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<p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>Model: Bugatti type 57G Le Mans<br /> <br /> Chassis number of original car: 57455<br /> <br /> Scale: 1:24<br /> <br /> Producer: [[Le Mans Miniatures]]<br /> <br /> Product number: 124078 <br /> <br /> Form of delivery: kit, painted kit, ready built<br /> <br /> Materials: resin, photo etch, chromed brass, rubber<br /> <br /> Accuracy level: very good<br /> <br /> Skill: intermediate<br /> <br /> Price range: 150 euro (kit), 220 euro (painted kit) or 660 euro (built)<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> [[Ettore Bugatti]] developed a special car for [[Le Mans 1937]]. He had only one objective: Win the race. The result was a streamlined car, with plenty of power and durability. [[Le Mans Miniatures]] made a very, very nice model, which leaves only little to desire. (more on that later). The body shape is perfect, the photo etch grille is a work of art on it's own. And behind the grill you will find the 3rd headlight. The wheels are so nice, that I bought a second set of wheels (they are sold seperately as well) to replace the wheels of the [[Bugatti type 59 by Will's Finecast]].<br /> <br /> So what leaves to be desired? There is no opening hood, and no engine! At least one model builder solved this by making a new hood and engine, which can be seen in one of the photos.<br /> <br /> All in all a great kit, which makes for an eyecatcher in your collection.<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> http://www.bugattibuilder.com/photo/albums/userpics/10003/normal_436o.jpg<br /> http://www.bugattibuilder.com/photo/albums/userpics/10003/ab96_1_LMM_24.jpg<br /> <br /> Engine conversion:<br /> <br /> http://www.bugattibuilder.com/photo/albums/userpics/10003/normal_IMAG0067.JPG<br /> http://www.bugattibuilder.com/photo/albums/userpics/10003/normal_IMAG0070.JPG<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> Links:<br /> <br /> Photo page of scale model on Bugattibuilder.com: [[http://www.bugattibuilder.com/photo/thumbnails.php?album=157]]<br /> <br /> Photo page of original car on Bugattibuilder.com: [[http://www.bugattibuilder.com/photo/thumbnails.php?album=841]]</div>

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