Newsletter 349: Licenses

Licenses

Licenses
In the scale modeling scene there are some important issues that are beyond our workbenches. One of these important issues are the "licenses" granted by actual car and motorcycle manufacturers to the manufacturers of our beloved models, so they can reproduce and market their models.

It often happens that the management and terms of such licenses delay the marketing of a product, such as the VW and Ford models by Belkits, and that on some occasions the arrival of the kits has been delayed for almost a year since its announcement as a novelty.

It also happens that these licenses "expire" over time, as in the case of the Ferrari license that has been granted to Model Factory Hiro, and that at the beginning of this year has not been renewed. We already discussed this issue in one of our past newsletters, but we want to insist because... what does it actually mean? Well MFH, at least for now, discontinues eeeeeevery single one of their Ferrari kits. Buaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh!!! :'-(

But do NOT despair, there are still a few days left before the end of the license, so some models are still available: the list is published at MFH website here and here. If you are interested in buying any of them please contact SpotModel as soon as possible. They are flying!!

At SpotModel we don't want you to miss your Ferrari!!

Brach Model: Motorbike scale model kit 1/12 scale - Ducati Pantah TT2 #1 - Tony Rutter - TT F2 World Championship 1982 - photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, vacuum formed parts, water slide decals, other materials, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Brach Model Reference: BM-VR07

Here's one of the most fantastic kits we have seen in recent times. Resin parts are deliciously designed and accurately executed in gray resin, with hardly almost any burrs, absolutely no bubbles.... simply delicious. Do not miss it!
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Tamiya: Motorbike scale model kit 1/6 scale - Honda CB750 Four - metal parts, plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Tamiya Reference: TAM16001

Limited time re-edition of the first bike released by Tamiya in 1/6 scale. Includes chrome parts, metal parts such as the spectacular fender, rubber tires, vinyl tubes, machined metal parts, screws, etc.
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Beemax Model Kits: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Honda Civic EF9 Group A sponsored by Primo #100 1992 - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, other materials and assembly instructions

Beemax Model Kits Reference: B24018

A new Aoshima kit, developed by Beemax, about the Group A compliant Honda Civic. The kit includes chromed parts, rubber tyres, fully detailed interior and an extensive parts break up.
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Renaissance Models: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - BMW M3 E30 Rally Group A sponsored by Bastos - Tour de Corse 1988 - water slide decals - for Beemax Model Kits reference B24016

Renaissance Models Reference: TK24-458

Additional decal with tobacco logos, rally plates, terratrip, etc. for the BMW M3 E30 Rally Group A kit by Beemax / Aoshima with the Tour de Corse decoration. Thanks to this decal you can complete the decoration of the model.
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Interdecal: Logotypes 1/43 scale - Falken, Proxes, Eagle, Good Year, Hoosier, Toyo tires, Dunlop, P Zero, Hankook, BF Goodrich, Bridgestone, Kumho, ECSTA, Eagle, Advan, Nitto, Idlers, Azenis, Michelin, Potenza... - water slide decals

Interdecal Reference: PN5-43

Logotypes of different tyre manufacturers: Falken, Proxes, Eagle, Good Year, Hoosier, Toyo tires, Dunlop, P Zero, Hankook, BF Goodrich, Bridgestone, Kumho, ECSTA, Eagle, Advan, Nitto, Idlers, Azenis, Michelin , ... These decals are designed to be used on 1/43 scale wheels.
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Colorado Decals: Logotypes 1/24 scale - British cars manufacturers badges: Rover, Mini, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Bentley, Land Rover, MG, Rolls Royce - water slide decals

Colorado Decals Reference: DCC2418

Extensive sheet of decals with different brand logos: Rover, Mini, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Bentley, Land Rover, MG, Rolls Royce, Morris, Cooper, Elise, XKR, GB, etc.
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Hasegawa: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Subaru Legacy RS Group A #11 - Ari Vatanen + Bruno Berglund - Lombard RAC Rally 1991 - photo-etched parts, plastic parts, rubber parts, seatbelt fabric, water slide decals, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Hasegawa Reference: 20390

Limited-time reedition of this classic Hasegawa kit. Inside the box you will find an extensive parts list, including photo-etched parts, seatbelt fabric, assembly instructions, etc.
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Meng Model: Motorbike scale model kit 1/9 scale - Kawasaki Ninja H2R pre-painted version - metal parts, photo-etched parts, plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals and assembly instructions

Meng Model Reference: MT-001s

The kit includes 210 parts, and measures 230mm long by 130mm high once assembled. This IS the version including pre-painted parts. Includes photo-etched parts, chromed plastic parts, rubber stamped plastic parts, rubber tyres and tubes, screws, and a wealth of other parts along with beautiful assembly instructions that will carefully walk you through your genius build of this 1/9 scale Kawasaki Ninja H2R.
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Studio27: Detail up set 1/24 scale - Mitsubishi Lancer Evo III - photo-etched parts, seatbelt fabric, white metal parts and assembly instructions - for Hasegawa references 20365, 20386, hsg20386, 25020 and 25021

Studio27 Reference: ST27-FP24210

Set of photo-etched parts and seatbelt fabric material for the Hasegawa kits of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo III. Includes grids, windshield wipers, brake discs, bonnet latches, pedals, seat brackets, etc.
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Mr Hobby Gunze Sangyo: Mr Color paint - Burnt iron - 1 x 10ml

Mr Hobby Gunze Sangyo Reference: C061

Burnt iron color for brush applications, served in 10ml bottles.
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