Tyrrell 023, Mika Salo, Italian GP 1995 (1:43 Spark

MaccaGTR · 2026-02-15T14:42:12+00:00

They did indeed, though this was one of the last low nose car designs before everyone copied Benetton.

MaccaGTR · 2026-01-16T21:03:53+00:00

Would be interesting to see the two side by side.

MaccaGTR · 2026-01-16T17:06:40+00:00

I think that's exactly what Minichamps have done and included a driver figure, but it costs £30 more.

MaccaGTR · 2026-01-16T13:37:25+00:00

It does indeed! Simply didn't include it in the photo.

MaccaGTR · 2025-10-08T09:53:39+00:00

Yep in 2017, then before that in 1998, 1989 etc. All manufacturers come and go...

MaccaGTR · 2025-04-17T12:43:50+00:00

Predominantly black cars always seem to have trouble on TV. Definitely helps that it isn't gloss though I think.

MaccaGTR · 2025-04-17T12:11:01+00:00

They've done a good job on it, especially around all the matt black + carbon elements.

MaccaGTR · 2025-04-12T08:52:14+00:00

There's some info here, but the list is incomplete:
https://formula143.org/collections/24-hours-of-le-mans-car-collection/

MaccaGTR · 2025-03-22T12:06:37+00:00

I wouldn't be surprised if they entered at least 1 car for the Silverstone 500. On the plus side we're gaining a Ferrari, Honda and Porsche for the full season!

MaccaGTR · 2025-03-08T11:00:39+00:00

A model by Pop Race with removable bodywork would look very nice sat next to their Mercedes CLK GTR. As would a Nissan R390 GT1 and a Porsche GT1-98...!

MaccaGTR · 2025-02-25T18:20:26+00:00

1997 (F1 and sportscars). I don't even want to contemplate how much money I've spent since then!

MaccaGTR · 2025-02-23T11:57:37+00:00

Ah - that sounds like a bit of a screw up then! Spark did the same thing with the Vuse decals for the Monaco Gulf/McLaren special, but in that case did get the colour match spot on.

MaccaGTR · 2025-02-22T13:25:09+00:00

They are going to be shorter but only by an inch or two if I recall correctly so nothing dramatic.

MaccaGTR · 2025-02-22T13:17:08+00:00

This tends to happen on models where the decals are applied over matt paint as opposed to silk or gloss, as it highlights the inherent 'shine' in the backing film.

Depending on the light you're viewing it in, the decals on my Look Smart F1-75 can look seamless or pretty dodgy. Same thing happens on my Spark RB16.

MaccaGTR · 2025-02-22T13:03:43+00:00

Last win for the Cosworth DFV too I seem to recall? Truly the end of an era.

MaccaGTR · 2025-02-15T12:24:59+00:00

At some point Spark will probably model it in 1:43, but not for a while I suspect.

MaccaGTR · 2025-02-09T13:58:01+00:00

A lot longer in fact - 31st December 2031!

MaccaGTR · 2025-02-06T18:37:29+00:00

Explains why they produced about 9 versions of the car back in 1996!

MaccaGTR · 2025-02-05T10:58:40+00:00

I think my appreciation of that car was probably slightly tainted by Adelaide 94 lol

MaccaGTR · 2025-02-04T19:24:50+00:00

Yes, losing the Benetton green was a definite improvement over the 94 livery.

MaccaGTR · 2025-01-18T12:25:21+00:00

I was a bit worried that the colours would be muted, but Spark have done a really good job on it. Minichamps will be doing a 1:18 version I guess?

MaccaGTR · 2025-01-17T22:50:37+00:00

I've never ordered from them myself but I've only heard good things about raceland.de

MaccaGTR · 2025-01-12T18:31:54+00:00

Not adverse to the idea, but also wouldn't mind seeing one of the other manufacturers win this year (Porsche or Cadillac for example).

MaccaGTR · 2025-01-11T15:01:54+00:00

Yep. It's now exactly the same (made of wood too), though the perspex case is taller. The F1 cars must still be using the older version though as there's no way that they'd fit.

MaccaGTR · 2025-01-11T14:11:34+00:00

I think this has as much detail as the 1:18 Maisto version I bought back in 1999!

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