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[DavidLayton]

What were the differences between the Brabham BT44 (1974) and the BT44B used in '75?

I had read somewhere that on the 44B, the tub was lighter and stiffer. Are there differences that a modeler would have to consider, retroing a BT44B to a BT44.

[buckaluck]

What were the differences between the Brabham BT44 (1974) and the BT44B used in '75?

I had read somewhere that on the 44B, the tub was lighter and stiffer. Are there differences that a modeler would have to consider, retroing a BT44B to a BT44.

I'm not much of a modeler and I don't mean to be insulting but how would you incorporate that difference into your model and why would you need to?

[Rob G]

I'm not much of a modeler and I don't mean to be insulting but how would you incorporate that difference into your model and why would you need to?

Aside from the obvious Martini sponsorship, the BT44B also had revised suspension geometry and subtle aerodynamic changes to the nose (so subtle that I can't even see the difference between the two). Also, when launched the BT44B had faired-in mirrors, but most of the race photos I've seen seem to show them reverted to a tacked-on design.

[DavidLayton]

Aside from the obvious Martini sponsorship, the BT44B also had revised suspension geometry and subtle aerodynamic changes to the nose (so subtle that I can't even see the difference between the two). Also, when launched the BT44B had faired-in mirrors, but most of the race photos I've seen seem to show them reverted to a tacked-on design.

Thanks for the response,

At 1/12h scale, it is not impossible to fabricate parts, particularly suspension bits. I do have a set of 1974 decals that were made for this kit by MTR speed. The changes must have been very sublte as they are not totally apparent in photos.

Edited by DavidLayton, 29 July 2009 - 22:01.