Motorsport & F1 Collectibles
Revell Mercedes GP Petronas MGP W01 1/24 Model Kit Review: Schumacher's F1 Comeback Car
- Brand:
- Revell
- Ages:
- 12+ years
- Updated:
- 2026-07-29
The verdict
A historically interesting, budget-friendly kit for anyone who wants to build the car from Schumacher's F1 comeback season — just go in expecting a traditional, moderately detailed build rather than Tamiya-level engineering.
Pros
- Represents Michael Schumacher's 2010 F1 comeback season with the newly formed Mercedes GP Petronas team, a genuinely historic subject
- 1/24 scale keeps both the price and finished footprint modest compared to 1/20 or 1/18 alternatives
- Traditional styrene kit gives builders full control over paint and finish, unlike a pre-built die-cast
- Accessible price point compared to Tamiya's higher-end Grand Prix Collection kits
Cons
- Requires glue and paint like any Revell kit of this era — not a snap-fit or beginner shortcut build
- 1/24 scale means less fine cockpit and engine detail than a 1/20 Tamiya equivalent
- As an older tooling (originally released around 2010), some parts fit and detail feel dated next to newer kits
Revell's 1/24 scale Mercedes GP Petronas MGP W01 kit reproduces the car from the 2010 F1 season — notable as the car Michael Schumacher drove in his return to Formula 1 after retirement, and the first car built under the newly formed works Mercedes team.
A historic subject at an accessible price
The W01's significance as Schumacher's comeback car and Mercedes' first modern works F1 entry makes this a genuinely interesting subject for F1 history fans, and Revell prices it more accessibly than Tamiya's premium Grand Prix Collection kits.
A more modest scale and detail level
At 1/24 scale, the kit is smaller once built than Tamiya's 1/20 offerings, and the engine and cockpit detail is correspondingly less intricate. It's still a traditional glue-and-paint styrene kit, so builders need the same tools and patience as any classic model kit — no shortcuts here.
Who it's for
A good fit for F1 history fans and budget-conscious model builders who want a genuinely significant car (Schumacher's comeback, Mercedes' works debut) without paying premium prices. Builders chasing maximum detail should look at Tamiya's 1/20 Grand Prix Collection instead.
Frequently asked
- Why is the MGP W01 historically significant?
- It was the car Michael Schumacher drove in his 2010 return to Formula 1 after retirement, and it marked Mercedes' first season as a full works F1 team since the 1950s.
- How does this compare to a Tamiya 1/20 kit in detail?
- It's a step down in scale and fine detail from Tamiya's 1/20 Grand Prix Collection kits, but it's also priced more accessibly, making it a reasonable budget alternative.
- Does it require glue and paint?
- Yes — it's a traditional styrene kit requiring glue and paint, with no snap-fit or pre-painted shortcuts.
- Is the Revell Mercedes MGP W01 kit worth buying?
- Yes, for F1 history fans and budget-conscious builders who want a historically significant car at an accessible price. If maximum detail matters most, a Tamiya 1/20 kit is the better choice.
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