Hasegawa 21780 - 1:12 Honda VT250F MC08 1984 Red Color

Plastic model kit of the Honda VT250F (MC08) 1984 motorcycle (red) in 1:12 scale

Hasegawa 21780 is a kit for self-assembly representing the Japanese Honda VT250F (MC08) sports motorcycle from 1984. The machine was powered by a liquid-cooled four-stroke V-twin engine of 250cc. Thanks to its easy handling, the motorcycle gained a wide following.

The model reproduces a red example and faithfully captures the motorcycle's lines, including the fairing, frame and engine.

What's in the box:

• Plastic sprues with frame, engine and fairing parts
• Clear parts (fairing screen, lenses)
• Chrome-plated parts (mirrors, headlight)
• Rubber tyres
• Waterslide decal sheet (red colour scheme)
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Specifications:

• Scale: 1:12
• Catalogue number: 21780
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa
• Assembled dimensions: approx. 168 × 62 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. On a motorcycle many components – the engine, frame and suspension – remain visible, so they are worth painting carefully before assembly. Factory chrome-plated parts (mirrors, headlight) can be left in their original finish or painted with dedicated chrome-like paints.

This version is reproduced in red; the instructions provide colour suggestions. Bodywork parts are usually finished with a clear coat for gloss, and decals are best applied over a glossy surface to avoid decal silvering. Photo-etched parts for this model are available separately.

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 motorcycle – Honda VT250F:

The Honda VT250F is a Japanese 250cc-class sports motorcycle introduced in the early 1980s. At its heart was a liquid-cooled four-stroke V-twin engine, modern for its time.

In 1984 the motorcycle underwent a thorough update that improved its performance and looks. Thanks to its ease of use and handling, the VT250F won the favour of a wide range of riders – from those who valued sporty riding to users looking for a comfortable everyday machine.

The Hasegawa model allows this machine to be reproduced in a red livery.

Original specifications (Honda VT250F, 1984):

• Type: 250cc-class sports motorcycle
• Engine: liquid-cooled four-stroke V-twin
• Displacement: approx. 250cc
• Reproduced year: 1984 (second generation)
• Vehicle manufacturer: Honda

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.