Renault “F1” Racing Car
Built by Chris Smith in June 2006
This kit had to ordered through a Renault dealer. The stockroom man who handed it to me was ashtonished — he hadn’t seen any Meccano for years!
The model is tricky to build. Though the wrapping says it is suitable for eight-years plus, it would be impossible for eight-year old fingers.
It is an excellent representation of the real thing but the designers could have used more imagination and included a motor, plus a steering wheel that really steers!
The Michelin racing wheels are a joy and the kit includes a lot of other interesting and useful parts.