1:24 Skyline HT 2000GT-R Nissan

The real subject

The Nissan Skyline is one of the best known Japanese car lines, and the GT-R designation marks its sporting peak. The name of this kit specifies the hardtop form, that is, a body without fixed frames to the side windows, and a two-liter class engine. The early GT-R cars hold a firm place among collectors even decades later.

What the set contains

The package is a plastic kit in 1:24 scale to be built and painted yourself. The exact range of parts and the versions that can be built from it are described in the instructions enclosed by the manufacturer.

• 1:24 scale, plastic parts
• the real subject is the Nissan Skyline hardtop in the sporting 2000GT-R version
• supplied unassembled and unpainted
• for the build, nippers, a sharp blade, sandpaper and a glue for plastic models come in handy

Building and painting tips

Try assembling the wheels and the chassis parts dry first, so that the model stands level on all four wheels once it is finished. Sand the excess left after separating a part and check the gaps between the body and the wheel arches against the light. Wash and degrease the body before painting and unify it with a base coat; a sports car looks better with a gloss finish, which is reached through several thin coats of paint and clear coat with curing between them.

Who it is for

The set is for collectors of Japanese sports cars as well as for modelers who build road scenery in 1:24 scale. Paints, thinner, glue and tools are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.