Newsletter 224: The bittersweet taste of racingJune 23rd, 2016
The bittersweet taste of racing
Last weekend took place the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans: history, stories, legends... emotions with a smell of fuel. And this year, another chapter was written in its incredible history that will surely be well remembered due to the heartbreaking defeat of Toyota and the unexpected victory for Porsche.After a perfect race and cruising in first position, the TS050 suffered a technical problem that left them stranded right in front of the podium just before the last lap
Curse? Luck? Fate?... Besides the interventions of the Fortune goddess, we would like to focus on the hard work, hopes and dreams invested on every race by each one of the teams.
Just like the hopes, dreams and hard work invested by every scale modeler on their kits ;)
Revell: Truck scale model kit 1/25 scale - Peterbilt 359 Conventional - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals and assembly instructions
Reference: REV07412
An exhaustive 1/25 scale model kit of an iconic american truck, the Peterbilt 359 Conventional, including a fully detailed chasis, engine, cabin, chromed parts, and a gorgeous decals sheet.
Revell: Tractor head scale model kit 1/24 scale - Iveco Stralis - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals and assembly instructions
Reference: REV07423
An Spectacular truck by Revell, without any doubts thanks to it extensive parts list, its fully detailed engine, its fully detailed cabin and its magnificent decals sheet, that will look incredible in your showcase!! You can choose between all three 560, 450 or 460eco decorations.
Italeri: Scale model kit 1/24 scale - Truck accesories and figures - plastic parts, water slide decals and assembly instructions
Reference: 0720
Italeri brings us this interesting reference including a chromed sprue with wheel caps, exhausts, grids and many other different parts, several plastic figures for decorating your dioramas, additional signals and liquid deposits, and an extensive decals sheets featuring license plates, logos and a number of gorgeous girls that will look fantastic as decoration for your trucks.
Zero Paints: Paints set for airbrush - Lotus 49 - Green + Yellow - 2 x 30ml - for Ebbro reference EBR20004, or Model Factory Hiro references MFH-K231, K-231, MFH-K232, K-232, MFH-K233, K-233, MFH-K341, K-341, MFH-K342, K-342, MFH-K689, K-689, MFH-K690 and K-690, or Tamiya references TAM12012, BS1212 and TAM12052
Reference: ZP-1249
Green and yellow color pack specifically formulated by Zero Paints to match the Lotus Ford 49 just like it raced in the late 60s, served in two 30ml bottles (one for each color).
Czech Truck Model: Photo-etched parts 1/24 scale - London AEC Routermaster bus - for Revell references REV07651 and 85-7651
Reference: CTM24064
Finally!! The metallic floor photoetched parts for London buses that will really tie your scale model together.
Czech Truck Model: Photo-etched parts 1/24 scale - International LoneStar - full colour photo-etched parts, assembly instructions and photo-etched parts - for Revell references REV07408 and 80-7408
Reference: CTM014
A really exhaustive set of photoetched parts for International LoneStar trucks, including full-color printed photoetched parts for the cabin interior, and regular photoetched parts for the grids and all other details for both the cabin interior and exterior.
Studio27: Cockpit set 1/20 scale - McLaren Ford MP4/8 - photo-etched parts, water slide decals and white metal parts - for Tamiya references TAM20039 and TAM25172
Reference: ST27-FP20123
Cockpit detailing and enhancement set for Tamiya McLaren Ford MP4/8, including photoetched parts, white metal parts (fire extinguisher, seat, ...), decals and fabric stripes for the harness. Aren't you going to give a lift to your aged kit?
Studio27: Wing set 1/20 scale - McLaren Ford MP4/8 - photo-etched parts and white metal parts - for Tamiya references TAM20039 and TAM25172
Reference: ST27-FP20124
Spoilers enhancement set for Tamiya McLaren Ford MP4/8, including photoetched parts for the vertical planes as well as several white metal parts for the main bodies of both front and rear spoilers.
Studio27: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - Lancia Stratos HF sponsored by Lancia England #2 - Markku Alén + Ilkka Kivimäki - Great Britain RAC Rally 1979 - water slide decals - for Hasegawa references 20217, 20261, 20268, 20282, 20361, HA20361, 20440, CR-32, 20499, 20561, 20598, 20653, 20692, 20737, 21215, HC-15, 25032, CR-32, 25036, CR-36, HACR32, HA-CR32, HACR33, 25033, CR-33, HACR36, 25036 and CR-36
Reference: ST27-DC1128
Set of decals to reproduce the version of the Lancia Stratos with which Alen and Kivimaki participated in the RAC Rally in 1979. Despite being an official Fiat driver and regularly racing a 131 Abart, Alen was in love with the Lancia Stratos, and took advantage of any occasion where his official commitments with Fiat allowed him to race with the Lancia. On this occasion, the only one with the Stratos in 1979, he managed to reach the final fifth position. The decals are designed to be used in combination with the Hasegawa kit.
Studio27: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - Ford Escort RS1600 Mk I Alan Mann Racing Team #16, 34 - Frank Gardner - British Touring Car Championship - BTCC 1968 - water slide decals and placement instructions - for Belkits references BEL006, BEL-006, BEL007 and BEL-007
Reference: ST27-DC1155
Decoration for use on the Belkits Ford Escort RS1600 Mk I, recreating the Alan Mann Racing team cars used in the 1968 races, with which the Australian racing driver Frank Gardner won the British Touring Car Championship in 1968.
