Newsletter 372: Niki

Niki

Niki
One month ago we were all sadly surprised by the news: Niki Lauda, the great Austrian tri-champion Formula 1 driver, left us. His first victory happened in Spain in 1974 behind the wheel of a Ferrari 312 B3, the same one we talked about at SpotModel's blog a while ago. Since then, he gifted us spectacle and emotion in almost 200 races. A great guy with impressive driving skills.

Us, formula 1 loving scale modelers that admire this great driver and accept great challenges, can now pay him a well-deserved tribute by building the Ferrari 312T2 in 1/12 scale that has just been released by MFH. And for sure new kits recreating Niki's cars will come out soon :D

As Niki said: "Whenever I see something that challenges me, I take it on.", and you... are you going to look for your next challenge at SpotModel?

Shunko Models: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - Porsche 936/77 Martini Racing Porsche System Team #3, 4, 7 - Jacques Bernard 'Jacky' Ickx + Henri Pescarolo, Jürgen Barth + Hurley Haywood, Peter Gregg + Reinhold Jöst + Hurley Haywood - 24 Hours Le Mans 1977 and 1978 - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Tamiya reference TAM24004

Shunko Models Reference: SHK-D382

Decoration for the Porsche 936/77 in its participation in the 1977 24 Hours of Le Mans, where car number #4 won, and in 1978 as the team's third vehicle, which did not prevent it from finishing in a meritorious third position. This decal sheet is designed to replace the one on your old Tamiya kit.
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Albion Alloys: Sandpaper - Micro Finishing Cloth Abrasive Pads - 3200, 3600, 4000, 6000, 8000 y 12000 grit - 6 units image

Albion Alloys: Sandpaper - Micro Finishing Cloth Abrasive Pads - 3200, 3600, 4000, 6000, 8000 y 12000 grit - 6 units

Albion Alloys Reference: 2000

Set of pads with 3200, 3600, 4000, 6000, 8000 and 12000 grit sandpaper specially designed to work both dry and wet on the surface of your models. Its touch, size and quality of manufacture will help you achieve an excellent finish in your assemblies. They are specially designed to polish crystals and lacquer parts. The size of each pad is 5 x 5 cm .
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Tameo Kits: Car scale model kit 1/43 scale - Alfa Romeo 177 sponsored by Scaini #36 - Vittorio Brambilla (IT) - Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix 1979 - photo-etched parts, rubber parts, vacuum formed parts, water slide decals, white metal parts, other materials, assembly instructions and painting instructions image

Tameo Kits: Car scale model kit 1/43 scale - Alfa Romeo 177 sponsored by Scaini #36 - Vittorio Brambilla - Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix 1979 - photo-etched parts, rubber parts, vacuum formed parts, water slide decals, white metal parts, other materials, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Tameo Kits Reference: SLK125

Here it is the Alfa Romeo 177 in 1/43 scale by Tameo, including the whole fantastic decoration with which it raced the 1977 Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix. Parts break-up matches the usual on Tameo kits, and includes white metal parts, rubber parts, photoetched parts, decals, and vacuum formed parts.
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Zero Paints: Paint for airbrush - Blue Textured Paint - 1 x 30ml - for Airbrush image

Zero Paints: Paint for airbrush - Blue Textured Paint - 1 x 30ml - for Airbrush

Zero Paints Reference: ZP-1578

Blue paint with texture effect, perfect for painting bucket seats and back leather steering wheels. It is served ready for airbrush use, in a 30ml bottle.
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Zero Paints: Paint for airbrush - Red Textured Paint - 1 x 30ml - for Airbrush image

Zero Paints: Paint for airbrush - Red Textured Paint - 1 x 30ml - for Airbrush

Zero Paints Reference: ZP-1577

Red paint with texture effect, perfect for painting bucket seats and back leather steering wheels, as well as the peculiar intakes of Ferrari sports cars. It is served ready for airbrush use, in a 30ml bottle.
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Zero Paints: Paint for airbrush - BBS Wheel Gold Paint - 1 x 30ml - for Airbrush image

Zero Paints: Paint for airbrush - BBS Wheel Gold Paint - 1 x 30ml - for Airbrush

Zero Paints Reference: ZP-1575

Golden color paint perfect for painting the classic BBS rims with the golden core. It is served ready for airbrush use in a 30ml bottle.
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Tameo Kits: Marking / livery 1/43 scale - Alfa Romeo 177 sponsored by Scaini #36 - Vittorio Brambilla (IT) - Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix 1979 - water slide decals image

Tameo Kits: Marking / livery 1/43 scale - Alfa Romeo 177 sponsored by Scaini #36 - Vittorio Brambilla - Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix 1979 - water slide decals

Tameo Kits Reference: DK-SLK125

Replacement decals for Tameo kit reference SLK125, that you can also easily adapt for use in your 1/43 scale collection cars.
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Blue Stuff: Logotypes 1/12 scale - Akrapovic, Arrow, Laser, Yoshimura, Trick StarTermignoni, LeoVince, Remus - water slide decals image

Blue Stuff: Logotypes 1/12 scale - Akrapovic, Arrow, Laser, Yoshimura, Trick StarTermignoni, LeoVince, Remus - water slide decals

