This is a scale model kit to be assembled by an adult; it includes all the parts as indicated, but it does not include glue or paints.
MFH presents us the model of the impressive Porsche 917/30 Vaillant of the Interserie championship at 1/43 scale, where the most diverse materials are combined. Apart from the classic white metal and resin, the pieces that make up the different parts of the tubular structure of the chassis or the grills of the bodywork over the front wheels printed in 3D (laser lithography) are striking, as do the tires with the pre-painted tire brand. Despite its scale, all mechanical parts are accessible and visible, presenting a high level of detail.
Additional details for the
Porsche 917/30 car scale model kit:
- Manufactured by Model Factory Hiro in 1/43 scale with reference MFH-K802 (also listed as 4580011508024, K802 and K-802).
- Raced at the Hockenheim Jim Clark Rennen in 1975.
- To be used with What's unique about this chassis is that its original wheelbase of 2.316 mm can be extended up to 2.500 mm. After test chassis 001 was converted back to 917/10 specification and used at Interserie races between July 1973 and April 1975..
- Includes 3D printed parts, photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, turned metal parts, vacuum formed parts, water slide decals, white metal parts, assembly instructions and painting instructions.
- Package measures 90 mm x 150 mm x 53 mm (width x depth x height), weighting 222 g.
- Box barcode 4580011508024 (GTIN/EAN)
- Featured in newsletters 493, 506 and 512.
Apart from its successes in the Can-Am series, the Porsche 917/10 also competed successfully in Europe in the Interseries Championship. where he won four times. In 1972 and 1973 the winner was Leo Kinnunen, while in 1974 and 1975 the champion was Herbert Müller. Herbert Müller was the winner of the test held at the Motodrom Hockenheim circuit of the 1975 Interseries championship, ahead of the Lola T284 Ford piloted by Heinz Schulthess.
The question is, why a 917/30 if it has a short chassis? Well, because it is chassis 917/30.001, which had the peculiarity of having an "extendable" chassis. With this chassis, all the tests were carried out to decide the wheelbase that the 917/30 of the Penske team would use in the Can-Am Championship.
What makes this chassis unique is that its original 2,316mm wheelbase can be extended to 2,500mm. After testing in the winter of 1972/1973, chassis 001 was converted back to 917/10 specification and used in Interseries racing between July 1973 and April 1975.
This item is not suitable for children under 18 years old. SpotModel recommend this item for advanced modellers and professionals with high experience on building cars and bikes. Read carefully all instructions.
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