Review by CoMod martinmm of Carrera the D132 McLaren M20 '72 Roy Woods Racing "No 73" , . 73 Carrera "
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D132 McLaren M20 '72 McLaren Cars "No. 5," '72
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With British driver David Hobbs behind the wheel, the McLaren M20 achieved some impressive results in 1973. Among other things, it took 4th place at Road Atlanta and 2nd place at Watkins Glen. The car was equipped with an 8-liter Chevrolet engine.
The vehicle was acquired from the McLaren team with which Peter Revson competed in the 1972 season.
Viewed from a normal viewing distance, the model makesCarrera
a very authentic impression. The cockpit—though very flat—features subtly rendered driver’s legs and appears very true to the original. To my taste, however, it could have used a few more detailed prints, especially on the mock-up engine. The massive intake funnels are rendered very realistically; their varying lengths and angles are true to the original design and were intended to prevent the carburetors from drawing air away from one another. Overall, the high-gloss black paint job is very cleanly executed—the white of the main sponsor and the race number is completely opaque thanks to pad printing.
The “No. 5” was driven by Dany Hulme for the McLaren team in 1972. He scored two victories with this car that season: at Mosport and Watkins Glen. However, he stood little chance against the turbocharged engines of the Porsche 917/10.
The orange hue is very well rendered; overall, the car gives the impression of high-quality craftsmanship and standsCarrera
out beautifully against the black
track.
While not entirely historically accurate, it still makes for a great sight on the track alongside the blue Sunoco Porsche 917/30. It’s almost a bit reminiscent of the classic Universal starter pack with the orange Ferrari and blue Porsche 908/3.
Technical Specifications
: Due to space constraints, the vehicle is equipped with a narrower engine, similar to the one found in the KTM XBow. Of course, the car has no lights, except for an exhaust light.
Front axle: independent suspension.
Weight: Body 20g, chassis (without magnets) 60gTest DriveI
wipe down my test track with a damp cloth before each new vehicle and then dry it off. This way, I always have reasonably identical or similar grip conditions for comparing the tires.
With only the center magnet: the wide rear tires and the high grip I expected from them were nowhere to be found—quite the opposite. It was actually very slippery, even compared to vehicles equipped with narrower tires, such asz.b.dem the Scirocco. During a visual check on the straightedge, it quickly became apparent that the wheels were only touching the track with a narrow strip. So I patiently sanded them down on the sanding board until they were flat and made full contact with the track. Then the result looked completely different! The small motor delivers good torque and excellent braking performance. You can take corners at a brisk pace—but with a light touch, since the large rear spoiler adds quite a bit of weight behind the rear axle, causing the rear end to break loose quickly.
The handling was similar even without the additional magnets. With a light touch and a little practice, you can handle it just fine. The McLaren is very light in the front, which causes the sliders to lift the car slightly. I solved this by trimming the front ends of the sliders. There’s still enough contact, and the car now sits even better in the slot. When operating without magnets
, you should z.B . add some weight— . in the form of rolling lead—to the front section and on either side of themotor to optimize performance . .
The McLaren M20 is a very welcome addition to the vehicle lineup. Visually, it’s very true to the original. When driving without magnets
z.B . , significant improvements in handling can be achieved through simple measures. . The “Orwell Supersports Cup” series is held at various classic car events, . including Hockenheim and the Nürburgring. There, you can still experience these cars in person. The sound from an engine with up to 10 liters of displacement is simply one of a kind!
CoMod
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D132 McLaren M20 ’72 Roy Woods Racing “No.73"
, '73
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"Yes
Go , we Can-Am—Oh , tt!" you're probably thinking—does he really have to twist that American president's cliché now, too? But honestly: I’m thrilled that Carrera they’re releasing a few of the ’70s cars from the Canadian-American Challenge Cup (or Can-Am for short). I’ve always found these door-wedges totally fascinating. An amateur race car driver from our neighboring district races two Can-Ams, among other cars! Whenever I drive past his car dealership on my way to work, his Lola T222 and his McLaren M8F are on display in the window.
Now I have the newly released McLaren M20 from the “Roy Woods Racing” team right in front of me. The car is better known by the name of its sponsor, Carling, a long-established Canadian brewery. Although the M20, introduced in 1972 as the successor to the M8F, was never really successful—since the McLarens, which had dominated the Can-Am series since 1967, were simply no match for the Porsche 917 “Panzers,” but with the black Carling Black Label, they at least had one of the most beautiful cars on the grid. The
black race car makes a strong impression at first glance: crisp decals and a beautifully designed rear end with delicate chrome struts. It’s best not to remove the rear spoiler (it’s just plugged in), as reattaching it is a bit fiddly. What doesn’t quite convince me visually is the tall silver driver’s insert, but technically, unfortunately, there was no other way to do it due to the circuit board underneath. The car handles well thanks to its wide track and tires. The tires could, however, use a touch more grip. If you want to add lead weights to the car for better trim, there’s space available in the side pods.
