Newsletter 400: Mercedes 230 GJanuary 8th, 2020

Mercedes 230 G

Mercedes 230 G
Some time ago I had the opportunity to get into a car that looked quite "square", "sober", I dare to say even "boring", but I got a huge surprise... because under that lamb skin lies a true beast endowed with a truly robust mechanic. Unlike modern 4x4, this machine has very few electronic devices, it is all pure mechanics, and this makes the Mercedes 230 G a very sought-after jewel among extreme 4x4 lovers since you can repair almost any breakdown that could happen to you with just a screwdriver and a monkey wrench.

The closed ESCI brand had the chance to recreate the Mercedes 230 G in 1/24 scale a looooooong long time ago, and Italeri lads have managed to rescue the molds and re-edit, for a limited time, the original model... Bravo!!! No doubt you have to put a little love on it if you are an extreme modeler, but you will be able to enjoy a correct kit and spend some good times with it :)

Engage the reduction gear and climb to SpotModel's website, you'll have a great time!!!

Italeri: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Mercedes Benz 230 G 1979 and 1980 - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Italeri Reference: 3640

Time-limited reedition of the Mercedes Benz 230 G, a classic German SUV, already released by Esci a while ago and that you can now enjoy again thanks to Italeri.
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SpotModel: Masks - Masking tape 3mm (20 meter roll)

SpotModel Reference: SPOT-006

Paint mask specifically designed to be used with your scale models. It has a very good adherence while it can be easily removed. Its thickness will allow you to adjust the mask to both flat and curved surfaces. It measures 20 meters long by 3mm wide.
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Model Factory Hiro: Car scale model kit 1/20 scale - Williams Renault FW16 Williams Grand Prix Engineering Team sponsored by Rothmans #0, 2 - Damon Hill, Ayrton Senna da Silva - San Marino Formula 1 Grand Prix 1994 - photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, turned metal parts, vacuum formed parts, water slide decals, white metal parts, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Model Factory Hiro Reference: MFH-K731

The Williams Renault FW16 was a highly technological car for its time, and the complicated carbon fiber parts that defined the car were a good proof of it. Model Factory Hiro has reproduced in 1/20 scale this fascinating Formula 1 using state-of-the-art designing, printing, molding, resin casting and white metal forging technologies. Absolutely amazing!!
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Decalcas: Detail 1/24 scale - Toggle switches - resin parts - 24 units image

Decalcas: Detail 1/24 scale - Toggle switches - resin parts - 24 units

Decalcas Reference: DCL-PAR022

1/24 - 1/20 scale switch set, including 24 units.
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Decalcas: Detail 1/12 scale - Toggle switches - resin parts - 24 units image

Decalcas: Detail 1/12 scale - Toggle switches - resin parts - 24 units

Decalcas Reference: DCL-PAR023

1/12 scale switch set, including 24 units.
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Decalcas: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - Ford Escort Mk. II #1 - Timo Mäkinen (FI) + Henry Liddon (GB) - Firestone Rallye 1976 - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Italeri references 3650, IT3650, ITA3650 and 3655, or Revell references REV07374 and 7374 image

Decalcas: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - Ford Escort Mk. II #1 - Timo Mäkinen + Henry Liddon - Firestone Rallye 1976 - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Italeri references 3650, IT3650, ITA3650 and 3655, or Revell references REV07374 and 7374

Decalcas Reference: DCL-DEC031

Timo Makinen and Henry Liddon raced the 1976 Firestone Rally in Spain, finishing in second position. You can recreate this delicious decoration with these decals by Decalcas for both the Esci scale model kit or any of the subsequent reeditions made by Italeri or Revell.
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Decalcas: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - Porsche Kremer 935 K3 Bob Akin Motor Racing Team sponsored by Coca Cola #43 - Paul Miller (US) + Craig Siebert (US) + Bob Akin (US) - 12 Hours Sebring, 24 Hours of Daytona, 24 Hours Le Mans, IMSA 1981 - paint masks, water slide decals manufactured with digital technology, assembly instructions and painting instructions - for Nunu references PN24006 and PN24029 image

