Tamiya 24300 Nissan GT-R 1:24 Plastic Model Kit: Build, Paint & Assembly Guide

Rather than repeating the catalog description for Tamiya 24300 Nissan GT-R 1:24 Plastic Model Kit, this guide turns the 1:24 plastic model car kits listing into a decision record. It explains how the Tamiya item is identified, how the available evidence should be read, and where confirmation is still required.

Product identity without guesswork

• Exact product: Tamiya 24300 Nissan GT-R 1:24 Plastic Model Kit
• Brand or vendor: Tamiya
• Product type: 1:24 Plastic Model Car Kits
• SKU or catalog key: TAM24300
• Scale stated in the record: 1:24
• Year appearing in the identity: 2007
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 3

The recorded price at verification was $79.00 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.

This item is best cataloged under its full name and TAM24300. The scale marker 1:24 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 2007 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. That combination protects against accidental substitutions when related products share a subject, color, scale or series.

Reading the source record carefully

The product page identifies the item this way: “Tamiya 24300 Nissan GT-R is a 1:24 scale plastic assembly kit of the 2007 R35 road car. The body, interior, suspension and engine-bay details are molded as a display model with an opening hood. Features and package contents 1:24 scale plastic model assembly kit Finished dimensions: 197 mm long and 82 mm wide Detailed engine with separately molded induction-box parts Opening hood Metal-plated wheels, muffler and induction-box parts Window masking stickers and metal transfers Plastic parts, synthetic-rubber tires, decals and illustrated instructions Assembly required. Cement, paint and finishing supplies are sold separately. Verified specifications Manufacturer: Tamiya Manufacturer part number: 24300 HLH item: TAM24300 Scale: 1:24 EAN/GTIN: 4950344243006 Shipping weight: 399 g (14.1 oz) Browse more plastic model kits and Tamiya model kits .” That excerpt anchors the guide, while the gallery, item number and selected variant provide the remaining evidence needed for an exact match.

The category-specific decision

Tamiya 24300 Nissan GT-R 1:24 Plastic Model Kit should be planned as a sequence rather than a single purchase. Inventory the parts or sheets, review the instructions, identify surfaces that require cleanup, and decide when paint, decals or clear finish belong in the build. Item number TAM24300 keeps this plan tied to the exact product instead of a neighboring release.

Do not infer included paint, cement, batteries or tools unless the listing or package states that they are supplied. A complete shopping plan distinguishes kit contents from builder-supplied materials.

Where similar listings differ

Before paint, wash or prepare parts only as recommended for the material, remove seams carefully, and test the chosen primer on a hidden area or spare piece. Decal work benefits from a smooth surface, measured placement and adequate drying time before clear coating.

Keep small parts organized by assembly stage. A labeled tray or compartment prevents a product with many similar pieces from becoming a search problem halfway through the build.

Using the gallery as evidence

The gallery contains 3 indexed product images. Compare label text, package shape, visible contents, finish and any small identifying marks with the delivered item. A context image can show tools or related products that are not included, so the written record and selected option still control package contents.

Before committing the item to a project

• Use the complete name, not a shortened marketplace label.
• Use TAM24300 to prevent a near-match substitution.
• Read the variant and inventory state shown now.
• Confirm technical requirements from the current manufacturer source.
• Keep the receipt and one reference image with the product record.

Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog

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Preserving the identity trail

Catalog the item under the complete title and TAM24300, then add the date received and the condition actually observed. For a project item, note where it was installed or how it was used. For a collectible, note package and display condition separately.

Retaining the exact identifiers protects the record when product titles or availability later change.

Gift considerations

Gift buyers should match TAM24300 to a known collection, project or preference. If size, scale, interface or exact version is uncertain, preserve the receipt and avoid opening fit-sensitive packaging.

Final identity questions

What is the safest comparison key?

Start with TAM24300, then verify the complete title and exact image. That sequence avoids most near-match errors.

Should availability wording be treated as permanent?

No. Inventory and supplier status can change after verification.

What does this guide intentionally avoid?

It avoids invented dimensions, unsupported rarity claims and compatibility assumptions not established by the product record.

Final check: the correct choice is the item whose title, item number TAM24300, image and variant state agree with the project or collection need. Where one of those elements does not match, continue comparing before ordering.

Review the live Tamiya 24300 Nissan GT-R 1:24 Plastic Model Kit listing

Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.

Decision record for future reference

The final purchase record for Tamiya 24300 Nissan GT-R 1:24 Plastic Model Kit should contain the vendor Tamiya, product type 1:24 Plastic Model Car Kits, item number TAM24300, selected option, current price and the image used to verify the item. This set of evidence is more durable than a title alone and makes a later duplicate or replacement check much faster.

After arrival, compare the item with that evidence before discarding packaging or beginning work. Note any discrepancy, then record actual fit, condition or performance only after direct inspection. The resulting trail explains both the original offer and the owner’s later experience while keeping the article accurate, specific and reviewable.