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Monday, May 27, 2019 - 06:19 PM UTC
Italeri are set to release a large scale 1:12 kit of the Renault RE23 Turbo Formula 1 car.
From the Italeri website: https://www.italeri.com/en/article/768
The new scale model kit will be characterised by the highest level of quality and details (steering wheels and working suspensions, highly detailed engine, removable cowling, slick rubber tires).
In 1977 the French car manufacturer Renault made its debut in the Formula 1 world championship with a dedicated racing team that introduced important innovations in the world of competition. The F1 Renault team took part in the world championship in the 1980 season with the Renault RE20 powered by a turbocharged V6 Renault Gordini EF1 engine capable of delivering 520 HP. The team was completely French as the team of pilots composed by Jean-Pierre Jabouille, with the racing number 15 and René Arnoux with the racing number 16. During the season the team obtained three victories in the Brazil, South Africa and Austria GP. The Renault 20 series was modified and improved but in 1981 season, after the first five races, it was replaced by the 30 series with a redesigned chassis. The kit offers the possibility to build the RE23 version of Jabouille, in the GP in Austria, or the RE24 of Arnoux in the GP in South Africa.


This is a reboxing of the Protar kit from the 1980's.

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Italeri have really been cranking out big scale models, the last couple of years. Overall it looks pretty amazing. Engine looks spectacular. Thanks for the heads up Damian.
MAY 27, 2019 - 10:11 PM
D, As I posted earlier, I'm actually thinking of trying to build just 1 1/12 scale race car per year, and the Renault RE23 is basically a one of a kind from the usual McLarens, & Ferraris. As you posted this is a re-box of the old Protar kit. I've googled reviews and builds that didn't come up with anything worthwhile. The only thing I can find is that the original kit was released late 1980s, and now this re-boxing. It's not going to be cheap, so I'm really a little leery about it. Joel
JUN 02, 2019 - 06:56 AM
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