Van Diemen RF88 Festival 1988 Schumacher by MEA Kit 43
Like all aspiring racing drivers of the time, Schumacher’s next step after karts was Formula Ford. We’ve been unable to find any photos of him from the Festival at Brands Hatch, probably because he was relatively unknown and crashed in the heat, but the car has been restored and has been for sale for some time. In terms of decoration, the model matches that restored car very well. Things are a little rough around the edges, both on the bodywork and the suspension, but it is an important piece of the Schumacher racing history.
| Description: | Van Diemen RF88 Festival 1988 Schumacher |
| Catalogue#: | MEASPL008 |
| Product Type: | Hand Built |
| Scale: | 1:43 |
| Event: | Formula 1 or single seater |
| Colour: | - |
| Drivers: | Schumacher M |
| Sponsors: | #52, Bergmeister Sport, LUK, Ford, SL Autotuning |
| Dates: | 1988 |
| Race/Position: | - |
| Release Date: | July 2014 |
| Weight: | 325 grams |
| Comments: | Formula Ford Festival. Arrived 03/07/14 |
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.