TA14119 YAMAHA YZR-M1"09 1/12

American beverage brand Monster Energy became the team's main sponsor in 2009 and the team's name was thus changed to Monster Yamaha Tech 3. Its YZR-M1 bikes were adorned with white and fuorescent yellow graphics, including Monster Energy's three claw mark logo, on a black-colored body, a livery which stood in sharp contrast to the two-tone Pearl White and Metallic Blue works team machines.

Responding to new regulations which designated Bridgestone as the sole tire supplier, the 2009 YZR-M1's design incorporated a number of improvements to enhance its potential. Despite not being familiar with the Bridgestone tires, Edwards quickly grew accustomed to them and consistently earned points. His performance at Rd.10 British GP, which began in nearly dry conditions but turned into a wet race, was particularly notable. It was a race in which the fag-to-fag rule, which allows riders to switch to bikes with more appropriate tires in accordance to weather developments, was implemented. Despite having qualified in 6th place on the starting grid, Edwards rode tentatively in 15th place during the early part of the race due to the tricky track surface conditions and his selection of slick tires. 

However, he was able to discern the surface conditions and make his way up through the field.As other riders entered the pits to change bikes, Edwards stayed on his slick tires, rising to 5th place by Lap 20 and 3rd place by Lap 23, setting the fastest lap time in the process. Edwards went on to dramatically clinch 2nd place with an overtaking maneuver at the final corner on the final lap. His performance helped the YZR-M1 place a rider on every race podium during the season for the second year in a row.

Specification

• Scale : 1/12
• Construction type : Assembly kit
• Photo-etch parts : Not included
• Decals : Included
• Special feature 1 : Twin-tube delta box frame and 800cc inline-4 engine.
• Special feature 2 : Vinyl tubing to depict throttle, clutch, and brake cables.
• Special feature 3 : Synthetic rubber front and rear tires.
• Special feature 4 : Side fairings and fuel tank cover can be removed.
• Special feature 5 : Parts included in kit to enable depiction of suspension in compressed state.
• Special feature 6 : Cartograph decals.
  
  COLOR
  
  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-14 - 100ml Black
  • TS-17 - 100ml Aluminum Silver
  • TS-29 - 100ml Semi Gloss Black
  • X-10 - 23ml Gun Metal
  • X-10 - 10ml Gun Metal
  • X-11 - 23ml Chrome Silver
  • X-11 - 10ml Chrome Silver
  • X-12 - 23ml Gold Leaf
  • X-12 - 10ml Gold Leaf
  • X-13 - 23ml Metallic Blue
  • X-13 - 10ml Metallic Blue
  • X-2 - 23ml White
  • X-2 - 10ml White
  • X-26 - 23ml Clear Orange
  • X-26 - 10ml Clear Orange
  • X-31 - 23ml Titanium Gold
  • X-31 - 10ml Titanium Gold
  • X-32 - 23ml Titanium Silver
  • X-32 - 10ml Titanium Silver
  • X-34 - 23ml Metallic Brown
  • X-34 - 10ml Metallic Brown
  • X-4 - 23ml Blue
  • X-4 - 10ml Blue
  • X-7 - 23ml Red
  • X-7 - 10ml Red
  • X-8 - 23ml Lemon Yellow
  • X-8 - 10ml Lemon Yellow
  • XF-1 - 23ml Flat Black
  • XF-1 - 10ml Flat Black
  • XF-16 - 23ml Flat Aluminum
  • XF-16 - 10ml Flat Aluminum
  • XF-2 - 23ml Flat White
  • XF-2 - 10ml Flat White
  • XF-56 - 23ml Metallic Grey
  • XF-56 - 10ml Metallic Grey