Lancia D24 Sport 1st Carrera Panamerica 1953 #36 Fangio by MEA Kit 43
Here we have something a little different
from MEA Kit 43. Previous releases
have been influenced by Bruno Mea’s
passion for motorcycles and Lotus
cars but here we see something a little
larger and also a collaboration with
two other modellers. The pattern for
Fangio’s Carrera PanAmericana entry
has been created by Pierre Laugier (LP
Creation) and Alain Metroz (ex-PM) and they’ve done a good job with the shape.
Much of the surface detail of the model is moulded in, including panel fasteners
etc, and we would prefer to see these as accessories, but it does help keep the
cost down a little. The casting (by Gaffe) is generally clean, with just a little clean
up needed and it should be a fairly straightforward build.
| Description: | Lancia D24 Sport 1st Carrera Panamerica 1953 #36 Fangio |
| Catalogue#: | MEA041 |
| Product Type: | Resin/Metal Kit |
| Scale: | 1:43 |
| Event: | Carrera Panamericana |
| Colour: | - |
| Drivers: | Fangio |
| Sponsors: | #36 |
| Dates: | 1953 |
| Race/Position: | Winner |
| Release Date: | April 2009 |
| Weight: | 250 grams |
| Comments: | - |
About MEA Kit 43
An interesting range initially specialising in 1:43 motorcycles. The nature of the subjects and the size of many of the parts mean that these are best suited to those with good eyesight! Casting quality is variable and this combined with the size puts them firmly in the 'for the experienced modeller' category.
Alongside the bikes are a number of Dakar raid subjects and early Lotus race cars, again offered as kits and hand builts. The SPL series is hand built only and concentrates on very unusual race cars. Build quality is basic, variable and nowhere near the class leaders and usually presented in recycled Spark cases. Very interesting subjects that may otherwise not be modelled and therefore for the hardcore collector.
Made in France.