1:43 Starter Set Pagani Huayra

The real subject

The Pagani Huayra is an Italian low-volume supercar that followed on from the earlier Zonda. You can recognize it by its upward-opening doors, deeply scalloped flanks and the movable flaps at the corners of the body, with which the car alters its downforce on the move. The engine sits behind the cabin and it is a V12 fed by two turbochargers.

What the set contains

This is a starter set, so besides the parts of the kit the package also includes a set of paints and you can start building without buying anything else. The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted, with the parts on sprues. The 1:43 scale is the classic size for collectible car models: the finished car sits comfortably in the palm of your hand and does not take up much room in a display case.

Building and painting tips

Cut the parts off the sprue with a sharp blade a little away from the part and sand the gate mark flush. Go over the parting seam around the body just as carefully, because every unevenness shows on a gloss finish. Wash and degrease the parts before painting. Then cover the body in thin coats and let each one dry, otherwise the surface loses its smoothness. Fit the glazing at the very end, with a glue that will not fog the clear parts.

Who it is for

The set suits a beginner who wants everything needed together in one package, as well as a collector of modern supercars in 1:43 scale. The package contains the kit and paints; glue, thinner and other tools are not included, unless stated otherwise.