{"product_id":"tamiya-tyrrell-p34-six-wheeler-with-photo-etched-parts-1-12-plastic-model-kit-item-12036","title":"Tamiya Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler with Photo-Etched Parts 1\/12 Plastic Model Kit - Item #12036","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTamiya Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler with Photo-Etched Parts 1\/12 Plastic Model Kit - Item #12036\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e1\/12 Scale\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Tamiya large-scale plastic model recreates the Tyrrell P34. Arguably the most radical design ever to compete in Formula 1, the Tyrrell P34 caused a sensation when it was revealed to the public. The car's designer, Derek Gardner, wanted to reduce drag by making the frontal area smaller, so instead of two normal-sized tires he used four small diameter tires that could be steered together. This also meant that the tires would be shrouded by the nose, further reducing drag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnnounced on September 22, 1975, the Tyrrell P34 caused a sensation - little wonder when one considers that it was the first six-wheeled Formula One car! Its layout employed 4 front wheels in an effort to reduce air drag while simultaneously improving the car's braking and steering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing a number of test sessions and associated updates to the design, the P34 debuted in the hands of Patrick Depailler in the Spanish GP of May 1976. Things really took off a month later at the Swedish GP when Jody Scheckter led home Depailler in a marvellous 1-2 finish for the P34, demonstrating the potential that the car had, underlined by Tyrrell's 3rd place finish in that year's Constructors' standings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis is a 1\/12 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 336mm, width: 168mm, height: 84mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Moving depictions of complex front and rear suspensions employ coil springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSteering wheel moves the front wheels via a realistic rack and pinion system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe engine is realistically rendered with an array of pipes, cords and lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFeatures aluminium air funnels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFront, side and cockpit cowl parts are removable, allowing inspection of the detail underneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA superbly detailed finish is provided by photo-etched parts depicting brake discs, radiator parts, nose wing endplates, seatbelt parts, and more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMain decals are a product of Cartograf. Markings are included to recreate car numbers 3 or 4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSemi-pneumatic synthetic rubber tyres give a realistic finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52321698414888,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/8707\/4600\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-03at11.22.17am.png?v=1788431049","url":"https:\/\/slickshifts.co.uk\/products\/tamiya-tyrrell-p34-six-wheeler-with-photo-etched-parts-1-12-plastic-model-kit-item-12036","provider":"Slick-Shifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}