Decalcas: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - Porsche Kremer 935 K3 Bob Akin Motor Racing Team sponsored by Coca Cola #43 - Paul Miller + Craig Siebert + Bob Akin - 12 Hours Sebring, 24 Hours of Daytona, 24 Hours Le Mans, IMSA 1981 - paint masks, water slide decals manufactured with digital technology, assembly instructions and painting instructions - for Nunu references PN24006 and PN24029

Decalcas Reference: DCL-DEC037

One of the most recognizable and famous versions of the Porsche 935 K3, the one sponsored by Coca Cola (Coke) that we saw run normally in the American continent, but that also tried its luck in the endurance race par excellence, the 24 hours of Le Mans. This decal sheet allows for up to 3 different versions of the 1981 season, covering perhaps the three most famous endurance races in the world, Le Mans, Daytona and Sebring. A mask is included for the classic wavy band of the Cola Cola logo that goes on the hood, to go over the white color after placing the decal or paint it completely, mainly on the area of the ventilation fins.
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Decalcas: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - MG Metro 6r4 Group B Austin Rallying Team #10 - Tony Pond (GB) + Arthur Rob (GB) - Lombard RAC Rally 1985 - water slide decals, assembly instructions and painting instructions - for Belkits references BEL015, BEL-015, BEL016 and BEL-016 image

Decalcas: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - MG Metro 6r4 Group B Austin Rallying Team #10 - Tony Pond + Arthur Rob - Lombard RAC Rally 1985 - water slide decals, assembly instructions and painting instructions - for Belkits references BEL015, BEL-015, BEL016 and BEL-016

Decalcas Reference: DCL-DEC039

Decoration of the MG Metro 6r4 with number 10 sponsored by Computervision during its participation in the 1985 RAC, finishing in third position. The decal has been printed by Cartograf with absolutely stunning definition and accuracy.
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Decalcas: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - MG Metro 6r4 Group B - Ayrton Senna da Silva (BR) - Test Walles 1986 - water slide decals manufactured with digital technology, assembly instructions and painting instructions - for Belkits references BEL015, BEL-015, BEL016 and BEL-016 image

Decalcas: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - MG Metro 6r4 Group B - Ayrton Senna da Silva - Test Walles 1986 - water slide decals manufactured with digital technology, assembly instructions and painting instructions - for Belkits references BEL015, BEL-015, BEL016 and BEL-016

Decalcas Reference: DCL-DEC040

Decals for recreating the MG Metro 6r4 driven by Ayrton Senna during a test series at Wales in 1986 for a prestigious motor magazine. The decals are printed in Italy by Cartograf.
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Studio27: Carbon fibre pattern decal set 1/12 scale - Kawasaki Ninja H2R Carbon decal - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Tamiya reference TAM14131 image

Studio27: Carbon fibre pattern decal set 1/12 scale - Kawasaki Ninja H2R Carbon decal - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Tamiya reference TAM14131

Studio27 Reference: ST27-CARBOND12006

The perfect complement to the modern and advanced Kawasaki Ninja H2R Carbon. If the manufacturer has already put all the meat on the grill with many of its carbon fiber parts, why can't we do it too with the model? Complete all the fiber parts with this decal sheet from Studio27, which reproduces the different patterns of each of the pieces, and even the different directions of the fiber pattern in the same piece. Totally recommended!
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Studio27: Carbon fibre pattern decal set 1/12 scale - Yamaha YZF-R1M - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Tamiya references TAM14133, HC-14133 and TMY14133 image

Studio27: Carbon fibre pattern decal set 1/12 scale - Yamaha YZF-R1M - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Tamiya references TAM14133, HC-14133 and TMY14133

