Global Top1/24 Sports Car Series No.342
1/24 MAZDA MX-5
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Length: 164 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.
The Mazda Roadster (known as the MX-5 outside of Japan) has been a genre-redefining car since the release of the first generation in 1989. Fast forward to 2015 and the world was once again wowed by the latest release, the 4th Generation - a lightweight roadster embodying the Japanese company's design concept of "kodo": soul of motion. It features a svelte silhouette combined with punchy 1.5-liter engine (Japan spec) and extensive use of aluminum and ultra-high tensile strength plate; safety is a top priority with a full range of modern systems. Now, this masterpiece appears in beautifully detailed 1/24 scale.
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★This is a 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit of the fourth-generation (ND) Mazda Roadster. ★Length: 164mm, width: 80mm. ★The model breathtakingly captures the car's dynamic form, with its roof and side windows down. ★Features detailed renditions of the suspension and interior. Mazda's Powerplant Frame is depicted with separate parts. ★Metal transfers recreate various emblems and side mirror surfaces. ★Metal plated parts are used to depict head/taillight reflectors, interior air blowers, instrumentation, and shift base. ★Can be assembled as left- or right-hand drive. ★Includes decals to recreate details, with a choice of km and km/mph readouts for the speedo. ★This model includes the first ever female driver figure in the 1/24 Sports Car Series!
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★Roadsters are just made to be driven with the top down, and this model recreates the car with windows and top retracted.
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★Clear parts and metal-plated reflector pieces make for realistic lights. Hubcap emblems are recreated with metal transfers.
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★Other emblems are also depicted using metal transfers, the metallic finish giving the model a realistic sparkle that's bound to impress!
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★The model's realistic underside depicts suspension and drivetrain, including Mazda's own unique Powerplant frame.
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★Parts are included to allow assembly as a left- or right-hand drive vehicle. The female figure is a first for this long-running Series!
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★Finely-detailed decals recreate center display and instrumentation, with metal plated air blowers and shift base adding further detail.
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★Parts are included to allow assembly as a left- or right-hand drive vehicle.
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The powerplant frame - highlighted here - is also recreated.
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★Mirror surfaces and emblems are captured by metal transfers. Sheet includes window masking stickers, and seatbelt depictions.
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★Decals are included to allow a choice of 4 versions of the car: Japanese, U.S., British and European. Choices, choices.....
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Tamiya Colors required
Tamiya Color spray paints
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Tools & PaintsTS-95 PURE METALLIC RED
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ITEM No.85095 -
Tools & PaintsTS-30 SILVER LEAF
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ITEM No.85030
Tamiya Colors for brush and airbrush painting
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-1 BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-10 GUN METAL
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-11 CHROME SILVER
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-18 SEMI GLOSS BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-27 CLEAR RED
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-31 TITAN. GOLD
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-32 TITAN. SILVER
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-1 FLAT BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-16 FLAT ALUMINUM
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-19 SKY GREY
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-24 DARK GREY
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ITEM No.0XF24
Tools required
Finishing Materials required
Information is current as of November 13, 2015. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Tamiya plastic models can be a hobby for a lifetime, and you can get so much more out of the hobby with the tools, paints and finishing materials introduced in this guide.
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