ReggieC Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Tamiya Tyrell P34 Six Wheeler - F103 Price and release date to be confirmed The Tyrrell P34 caused a sensation within the F1 world when it was unveiled in 1975. Derek Gardner sought to enhance braking and cornering performance by reducing the size of the drag-inducing front tires while preserving contact patch area through the use of 4 tires, thereby creating the only 6-wheeled machine in F1 history. It took part in actual races beginning with the Spanish GP in 1976, and drivers J. Scheckter and P. Depailler went on to drive their cars to a 1-2 finish at the Swedish GP to prove the incredible potential of the P34. At the final race of the season, the P34 appeared before Japanese fans at the inaugural Japanese GP held at Fuji Speedway. F1 race cars often have race-specific modifications, and the No.3 Tyrrell P34 driven by J. Scheckter at the Japanese GP was distinguished by a triangular net guard fitted on the air funnel and large wingtip panels on the rear wing. The race was a battle for the championship between Ferraris N. Lauda and McLarens J. Hunt and drew a great deal of attention both within Japan and around the world. Tamiya have now released this 1:10th scale self assembly model featuring a highly detailed polycarbonate bodyshell version of the classic Tyrrell P34 on a special chassis based on the F103. Features: 1/10 scale R/C assembly kit of the history-making Tyrrell P34 The P34 is mounted on its own special chassis based on the F103 chassis Rubber tires included Type 540 motor included The polycarbonate body accurately represents the P34 which featured an exposed engine bay Polycarbonate rear wing with aluminum stays included Sticker sheet depicting the 1976 Japanese GP included modelsport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyLad Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Fantastic!! Loved the 6 wheeled Tyrells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Donalds Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I think this may accidentally be ordered soon Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53HRA Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Spotted this a while back on tamiyausa in the 2010 releases! Looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HootMaRoot Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 yeah just seen this on the modelsport site. looks like i might be geting my one and only shelf queen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpygramps Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 MMmmmmmmm! Looking good.. Maybe one for the shelf and one for the track?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danb1990 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I have the original 1976 release of this car, it drives really well with the 540 motor, mine obviously isn't this detailed (has a cover over the engine for example) but its still epic. Is more of a shelf queen than a runner though. I think I'll be looking at adding the new one to the collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTB1996 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 i wonder what it would be like all alu parts with a 2.5t AWESOME cool i want one already cant wait to find out the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Donalds Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 i wonder what it would be like all alu parts with a 2.5t One word: AWFUL! These things are a handful with a 20t Saturn motor, let alone a 2.5t brushless Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTB1996 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 One word: AWFUL! These things are a handful with a 20t Saturn motor, let alone a 2.5t brushless Matt i was only joking it would be funny to watch though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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