Hasegawa 20812 - 1:24 Toyota Celica LB 1600GT Street Custom

Plastic model kit of the Toyota Celica LB 1600GT “Street Custom” car in 1:24 scale

Hasegawa 20812 is a kit for self-assembly representing the Japanese Toyota Celica LB 1600GT in a classic street custom style. The Liftback version – a three-door 2+2 body with a large tailgate – debuted in 1973 and stood out for its striking, sloping fastback silhouette.

This release includes additional parts giving the car a sporting character: a chin spoiler and Igeta-style wheels. It is a curbside kit with a detailed interior, underbody and suspension.

What's in the box:

• Plastic sprues with body and interior parts
• Clear parts (windows, lenses)
• Additional custom parts: chin spoiler and Igeta-style wheels
• Chrome-plated parts
• Rubber tyres
• Waterslide decal sheet (model markings, plates)
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Specifications:

• Scale: 1:24
• Catalogue number: 20812
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa
• Assembled length: approx. 177 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. Careful preparation and painting of the body determines the final result; the interior and underbody are best painted before final assembly.

The body colour can be chosen freely or as suggested in the instructions. Factory chrome-plated parts (grille, bumpers, mirrors) can be left in their original finish or airbrushed with dedicated chrome-like paints. 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 or enamel)
• Clear coat for finishing the body
• A wash to bring out the detail

About the car – Toyota Celica LB (Liftback):

The Toyota Celica is a Japanese sports car whose first generation debuted in the early 1970s. The Liftback (LB) version stood out for its three-door 2+2 body with a sloping roofline and a large tailgate, combining a sporting look with practicality.

The 1600GT version was powered by a 1.6-litre twin-cam four-cylinder engine driving the rear wheels. The Celica of this generation has become a classic and remains popular among fans of Japanese motoring and the custom scene.

The Hasegawa model allows the Celica LB 1600GT to be reproduced in a street custom style.

Original car specifications (Toyota Celica LB 1600GT):

• Layout: three-door liftback coupe, rear-wheel drive
• Engine: twin-cam inline four-cylinder of 1.6 litres
• Body debut: 1973
• Seats: 2+2
• Character: sporting compact car

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. The brand is best known for its aircraft kits, but its catalogue also includes ships, cars, motorcycles and models from popular science-fiction series, including Macross. 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. Hasegawa remains one of the most recognisable model brands in the world and is available in many countries.