Ebbro 1/24 Renault 4L 1961

[Cien1986]

Hi all MCM members...

i just got my new kit from hlj.com which make by ebbro

ebbro is new comer in plastic kit...

so i decide to pick one and lets see how it's molded

And you will see this kit on Work in progress real soon....

Edited November 7, 2014 by Cien1986

[Cien1986]

[Cien1986]

Here is the manual

Edited November 7, 2014 by Cien1986

[Guest]

This looks cool. Price? Is it available in the US?

[Cien1986]

For the price is 4320 Yen but you can check it on www.hlj.com for other currencies

since they are shipping worldwide so i think its available almost anywhere..

[peter31a]

Very cool, Henry! Thanks for showing this kit to us. I remember when those little cars were running around here. Will be on the must have list.

[Danno]

Neat.

[martinfan5]

There is currently a review thread for these kits here

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=83555

[mnwildpunk]

That isn't an engine but a popcorn popper but I still want it

[stitchdup]

I remember a plumber near me had a van version as a work van for years. I was always confused by the gear stick and hand (E) brake being next each other on the dash(It was a dodgy repair,not stock). He let me have it cheap when the rear rotted out and myself and some friends wrecked it running about on some waste ground. Have to say that it was reasonably comfortable considering the bit we ran it was little better than a rocky beach. Good times that just wouldn't be allowed now. May have to look this kit out in the future and build a van for the memories.

[Tom Geiger]

Hmmm... I want both versions, 4320 yen is around $36 US plus shipping. They are still scarce in the US and on eBay.

[Dave Van]

An odd duck to make a model of. Any one have the 'why' this one was picked???? Is it popular or famous in other countries??

Cool looking kit.......I'd rather seen a Renault that was imported into the US .......

[Tom Geiger]

An odd duck to make a model of. Any one have the 'why' this one was picked???? Is it popular or famous in other countries??

Cool looking kit.......I'd rather seen a Renault that was imported into the US .......

Dave- These were all over Europe when I was growing up there. Simple and cheap transportation, so there's a nostalgia factor there. A kit obviously not made for the US market although I'm sure at least a few guys are planning drag cars.

Edited November 25, 2014 by Tom Geiger

[GeeBee]

This one is the 1967-'74 version, the earlier 1961-67 model had a much smaller front grille,

[gwaltz1]

Is Ebbro related to Tamiya? I have a Citroen 2CV van by Ebbro and most of it is Tamiya. Just wondering...

[Young iron]

The french Renault 4, nicknamed 4L, is an institution in Europe.

Pronounciation is Quatrelle. These cars were everywhere from 1961 till the late 1980's. In France they've been the most sold cars till the time really modern ones arrives on the market : 1983 Peugeot 205 and 1984 Renault Supercinq.

4Ls have been killed for the 1993 milestone, when EEC rules required Fuel injection and catalytic converters for any new car built. That also killed the much more famous 2CV. Before that, these cars were still selling well.

Every french, or at least southern european family has has a 4L or a Renault 5. They were cheap, really practical, easy to maintain, fun to drive, and incredibly reliable. And more sober than VWs, for instance. You could abuse these for 20 000 kilometers, with just the classic service and ignition settings. Not bad for 1.0 liter engines ! By 1980, Renault was the largest european carmaker, thanks to these cheap 4 and 5 models.

Their biggest trouble was rust. A lot, I mean A LOT of these cars have been scrapped after a crash or just important rust with good engines. In France, they're the latest trend for Youngtimers. For the same reasons they sold brand new, plus their 1000% french DNA.

EBBRO took a risky bet to offer these cars in kit. But time will show they're right. When American iron's prices are skyrocketing, there's a market for these cars we enjoy on both 1:1 and 1:25 scale.

This is a picture of my 1985 Renault 5. One of the lasts. 37 000 original kilometers, zero rust, original paperwork, currently for sale.

[jbwelda]

Renault 5 was sold in the US as "Le Car" for a while. pretty capable car on the autocross course when set up properly.

jb

[Young iron]

Oh yeah, I forgot these luxury Full-option (compared to the domestic ones) LeCar...

[gwaltz1]

I got this and a Fourgenette Van Monday from hlj. The van is even better than the sedan, it includes a sheet of cut ot Ebbro boxes for a load. Can't wait for 1/24 DS.

[lordairgtar]

Renault 5 was sold in the US as "Le Car" for a while. pretty capable car on the autocross course when set up properly.

jb

AMCs try at a very small car. Did AMC sell Gremlins in France as The Voiturette (bad joke)

[Junkman]

This one is the 1967-'74 version, the earlier 1961-67 model had a much smaller front grille,

Actually that grille came in 1968.

It looks like the 1974-1978 grille is incuded as well.

Heller just released a post 1978 version without the sunroof, and it looks like that one even has the updated dashboard

and concealed door hinges.

I wonder whether it's a Heller specific tool, or yet another variation of the Ebbro one.

The Heller kit also contains accessories and decals for various French public services.

I hope there will be a decal explosion from the French aftermarket (there are superb decal makers in France!), especially

for the F4 van.

[GeeBee]

I wonder whether it's a Heller specific tool, or yet another variation of the Ebbro one.

It's molded by Ebbro, I have one of the non sunroof bodies on the way from Ebbro in Japan, I already have the GTL upgrade parts from Ebbro as well

[Junkman]

How/where from do/did you get them?