White Kit Lancia Stratos Body Shell

The most iconic silhouette of world rally, ready for you to make it yours

The Lancia Stratos is, without a doubt, one of the most recognisable competition cars in history. Its radical wedge design, compact size, and victories in the World Rally Championship during the seventies have made it a legend that continues to excite fans around the world. With this white kit body from Sideways (reference SWBLS), you have the opportunity to carry that legacy into your preferred scale and under your own initials.

Features and highlights

• Unpainted kit format: the body is delivered in white, ready to receive primer, paint, and decals. The final result depends on your creativity and skill.
• Sideways brand: a recognised name in the slot world for the fidelity of its lines and attention to detail in reproducing classic competition bodies.
• Official reference SWBLS: unequivocally identifies this item in the Sideways catalogue to avoid confusion with other decorated versions.
• Lancia Stratos silhouette: one of the most photographed and imitated profiles of the classic competition car, perfect for any rally-themed collection.

Customisation possibilities

Receiving a white body is, for many enthusiasts, the most exciting starting point. You can reproduce the official Alitalia, Pirelli, Chardonnet decoration or any other historical livery of the Stratos, or design a completely new one. For this, we recommend:

• Primer: apply a layer of plastic-specific primer before painting to ensure adhesion and achieve an even finish.
• Paints: brands like Vallejo, Tamiya, or Kaleido offer a wide range of acrylic and enamel colours, with excellent results both by brush and airbrush.
• Decals: you can find sheets of decals with the historical decorations of the Stratos at specialised distributors or print them to measure with decal paper for inkjet printers.
• Finish varnish: protect the decoration with a matte, satin, or glossy varnish depending on the style you are looking for.

Ideal for…

• Slot enthusiasts who want to customise their car with a unique decoration or reproduce a specific historical livery.
• Modellers with experience in painting miniatures who wish to add a classic competition body to their collection.
• Collectors looking for distinctive pieces, outside the standard decorated series catalogue.
• Participants in club events or championships who want a personal and recognisable decoration on the track.

Aspects to consider

This reference is exclusively the body in unpainted kit format. It does not include chassis, motor, wheels, guide, or braids. Check compatibility with the chassis you plan to use before assembly. If you have any doubts, we at Ministry of Hobby are happy to assist you.

Frequently asked questions

Does this body come painted or unpainted?

It comes completely unpainted, in white, ready for you to apply the decoration you desire. It is the usual format referred to as "white kit" in hobby jargon.

What materials and paints can I use to decorate it?

You can use acrylic or enamel paints from brands like Vallejo, Tamiya, or Kaleido, both by brush and airbrush. Remember to always apply a layer of plastic primer before painting.

Does it include chassis, wheels, motor, guide, or braids?

No. This reference corresponds solely to the body. The other components must be purchased separately, and compatibility should be verified before assembly.

What chassis is this body compatible with?

The specific compatibility information with chassis is not detailed in the provided data. We recommend consulting directly with us or reviewing the technical documentation from Sideways to ensure it fits with the chassis you plan to use.

Can I reproduce historical decorations of the Lancia Stratos rally?

Yes. Upon receiving it in white, you have complete freedom to reproduce any historical livery —Alitalia, Pirelli, Chardonnet, etc.— or create a completely custom decoration.

Is it suitable for track use or is it only for static collection?

It depends on the assembly you perform. If you fit it to a competition-ready chassis, it can run perfectly on track. If you mount it on a display base, it also becomes a visually appealing collector's piece.

The Sideways SWBLS Lancia Stratos white kit body is a must-have for slot car enthusiasts and scale modellers looking to recreate iconic rally liveries from the 1970s World Rally Championship era. Compatible with a range of slot car chassis, this unpainted body shell offers unlimited customisation possibilities using acrylic or enamel paints from leading brands. A true collector's piece for fans of classic motorsport miniatures and slot racing.

Information not found

The exact scale of this body and the references for compatible chassis could not be confirmed with verified sources. It is recommended to consult the official technical documentation from Sideways or contact Ministry of Hobby before proceeding with assembly.