A top-quality plastic kit of the Honda RA273 F1 racing car. The kit delivers an unprecedented level of detail, whether it's a sophisticated steering wheel, functional suspension, detailed powertrain, removable body panels or rubber tires.
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The Honda RA273 entered the F1 championship in 1966. At the heart of the car was a monumental, longitudinally mounted 3.0-liter V12 engine, which produced over 380 horsepower at 11,500 rpm. A distinctive feature of the car was a tangle of twelve exhaust pipes, nicknamed the “bundle of snakes”, which ended above the gearbox and gave the car an unmistakable aggressive look and sound.
Despite the higher chassis weight, the Honda RA273 was one of the most powerful machines on the starting field. Legends such as Richie Ginther and world champion John Surtees fought behind the wheel of this technological gem, who won a valuable podium position in Kyalami, South Africa. The Tamiya kit in royal scale 1:12 makes this raw mechanics of the sixties era stand out!
Kit characteristics:
- top-quality plastic kit of the legendary Honda RA273 single-seater in 1:12 scale;
- swivel front wheels and fully functional suspension with metal coil springs;
- a perfectly crafted Honda V12 powertrain with detailed injection, ignition and iconic exhaust manifold system;
- precisely crafted cockpit with detailed instrument panel, steering wheel, gear lever and pedals;
- removable body panels (front grille and engine cover) allow for a view into the internal chassis structure;
- authentic Firestone rubber tires with realistic tread patterns;
- the package includes a rich set of photo-etched parts for radiator grilles, brake discs, intake meshes and seat belt buckles;
- premium decals included for authentic Honda team coloration.
Model specifications:
- scale: 1:12,
- length: 333 mm,
- width: 143 mm,
- height: 70 mm,
- number of decal versions: 3.
Tamiya paints needed:
- TS-7, X-1, X-2, X-3, X-7, X-10, X-11, X-18, X-19, XF-1, XF-2, XF-7, XF-15, XF-16, XF-56.
Need to purchase:
- colors,
- glue for plastic models,
- thinner,
- brushes.
