Newsletter 288: Hi and... see you!

Beautiful model of the even more beautiful BT52 just like it won at the Monaco Grand Prix in 1983. Do not miss it!

Awesome detail up set by Beemax for their BT52 kit. Includes material to simulate the fabric of the safety belts, bracket-less photo-etched parts , decals with carbon fibre patterns, and lots of plastic parts for simulating fittings and connections. Absolutely essential!!

All paints are pre-thinned for airbrush use, to a consistency suitable for airbrushes with nozzle sizes of 0.3mm upwards. It is NOT recommended to overthin the paint: mixing too much thinner will increase the chance of the paint becoming too hot during application, thus affecting/melting the plastic below the primer. If unsure, we recommend you to test it first before applying to your kit.

A new issue of the Ultra Detail Guides series by Komakai, this time with 90 full-color pages of the Brabham BMW BT52b. A perfect book for helping you in the assembly of your Brabham BMW BT52 and BT52b scale models,

The winning car of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1957, made in resin and with a fully detailed engine. Are you going to resist?

60ml gray metallic paint bottle, specifically designed to decorate the Mercedes Benz AMG GT3. Paint is formulated for airbrush use only, and specifically to be used with the Tamiya kit. It is necessary to varnish with matte finish to achieve the best realism.

"Damaged" is the new magazine of Abteilung 502 (part of AK Interactive), which wants to show modellers how to age any model, under any circumstances or with any effect. This issue includes new articles in the 80 pages that make up the magazine (English language edition).

Reissue, for a limited time, of this classic Tamiya kit of one of the most advanced cars of the 80s, the Porsche 959, where the German brand put all its know-how to create an impressive machine that put the rest of the supercars in check of the moment.

The second model by Meng of a civilian car in 1/24 scale. This gorgeous kit includes a fully detailed engine, and fully functional bonnet, doors and steering wheel.

That beautiful Andretti's March 701 at the 1970 Spanish Grand Prix, celebrated in the legendary circuit of the Jarama. The kit includes white metal parts, water decals, photo-etched parts, rubber tires, etc.

A new Tameo production for those of us who love Formula 1, the BT50 with which Piquet raced in England in 1981. The box includes the usual Tameo white metal parts listing, decals, photo-etched parts, rubber tires, etc.

Zero Paints product range has been specially formulated for modelers who need the best possible approximation to the colors of real street and competition vehicles. This time we introduce the Blue Pozzi color, formulated by Ferrari for their super sport cars.

Set of four slick tires and OZ 18 inch rims, featuring 15-spoke and five nuts, as used especially in the VW Polo at the World Rally Championship. The diameter of the assembled set (rim+tire) is 26.5mm by 12mm wide, while rim diameter (alone) is 22mm.

New photo-etched parts designed for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV kit just released by Hasegawa. Includes everything you need so you can detail your model as it really deserves.

Super fine grade sanding sponge, perfect for preparing your model's bodies and medium-sized parts. You can use it both dry and wet if you need an even smoother abrasion, and they are absolutely essential on every modeler's workbench. Each sponge measures 140 x 115 mm in 600 grit.

Ultra-fine grade sanding sponge, perfect for preparing your model's bodies and medium-sized parts. You can use it both dry and wet if you need even smoother abrasion, and they are absolutely essential on every modeler's workbench. Each sponge measures 140 x 115 mm in 1000 grit.

Rice paper mask sheets, also known as "kabuki" paper, measuring 145 by 200 millimeters. Each package includes 5 sheets. They are perfect to make all kinds of designs that use paint masks in your models.

The absolute winner of the 31st RAC Rally in 1975, when Mäkinen achieved victory by a bit more than one minute over his nearest rival.

Set of four plastic rims, four rubber tyres and decals set. They are equivalent to a 16-inch rim. The diameter of the rim is 19mm, the diameter of the tire is 22.5mm, and the width of the set is 11mm. The decals are fantastically printed by Cartograf.

Set of four plastic rims, four rubber tyres and decals set. They are equivalent to a 16-inch rim. The diameter of the rim is 19mm, the diameter of the tire is 22.5mm, and the width of the set is 11mm. The decals are fantastically printed by Cartograf.

Set of four plastic rims, four rubber tyres and a set of vinyl stickers. The outer diameter of the assembled set is 22.5 mm, and the width of the set is 11mm. These rims were widely used in both street and race Japanese and European cars, such as: Honda Civic, Integra, Prelude, Toyota Corolla, Celica, Trueno,Mr2, Mitsubishi Lancer, VW Golf, Mazda Mx5, Renault Megane...