Global Top1/24 Sports Car Series No.378
1/24 SCALE NISSAN LEOPARD 2-DOOR HARDTOP 280X･SF-L
Limited Edition
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Length: 193 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.
*With decals for the name logo and metal transfers for interior and fender mirrors.
The Nissan Leopard was released as a personal luxury car in September 1980; the 280X SF-L was its highest-grade model. The pioneering and distinctive two-door hardtop body featured excellent aerodynamic performance. It was powered by the inline-six L28E engine capable of 145hp and had 5-speed manual and 3-speed automatic transmission options. The suspension featured an auto-leveling system for the rear; the interior was also packed with luxury accessories like leather seats, an onboard drive computer with 6 functions, cruise control and automated climate control, which were standard attachments for the 280X SF-L. Fully packed with the newest technologies, this vehicle is known as a pioneer of Japanese personal luxury cars.
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About the Model
This is a 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 193 mm, width: 75 mm, height: 56 mm. ★The angular two-door hardtop body is captured in style. ★Faithful depictions of the luxurious interior, chassis underside and suspension. ★Features a moveable sunroof; making the model interactive even after assembly. ★Metal-plated wheels are paired with synthetic rubber tires for realistic feel. ★Decals are included for the name logo, and metal transfers for interior and fender mirrors. A driver figure adds some extra life to the model.
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Realistic depiction of the angular hardtop body with an excellent aerodynamic coefficient of 0.37. Wheels and exhaust tip are recreated with metal-plated parts.
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The sunroof can be opened and closed even after assembly. The realistic interior has depictions of instrument panel and luxurious leather seats.
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Recreation of fender mirrors which were the first ever to have their own mirror wipers. Mirror surfaces use metal transfers.
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The rear features a large windshield. The kit has two choices (standard and option) for the name logo on the rear.
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Three body color choices are introduced in the instruction manual: (A) wine red metallic & silver metallic, (B) wine red metallic or (C) white.
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Decals are used to recreate the name logo, emblem, instrument panel and stripe patterns on the body. Metal transfers are also used for mirrors.
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Tamiya Colors required
Tamiya Color spray paints
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Tools & PaintsTS-95 PURE METALLIC RED
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*Used for wine red metallic and silver metallic and wine red metallic body colors.
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Tools & PaintsTS-17 GLOSS ALUMINUM
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*Used for wine red metallic and silver metallic body color.
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Tools & PaintsTS-26 PURE WHITE
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*Used for white body color.
ITEM No.85026
Tamiya Color brush and airbrush paints (Lacquer paints)
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Tools & PaintsLP-5 SEMI GLOSS BLACK
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Tools & PaintsLP-37 LIGHT GHOST GRAY
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ITEM No.82137
Tamiya Colors for brush and airbrush painting (Acrylic and Enamel paints)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-1 BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-2 WHITE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-6 ORANGE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-7 RED
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-11 CHROME SILVER
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-18 SEMI GLOSS BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-21 FLAT BASE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-26 CLEAR ORANGE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-27 CLEAR RED
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-1 FLAT BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-16 FLAT ALUMINUM
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-52 FLAT EARTH
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-68 NATO BROWN
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ITEM No.0XF68
Useful tools and finishing materials
Protecting your model from dust and dirt
Information is current as of August 5, 2026. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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