1:24 Honda Stepwgn 2WD/4WD

The Honda Stepwgn in both drive versions

A plastic kit of a Japanese family car in 1:24 scale. The designation in the name refers to both drive versions the car was available with, that is a driven front axle as well as all-wheel drive.

A family van of the mid-1990s

The subject is a one-box car that appeared on the Japanese market in 1996 and quickly became one of the most popular family automobiles. It banked on interior space used to the full: a boxy body with almost vertical sides, a high roof, sliding side doors and a variable seating layout. It was exactly this open practicality that made it a typical representative of the Japanese school of the 1990s, where usefulness came before striking shapes.

Flat panels and gloss

The large vertical sides are a test of patience for the builder, because every ripple and every fingerprint shows in them. It is worth working with a well smoothed surface and laying the paint on in thin coats. The glazing is extensive on a van, so the interior will be clearly visible and deserves careful work. Separate the window surrounds and the black plastic parts with precise masking.

Who it is for

• Collectors of Japanese civilian vehicles of the 1990s
• Modelers looking for an unusual theme outside sports cars
• Builders putting together a collection of family and utility vehicles
• Anyone interested in models with a clearly visible interior

The model is sold as an unassembled set that you finish with your own paints.