Newsletter 349: LicensesJanuary 11th, 2019
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!!
Reference: TMK436
Brach Model: Motorbike scale model kit 1/12 scale - Ducati Pantah TT2 #1 - Tony Rutter + Valter Cussigh - 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
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!
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
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.
Beemax Model Kits: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Honda Civic EF9 Group A Mugen Team sponsored by Idemitsu, Primo #100 - Osamu Nakako + Hideki Okada - Japan Touring Car Championship (JTCC) 1992 - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, other materials and assembly instructions
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.
Shunko Models: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - Toyota Supra GT sponsored by Castrol #36 - Masanori Sekiya + Michael Krumm - Japanese Grand Touring Car Championship (JGTC) 1995 - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Tamiya reference TAM24163
Reference: SHK-D118
Re-edition of this decal set for the Toyota Supra GT that will allow you to replace your old decals from the Tamiya kit.
Shunko Models: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - Nissan Skyline Nismo GT-R R33 sponsored by Unisia Jecs #3 - Masahiro Hasemi - Japanese Grand Touring Car Championship (JGTC) 1996 - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Tamiya reference TAM24165
Reference: SHK-D360
Newly designed and printed decals, so you can replace the original and surely aged decals on the Tamiya kit.
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
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.
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
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.
Colorado Decals: Logotypes 1/24 scale - British cars manufacturers badges: Rover, Mini, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Bentley, Land Rover, MG, Rolls Royce - water slide 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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, 20407, 20510, 20560, 20625, HAS-20625, 25020 and 25021
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.
Studio27: Detail up set 1/24 scale - Jaguar XJR-8 - photo-etched parts - for Hasegawa references 20272, CC1, CC-1, 20281, 22051, CC01, CC-01 and CC-1
Reference: ST27-FP24211
Ebbro: Car scale model kit 1/20 scale - McLaren Honda MP4/31 McLaren Racing Limited Team sponsored by Mobil1 Exxon #14, 22 - Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button - USA - United States of America Formula 1 Grand Prix 2016 - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals and assembly instructions
Reference: EBR20020
Scale model kit for recreating the car used at the end of the 2016 season.
Reference: FFK-001
Mr Hobby Gunze Sangyo: Mr Color paint - Burnt iron - 1 x 10ml
Reference: C061
Burnt iron color for brush applications, served in 10ml bottles.
Tabu Design: Marking / livery 1/12 scale - Ferrari 312T4 #11, 12 - Jody Scheckter, Gilles Villeneuve - Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix, USA West Long Beach Formula 1 Grand Prix 1979 - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Tamiya references TAM12025, BS1225 and TAM12035
Reference: TABU12057
Decals with all the logos and badges missing in the Ferrari 312T4 scale model kit by Tamiya. It works for the original kit as well as for the re-edition.
Studio27: Carbon fibre pattern decal set 1/20 scale - Tyrrell Honda 020 - water slide decals and placement instructions - for Tamiya reference TAM20029
Reference: ST27-CARBOND20049
Two splendid new sheets with all carbon patterns, varying the patterns as in the real car, to bring your Tamiya kit of the Tyrrell Honda 020 to life.
Italeri: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Fiat 131 Abarth Fiat Italia Team #10 - Walter Röhrl + Christian Geistdörfer - Monte Carlo Rally - Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo 1980 - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, assembly instructions and painting instructions
Reference: 3662
Time limited re-edition of the Italeri kit, including a fantastic decals sheet printed by Cartograf, as well as all the original parts of the Esci kit.
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