Test report by CoMod Mike on Carrera the Evo/D132 BMW Sauber F1.07 & McLaren Mercedes
(27246, 27247, and 30439) & (27277, 27278, and 30457)
World Champion on the second try!!!
So it definitely wasn’t the car’s fault... But whether the car could live up to what the original promises on racetracks around the world in 1:32, it had to prove on the wooden track at SG Stern in Sindelfingen! CanCarrera
I even judge an F1 Silver Arrow from Mercedes-Benz
impartially on the Mercedes-Benz corporate sports racetrack in Sindelfingen?? ;-) I was skeptical at first, but more so regarding the demands of a wooden track on an out-of-the-box (OOTB) F1 racer in the mid-scale range!
However, my first visual assessment quickly left no room for doubt! Visually, the 2008 F1 models from areCarrera world-class!!! And it’s not just the helmet print of Lewis Hamilton’s Silver Arrow! The attention to detail in the mold is also exceptionally well executed. Unfortunately, this isn’t all positive, as the delicate attachment of the large front spoiler is a minor Achilles’ heel on this car. Even upon delivery, the front spoiler may be loose inside the box! Fortunately, though, this doesn’t affect the car’s handling!! The spoiler can easily be snapped back into place and, if necessary, secured with a drop of glue!
But let’s get to the handling on the wooden track:
Track specs: 27-meter 4-lane wooden track, 12 volts, non-
magnetic wires. I would have expected a very sensitive car at full throttle and in the turns... buuuut... despite the hard and perfectly flat track, the McLaren stayed neatly in the slot, and even in faster turns, the car didn’t jump out of the slot! But there’s one thing I can say right off the bat. No matter which 2008-production F1 car you choose: the handling is comparable and has nothing to do with the actual 2008 F1 standings! Whether it’s a world champion or not... If a vehicle ever stands out from the rest, it’s for reasons related to installation space! Due to their prototypical front axle, the F1 models aren’t exactly blessed with ample space, which is why you should pay special attention to the guide keel and its wiring. If the guide keel is stiff and no longer snaps back into its neutral position on its own, remove the body and check the cable routing for any constrictions. This should significantly improve cornering performance!! If the car still has a slight wobble, simply check how the tires sit on the rims. Even with unground rear tires, the handling on a large wooden track is flawless. However, grinding down the rear tires can never hurt—if necessaryCarrera
...which isn't necessary on a
track!
All in all, a beautiful model that not only looks great in a display case—but is also a joy to run on a wooden track!!
Have fun!!!
CoMod
Mike------------------------------------------------------------------------
Review by CoMod Lotus ofCarrera
the
Evo/D132 BMW Sauber F1.07& McLaren Mercedes
(27246, 27247, and 30439)& (27277, 27278, and 30457)
2008 was the most successful year to date in the history of the BMW Sauber Formula 1 team. After the 2005 season, BMW parted ways with its previous partner, Williams, and is now continuing its Formula 1 involvement with its own team; to this end, it acquired a majority stake in Peter Sauber’s former racing team effective January 1, 2006. The Swiss base of the former Sauber team was also retained, and the majority of the Sauber crew was brought on board.
In its third year in the top tier of motorsports, the team from Munich and Hinwil stated that it had achieved all the goals it had set for itself. The undisputed highlight of the past season was the Canadian Grand Prix: In Montreal, Robert Kubica celebrated the BMW Sauber F1 Team’s first victory. Nick Heidfeld rounded out the triumph by finishing in second place. In addition, the team celebrated one pole position, two fastest laps, and a total of eleven podium finishes. Consequently, after 18 races, the team had 135 points—more than ever before. In the drivers’ standings for the past season, Robert Kubica finished in 4th place, while his teammate Nick Heidfeld finished in 6th place. In the Constructors' Championship, the Swiss-based Bavarian team even managed an outstanding 3rd place thanks to their consistently strong results, with a comfortable lead over the fourth-place Renault team.
Carrera However, both
models
are from the 2007 season, although the BMW-Sauber F1.07 features the 2008 livery. The long-established Nuremberg-based company has had both cars in its lineup since this year: Kubica’s No. 4 (Item No. 27247) and Heidfeld’s No. 3 (Item No. 27246). Both Formula 1 cars feature the drivers’ names on the cockpit and the helmets in their original livery (unlike with other teams, where model car manufacturersz.B . must also pay licensing fees for driver helmets and names). Speaking of graphics and paintwork: The two white-and-blue models are executed with exceptional precision—note especially the BMW logos and the T-Systems lettering. It doesn’t get any better than this.
