In 1977, Renault's RS-01 (first turbo engine Formula One car) started challenging in races, and in 1979, the RS-10 achieved its first triumph. The RE-20 Turbo was a modified version of the RS-10, and this car had a 30kg weight reduction and employed a 1.5-litre V6 DOHC twin turbocharged engine capable of around 520hp. This re-issued model depicts the pioneer car of the Formula One turbo engine era.

Formula One Turbo Era Pioneer Car

Get this re-issued model, which depicts the pioneer car of the Formula One turbo engine era.

RE-20 Turbo kit detail — rear wing end plates

The refined form of the car is depicted in style, including the rear wing with its distinctive end plates.

RE-20 Turbo kit detail — V6 turbo engine

A highly authentic depiction of the 1.5-litre V6 turbo engine will delight, and features plenty of detail.

RE-20 Turbo kit detail — cockpit and pedals

There is lots to enjoy in the cockpit, with depictions of pedals and more.

RE-20 Turbo kit detail — side pontoon ground effect

Side pontoon undersides feature the flicked up ends which contributed to the RE-20's ground effect.

RE-20 Turbo kit detail — brake discs and suspension

Photo-etched parts are used in the depiction of brake discs. Moving suspension features coil springs.

RE-20 Turbo kit detail — semi-pneumatic tyres with sidewall logos

Semi-pneumatic tyres feature recreations of not only tread, but also sidewall logos.

RE-20 Turbo kit detail — side skirts and decals

Side skirts can be raised and lowered. Updated Cartograf decals are used to recreate sponsor logos livery details.

New Cartograf Decals and Markings

This kit is a re-release (originally released in 2006) with new Cartograf decals and marking instruction.

• The body is realistically captured in style with a super detailed turbocharger 6-cylinder engine. The drive system such as transmission is also authentically rendered.
• Front and rear suspension equipped with coil springs are movable.
• Screw-attached cowlings are detachable to show interiors such as frame structure and cooling system even after assembly.
• The steering wheel turns the front wheels.
• Side skirts can be moved up and down.
• Features semi-pneumatic synthetic rubber tyres.
• Comes with metal-plated parts to recreate wings and air intakes, and photo-etched parts to depict radiator, intercooler, oil cooler and brake discs, and metal transfers for use on side mirrors and instrumental panel. (Please use Tamiya CA cement for attachment of photo-etched parts.)
• High-quality decals made by Cartograf are also included.
• This kit is a re-release (originally released in 2006) with new Cartograf decals and marking instruction.

• 1x 1977 Renault RE-20 Turbo Scaled Plastic Model Kit

• Paint (recommended by Tamiya: TS-16 Yellow, TS-26 Pure White, TS-17 Gloss Aluminium, X-1 Gloss Black, X-3 Royal Blue, X-9 Gloss Brown)
• Modelling glue such as Revell Contacta Professional Glue 25g
• Tweezers, scissors & modelling knives