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Tamiya Nissan GT-R R35 24300: 1:24 Model Kit Build Guide
Tamiya item 24300 is a 1:24 plastic assembly kit of the Nissan GT-R R35. It represents the production GT-R introduced for the 2007 model year and builds into a finished model approximately 197 mm long and 82 mm wide.
This is not a prebuilt diecast car. Assembly, painting and adhesive are required, and paint and glue are not included in the store listing. The appeal is the opportunity to control the body color, interior finish and final level of detail while working from Tamiya's engineered parts layout.
Tamiya 24300 at a glance
- Maker: Tamiya
- Series: 1/24 Sports Car Series No. 300
- Vehicle represented: Nissan GT-R R35
- Scale: 1:24
- Manufacturer item: 24300
- Muncle Mikes SKU: F977-89200
- Finished size: Approximately 197 mm long and 82 mm wide
- Format: Plastic model assembly kit
- Required separately: Modeling tools, paint and plastic-model adhesive
What the kit is designed to reproduce
Tamiya shaped the body around the GT-R's low, wide R35 profile and divided the mechanical and cabin areas into buildable units. The official kit description identifies separate front-suspension, interior and rear-suspension assemblies that mount to the floor, helping the builder establish alignment before the body is installed.
The engine is represented with molded detail and a plated induction-box component. The wheels use plated two-piece construction, and the kit includes clear window parts, window-masking stickers, metal transfers for emblems and mirror surfaces, and mesh for the front grille. Those finishing materials reward careful preparation more than a rushed one-session build.
Plan the build before removing every part
- Read the full instruction sequence. Mark paint callouts and parts that must be trapped between later assemblies.
- Choose the body finish. Decide on primer, color and clear system before painting the interior or chassis so the final palette remains consistent.
- Inspect the sprues. Identify clear, plated and body-color parts and protect the pieces that scratch easily.
- Dry-fit major units. Test the floor, interior tub, suspension modules and body before detailed painting.
- Separate the work into subassemblies. Body, cabin, chassis and wheels can progress independently while paint cures.
Body preparation and paint
Remove mold seams and sprue attachment marks without flattening nearby curves. Wash the body with a method compatible with the plastic and allow it to dry fully. Test the primer and color system on spare material whenever products from different paint families will be layered.
Apply several controlled coats instead of one heavy coat. The GT-R has sharp panel transitions and grille openings that can collect excess paint. Allow the finish to cure before polishing, masking trim or installing the glass. A glossy body that still feels soft is not ready for handling.
Windows, grille and metal transfers
Use the supplied window masks as alignment aids, pressing the edges down carefully before spraying. Keep strong solvent away from clear parts and attach glazing with an adhesive intended for transparent model components.
The grille mesh adds depth at the front but should be trimmed and test-fitted before adhesive is applied. Metal transfers can give the Nissan emblems and mirror faces a crisp finish. Handle them with clean tweezers and follow the kit instructions so the small pieces do not fold or shift.
Chassis and stance
Build the suspension on a flat surface and check wheel contact before final body installation. A small alignment error becomes obvious on the GT-R's wide stance. Let suspension joints cure, then place the model on a level board and view it from the front and rear.
When assembling the two-piece plated wheels, remove attachment points only where necessary and touch up exposed plastic with a compatible finish. Avoid scraping visible plated faces.
Tools and safe work habits
Use eye protection when cutting parts, cut away from your hands and keep blades sharp. Ventilate paint and adhesive work according to each product's label, and keep solvent materials away from heat and flame. A covered parts tray helps prevent small transfers and plated pieces from disappearing during the build.
Final buying check
Choose this kit when you want the standard Nissan GT-R R35 in 1:24 scale as Tamiya item 24300. It requires assembly, paint and adhesive; the finished example shown by the manufacturer is not a prebuilt model.
View the Tamiya Nissan GT-R R35 24300 kit
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