The chassis is a familiar one; as Chris already noted in his post about the Renault R28, the chassis—or rather, the individual modules—are identical; only the exterior contours and, in some cases, the wheelbase have been adapted to the respective body style. As a result, the cars all drive very similarly, which is great. The same goes for the BMWs: good acceleration, agile in corners, and pleasantly quiet. My BMWs were slightly slower thanz.B. the Renaults, but that’s due to the normal production variation in the engines. Or perhaps it was because of the somewhat short test track I had set up.
BothCarrera cars have already been extensively tested at the BMW Sauber F1 Team Race Club fan event, where they proved their competitiveness. Will they be just as successful on their home tracks? It’s up to you! ;-)
CoMod Lotus
(27246, 27247, and 30439) & (27277, 27278, and 30457)
World Champion on the second try!!!
So it definitely wasn’t the car’s fault... But whether the car could live up to what the original promises on racetracks around the world in 1:32, it had to prove on the wooden track at SG Stern in Sindelfingen! Can
However, my first visual assessment quickly left no room for doubt! Visually, the 2008 F1 models from are
But let’s get to the handling on the wooden track:
Track specs: 27-meter 4-lane wooden track, 12 volts, non-
magnetic wires. I would have expected a very sensitive car at full throttle and in the turns... buuuut... despite the hard and perfectly flat track, the McLaren stayed neatly in the slot, and even in faster turns, the car didn’t jump out of the slot! But there’s one thing I can say right off the bat. No matter which 2008-production F1 car you choose: the handling is comparable and has nothing to do with the actual 2008 F1 standings! Whether it’s a world champion or not... If a vehicle ever stands out from the rest, it’s for reasons related to installation space! Due to their prototypical front axle, the F1 models aren’t exactly blessed with ample space, which is why you should pay special attention to the guide keel and its wiring. If the guide keel is stiff and no longer snaps back into its neutral position on its own, remove the body and check the cable routing for any constrictions. This should significantly improve cornering performance!! If the car still has a slight wobble, simply check how the tires sit on the rims. Even with unground rear tires, the handling on a large wooden track is flawless. However, grinding down the rear tires can never hurt—if necessary
All in all, a beautiful model that not only looks great in a display case—but is also a joy to run on a wooden track!!
Have fun!!!
CoMod
Mike------------------------------------------------------------------------
Review by CoMod Lotus of
(27246, 27247, and 30439)& (27277, 27278, and 30457)
2008 was the most successful year to date in the history of the BMW Sauber Formula 1 team. After the 2005 season, BMW parted ways with its previous partner, Williams, and is now continuing its Formula 1 involvement with its own team; to this end, it acquired a majority stake in Peter Sauber’s former racing team effective January 1, 2006. The Swiss base of the former Sauber team was also retained, and the majority of the Sauber crew was brought on board.
In its third year in the top tier of motorsports, the team from Munich and Hinwil stated that it had achieved all the goals it had set for itself. The undisputed highlight of the past season was the Canadian Grand Prix: In Montreal, Robert Kubica celebrated the BMW Sauber F1 Team’s first victory. Nick Heidfeld rounded out the triumph by finishing in second place. In addition, the team celebrated one pole position, two fastest laps, and a total of eleven podium finishes. Consequently, after 18 races, the team had 135 points—more than ever before. In the drivers’ standings for the past season, Robert Kubica finished in 4th place, while his teammate Nick Heidfeld finished in 6th place. In the Constructors' Championship, the Swiss-based Bavarian team even managed an outstanding 3rd place thanks to their consistently strong results, with a comfortable lead over the fourth-place Renault team.
The chassis is a familiar one; as Chris already noted in his post about the Renault R28, the chassis—or rather, the individual modules—are identical; only the exterior contours and, in some cases, the wheelbase have been adapted to the respective body style. As a result, the cars all drive very similarly, which is great. The same goes for the BMWs: good acceleration, agile in corners, and pleasantly quiet. My BMWs were slightly slower thanz.B. the Renaults, but that’s due to the normal production variation in the engines. Or perhaps it was because of the somewhat short test track I had set up.
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