This is a scale model kit to be assembled by an adult; it includes all the parts as indicated, but it does not include glue or paints, that you can also buy at DModelkits Store.
Ixo bring us this time in 1/8 scale nothing less than the car with which the great Juan Manuel Fangio won his third Formula 1 world title, achieving 4 victories in 7 Grand Prix, and in the 1955 season, Mercedes fielded a second car for Stirling Moss, with which he won the Grand Prix of his country held at the Aintree circuit.
The 290 hp cars were driven by Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss. In the twelve Grand Prix races they took part, these two drivers achieved no less than nine victories between them.
This «silver arrow», a masterpiece built in 14 units.
Now it is possible to assemble this historic champion with a real great detail, with a kit that contains no less than 451 parts, of which 114 are metal, all of them pre-painted and ready to be assembled.
This model has been handcrafted and finished in Ixo workshops with the utmost care. The use of an extremely accurate digital scan of the original car has enabled to recreate every detail of the original model as closely as possible.
Once built, the front hood can be raised, revealing its impressive direct injection inline 8-cylinder engine, an engineering prodigy for that era.
The kit brings a remote control with the sound of the engine.
Thanks to the detailed and illustrated descriptions in the assembly instructions, you can build this exclusive model step-by- step.
Your own model of the Mercedes-Benz W 196 R in 1:8 scale.
They are limited units, so don't miss out this oppurtunity!
Additional details for the Mercedes W196R car scale model kit:
Manufactured by Ixo Collections in 1/8 scale with reference IXC.MRF.F.KIT.
Driven by Juan Manuel Fangio with number 8
Driven by Stirling Moss with number 12
Recreation of the vehicle racing at the Formula 1 World Championship in 1955.
Includes metal parts, plastic parts, rubber parts, other materials and assembly instructions.
Limited edition.
