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Fantastic MFH scale model kit where, as usual, various materials are combined, including resin, white metal, turned metal parts, photo-etched parts, rubber tires, different cables and materials to recreate the pipes and connections, and several decal sheets that also include various
carbon fiber patterns. The rims are turned from
black aluminum with a completely realistic finish. This kit allows you to choose between two liveries, such as the one used by
Jean Alesi to reach the second step of the podium at the Monaco Grand Prix, or the one with which Japanese driver
Satoru Nakajima achieved a sixth-place finish at his home Grand Prix, held at the Suzuka circuit. These good results allowed Tyrrell to finish fifth (out of 21 teams) in the 1990 Constructors' Championship.
Additional details for the
Tyrrell Ford 019 car scale model kit:
- Manufactured by Model Factory Hiro in 1/12 scale with reference MFH-K865 (also listed as K865 and K-865).
- Belongs to the Tyrrell Racing Organisation Team.
- Recreation of the vehicle racing at the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix and the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1990.
- Includes 3D printed parts, photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, seatbelt fabric, turned metal parts, vacuum formed parts, water slide decals, white metal parts, other materials, assembly instructions and painting instructions.
- Package measures 265 mm x 360 mm x 95 mm (width x depth x height), weighting 1778 g (review pending).
The Tyrrell 019 debuted at the 1990 San Marino Grand Prix, featuring a never-before-seen design with a high nose and a negative dihedral front wing, lacking a central section. Thanks to its raised nose and the front wing's position away from the ground, it redirected airflow instead of cutting it off, achieving a significant increase in downforce generated by the car's underbody.
This aerodynamic revolution of the 019 was developed by aerodynamic designer Jean-Claude Migeot, under the direction of team owner Ken Tyrrell and chief designer Harvey Postlethwaite. Migeot had already conceived the idea while working for the Renault team, cutting a piece from the underside of the chassis. The aerodynamic gain was so significant that the initial conclusion was that the wind tunnel (still very rudimentary) had malfunctioned. However, after several further checks, it was proven that this was not the case, that the tunnel was providing correct data, and that the concept could be exploited to increase downforce. The influence of this design was undeniable, as not only did many teams implement the design the following year, but it even remains a trend in F1 today.
The front suspension used a "monoshock" system inherited from the previous 018, in which a single spring damper was shared between both suspension arms. The engine used in the Tyrrell 019 was a Ford-Cosworth DFR 3.5 V8, an evolution of the DFV, a truly underpowered engine that, even combined with a revolutionary chassis, failed to compete with other teams such as McLaren, Ferrari, Benetton, and Williams.
But perhaps the key to the Tyrrell 019's occasional high performance was its talented driver, Jean Alesi, who, on circuits where power wasn't the most important factor, was able to compete on equal terms with his rivals, even achieving second place in the 1990 Monaco Grand Prix. The team's other driver, Satoru Nakajima, also scored points for Tyrrell, achieving sixth place in both the Italian Grand Prix and his home race, the Japanese Grand Prix.
SpotModel recommends this product exclusively for experienced professional modellers and collectors. Take appropriate precautions as this product is not a toy, it can be toxic and/or dangerous. Keep away from children. Use is not allowed for children under 14 years.
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If you like scale models with a multitude of parts, that include all possible details, and that can even pose a challenge, without a doubt, the Japanese brand
Model Factory Hiro (MFH) is your option. Scale models that combine the most diverse materials, available in various scales (from 1/43 to 1/12) and recreating both racing cars and motorcycles, which are a delight even from the moment of opening the box. A brand that you have to try at least once in your life!
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