Monday, October 21

Preview: Italeri's 1/12th scale Lancia Stratos HF Gr.4 Monte Carlo 1977...

To compliment their earlier release of the Lancia Delta Integrale kits, Italeri are about to release the  Lancia Stratos HF Gr.4 Monte Carlo 1977 kit in 1/12th scale. We look at what the CADs & art to discern more about the kit in our preview...

Preview: Italeri's 1/12th scale Lancia Stratos HF Gr.4 Monte Carlo 1977...

Lancia Stratos HF Gr.4 Monte Carlo 1977
1/12th scale
Kit No #4714
Plastic injection moulded kit, Vinyl tyres and multimedia accessories included.
Available in December
The Subject: Lancia Stratos HF Gr.4 Monte Carlo 1977
The Lancia Stratos is one of the most iconic cars in motorsport history, designed with the specific purpose of dominating rally competitions of its era. Intended to replace the equally renowned Lancia Fulvia HF, it made its debut in the early 1970s. Featuring a modern and highly attractive design, with a low and aggressively styled bodywork crafted by Bertone, the Lancia Stratos was equipped with a 2,400 cc V6 engine, derived from the Ferrari Dino, producing 250 horsepower. 
The combination of the powerful six-cylinder engine and the innovative lightweight, compact chassis laid the foundation for a vehicle that would revolutionize the history of off-road competitions. 
The first successes came shortly after its debut in 1973 and were solidified, thanks in part to legendary drivers, with three consecutive World Constructors' Championship titles during the 1970s.

The kit: Italeri's Lancia Stratos HF Gr.4 Monte Carlo 1977 in 1/12 scale.
We have some new CADs & the boxart of Italeri's new 12th scale Lancia Stratos. This kit is a 100% new-tool from Italeri. The moulds are developed with the most advanced solutions, frame, interiors and engine are accurately reproduced.

We have CADs of the kit that is in the late stages of development in time for  December release.
The kit's doors and front/rear bonnet can be posed opened or closed to show this car inside out.
The kit features a working suspension, hopefully not too bad rubber tyres, and front wheels that can be steered.
The kit will include a large decals sheet, a photo-etched fret and chrome plated parts. We know that one of the schemes will represent the  Monte Carlo 1977 rally car.
The full the six-cylinder V engine of the Ferrari Dino 246 is included also, with all suspension and running gear for the car.
The famous livery of the 1977 Monte Carlo Rally is of course included in this kit...
The decals are presented on two sheets from Italeri
Photo etch replicates the thinner parts of this car...
Here is the completed kit, unpainted and without photo-etch applied. This is the last test kit before production models...

This kit will be is available directly from the Italeri. You can see more about Italeri's kits from their website.