Tamiya 47526 1/10 1978 Ford Zakspeed Capri TT-02 Scale Touring Kit [47526]

amiya 47526 1/10 Ford Zakspeed Capri TT-02 - concise kit review

Authentic late 70s touring car styling

The 1978 Ford Zakspeed Capri carries the period racing look the kit aims to replicate, with body lines and trim designed around authentic livery. This Tamiya release is intended for builders looking for visual accuracy rather than a race-optimised chassis.

Overview of the chassis and mechanical layout

The TT-02 chassis provides a simple, modular platform with an ABS main plate and upper deck, and a geared 4WD differential setup. Suspension uses fully independent double wishbones combined with friction dampers and plastic bushing bearings, and the drive accepts a 540-size motor through spur and pinion gearing.

Body materials and finishing guidance

Included is a clear polycarbonate body shell plus a decal sheet to reproduce period Zakspeed graphics. The polycarbonate retains crisp panel detail and when painted internally and trimmed correctly will present a neat, era-faithful model.

Kit contents and expected build traits

This assembly kit focuses on period-correct hardware, so builders should expect friction-style shock units and plastic bushings rather than modern oil dampers and ball bearings. The TT-02 design keeps the assembly approachable and parts replacement easy.

Recommended audience

Ideal for enthusiasts who want a scale-accurate Capri for display or casual on-road use, and for collectors who value period detail over outright competition performance.