1:24 Lancia Turbo

Lancia Rally 037 (1:24, Heller)

An injection-molded plastic kit of the rally special Lancia Rally 037 in 1:24 scale. The model is supplied as an unassembled and unpainted kit; the exact contents of the box and the markings follow the particular edition.

The real subject

The Lancia Rally 037 was a works Group B special of the first half of the 1980s. It was a car with a mid-mounted engine and rear-wheel drive, powered by a forced-induction four-cylinder with a mechanical supercharger. The body was designed by Pininfarina. In 1983 the 037 won the world championship title for manufacturers in the colors of Martini Racing – as the last rear-wheel-drive car able to beat the arriving four-wheel-drive machines. Behind the wheel, drivers such as Walter Rohrl and Markku Alen made their mark.

Building and painting tips

Separate the parts from the sprues with modeling nippers and sand the stubs down carefully. Use a thin cement for plastic on the joints. Apply a surfacer before painting, spray the body with an airbrush and seal the gloss shade with a clear coat. The bold rally livery shows to best effect on smoothly polished paint; let the decals dry thoroughly.

Who the model is for

• Fans of the history of rallying and of Group B
• Collectors of legendary racing cars in 1:24 scale
• Modelers with basic as well as advanced experience

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.