Tamiya #20019 – Williams FW11 Honda F-1 Model kit

Description

Introducing the Tamiya #20019 – Williams FW11 Honda F-1 Model kit, new in box! This is a highly sought-after item for any Formula One racing fan or model enthusiast. This 1/20 scale model kit is based on the Williams FW11 Honda F-1 car.  This car competed in the 1986 Formula One season, driven by legendary racers Nelson Piquet and Nigel Mansell.

The Williams FW11 Honda F-1 car was a significant advancement in F1 racing technology and a game changer in its time. The car featured a lightweight carbon-fiber monocoque chassis, a powerful 1.5-liter Honda V6 turbo engine, and advanced aerodynamic design. With this car, Piquet won his second world championship, and Williams secured the constructors’ championship for the second year in a row.

Tamiya, the manufacturer of this model kit, is known for producing high-quality model kits that are accurate in their details and easy to assemble. This kit comes with over 150 parts, including rubber tires, metal transfers, and a detailed instruction manual to help guide you through the assembly process.

This new-in-box Tamiya #20019 – Williams FW11 Honda F-1 Model kit is a rare find, and an excellent addition to any F1 racing or model collection.

Great moments in this car’s history

1986 Season:

• The Williams FW11 Honda made its first appearance at the Brazilian Grand Prix, where Nelson Piquet won the race.
• Throughout the season, Piquet and teammate Nigel Mansell won a total of nine out of sixteen races, making the Williams team champions.
• At the Hungarian Grand Prix, Piquet won pole position by an amazing 2.5 seconds!
• In the last race of the season, Mansell won the Australian Grand Prix after Piquet crashed in qualifying and couldn’t start.

1987 Season:

• An updated version of the car called the FW11B was introduced, which had a new transmission and an even better engine.
• Piquet and Mansell were still a great team, winning twelve out of sixteen races
• They secured both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships for Williams two years in a row!
• During the season, the car set many lap records, with Piquet setting the fastest lap in five races and Mansell in three.
• At the British Grand Prix, Mansell won in front of his home crowd by passing his teammate Piquet on the final lap of the race!