Test report by CoMod Jörg on the Carrera DIGITAL 124 Porsche Carrera 6 "No.42", 12h Sebring 1967
Item No. 20023813
In the range: 2015
Available in the Carrera online shop from: End of August!
Manufacturer's note: the Carrera car differs slightly from the original, as unfortunately we did not have all the detailed photos of the original available when we approved the printing instructions.
The Tiger Duck is here…
That's what 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 shocked. I thought it was impossible... but it works, and it actually looks pretty good in person.
The tiger-duck design somehow complements the sleek lines of the body, making it a completely different car in the racing field. The original was used in the 1967 12 Hours of Sebring, but was unable to finish the race due to engine failure.
By the way... the Chapparal 2D, Howmet TX, and Alfa Romeo T33, which are also competing in the same races... they have something visually appealing. I could definitely like them alongside the Dion as a counterpart to the 906 ;-)... we already have other cars from this race, like the GT40, the Stingray Corvette, and the e-Type.
In addition to the original design, the new Porsche 906 has tires that sit significantly closer in the wheel arches. It looks significantly more authentic than the older models. The front axle rotates freely, is straight, and damped by a copper spring. The Porsche essentially has the new chassis with the extended guide keel area, but it can't be mounted as easily on the older bodies; the bolting has been changed.
There are two fairly long screws in the rear. To remove them, the guide rail must be disengaged, as this is where the two front screws are located. Disassembling the chassis must be done very carefully, as the front section with the headlights is pushed onto the chassis from the front.
The chassis offers plenty of room for trim lead, so there's nothing stopping you from driving without magnets... if you want to.
The paintwork, clear coat, decals, etc. are perfect. The car has no defects so far. Unlike the other models in the 906 series, the rear window is clear, but the glass of the gullwing doors has a blue tinted area like the original. In the original photo, there is a white star on the left at the rear (where the white 42 is on the model), and below the A-pillar on the body there is a sticker with the drivers' names (John Cannon (CDN) / Ed Hugus (USA).) One photo (I don't have certain knowledge of the race) shows the paintwork/design of the model on the left side. Changes made over the course of use, slightly different on the right and left ???
In this film At https://youtu.be/ahFYzapUd4o, the Tigerente can be seen twice in the pit. Here, you can see another starting number at the back, top right, as well as the rear, which differs slightly from the model. I found another photo online. In a rather blurry photo, I think I can see another Tigerente in the same race with starting number 55; it has the correct lettering on the rear.
The tires have good grip, but they're sitting far too loosely on the rims. A long, tough race... I think gluing them will be mandatory, otherwise they'll eventually come off the rims.
All in all, nice to get a 906 again.
Best regards,
CoMod joergW
Item No. 20023813
In the range: 2015
Available in the Carrera online shop from: End of August!
Manufacturer's note: the Carrera car differs slightly from the original, as unfortunately we did not have all the detailed photos of the original available when we approved the printing instructions.
The Tiger Duck is here…
That's what 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 shocked. I thought it was impossible... but it works, and it actually looks pretty good in person.
The tiger-duck design somehow complements the sleek lines of the body, making it a completely different car in the racing field. The original was used in the 1967 12 Hours of Sebring, but was unable to finish the race due to engine failure.
By the way... the Chapparal 2D, Howmet TX, and Alfa Romeo T33, which are also competing in the same races... they have something visually appealing. I could definitely like them alongside the Dion as a counterpart to the 906 ;-)... we already have other cars from this race, like the GT40, the Stingray Corvette, and the e-Type.
In addition to the original design, the new Porsche 906 has tires that sit significantly closer in the wheel arches. It looks significantly more authentic than the older models. The front axle rotates freely, is straight, and damped by a copper spring. The Porsche essentially has the new chassis with the extended guide keel area, but it can't be mounted as easily on the older bodies; the bolting has been changed.
There are two fairly long screws in the rear. To remove them, the guide rail must be disengaged, as this is where the two front screws are located. Disassembling the chassis must be done very carefully, as the front section with the headlights is pushed onto the chassis from the front.
The chassis offers plenty of room for trim lead, so there's nothing stopping you from driving without magnets... if you want to.
The paintwork, clear coat, decals, etc. are perfect. The car has no defects so far. Unlike the other models in the 906 series, the rear window is clear, but the glass of the gullwing doors has a blue tinted area like the original. In the original photo, there is a white star on the left at the rear (where the white 42 is on the model), and below the A-pillar on the body there is a sticker with the drivers' names (John Cannon (CDN) / Ed Hugus (USA).) One photo (I don't have certain knowledge of the race) shows the paintwork/design of the model on the left side. Changes made over the course of use, slightly different on the right and left ???
In this film At https://youtu.be/ahFYzapUd4o, the Tigerente can be seen twice in the pit. Here, you can see another starting number at the back, top right, as well as the rear, which differs slightly from the model. I found another photo online. In a rather blurry photo, I think I can see another Tigerente in the same race with starting number 55; it has the correct lettering on the rear.
The tires have good grip, but they're sitting far too loosely on the rims. A long, tough race... I think gluing them will be mandatory, otherwise they'll eventually come off the rims.
All in all, nice to get a 906 again.
Best regards,
CoMod joergW
