Tamiya 1/12 Martini Brabham BT44B 1975 - w/Photo Etched Parts #12042  [12042]

In 1971, Bernie Ecclestone hired Gordon Murray to create a brand new F-1 car to revitalize the Brabham F-1 group. Murray centered on designing a concise, lightweight car which was simple. The result had been the BT42. This vehicle showcased a characteristic pyramid monocoque, a DFV motor mounted directly on the aluminum framework and radiators mounted inside front wing for enhanced cooling performance. The suspension system ended up being comprised of coil spring damper units on front outboard dual wishbones and rear 4-link setup. A corner wing was designed to be installed as high as regulations would allow and direct airflow over the body towards it, to generate straight down force. An improved B42, renamed the B44 ended up being entered in to the 1974 the Spanish Grand Prix. The car featured a fresh front suspension system anti-drive geometry, and brand new improvements in aerodynamics. The end result ended up being Carlos Reutemann drove the vehicle to three victories. In 1975, Martini & Rossi became the primary sponsor for the team, Martini & Rossi, and a new driver, Carlos Pace, joined Reutemann. The group won the German GP, Brazilian GP and took several other podium finishes. They completed the entire year by firmly taking second destination within Constructor's Championship.

Specs & qualities

• 1/12 construction kit associated with 1975 Martini sponsored Brabham BT44B.
• This model has been produced to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Brabham race.
• Length: 355mm, Width: 162mm, Height: 106mm.
• Photo-etched components included to depict details such as the radiator, wingtip panels, brake discs and metal components for seatbelts.
• Cloth texture seatbelt stickers included.
• Movable suspension system incorporates coil springs.
• Performing controls is for this front tires.
• Highly detailed DFV motor includes fuel pipelines and ignition cables.
• Front fairing, cockpit fairing, and induction box are detachable.
• 2 kinds of Cartograf decals are included to depict the automobiles that won the Brazilian and German GP.