View source for Tank Le Mans 1937-Le Mans Miniatures

Model: Bugatti type 57G Le Mans

Chassis number of original car: 57455

Scale: 1:24

Producer: [[Le Mans Miniatures]]

Product number: 124078 

Form of delivery: kit, painted kit, ready built

Materials: resin, photo etch, chromed brass, rubber

Accuracy level: very good

Skill: intermediate

Price range: 150 euro (kit), 220 euro (painted kit) or 660 euro (built)

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[[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]].

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.

All in all a great kit, which makes for an eyecatcher in your collection.

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http://www.bugattibuilder.com/photo/albums/userpics/10003/normal_436o.jpg
http://www.bugattibuilder.com/photo/albums/userpics/10003/ab96_1_LMM_24.jpg

Engine conversion:

http://www.bugattibuilder.com/photo/albums/userpics/10003/normal_IMAG0067.JPG
http://www.bugattibuilder.com/photo/albums/userpics/10003/normal_IMAG0070.JPG

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Links:

Photo page of scale model on Bugattibuilder.com: [[http://www.bugattibuilder.com/photo/thumbnails.php?album=157]]

Photo page of original car on Bugattibuilder.com: [[http://www.bugattibuilder.com/photo/thumbnails.php?album=841]]