Embassy Hill GH2

O GH-2, foi o primeiro formula 1 da equipe Hill, foi projetado por Andy Smallman para a temporada de 1976. O projetista criou novas idéias usando elementos básicos dos carros rivais, O GH-2 tem o nariz em cunha do Lotus 72, o chassis trapezoidal, para diminuir a resistência do ar, usado pelo carro de F-Indy de Parnelli Jones(ambas idéias de Maurice Phillipe); O chassis trapezoidal foi adaptado por Gordon Murray a partir do Brabham BT-42 até o BT-46. Os radiadores atrás das rodas dianteiras foram projetados por Mauro Forghieri para a Ferrari 312B3 e modelos T, o castelo alto foi visto pela primeira vez no Hesketh 308C de Harvey Postlethwaite no final da temporada 1975. A asa traseira é similar à Lotus 72 original que tinha 3 elementos, o GH-2 tem dois elementos. Usando estas idéias, Andy Smallman criou um único e bonito formula 1, promissor para a temporada 1976. O GH-2 era equipado com motor Ford Cosworth DFV V-8 de 3 litros e caixa de câmbio Hewland. Em novembro de 1975, para testar em melhores condições climáticas, a equipe Hill foi ao circuito Paul Ricard no sul da França, após os testes no retorno para a Inglaterra, Graham Hill, Tony Brise, Andy Smallman e outros três membros da equipe morreram em um acidente aéreo. A equipe fechou e o GH-2 nunca participou de uma corrida. Kit Iritani na escala 1/20. The GH-2, the first selfmade Hill Formula 1, was designed by Andy Smallman for the season 1976. The designer created new exciting ideas using basic elements seem at rival teams cars, GH-2 had got the flat nose of the Lotus 72, trapeziform monocoque chassi for reducing air resistance used by Indy car Parnelli Jones(both ideas invented by Maurice Phillippe); the trapeziform chassi was adopted by Gordon Murray for the Brabham BT-42 to 46 types. The radiators behind front wheels was designed by Mauro Forghieri for his Ferrari 312 B3 and T models, the high cockpit cover was seem for the first time at Harvey Postlethwaite’s Hesketh 308 C in the end of 1975. At least the rear wing is similar to Lotus 72 original version; GH-2 had two elements of three ones at Lotus. Using these ideas, Andy Smallman created a unique and beautiful looking car being very promising for the 1976. The GH-2 was fitted out by Ford Cosworth DFV V-8 3 liter engine and Hewland Gearbox. The Hill Team had gone to Paul Ricard circuit in the south of France for testing under better weather conditions with Tony Brise behind the Wheel at the end of november 1975. When returning to England from that testing session, Graham Hill, Tony Brise, Andy Smallman and three others members were killed in an aircraft accident. The team closed down, GH-2 was never driven in a race. Iritani kit, 1/20th scale.

RAM Williams FW07

Williams FW07 da equipe RAM, pilotado por Rupert Keegan na Holanda em 1980, kit Tamiya restaurado, decais Studio27.

Kawasaki Z2 Road Star

Kit terminado no final de semana, Kawasaki Z2 Road Star de 1973, kit da Aoshima na escala 1/12. In December 1972, Kawasaki held a press conference in Tokyo and invited guests from 17 companies in the motorcycle industry, reporters from magazines and newspapers. At the conference, a new model 750RS Z2, was introduced as a brother model for the Japanese market in 1973. The Z2 is very similar to the Z1 with the only difference being the smaller engine. The new 746cc DOHC engine was built with newly designed pistons and crankshaft parts to give it a feel similar to the Z1's 900cc engine. The maximum Z2 horse power was 69ps at 9,000rpm with a maximum speed of 190km/h. Sale of the Z2 were 10% higher than their competitors' 750cc class motorcycles. The 900cc class body size and the DOHC engine attracted Japanese riders all at once because motorcycle equipped with DOHC engine had not existed in Japan prior to the Z2. During the first two years of production, Kawasaki built 80,000 Z1 and Z2 motorcycles, and the sales of these models established Kawasaki's reputation as a heavy weight motorcycle manufacturer. The side panel badges were identical to the 900 versions apart from the cc size, and of course it had a KPH speedo with a "red line" of 80KPH. Anything more than 80kph and a switch under the fuel tank is tripped and a warning light fitted on top of the headlight comes on. The only other cosmetic change would be for the eagle eyed, that being a 42 tooth rear sprocket in place of 35 tooth Z1 item. Although this motorcycle is most commonly referred to as Z2, it is perfectly acceptable to refer to it as 750-RS. "RS" stood for "Road Star" or "Roadster". Aoshima kit, 1/12th scale.

