Any Lancia Stratos

[CAL]

I found lots of kits but some say curbside some say nothing about it.

What is the get to get?

[CAL]

The one to get is the Fujimi Enthusiast Model Stratos. There are other Stratos kits with varying levels of engine detail, but that's the big-daddy if you want to do a detailed build.

Yes, I thought there was a top notch kit.

many hours later...

only if you can find one. Another grail search.

[Janne Herajärvi]

Maybe Tamiya kit? It does not have engine but you sure can make nice model from it http://www.fcma.fi/FCMABBS/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7031&start=25

Oh i didnt see that small print first. You want engine for it..

Edited January 12, 2010 by Janne Herajärvi

[CAL]

Maybe Tamiya kit? It does not have engine but you sure can make nice model from it http://www.fcma.fi/FCMABBS/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7031&start=25

Oh i didnt see that small print first. You want engine for it..

Yeah, there is a bunch of Hasegawa kits too, my LHS even has the Hasegawa kits.

[Aaronw]

I have the Hasegawa kit, I don't remember if it has an engine but if it does you won't be able to see it without a lot of work, because the body is one piece. I can check when I get home at the end of the week.

[CAL]

I have the Hasegawa kit, I don't remember if it has an engine but if it does you won't be able to see it without a lot of work, because the body is one piece. I can check when I get home at the end of the week.

I could always cast up a Dino enigne (where the real car's motor came from) and fix it up.

Interesting, I didn't know they used Fiat X1/9 headlights for the Stratos.

[fordsixty]

hey chris, have you checked out the Revell Stratos kit?

it has the little "Dino" v6. i have included photos of the parts tree and the instructions. looks like a very good start for a little detailing.

i bought it because i love the group 5 Stratos and i want to put a motor in a Tokyo Marui Platic Stratos Turbo kit i have.

hope this helps.

Edited January 13, 2010 by fordsixty

[Randy Kern]

Chris, the Hasegawa kit has a box for the engine, and I mean literally, a slab-sided enclosure, with some engine engraving on the sides and bottom. It does have a separate exhaust system, at least the 'Stradale' street version I have does. It looks to be as nice a curbside as the Tamiya, but with the body being one-piece, and a louvered engine cover, you don't see much. If you want a motor, it looks like you'll have to find the Fujimi Enthusiast kit. I'll keep my eyes open!

[Randy Kern]

Dale, you beat me to it! For a Revell kit, that's not bad. Engine cover that opens and all!

[CAL]

Thanks guys.

I think I am just going for the Hase kit for now and see what I can do with that and keep me peepers peeled for a Fuji.

I looked at the Fuji Dino engine as a very distict possibility.

Edited January 13, 2010 by CAL

[Aaronw]

If you can live with a curbside the Hasegawa kit otherwise seems quite nice, although I've only gotten as far as painting the body (hey its only been two years, I think the paint has almost cured by now )

[CAL]

If you can live with a curbside the Hasegawa kit otherwise seems quite nice, although I've only gotten as far as painting the body (hey its only been two years, I think the paint has almost cured by now )

I just ordered a 21215 HASEGAWA 1/24 LANCIA STRATOS HF STRADALE.

What kit is in the RoG box? I am looking at that too.

And I am looking at the ultimate kit: a Hawk HF 3000

http://www.hawkcars.co.uk/hf3000/HF%20-%201.pdf

although that is one expensive kit car. I could get a really nice 550 replica for less.

Edited January 13, 2010 by CAL

[sfhess]

There's also a pretty good 1/20-scale Stratos with an engine. I believe it was made by Entex. Long out of production though.

Edited January 13, 2010 by sfhess

[CAL]

There's also a pretty good 1/20-scale Stratos with an engine. I believe it was made by Entex. Long out of production though.

Yes, I have seen a coulpe of those. I always have an internal struggle with 1/20th though. I know it stupid but since 95% of my collecting is 1/24 - 1/25 I have hard time branching out into the 1/20th stuff. The much bigger stuff is a bit of a different deal in my eyes, which is the other 5%. I'd probably do more F1 cars if they were not 1/20th scale. I know it's just a weird me thing.

[CAL]

Yes, I thought there was a top notch kit.

many hours later...

only if you can find one. Another grail search.

Me Find! Me Find!

[ZIL 111V]

Japanese kit makers did a lot of kits of the Sratos in many scales back in the 70'-80's...some good...some bad!

...The best Stratos plastic kit ever, was introduced back in 1979.

Japanese Nitto Kagaku made a 1/12th Stratos "Alitalia"'76-'77 Monte Carlo & ..."Safari" rally versions

Still the best kit I've seen, fully detailed, V6 engine, chassis, interior, working suspension, all opening panels, real rubber tires, 350+ parts, pretty nice kit, now boxed by Doyusha.