Tamiya 25172 McLaren Ford MP4/8 (1/20)

Tamiya 25172 McLaren Ford MP4/8 in 1:20 scale is a plastic model kit designed for both passionate car modelers and Formula 1 enthusiasts. This set is a faithful miniature of the historic race car that had a significant impact on racing in the early 1990s.

Detailed features of the Tamiya 25172 McLaren Ford MP4/8 (1:20) model:

• Scale: 1:20
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Made of high-quality plastic with perfect casting precision
• Model does not include glue or paints — these must be purchased separately, allowing individual selection of color palette
• The kit offers excellent detail reproduction — clear body panel divisions, interior cockpit elements, as well as components of the power unit
• Option to build the model with the engine cover open or closed, allowing display of the detailed Ford engine
• Clear assembly instructions include photos and easy-to-follow diagrams
• Recommended for experienced modelers — difficulty level 4/5

Historical and technical information:

• The McLaren Ford MP4/8 was used by the McLaren team in the 1993 Formula 1 World Championship season
• Country of origin and use: United Kingdom
• The car was designed under the supervision of F1 engineering legend — Gordon Murray
• The MP4/8 competed in historic races, and Ayrton Senna, among others, won the iconic 1993 European Grand Prix at Donington Park in this car
• Period of use: modern era — 1993 F1 season
• Powered by the Ford HBA8 V8 engine and featured advanced (for the time) electronic systems such as traction control and active suspension

Product recommendation and purpose:

The Tamiya 25172 McLaren Ford MP4/8 (1/20) model is a great choice for motorsport fans, Formula 1 history enthusiasts, and advanced modelers. The high quality of the sprues, pronounced panel lines, and the option to display the interior make it a striking display piece. We especially recommend this model to collectors of racing cars and to dedicated fans of Ayrton Senna. The level of component complexity and the need for precise painting mean that the set is best suited to those with some modeling experience (difficulty level 4/5).