Lotus 73 F3 1972 #10 Vermilio by MEA Kit 43
Lotus 73 F3 1972 Trimmer - built
Also available MEA056MV Vermilio
The origins of the Lotus 73 were in a still born F2 project and by F3 standards it was an extremely hi-tech and complex car. The design was based around an aluminium tub with subframes to mount the front and rear suspension and the engine, which was a stressed member. Comparing the finished model with photos of the real car, the shock absorber mountings aren’t right and kit builders may wish to make some small modifications. The decals are very good and fit neatly on the built model, which has a reasonable, but not great, level of finish.
| Description: | Lotus 73 F3 1972 #10 Vermilio |
| Catalogue#: | MEA056MV |
| Product Type: | Hand Built |
| Scale: | 1:43 |
| Event: | Formula 1 or single seater |
| Colour: | - |
| Drivers: | Vermilio |
| Sponsors: | #10 Texaco, Ford |
| Dates: | 1972 |
| Race/Position: | - |
| Release Date: | July 2013 |
| Weight: | 325 grams |
| Comments: | Formula 3 |
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.