Tamiya 14037 Yamaha RZV-500R 1/12 Scale Plastic Model Kit For Sale

Tamiya ventured into the modeling business in 1948, with a scale wooden ship model kit. Since then, Tamiya has been striving to offer merchandise that can truly be called \'First in Quality Around the World.\' Now Tamiya is offering more than 300 different products, both in the fields of precision static models and high performance radio control vehicles. These products are not only sold in Japan but also exported in vast quantities to the United States, Europe, South East Asia, and to many other parts of the world. The standard of excellence achieved by Tamiya is regarded as among the very finest in the world of model hobbies. This finely detailed plastic model kit requires assembly and painting. Item is brand new and in its original factory packaging. Listing images are stock pictures provided by the manufacturer or the distributor. The 1/12 scale Yamaha RZV500R model kit is a re-issue model that was last released in 2011. It features newly added B5-size double-sided pamphlet with color photos of the full-size bike for painting reference, and updated instruction manual. About the Yamaha RZV500R The Yamaha RZV500R was announced at the Tokyo Motor Show 1983 with specs that basically made it equivalent to the road racer YZR500. Inheriting its lightweight, compact design from the YZR, the RZV featured a 500cc 2-stroke water-cooled V4 engine capable of 64hp and 230km/h top speed, which provided performance on the level of a liter-class motorcycle. The RZV500R opened a new era of 2-stroke sports bikes and was invested with Yamaha’s significant knowledge of both 2-stroke engines and racing. 1/12 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 172mm, width: 56mm, height: 97mm. Includes a newly added B5-size double-sided pamphlet with color photos for painting reference. Features realistic depictions of details such as a 500cc 2-stroke water-cooled V4 engine, SU carburetors, air cleaner and chambers. The Yamaha Monocross suspension at rear is authentically depicted with a metal spring. 1.6mm screw heads are changed to + shape, so small screwdriver is included. Comes with solid depictions of 16-inch front and 18-inch rear tires. High-quality Cartograf decals are included.