Hasegawa 20807 - 1:24 Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD 1994 Catalunya Rally Winner

Plastic model kit of the rally Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD “1994 Catalunya Rally Winner” car in 1:24 scale

Hasegawa 20807 is a kit for self-assembly representing the rally Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD in its ST185 version. Combining a turbocharged engine with four-wheel drive, the car was among the rally elite of the turn of the 1990s.

This release reproduces the winning car of the 1994 Rally Catalunya (a round of the 2-litre class), numbered 10 and driven by Enrico Bertone. The body is intended to be painted in rally colours, with the markings reproduced by the decal sheet.

What's in the box:

• Plastic sprues with body and rally interior parts
• Clear parts (windows, lenses)
• Rubber tyres
• Window masks
• Waterslide decal sheet: 1994 Rally Catalunya winner, no. “10” (driver Enrico Bertone)
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Specifications:

• Scale: 1:24
• Catalogue number: 20807
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa
• Assembled length: 184 mm, width: 75 mm
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints or modelling tools. The model is intended for self-assembly.

Assembly:

The model is recommended for modellers with some experience. The rally interior is best painted and assembled before the body is closed. The heart of the kit is the faithful reproduction of the rally livery, carried by the decal sheet.

The colours and marking layout are given in the instructions. The body is usually finished with a clear coat for gloss, and decals are best applied over a glossy surface to avoid decal silvering.

Tools required:

• Modelling nippers for removing parts from the sprues
• Modelling knife or scalpel
• Files and sandpaper for cleaning up sprue-gate marks
• Plastic cement
• Brushes in various sizes
• Modelling paints (acrylic, enamel or automotive lacquers)
• Clear coat for finishing the body
• A wash to bring out the detail

About the car – Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD (ST185):

The Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD in its ST185 form is the rally version of the Celica sports coupe from the turn of the 1990s. The car was powered by a turbocharged two-litre engine, with power sent to all four wheels.

The Celica of this generation enjoyed significant success in the World Rally Championship, including in the overall standings. These cars also competed in the 2-litre class, where they too took wins.

The Hasegawa model allows the example that won the 1994 Rally Catalunya to be reproduced.

Original car specifications (Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD ST185):

• Layout: two-door rally coupe, four-wheel drive
• Engine: turbocharged 2.0-litre inline four-cylinder
• Class: rally car (including the 2-litre class)
• Reproduced achievement: victory in the 1994 Rally Catalunya (no. 10, driver Enrico Bertone)
• Vehicle manufacturer: Toyota

About the manufacturer – Hasegawa:

Hasegawa is a Japanese manufacturer of model kits based in Shizuoka, a region regarded as the centre of the Japanese model industry. The company has operated since 1941; it began with wooden products and from the 1960s focused on plastic models. Alongside its extensive aircraft range, the brand develops a large 1:24 car series covering motoring classics, sports cars and rally and racing machines. Hasegawa models are valued for their accurate shapes, finely reproduced panel lines and good parts fit. The manufacturer regularly releases limited editions of established moulds with new decal sheets and additional parts that reproduce specific versions and liveries. This lets modellers build many variants of the same car. Hasegawa remains one of the most recognisable model brands in the world and is available in many countries.