1/24 Mazda MX-5 (Tamiya Sports Car Series 342)

A Genre-Redefining Marque

The Mazda Roadster (known as the MX-5 outside of Japan) has been a genre-redefining car since the release of the first generation in 1989. Fast forward to 2015 and the world was once again wowed by the latest release, the 4th Generation - a lightweight roadster embodying the Japanese company's design concept of "kodo": soul of motion. It features a svelte silhouette combined with punchy 1.5-liter engine (Japan spec) and extensive use of aluminum and ultra-high tensile strength plate; safety is a top priority with a full range of modern systems. Now, this masterpiece appears in beautifully detailed 1/24 scale.

About the Model

• This is a 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit of the fourth-generation (ND) Mazda Roadster.
• Length: 164mm, width: 80mm.
• The model breathtakingly captures the car's dynamic form, with its roof and side windows down.
• Features detailed renditions of the suspension and interior. Mazda's Powerplant Frame is depicted with separate parts.
• Metal transfers recreate various emblems and side mirror surfaces.
• Metal plated parts are used to depict head/taillight reflectors, interior air blowers, instrumentation, and shift base.
• Can be assembled as left- or right-hand drive.
• Includes decals to recreate details, with a choice of km and km/mph readouts for the speedo.
• This model includes the first ever female driver figure in the 1/24 Sports Car Series!

Further Highlights

• Roadsters are just made to be driven with the top down, and this model recreates the car with windows and top retracted.
• Clear parts and metal-plated reflector pieces make for realistic lights. Hubcap emblems are recreated with metal transfers.
• Other emblems are also depicted using metal transfers, the metallic finish giving the model a realistic sparkle that's bound to impress!
• The model's realistic underside depicts suspension and drivetrain, including Mazda's own unique Powerplant frame.
• Parts are included to allow assembly as a left- or right-hand drive vehicle. The female figure is a first for this long-running Series!
• Finely-detailed decals recreate center display and instrumentation, with metal plated air blowers and shift base adding further detail.