1:24 Taisan STP GT-R (Skyline GT-R [BNR32 Gr.A] 1992 JTC)

The Taisan STP GT-R in 1:24 from Hasegawa

The Japanese brand Hasegawa offers in this box the racing form of the Nissan Skyline GT-R BNR32 as it started in 1992 in the JTC series. The body is injection-molded in black plastic, and decals with the sponsor scheme and self-adhesive stencils for the glazing are enclosed, which make the crisp outlining of the window frames easier.

Group A the Japanese way

The Skyline GT-R of the BNR32 generation came about with a clear goal: to dominate the Group A category. The twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder RB26DETT and all-wheel drive with the ATTESA E-TS system made it a machine that dominated the Japanese touring car championship completely for several seasons. The car supported by the Taisan brand was among the private entries that could measure themselves against the works teams.

What to watch out for during the build

A black base is rewarding but merciless toward unevenness: it pays to sand the body with fine paper before the finish and to spray a filler primer. Seat the sponsor decals on a gloss intercoat and, once dry, seal them with a flatter overcoat depending on how well preserved you want the car to look. Flatten the tires slightly, otherwise they look unnaturally rubbery.

Who will enjoy the set

• followers of Japanese circuit specials
• collectors of Skyline models in a single scale
• modelers with experience of rich decal schemes
• builders of display car models

The parts are supplied unpainted, and the package contains no glue or paints.