{"product_id":"italeri-fiat-806-grand-prix-1-12-scale","title":"Italeri 4702 - FIAT 806 GRAND PRIX 1:12 Scale","description":"\u003ch1\u003eItaleri 4702 – Fiat 806 Grand Prix – 1:12 Scale Model Kit\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne Race Was Enough\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesigned for the new 1.5-liter Grand Prix regulations, the 806 made its only competitive appearance at Monza on September 4, 1927. Pietro Bordino drove the bright-red No. 15 to victory in the Milan Grand Prix, finishing more than a minute ahead of the opposition and recording the fastest lap of the meeting.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFiat then withdrew from Grand Prix racing and ordered the car destroyed.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Predecessor of the Modern Grand Prix Car\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Fiat 806 looked startlingly different from the tall, upright racing machines of its era. Its body sat low between the chassis rails, while the engine and transmission were positioned to reduce the center of gravity and frontal area.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe driver sat low and slightly offset, enclosed in a narrow single-seat cockpit. Even the steering wheel was flattened at the top and bottom to make more room.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThis compact arrangement anticipated the basic architecture of later Grand Prix and Formula One cars. Only one chassis was constructed, making the 806 one of the rarest and most historically significant racing cars ever produced.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwelve Cylinders From Just 1.5 Liters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBeneath the long bonnet was Fiat’s remarkable Type 406 engine: a supercharged 1,484cc twelve-cylinder powerplant arranged in a “U” configuration.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIt was effectively formed from two parallel six-cylinder banks, each with its own crankshaft, geared together at the rear. The result produced approximately 180 horsepower—an extraordinary figure from such a small displacement in 1927.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFiat claimed a maximum speed exceeding 240 km\/h, or roughly 149 mph. This was achieved in a car equipped with narrow tires, mechanical drum brakes and considerably less concern for personal survival than would be considered customary today.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Complete Large-Scale Mechanical Model\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eItaleri’s impressive 1:12 scale kit recreates the Fiat 806 as a complete mechanical model rather than merely a red body with wheels attached.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConstruction begins with the twin-rail chassis and continues through the suspension, drivetrain, steering system and finely represented Type 406 engine. Separate cylinder banks, manifolds, piping, transmission components and mechanical fittings create a convincing display when the bonnet panels are left open.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMuch of the model is assembled using the supplied miniature screws, nuts and bolts. This gives the construction process a suitably mechanical character and provides strong connections for the large assemblies.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efinished model measures approximately 30 cm—nearly 12 inches—in length\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOpen the Bonnet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe multipart bonnet can be displayed open, exposing the highly detailed twelve-cylinder engine and its surrounding pipework.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCopper wire, PVC tubing, springs and separate fittings add texture and depth to the engine compartment. These multimedia components allow careful builders to reproduce fuel lines, control linkages and other details more convincingly than molded plastic alone.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe bonnet may also be installed closed, although concealing a 1:12 scale supercharged U-12 after assembling it feels unnecessarily secretive.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChassis, Suspension and Working Steering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe kit includes a detailed chassis with separate axles, leaf springs, friction dampers, steering linkage and mechanically operated brake components.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe steering is designed to remain functional, allowing the front wheels to be positioned for display. The large-scale suspension and chassis components are clearly visible beneath the narrow body, making careful painting, metallic finishes and subtle weathering particularly rewarding.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRubber tires feature period tread and sidewall detail, while the delicate spoked wheels capture the purposeful appearance of 1920s Grand Prix machinery.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Cockpit With No Spare Space\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe single-seat cockpit includes the driver’s seat, pedals, gear selector, instrument panel, steering column and distinctive flattened steering wheel.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLeather material is supplied for additional interior detailing, along with fabric for wrapping the steering-wheel rim. A photo-etched floor insert represents the wooden cockpit boards—because apparently sitting beside the driveshaft and fuel system was not enough excitement without polished timber underfoot.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe small windscreen is reproduced using the supplied clear sheet, and masking stickers assist with accurately finishing selected components.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClassic Italian Racing Red\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe decal sheet provides the markings for Pietro Bordino’s No. 15 Fiat as it appeared at the 1927 Milan Grand Prix.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe uncomplicated red bodywork places particular emphasis on surface preparation and finish. The exposed fasteners, louvers, external suspension and closely fitted bonnet panels give the completed model plenty of visual interest without requiring an advertising department’s worth of sponsor decals.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA polished race-day finish will emphasize the 806’s elegant lines, while restrained oil staining and mechanical wear can suggest the hurried development of a car that arrived, won and disappeared.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eLarge 1:12 scale multimedia model kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eFinished length approximately 30 cm \/ 11.8 in.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eDetailed supercharged Type 406 twelve-cylinder engine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eOpening multipart bonnet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWorking steering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eComplete chassis and suspension detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eSeparate transmission, exhaust and mechanical components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003ePeriod spoked wheels with detailed rubber tires\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003ePhoto-etched detail parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eDecals for Pietro Bordino’s No. 15 car\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eMasking stickers and clear sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eMiniature screws, nuts and bolts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eLeather, fabric, copper wire, PVC tubing and metal springs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eIllustrated 32-step assembly instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eItaleri Skill Level 5\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor the Experienced Modeler\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eAssembly and painting are required. Paint, plastic cement, cyanoacrylate adhesive and modeling tools are not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Italeri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42957653672038,"sku":"ITA4702","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/3274\/0198\/files\/4702_box_f003db6d-d41f-4af5-9ba5-53440ca156f4.jpg?v=1759503544","url":"https:\/\/www.modelexpo-online.pro\/products\/italeri-fiat-806-grand-prix-1-12-scale","provider":"Model Expo Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}