Yamaha XV1600

Terminamos mais um kit na semana que passou, uma moto muito bonita da Yamaha, a XV1600 "Roadstar", kit Tamiya na escala 1/12. Another finished kit, the Yamaha XV1600 Roadstar. The creative designers at Yamaha unlocked their rebellioys spirit, and brought a bike that has come to be known as the ultimate streetfighter of the big-displacement cruiser class: the Road Star. This class of bike was originally designed for cruising down the spacious highways of America, but was since caught the interest of bike fans worldwide. In 1999, Yamaha redefined the standard of the cruiser class, injecting the Road Star with a powerful twin-cam, air-cooled, 98 cubic-inch, pushrod V-twin engine. This monster of a powerplant displays a massive maximum torque of 12.9kg-m at 2000 rpm, blowing away that of other machines in its class. From the moment the thumb starter is pressed, the rider is put in command of the seemingly endeless, yet ultra-smooth output. The 20kg crank weight and high rigidity of the engine mounting serve to transmit the purring vibration of the engine directly to the rider, just one more joy this machine provides. The front suspension adopts a rigid, telescopic type and the rear shock is tucked out of sight for that classic, hardtail look. This balance, in addition to providing a smooth ride, ensures nimble maneuvering on winding roads. The style of the Road Star speaks for itself. Low-slung lines blended with the liberal use of chrome make this cruiser indisputably attractive. With ample legroom, easy-to-reach handlebars, and a plush saddle, the Road Star’s ergonimics alone make it irresistible to even the most scrutinizing of cruiser enthusiasts. Tamiya kit, 1/12th scale.

Sauber C30

Mais um kit Fujimi finalizado, agora o Sauber C30 pilotado por Kamui Kobayashi em Suzuka 2011, a escala é 1/20 como de costume (peço desculpas pelas péssimas fotos nesta postagem e nas últimas atrás, devo ter desconfigurado a câmera nos últimos meses e não me dei conta). Another Fujimi's kit finished, Sauber C30 drove by Kamui Kobayashi in Suzuka, 1/20th scale as usual.

Honda NXR 750

Postagem rápida mostrando o último modelo terminado, a Honda vencedora do Paris-Dakar de 1986, kit antigo mas bem simpático, escala 1/12. Competitors in the eighth Paris-Dakar Rally headed south into wilds of the Sahara desert, struggling over the dunes in search of glory in this torturing rally that lasts more than 20 days and approximately 14,000km. Automotive manufacters taking part in this renown rally concentrate on reability of the machine, which is more of an asset than speed. Honda will remember the 1986 Paris –Dakar Rally for their victory in the two wheel category with the NXR 750 desert racer. Cyril Neveu came through the sea of sand riding on this superlative hi-tech rally machine, to reach the exotic shores of Senegal, making history as the first ever liquid cooled engine powered motocycle to win this rally. The history making four valve, SOHC, V twin cylinder liquid cooled engine has a displacement of 779cc and produces more than 70 horse power. This racer was developed exclusively for the Paris-Dakar Rally by the Honda Racing Corporation, better known as HRC, who are renown for producing many record breaking/legend making racers. Their painstaking endeavors are apparent in the NXR´s slim, low center of gravity concept configuration. The dual headlights and cowling are rarely seen on these off road type motocycles and they stood out as it sped through the heat waves of the Sahara. Tamiya kit, 1/12th scale.

Porsche 961

O Porsche 959 de rua deu origem à versões de competição, entre elas o modelo 961 que chegou em 7° lugar nas 24h de Le Mans de 1986, pilotado por René Metge e Claude Ballot-Léna. Kit muito simples da Tamiya, escala 1/24. Among the cars on the starting grid of the 1986 24 Hours of Le Mans was a monumental machine entered by the Porsche factory team. This car, clad in a white livery and featuring the number 180, was the Porsche 961 and it represented Porsche’s strive for the latest automotive technologies. The 961 was an evolved racing version of the Porsche 959 sports car, which debuted at the 1983 Frankfurt Motor Show. The 959 was a technological pioneer and featured advanced mechanisms including and innovative computer-controlled full-time four wheel-drive system and these features were also installed onto the 961. In january 1986, the rally version of the 959 won the grueling Paris-Dakar Rally and the 961 was intended to achieve similar success on-road at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June. The 961 was fitted with the same 2,847cc four-valve DOHC flat-six engine as the works team’s Porsche 962C in the Group C category. Incorporating liquid-cooled cylinder heads, two efficient turbochargers, and large intercoolers, the engine produced a monstrous 680 horsepower which was distributed to the front and rear wheels via the computer-controlled torque splitter system. With that year’s Paris-Dakar Rally winner René metge and his teammate Claude Ballot-Léna at the wheel, the 961 recorded a top speed of 330km/h on the Mulsanne Straight on its way to an overall seventh place finish, placing it amongst the Group C pure racers. The 961 not only drew attention for its outstanding performance, it also stimulated the start of a new automotive era. Tamiya's kit, 1/24th scale.