Newsletter 406: MP4/7

Fantastic Model Factory Hiro guide including plenty of photographs of the McLaren Honda MP4/7 taken nowadays to one of the cars at the Honda museum. It is absolutely essential if you want to get the detailing of the model properly done.

Decoration for the Group B Opel Manta 400 that finished in second position in the Rally Manx, with McRae at the wheel.

Decoration for the Group B Opel Manta 400 that finished in third position in the Rally Manx, with Bertie Fisher at the wheel.

Re-edition of the classic and very interesting original Esci / ERTL kit of the Porsche 935/77, now including the livery of the winning Martini Racing 6 Hours of Brands Hatch 1977 sponsored unit. The kit comes with the front air intake open, corresponding to the 935/77 variants, but just by closing it, we will convert the model into the 2-litre "Baby" version, which ran with the #40 number. Another interesting version is that of number #41, which participated in the 1977 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Two-axle version of the Man F8, a classic on European roads. The kit includes a fully detailed engine and chassis, as well as the entire interior of the cab.

Engine made of resin, designed to be mounted on Hasegawa, Dragon or Revell BMW E36 kits. The engine reproduces the 6-cylinder in-line version used in the M3, although in numerous preparations this same engine was mounted on other E36 bodies. In addition to the complete engine itself, it has several pieces that help to detail the engine compartment.

Colorado Orange paint, specifically formulated to match the BMW 2002 of the 70s.

Do you like motorbikes? Are you a high-flying modeler? In that case do NOT miss this exclusive scale model of one of the most interesting and beautiful record-hunting motorcycles of the last century.

Set of eight hollow body brass tubes measuring 20cm long by 0.3 mm, 0.4mm, 0.5mm and 0.6mm outer diameter (two units of each diameter), made of premium brass. They are perfect for scratching, detail parts of any kind, electrical and hydraulic connectors, etc. and can also be welded.

Set of eight hollow body brass tubes measuring 20cm long by 0.7 mm, 0.8 mm, 0.9 mm and 1.0 mm outer diameter (two units of each diameter), made of premium brass. They are perfect for scratching, detail parts of any kind, electrical and hydraulic connectors, etc. and can also be welded.

Set of eight hollow body brass tubes measuring 20cm long by 1.1mm, 1.2mm, 1.3mm and 1.4mm outer diameter (two units of each diameter), made of premium brass. They are perfect for scratching, detail parts of any kind, electrical and hydraulic connectors, etc. and can also be welded.

Set of four brass tubes measuring 20cm long by 1.1mm, 1.6mm, 2.1mm and 2.6mm outer diameter, made of premium brass. They are perfect for scratching, detail parts of any kind, electrical and hydraulic connectors, etc. and can also be welded. Tubes are hollow, the set contains 1 unit of each diameter, and in this particular reference they fit exactly one inside the other.

Set of four brass tubes measuring 20cm long by 1.3mm, 1.8mm, 2.3mm and 2.8mm outer diameter, made of premium brass. They are perfect for scratching, detail parts of any kind, electrical and hydraulic connectors, etc. and can also be welded. Tubes are hollow, and the set contains 1 unit of each diameter.

Iridium Silver Metallic color paint, code: 775, for use in the Mercedes-AMG GT. It is served ready for airbrush use, in a 60ml bottle.

Synthetic water-based varnish with a glossy finish. It is colorless and transparent. It can be applied with a brush or you can dilute it to apply with an airbrush, and it's perfect to give realism to classic car bodies, small parts, tires, etc.

Synthetic water-based varnish with matte finish. It is colorless and transparent. It can be applied with a brush or you can dilute it to apply with an airbrush. It is perfect to give realism to wooden parts, cloth seats, hoods, engine details, etc.

Synthetic water based varnish with satin finish. It is colorless and transparent. It can be applied with either a brush or you can dilute it and apply with an airbrush. It is perfect to give realism to seats, engine details, tires, etc.

30ml paint bottle ready for airbrush use. The tone has been formulated to match the red color used by Castrol sponsored vehicles.

30ml paint bottle, ready for airbrush use. The tone has been specifically formulated to match the silver color used by the official Sauber C9 at the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1989

30ml paint bottle, ready for airbrush use. The tone has been specifically formulated to match the red color of the Audi R8 LM GT3.

30ml paint bottle, ready for airbrush use. The tone has been specifically formulated to match the silver color of the Audi R8 LM GT3.

Light blue tone specifically formulated for decorating the Ford GT40 driven by Ken Miles at Le Mans.

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!!