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SLK 135 represents the Ferrari 312 as it appeared during the 1969 Monaco GP. This version differs from our earlier British GP kit with different front and rear wings and an altered oil cooler arrangement nestled in the rear wing.

Full colour instructions provide decal placement guide.

..…Detailed assembly and painting instruction.

…And reference photos of the real car, including the specific wing designs for this version.

Markings are minimal for cars from this era, but all are faithfully designed and sharply printed.

The spread of cast parts shows the typical mix of larger, core components and then many finely cast detail parts

A built version of the British GP kit gives some sense for the finished model, and will be used to highlight the changes

Photo etch metal parts are included for the details which are too fine for cast metal

The rear wing ‘sheet’ is included as an etched part, with fastener details included

The smaller parts can lose perspective when photographed, but feature beautiful cast details

A guide is included for bending the rear wing to ensure the accurate profile is achieved

The main body casting is perfectly formed and features delicate recessed panel lines

The nose cone demonstrates all we have learned over many decades of refining our casting processes. The single piece is perfectly formed, rigid, but featuring delicate details

Another angle of the nose

Comparing the Monaco GP nose to the British GP version

Front lower suspension wishbones are cast to allow an accurate tubular profile and detailed attachment points

The one-piece wheels include fine hub and spoke details

One fine photo comparing the Monaco rear wing with the British GP version. This will look rather different when complete in your collection.