I know I swore no more 1/12 kits, especially from Model Factory Hiro, but I couldn't resist the reissued P2, and the box turned up yesterday.
Alfa's racing department was run by Enzo Ferrari in 1924. Enzo hired Vittorio Jano away from Fiat and got him to design a new 2-litre supercharged straight 8 for the new P2; the car was immediately successful in 1924 and went on to win the inaugural Automobile World Champioship in 1925. The kit reproduces the 1924 version as driven to a win in the Italian GP by Alberto Ascari, or the French GP by Giuseppe Campari.
One advantage compared to kits of the 917 or 908/03 is the lack of teensie weensie structural tubing. Getting it all to line up should be easier, although the resin frame rails are bent and will need some gentle heat.
The wheels will require spokes installed, but I am (ahem) something of an expert at this by now. Haha, just joking, Mr Murphy.
Initial triage of the various bits seems positive and I have got all the major bits for the engine identified.
And so starts another saga. Stay tuned!
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