Replacing the McLaren M19 in 1973 was the formidable M23 which was used for four years until it was eventually replaced in 1977 with the M26. The M23 earned McLaren the Constructors' Championship in 1974 as well as two Drivers' Championships in 1974 (James Hunt) and 1976 (Emerson Fittipaldi). The M23 was also driven by MotoGP legend Mike Hailwood who won third place at the 1974 South African Grand Prix.

The Tamiya 1/12 scale model captures all the details of this iconic race car. The model was originally released in 1974 and this limited edition re-release includes photo-etched parts to further enhance the models realism.


Product Specifications

Type Detail
Scale 1/12
Construction type Assembly kit
Photo-etch parts Included
Decals Included
Special feature 1 Front cowling, cockpit fairing, and induction box are all removable.
Special feature 2 Working steering wheel is linked to front wheels.
Special feature 3 Ford-Cosworth DFV 2,993cc V8 engine.
Special feature 4 Fuel pipes and ignition cords.
Special feature 5 Movable front and rear suspensions feature coil springs.
Special feature 6 Cloth-texture seatbelt stickers,
Special feature 7 Photo-etched seat buckles.
Special feature 8 Decals for No.5 and No.6 car.
Special feature 9 Slick tires are made with synthetic rubber.

Plastic Model Kits Require

  • Paints

    Model Paint

  • Tools

    Model Tools

  • TS Sprays

    TS Sprays

  • AS Sprays

    AS Sprays

  • Materials

    Glue

(Unless stated differently in products Description or Specifications)


Note: The color chart below is the paints called out in the assembly manual of the model kit. Duplicate colors shown are in reference to Tamiya bottle paints as available in two sizes; 10ml and 23ml. Choose the bottle volume that best meets your needs. All spray can paints (AS, TS and PS) are available in 100ml.

  • TS-26 - 100ml Pure White
  • TS-49 - 100ml Bright Red
  • X-1 - 23ml Black
  • X-1 - 10ml Black
  • X-11 - 23ml Chrome Silver
  • X-11 - 10ml Chrome Silver
  • X-18 - 23ml Semi Gloss Black
  • X-18 - 10ml Semi Gloss Black
  • X-2 - 23ml White
  • X-2 - 10ml White
  • X-27 - 23ml Clear Red
  • X-27 - 10ml Clear Red
  • X-7 - 23ml Red
  • X-7 - 10ml Red
  • X-9 - 23ml Brown
  • X-9 - 10ml Brown
  • XF-1 - 23ml Flat Black
  • XF-1 - 10ml Flat Black
  • XF-56 - 23ml Metallic Grey
  • XF-56 - 10ml Metallic Grey