BBR to make 1/18 F1 cars.

News from BBR that they are to celebrate their 30th anniversary by producing a series of 1/18 F1 cars, starting with the 126C2.

http://www.bbrmodelstore.com/english/car-models-p1894.aspx

"BBR is going to start a new challenge to celebrate its 30 years of activity.
The new BBR challenge is produce Formula 1 model cars in scale 1/18.
BBR will start with the legendary Ferrari 126C2: a never made model and very requested by the collectors of Formula One and of Ferraris.
Glory and passion come together in this legendary car, which released impossible challenges ​​on circuits all over the world.

The model is under development, the first version will be available before Christmas 2014.

Please note BBR will produce two versions: the one driven by Pironi and another by Villeneuve.

Production will be limited both in quantity and monthly production , a dedicated team of assemblers will take care of the assembly.

You can order the model with standard package BBR or in the Luxury version with display case"
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damn...i didn't see that one coming!!!!

 

WELL.... ITS ABOUT TIME!!!!! I was waiting for a 126C2 1:18 release from someone.

 

I am suprised no one has done high end 1/18th F1 before. If they do them right and do the best cars this could be a good thing for collectors with alot of kits and not alot of time who want top quality without building it themselves.

 

+1... I wonder how detailed this model will be... Like the Exoto's the detail is very good but BBR is not known for details as most of their models are closed... meaning doors, hoods don't open. But it appears that the mock up version, the top body panel looks like it will open to see the engine, cockpit details... I just hope its done well, similar to the CMC, and GMP Ferraris....

 

It seems you're forgetting the BBR 375 Plus and 512 BBLM.

 

Judging from the quoted prices these models will not have opening features. I'm not going to pay 400 euro for a sealed model. Too bad.

 

Oops... you're right... I forgot.

 

Probabbly my favorite F-1 car ... that and the 312 from 66.... but the 126C2 has special place for me as the car Villeneuve died in... 82 is arguably one of the worst years for Ferrari in history... the car was one if not the class of the field but becuase of accidents Rosberg won the WDC....


My little collection below 2 in 1/12 scale the rest in 1/18:
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Exoto had announced a 126C2 some time back, but as with some of their other products, it has yet to appear.

Exoto - 1982 Exoto Tipo 126 C2

 

Yeah... And I'm not holding my breath!

 

what's the manufactures of the 126C2 1:12 kits?

 

It was originally a Protar kit made in Italy. It was reissued by Revell (Germany), their kit no. 07229. To my knowledge the two versions are identical except for decals.

 

It is a resin version as it is a Project 18 model. BBR has stopped making and will not make anymore diecast 1/18's. They told me so a couple of months ago.

 

Mine are all Protar - they are ok, not like Tamyia but passable. you have to really do a lot of work on them to get them to fit well... Now a days it takes me couple of months to do a kit since i just dont have much time.

 

.....and the F 430 spider and coupe......

 

Ready to ship;

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Looks amazing, but waaaay to expensive.......i'm more into the sports cars now...they retail for half the price

 

Agree, I'll be passing on this too.
Does look lovely though.

 

Don't you think the rear wheel diameter is a tad too small ?

 

Mine is on its way.
I am not a fan of resin models, especially by the "Italian" companies (they are actually made in China) exactly because of their prices and underhanded practices with "limited editions".
However in this case I bit the bullet just because the subject matter. I bought mine for $250 from the BBR online store store, so I don't know what are you talking about when you say waaaaay too expensive. As a comparison the not-so-great 312 T2 from Mattel elite is about $120. Actually I got the last Villeneuve car available. They were all sold out during preorder period. I wonder what they would start showing up on e-bay for.

 

Yeah... agree... I too waiting for my Villeneuve car to arrive.

 

I just received an e-mail from BBR telling me that my model will be shipped in January, because the batch they received had defects, so they are waiting for a new batch. That much about the "made in Italy" claim.

 

I will explain, in europe we will pay 20% plus on the same model.....and still i don't get it how it was that price, if you go to the site,they retail for about 450€!!!