Ian M's Lancia Stratos HL. Hasegawa, 1/24

[Ian M]

Well I will start with the compulsory bits and get them out of the way

A nice looking ride.
I dont think I would ever buy one though. Its TINY, if I could get in I would never get out again.




Yikes! What have I gotten into.

Nice clear parts. almost no distortion.


The detail is OK. bit dated perhaps. Good enough for me to butcher. I cant see any parts for a roll cage, there is a story there somewhere.

Might attempt seatbelts and an open door or two. Its only a kerb side model so don't expect to see the motor compartment. lol
Hmm wonder if i have some white paint....

[Andy the Sheep]

I'll follow your build, Ian: Stratos is still one of my favourite cars.

[Andy T]

Lovely, I'll watch along.

If memory serves, it was designed for competition then made into a road car, rather than the other way around as is the norm.

[minitnkr]

Then maybe cage was integral?

[Andy the Sheep]

You are right, Andy.
They built and put on the market just the needed number of cars (500) required to enter the rally competitions as Group 4 car.

[papa 695]

Nice one Ian, looking forward to seeing you build this one.

[simontie]

There is a film about it on netflix watched it at the weekend RACE FOR GLORY Audi v Lancia. Quite good,
simon

[Mr Bowcat]

Looks like it should be fun Ian.

A friend used to have an Intergrale, seriously quick car.

[Stefee]

Love these cars. If it went as well as my friends Lancia Thema 8:32 it would be a hoot to experience.

[The Smythe Meister]

"LANCIA STRATOS"...... now there's a name that conjours up childhood memories .

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Following all the way Ian.

[Guest]

I'm in Ian.

[PaulinKendal]

Ooh, yes please! Surely one of the truly great automotive body shapes. Still looks totally contemporary.

[Tworrs]

That is really an iconic rally car Ian.

[Allen Dewire]

Dang Boss! That looks like a nice old kit and should build up well. I'm with you about sports cars........Easy to get in, but you can never get back out of them...

Prost
Allen