Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza Model kit

Product description : Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza

Model car Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza

The Alfa Romeo 8C can be considered as one of the most famous sports cars of the '30s.
The name of the car derives from the engine adopted: an 8-cylinder in-line 2,336 cc supercharged engine that became an icon in the automotive panorama of the period.

The 8C could in fact be considered the "state of the art" in terms of technology, technical solutions and performance. Characterized by extraordinary road-holding and excellent reliability, Alfa Romeo achieved significant sporting victories on numerous international circuits and linked its name to the famous Mantuan driver Tazio Nuvolari.

Among its most famous achievements, the victory in the Targa Florio in 1931 and in the Italian Grand Prix. This last victory also contributed to the name of the GP car two seats side by side that, to celebrate the enterprise, was called "Monza".
From the competition version was also realized a production lot for the road market of almost 200 vehicles.

Scale : 1:12
The 1:12 scale is mainly used for models and miniatures like motorcycles.
A model of motorcycle in the 1:12 scale will be 12 times smaller than the actual bike.
If the motorcycle is 2.5 m in length, then the miniature will measure 8 inches / 20.8 cm in length (250/12 = 20.8).
Figurines in the 1:12 scale are about 6 inches /15 cm high.
Type of product : Model car kit
To build a plastic car model, you'll need a few materials:
- a cutter or cutting pliers
- and model glue.
You can also paint the model with brushes(acrylic or enamel).
The model consists of different parts to cut and assemble.
Construction time will vary depending on the number of parts.

An instruction manual is provided for you inside the box.
Paint and glue : To be bought separately
The tools, paints and glue are not provided.
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