Released in May 2019
TAMIYA 1/24 Toyota Gazoo Racing TS050 HYBRID. T24349 Toyota Gazoo Racing Released in May 2019
[Product Introduction]
TAMIYA 1/24 Toyota Gazoo Racing TS050 HYBRID. Toyota TS050 HYBRID is also available as a 1/24 scale model. The body form pursues aerodynamics, as well as numerous aero devices that are reproduced exactly as they are on the actual vehicle. The cockpit roof is a plated part. The door mirrors and front LED lights are expressed with inlet marks. Decals are available for cars No. 7 and No. 8, and masking stickers for coloring are also included. The TS050 HYBRID is a sports prototype car developed by Toyota Gazoo Racing to compete in world endurance races. A closed cockpit body is mounted on a carbon monocoque. This is a hybrid four-wheel drive vehicle with a midship-mounted 2.4-liter V6 direct-injection twin-turbo engine, and a lithium-ion battery that drives the MGU (motor generator unit) mounted on the front and rear axles. It dominated the 2018 race with its high performance and excellent reliability. This racing car, which won the traditional 24-hour race held in France every June and added a brilliant page to Japan's motorsports history, has been recreated on a 1/24 scale. In addition to the complex body shape unique to long-distance racing cars that pursue aerodynamics and cooling, many aero devices are modeled as they are on the actual car. While assembling the model, please carefully explore the detailed aerodynamics and secrets of speed that cannot be seen in photos.
[Model Information]
This is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the 2018-19 model TS050 HYBRID on a 1/24 scale. Total length 194mm, total width 80mm, total height 58mm. The front cowl uses almost the same parts division as the actual vehicle to express the characteristic aero tunnel. In consideration of ease of painting, the center cowl is divided into white and black color sections, and a portion is integrated with the rear cowl. Gazoo Racing's white, black, and red coloring includes paint for the white and black, and decals for the red. Carbon decals for the front cowl and rear wing are also included. Ultra-fine lines are also engraved on the parts so that complex coloring can be done easily. The front and rear slick tires are made of soft resin with a realistic texture. The front wheels can be steered left and right. Not only the complex body shape, but also the numerous aero devices are faithfully modeled. The distinctive headlight with multiple built-in LEDs is composed of a combination of metal inlet marks, decals, and transparent parts. The cockpit roof is a shiny silver plated part. The antennas at the rear of the induction pod are also reproduced. Inside the cockpit, in addition to the steering wheel, console panel, and pedals, there are also parts such as the lithium battery box next to the driver seat. Another highlight is the shape of the area around the front fender, which forms an air tunnel in front of the side pontoons. Upper exhaust end peeking out from the rear cowl. The upper surface of the rear cowl at the rear of the exhaust pipe and the rear wing are made with carbon decals to express the texture. Pay attention to the aerodynamic treatment that flows from the front of the vehicle to the rear diffuser and the shaping around the front suspension. The set includes decals for cars No. 7 and No. 8, as well as inlet marks (metal stickers), tire marks, and mask stickers that are convenient for painting the windows and body separately.
[Product specifications]
1/24 scale unpainted assembly kit□