Tamiya Subaru Impreza WRC 99 1:24 Scale Plastic Model Kit

The 1997 World Rally Championships saw a relaxing in the rules pertaining to vehicle modification. Subaru was the first team to take advantage of the leeway, bringing out the Impreza WRC. That machine featured all aluminum horizontal four cylinder turbo engine paired with a vertically mounted gearbox. The layout placed the gearbox in a balanced position behind the front axle, heightening manerverability and ultimately contributing to a Mnufactures Championship for that year.

The bulk of the improvements to the 1999 model centered around the engine and gearbox. Foremost was the adoption of an electronically controlled throttle system. This system converts the position of the throttle in to electronic signals, heightening throttle response. The Impreza WRC was also equipped with a 6-speed, semi-automatic gearbox. This system enables sudden shifting, such as from 6th to 1st gear. Work is also continuing on the development of an electronically controlled damper system.

The Impreza WRC is driven by J. Kankkunen, R. Burns and B. Thiry. Kankkunen and Burns finished in 1st and 2nd place respectively at both the 7th Argentina Rally and the 10th Finland Rally. The 8th Acropolis Rally was also taken by Burns, setting the scene for an intense contest in the latter half of the season.

Notes and tips:

• Includes a scale model which requires assembly and/or finishing, this is not a toy.
• Does not include tools, cement/glue or paints.
• Choking hazard: Conatains small parts.
• Actual model may vary from images. 

Links for Tools Required/Recommended: 

• Nippers / Cutters
• Glue / Cements
• Paint Brushes
• Sanding Paper
• Modelling File

Recommended or Equivalent Paints (Please check your model kit for exact paint specified if required):

 Tamiya Mini X-2 White 10ml

Tamiya Mini X-4 Blue 10ml

Tamiya Mini X-6 Orange 10ml

Tamiya Mini X-7 Red 10ml

Tamiya Mini X-10 Gun Metal 10ml

Tamiya Mini X-11 Chrome Silver 10ml

Tamiya Mini X-12 Gold Leaf 10ml

Tamiya Mini X-18 Semi Gloss Black 10ml

Tamiya Mini X-21 Flat Base 10ml

Tamiya Mini X-26 Clear Orange 10ml

Tamiya Mini X-27 Clear Red 10ml

Tamiya Mini XF-1 Flat Black 10ml

Tamiya Mini XF-2 Flat White 10ml

Tamiya Mini XF-16 Flat Aluminum 10ml

Tamiya Mini XF-19 Sky Grey 10ml

Tamiya Mini XF-23 Light Blue 10ml

Tamiya Mini XF-53 Neutral Grey 10ml

Tamiya Mini XF-56 Metallic Grey 10ml

Tamiya Mini XF-63 German Grey 10ml

Tamiya Mini XF-66 Light Grey 10ml

 

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