Thursday, May 12

Preview - Meng offers a "topless option" with their new 'Beamer...

Meng has continued in their co-operation with BMW with this, a licenced version of their Z4 M40i in 1/24th scale. The kit has many of the features of the original represented in plastic, photo-etch & vinyl. We look at the built-up test shot & the real thing in our preview... 

Preview - Meng offers a "topless option" with their new 'Beamer...

BMW Z4 M40i
From Meng Models
Kit No #CS-005 
1/24th scale
Available in June
The Subject: BMW Z4 M40i:
The BMW Z1 was introduced in 1989. The Z stands for Zukunft (German for future). The classic Z series roadsters have gained a lot of fans thanks to their attractive appearance and reasonable prices. The 2019 BMW Z4 was developed on the CLAR platform base, and it’s powered by a 3.0L inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 340 hp. 
The BMW Z4 M40i has received many changes in its appearance, making it look younger and sportier than its last generation. Defined by sportiness and agility. The BMW Z4 Roadster demonstrates its sporty origins on the road. Thanks to the latest technology, innovative powertrain and drivetrain components, it achieves impressive performance values – and driving dynamics in a class of its own.
The BMW Z4 M40i unfolds an aesthetic inspired by motorsport from every perspective. The BMW kidney in mesh design, the elegant hood and elements of the BMW Individual Shadow Line are strong features of the dynamic appearance. A charisma that he translates into a rousing performance on the road. With state-of-the-art technology and innovative drive and chassis components, it achieves impressive performance values - and driving dynamics in a class of its own.
The Kit: 
This MENG CS-005 BMW Z4 M40i is a 1/24th scale plastic model kit officially licensed by BMW. The finished model will be 180mm long, 84mm wide and 55mm high. The kit includes decals for name badges, car dials and strips. It also includes polyurethane tyres. 
This kit includes stainless steel Photo-etched parts, the safety belts made of special fabric material and a pre-cut painting mask are also included. 

The model’s soft top can be built in the raised or lowered position, with both the top up and down included in the kit.
The wheels can be turned from side to side
The hard seats of the sports car are included. The rear car cover tonneau fits into the space provided.
The smallest of compartments is included in the car as per the real thing.
The full Euro / US driving side dash of the car is included in this kit.
The kidney-shaped grilles known to BMW fans are provided on this kit
The stretched top cover of the car with a clear rear window plastic cover fits seamlessly on to the model as on the real thing.
The trademark BMW wheels are included for the vinyl tyres.
 Indicators and lighting of the complex front grille section are included in an easy construction part.
The rear underside of the car is modellers with aero splitters and a full exhaust system and suspension all covered over with the underbody panels.
The kit is expected in early June. You can find more about it on the Meng Models Website