Tameo Kits recently released a model of the 1966 Ferrari 312 as driven to victory at the Belgian GP by John Surtees. The kit has been released under the SilverLine brand (SLK 138) and provides everything needed for the modeler to build a wonderful replica of this beautiful car. Let’s open the box….
The 312 is a wonderfully balanced monoposto, with clean, elegant lines and exposed mechanical components around the rear of the car
The instructions provide detailed build and painting steps as well as reference photos of the real car
Following Tameo’s typical approach, the kit includes cast metal and photo-etch parts, rubber tyres, various detail parts including metal rod and wire mesh, decals and full colour instructions
Fine photo etch components are included for components where this is the best design solution
Pre-shaped mesh is included for the engine intake cover
Decals are sharply printed and include race numbers and various sections to ease painting
Cast parts unpacked and sorted for observation. While this is a standard kit, a very high level of detail is evident across the parts. Easy to build, but fully detailed
Engine parts feature accurate surface detail despite being almost invisible once the model is complete
More gorgeous details on the engine parts
Another close of the cast details
A unique feature of this version of the 312 are the pressed rear wheels – perfectly captured in cast metal
The steering wheel will look wonderful when painted and fitted
A close up of the body casting highlights the fine surface details and perfect reproduction. This will be a beautiful addition to modelers’ collections and we look forward to seeing this kit finished