Michael Schumacher has certainly stamped his name in the history books with his achievements on the tracks of the formula one world circuits. His first race at Spa Francorchamps in 1991 was when he was hired by Eddie Jordan to replace Bertrand Gachot. Gachot had been detained at Her Majesties pleasure for spraying CS gas in the face of a London taxi driver. Schumacher qualified 7th on the grid, stunning the F1 fraternity. Unfortunately his clutch failed just a few yards off the line ending what could have been one of the most impressive debut races in history.
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Despite the mechanical failures he had to endure, he still managed to impress enough people at Benetton. He was driving for Benetton by the very next race much to Eddie Jordans displeasure.
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One point worth making about this kit is concerning the colour of the green paintwork. Tamiya advise you to mix 2 parts X-28 Park green with 1 part X-5 Green. Firstly, I recommend you obtain as many photographs of the original car as possible, then whilst mixing the paint and stirring thoroughly keep comparing the pictures with the paint to obtain as close a match as possible. Never just rely on a mixing by volume method. If there is any doubt, paint some of the underneath of the cowling with a test sample of the paint you hope to use and dry it off with a hair dryer. Sometimes paint will change colour slightly after it has dried.
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