Model Factory Hiro: Material - Circular aluminium brushed - large pattern - other materials
Reference: MFH-P1091
Sticking sheet with a circular brushed aluminum look, measuring 18 x 15 cm.
Model Factory Hiro: Reference / walkaround book - Joe Honda Racing Pictorial Series: Grand Prix, part 2 1975
Reference: MFH-JH51
In this second issue of 1975 Grand Prix we can enjoy pictures from the following races: Sweden Grand Prix, Dutch Grand Prix, French Grand Prix, British Grand Prix and USA Grand Prix. Featuring a grand total of 108 pages focusing on McLaren, Hesketh, Tyrell, Lotus, Williams, Surtees and Fittipaldi teams, among others.
Scale Production: Transkit 1/24 scale - Porsche 911 SC Safari Brandenburg Racing Team - metal parts, photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, white metal parts and other materials - for Fujimi references FJ045825, 4582, FJ08001, 08201, EM-1, FJ08002, 08202, EM-2, EM2, FJ08003, 08203, EM-3, FJ08004, EM-4, FJ08005, 08205, EM-5, FJ08006, 08206, EM-6, FJ08007, 08207, EM-7, FJ08008, 08229, EM-8, EM-27, FJ08009, 08208, EM-8, EM-9, FJ08011, 08210, EM-10, EM-11, FJ08026, EM-26, FJ08036, EM-36, FJ08037, EM-37, FJ08201, 08001, EM-1, FJ08210, 08011, EM-10, EM-11, FJ08281, FJ082813, EM-1, FJ12407, RS-7, FJ126432, RS-57, FJ126593, 12659, FJ126609, RS-118, 12660, FJ12685, 126852, RS-57, FJ170206, 17020, CW-8, FJ17129 and CW-8
Reference: SPTK24055
An spectacular and very complete transkit featuring resin bodywork, photoetched parts, resin parts, CNC brushed metal parts and casted metal parts, for transforming any of Fujimi Porsche 911 to the Safari version.
Czech Truck Model: Detail up set 1/25 scale - Kenworth W900 - photo-etched parts and assembly instructions - for Revell references REV07402, REV07406, 80-7406, REV07497, 7497 and REV07659
Reference: CTM002
A great set of photoetched parts for Revell Kenworth W900 trucks, including grids, panels, handles, ...
Czech Truck Model: Detail 1/24 scale - Euro custom truck handles - photo-etched parts
Reference: CTM24043
Set of 6 photoetched handles, as used in modern european trucks and trailers.
Virages: Logotypes 1/24 scale - Citroën - water slide decals
Reference: VIR-374
An extensive decals sheet with Citroën logos designed for 1/24 scale models, although they can also be used in 1/20, 1/12, 1/32 and 1/43 scales.
Czech Truck Model: Detail up set 1/24 scale - London AEC Routermaster bus - full colour photo-etched parts, assembly instructions and photo-etched parts - for Revell references REV07651 and 85-7651
Reference: CTM015
Fantastic set of photoetched parts for enhancing and detailing the interior of Revell's Routemaster bus. Includes a full-color printed photoetched parts sheet with the security stripes for climbing to the top deck and several other similar details.
Decalcas: Vacuum formed parts 1/20 scale - Lotus Ford Type 88 - for Ebbro reference EBR20011
Reference: DCL-VAC004
Windshield made of 0,2mm thick tinted laminated acetate for replacing the original plastic part of the kit. You will achieve greater realism for your scale model both by its reduced thickness, much closer to reality in that scale than the original part, and its color and transparency. Unlike usual vacuum formed parts, this windshield is also precut, so it will fit your scale model without any further trimming.
Tamiya: Additive - Paint Retarder Acrylic - 1 x 40ml
Reference: TAM87114
This fantastic Paint Retarder Acrylic by Tamiya modifies acrylic paint properties, slowing down their drying process. It can be used up to a 1:10 ratio with Tamiya acrylic paints. Bottle contains 40ml.
Top Studio: Detail up set 1/12 scale - McLaren Honda MP4/6 - CNC metal parts, assembly instructions, metal parts, photo-etched parts and turned metal parts - for Tamiya references TAM12028, TAM49571 and TAM89721
Reference: TD23164
An absolutely mind-blowing detail set for front shock absorbing system and hydraulic liquid reservoirs hiding underneath the nose of the McLaren Honda MP4/6. No doubt your scale model is... yelling for it!!
Reji Model: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - Toyota Celica GT-Four ST165 sponsored by Castrol #13 - Armin Schwarz + Klaus Wicha - ADAC Deutschland Rally 1990 - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Beemax Model Kits references B24001 and Aoshima 081198, or Nunu reference PN24015
Reference: REJI-237
Decals for decorating the Celica just like it raced at the Deutchland Rally with Schwarz and Wicha.
Model Factory Hiro: Reference / walkaround book - Honda RA300
Reference: MFH-MHB-3
Third issue of the "PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION in Detail" series by Model Factory Hiro, focusing on the Honda RA300.
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