{"product_id":"heller-1-24-citroen-ds3-wrc-rally-car-starter-set-model-kit","title":"Heller 1\/24 Citroën DS3 WRC – Rally Car Starter Set Model Kit","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe Heller 1\/24 Citroën DS3 WRC Starter Set captures the aggressive engineering and World Rally Championship legacy of France's legendary motorsport contender in an accessible, high-detail plastic model format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eReplacing the dominant Citroën C4 WRC for the 2011 World Rally Championship season, the DS3 WRC made its official competitive debut at the opening round in Rally Sweden. Designed under strict FIA regulations, the DS3 WRC featured a shorter wheelbase at 3,948 mm (compared to 4,274 mm on the C4) and a lighter overall weight of 1,200 kg, powered by a 300 hp 1.6-liter turbocharged direct-injection engine. This specific model kit replicates the unliveried, sleek white factory test vehicle used extensively by Citroën Racing engineers to refine suspension geometry, aerodynamic set-ups, and 4WD technology prior to championship deployment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHeller's 1:24 scale kit accurately renders the compact hatch's aggressive fender flares, front air intake, rear spoiler, and rally-spec cockpit cage across 66 precision-molded parts. As an official Heller Starter Set, this all-in-one package includes liquid plastic cement, a paintbrush, and main acrylic paint pots directly in the box, giving modelers everything necessary to construct this modern WRC icon. The finished model measures 7.08 inches in length, making it a standout addition to any motorsport display or 1:24 rally car collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eComplete 1\/24 scale replica of the official 2011 Citroën DS3 WRC factory test vehicle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAll-in-one Starter Set including polystyrene cement, paintbrush, and primary acrylic paint pots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e66 precision-molded gray and clear plastic parts for an approachable, high-reward build.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAuthentic rally bodywork featuring wide-body fenders, roof air scoop, and rear WRC wing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDetailed interior roll cage, dashboard, racing bucket seats, and rally cockpit elements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAssembled model dimensions measure approximately 7.08 inches long by 2.95 inches wide (180 mm x 75 mm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhat’s in the Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePrecision-Molded Plastic Sprues: Crisp white and gray molded sprues containing 66 detailed parts for the body shell, chassis, and rally suspension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOptically Clear Window Pieces: Transparent molded parts for the front windshield, side windows, and headlight lenses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStarter Assembly Supplies: Included tube of liquid polystyrene cement, fine paintbrush, and starter acrylic paint pots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWaterslide Decals \u0026amp; Instructions: Comprehensive decal sheet for window borders, dashboard instruments, and test car logos along with step-by-step assembly guides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTechnical Product Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer: Heller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduct Number: HEL56758 (HEL\/56758)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eScale: 1:24 Scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSubject Type: Motorsport \/ Modern WRC Rally Car\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Dimensions: 7.08\" L x 2.95\" W (180 mm x 75 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePackaging Dimensions: 14.75\" L x 9.80\" W x 2.75\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAge Recommendation: 14 Years and above\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAssembly Requirements: Unassembled plastic kit; starter cement and main paints included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTips:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSurface Preparation: Gently wash the plastic body shell in warm, soapy water before assembly to remove residual mold release agents and allow smoother acrylic paint coverage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWindow Masking: Use fine masking tape along clear window parts when applying black border decals to keep edges sharp and free of paint bleed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDiorama Groundwork: To showcase your completed DS3 WRC in an authentic gravel or tarmac rally setting, incorporate Gamers Grass tufts along base borders to simulate roadside vegetation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSuggested Colors (Heller Acrylic Paint Match)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhite (Heller 301 \/ 130): Main body shell exterior and factory test livery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGloss Black \/ Satin Black (Heller 11 \/ 85): Front air intakes, lower splitters, rear wing, and tire rubber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSilver \/ Aluminum (Heller 53): Brake discs, exhaust systems, and rally wheel rims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRed (Heller 19 \/ 321): Rear taillight lenses and interior safety harnesses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBaltic Blue Metallic (Heller 52): Optional interior and trim detail accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54414914617628,"sku":"HEL-VEH 56 785","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7560\/8431\/files\/heller-56758-citroen-ds3-wrc-box-front.webp?v=1786230394","url":"https:\/\/bellfordtoysandhobbies.com\/products\/heller-1-24-citroen-ds3-wrc-rally-car-starter-set-model-kit","provider":"Bellford Toys And Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}