This superb model of a Maserati 8CL was built by Wolfgang Schmidt. Externally it is absolutely scale, based on an existing example, but with internal alterations to incorporate a working, model engine. The independent front suspension has working steering. It is under the bonnet where the biggest compromises can be found, but with that in place it is another superb piece of model making. Recreating tiny details in 1/8th scale is never easy, but Wolfgang has done a super job.

Starting from scratch on a scale model is so much easier than having to work on a part built semi scale project as John Goodall found when resurrecting a long abandoned Maserati model.

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