Fiat 806/406 Racing Car

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Having built countless small-scale AFV kits over the years, this latest creation is as far away as I could possibly get from my usual subjects. Here we have the Fiat 806/406 1500cc racing car, the original driven by the Pietro Bordoni (winner of the 1927 Italian Grand Prix at Monza).
I have just completed this 1/24-scale model as a commission piece. The multi-media kit dates back to 1975 (produced by Protar) has since been re-released by the same company in the 1990s, and later as an injection-moulded plastic kit by Italeri. The version I have been tackling is the original (approaching 50 years old now), and it certainly shows its age. I would say that this has been the most troublesome kit I have ever built, but the effort has been worthwhile.

Paul

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That looks really great. Well done.

Jim

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Paul,
Just an outstanding build. Great paint and finish. And that engine really came out looking the part. Hard to believe that you turned a 1975 plastic molded kit into a beautiful replica.

joel

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Beautiful build Paul, especially of such a classic and an old kit.

cheers
Michael

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Really NICE !!!

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Thanks to you all for your positive comments … much appreciated!
As mentioned earlier, I focus on small-scale military subjects, so this
kit presented a variety of challenges. I was certainly working out of my
comfort zone with this one, but I am pleased with the result.

Paul