GP Replicas unveils a close to production sample of their version of the 1:18 Ferrari 126CK (1981). We can see their evolution into a more accessible model. The results here aren’t too shabby. Three versions are noted for release below.
GPFTMV001A – Ferrari 126CK (1981) #27 Gilles Villeneuve – Third position Canadian GP 1981
GPFTMV001B – Ferrari 126CK (1981) #27 Gilles Villeneuve – Winner Spanish GP 1981
GPFTMV001C – Ferrari 126CK (1981) #27 Gilles Villeneuve – Winner Monaco GP (1981)
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Any insight if that is metal or resin? I realize metal would be a departure for GP Replicas, but the side panels look awfully thin to be resin. Same with the top portion. TSM experienced a disaster when trying to produce a McLaren Formula 1 car with removable parts years ago where the resin shrunk/distorted, and the removable parts fit horribly. Regardless of material, I have to compliment GP replicas on their execution of this. I have always been critical of the brand in the past because they consistently failed to get the front wing heights even close to accurate on any release. Not only does that not seem to be a problem with these samples, but the increase in detail is also impressive! Prices seem to have increased drastically for this brand in the past year or two however too though.
I’ve been critical of GP Replicas only doing resin and no diecast. I don’t care for resin at all regardless of the detail. I only like models with rolling wheels and other movable parts. IMO, any model that’s sealed and/or resin is no fun at all
Resin models can have movable wheels. Some of mine do.
You can see the PE metal parts quite clearly here:
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So far, I haven’t had any problems with the glued parts on any of my GP replicas. The critical bonds between metal and resin are also rock solid.
I trust GP to ensure that their newly developed models with removable canopies will be durable.
However, the prices seem far too ambitious compared to the previously released closed versions, despite the high quality.
I partly share your criticism regarding the front wings. However, there are also very accurately reproduced models.
Not sure. We’d lean on combination of bother materials. Connect with GPR for more information.
Why does it seem to look better and more detailed than the Autoart McLaren?
The body of the model is made of composite ABS, as is the nose, wings and suspensions, so there will be no deformations. The side panels are made of photo-etched metal, and the monocoque structure is also made of riveted photo-etched metal.
Fabio