Newsletter 470: King of the Hill

King of the Hill

King of the Hill
Bobby Unser might not be well known outside of North America, but he is quite a legend there. He won the USAC National Championships and CART in 1968 and 1974, and was runner-up in 1970, 1979 and 1980, and third in 1967, 1969, and 1975. He won the Indianapolis 500 Miles in 1968, 1975, and 1981, and finished second in 1974, third in 1969, fifth in 1979 and sixth in 1978. He won the Pocono 500 Miles in 1980 and the Ontario 500 Miles in 1974, 1976, 1979 and 1980. In the Indy he obtained a total of 35 scoring victories and 83 podiums, and he triumphed at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb thirteen times. He won the International Race of Champions in 1975, participated in the Formula 1 1968 Italian Grand Prix and the 1968 United States Grand Prix, took part in three NASCAR Grand National Series races between 1969 and 1973... and surely we have missed some other victories in this huge list. When he quit racing, Unser worked as a commentator for CART and NASCAR on the television NBC, ABC and ESPN networks.

At SpotModel you can find the decoration that Decalcas recreated for the Audi Quattro Sport S1 with which Bobby Unser won Pikes Peak climb in 1986. And if you want to have some serious creeps, don't miss the video summary of the climb :D

From SpotModel we want to pay this small tribute to the King of the Mountain, who left us a few days ago.

Bad Wolf Miniatures: Figure 1/43 scale - Driver despairing - George Russell - Formula 1 Rolex Sakhir Grand Prix 2020 - 3D printed parts

Bad Wolf Miniatures Reference: BW43016

Driver lying on the ground, hands over his face, looking desperate. It is based on the George Russell figure at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix. Includes the helmet and two Hans devices.
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Bad Wolf Miniatures: Figure 1/43 scale - Driver sitting - George Russell - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Formula 1 2020 - 3D printed parts

Bad Wolf Miniatures Reference: BW43017

Driver sitting on the ground after finishing the race. It is based on the figure of George Russell at the 2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
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Bad Wolf Miniatures: Figure 1/43 scale - Driver resting - Fernando Alonso - Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix 2020 - 3D printed parts

Bad Wolf Miniatures Reference: BW43018

Driver sitting in a chair resting while sunbathing. It is based on the figure of Fernando Alonso in the 2015 Brazilian Grand Prix. It includes the driver, the helmet, the saddle chair, and two Hans devices.
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StreetBlisters: Paint for airbrush - Alpine Renault A110 Blue Metallic - 1 x 30ml - for Reji Model references REJI-135 and REJI-253, or Studio27 references ST27-DC1030, ST27-DC1033 and ST27-DC1034, or Tamiya reference TAM24278

StreetBlisters Reference: SB30-6033

Pre-thinned paint bottle ready for airbrush use, including 30ml of product. It has been formulated to match the Blue Metallic tone used in the Renault Alpine A110.
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Nunu: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Lancia Delta S4 Group B Martini International Racing Team #3, 7, 9 - Markku Alén + Ilkka Kivimäki, Henri Toivonen + Sergio Cresto, Massimo 'Miki' Biasion + Tiziano Siviero - Monte Carlo Rally - Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo 1986 - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Nunu Reference: PN24030

FINALLY!!!!, the long-awaited plastic kit of the Lancia Delta S4. In addition to being a kit we all wished for, we were lucky enough to also get it with a detailed engine and interior, and a HUGE number of parts to make the assembly that it deserves. Essential for your shelf!!
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Nunu: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - BMW 320i E46 BMW UK Team #11 - Andy Priaulx - European Touring Car Championship ETCC 2004 - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Nunu Reference: PN24033

Nunu's new reference with one of the dominating cars of what could be the second golden stage of the touring car championships, with several official brands and close fights between its drivers. A very complete model, with a great detail of the interior, beautiful wheels, and that will lead to a large number of decorations given the number of private teams that used units of this model.
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Nunu: Detail up set 1/24 scale - Volvo S40 - British Touring Car Championship - BTCC 1997 - metal parts, photo-etched parts, seatbelt fabric, turned metal parts, water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Nunu reference PN24034

Nunu Reference: NE24034

Complete detailing set for your Volvo S40 Supertouring kit, where in addition to the photo-etched plate, you will find the turned metal antenna base, the fabric for the harnesses and a decal sheet with carbon fiber patterns.
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Nunu: Detail up set 1/24 scale - Lancia Delta S4 Group B - Monte Carlo Rally - Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo 1986 - metal parts, photo-etched parts, seatbelt fabric, turned metal parts, water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Beemax Model Kits references B24020, 09885 and 098851, or Nunu reference PN24030

Nunu Reference: NE24030

This fantastic detail set by Nunu includes several sheets of photo-etched parts with grids, panels, bonnet pins and other details, in addition to material and decals for recreating seatbelts, metal parts for recreating the antenna, and kevlar pattern decals for detailing the interior areas. Fantastic!!
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Nunu: Detail up set 1/24 scale - BMW M6 GT3 sponsored by Playstation - Adenauer ADAC Rundstrecken-Trophy 2020 - metal parts, photo-etched parts, seatbelt fabric, turned metal parts, water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Nunu references PN24027 and NU24027

