Tamiya 24355-000 McLaren 1:24 Senna, Faithful Replica, Model Building, Plastic Kit, Crafts, Hobby, Gluing, Model Kit, Assembly, Unpainted, Red, Medium

This model looks SO good once it’s complete. Tamiya really did a good job engineering how all the pieces went together.This kit was so much harder to complete than any other car model I’ve ever built. It isn’t so hard that I couldn’t do it, but it definitely is more involved than other car models.It’s mostly to do with the body. On other models, the body is, for the most part, one piece. On this model, each fender is an individual part. The roof is like five or six parts. The hood is two parts. Etc. Again, it’s not impossible to build a nice finished product, but this is definitely not for a beginner modeler. I’d say an advanced-intermediate or better in experience is required to make a good end result.Even then, it requires a lot of patience and fully understanding the instructions to complete it.All that said, this is a very rewarding model to finish well. It challenges the builder and the final product looks amazing - especially if you’re a fan of the real-life car.

Beautiful looking car! I love it!

Another home run for tamiya! Was excited to get going on this, but when I was looking it over, I discovered the main body structure was damaged beyond repair. However, a quick email to tamiya customer service, and a replacement part was in my hands! Tamiya customer service is fantastic!The kit is incredibly detailed, goes together perfectly, and the finished model is beautiful!

Advanced engineered car translates to advanced engineering on tamiya model car. Detail and fit are right and right. One fire orange, one metallic icy blue in photos. Sprue attachments need to be perfectly cleaned up. Use as thin a glue as you are comfortable with. It’s all about the painting and building, not many decals.

Everything it was and then some. My best model yet.

First order came as an open box item, no original packaging...I requested a replacement and I received an open box item again...nowhere in the description says it is an open box item. Returning it again

Appears to have been opened. So far only one small part missing. Disappointing for a 48$ model kit.Update…..first Tamiya kit I’ve ever been frustrated with. Poor instructions. Impossible to fit the headlights. And I’m not close to finishing. Not looking forward to more surprises.