Renault 5 Turbo Rally 1:24 Tamiya 24027

Plastic model car kit: Renault 5 Turbo Rally 1:24 Tamiya 24027

The Renault 5 Turbo Rally model kit in 1:24 scale from Tamiya is an excellent choice for automotive and modeling enthusiasts who wish to recreate the legendary rally car in their home workshops. This detailed kit allows you to build a miniature of one of the most iconic rally vehicles of the 80s, which won the hearts of fans worldwide thanks to its performance and distinctive appearance.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:24
• Model length: 156 mm
• Model width: 74 mm
• Model height: 57 mm

The Renault 5 Turbo Rally model from Tamiya faithfully reproduces the unique silhouette of the car, including the wide wheel arches, the integrated rear spoiler with the roof, and the large exhaust tips that give it an aggressive look. The kit also includes four-point auxiliary lights, which were an inseparable element of the rally versions of this vehicle.

The interior of the model has been designed with attention to detail, reflecting the absence of a rear bench seat, which has been replaced by a safety cage. The kit also includes figures of the driver and co-driver, adding realism and dynamism to the entire composition. It is worth noting the color scheme of the interior, where red and blue accents dominate, emphasizing the sporty character of the vehicle.

Additional elements:

• Realistic tires made of solid rubber
• Chromed wheels
• Details such as air intakes behind the rear wheel arches, which serve to cool the engine, radiator, and intercooler

The model also includes numerous decals, including sponsor logos, starting numbers, and the names of the driver and co-driver, allowing for an accurate reproduction of the car's appearance from the rallies.

History of the Renault 5 Turbo: The Renault 5 Turbo is a special version of the popular Renault 5 model, created for rallying and road use. The car was powered by a centrally mounted, turbocharged engine with a displacement of 1397 cm³, which in its base version achieved a power of 160 HP. Rally versions were even more powerful, with power reaching up to 350 HP in the Maxi 5 Turbo version.

The Renault 5 Turbo debuted in rallies in 1981, quickly gaining recognition for its agility and power. The car achieved success in many rallies, and its performance has long been remembered by automotive fans. In 2004, the American magazine Sports Car International ranked the Renault 5 Turbo ninth in the "Ten Best Sports Cars of the '80s" list.

Recommended Tamiya paints for painting the model:

• TS-14 Black (spray)
• TS-16 Yellow (spray)
• TS-26 Pure White (spray)
• LP-5 Semi-gloss Black (brush/airbrush)
• LP-6 Pure Blue (brush/airbrush)
• X-7 Red (brush/airbrush)
• X-8 Lemon Yellow (brush/airbrush)
• X-11 Chrome Silver (brush/airbrush)

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. Assembly requires separately sold modeling tools (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.