MFH Full Detail McLaren M26 Ver. C - 1/12

Description

The McLaren M26 was the follow up to the M23 – the F1 machine that gave many victories to the McLaren team between the years of 1973 to 1976. The M26 retained many aspects of the M23, including same suspensions, rear wing design, and the use of a DFV engine. It was used in the middle of the 1976 season as a test, and was official used in 1977 debuting at the 5th race of the season (Spanish GP). At the 7th race (Belgium GP) a new design featuring an oil cooler in the front was revealed, and from there on the same setup was used for all races afterwards. At the 9th race (French GP) J. Hunt managed to place 3rd, and in the following British race was able to claim first. Further victories were grasped at the US GP and the final race of the season at Fuji in Japan. The M26 managed three victories during the season, and was 3rd in constructors for that year.
The M26 was used in the following season of 1978 also, with modifications made to the side cowl and brake duct etc. However it did not meet the same performance level as the previous season, with its best results being 3rd in the 9th race at the French GP. It was also used as a replacement car for two races in 1979, but ultimately gave way to McLaren’s first ground effect cars – the M28 and M29.

Ver.C :
1978 Rd.16 Canadian GP #7 J.Hunt / #8 P.Tambay

Based on the 1978 version used at the final Canadian GP race featuring the blue colours of the team sponsor (which was used in the final two races of the season).

Kit features:

• Scale: 1/12
• A full detailed, multi-material kit featuring white metal, resin, etching, metal turned parts, rubber tires, decals and various cords allowing for maximum representation of the original vehicle.
• Aluminum turned parts used for wheel rim, center lock, wheel shaft, engine funnel and muffler ends.
• Front nose, induction pod and side cowl can be pre-printed sponsor logos featured on tires.
• The tire manufacturer logo has been printed.
• Redesigned DFV engine, now with movable cam and crankshaft parts after completion.

*This is an unbuilt model kit that contains parts that need to be assembled. Cement and paint are not included but are required to complete the assembly. Advanced modeling skills are recommended. This model kit contains small parts and is not recommended for small children.