Hasegawa 20836 1/24 Isuzu 117 Coupe XC-J 1976 Plastic Model Kit  [HA-20836]

Hasegawa 1/24 Isuzu 117 Coupe XC-J Middle Version - 1976

This 1/24 scale plastic model kit reproduces the 1976 Isuzu 117 Coupe Middle Version (XC-J) as a static display subject within Hasegawa's 1/24 car range.

The Isuzu 117 Coupe first appeared in 1968 with styling by Giorgetto Giugiaro and was produced into the early 1980s. As a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive two-door coupe, it was offered across several trim and engine choices. This kit aims to capture the mid-1970s look when Italian-influenced lines met Japanese engineering in the personal luxury coupe market.

Model focus and build notes

This release concentrates on exterior proportions and period body trim specific to the 1976 middle-version XC-J. Expect conventional multi-part assembly with separate body, chassis and external trim components typical of mainstream scale car kits. Attention to seam treatment, precise masking for two-tone or chrome areas, and photo references will help achieve a clean finish.

Reference and finishing tips

Use period-correct color samples and wheel references from 1976 brochures or reliable photo sources. Proper surface prep—sanding, filling minor gaps, and primer—improves panel fit and paint adhesion. For static presentation, mount the finished model on a simple base to showcase stance without altering suspension geometry.

A focused 1/24 interpretation of the 1976 Isuzu 117 Coupe Middle Version (XC-J) intended for builders and collectors who want an accurate static representation of a late 1970s Japanese coupe.