1:24 Lancia Delta integrale HF Rally Engine set

The real subject

The Lancia Delta HF Integrale is the sharp version of a compact hatchback and is among the most successful competition cars of the turn of the 1980s and 1990s. Under the hood it has a transversely mounted turbocharged four-cylinder of two liters, it puts its power down through all four wheels, and at first glance you recognize it by the widened fenders and the intake openings in the hood.

What the set contains

Engine parts in the version for the competition car, that is the main part of what is visible once the hood is raised. An injection-molded kit in this scale tends to be sparing under the hood: the block is smooth, the ancillaries suggested and the breakdown missing. The replacement parts carry a finer surface and deeper detail. The exact scope of the package is given in the manufacturer's instructions.

Building and painting tips

• Try the fit dry before you remove the corresponding parts from the kit.
• Cut the excess material away with a sharp blade a little clear of the part and sand the remainder down.
• Wash and degrease the parts before painting, otherwise the paint will not hold on the smooth surfaces.
• Paint the engine, bring it out with a wash and assemble it before you cover it with the body.
• You can add the routing of cables and hoses from wire if the set does not hold it.

Who it is for

For modelers who want to build the model with the hood open and want it to stand up to a close look. The set assumes that you will replace some of the parts from the kit; the particular procedure is given in the manufacturer's instructions. The kit, paints and glue are not included, unless stated otherwise.