wolfmans, unique Formula One “Schumacher” collection

Oh well, my mistake, so we have 2 Dutch and still one Australian.

 

Season 2004,

The project, which goes by the code number 655, represents a further evolution of the concepts already seen in the F2003-GA. However, every element of the car has been completely redesigned in an attempt to create the best environment to get the most out of the new 053 engine and the Bridgestone tires. The aerodynamic configuration has been fine tuned in the light of changes to the technical regulations, improving the efficiency of the package. Furthermore the car boasts a lower centre of gravity, while weight distribution has been improved as regards the chassis and the engine.
The Scuderia Ferrari has dominated the last six seasons with six Constructors titels on the trot. As for Michael Schumacher he won his seventh world championship title in 2004.

Maranello 26 January, 2004 Schumacher and Barrichello presenting the new F2004 to the press in Maranello.
Model shown BBR-BG252

March 7, 2004 Australian GP, Melbourne
At the end of the first GP of this season the question on everybody’s lips in the pits was,
“Who can beat Michael Schumacher”. A total domination of the Scuderia, first place Schumacher in second place was Barrichello.
Model shown, self built Tameo kit.

March 21, 2004 Malaysian GP, Sepang
Ferraris second consecutive win for this season. Schumacher winner in Malaysia.
Model shown is a scrap built Pit Stop set, model is a Tameo, all Denizen figures were hand painted.

April 4, 2004 Bahrain GP
Pole position, the win and fastest race lap for Schumacher.
Model shown is a BBR-BG263

April 25, 2004 San Marino GP, Imola
Winner Schumacher, Button second place.
May 9, 2004 Spanish GP, Barcelona
Schumacher was the winner, even though he had an exhaust problem.
May 23, 2004 Monaco GP
Barrichello was third , Schumacher was hit from behind by Montoya, out of the race.
May 30, 2004 European GP, Nürburgring,
The Scuderia scored its fourth double of the season, first Schumacher second Barrichello.

June 13, 2004, Canadian GP. Montreal
Michaels seventh win, whether he starts from sixth on the grid or from pole position, the result is still the same. He won the Canadian GP, adopting a daring two stop strategy.
“7th win of the season 7th win in Montreal, 77th win in his career”.
Model shown is a BBR-BG265

June 30, 2004 USA GP, Indianapolis
Michaels brother Ralf had a huge accident. The Scuderia played there cards right, Schumacher had won and Barrichello came in second place.
Models shown is my built Tameo.
BBR-Idea version
Gasoline M65 set with Schumacher figure. That figure was hand carved.

July 4, 2004 French GP, Magny Cours
First Schumacher, second Alonso, third Barrichello.
July 11, 2004 British GP, Silverstone
First Schumacher, second Räkkonen, third Barrichello

July 26, 2004, German GP, Hockenheim
The atmosphere was highly charged in Hockenheim grandstands at the finish of the GP, as Michael took an eleventh win this season.
Model shown is a 1/12 scale.

August 15, 2004 Hungarian GP, Budapest
Once again, Ferrari won the sixth Constructors World Championship.
Michael Schumacher set pole and led from start to finish to rack up his twelfth victory this season.
Model shown is a BBR-BG278
BBR-EX14 set

August 29, 2004 Belgian GP, Spa Francorchamps
Crazy GP at Spa. Kimi wins and Michael Schumacher wins his seventh World Championship title.
Model shown is a BBR-BG277

September 12, 2004 Italian GP, Monza
Barrichello scored his first victory of the season at Monza, while Michael was second
Place.
Model shown is a BBR-BG281

September 26, 2004 Chinese GP, Shanghai
Overall the Chinese GP was a nightmare for Schumacher, he finished in twelfth place.
Lucky winner was Barrichello.
Model shown is a Asian built Tameo kit.

October 10, 2004 Japanese GP Suzuka
A Typhoon hit Suzuka, Saturdays practice was cancelled.
On race day it was bright sunshine, also a good day for Michael who wrapped up the GP with a win, his brother Ralf was second.

October 24, 2004 Brazilian GP, Interlagos
Montoya first, Räkkonen second and Barrichello third.

The 2004 F1 season has been entirely dominated by Ferrari. Winning 13 out of the 18 GP, Michael Schumacher has never really been under pressure before winning his seventh world title. He is more than ever in a class of his own having set an outright record for championship titles and also wins in a season.
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March 21, 2004 Malaysian GP, Sepang
Ferraris second consecutive win for this season. Schumacher winner in Malaysia.