Blue Stuff Reference: 12-017

Decals with logos of different exhaust pipes manufacturers for modern motorcycles.
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Blue Stuff: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - Toyota TS050 Hybrid Toyota Gazoo Racing Team #7, 8 - Mike Conway (GB) + Kamui Kobayashi (JP) + José María López (AR), Fernando Alonso (ES) + Sébastien Buemi (CH) + Kazuki Nakajima (JP) - 24 Hours Le Mans 2018 - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Tamiya reference TAM24349 image

Blue Stuff: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - Toyota TS050 Hybrid Toyota Gazoo Racing Team #7, 8 - Mike Conway + Kamui Kobayashi + José María López, Fernando Alonso + Sébastien Buemi + Kazuki Nakajima - 24 Hours Le Mans 2018 - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Tamiya reference TAM24349

Blue Stuff Reference: 24-013

Additional decals for the Tamiya Toyota TS050 Hybrid kit with various badges and logos that are not included in the original decal of the kit. It even has the notes that the mechanics make about the different sets of tires used during the race.
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Italeri: Car scale model kit 1/12 scale - Renault Gordini RE20 Turbo Equipe Renault Team sponsored by ELF #15, 16 - Jean-Pierre Jabouille (FR), Rene Arnoux (FR) - FIA Formula 1 World Championship 1980 - plastic parts, rubber parts, seatbelt fabric, water slide decals, other materials, assembly instructions and painting instructions image

Italeri: Car scale model kit 1/12 scale - Renault Gordini RE20 Turbo Equipe Renault Team sponsored by ELF #15, 16 - Jean-Pierre Jabouille, Rene Arnoux - FIA Formula 1 World Championship 1980 - plastic parts, rubber parts, seatbelt fabric, water slide decals, other materials, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Italeri Reference: 4707

Time-limited re-edition of this beautiful Formula 1 released long ago by Protar, whose molds have been recovered by Italeri. The kit includes more than 500 parts, functional steering and suspension, detailed engine, detachable bodywork, freshly printed decals, etc...
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Tameo Kits: Car scale model kit 1/43 scale - Ferrari 500 F2 #5 - Alberto Ascari (IT) - British Formula 1 Grand Prix 1953 - metal parts, photo-etched parts, rubber parts, turned metal parts, water slide decals, white metal parts, other materials, assembly instructions and painting instructions image

Tameo Kits: Car scale model kit 1/43 scale - Ferrari 500 F2 #5 - Alberto Ascari - British Formula 1 Grand Prix 1953 - metal parts, photo-etched parts, rubber parts, turned metal parts, water slide decals, white metal parts, other materials, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Tameo Kits Reference: WCT053

Tameo delights us again with a super kit, including white metal and bronze parts, photo-etched parts, an impressive parts listing, fully detailed engine and interior, engine wiring, ... Without any doubt an essential kit for all of us modelers who love 1/43 scale.
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Italeri: Tractor head scale model kit 1/24 scale - Scania R400 Streamline flat roof - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Italeri Reference: 3947

New edition of the Scania R400, this time with the diffuser over the cabin. As usual in Italeri, it includes a fully detailed engine and cabin, and spectacular decals.
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Komakai: Reference / walkaround book - Ford GT40 Mk II 1966 - for Fujimi references FJ12101, HR-1, FJ12125, FJ12129, HR-10, FJ12166, FJ126036, RS-16, FJ126043, RS-32, FJ126067 and RS-51, or Marsh Models references MM253, MM264, MM271, MM300, MM320 and MM323, or Meng Model references CS-004, RS-001 and RS-002, or Trumpeter references MAG00019 and 26701-2011 image

Komakai: Reference / walkaround book - Ford GT40 Mk II 1966 - for Fujimi references FJ12101, HR-1, FJ12125, FJ12129, HR-10, FJ12166, FJ126036, RS-16, FJ126043, RS-32, FJ126067 and RS-51, or Marsh Models references MM253, MM264, MM271, MM300, MM320 and MM323, or Meng Model references CS-004, RS-001 and RS-002, or Trumpeter references MAG00019 and 26701-2011

Komakai Reference: KOM-FG012

New issue of Komakai's "Fast Guides" series, this time covering the impressive Ford GT40 Mk II that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966, with a total of 32 full color pages in A5 size. It is the perfect reference documentation to build any of the different editions and reissues of the Fujimi kit.
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Italeri: Motorbike scale model kit 1/9 scale - Vespa 125 Primavera - metal parts, plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, other materials, assembly instructions and painting instructions image

Italeri: Motorbike scale model kit 1/9 scale - Vespa 125 Primavera - metal parts, plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, other materials, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Italeri Reference: 4633

Limited-time re-edition of the classic Vespa 125 Primavera, made in 1/9 scale plastic, with an incredibly extensive parts listing including chrome parts, rubber parts, fully detailed engine, etc.
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Zero Paints: Paints set for airbrush - Alitalia red, white and green - 3 x 30ml image

Zero Paints: Paints set for airbrush - Alitalia red, white and green - 3 x 30ml

Zero Paints Reference: ZP-1580

Paint set including three 30ml paint bottles each, formulated by Zero Paints, matching the red, green and white shades used in Alitalia sponsored race vehicles. It is served ready for airbrush use.
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