Newsletter 452: Let's say goodbye to 2020

Another spectacular model full of details made of high quality resin by Brach Models. The model reproduces the motorcycle used in 1968 by Battisti, and which is currently in perfect condition. In fact, Zanzani is still active today, and among the products in its catalog are perfect replicas of this same model. How about first at 1/12, and then at 1/1?

Full resin kit with decals, photo-etched, rubber tyres, metal and steel parts. The kit contains more than 450 parts.

The scale model includes a total of 320 plastic parts, 30 chrome parts, photo-etched parts, allowing you to build a very realistic and detailed reproduction of the real vehicle.

A 1/12 scale model based on the two Alfa Corse entries for the 1993 DTM: Car #8 driven by N.Larini and car #7 driven by A.Nannini.A full detailed, multi-material kit featuring white metal, resin, etching parts, turned parts and silk screen decals allowing for maximum representation of the original vehicle. Front and rear doors open, and front/rear bonnets can be removed, allowing for full view of detailed interior after completion. Aluminum turned parts used for wheel, wheel nut and wheel shaft. Wheels pre-anodized in black. Tires feature pre-printed logos. Differences in steering wheel and shift stick designs between the two drivers have been faithfully created and both set of parts are included with kit.

Pre-thinned paint set ready for airbrush use, including 30ml of product each. They have been formulated to match the white and yellow tones used in the Audi Quattro Sport S1 cars sponsored by HB.

We introduce the kit of the canvas cabin version of the Volvo F16, also featuring a lifting platform. The classic Italeri kit, with long chassis and a fully detailed engine, as well as a completely detailed cabin.

Decoration for the Tamiya Ford Escort Cosworth Group A driven by Goyo Picar in the XIX Rallye El Corte Ingles 1995.

Complementary decals for the Lancia 037 Rally during its participation in the Rally de Portugal in 1983, 1985 and 1986.

1/24 White Roundels for race numbers

Perhaps the German beer brand Hasseröder is not easy to find in supermarkets, but thanks to its presence in competition, it is undoubtedly known by most fans around the world. The Brinkmann Motorsport team had its sponsorship for its Super Production category BMWs 320i, with which they participated in the German Touring Car Cup (DTC) in 2001. We love the yellow color of this decoration reproduced by LB Production, and which has the numbers for the two members of the team, including the famous German driver Ellen Lohr, as well as Thomas Winkelhock.

In 1980, the Turbo Wax Trophy within the Coupes Benelux racing program at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit saw a Gauloises-sponsored Porsche 935 win the event. Reji has made the design of this version to fit the Beemax model of the 935 K2.

The Metro 6R4 Gr.B was a popular car among the private teams of many national championships, such as the case of the British, where the unit that Reji allows us to recreate with a complete set of decals competed, and which won in the 1986 Circuit Rally of Ireland after a fierce battle with another Metro, Jimmy McRae's Rothmans,

It is likely that there are innumerable decorations for the 306 Maxi throughout the different rally championships, but without a doubt this one, used by Jaime Azcona in the Spanish Rally Championship, seems to us to be one of the most beautiful. Reji's complete decal sheet allows for the version corresponding to the Spanish round of the World Rally Championship, where Azcona finished in an outstanding seventh position.

Gauloises logos to decorate the model of the Yamaha YZR-M1 as it ran in various races in the 2004 season. The numbers that appear next to each of the decals correspond to those that they replace in the Tamiya kit instructions.

Lovers of F1 and of the Lotus team in particular are in luck with the Lotus 79, as they have the option of opting for the Tamiya or Hasegawa kit in plastic. If you are one of the latter, and you want to give your model an extra touch of realism with a good set of photo-etched parts that include details such as the radiator grilles, the base of the intake trumpets, the upper part of the monocoque or the brake discs, do not miss the opportunity to get one of the units that Studio27 reissues for a limited time, which also includes the fabric for the harnesses in case you prefer to use the loose buckles of the set.

This photoetched parts set includes radiator grids, rear spoiler vertical planes, bonnet pins, ... Don't forget the essential Komakai and MFH reference books to get the most out of your scale model.

For participants in the British Rally Championship, the RAC rally is usually the culmination of the season, so it is normal to see many local participants entered, as is the case with this Sanyo-sponsored MG Metro, who after two wins in the local championship, did not have much luck in the world rally, leaving by accident in section 12. Reji allows us to make a different decoration from the Metro Gr.B with this decal sheet, and as it is a gravel rally, our Belkits model will hardly need modifications.

A modern racing driver, wearing a HANS device, celebrating victory with an elaborate pose. This figure is based upon Fernando Alonso's pose, having won the Japanese Grand Prix in 2006.

Here are the logos of the sponsors not included in the re-editions of the Tamiya kit. You no longer have an excuse to leave your model without them!

Set of four speedline rims and tarmac tires for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo III / IV scale model kits. Assembled diameter measures 26.2mm by 9mm wide, and the rim diameter (standalone) measures 21mm.

Tarmac Speedline rims for use on Nunu's kit of the Peugeot 306 Maxi. Each of the rims has a diameter of 21.4mm and a width of 14mm.

Tyres include preprinted Good Year logos in white color.

Set of eight bonnet fasteners like those used in rally cars, designed for 1/18 scale models.

Decoration for the Peugeot 306 Maxi during its participation in the Rally de Portugal in 1997 with Adruzilo Lopes and Luís Lisboa, where they finished in 10th position in the general classification.

Decal sheet with the complete decoration of the 1988 McLaren MP4/4 with all the logos used during the season, including those of the tobacco advertising that are not present in the most modern reissues of the Tamiya kit. It also includes interesting details such as decals to complete the decoration of the pilots' helmets, or the labels seen on the tread of new tires. This decal belongs to a limited edition of few units.

The perfect complement for those lucky enough to own Arii's scale model of this beast of the 70's racetracks, the BMW 3.5 CSL. It includes the classic elements to improve the finish of the model, such as the grilles of the different air intakes, the bonnet closures, the towing eyes, the metallic emblems, the windshield wipers, and many more details.