Posts tagged: Racing
The FIA World Endurance Championship returns this weekend with the season-opening Qatar 1812 km race. Celebrating the start of the new season, we present our 1:8 scale recreations of Ferrari's entrants, the 499P Hypercar and the 296 GT3.
The Le Mans Winning Ferrari 499P
What an exciting time for Ferrari and for Le Mans. We invite you to take a deep dive into the photoshoot of our first two completed 1:8 scale models of the #51 and #50 Ferrari 499P that raced at the 2023 Le Mans Centenary.
Our Finest Projects - 2023 Model Highlights
For our development and model build teams it's been a busy year, with a stream of new edition model developments and unique projects undertaken. Here is a summary of the new models launched in 2023.
Introducing the Ferrari 296 GT3
We can now reveal the photoshoot of our first completed 1:8 scale model of the Ferrari 296 GT3. Having received approval from Ferrari's design and engineering teams, following a deep examination of all aspects of the prototype model, replicas of the 296 GT3 are now available to order.
Formula 1 Returns
The wait is over: Formula 1 returned to the track for competitive racing last weekend in Bahrain. A feeling of stability will permeate the paddock in 2023, but there have still been plenty of changes as we head into the longest season on record. To celebrate the return of the world's premier motorsport competition, we would like to share a summary of our most recent Formula 1 model developments.
Announcing Race Weathered Ferrari 250 LM
Amalgam is delighted to share images of the latest addition to our exclusive and iconic collection of Race Weathered models: the Ferrari 250 LM at 1:8 scale, as driven to victory by Masten Gregory and Jochen Rindt in the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on the 19th and 20th of June 1965. Read on to learn more about this project and discover the full collection.
A Clean Sweep in Sicily
The 17th running of the Targa Florio occurred in 1926 at the Medio Circuito Madonie in Palermo, Sicily. A considerable grid of 34 cars entered, with two races running simultaneously: the Coppa, only open to factory teams, and the Targa, which was also open to independent drivers.
Amalgam Launch 1:8 Scale Formula E Collection
Amalgam are delighted to introduce a new collection off 1:8 scale models: the Formula E Collection. With many connections to FE including a friendship with the designer of the car and the manager of Jean Eric Vergne, we are increasingly involved as the series grows in strength each season, working alongside the FE teams and manufacturers: Renault, Jaguar, ABT, Mahindra, Porsche and Mercedes EQ to a name but a few.