Shunko recommends using hot water, leaving the decals into the water longer than usual. After that, leave it untouched for about 20 seconds before handling, and position it carefully and slowly into place while applying heat with a hair dryer
Italieri's scale model of the Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16V covers the 1990 season, but this evolution really debuted the previous season on the occasion of the
1989 Sanremo rally. A decoration was used for the occasion that immediately caught the eye. The typical white of the body had been replaced by a striking red, and the Martini blue stripes appeared "broken" and discontinuous. A decoration that
Shunko has adapted to a 1/12 scale to fit like a glove on the
Italieri kit . Now all you have to do is decide on the suspension configuration... are you more of asphalt or dirt?
Additional details for the
Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16v marking / livery:
- Manufactured by Shunko Models in 1/12 scale with reference SHK-D461.
- Raced at the Sanremo Rally in 1989.
- To be used with Italeri reference 4709.
- Includes water slide decals and assembly instructions.
- Limited edition.
- Package measures 145 mm x 216 mm x 1 mm (width x depth x height), weighting 18 g.
- Featured in newsletters 527 and 529.
The Lancia Delta Gr.A marked an entire era in its different evolutions. In 1990, the Gr.A regulations required the mounting of a 40 mm diameter restrictor on the intake to limit the passage of air to the engine and, therefore, limit the power of the cars. In order to counteract the decrease in power with a higher level of torque, Lancia decided to mount a 16V cylinder head on the 4-cylinder 2-liter engines of its Delta. The improvement that this meant is beyond doubt, and even Lancia's satellite team, the Jolly Club, recognized that this was approximately half a second per kilometer. The Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16V made its debut with victory at the 1989 San Remo rally, with a memorable comeback on the last day by Miki Biasion to win by just 5 seconds. If the turbo had something to do with it, it is something that only a few know...
This item is not suitable for children under 18 years old. SpotModel recommend this item for advanced modellers and professionals with high experience on building cars and bikes. Read carefully all instructions.