Description

The RA301 was Honda s entry for the 1968 F1 season, based on the Honda RA300 from the previous season that managed to score one win. Compared to its predecessor, the RA301 featured various changes such as a new exhaust layout, overall lighter weight, and a rear wing attachment in the latter half of the season. While the car solved all the issues presented by the RA300 it failed the impress, only managing two podium finishes. The commercialization of Ford s Cosworth DFV engine saw DFV cars dominate the upper ranks, making it tough for Honda to leave a mark in the competition.

During the development of the RA301 in Britain, Honda was also developing the RA302 at the same time in Japan, which featured an air cooled engine. The RA302 debuted at French GP but was destroyed in a tragic accident. Honda would race the RA301only until the very end of the 1968 season.

The team withdrew from the sport in the following year, marking the end of Honda s first era in Formula one. They would not return until the turbo era in the 1980s.

2 Variations available

• K827 – Ver.A : 1968 Rd.6 French GP
  　2nd #16 John Surtees
  
• K827 – Ver.A : 1968 Rd.6 French GP
  　2nd #16 John Surtees
  

• Kit features:

  • Scale: 1 12
  • a full detailed, multi-material kit featuring white metal, resin, etching, turned parts, rubber tires, silk screen decals and various cords allowing for maximum representation of the original vehicle.
  • aluminum turned parts used for wheel rim, engine funnel and filler caps. Filler caps are dyed red through anodizing.
  • nose can be removed, allowing a view of the detailed interior after completion.
  • pre-printed sponsor logos featured on tires.
  • please consider the following book for reference on the vehicle:

  • *This is an unbuilt model kit that contains parts that need to be assembled. Cement and paint are not included but are required to complete the assembly. Advanced modeling skills are recommended. This model kit contains small parts and is not recommended for small children.