Build the BelKits Opel Manta 400 Group B Jimmy McRae Rally in 1:24 scale with this car model kit. Glue and paint are required for assembly and finishing.
The Opel Manta 400 appeared in 1981 as the successor to the Opel Ascona 400 introduced in the WRC.
Developed based on Manta B. Equipped with a 2410cc in-line 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve naturally aspirated engine tuned by Cosworth of England, famous in the racing world. It adopted the FR system that drives the rear wheels. The body uses a lot of aluminum and carbon, and has achieved a weight reduction of less than 1000kg. In addition, the German tuner Irmscher is in charge of tuning the suspension. From 1983 to 1986, when Group B homologation was acquired, he was active in the World Rally Championship, European Championship, and national championships in each country.
This is a 1:24 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Opel Manta 400Gr. Manufactured by Belkit, a Belgian company that actively develops old and new rally cars. In addition to the basic plastic parts, the set includes etching detail up parts, seat belt materials, and masking sheets that are convenient for painting window frames. The body reproduces the wide over fender, rear spoiler, bonnet air scoop and slits unique to Group B machines. The cockpit is modeled with separate parts such as rally equipment meters on the dashboard, footrests on the floor, tools such as fire extinguishers and wrenches. In addition, you can choose between right-hand drive and left-hand drive specifications. Marking is car number 1, Jimmy, who finished 4th in the Ypres 24 Hours Rally, a rally held in Belgium from June 29th to July 1st, 1984 as one of the 1984 European Rally Championship series. Reproduce McRae’s machine.
– 1:24 scale reproduction of the 1984 Opel Manta 400Gr.B
-Etching parts for detail improvement and seat belts are also included.
– Decals are made by high quality Italian Cartograf
– Finished total length 168mm, total width 77mm
– 144 parts
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