1/32 Tyrrell P34 six wheeler

[Rich Chernosky]

Something different for me. After doing a bunch of large scale models, this is quite a change.  This kit was a gift as I don't normally do 1/32 or 1/43.  Not that small scale bothers me as I do a lot of 1/64 slot cars.  So after the big scale challenge my local shop did they decided to do a small scale challenge. I painted this and decalled it quite a while back just for fun. So it was the perfect pick for the challenge.  Color on this is Tamiya TS-51 blue and TS26 white. More details in the picture captions. 

All the pieces ready for final assembly. I was surprised at how complex this kit was which is probably why I avoided it for so long.  Nothing like a challenge for incentive to finish something. 

Engine had a surprising amount of detail for this sale. Everything fit though.

Finished car on its wheels Final assembly went quicker than I thouight it would . Body slipped over the chassis easily and is removable. 

Rear end detail. Had to wait for the glue to set on the wing. it attached nicely.

Decals were old even back when I did it and there is some yellowing. There was no fixing getting all the wheels to touch. It is what it is. 

[Jim B]

Nice looking P34.  Well done.  I built the 1/12 Tamiya kit back in 1993, and I've always like this car.

[Dave B]

Hi Rich, I'm wondering why the 4 front wheels are not turned, just kidding!!

They made some nicely detailed 1/32 kits and your build looks good.

Dave B

[Bugatti Fan]

Very nice model Rich

You didn't mention what kit it was built from.   1/32d scale suggests it might be the Matchbox kit from their somewhat eclectic range of car kits ?

[Rich Chernosky]

On 4/24/2025 at 3:24 PM, Jim B said:

Nice looking P34.  Well done.  I built the 1/12 Tamiya kit back in 1993, and I've always like this car.

Me too Jim and thanks.

 

On 4/24/2025 at 10:15 PM, Dave B said:

Hi Rich, I'm wondering why the 4 front wheels are not turned, just kidding!!

They made some nicely detailed 1/32 kits and your build looks good.

Dave B

Very funny Dave.  And worse, I actually thought about it.  But I just wanted to get it done in time for the challenge. I did do two Fujimi (I think) kits of the p34 and went to the trouble of making the wheels steer on those. It was quite the hat trick. 

 

On 4/25/2025 at 4:26 AM, Bugatti Fan said:

Very nice model Rich

You didn't mention what kit it was built from.   1/32d scale suggests it might be the Matchbox kit from their somewhat eclectic range of car kits ?

Yes...the kit was a Matchbox. Pretty nice considering the scale. 

 

[PappyD340]

Great looking build there Rich!

[slusher]

Great model, sir!