UT Models Ferrari 412 T2 F1 CAR 1995 #27 Jean Alesi 1:43 Scale Diecast “Pully’s”

Superbly detailed 1:43 scale (10cm long) diecast and plastic model by UT models as one of their “PULLY’S” range of pull-back motor models. Authentic race livery and sponsor logos, rubber tyres, detailed suspension, painted driver with authentic helmet. Working pull-back motor on the rear axle.

The Ferrari 412 T2 was the car with which Ferrari competed in the 1995 Formula One World Championship. Designed by John Barnard and Gustav Brunner at Shalford in the United Kingdom, the car was launched at Maranello on the 6th February, 1995.

The 412 T2's design was largely influenced by major regulation changes imposed by the FIA after the tragic events during the year before: the V12 engine was reduced from 3.5 to 3.0 litre, while new side protection structures were added around the driver's helmet.

Despite concurrent work on the future V10 unit, the engine was 20lb lighter than in 1994 due to use of steel rather than cast iron, fuel capacity was reduced to 125 litres and as a consequence the engine could be mounted further forward. The exhausts were initially inserted through the rear diffuser, however this was changed mid season. The gearbox was again mounted to the block in transverse, improving rear-end weight distribution.

Aerodynamics were revised with larger and more complex bargeboards, while the front and rear wings were also modified to reduce downforce according to the new regulations. In opposition to the majority of teams in 1995, Barnard also dropped the 'raised nose' design which Ferrari had been using for the previous three seasons.

This car proved to be a progressive step ahead compared from the previous year's 412 T1, but due to reliability woes and the continued dominance of the Renault RS7 V10 engine it was still not able to bring Ferrari back into the fight for the title.

Results at the start of the season were promising, with podiums for both drivers as the car was established as a frontrunner. At Imola, Berger started on the front row and went on to set the fastest lap, leading the race before stalling at the pitstops. Jean Alesi won an emotional first race for both driver and chassis at the Canadian Grand Prix, giving Ferrari the lead in the constructors world championship at that point in the season.

At the high speed circuit of Spa at the Belgian Grand Prix, the Ferraris locked out the front row of the grid and hopes were high for a title challenge. However, both cars were out with reliability issues by the halfway point, Alesi having again been leading. The disappointment continued at the Italian Grand Prix, where the Ferraris were running a commanding first and second following the pitstops. However, Berger suffered a bizarre retirement when a TV camera on Alesi's rear wing flew off and destroyed Berger's suspension. Alesi looked set to win his second Grand Prix but subsequently retired with a wheel bearing failure with just 8 laps to go.

Competitiveness waned for the remainder of the season, with the highlight being Alesi's near victory at the Nurburgring, when he came within 3 laps of winning on heavily worn tyres only to be passed by a charging Schumacher on much fresher rubber. The season concluded with the car having scored 73 points in total. This placed Ferrari in third place in the Constructors' standings for 1995.

The 412 T2 was replaced by the Ferrari F310 in 1996.

UT Models was a sister company of Paul's Model Art and AUTOart, both best known for their diecast models. “PULLY’S” were a range of diecast 1:43 scale F1 racing cars from the mid 1990s. The name alluded to the pull-back motor they have on the rear axle.

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