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

In 1971, Bernie Ecclestone hired Gordon Murray to develop a brand new F-1 car to revitalize the Brabham F-1 group. Murray dedicated to creating a tight, lightweight vehicle that was easy. The result had been the BT42. This automobile showcased a characteristic pyramid monocoque, a DFV engine mounted directly on the aluminum framework and radiators mounted into the front wing for improved cooling performance. The suspension system had been made up of coil springtime damper units on front side outboard double wishbones and rear 4-link setup. The trunk wing ended up being built to be installed as high as laws allows and direct airflow across the human anatomy towards it, to produce straight down force. A better B42, renamed the B44 ended up being entered into the 1974 the Spanish Grand Prix. The car featured a new front suspension anti-drive geometry, and brand new improvements in aerodynamics. The result was Carlos Reutemann drove the automobile to three victories. In 1975, Martini & Rossi became the main sponsor of the group, Martini & Rossi, and a brand new driver, Carlos Pace, joined up with Reutemann. The team won the German GP, Brazilian GP and took other podium finishes. They completed the season by firmly taking second destination at the Constructor's Championship.

Specs & qualities

• 1/12 assembly kit for the 1975 Martini sponsored Brabham BT44B.
• This model is produced to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Brabham race.
• Length: 355mm, Width: 162mm, Height: 106mm.
• Photo-etched parts included to depict details such as the radiator, wingtip panels, brake discs and metal parts for seatbelts.
• Cloth texture seatbelt stickers included.
• Movable suspension includes coil springs.
• Performing tyre is for this front tires.
• Definitely detailed DFV motor includes gas pipes and ignition cables.
• Front fairing, cockpit fairing, and induction field are detachable.
• 2 forms of Cartograf decals are included to depict the vehicles that won the Brazilian and German GP.