As a special touch, the car has lights—specifically, on, or rather, inside, the exhaust. The red lights are meant to simulate the typical glow of a McLaren’s exhaust. It’s something completely different for night races.
Bottom line: A very well-designed race car. And, above all, true to scale at 1:32!
CoMod Lotus
With British driver David Hobbs behind the wheel, the McLaren M20 achieved some impressive results in 1973. Among other things, it took 4th place at Road Atlanta and 2nd place at Watkins Glen. The car was equipped with an 8-liter Chevrolet engine.
The vehicle was acquired from the McLaren team with which Peter Revson competed in the 1972 season.
Viewed from a normal viewing distance, the model makes
The “No. 5” was driven by Dany Hulme for the McLaren team in 1972. He scored two victories with this car that season: at Mosport and Watkins Glen. However, he stood little chance against the turbocharged engines of the Porsche 917/10.
The orange hue is very well rendered; overall, the car gives the impression of high-quality craftsmanship and stands
While not entirely historically accurate, it still makes for a great sight on the track alongside the blue Sunoco Porsche 917/30. It’s almost a bit reminiscent of the classic Universal starter pack with the orange Ferrari and blue Porsche 908/3.
Technical Specifications
: Due to space constraints, the vehicle is equipped with a narrower engine, similar to the one found in the KTM XBow. Of course, the car has no lights, except for an exhaust light.
Front axle: independent suspension.
Weight: Body 20g, chassis (without magnets) 60gTest DriveI
wipe down my test track with a damp cloth before each new vehicle and then dry it off. This way, I always have reasonably identical or similar grip conditions for comparing the tires.
With only the center magnet: the wide rear tires and the high grip I expected from them were nowhere to be found—quite the opposite. It was actually very slippery, even compared to vehicles equipped with narrower tires, such asz.b.dem the Scirocco. During a visual check on the straightedge, it quickly became apparent that the wheels were only touching the track with a narrow strip. So I patiently sanded them down on the sanding board until they were flat and made full contact with the track. Then the result looked completely different! The small motor delivers good torque and excellent braking performance. You can take corners at a brisk pace—but with a light touch, since the large rear spoiler adds quite a bit of weight behind the rear axle, causing the rear end to break loose quickly.
The handling was similar even without the additional magnets. With a light touch and a little practice, you can handle it just fine. The McLaren is very light in the front, which causes the sliders to lift the car slightly. I solved this by trimming the front ends of the sliders. There’s still enough contact, and the car now sits even better in the slot. When operating without magnets
, you should z.B . add some weight— . in the form of rolling lead—to the front section and on either side of themotor to optimize performance . .
The McLaren M20 is a very welcome addition to the vehicle lineup. Visually, it’s very true to the original. When driving without magnets
z.B . , significant improvements in handling can be achieved through simple measures. . The “Orwell Supersports Cup” series is held at various classic car events, . including Hockenheim and the Nürburgring. There, you can still experience these cars in person. The sound from an engine with up to 10 liters of displacement is simply one of a kind!
CoMod
martinmm---------------------------------------------------------------------------Test
report by CoMod Lotus on
"Yes
Now I have the newly released McLaren M20 from the “Roy Woods Racing” team right in front of me. The car is better known by the name of its sponsor, Carling, a long-established Canadian brewery. Although the M20, introduced in 1972 as the successor to the M8F, was never really successful—since the McLarens, which had dominated the Can-Am series since 1967, were simply no match for the Porsche 917 “Panzers,” but with the black Carling Black Label, they at least had one of the most beautiful cars on the grid. The
black race car makes a strong impression at first glance: crisp decals and a beautifully designed rear end with delicate chrome struts. It’s best not to remove the rear spoiler (it’s just plugged in), as reattaching it is a bit fiddly. What doesn’t quite convince me visually is the tall silver driver’s insert, but technically, unfortunately, there was no other way to do it due to the circuit board underneath. The car handles well thanks to its wide track and tires. The tires could, however, use a touch more grip. If you want to add lead weights to the car for better trim, there’s space available in the side pods.
As a special touch, the car has lights—specifically, on, or rather, inside, the exhaust. The red lights are meant to simulate the typical glow of a McLaren’s exhaust. It’s something completely different for night races.
Bottom line: A very well-designed race car. And, above all, true to scale at 1:32!
CoMod Lotus
