Kyosho Williams Honda FW-11B – 1/18th scale F-1 racer

January 1 by Jaap Dienaar

This is a very rare and vintage Kyosho 1/18th scale Williams Honda FW-11B F-1 racer, electric powered racing car kit from Kyosho – 1987/1988

Williams Honda FW-11B – 1/18th scale F-1 racer. Kyosho Kit No.3177. Also available as Kyosho Kit No. 3175 Lotus Honda 99T and as Kyosho Kit No. 3176 McLaren MP4/3 TAG Turbo.

The williams Honda FW-11B is a masterpiece in miniature. Not only does it have the high performance of a LeMans DM-20 motor, but the car is an exact scale reproduction. Even the arms and the geometry of the four-wheel independent suspention are true scale! (use of scale details licensed by designer). Equally at home on a track or the living room carpet, it guarantees exciting racing every time it goes into action! Choice of four gear ratios to match car to track. Strong FRP chassis plate. Damage-resistant ABS body.

Front suspention is true scale in geometry, strong steel A-Arms, realistic apprearance. Rear suspention has scale look and true geometry. Effective action. Powerfull LeMans DM-20 motor was custom designed for small-scale cars. Zippy performance. Drive pinion on motor can be changed to alter drive ratio. Internal gears give two more ratios. Battery clicks into place and it is removed easely. Square pack battery (270mAh) usable in other makers cars. Flat glass-reinforced polyester chassis is strong and light.

Super quick performance in 1/18 scale! Lightweight and agile, strong FRP chassis with compact combined gearbox with differential. Powerful LeMans DM20 motor. Steel front arms provides a smooth ride. Fully sculpted ABS body with separate realistic driver and cockpit as well. Scale foam tires and wheels. This is one little neat racer.