{"product_id":"italeri-lancia-stratos-hf-gr-4-monte-carlo-1977-scale-1-12-safari","title":"Italeri - 1:12 Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16v Safari Rally 1991","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eItaleri Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16V Safari Rally 1991 — 1:12 Scale Model Kit\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompetitors faced enormous distances across Kenya, deep ruts, dust, mud, rocks, river crossings, extreme heat, and the occasional animal with no particular respect for the racing line. A conventional rally car would not last long.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Lancia Delta HF Integrale was not conventional.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeveloped from an ordinary five-door hatchback into one of the most successful rally cars ever built, the Integrale combined four-wheel drive with a turbocharged 2.0-liter, 16-valve engine and a competition record that eventually included six consecutive World Manufacturers’ Championships for Lancia.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis impressive 1:12 scale kit recreates the specially prepared Delta HF Integrale 16V entered by Martini Lancia in the 1991 Safari Rally. Italeri builds upon its highly detailed large-scale Integrale tooling with newly developed Safari components, including raised off-road suspension, heavy-duty wheels and tires, additional wheel-arch protection, a reinforced front bull bar, flexible mudguards, and the unmistakable roof-level air intake snorkel.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe completed model measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12.8 inches long\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is large enough to reveal exactly how thoroughly Lancia prepared a compact Italian hatchback for several thousand kilometers of African punishment.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrepared for the Safari\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Safari Delta was not simply a European rally car fitted with different tires.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIts suspension was raised and reinforced to cope with broken surfaces and deep ruts. Larger off-road tires required dedicated wheels and additional clearance around the arches. Flexible mudguards helped control the constant spray of stones, dust, and mud.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt the front, a substantial protective bar guarded the bodywork and lighting from impacts. Above the roof, an elevated intake supplied the engine with cleaner air, keeping it away from the dense clouds of dust that followed every car across the Kenyan landscape.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThese Safari-specific components give the model a markedly different stance from Italeri’s previous Monte Carlo and Sanremo Delta kits. It sits taller, looks tougher, and appears entirely prepared to encounter something unpleasant just beyond the next bend.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEverything Opens for Inspection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe front hood opens to reveal a highly detailed reproduction of the Delta’s turbocharged 16-valve engine and crowded engine compartment.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe engine assembly includes the cylinder block and head, turbocharger and intake components, intercooler plumbing, hoses, wiring, reservoirs, and surrounding structural details. Vinyl tubing is provided to reproduce the various electrical and fluid connections that make a large-scale engine compartment convincing.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe rear hatch can also be opened, while both front doors operate to expose the competition interior. These functional panels allow the completed model to be displayed as a clean exterior portrait, a mechanical study, or somewhere comfortably between the two.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Proper Group A Cockpit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThere was very little inside the Safari Delta that did not contribute to speed, safety, navigation, or survival.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe kit reproduces the full competition cockpit with a multi-piece roll cage, racing seats, dashboard, instruments, steering wheel, gearshift, fire-extinguishing equipment, spare wheel, navigation equipment, and the additional hardware carried during the event.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFabric material and photo-etched fittings are supplied for the racing harnesses. Separate switches, instrument decals, interior labels, and other small details give the cockpit the busy, purposeful appearance of the original Group A car.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWith the large scale and opening front doors, much of this work remains visible after assembly—which is considerate of Italeri, since you will have spent quite some time building it.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWorking Suspension and Steering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnderneath the body is a fully developed chassis rather than a conveniently flat approximation of one.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe kit includes detailed front and rear suspension, drivetrain, exhaust system, brakes, underbody protection, and associated mechanical components. Metal coil springs are incorporated into the functional suspension, while the steering system allows the front wheels to turn.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafari-specification off-road rims are fitted with realistically treaded rubber tires. Screws are used at selected structural and moving points, providing additional strength to the large model and allowing the operating features to function properly.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe chassis and suspension form substantial projects in their own right. Much of the detail will be less obvious once the body is installed, but experienced modelers understand that invisible accuracy remains accuracy.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree Martini Lancia Safari Cars\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe kit provides three alternative marking options from the 1991 Safari Rally:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo. 6 — Juha Kankkunen and Juha Piironen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winners of the 1991 Safari Rally\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo. 1 — Jorge Recalde and Martin Christie:\u003c\/strong\u003e Third-place finishers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo. 7 — Miki Biasion and Tiziano Siviero:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retired from the event\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo extensive exterior decal sheets reproduce the famous Martini Racing stripes, competition numbers, sponsor logos, identification markings, and Safari-specific details. A separate sheet supplies dashboard instruments, seat markings, number plates, technical labels, and interior stenciling.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe decals allow you to build the victorious Kankkunen car or one of its two Martini Lancia teammates. History naturally favors the winner. Modelers are permitted to be less predictable.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMultimedia Detail in Large Scale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA photo-etched metal fret supplies fine grilles, mesh panels, brackets, harness hardware, and other components that require a thinner and sharper appearance than molded plastic can provide.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChrome-plated components, flexible polyurethane mudguards, black acetate splash guards, vinyl hoses, metal springs, screws, fabric harness material, and realistically molded rubber tires add a variety of materials and textures throughout the build.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTogether, these components turn the 1:12 Delta into considerably more than an enlarged plastic car kit. It is a detailed mechanical model with a body attached.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eLarge 1:12 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eApproximately 12.8 inches (32.6 cm) long when completed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eLancia Delta HF Integrale 16V in 1991 Safari Rally configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eNew Safari-specific components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eRaised and reinforced off-road suspension\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eSafari wheel-arch extensions and protective equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eReinforced front bull bar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eRoof-mounted air intake snorkel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eOff-road wheels with realistic rubber tires\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eHighly detailed turbocharged 16-valve engine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eComplete engine compartment with hoses and wiring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eOpening front hood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eOpening rear hatch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eOpening front doors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eHighly detailed competition interior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eMulti-piece roll cage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eFabric racing harnesses with photo-etched fittings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWorking suspension with metal springs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eFunctional steering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eDetailed chassis, brakes, drivetrain, and exhaust system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003ePhoto-etched detail fret\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eChrome-plated parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eFlexible polyurethane mudguards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eBlack acetate splash guards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eAccessory set with hoses, screws, and springs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThree 1991 Safari Rally marking options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eTwo large exterior decal sheets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eSeparate interior and instrument decals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eFull-color assembly and painting instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eItaleri Skill Level 5\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eAssembly, paint, and cement are required and sold separately.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Italeri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46580941357158,"sku":"ITA4720","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/3274\/0198\/files\/imgi_7_Ug2pO6FfJyhZKxOCgibQTFhxp1sMJ6PuJFXSXTQU.jpg?v=1786647113","url":"https:\/\/www.modelexpo-online.com\/products\/italeri-lancia-stratos-hf-gr-4-monte-carlo-1977-scale-1-12-safari","provider":"Model Expo Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}