Newsletter 237: Snip, snap, snout...

Snip, snap, snout...

Snip, snap, snout...
Once upon a time, there was a scale modeler who, for many many years, painted his scale models with Humbrol, Tamiya and Vallejo colors... He even remembered his father, also scale modeler, telling him stories about the times he painted with Pactra or Molak paints :)

Until one day, a new brand arrived, called Zero Paints, specializing IN PARTICULAR on manfacturing colors for scale model cars and motorcycles, which made many modelers live reaaaaaaaally really happily ever after. Zero Paints color chart is humongous, including several hundred references of all color kinds: pearl, metal, flats, candy, finishing products, ...

Here at SpotModel we have them all (almost), but if you are searching for a particular one and you can't find it, we will happily activate it so your tale can have a happy ending.

..."And snip, snap, snout, at SpotModel you can fill out..." :D

Zero Paints: Paints set for airbrush - Pearl Yellow Renault RS16 Formula 1 2016 - 2 x 30ml image

Zero Paints: Paints set for airbrush - Pearl Yellow Renault RS16 Formula 1 2016 - 2 x 30ml

Zero Paints Reference: ZP-1396

Pack of 2 x 30ml bottles, one with yellow base and the other with the pearlescent base, for recreating the exact pearl yellow tone on the RS16. Do not forget that the original car has matte finish, so you will need to varnish your model after applying the colors of this set.
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Italeri: Tractor head scale model kit 1/24 scale - Volvo FH16 Globetrotter XL - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, assembly instructions and painting instructions image

Italeri: Tractor head scale model kit 1/24 scale - Volvo FH16 Globetrotter XL - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Italeri Reference: 3821

Another myth of road transport is once again available, the Volvo FH-16, and in this case in its version with its Globetrotter XL cabin, which makes it even suitable for two people to sleep comfortably in it. A kit to enjoy with the assembly of this tractor head thanks to its extensive parts list, and that allows you to assemble in detail not only the cabin, but also the mechanical parts, including its 6-cylinder engine with a displacement of 16 liters. The decal sheet of this Italeri reference is very special, not only because of its striking red color, but also because of its colorful and floral design. Flower Connection!
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Shunko Models: Carbon fiber decal 1/12 scale - Large carbon fiber twill weave - water slide decals

Shunko Models Reference: SHK-D311

Gorgeous large scale carbon fiber pattern decals, perfect for 1/12 scale model cars and bikes.
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Italeri: Motorbike scale model kit 1/9 scale - Moto Guzzi V7 - metal parts, plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals and assembly instructions

Italeri Reference: 4639

The version of the Moto Guzzi V7 used by the "Arma dei Carabinieri", ie, the Italian police. A comprehensive kit featuring chromed parts, rubber tires, metal parts, and hundreds of plastic parts that you will enjoy for many hours.
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Mr Hobby Gunze Sangyo: Decal products - Mr Mark Setter neo

Mr Hobby Gunze Sangyo Reference: MS-234

Mr Mark Setter neo helps giving your decals greater adherence, while reducing the silvering effect on the edges. It is specially indicated for very thick decals, and specifically for decals made in Japan.
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Mr Hobby Gunze Sangyo: Mr Color Super Metallic Paint - Fine Silver - 1 x 18ml

Mr Hobby Gunze Sangyo Reference: SM-01

New Super Metallic paint series by Mr.Hobby, featuring enamel types with fine metallic particles. It can be applied with brush and even airbrush.
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Shunko Models: Carbon fiber decal 1/24 scale - Small carbon fiber twill weave

Shunko Models Reference: SHK-D312

Carbon fiber decals with small pattern, perfect for your 1/20, 1/24 and 1/32 scale model kits.
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Studio27: Decals - White lines - water slide decals

Studio27 Reference: ST27-FP0027

A5 sized decal sheet with white lines, measuring 0,5mm, 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, 5mm and 8mm width.
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Studio27: Decals - Fluorescent red lines - water slide decals

Studio27 Reference: ST27-FP0028

A5 sized decal sheet with fluo red lines, measuring 0,5mm, 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, 5mm and 8mm width.
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Studio27: Decals - Black lines - water slide decals

