Tamiya Yamaha YZR-M1 '04 No.7/No.33 14100 1/12

Tamiya Yamaha YZR-M1 '04 No.7/No.33 14100 1/12 Scale

Experience the thrill of Yamaha's championship-winning machine with the Tamiya 14100 1/12 Yamaha YZR-M1 '04 No.7/No.33 highly detailed plastic assembly model kit! This kit accurately depicts the vibrant red and silver "Spain's No.1" Tech3 team motorcycle from the 2004 MotoGP season, representing the machines ridden by Spanish veteran Carlos Checa and Italian rider Marco Melandri.

Historical Background

Featuring a powerful 990cc in-line 4-cylinder engine, the Yamaha YZR-M1 was ready to take on the dominant Honda RC211V in the 2004 MotoGP. With Rossi at the helm, the YZR-M1 didn't disappoint, helping Yamaha obtain their first rider's championship since Wayne Rainey won in 1992 and giving legendary rider Valentino Rossi his fourth consecutive rider's title. Following the release of Rossi and Abe's metallic blue bike, Tamiya now presents the vibrant red and silver YZR-M1 to our highly detailed 1/12 scale motorcycle series. The "Spain's No. 1" Yamaha was ridden by top Spanish rider Carlos Checa and Italian young gun Marco Melandri.

Key Features

• Exceptional Mechanical Detail: Intricately reproduced 990cc liquid-cooled 4-cylinder in-line engine, ram air box, and twin-spar aluminum deltabox frame
• Dual Rider Customization: Includes an additional seat and seat cowling specifically for Marco Melandri's version to reflect the unique seat adjustments made for his smaller 164cm stature
• Display Options: Side and seat cowlings, as well as the fuel tank, are attached via small screws and poly caps, allowing them to be removed after assembly to display the internal mechanics
• Premium Decals: High-quality Cartograf decals for both Checa's No. 7 and Melandri's No. 33 bikes
• Authentic Tires: Solid synthetic rubber tires with realistic racing slick texture that look and feel authentic
• Quality Details: Three-dimensional "tuning fork" Yamaha emblem sticker for the tank adds exceptional realism
• Easy Assembly: Poly caps are used for easy damper assembly and cowling attachment

Model Specifications

• Scale: 1/12
• Overall Length: 172mm (6.77 inches)
• Overall Width: 56mm (2.2 inches)
• Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
• Assembly Required: Yes (glue and paint required for completion)

What's Included

• Detailed plastic parts for complete motorcycle assembly
• High-quality Cartograf decals for both No. 7 and No. 33 bikes
• Extra seat and seat cowling for Melandri's bike configuration
• Three-dimensional Yamaha "tuning fork" emblem sticker
• Synthetic rubber racing slick tires
• Poly caps for damper and cowling assembly
• Small screws for removable cowlings
• Illustrated assembly instructions

About the Riders

Feel the power of the YZR-M1 as you assemble this highly detailed replica model representing the bikes ridden in the 2004 MotoGP season by Carlos Checa (No. 7) and 2002 250cc world champion Marco Melandri (No. 33). Internal mechanics have been reproduced in exceptional detail, including the engine, exhaust, ram air box, and suspension system.

Complementary Products

Enhance your motorcycle modeling experience with these related products from MPM Hobbies:

• 1/12 Scale Model Motorcycles
• Tamiya Model Kits
• Model Paints and Finishing Supplies
• Model Building Tools
• Decals and Detail Sets

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