Description

Model data

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Model number(s): RA-1014 58014

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Model name: Martini Mk.22 Renault

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Model group: Electric Radio Control Series

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Kit type: Assembly kit

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Scale: 1/10

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Chassis: F2 (Click for info)

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Release date: 28 Jun 1979

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Last year available: 1983

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Type of model: Formula 2

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Body material: High Impact Styrol

Released by Tamiya on June 28, 1979, this RC model of the Martini Mk22 Renault was based on the alloy plate F2 chassis.

RenÔøΩ Arnoux and Didier Pironi raced the real Martini Mk22 Renault in 1979 in F2 racing, both with limited success only.

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The Tamiya model was released in June of the same year and faithfully reproduced in great detail the original F2 car's body shell in ABS hard plastic, complete with all the cars livery.

Enthusiasts found the kit easy to assemble and loved the realistic body shell. The only real disappointment was the under powered RS-380 Motor.

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Model description & notes:

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The Martini Mk.22 Renault is the second Tamiya model on the F2 chassis. The body is moulded in quite bright yellow ABS plastic. The images above show the body only with a coat of clear on the yellow main body and the blue motor hood / air intake. As with the Tamiya models from this area, the body is very detailed and a challenge to paint correctly. In particular, the engine department requires patience. The F2 models are all equipped with 380 motors, which must have been underpowered because of the relative heavy ABS body and chassis. All three F2 models (not including the F2 CS Honda) share the same chassis. There are no differences except in the rear where the March have the wing mounted, where the other two have a steel wire bumper.

Unfortunately this was never very popular globally and although rare to locate, are not as collectable as other car models in the "Tamiya First 100". This is reflected in the low purchase price of the model today.

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Manuals

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TAMIYA MARTINI MK.22BRENAULT F2 1977 1979 VINTAGE KIT