Overview
The Tamiya 1/24 Volkswagen Type 2 (T1) in red/white is part of the Clic Loc series of cement-free plastic model kits. Parts are molded in their final colors and snap together, so the kit can be built without glue or paint.
The kit has roughly half the number of parts of a conventional Tamiya 1/24 car kit, making it a straightforward build for newcomers and returning modelers, while still depicting the classic two-tone VW bus with plated trim, a detailed interior and steerable front wheels. This is a static display model, not a radio-controlled vehicle.
Key Features
- Cement-free Clic Loc assembly; no glue or paint required
- Body parts molded in durable ABS plastic in the final red/white two-tone colors
- Clear PS plastic windows
- Metal-plated emblems, window frames and wheel caps
- Interior with driver's seat and bench seating
- Separately molded taillight parts
- Chassis depicts engine and suspension detail
- Steerable front wheels with treaded synthetic rubber tires
Performance Benefits
- Pre-colored parts give a finished look without an airbrush, spray cans or masking
- ABS construction is tougher than standard polystyrene, so the finished model handles being picked up and displayed
- Stickers supply window frame, license plate and meter details without decal water or setting solutions
Usage Notes
- Static display model assembly kit
- Only side cutters and tweezers are needed for assembly
- Suitable for beginners and younger builders with adult help; also a quick build for experienced modelers
- Optional: parts can still be detail-painted if desired
Technical Specs
- Scale: 1/24
- Series: Tamiya Clic Loc (cement-free)
- Color: red/white two-tone (molded in color)
- Length: 178mm
- Width: 77mm
- Height: 80mm
- Materials: ABS body parts, clear PS windows, synthetic rubber tires
What's Included
- (1) Set of pre-colored plastic parts (A–G parts)
- (1) Set of metal-plated trim parts
- (1) Set of rubber tires
- (1) Sticker sheet (window frames, license plate, meters)
- (1) Instruction manual
Summary
- 1/24 snap-together VW Type 2 (T1) bus in red/white
- No cement or paint needed; parts molded in color with plated trim
- 178mm long finished model with steerable front wheels
