Tamiya 24290 - 1/24 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Display Kit  [24290]

Tamiya 24290 1/24 SLR McLaren Model Summary

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren fuses motorsport technology with luxury GT design. Unveiled at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show, the car resulted from a McLaren Cars and DaimlerChrysler partnership and is powered by an AMG-tuned 5.5L V8 up front with a screw-type supercharger, producing roughly 626 horsepower. The drivetrain uses a 5-speed automatic box while carbon-ceramic brakes and a retractable rear spoiler support high-speed control.

Tamiya's 1/24 scale kit captures the SLR's sweeping profile and mechanical intricacy. The set features a detailed interior and engine area, plus operational gull-wing doors and a twin-stage bonnet that allow modellers to display inner components without dismantling the model.

Precision Moulding and Finish

Distinctive SLR traits such as the hood fin and fender vents are supplied as separate parts to retain sharpness in the build. Interiors include well-defined seats and dash detail, and metal-plated parts with transfers help achieve a showroom finish. Functional openings give flexible display options and let builders highlight the engine bay and cabin.

Displaying this SLR with other Tamiya supercar models highlights a collection's craftsmanship and engineering variety.