Factory Yamaha YZR 500 2001 1/12 Scale Plastic Kit - Tamiya 14088  [14088]

Overview and features of Tamiya 14088 YZR 500 2001 (1/12)

This 1/12 scale plastic kit reproduces the Factory Yamaha YZR 500 2001 as a display model with precise bodywork and race livery for dedicated builders.

The 2001 Yamaha YZR 500 campaigned in the 500cc world championship and introduced chassis balance revisions plus carbon-fibre body panels to enhance high-speed stability. The factory effort that year produced several noteworthy finishes from riders including Massimiliano Biaggi and Carlos Checa. The changes concentrated on improving throttle response and corner exit performance.

Modelers can use this kit to recreate the period look with carbon-style panels and team graphics. Accurate colour matching, layered clear coats and decal setting solutions will help reproduce the intended glossy and matte surfaces. Masking techniques and small-detail brushes are recommended for trim and stripe work.

A precise 1/12 interpretation of the 2001 factory racing machine, suited to serious modellers and collectors.