Isuzu 117 Coupe XC-J 1/24 Plastic Model Kit Hasegawa 20836  [HA-20836]

Isuzu 117 Coupe XC-J 1976 — Hasegawa 1/24

This 1/24 plastic model represents the 1976 Isuzu 117 Coupe Middle Version (XC-J) and sits within Hasegawa's line of 1/24 static car kits designed for display-oriented builds.

The Isuzu 117 Coupe first arrived in 1968 with Giorgetto Giugiaro penned styling and remained in production into the early 1980s. As a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive two-door coupe it offered various trims and powertrain options. The model mirrors the mid-1970s styling when European design influence was combined with Japanese mechanicals.

Build notes and areas of focus

The kit focuses on exterior proportion accuracy and the typical body trim of the 1976 XC-J. Assembly is by conventional multi-piece construction with distinct body, chassis and trim elements. Careful seam work, precise masking for chromed and two-tone areas, and referencing period imagery will yield the best results.

Painting advice and reference sources

Refer to factory brochures and verified photographs for colours and wheel finishes from 1976. Adequate surface preparation, including sanding, filling and priming, improves adhesion and reduces defects. Consider a discreet display base for museum-style presentation.

A precise 1/24 depiction of the 1976 Isuzu 117 Coupe Middle Version (XC-J), intended for hobbyists and collectors aiming to build an authentic static model of a late 1970s Japanese coupe.