Overview
The Tamiya 1/24 Honda NSX is a detailed plastic model kit of Japan's first true supercar. The original NSX, developed with input from Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna, proved that Honda could compete with Ferrari and Porsche by creating a mid-engine sports car that combined exotic performance with everyday usability.
Featuring a 3.0-liter VTEC V6 engine, all-aluminum body construction, and a driver-focused cockpit, the NSX redefined what a supercar could be. Its reliability and approachable handling made it a revolutionary vehicle that influenced supercar design for decades.
Key Features
- Stunning mid-engine supercar body
- Pop-up headlight mechanism
- Detailed 3.0-liter VTEC V6 engine
- Classic NSX wheel design
- Driver-focused leather interior
- Targa-style removable roof option
- Accurate rear diffuser details
Performance Benefits
- Accurate supercar proportions
- Realistic suspension details
- Synthetic rubber tires
- Detailed engine visible through rear glass
- Metal-plated trim parts
Usage Notes
- Recommended for intermediate modelers
- Requires plastic cement, paint, and finishing supplies
- Formula Red or Berlina Black are iconic color choices
- Polishing essential for supercar finish
Technical Specs
- Scale: 1/24
- Series: 1/24 Sports Car Series No. 100
- Tamiya Item Number: 24100
What's Included
- Plastic model parts on sprues
- Clear parts for lights and windows
- Metal-plated parts
- Synthetic rubber tires
- Decal sheet
- Illustrated assembly instructions
Needed to Complete
- Plastic model cement
- Hobby knife and cutting tools
- Tamiya spray paints or acrylic paints
- Paint brushes or airbrush
- Polishing compounds
Summary
The Tamiya Honda NSX model kit celebrates Japan's first supercar and Honda's engineering masterpiece. A must-have for any collection of JDM legends.
