Amalgam releases 1/8th scale LeMans winning UenoClinic F1 GTR #01R

[Peloton25]

Now where did I leave my checkbook?







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[mini magic]

Droool

[Peloton25]

I'm impressed by their attention to detail in converting the model from an LM to the GTR. It wasn't exactly "simple" to do. Appears it has the cross-eyed driving lights on the front bonnet too. I do think they should have gone with the Lehto flat bottom steering wheel though.

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[Peloton25]

CollectorStudio.com has pricing and a few details, similar to the LMs:

Here is the model McLaren F1 owners & enthusiasts have been hoping for - a large scale replica of the fantastic "Ueno Clinic" car that won the 1995 Le Mans. Each 1/8 scale handbuilt model is 23" long and complete with carbon fiber base and case cover.

The price is CAN$6250 / US$5650 / €3975 + shipping.
You can read more about this model here:

http://www.collectorstudio.com/index.../details/1?cl=

This model hasn't been added to the hi-res Gallery on Amalgam's site yet, but I am really looking forward to seeing those images.

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[Sami Aaltonen]

OK, nice! But not that price even it's big one.

[hurstg01]

I got the email too yesterday - too pricey for me at the moment though........

[murraydeschot]

Maybe just me, but the gearshift doesn't 'look' right.

[Peloton25]

Here's some reference photos Murray - not that far off really.



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[Le Man]

They have done it again!!

When did #01R "HAVE"

HANDBRAKE CALIPERS

REVERSE AND FOG LIGHTS

STREET TYRES. (OK so they may be rain tyres )

Fitted?????

I stopped looking after I saw those terrible mistakes, come on Amalgam, its not as if you are asking UT model prices for your product.

Sorry but its flawed.

Great shame.

[Peloton25]

^^^ was waiting for that one...

Actually, I don't see a reverse light on the model, but #01R does have a pair of red lenses mounted up in those locations:



The strategically placed block of wood confirms your comment about the handbrake, if there was any question.

Now, is that tread I see on those tires? They were on the car when you saw it at ASI as well, and do appear to be a rain tire. That's certainly fitting as without the showers that fell in those 24 Hours (and the amazing Finn behind the wheel) it is a safe bet that #01R wouldn't be quite so special.

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[Peloton25]

Morry has offered up another pair of photos I had not seen yet:





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[Le Man]

I regress on the comment I made, reference reverse/ fog lights

If they are rain tyres, do they have the exact tread patern?

But come on "HANDBRAKE CALIPERS ON A RACECAR"

One last thing, they have carried over the LM,s OZ wheels, the 95 GTR,s have wider spoke sections.

Little details I know, but its the attention to detail that makes the difference. But like the LM model its these flaws that spoil an otherwise exceptional model.

[payso]

[mini magic]

Originally Posted by Le Man

One last thing, they have carried over the LM,s OZ wheels, the 95 GTR,s have wider spoke sections.

I noticed that too

[Peloton25]

Nice work Payso!

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