Hasegawa 52465 1/24 Scale Volkswagen VW Beetle 1966 Plastic Kit with Rio Asaka Figure  [HA-52465]

Hasegawa 52465 - SP665 1/24 Volkswagen VW Beetle 1966 w/Rio Asaka\'s Figure
Price:
NZD$77.36
Brand:
Hasegawa
Model:
HA-52465
Condition:
Brand New
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Hasegawa 52465 — 1/24 Scale 1966 Volkswagen VW Beetle Kit Featuring Rio Asaka

This injection-molded 1/24 scale kit represents the 1966 Volkswagen VW Beetle with its rear-mounted engine and rear-wheel-drive setup and is offered as part of a small car model line.

The Beetle's enduring shape and compact engineering, developed from the Type 1 lineage, are captured at this scale, preserving the rounded coachwork and simple mechanical layout that defined the era.

Parts are supplied as standard polystyrene sprues and require assembly with model cement and paint. A Rio Asaka figure is included for vignette use; painters should plan finishing materials and masking to match period-correct schemes.

Hasegawa separates body and chassis components to assist with achieving accurate stance and proportions. Specific decal or instrument detail information is not provided in the listing, so modelers often rely on photographs when detailing the 1966 model.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/24
  • Assembly: plastic model kit (glue and paint required)
  • Includes: one Rio Asaka figure

A neat 1/24 kit pairing a classic Beetle body with a display figure, suitable for straightforward builds that focus on external accuracy.

Begin by removing flash and seam lines, dry-fit subassemblies, and paint major panels before final gluing. Mask carefully for contrasting roof or trim colors to achieve crisp lines.
Clean the figure on the sprue, remove any mold lines, prime with a thin coat, then use fine brushes for facial and clothing details. Mounting the figure on a small base makes handling easier while painting.
A sharp hobby knife, fine sandpaper or sanding sticks, tweezers, and thin liquid cement are helpful. For paint work, fine brushes or an airbrush improve panel coverage and finishing.
Yes, the included figure makes it suitable for small roadside or garage dioramas. Adjust the base scale and scenery elements to 1/24 to maintain correct proportions.
Check alignment of body-to-chassis joints and wheel fitment early. Light sanding and trial dry-fits reduce gaps and help the final assembly sit correctly.

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