1/24 Lancia Stratos HF Chardonnet: Kit Build and Detail Guide

A practical comparison of the Hasegawa 1/24 Lancia Stratos HF Chardonnet kit against Bandai 30MS and 30MM option sets, with fit guidance for rally builders and customizers.

Publishing teamXI LANGS Editorial

PublishedOct 16, 2026

Page updatedOct 16, 2026

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1/24 Lancia Stratos HF Chardonnet: Kit Build and Detail Guide

Quick answer

The Hasegawa 1/24 Lancia Stratos HF Chardonnet is the right starting point if you want a classic rally car with a specific racing livery. Bandai 30MS and 30MM option sets are not made for this kit, so treat them as separate projects. Buy the Stratos for the body and decals, then add generic 1/24 detail supplies only after checking scale.

What the Hasegawa Stratos kit actually gives you

This is a 1/24 scale model kit from Hasegawa, product code 4967834206533. The box builds the Lancia Stratos HF in its distinctive Chardonnet racing livery. Hasegawa designed the body to capture the aggressive lines of the legendary rally car, so the main visual payoff is the shape and the livery, not a full engine bay or opening panels. The catalog does not list an engine detail level, so plan your build around the exterior and interior rather than assuming hidden mechanical features.

Where Bandai option sets fit, and where they do not

The 30MS and 30MM option parts in the same store are made for Bandai's own 30 Minute Sisters and 30 Minutes Missions lines. They are not 1/24 automotive parts. The 30MS Option Face Parts Facial Expression Set 7 [Color A] adds multiple facial expressions for 30MS character builds. The 30MM Option Parts Set Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon Weapon Set 04 adds weapon parts for 30MM Armored Core VI models. The 30MS Option Body Parts Type S05 [Color A] adds body parts for 30MS kits. None of these are sized or styled for a Lancia Stratos, so mixing them into the rally car would require scratch-building, not simple attachment.

Decal and livery planning for the Chardonnet scheme

The Chardonnet livery is the reason many builders choose this version. Because the catalog does not specify whether the decals are water-slide or peel-and-stick, check the sheet before you start. If they are water-slide, work in small sections and use a setting solution to help them conform over the Stratos's curved fenders. If they are stickers, trim close to the artwork and press them down with a soft cloth. Either way, apply decals after the body color has fully cured, and seal them with a clear coat so the edges do not lift during handling.

Realistic detail upgrades for a 1/24 rally build

Since the kit does not include listed engine or interior detail parts, the most honest upgrades are generic 1/24 supplies: thinner seatbelt material, mesh for grilles, and metal tubing for a roll cage if you want to open the cabin. These are not in the supplied catalog, so source them separately and test-fit before committing. Avoid 1/12 or 1/20 scale parts; they will look oversized next to the Hasegawa body. If you want a companion build with the same rally theme, the store also lists a 1/24 Porsche 944 Turbo racing kit, which gives you a second body to practice livery work on before you commit to the Stratos decals.

Trade-offs in this comparison

Hasegawa Stratos vs. Bandai 30MS/30MM sets: The Stratos is a fixed-scale automotive kit with a specific livery; the Bandai sets are option parts for their own character and mecha lines. Pick one lane per project. Do not buy 30MS or 30MM parts for the Stratos.
Out-of-box livery vs. added detail: The Chardonnet decals are the main feature, but the catalog does not list engine or interior detail, so extra realism means sourcing generic 1/24 supplies. Decide before painting whether you want a clean box build or a detailed one.
Stratos vs. Porsche 944 Turbo as a rally practice build: Both are 1/24 Hasegawa car kits, but they are different subjects and liveries. The 944 can be a lower-pressure way to practice decal work if you are new to racing schemes. If the Chardonnet decals feel intimidating, build the 944 first.

Product facts

1/24 LANCIA STRATOS HF "CHARDONNET": 1/24 scale Hasegawa kit of the Lancia Stratos HF in Chardonnet racing livery, product code 4967834206533. This is the only item here that actually builds a Stratos, so it should be the base purchase for this project.
30MS OPTION FACE PARTS FACIAL EXPRESSION SET 7 [COLOR A]: 30MS Option Face Parts Facial Expression Set 7 [Color A] includes multiple facial expressions for 30MS character builds. Useful only if you also build 30MS kits; it will not fit or suit the 1/24 Stratos.
30MM OPTION PARTS SET ARMORED CORE Ⅵ FIRES OF RUBICON WEAPON SET 04: 30MM Option Parts Set Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon Weapon Set 04 adds multiple weapon parts for 30MM Armored Core VI models. A separate mecha project, not a detail set for a rally car.
30MS OPTION BODY PARTS TYPE S05 [COLOR A]: 30MS Option Body Parts Type S05 [Color A] adds option body parts for 30MS series kits. Confirms the 30MS line is a character-kit system, so do not buy it expecting 1/24 car parts.