Tamiya 24225 - 1/24 Loctite Zexel Skyline GT-R  [24225]

About the Loctite Zexel Skyline GT-R

Eric Comas plus the Penzoil Nismo GT-R group dominated the 1998 and 1999 All Japan GT Championships. A delicate balance of stable driving, determined competition strategy, and nimble pit-work turned out to be the key regarding the team's success. Despite regular bad showings in qualifying races, they consistently managed to pull up their socks and complete well within the last events. The 2000 period, the automobile finished up being further honed in effort to secure just one single more 12 months's championship. The trunk wing and diffuser had been compacted to cut back wind opposition together with 2.7 liter twin turbo engine had been fallen along for a reduced center of gravity. The brake system were additionally refined to make sure powerful yet stable effect, as well as the suspension system ended up being revamped in efforts to increase the technical hold linked to the car. The quest for aerodynamics wound up being also offered thorough consideration, with slight customizations towards front part spoiler and under panels from the body edges. In a brand new departure from the yellow human anatomy color of the Penzoil Nismo, the 2000 version of the GT-R (R34) showcased an intrepid white and red design, adorned using the logos of primary sponsors, "Loctite" and "Zexel". Joining Comas regarding 2000 driver roster was Masami Kageyama. During the jointly held pre-season test competition, the team drove in a second location time, happening to complete a fantastic success within period opener in Motegi. Focused on persistence both in qualifying and final races, the Loctite Zexel GT-R (R34) set the stage for an effective 2000 period.

Specs & Features

• Vinyl parts attached to sprues.
• Highly step-by-step fixed display model.
• Complete engine bay detailing.
• Realistically reproduced outside and interior.
• Solid synthetic plastic tire slicks.
• Colorful waterslide decals enable the modeler create a precise replica.
• Detail by detail pictorial directions.