Mercedes-Benz 500sec 1:24 Tamiya 24029

Plastic model car to assemble: Mercedes-Benz 500SEC 1:24 Tamiya 24029

The Mercedes-Benz 500SEC model kit in 1:24 scale from the renowned company Tamiya is an excellent proposition for automotive and modeling enthusiasts. This plastic set allows you to create a faithful replica of one of the most iconic luxury cars of the 1980s. The Mercedes-Benz 500SEC, part of the flagship S series, debuted in 1981 as a two-door hardtop, quickly becoming a symbol of elegance and advanced technology.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:24
• Model dimensions:
• Length: 209 mm
• Width: 87 mm
• Height: 60 mm
• Construction elements:
• Precisely reproduced interior, including dashboard, seats, and door panels.
• Detail-rich V8 engine with a capacity of 5 liters, with the option to remove the hood.
• Realistically reproduced front suspension (double wishbones) and rear suspension (semi-independent).
• Solid rubber tires with accurately reproduced tread.
• High-quality details, such as wooden interior finishes and upholstery patterns, which can be recreated using the included decals.

History and achievements: The Mercedes-Benz 500SEC is a car that set new standards in the luxury passenger car category. Its aerodynamic silhouette and powerful V8 engine with 231 HP allowed it to reach a top speed of 225 km/h, making it one of the fastest cars of its time. This model was not only a symbol of prestige but also of innovation in safety and driving comfort, significantly influencing future car designs.

Recommended Tamiya paints for painting the model:

• Spray (paint):
• TS-76 Mica Silver (for the silver body color)
• TS-42 Light Gun Metal (for silver and white body colors)
• TS-26 Pure White (for the white body color)
• Brush and airbrush paints (paint):
• LP-5 Semi Gloss Black
• LP-38 Flat Aluminum
• LP-70 Aluminum Silver
• Brush and airbrush paints (acrylic and enamel):
• X-1 Black
• X-2 White
• X-4 Blue

Kit for self-assembly and painting. 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.