AR Miniatura Fer, 05/02/2018 13:44:
Spark Model, Minichamps and LookSmart all show many formula 1 models, most in 1:43 and more over 1:18. LookSmart reannouced the various Alfa formula 1.
Even the bigger scale is presented on the Spielwaren Messe by Italieri in 1:12, highly detailed.
Alfa 179C 1981 no22 driven by Mario Andretti in 'Marlboro' colours.
This is a 100% reedition of the PROTAR kit!
I recongnize it in every detail, since I built an original one over 30 years ago.
Typical details: the orange front wing (it was alumium in the real life), the black rubber pipe for spark wires and clear for injection; the molded tyres (which deform over time),...
I had replaced the spark wires with custom, thinner material in order to have them following more realistic curves.
Now, since the original Protar kits go for some hundreds, the reedition makes some sense. Pity it has not been improved.