Studio27 Reference: ST27-CARBOND12007

Although the Yamaha YZF-R1M is a street bike, it is becoming more and more common for brands to incorporate some carbon parts, both to reduce weight and to resemble their competition counterparts. Studio27 has created a decal sheet with the necessary carbon patterns to decorate the fairing, fenders, rear cowl, and for other details and parts of your Yamaha YZF-R1M Tamiya kit.
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Tabu Design: Marking / livery 1/20 scale - Ferrari F1 2000 Scuderia Ferrari Team sponsored by Marlboro #1 - FIA Formula 1 World Championship 2000 - water slide decals and tobacco sponsor decals - for Tamiya references TAM20048 and TAM20049 image

Tabu Design: Marking / livery 1/20 scale - Ferrari F1 2000 Scuderia Ferrari Team sponsored by Marlboro #1 - FIA Formula 1 World Championship 2000 - water slide decals and tobacco sponsor decals - for Tamiya references TAM20048 and TAM20049

Tabu Design Reference: TABU20006

Who was going to tell you that your precious model of the Ferrari F1-2000 by Tamiya did not have the decals of the Tabaco advertising? How awful!! Well, don't worry, here's your salvation.
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Tabu Design: Marking / livery 1/20 scale - McLaren Honda MP4/7 McLaren Racing Limited Team sponsored by Marlboro Shell #1, 2 - Ayrton Senna da Silva, Gerhard Berger - FIA Formula 1 World Championship 1992 - water slide decals and tobacco sponsor decals - for Tamiya reference TAM25171

Tabu Design Reference: TABU20131D

You don't like the decals of the Tamiya reedition? Do you want to replace all the sponsor logos of the MP4/7? Or just want to refresh the decals of your old kit? Search no more, this decals set is everything you need: freshly printed by Tabu, including the tobacco logos, tire logos, and all sponsors logos of the car decoration.
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Beemax Model Kits: Detail up set 1/24 scale - Mitsubishi Starion Rally Group A - photo-etched parts, seatbelt fabric, turned metal parts and water slide decals - for Beemax Model Kits reference B24023

Beemax Model Kits Reference: E24023

Set for enhancing and detailed the Mitsubishi Starion Rally Group A manufactured by Beemax themselves to be used in their scale models. Includes a photo-etched parts sheet, a decal sheet, turned metal parts, and material for simulating the harness fabric.
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Renaissance Models: Rims and tyres set 1/24 scale - Speedline 15 inches with tyres - resin parts and rubber parts - for Heller reference 80717, or Tamiya reference TAM24027 - 4 units image

Renaissance Models: Rims and tyres set 1/24 scale - Speedline 15 inches with tyres - resin parts and rubber parts - for Heller reference 80717, or Tamiya reference TAM24027 - 4 units

Renaissance Models Reference: 24SPEEDR5T

This set of rims and tires recreates the famous 15-inch Speedline wheels used on the the Renault R5 Turbo, among other rally cars and even track race cars.
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USCP: Rims and tyres set 1/24 scale - Speedline Rally 16 inches - resin parts and rubber parts - for Hasegawa references 20289, 20343, 25005, CR-5, 25208 and HACR08, or Italeri references 3658 and 3689 - 4 units

USCP Reference: 24W048

Set of four 16-inch Speedline Rally rims and four semi-slick tires, designed for use with Hasegawa kits of the Lancia Delta. Different types of anchors are included, so the wheels can also be used on Aoshima, Fujimi or Tamiya kits.
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Tamiya: Figure 1/12 scale - Street Rider Figure - plastic parts, assembly instructions and painting instructions image

Tamiya: Figure 1/12 scale - Street Rider Figure - plastic parts, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Tamiya Reference: TAM14137

Biker in 1/12 scale, perfect for adding a touch of realism in your vignettes and dioramas. The figure can be assembled with two different poses.
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Revell: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Land Rover Serie III LWB Station Wagon - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, assembly instructions and painting instructions image

Revell: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Land Rover Serie III LWB Station Wagon - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Revell Reference: REV07047

Level 3 model, including a total of 184 parts, and interesting details such as dashboards to build both the left and right steering versions , fully detailed engine, spare wheel, roof rack, etc.
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