Plastheniker Posted June 18, 2013 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 More chefs-d'oeuvre. Fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Beautifully done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillyb1 Posted June 18, 2013 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Simply stunning builds, museum quality. Thank you very much for sharing and the short history lessons as well, very entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Incredible Builds!!! I thought your models were CMC diecasts at first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted June 18, 2013 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 very impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimrod Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Fantastic work with very good pictures too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnwildpunk Posted June 19, 2013 Share 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyno Davo Posted June 19, 2013 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Very nice. Love the old school auto unions. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 A beautiful build of a beautiful car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Awsume build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webb Posted June 19, 2013 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven2 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 That's too amazing to know where to start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Stunning build , beautiful detail work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I see the real car... wheres the model?LOL Very Very great build!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Exquisite !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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