Review by CoMod Jörg of the Carrera DIGITAL 124 Porsche Carrera 6 "No.42", 12h Sebring 1967"
(Item No. 20023813)
. Added to the lineup: 2015
Carrera . Available in the
online store starting: late August!
Manufacturer’s note: TheCarrera
car differs slightly from the original because, unfortunately, we did not have all the detailed photos of the original when the printing instructions were approved.
The “Tiger Duck” is here…
or so you might think when you see the new Porsche 906—or rather, the 906E—in 1:24 scale. When it was first announced, I was more than a little shocked. I thought, “There’s no way this will work…” but it does, and it actually looks pretty good in person.
The “Tiger Duck” design somehow complements the sleek lines of the body—it’s just something completely different on the racetrack. The original was entered in the 1967 Sebring 12-Hour Race but was unable to finish due to engine failure.
Speaking of which… the Chaparral 2D, Howmet TX, and Alfa Romeo T33—which also competed in the same race—have a certain visual appeal. I might really like them as a counterpart to the 906 alongside the Dion ;-) … we already have other cars from that race, like the GT40, the Stingray Corvette, and the E-Type.
In addition to its original design, the new Porsche 906 has tires that sit much tighter in the wheel wells. It looks much more true to the original than the older models. The front axle rotates freely, is straight, and is damped by a copper spring. The Porsche essentially features the new chassis with the extended keel area, but it can’t be mounted as easily onto the older bodies—the bolting configuration has been changed.
There are two fairly long screws in the rear; to remove them, you must unclip the target, as the two front screws are located there. The chassis must be disassembled very carefully, since the front section with the headlights is slid onto the chassis from the front.
The chassis does offer some space for trim weights, so there’s nothing standing in the way of flying without a magnet… if that’s what you want.
The paint, clear coat, decals, etc., are flawless. The vehicle shows no defects whatsoever. Unlike the other models in the 906 series, the rear window is clear, but the glass of the gull-wing doors features a blue-tinted area, just like the original. In the original photo, there is a white star on the left at the rear (where the model has the white “42”), and below the A-pillar, there is a sticker on the body with the drivers’ names (John Cannon (CDN)/Ed Hugus (USA)). One shot (I’m not entirely sure which race this is from) shows the paint scheme/design of the model shown here on the left side. Were changes made during the race, resulting in slight differences between the right and left sides???
In this video, https://youtu.be/ahFYzapUd4o the “Tiger Duck” can be seen twice in the pits. Here you can see another race number on the rear, in the upper right corner, as well as the rear end, which differs slightly from the model. I was able to find another photo online. In a rather blurry photo, I think I can make out another “Tigerente” with race number 55 in the same race; that one has proper lettering on the rear.
The tires have good grip, but they’re sitting much too loosely on the rims. A long, tough race… I think gluing them in place will be necessary; otherwise, they’ll eventually fall off the rims.
All in all, it’s great to get a 906 again.
Best regards,
CoMod joergW
(Item No. 20023813)
. Added to the lineup: 2015
Manufacturer’s note: The
The “Tiger Duck” is here…
or so you might think when you see the new Porsche 906—or rather, the 906E—in 1:24 scale. When it was first announced, I was more than a little shocked. I thought, “There’s no way this will work…” but it does, and it actually looks pretty good in person.
The “Tiger Duck” design somehow complements the sleek lines of the body—it’s just something completely different on the racetrack. The original was entered in the 1967 Sebring 12-Hour Race but was unable to finish due to engine failure.
Speaking of which… the Chaparral 2D, Howmet TX, and Alfa Romeo T33—which also competed in the same race—have a certain visual appeal. I might really like them as a counterpart to the 906 alongside the Dion ;-) … we already have other cars from that race, like the GT40, the Stingray Corvette, and the E-Type.
In addition to its original design, the new Porsche 906 has tires that sit much tighter in the wheel wells. It looks much more true to the original than the older models. The front axle rotates freely, is straight, and is damped by a copper spring. The Porsche essentially features the new chassis with the extended keel area, but it can’t be mounted as easily onto the older bodies—the bolting configuration has been changed.
There are two fairly long screws in the rear; to remove them, you must unclip the target, as the two front screws are located there. The chassis must be disassembled very carefully, since the front section with the headlights is slid onto the chassis from the front.
The chassis does offer some space for trim weights, so there’s nothing standing in the way of flying without a magnet… if that’s what you want.
The paint, clear coat, decals, etc., are flawless. The vehicle shows no defects whatsoever. Unlike the other models in the 906 series, the rear window is clear, but the glass of the gull-wing doors features a blue-tinted area, just like the original. In the original photo, there is a white star on the left at the rear (where the model has the white “42”), and below the A-pillar, there is a sticker on the body with the drivers’ names (John Cannon (CDN)/Ed Hugus (USA)). One shot (I’m not entirely sure which race this is from) shows the paint scheme/design of the model shown here on the left side. Were changes made during the race, resulting in slight differences between the right and left sides???
In this video, https://youtu.be/ahFYzapUd4o the “Tiger Duck” can be seen twice in the pits. Here you can see another race number on the rear, in the upper right corner, as well as the rear end, which differs slightly from the model. I was able to find another photo online. In a rather blurry photo, I think I can make out another “Tigerente” with race number 55 in the same race; that one has proper lettering on the rear.
The tires have good grip, but they’re sitting much too loosely on the rims. A long, tough race… I think gluing them in place will be necessary; otherwise, they’ll eventually fall off the rims.
All in all, it’s great to get a 906 again.
Best regards,
CoMod joergW
