{"product_id":"tamiya-1-24-nissan-silvia-ks-plastic-model-kit-24078","title":"Tamiya 1\/24 Nissan Silvia K's Plastic Model Kit (24078)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTamiya 1\/24 Nissan Silvia K's – Plastic Model Kit (24078)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild the iconic 5th generation Nissan Silvia K's in 1\/24 scale. The K's was the top-grade model of Nissan's S13 Silvia lineup, and Tamiya's kit captures its elegant form in precise detail — from the smooth body curves and luxurious interior to the detailed underside with multi-link rear suspension. A great build for Japanese car enthusiasts and scale modellers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic recreation of the 5th generation Nissan Silvia K's top-grade model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth body curves and luxurious interior captured in detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed underside with multi-link rear suspension depiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic tyre tread pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24078\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembly kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired to Complete\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCement, paint and finishing supplies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic model assembly kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecal sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRequired Tamiya Paints\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpray Cans (Body \u0026amp; Main Surfaces)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-ts-7-racing-white-local-pick-up-only-we-cannot-ship-aerosols\"\u003eTS-7 Racing White\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-ts-14-black-local-pick-up-only-we-cannot-ship-aerosols\"\u003eTS-14 Black\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-ts-17-gloss-aluminum-local-pick-up-only-we-cannot-ship-aerosols\"\u003eTS-17 Gloss Aluminum\u003c\/a\u003e (depending on your chosen factory exterior color).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: For the signature factory \"Lime Green Two-Tone\" (FG0) shown on the box art, Tamiya molds the body in green plastic, but builders often airbrush custom mixes or use spray paints like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-ts-60-pearl-green-local-pick-up-only-we-cannot-ship-aerosols\"\u003eTS-60 Pearl Green\u003c\/a\u003e over a grey primer, paired with a metallic grey\/dark grey lower half.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAcrylic \/ Enamel Bottles (Detailing \u0026amp; Interior)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGloss \u0026amp; Metallic (X Series)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaint Code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMain Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-enamel-paint-x-1-gloss-black-10ml\"\u003eX-1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine parts, body accents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-enamel-x-2-white\"\u003eX-2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall details, body trim mixing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-enamel-x-3-gloss-royal-blue\"\u003eX-3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoyal Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine bay \/ ignition components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-enamel-x-6-orange\"\u003eX-6\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-enamel-x-7-red\"\u003eX-7\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange \/ Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine manifold \u0026amp; fluid caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-enamel-x-11-chrome-silver\"\u003eX-11\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMirror faces, headlight reflectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-enamel-x-12-gold-leaf\"\u003eX-12\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold Leaf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnderhood trim \/ engine bay fittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-enamel-x-18-semi-gloss-black\"\u003eX-18\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-Gloss Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindow seals, wipers, chassis, engine block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-enamel-x-19-smoke\"\u003eX-19\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmoke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTinting headlights \/ light covers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClear Colors (X Series – Lighting \u0026amp; Glass)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaint Code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMain Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-enamel-x-24-clear-yellow\"\u003eX-24\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFog lights \/ indicator backing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-enamel-x-26-clear-orange\"\u003eX-26\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear Orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront turn signals, side indicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-enamel-x-27-clear-red\"\u003eX-27\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear brake lights \/ tail assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlat \/ Matte (XF Series – Interior \u0026amp; Underbody)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaint Code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMain Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-enamel-xf-1-flat-black\"\u003eXF-1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterior carpet, dashboard accents, subframe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-enamel-xf-16-flat-aluminum\"\u003eXF-16\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransmission, intake manifold, heat shields\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-enamel-xf-52-flat-earth\"\u003eXF-52\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat Earth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterior trim accents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-enamel-xf-53-neutral-grey\"\u003eXF-53\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutral Grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeats, door panels, dashboard upholstery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-enamel-xf-56-metallic-grey\"\u003eXF-56\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetallic Grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExhaust piping, brake discs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Masking Tape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecise masking is essential for the S13's two-tone body and fine window trim work. The AK Interactive range covers everything from broad body panels down to tight curves and pillars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAK Interactive Standard Masking Tape (20m rolls)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ak-interactive-masking-tape-2mm-x-20m\"\u003e2mm\u003c\/a\u003e – Window seals, fine trim lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ak-interactive-masking-tape-3-mm-x-20m\"\u003e3mm\u003c\/a\u003e – Body panel edges, door shut lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ak-interactive-masking-tape-5-mm-x-20m\"\u003e5mm\u003c\/a\u003e – General masking, two-tone dividing lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ak-interactive-masking-tape-12-mm-x-20m\"\u003e12mm\u003c\/a\u003e – Broad coverage, bumper and lower body masking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ak-interactive-masking-tape-18-mm-x-20m\"\u003e18mm\u003c\/a\u003e – Large panel coverage and overspray protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAK Interactive Blue Masking Tape for Curves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ak-interactive-blue-masking-tape-for-curves-1mm\"\u003e1mm\u003c\/a\u003e – Tight radius curves, headlight surrounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ak-interactive-blue-masking-tape-for-curves-2mm\"\u003e2mm\u003c\/a\u003e – Body crease lines and curved trim edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ak-interactive-blue-masking-tape-for-curves-3-mm\"\u003e3mm\u003c\/a\u003e – Wheel arch lips, curved panel transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ak-interactive-blue-masking-tape-for-curves-6mm\"\u003e6mm\u003c\/a\u003e – Windscreen and rear glass surrounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ak-interactive-blue-masking-tape-for-curves-10mm\"\u003e10mm\u003c\/a\u003e – Wider curved sections, roof panel edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eModel-Specific Painting Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Nailing the Two-Tone Body Trim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S13 Silvia is famous for its OEM two-tone factory color schemes (such as Lime Green over Dark Grey or Warm White over Gold\/Grey).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder matters: Always spray the lighter top color first, let it cure completely (24–48 hours), then mask it off using high-quality Tamiya masking tape before spraying the darker lower tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurnish the edges: Use a wooden toothpick or soft cotton swab to press down the tape along body crease lines to prevent bleed-through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Window Frame Masking (X-18 Semi-Gloss Black)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eS13 window trims have thin black borders around the clear glass and body pillars. Mask off the clear window parts from the inside and outside, leaving only the trim edge exposed. Airbrush or spray light coats of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-enamel-x-18-semi-gloss-black\"\u003eX-18 Semi-Gloss Black\u003c\/a\u003e. Removing the tape while the paint is slightly tacky leaves sharp, clean lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Clear Lamp Details (Quad Headlights \u0026amp; Tail Lights)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaint the chrome headlight buckets behind the clear lenses with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-enamel-x-11-chrome-silver\"\u003eX-11 Chrome Silver\u003c\/a\u003e so they reflect light realistically. Apply \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-enamel-x-26-clear-orange\"\u003eX-26 Clear Orange\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-enamel-x-27-clear-red\"\u003eX-27 Clear Red\u003c\/a\u003e onto the inside surface of the clear lens parts rather than the outside. This gives a deep, realistic glass effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Interior Fabric \u0026amp; Dash Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S13 bucket seats and dash benefit from a completely matte finish. Mix a drop of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-enamel-xf-1-flat-black\"\u003eXF-1 Flat Black\u003c\/a\u003e into \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-enamel-xf-53-neutral-grey\"\u003eXF-53 Neutral Grey\u003c\/a\u003e for realistic two-tone cloth interior trim. Apply a very light coat of flat clear over the seats to eliminate any plastic shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Primer \u0026amp; Polish for Paint Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlastic molded in green can bleed color into light topcoats. Apply a fine coat of Tamiya Fine Surface Primer L before your topcoats — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-fine-surface-primer-light-gray-180ml-plastic-metal-model-paint-spray\"\u003eLight Gray\u003c\/a\u003e is the recommended choice for this kit as it gives the most neutral base under both light and dark topcoats. Also available in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-fine-surface-primer-l-for-plastic-metal-white-180ml\"\u003eWhite\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-fine-surface-primer-l-pink\"\u003ePink\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-fine-surface-primer-l-for-plastic-metal-oxide-red-180ml\"\u003eOxide Red\u003c\/a\u003e for different finishing preferences. Once your body paint and clear coat are fully dry, work through the Tamiya Polishing Compound range in sequence — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-polishing-compound-coarse-scale-models\"\u003eCoarse\u003c\/a\u003e to remove surface imperfections, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-polishing-compound-fine-87069\"\u003eFine\u003c\/a\u003e to refine the surface, then \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tamiya-polishing-compound-finish-model-finish-87070\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/a\u003e for a deep mirror gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45007154151593,"sku":"24078","price":28.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/0533\/7513\/files\/24078-000.jpg?v=1742451403","url":"https:\/\/techtonichobbies.com.au\/products\/tamiya-1-24-nissan-silvia-ks-plastic-model-kit-24078","provider":"Techtonic Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}