1/24 Tamiya Toyota GT-1 TS020

Gallery Article by Mark Hiott on Feb 27 2012

This is another of Tamiyas' clear kits. It is the same as the standard solid kit with the exception of the clear body. The level of detail is up to par and the quality of the clear parts is exceptional. There are decals for 2 different versions, but for the same race. 

 

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The fit of the kit is great with no trouble at all... typical Tamiya. The kit includes a driver figure but you have to choose early if you want to use it as it can't be installed after step 8. There are also several body parts that are not clear, and installing them cleanly can be difficult.

Since the body was clear, I decided that I was going to paint half of it red. Don't use Tamiya paints for this... ask me how I know. The Tamiya paints attacked the body and I had to buy another kit to finish it. The second kit was painted with MM Bright Red and it went on with no trouble.

Mark Hiott

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Photos and text © by Mark Hiott