[GP-49] 1/20 Brabham BT46B FANCAR #1

Experience the engineering marvel of Formula 1 history with the Fujimi 1/20 Brabham BT46B FANCAR #1 plastic model kit. This highly detailed kit brings to life the legendary "Fan Car," a revolutionary design that left an indelible mark on motorsport despite its brief appearance.

Designed by Gordon Murray for the 1978 Formula One season, the Brabham BT46B was a groundbreaking response to the dominant ground effect cars of its era, like the Lotus 79. Its distinctive feature was a large fan at the rear, ingeniously claimed for cooling, but which also actively extracted air from beneath the car, creating an immense vacuum effect that effectively sucked the car to the track for superior downforce and grip. Driven by the legendary Niki Lauda, this innovative machine famously won its only race, the 1978 Swedish Grand Prix, before being withdrawn by the team.

This Fujimi kit captures the authentic design and intricate components of this iconic vehicle in 1/20 scale, offering a thrilling and rewarding build experience for motorsport enthusiasts and modelers alike. It is not a curbside kit, featuring a complete and detailed engine, replicating the flat-12 Alfa Romeo power unit.

Key Features:

• Highly detailed 1/20 scale plastic model kit of the Brabham BT46B "Fan Car"
• Accurately reproduces the revolutionary fan system and unique aerodynamics of the actual car
• Includes a complete and intricate engine assembly
• Designed for an authentic and realistic finish

What's Included:

• Multiple plastic sprues (black, white, chrome)
• Clear plastic sprue for windscreen and other transparent parts
• Decal sheet for authentic markings
• Rubber tires

Specifications:

• Scale: 1/20
• Brand: Fujimi
• Product Number: GP-49 (091532)
• Barcode/UPC: 4968728091532
• Material: Injection-moulded plastic
• Assembly required. Paint and glue are not included.