Hasegawa HC27 Calsonic Skyline GTS-R (R31) 1/24 – plastic 1/24 scale racing car model kit for assembly

The Hasegawa HC27 Calsonic Skyline GTS-R (R31) in 1/24 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit designed for automotive enthusiasts and collectors of 1980s racing car models. This precisely replicated kit presents the legendary Nissan racing car that revolutionized the Japanese motorsport scene at the end of the 20th century. This model is an excellent choice for intermediate and advanced modelers who want to build an accurate miniature of one of the most recognizable cars in the touring car racing series.

Historical and technical information

The Nissan Skyline GTS-R (R31) is a sports car produced in Japan between 1985 and 1989, and became an icon of the latter half of the 1980s. The Calsonic version competed in the Japanese Group A racing series both in domestic and international circuits. The car became famous for its reliability, the power of its two-liter turbocharged RB20DET-R engine, and the distinctive blue Calsonic livery – the title sponsor. This model dominated the Japan Touring Car Championship (JTCC) races and also appeared on the 24h Spa-Francorchamps course, bringing glory to Japanese automotive engineering during the Cold War era and the late 1980s.

Features of the Hasegawa HC27 model

• Scale: 1/24
• Country: Japan
• Historical period: modern times (1980s)
• Category: plastic model kit
• Material: high-quality plastic
• The set does not include glue, paints, or tools
• Realistic bodywork, interior, and chassis details
• Authentic Calsonic decals to recreate the factory race livery
• Precisely replicated engine, suspension, and aerodynamic modifications details

Why choose this model?

The Hasegawa HC27 Calsonic Skyline GTS-R (R31) 1/24 is a great choice for any fan of Japanese automotive history, touring car racing, and sports car model collectors. We recommend this kit to intermediate and advanced modelers who will appreciate the high level of detail and the possibility to customize the livery. The model is available as a complete kit for self-assembly, which provides a perfect opportunity to develop modeling skills. Build difficulty: 3/5.