Lancia D24 Sport 1st CPA 1953 Fangio by MEA Kit 43
The kit parts for this model were fairly
simple and we commented that we
would have preferred to see a few of
the cast in details as individual parts
instead. They don’t show up badly on
the built as the detail painting has been
carefully done and the items such as
the etched grille look very good. The paint finish on our sample was to a fairly
authentic level for the period and our only real gripe was a slight nick in a decal
where it has had to conform to some pretty sharp edges on vents.
| Description: | Lancia D24 Sport 1st CPA 1953 Fangio |
| Catalogue#: | MEA041M |
| Product Type: | Hand Built |
| Scale: | 1:43 |
| Event: | Carrera Panamericana |
| Colour: | - |
| Drivers: | Fangio |
| Sponsors: | #36 |
| Dates: | 1953 |
| Race/Position: | Winner |
| Release Date: | June 2009 |
| Weight: | 325 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.