Studio27 Reference: ST27-FP0029

A5 sized decal sheet with black lines, measuring 0,5mm, 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, 5mm and 8mm width.
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Studio27: Decals - Silver lines - water slide decals

Studio27 Reference: ST27-FP0030

A5 sized decal sheet with silver lines, measuring 0,5mm, 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, 5mm and 8mm width.
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Studio27: Decals - Gold lines - water slide decals

Studio27 Reference: ST27-FP0031

A5 sized decal sheet with golden lines, measuring 0,5mm, 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, 5mm and 8mm width.
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Studio27: Carbon fibre pattern decal set 1/20 scale - Lotus Ford Type 88 - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Ebbro reference EBR20011

Studio27 Reference: ST27-CARBOND20037

Two decal sheets with all the so special and curious carbon fibers patterns employed in the Lotus 88 and 88B.
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Studio27: Detail up set 1/20 scale - Lotus Ford Type 88 - photo-etched parts, seatbelt fabric, white metal parts and assembly instructions - for Ebbro reference EBR20011

Studio27 Reference: ST27-FP20150

Photoetched parts set for the Lotus 88 scale model kit by Ebbro. Also Includes fabric to simulate the harness straps and harnesses bucles in white metal.
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Heller: Tractor head scale model kit 1/24 scale - Renault G260 - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals and assembly instructions

Heller Reference: 80772

The Renault G260 is one of the most unique trucks of all time. Its mechanical simplicity and effectiveness led it to populate European roads for several decades. Do not hesitate to add this model to your collection!!!. We just did :)
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Aoshima: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Brian James Trailers A4 transporter - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals and assembly instructions

Aoshima Reference: 05260

Trailer for vehicle transportation by the famous Brian James Trailers brand. You can use it to complete your dioramas or just for showing off your models in a really different way.
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Aoshima: Detail up set 1/24 scale - Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 - photo-etched parts, seatbelt fabric and other materials - for Aoshima reference 058640

Aoshima Reference: 00140

A really good detail-up kit by Aoshima themselves for their own Aventador kit. It includes a photo-etched parts plate, seatbelt fabrics, rear-view mirrors and some other parts in a chromed metal sheet, and floor mats with Lamborghini logos.
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Aoshima: Detail up set 1/24 scale - Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV SuperVeloce - photo-etched parts, seatbelt fabric and other materials - for Aoshima references 007068, 07068, 007082, AOSH-007082, 00708 and AOSH-059012

Aoshima Reference: 00707

Nothing less than a sheet of photo-etched parts, belt fabrics, floor mats with Lamborghini logos and a sheet with chromed metal fittings. Awesome!!
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Shunko Models: Carbon fiber decal 1/24 scale - Carbon fiber plain weave - water slide decals

Shunko Models Reference: SHK-D313

A5 sized decal sheet recreating a small carbon fiber chequered pattern, as used in F1 cars, street cars and motorcycles around 2000 and later.
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Shunko Models: Carbon fiber decal 1/20 scale - Carbon fiber checkered - water slide decals

Shunko Models Reference: SHK-D314

A5 sized decal sheet recreating a large carbon fiber chequered pattern, as used in F1 cars, street cars and motorcycles around 2000 and later.
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Shunko Models: Carbon fiber decal - Carbon fiber silver twill large - water slide decals

Shunko Models Reference: SHK-D315

A5 sized decal sheet recreating large carbon fiber diagonal patterns, as used in F1 cars, street cars and motorcycles around 1990 and later.
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Shunko Models: Carbon fiber decal - Carbon fiber silver twill small - water slide decals

Shunko Models Reference: SHK-D316

A5 sized decal sheet recreating small carbon fiber diagonal patterns, as used in F1 cars, street cars and motorcycles around 1990 and later.
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Zero Paints: Paint for airbrush - Fast and Furious 6 Ford Escort Mk 1 Blue - 1 x 60ml - for Belkits references BEL006, BEL-006, BEL007 and BEL-007 image

Zero Paints: Paint for airbrush - Fast and Furious 6 Ford Escort Mk 1 Blue - 1 x 60ml - for Belkits references BEL006, BEL-006, BEL007 and BEL-007

Zero Paints Reference: ZP-1401

Specifically formulated blue tone for the Ford Escort Mk 1 starring in the Fast and Furious saga.
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