Meng Model 1988 McLaren MP4/4 Formula 1 Race Car Plastic Model Kit, 1/12 Scale
- Unassembled, unpainted plastic model kit
- Large 1/12 scale
- Operable steering, removeable body panels and multiple build options
- Styrene, stainless steel photo-etched, metal and vinyl components
- Includes carbon-fiber, metallic effect and driver markings decals
Meng Model's RS-004 1/12 scale 1988 McLaren MP4/4 Formula 1 Race Car model kit is a precision detailed large scale replica that features removeable front wing and body sections for separate display (stands included), removeable carbon nose box, vinyl tires, metal wishbones, steering track rods, pull rods and steering column which are connected to the fully operable steering wheel, fabric safety belts, precision stainless steel photo-etched radiator, springs, vinyl tubes and screws, and offers the option to separately display the highly detailed RA168E 1.5L V6 turbocharged engine. The kit comes with carbon-fiber, metallic effect and markings decals. Two different build options are offered. You can build the model as the car driven by Ayrton Senna or Alain Prost. The finished model is 14.5" (367mm) long and 6.9" (177mm) wide.
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Meng Model 1988 McLaren MP4/4 Formula 1 Race Car Plastic Model Kit, 1/12 Scale
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Meng Model 1988 McLaren MP4/4 Formula 1 Race Car Plastic Model Kit, 1/12 Scale
- Unassembled, unpainted plastic model kit
- Large 1/12 scale
- Operable steering, removeable body panels and multiple build options
- Styrene, stainless steel photo-etched, metal and vinyl components
- Includes carbon-fiber, metallic effect and driver markings decals
Meng Model's RS-004 1/12 scale 1988 McLaren MP4/4 Formula 1 Race Car model kit is a precision detailed large scale replica that features removeable front wing and body sections for separate display (stands included), removeable carbon nose box, vinyl tires, metal wishbones, steering track rods, pull rods and steering column which are connected to the fully operable steering wheel, fabric safety belts, precision stainless steel photo-etched radiator, springs, vinyl tubes and screws, and offers the option to separately display the highly detailed RA168E 1.5L V6 turbocharged engine. The kit comes with carbon-fiber, metallic effect and markings decals. Two different build options are offered. You can build the model as the car driven by Ayrton Senna or Alain Prost. The finished model is 14.5" (367mm) long and 6.9" (177mm) wide.
After the FIA introduced new engine regulations for Formula 1 cars in late 1987, teams using turbocharged engines encountered some difficulties. The FIA not only tightened restrictions on turbocharged engines, but also decided to officially ban them in 1989. While most teams turned to naturally aspirated engines after receiving the new regulations, McLaren's designers saw a different side of the turbocharged engines. With the idea that the center of gravity and drag of a Formula 1 car would get lower and smaller, McLaren lowered the vehicle as much as possible, lengthened the front and changed the driver's seat angle from 45 degrees to 30 degrees. At the same time, McLaren started cooperation with Honda. The RA168E turbocharged engine was perfectly integrated with the bodywork design. Thus a very competitive racing car, the McLaren MP4/4 was born.
The drivers who made the McLaren MP4/4 a true legend were the genius Ayrton Senna and 'The Professor' Alain Prost. Driven by these two top drivers, the McLaren MP4/4 took most victories in 1988. The two drivers took turns to take the victories. In this season, Senna won his first Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship and McLaren won Formula 1 World Constructors’ Championship with a total of 199 points. A legend was born!
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, including Styrene which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to: www.p65warnings.ca.gov