Smiffy2 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Merit made some racing car kits. They did indeed, I built most of them as a kid, and then later found them being made by another company - this would have been the 70s - and bought some more. All wrecked now... Included my favourite cars, the Alfetta and the Lago-Talbot in 1/24 scale. D-type Jag, Vanwall, Maserati, Gordini. Have a look: https://primotipo.com/tag/merit-models/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 21, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 21, 2017 There is a rumour that Atlas are bringing out a partwork series of 'racing cars' in 1/43 scale. We'll have to wait and see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) Yep, I did have a collection of 1950s/early 60’s F1 cars. Personal favorites back then were Vanwall and the Maserati’s. Thanks for the ideas on the up-to-date models. Thanks for all the info. In the meantime I found this site (which seems to have everything..... http://www.diecastmodelswholesale.com/formula-1-models/ Interesting Aston Martin collection (including a DBS V8 in Orange which in the hands of a friend of mine threw a Con Rod through the block, nice DB4GT Zagato model by the looks of it too) Back to F1!!!!! Best, Pete. Edited February 21, 2017 by trisonic 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewEWS Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Here's Renault's offering: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/128190/renault-launches-its-2017-f1-car 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted February 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) Here's Renault's offering: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/128190/renault-launches-its-2017-f1-car The official photos are terrible, mostly black car on black background. It is almost as if they don't want you to really see the shape. Roy Edited February 23, 2017 by Roy Langridge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted February 22, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 22, 2017 Force India are out, sadly it appears it's been crashed into the ugly wall, repeatedly. The 'mules' looked far better than any of this years cars! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted February 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2017 I cannot recall the last time an F1 car looked attractive. Maybe the Lotus 78 or so. Handsome is as handsome does in this formula. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two_sugars Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 7 . that's SEVEN . . addy onny bits on the front?????? . . . Howay man . . lets get back to some sort of reality! John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted February 22, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 22, 2017 I think most will look similar due to the new aero regs , there is only so much 'prettyness' when you are trying to maximise downforce . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted February 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2017 7 . that's SEVEN . . addy onny bits on the front?????? . . . Howay man . . lets get back to some sort of reality! John There is a suggestion that restricting these "addy onny bits" will be one of the next steps. However, if they do that I am not sure how they expect to get the cars round the corners any quicker. Roy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 From a personal and selfish point of view, I would rather see a pretty car struggle to get around a corner, and the Driver having to really show his / HER skills than see all the wingy flappy stickie on bits that catch tyres etc. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewEWS Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 The Force India is certainly interesting. I like it as I'm one of their fans, but the design is definitely unusual. Who knows, maybe they'll come out strong... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 The Force India is certainly interesting. I like it as I'm one of their fans, but the design is definitely unusual. Who knows, maybe they'll come out strong... Doing a Brawn maybe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisr40 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I cannot recall the last time an F1 car looked attractive. Maybe the Lotus 78 or so. Handsome is as handsome does in this formula. The Gordon Murray bmw brabhams were pretty cars but my fave is still the 7up Jordan. Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted February 22, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 22, 2017 I personally liked the mid-noughties cars, but can understand the appeal with the 70s and earlier offerings. On the one hand I appreciate the engineering that goes into current ones, but they're just far too fussy. At least 6 of those bits of wing are going to end up scattered all over the track once someone nudges another car in the first corner! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted February 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2017 I cannot recall the last time an F1 car looked attractive. Maybe the Lotus 78 or so. Handsome is as handsome does in this formula. ...and IMHO the shape of the Lotus '78 was enhanced by the John Player Special black and gold livery. Gorgeous. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I personally liked the mid-noughties cars, but can understand the appeal with the 70s and earlier offerings. On the one hand I appreciate the engineering that goes into current ones, but they're just far too fussy. At least 6 of those bits of wing are going to end up scattered all over the track once someone nudges another car in the first corner! And they still go as fast around corners half the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Prettiest F1 car of all time was the shark-nose Ferrari. ISTR that Chris Rea had a replica built. Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 How about the Gurney Eagle? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 How about the Gurney Eagle? This one, Dick? http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/g5274/photos-1967-gurney-eagle-grand-prix-car/?slide=13 Love the orientation of the tach! Best, Pete. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted February 23, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2017 This one, Dick? http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/g5274/photos-1967-gurney-eagle-grand-prix-car/?slide=13 Love the orientation of the tach! Best, Pete. ISTR our late RMweb friend Jock67B - Jock Kerr - had worked with Harry Weslake on the porting of the cylinder heads of that car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I believe today is the day when we should see the McLaren, I do hope it is Orange, I think all F1 Cars should be making a bold statement. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 This one, Dick? http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/g5274/photos-1967-gurney-eagle-grand-prix-car/?slide=13 Love the orientation of the tach! Best, Pete. That's the one. Stunning. Also, won a grand prix. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I believe today is the day when we should see the McLaren, I do hope it is Orange, I think all F1 Cars should be making a bold statement. It's Mercedes today, McLaren on Friday. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 It's Mercedes today, McLaren on Friday. Merc Film Day today, official launch tomorrow, yes your right about McLaren, that is tomorrow. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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