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Tamiya F1 preview part 2: Tyrrell P34 1976

Tamiya has some re-releases planned for the upcoming year. Three 1/12 scale formula 1 model kits and one 1/20 scale model kit. In this 3 part series i will preview the kits.

Tamiya F1 preview part 2: Tyrrell P34 1976 in 1/12 and 1/20 scale

The Tyrrell P34 (Project 34), commonly known as the “six-wheeler”, was a Formula One (F1) race car designed by Derek Gardner, Tyrrell’s chief designer. The car used four specially manufactured 10-inch diameter (254 mm) wheels and tyres at the front, with two ordinary-sized wheels at the back. Along with the Brabham BT46B “fancar” developed in 1978, the six-wheeled Tyrrell was one of the most radical entries ever to succeed in F1 competition and has been called the most recognizable design in the history of world motorsports.

The P34 was introduced in September 1975 and began racing in the 1976 season. It proved successful and led other teams to begin design of six-wheeled platforms of their own. Changes to the design made for the 1977 season made it uncompetitive and the concept was abandoned for Tyrrell’s 1978 season. The other six-wheeled designs ended development and F1 rules later stipulated that cars must have four wheels in total. The existing frames have since seen some success in various “classics” race events, but today are museum pieces.

The Tamiya Tyrrell P34 1976 1/20 scale kit was first released in 1977. This is already the 4th re-release of this 1/20 scale model kit and al this time it stayed popular. The release for this kit is planned in august 2022.

  • 1/20 scale plastic model assembly kit. Overall length 201 mm, overall width 100 mm.
  • The unique form of the front four wheels and the rear two wheels is reproduced as it is in the actual vehicle.
  • The DFV engine has a high-density finish with the ignition cord wired.
  • The characteristic front suspension is also precisely modeled.
  • The main slide marks are made by high quality cult graph. Set for cars 3 and 4. We have prepared the “Taireru” logo only for the Japanese Grand Prix.
  • The front and rear brake discs, triangular air funnel cover, rear wing stay with complicated structure, wing tip plate, seat belt buckle, etc. enhance the precision of the finished parts.
  • Comes with a sticker type seat belt.

The Tamiya Tyrrell P34 1976 1/12 scale kit was also first released in 1977. And this is also the 4th re-release of this 1/12 scale model kit. The release for this kit is planned in august 2022.

  • This is a plastic model assembly kit that models the Tyrrell P34, the only 6-wheeled machine that fought in the actual battle in the long history of F1, on a 1/12 scale.
  • Overall length 336 mm, overall width 166 mm, overall height 84 mm. It is a large precision model that is well-made and has plenty of looks.
  • The front and rear suspensions are movable by coil springs.
  • The four front wheels are linked to the steering wheel with a rack and pinion steering system similar to the actual vehicle.
  • A 3-liter V8 Ford DFV engine to which ignition cords and fuel pipes are wired and piped.
  • The air funnel is made of textured aluminum cutting.
  • The front, side, and cockpit cowlings are removable.
  • Etched parts such as brake discs, radiators, and nose cowl wing tip plates.
  • Equipped with etched parts for seat belt buckles and pedal surfaces.
  • The main slide marks are made by high quality cult graph. Set for cars 3 and 4.
  • The tires are made of realistic hollow rubber.

Both kits come in there regular top loaded boxes and there will be photo-etch parts on both kits.

Want more information about this kit? Check out the Tamiya website for the 1/12 or 1/20 kit.

Next week part 3: Monaco GP in 1/12th scale!

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