Newsletter 266: Old rockers never die

Old rockers never die

Old rockers never die
Every one knows: "old rockers never die". Who didn't build the Ford Escort with the transparent body by Esci 35 years ago? I can see it on the shelf right from my chair: it was my very first assembly of a rally car :'-)

A few years later, Revell reissued Esci's kit right as the century changed. Even though, they still are hard to find "treasures", and if you are lucky enough to get one, the decals would be really ruined... but anyway hold on to them, because they represent the machine that most rallies have Won in racing history.

And suddenly, early this year, Italeri gave us the best news when they announced the new release of the Ford Escort Mk. II kit... Oh yeah! Now you can preorder at SpotModel, with arrival estimated by early July :D

We like rock, we like the Escort, we like SpotModel :)

Italeri: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Ford Escort Mk. II RS1800 sponsored by Castrol #5 - Hannu Mikkola (FI) + Arne Hertz (SE) - Monte Carlo Rally - Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo 1979 - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals and assembly instructions image

Italeri: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Ford Escort Mk. II RS1800 sponsored by Castrol #5 - Hannu Mikkola + Arne Hertz - Monte Carlo Rally - Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo 1979 - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals and assembly instructions

Italeri Reference: 3655

Do you remember the Esci kit or the re-edition made by Revell? Italeri brings us this dream again in the form of a scale model, being a new re-edition of the Esci kit but this time with new decals.
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Italeri: Hobby tool - Precision tweezers straight - metal parts image

Italeri: Hobby tool - Precision tweezers straight - metal parts

Italeri Reference: 50814

Precision tweezer for professional modelers, made of non-magnetizable stainless steel. Really interesting for all types of modelers.
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Trumpeter: Display case 1/20 scale - Display case for 1/20 and 1/18 scale cars image

Trumpeter: Display case 1/20 scale - Display case for 1/20 and 1/18 scale cars

Trumpeter Reference: 09815

Plastic display case specifically designed for your 1/20 and 1/18 scale model cars, measuring 364 x 186 x 121 mm.
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Italeri: Rigid truck scale model kit 1/24 scale - DAF 95 Canvas - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals and assembly instructions

Italeri Reference: 3914

The DAF 95 version with three axles and canvas cargo. The scale model also includes the usual Italeri parts break-up, as well as an extensive decal sheet.
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Italeri: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Lancia Stratos HF sponsored by Alitalia #1 - Sandro Munari (IT) + Silvio Maiga (IT) - Monte Carlo Rally - Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo 1977 - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals and assembly instructions image

Italeri: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Lancia Stratos HF sponsored by Alitalia #1 - Sandro Munari + Silvio Maiga - Monte Carlo Rally - Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo 1977 - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals and assembly instructions

Italeri Reference: 3654

New re-edition of the classic Lancia Stratos HF scale model kit. Italeri offers us two options, the first one being the street car, and the second one being the car sponsored by Alitalia that tooke part at the Montecarlo Rally in 1977.
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Reji Model: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - Nissan 240RS BS110 Group B sponsored by Castrol #3 - Tony Pond + Rob Arthur - Boucles de SPA 1983 - photo-etched parts, resin parts, water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Beemax Model Kits references B24008, Aoshima 085790, B24014 and Aoshima 104330

Reji Model Reference: REJI-262

Set of decals, resin part for replacing the dashboard of the original scale model, and photo-etched parts, for decorating the right handled Nissan 240 RS driven by Tony Pons at the 1983 Boucles de SPA.
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Reji Model: Logotypes 1/24 scale - Rothmans L'Equipe sponsored by Rothmans - Tour de Corse 1983 - water slide decals and assembly instructions image

Reji Model: Logotypes 1/24 scale - Rothmans L'Equipe sponsored by Rothmans - Tour de Corse 1983 - water slide decals and assembly instructions

Reji Model Reference: REJI-266

Additional decals for complementing the number pads of the contestant drives at the 1983 Tour de Corse rally on your model.
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Mr Hobby Gunze Sangyo: Primer - Mr Metal Primer image

Mr Hobby Gunze Sangyo: Primer - Mr Metal Primer

Mr Hobby Gunze Sangyo Reference: MP-242

Liquid primer for brush application, or even with airbrush once previously diluted, specifically formulated to be used on metal parts, photo-etched parts, or white cast metal. It is served in a 40ml capacity bottles.
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Studio27: Detail up set 1/20 scale - Renault Turbo RE30B Renault F1 Team - FIA Formula 1 World Championship 1982 - photo-etched parts and assembly instructions - for Tamiya reference TAM20018 image

Studio27: Detail up set 1/20 scale - Renault Turbo RE30B Renault F1 Team - FIA Formula 1 World Championship 1982 - photo-etched parts and assembly instructions - for Tamiya reference TAM20018

Studio27 Reference: ST27-FP2038

New re-edition of this photo-etched sheet to mount the Tamiya model of the beautiful Renault Turbo RE30B. Radiators, grilles, parts of the monocoque, side planes of the rear wing, templates to paint the Michelin logos on the tires, are some of the elements that you will find in this plate. Take advantage, as it will be available for a limited time.
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Studio27: Carbon fibre pattern decal set 1/20 scale - McLaren Honda MP4/4 #11, 12 - Alain Prost (FR), Ayrton Senna da Silva (BR) - FIA Formula 1 World Championship 1988 - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Tamiya references TAM20022, TAM89719 and TAM92208 image

Studio27: Carbon fibre pattern decal set 1/20 scale - McLaren Honda MP4/4 #11, 12 - Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna da Silva - FIA Formula 1 World Championship 1988 - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Tamiya references TAM20022, TAM89719 and TAM92208

Studio27 Reference: ST27-CARBOND20001

Modern Formula 1 have the carbon fiber as a fundamental component. And what happens to your scale model? How could you not use these precious carbon fibre patterns that Studio27 has just reissued for a limited time?
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