Italeri - 1:12 McLaren MP4/2C Prost-Rosberg

Italeri McLaren MP4/2C — Formula 1 Racing Car — 1:12 Scale Model Kit

The McLaren MP4/2C represents a fascinating era of Formula 1, combining turbocharged racing technology, aerodynamic development, and engineering precision.

With its unmistakable white and red livery, open-wheel configuration, and detailed mechanical structure, this classic McLaren makes an impressive addition to any motorsport collection.

Italeri recreates the car in 1:12 scale, featuring a highly detailed engine and suspension, detailed cockpit, removable body cowling, rubber tires, photo-etched parts, and two decal sheets for two versions.

The McLaren MP4/2C

Developed for the 1986 Formula 1 season, the McLaren MP4/2C continued the successful engineering philosophy of the MP4/2 family.

Its low aerodynamic body, exposed wheels, compact cockpit, and carefully designed bodywork capture the visual character of 1980s Formula 1.

The model features the classic McLaren white and red appearance, Shell-inspired markings, and Goodyear racing tires, creating a strong period motorsport identity.

A Classic Formula 1 Car in 1:12 Scale

The 1:12 scale provides an impressive display presence while allowing the mechanical and aerodynamic details to be reproduced with excellent visibility.

The exterior features:

- Detailed McLaren MP4/2C body

- Classic Formula 1 open-wheel configuration

- Detailed front and rear aerodynamic sections

- Detailed front and rear wings

- Detailed cockpit and driver area

- Detailed side bodywork

- Exposed racing wheels

- Goodyear-style racing tires

- Shell-inspired racing markings

- White, red, and black color scheme

- Removable body cowling

Detailed Engine and Suspension

The kit includes a highly detailed engine and detailed mechanical components, allowing the modeler to reproduce the technical character of the original Formula 1 machine.

The detailed suspension is also prominently represented, complementing the exposed-wheel configuration and adding realism to the completed model.

The large 1:12 scale provides plenty of room for careful painting and finishing of these mechanical components.

A racing car's body tells you where it is going.

The engine tells you how it gets there.

Removable Body Cowling

One of the highlights of the kit is the removable body cowling.

The model can be displayed with the bodywork installed for a clean racing-car presentation or removed to showcase the detailed engine and internal mechanical structure.

This gives collectors additional flexibility when displaying the completed model and allows the engineering beneath the aerodynamic bodywork to become part of the presentation.

Detailed Cockpit

The kit includes a detailed cockpit and driver area, allowing the modeler to reproduce the compact environment of a classic Formula 1 racing car.

The dashboard, steering wheel, seat, and surrounding components can be enhanced through careful painting and detailing.

The 1:12 scale makes these details particularly enjoyable to work with and easy to appreciate once completed.

Photo-Etched Parts

Photo-etched parts are included to reproduce finer details with greater precision.

Combined with the detailed plastic components, decals, and careful finishing, they provide additional opportunities for experienced modelers to achieve a refined result.

Racing Livery and Decals

The kit features the unmistakable visual identity of a classic McLaren Formula 1 car, with its white and red finish, Shell-inspired markings, and Goodyear tire branding.

It includes 2 new decal sheets and decals for 2 versions, giving modelers additional options for completing the car.

Careful decal application and painting bring the distinctive 1980s Formula 1 appearance to life.

Kit Features

- Italeri McLaren MP4/2C Formula 1 model kit

- 1:12 scale

- Kit No. 4711

- McLaren MP4/2C

- Classic Formula 1 racing car design

- Detailed racing bodywork

- Detailed front and rear aerodynamic sections

- Detailed engine

- Detailed suspension

- Detailed cockpit

- Detailed mechanical components

- Removable body cowling

- Rubber tires

- Racing-style wheels

- Photo-etched parts

- 2 new decal sheets

- Decals for 2 versions

- Shell-inspired racing markings

- Goodyear tire branding

- White, red, and black color scheme

- Ideal for Formula 1 collectors and model enthusiasts

The Italeri McLaren MP4/2C captures the character of a classic Formula 1 machine in an impressive 1:12 scale.

Its detailed engine, suspension, cockpit, removable bodywork, photo-etched parts, and distinctive racing livery make it a rewarding project for motorsport enthusiasts and experienced modelers.

The McLaren MP4/2C was built to attack the racetrack.

This miniature version was built to attack your workbench.

Assembly, paint, and cement are required and sold separately.