Kyosho 1/64 Subaru Legacy

Kyosho, makers of beautiful and often, too expensive diecast models, has sort of a horrid reputation when it comes to smaller scales. Their 1/64s are sometimes full of paint problems, with paint bubbles and rashes coming straight from the factory. Considering the premium price you usually pay for these highly detailed but sometimes faulty scale models, buying Kyosho in 1/64 is often a risk.

If there's any car that can get me to take that risk, it's a Subaru. More specifically, the Subaru Legacy RS rally car, complete with classic Subaru livery, gold wheels, and the mandatory roof and hood scoop. The interior detail is mind-blowing, with a rollcage, bucket seats and even the neck braces that sanctioned rally racers come with. The Legacy RS by Kyosho is available in three variants – two with rally decals but different numbers, another without decals – all clad in the signature Subaru blue-gold colour scheme. Yes, the paint is spot on, although you should be prepared to suffer the indignity of scratched up windows – the plastic gets ruined from thumbprints pretty easily.

Competing in the early 90's, the Legacy was a properly successful AWD rally car, but was eventually replaced by the lighter, swifter Impreza in the mid-90's. If you want a significant piece of rallying history sitting on your shelf, be prepared to cough up a little over 1500 taka.