Plastheniker Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 (edited) Hi, in the history of Grand Prix racing (since the late fifties called Formula One) no other manufacturer ever achieved such an overwhelming superiority as Mercedes did from 1934 to 1939. All renowned competitors (e. g. Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Bugatti) were not able to keep up technically. The only exception was the Porsche-designed P-Wagen of the German Auto Union, in its various stages of evolution called Typ A, Typ B and Typ C, that became the world's first successful mid-engined racing car - a quarter of a century before English manufacturers re-invented it. Especially the final Typ C was more than a match to the Mercedes cars. In 1936 it defeated Mercedes and became GP champion. In its time the Typ C featured the latest racing technology: a tubular chassis with independent suspension and torsion bars ( note the similarities to the also Porsche-designed Volkswagen) hydraulic brakes a supercharged 6 litre V16 with up to 600 PS (appr. 600 net hp) While the standard GP body enabled top speeds up to 320 kmph, Auto Union built streamline cars for the Berlin Avus high-speed circuit as Mercedes did. While 300.000 spectators watched the 1937 race these streamlined cars achieved speeds up to 380 kmph. With some minor aerodynamic improvements the streamlined Typ C reached more than 430 kmph on a straight Autobahn near Frankfurt. My models are based on the 1/20 Casadio/Revival kits. These are the best (if you can use this word) of all Casadio/Revival kits. Authenticity and detailing is good by comparison. The necessary corrections are not too difficult, but still an enormous amount of details must be added. Also the quality of the parts is good by comparison. I only remember problems with the fit of the wheel spats, an unusuable supercharger and overdone deburring of the pre-painted body parts. If you should ever feel inclined to build a Casadio/Revival kit, start with this one. A similar topic of mine: 1907 Fiat 130 HP Grand Prix Racer 1/20 http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75350 Edited June 18, 2013 by Plastheniker
Chillyb1 Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 Just spectacular. I can hardly believe my eyes. I am always pleased that modelers are willing to undertake such projects because I never will.
bbowser Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 Simply stunning builds, museum quality. Thank you very much for sharing and the short history lessons as well, very entertaining.
Porscheman Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 Incredible Builds!!! I thought your models were CMC diecasts at first.
sjordan2 Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 (edited) Porscheman, on 18 Jun 2013 - 6:15 PM, said: Incredible Builds!!! I thought your models were CMC diecasts at first. Careful ( ). There's a whole thread going on from those who don't appreciate this compliment. But those in the know recognize this as a very high compliment. Edited June 18, 2013 by sjordan2
mnwildpunk Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 I dropped my jaw around here somewhere if you see it message me. I've been trying to think of a word to compliment you with and the only one that comes to mind is phenomenal!
Dyno Davo Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 These are amazingly detailed and great subjects as well Auto Union built beautiful and graceful race cars and these models do them justice, awesome.
Webb Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 Very nice!! I built the Casadio Mercedes and have an Auto Union kit to build.http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=58621&hl=%2Bmercedes+%2Bw154
Brudda Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 I see the real car... wheres the model?LOL Very Very great build!!!
Plastheniker Posted June 23, 2013 Author Posted June 23, 2013 Very nice!! I built the Casadio Mercedes and have an Auto Union kit to build.http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=58621&hl=%2Bmercedes+%2Bw154 Chris, you managed to finish the worst kit I encountered in more than 50 years of modeling. Hat off! Building the Auto Union will be a pleasure by comparison. I am going to show the Mercedes next time. I hope you will be interested.
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