Ajinomoto Honda Nsr250 '90
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Description
This model kit recreates the Honda NSR250 works machine, which swept the 250cc class of the two-wheeled road racing world championship from 1986 to 2002. During this time, Honda won 11 manufactures titles including two consecutive wins. Furthermore, Honda produced 5 world champions.
One of these champions included Masahiro Shimizu who competed in the MotoGP 250cc class, and was considered by many as a rider with a rare talent. He first gained worldwide attention by taking pole position at Suzuka in 1987, and after winning the All-Japan Championship that year went on to the bigger MotoGP stage under the sponsorship of Ajinomoto. At the highest level, he earned Top-10 overall ranking finishes in 3 consecutive years before retiring in 1992.
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Specifications
- Construction Type Assembly kit
- Decals Included
- Discontinued True
- Photo-Etch Parts Not included
- Required To Complete Cement, Paint and Finishing Supplies
- Scale 1/12
- Special Feature 1 Cowlings are made from clear plastic material, so modelers can choose to leave them unpainted to enable viewing of interior details.
- Special Feature 2 Small precision-made screws are used to attach/detach the cowlings, engine, and wheels.
- Special Feature 3 Rear suspension features metal coil spring for enhanced realism.
- Special Feature 4 Solid synthetic rubber tires provide an authentic racing flavor.
- Special Feature 5 Beautiful Cartograf decals, including special markings for the perforated side cowlings, depict bike ridden by Masahiro Shimizu to 2nd place at the 1990 British GP.
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