Lotus 11 Sebring 12hrs 1956 #45 Chapman/Bastrup by MEA Kit 43
Lotus XI Sebring 1956 #45
The factory entered Lotus XI of Chapman and Bastrup raced in bare aluminium and the photos that we have found of it in the race show it pulled over on the infield looking rather battered and then rather dramatically going up in flames! Bruno Mea has finished the car in matt silver, as we often see for bare aluminium, and the shape of the undamaged XI looks good, although placement of small details such as filler caps is slightly off.
| Description: | Lotus 11 Sebring 12hrs 1956 #45 Chapman/Bastrup |
| Catalogue#: | MEASPL003 |
| Product Type: | Hand Built |
| Scale: | 1:43 |
| Event: | Sebring 12hrs, GT & Sports Car Racing |
| Colour: | - |
| Drivers: | Chapman, Bastrup |
| Sponsors: | #45 |
| Dates: | 1956 |
| Race/Position: | - |
| Release Date: | February 2021 |
| 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.