Review by CoMod Jörg of Carrera DIGITAL 124 the Porsche Carrera 6 "No.42", 12h Sebring 1967"42" ,
(Item No. 20023813)
In the product range: 2015
Carrera Available in Carrera the online shop starting: Late August!
Manufacturer’s note: TheCarrera car differs slightly from the original, as unfortunately not all detailed photos of the original were available to us when the printing specifications were approved.
The tiger duck is here…
you might think when you see the new Porsche 906, or rather the 906E, in 1:24 scale. When it was announced back then, I was more than shocked. I thought, “That’s impossible…” … but it works
, and it actually looks quite good in person.
The tiger duck design somehow complements the sleek lines of the bodywork; it’s just something completely different on the racetrack. The original was entered in the 1967 12 Hours of Sebring but was unable to finish the race due to engine failure.
Speaking of which… The Chaparral 2D, Howmet TX, and Alfa Romeo T33—which also competed in the same races—have a certain visual appeal. I could definitely see myself liking them as counterparts 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 the 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 front splitter area, but it cannot be mounted as easily on the older bodies—the mounting hardware has been modified.
There are two fairly long screws at the rear; to remove them, the front splitter must be unclipped, as the two front screws are located there. The chassis must be disassembled very carefully, as the front section with the headlights is slid onto the chassis from the front.
The chassis offers plenty of room for trim weights, so nothing stands in the way of magnetless driving… 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 photo (I’m not entirely sure which race this is from) shows the paint scheme/design of this model on the left side. Changes made during the mission, with slight variations on the right and left???
In this video https://youtu.be/ahFYzapUd4o , the Tigerente can be seen twice in the pit. Here you can see another start number on the rear, top right, 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 start number 55 in the same race; it has proper lettering on the rear.
The tires have good grip, but they sit much too loosely on the rims. A long, hard race… I think gluing them will be necessary, otherwise they’ll eventually fall off the rim.
All in all, it’s nice to get a 906 again.
Best regards,
CoMod joergW
(Item No. 20023813)
In the product range: 2015
Manufacturer’s note: The
The tiger duck is here…
you might think when you see the new Porsche 906, or rather the 906E, in 1:24 scale. When it was announced back then, I was more than shocked. I thought, “That’s impossible…” … but it works
, and it actually looks quite good in person.
The tiger duck design somehow complements the sleek lines of the bodywork; it’s just something completely different on the racetrack. The original was entered in the 1967 12 Hours of Sebring but was unable to finish the race due to engine failure.
Speaking of which… The Chaparral 2D, Howmet TX, and Alfa Romeo T33—which also competed in the same races—have a certain visual appeal. I could definitely see myself liking them as counterparts 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 the 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 front splitter area, but it cannot be mounted as easily on the older bodies—the mounting hardware has been modified.
There are two fairly long screws at the rear; to remove them, the front splitter must be unclipped, as the two front screws are located there. The chassis must be disassembled very carefully, as the front section with the headlights is slid onto the chassis from the front.
The chassis offers plenty of room for trim weights, so nothing stands in the way of magnetless driving… 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 photo (I’m not entirely sure which race this is from) shows the paint scheme/design of this model on the left side. Changes made during the mission, with slight variations on the right and left???
In this video https://youtu.be/ahFYzapUd4o , the Tigerente can be seen twice in the pit. Here you can see another start number on the rear, top right, 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 start number 55 in the same race; it has proper lettering on the rear.
The tires have good grip, but they sit much too loosely on the rims. A long, hard race… I think gluing them will be necessary, otherwise they’ll eventually fall off the rim.
All in all, it’s nice to get a 906 again.
Best regards,
CoMod joergW
