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[Formula Once]

OK, maybe only Dutch people know more about this: I remember that in or around 1983 a Dutch guy built a (as far as I remember) superb looking and fully working replica of a Ferrari 126C2 for his kid, the scale being something like 1:2. He got the thing published in a newspaper, as that is where I saw it in. Sometime later I also believe I saw a picture of a scaled down Williams FW08 (maybe in Grand Prix International), probably produced by the same person. Does anyone know anything more about this man and his cars?

[john t]

I do remember a 312pb replica. Even had a working engine! I believe it was in 1/4 scale but the photos i saw made it look 1/6 or 1/8. It was also featured on a TV show ten or so years ago. Anyone know more?
As for a 126 i have no idea i'm afraid.

[f1steveuk]

Are you referering to the 312P that was featured by Mr Clarkson, built by a French postman?

http://uk.youtube.co...h?v=cb61iLfQ1eM

Not quite a 126C, but if it was to the the 126, and to the same standard, would it have included a working turbo!!!?? The mind boggles............

[john winfield]

Slightly OT but it might be of interest. Do you remember Dominique Delestre who raced F3000, had the big shunt at Silverstone and then managed Apomatox / the Prost junior team? He makes 1:6 replicas now and they look rather good;
http://www.fcmodelca...mula_1-news.php

A long time ago I was at the same French Business School as DD in Reims. He was a couple of years ahead and helped with candidate selection on the day that I turned up for interview ( in Ponders End unfortunately, not very exotic....). When asked what we knew about Reims, I think I was the only candidate who, in terrible french, mentioned the old Grand Prix circuit - he put a big tick against my name and told his colleague that I must be given a place!

He may not have been the quickest of F3000 drivers but he was certainly brave. Each year at college we used to have a huge night-time barbecue (mechoui?) at one of the old WW1 forts outside Reims. One year a guy, wandering about in the darkness, above the cave cut into the hill, tumbled down the 'chimney' directly above the barbecue. DD, on cooking duties, tried to catch him as he fell and ended up in hospital with various injuries. Sadly, despite DD's efforts, the other guy died.

[john t]

Yes that's the one. Amazing what people put on youtube. Cheers.

[tobbe j]

Originally posted by john t
I do remember a 312pb replica. Even had a working engine! I believe it was in 1/4 scale but the photos i saw made it look 1/6 or 1/8. It was also featured on a TV show ten or so years ago. Anyone know more?

Originally posted by f1steveuk
Are you referering to the 312P that was featured by Mr Clarkson, built by a French postman?

http://uk.youtube.co...h?v=cb61iLfQ1eM

More information about Pierre Scerri and his magnificent Ferrari 312PB 1/3 scale is to find here www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com
And here http://mps-sportproto.com

[Formula Once]

Eh guys, I know the PB.

But I was wondering about the 126C2, which could actually be driven by a kid.