Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo Gr.5 1/24 scale model kit + glue and paints - Heller 56741

The Heller 56741 Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo is a 1/24 scale plastic static model kit to assemble and paint. Offered as a Starter Kit , it reproduces a spectacular Group 5 Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo, which competed with number 68 in the 1981 24 Hours of Le Mans. The kit includes 122 parts to assemble, decals, glue, a brush, and main paints to help you build this iconic Italian endurance racing car.

The Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo made its debut in the World Sportscar Championship in 1979. Developed to allow Lancia to compete against the then-dominant Porsche 935, it raced in the class reserved for cars with engines up to two liters. Its engine had a displacement of 1,425 cc, chosen to suit this category. At the end of the 1979 season, Lancia held first place in the class with engines up to two liters.

The model reproduced here is a Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo Gr.5 #68 from the 1981 24 Hours of Le Mans . Driven by Martino Finotto, Giorgio Pianta, and Giorgio Schön, it finished fourteenth overall. With its widened track, aerodynamic enhancements, and typical Group 5 silhouette, this model is a striking addition to any collection dedicated to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, prototype and GT racing cars, or motorsport of the 1970s and 1980s.

The model consists of injection-molded plastic parts that need to be prepared, assembled, and then painted. The included decals allow you to represent the livery associated with the number 68 and the drivers of this Le Mans entry. The assembly instructions guide you through the various construction steps and indicate the colors used.

At 1/24 scale, this model fits perfectly into collections of racing cars, Lancia models, or endurance vehicles. It can be displayed alone in a showcase or integrated into a pit, paddock, or track scene created with figures and accessories adapted to 1/24 scale.

Glue allows for the assembly of the plastic parts, while the brush and primary paints accompany the initial painting stages. For a precise result, careful deburring of the parts, adherence to the assembly order, and careful application of the decals all contribute to highlighting the distinctive lines of this racing car.

Technical specifications:

• Brand: Heller
• Reference: 56741
• Type: Static car model kit to assemble and paint
• Vehicle reproduced: Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo Group 5
• Scale: 1/24
• Number of pieces: 122
• Livery version: No. 68, 24 Hours of Le Mans 1981
• Drivers represented: Martino Finotto, Giorgio Pianta and Giorgio Schön
• Included items: plastic parts, decals, glue, brush, and main paints