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Description
K431●Ver.B :
1973 Rd.8 Sarthe 24hours #15 J.Ickx / B.Redman #16 A.Merzario / C.Pace #17 T.Schenken / C.Reutemann
In the ’73 Sarthe 24 hour race, #16 A.Merzario / C.Pace won the pole position, however, they cannot keep the lead and the Matra just passed them a little bit. They finished at 2nd position.
This version added the driving lamp at the nose section, the cockpit cowl was semi-separated starting from that time. The type brand was switched to GoodYear in this year. The front mask and the rear wing, etc, was all covered by those classic style logo that were so familiar.
The Ferrari 312PB had been raced in the endurance race in the early ’70s. The open body prototype racing machine is coming in 1/43 scale kit from MFH.
The 312PB, which debuted in 1971, had been upgraded with many improved parts like the power of engine was upgraded, the gear box was separated, chassis was strengthened, the fuel tank was also separated, and the cowl shape was also changed thanks to the low-profilization of the tyres. Also by strengthening the team management, The won all races that the team raced at that season, except the 24-hour race at Circuit de la Sarthe because the team didn’t entry that race.
This kit is based on the configuration of ’72 endurance race and ’73 Circuit de la Sarthe 24-hour race. The kit perfectly reproduce the classical shape of the cowl, from the straight-cut like front fender to the little rose rear wing, and the square body end, in the tiny but detailed 1/43 scale model.
Please enjoy the difference between the ’73 model and the others, through the driving lamp at the nose section, and the rear fender and more. The fabric seals which can be commonly found in the racing machines at that era, will be in the form of fabric pattern decal sheet and is included in this kit.
Kit features:
- Scale: 1/43
- a full detailed, multi-material kit featuring white metal, photo etching, silk screen decals, vacuum parts etc.
- design based off 1/12 scale kit altered with focus on preservation of detail
- rear cowl can be removed allowing full view of the detailed interior after completion
- pre-printed sponsor logos featured on tires made from rubber
*This is an unbuilt model kit that contains parts that need to be assembled. Cement and paint are not included but are required to complete the assembly. Advanced modeling skills are recommended. This model kit contains small parts and is not recommended for small children.