Handmade diorama set shown, is a scrap built Ferrari Pit Stop set, the model is a Tameo built, all Denizen figures were hand painted.
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April 4, 2004 Bahrain GP
Pole position, the win and fastest race lap for Schumacher.
Model shown is a BBR-BG263
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June 13, 2004, Canadian GP. Montreal
Michaels seventh win, whether he starts from sixth on the grid or from pole position, the result is still the same. He won the Canadian GP, adopting a daring two stop strategy.
“7th win of the season 7th win in Montreal, 77th win in his career”.

Model shown is a BBR-BG265
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Most figures you seen in my Schumacher collection are made in California by a small place who does driver-figures and F1 dioramas. All figures are hand carved and only come in a very small quantity. No larger figures are made do to extreme cost of such a larger figure.

The Denizen figures you have seen which are displayed with models/sets, are always specified by me, and are my doing by painting them. No larger scale on Denizen figures available.

 

June 30, 2004 USA GP, Indianapolis

Michaels brother Ralf had a huge accident. The Scuderia Ferrari played there cards right, Michael Schumacher had won the GP, and Barrichello came in second place.

Three models/set are shown:
1. My built Tameo kit F2004 version on real carbon base.
2. BBR-Idea F2004 version, on Schedoni leather base.
3. Gasoline M65 se,t with Schumacher figure. One of the best hand-carved Schumacher figures in my opinion, where Michael takes his helmet off after winning the USA GP.
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July 26, 2004, German GP, Hockenheim

The atmosphere was highly charged in Hockenheim grandstands at the finish of the GP, as Michael took an eleventh win this season.

Model shown is a 1/12 scale.
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August 15, 2004 Hungarian GP, Budapest

Once again, Ferrari won the sixth Constructors World Championship.
Michael Schumacher set pole and led from start to finish to rack up his twelfth victory this season.

Model shown is a OMF 2 piece version
BBR-EX14 set with Schumacher figure sitting on a stack of tires.
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The shown F2004 in 1/12 scale is a curbside version.

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August 29, 2004 Belgian GP, Spa Francorchamps

The magnificent Spa-Francorchamps circuit. Three safety car periods, half the field eliminated and the winner Kimi, who started from tenth place on the grid. Michael Schumacher finished second and took his seventh world title.

Model shown is a BBR-BG277
another special built multi open version by OMF.
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Belgian Gp 2004,

Another open version built by OMF.
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September 12, 2004 Italian GP, Monza

Barrichello scored his first victory of the season at Monza, while Michael was second
Place.

Model shown is a BBR-BG281
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September 26, 2004 Chinese GP, Shanghai

Overall the Chinese GP was a nightmare for Schumacher, he finished in twelfth place.
Lucky winner was Barrichello.

Model shown is my built Tameo version.
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The 2004 F1 season has been entirely dominated by Ferrari. Winning 13 out of the 18 GP, Michael Schumacher has never really been under pressure before winning his seventh world title. He is more than ever in a class of his own having set an outright record for championship titles and also wins in a season.

This concludes the season of 2004. I hope you relish the background info on Michael Schumacher, and the models shown from my precious F1 collection.

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The “Season 2005” was not a good one for the Scuderia and Michael Schumacher.

Who would have believed it? From total dominance in 2004 to the role of supporting actor in 2005, and third place in Constructors and drivers classification. As it had often done in the past, Ferrari opted to start the season with a modified version of the 2004M car to allow more time to validate certain crucial components on the F2005.
The new F1 rules did not help Ferrari at all.
A single set of tires must last the teams throughout qualifying and the entire race. The result is harder compound tires which cool very quickly. No tire changes are allowed unless there is tire damage. If teams need to change tires, they cannot combine the pit stop with a refueling session.

January 20, 2005 a shakedown test took place at Fiorano of the F2004M, the updated version of the car that won the 2004 world championship and with which, Ferrari will start the 2005 Championship.

Test model for Fiorano shown was built by OMF.
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February 25, 2005 Maranello, the new F2005 launch version was presented to press.

March 6, 2005 Australian GP,
Rubens Barrichello moved up from his 11th spot on the grid to finish second. His teammate, Michael Schumacher, spent the early laps stuck behind Takuma Sato. Immediately after his second pit stop Schumacher collided with Nick Heidfeld and the two went spinning into the grass. While that incident put Quick Nick out of the race, Schumacher's Ferrari did not stall and he was able to get the race marshals to push him back onto the track. Knowing he was not going to capture any race points, he eventually retired so he could change engines for the next race.

March 20, 2005 Malaysian GP,
Fernando Alonso staked a claim to the 2005 World Championship with a crushing display in the Malaysian heat. Michael Schumacher could manage only seventh, and surely will now demand that Ferrari bring their 2005 car to the next race…