![]() ![]() Maybe the difference between 1/24 and 1/25 scales is actually indiscernible. Holding the bodies up to each other, every dimension is the exact same – length, width, height of the windshield, etc. Either Tamiya sized their body down (unlikely) or Revell manufactured the tolerances broad enough that this kit is basically still 1/24 scale. Thankfully, that doesn’t seem to be the case. The Miata is already a go-kart as it is, scaling it any smaller might as well make it a Hot Wheels diecast in line with everything else. I was actually really worried Revell’s body and parts would end up noticeably smaller for their Miata, since they market this as technically 1/25 scale instead of the universally accepted 1/24 for most model cars. The aftermarket bumper set (or “race set” as Revell seems to liken it) is very subtle and doesn’t look like it’ll change the look of the car much – the rear bumper is in fact almost entirely the same, with just a slightly larger lower section.īody is clean and crisp, with no obvious mold injection lines or flash. Speaking of bumpers, I suppose I must begrudgingly admit that I really do enjoy Revell’s habit of including optional parts (usually bumpers and wheels) in their kits so you can have some variety with your build. It looks to be an exact duplicate of one of the runners already in the bags, so I don’t understand why I got another – but I’m not really complaining – it happens to have some bumpers on it, so I’ll just take it as some leeway in case I mess up on this kit (as I always inevitably do). ![]() Now this is very strange…when I opened the box there was one extra runner sitting on top, not wrapped in any plastic. Tires are blank on the sidewall and have some flash. The chrome wheels look to be less wheels and more wheel covers. Of course, no masking stickers are given here. Soft top looks to be molded as one piece with the rear window, meaning that’s going to need masking. It’s also correct-hand-drive!Īs usual per Revell, color is bad, white is good. I normally don’t like to give Revell credit for…well, anything, but I can’t deny the fact that the advertisement of a full motor, opening hood, soft top, and what looks to be a very detailed interior hypes me up for this build. I’m so used to slammed and sticker’d Miatas hard parking on the tuner scene that seeing a bright yellow one with racing stripes and a dorky helmeted driver taking on an autocross course just didn’t register for me. I must’ve walked past it a million times at my local hobby shop without realizing it because the boxart is so strange – it’s distinctly retro American. I actually only found out this kit existed recently – I had no idea it was even an offering when I was working with my previous Tamiya kit. Ironically, it fell to Revell (I usually don’t like their kits and have had bad experiences in the past) to pick up the ball and offer a cheap, detailed model of the diminutive JDM roaster. The last time I worked on a Miata, I built the Tamiya version – and while it wasn’t a terrible kit on its own, it left a lot to be desired. My next few kits will likely be rebuilds – as much as I want to get to new cars, I find myself more and more dissatisfied with my past builds as I think of the potential of doing them over again. Built as a short-wheelbase, front engine, rear-wheel drive, two-seater roadster sports car, it has proven itself as one of the top vehicles chosen to build into an apex destroyer.I’ve already built an NA Miata before – but last time I didn’t build it with pop-ups, atrocious camber, or racing stripes. The Miata is a top performer in many forms of motorsports from autocross to road racing, time attack, and everything in between. With that in mind we bring you the Skunk2 Builders Guide!ġ989 to 2021 Mazda Miata (NA, NB, NC, ND) That is why all products we develop are engineered to operate flawlessly with any other products developed under the Group-A Engineering umbrella. However, here at Skunk2 Racing, we are believers that any part used in your build should be of the highest quality and engineered to ensure maximum efficiency and performance.Ĭomponents work best when tied with others that are built for the same purpose and more so by the same manufacturer. "Right Parts" can mean a variety of things and is entirely dependent on the purpose of your build. The key to any successful vehicle build is running the right parts. ![]()
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