Nunu Reference: NE24027

The model kit of the BMW M6 GT3 by Platz and Nunu comes very complete, but lovers of detailing will find a great ally in this set, which includes a photo-etched sheet, up to 3 carbon decal sheets to carbonize the entire floor and elements such as the rear diffuser, and an exquisite antenna with its base in turned metal. The set is suitable for the different previously released variants of the M6 GT3 model kit.
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Nunu: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo Phoenix Team sponsored by Scherer #4 - Pierre Kaffer + Frank Stippler + Dries Vanthoor + Frederic Vervisch - 24 Hours Nürburgring 2019 - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Nunu Reference: PN24026

Beautiful the asymmetrical decoration used by the Audi of the Phoenix team on its way to victory in the 2019 24 Hours of Nürburgring, the one chosen by Nunu for his new reference of the Audi R8 GT3 in its Evo version, where significant changes can be seen above all at the front of the car compared to previous versions of the Audi R8. A very complete kit, with an exquisite detail of the interior, and with the parts of the engine visible through the rear cover reproduced, as well as the rear part of the gearbox and the exhausts, highly visible and representative elements of the car from his rear view. It also includes the central auxiliary headlights used for lighting during the night hours of the race.
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Nunu: Detail up set 1/24 scale - Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo - 24 Hours Nürburgring 2019 - photo-etched parts, seatbelt fabric, turned metal parts, water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Nunu references PN24026 and NU24026

Nunu Reference: NE24026

No, it's not just a set of photoetched parts...it includes much more to improve the detailing of Nunu's new kit of the Audi R8 GT3 Evo. Apart from the already mentioned photo-etched parts, with which parts such as the rear wing supports, the brakes, the driver's protection nets or the front grille will gain in presence, the fabric to complete the harnesses, the antenna with its base in turned metal, and a very complete set of decals made up of 3 sheets with carbon fiber patterns from both the exterior and interior of the car. Definitely worth getting one!
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Aoshima: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Pirelli Edition 2014 - paint masks, plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals and assembly instructions

Aoshima Reference: 061213

Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 model reissued to feature the "Pirelli Edition" series that includes some differences with the normal street version of the Aventador, such as the red hairlines on the rims and bodywork.
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Tamiya: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Subaru Impreza WRC Subaru World Rally Team #5, 6 - Richard Burns + Robert Reid, Bruno Thiry + Stéphane Prévot - Tour de Corse 1999 - paint masks, plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals and assembly instructions

Tamiya Reference: TAM24218

Impressive Tamiya model of the Subaru from the 1999 World Rally Championship, and where, as in the real model, there are small differences between the 98 and 99 models, such as the air intake on the roof. A delicious model, with great quality of details, and with excellent lace. Do not hesitate to take at least one!!
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Reji Model: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - Audi Quattro Sport Audi Sport Team sponsored by HB International #6 - Michele Mouton + Fabrizia Pons - Lombard RAC Rally 1984 - water slide decals, assembly instructions and tobacco sponsor decals - for Nunu reference PN24023

Reji Model Reference: REJI-344

Decal sheet for the Audi Sport Quattro S1 to make the decoration of what was one of the last rallies of Michele Mouton within the official structure of Audi Sport in the World Rally Championship, the RAC Rally of England in 1984 in which she finished in fourth position, since in 1985 she focused on a program within the European Championship. A complete and detailed decoration where the HB tobacco logos are included.
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Reji Model: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - Ferrari 412P / 330P Maranello Concessionaires Team #9 - Joseph 'Jo' Siffert + David Piper - 1000 Kms Paris 1967 - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Fujimi references FJ12104, 2, 2500, FJ12111, 1034, 2800, HR-1034, FJ12351, FJ123516, FJ12357, FJ123707, HR-34, FJ125756, RS-48, FJ125756-SPRUE-A and FJ23073

Reji Model Reference: REJI-351

Not all beautiful Ferraris have to be red! As an example, the Ferrari 330P/412P that the Maranello Concessionaires team put on the track for the 1000 km of Paris in 1967. A simple decoration, but that will give a touch of "color" to the Ferrari showcase.
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Model Factory Hiro: Car scale model kit 1/43 scale - Ferrari F1/89 640 Scuderia Ferrari Team sponsored by Fiat #27, 28 - Nigel Ernest James Mansell, Gerhard Berger - Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix 1989 - photo-etched parts, turned metal parts, water slide decals, white metal parts, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Model Factory Hiro Reference: MFH-K783

A fantastic and detailed scale model where several materials are combined, including white metal, turned metal parts, photo-etched parts, rubber tires and decal sheet. The outer part of the rims has been machined from high-quality aluminium, and the tires are pre-printed with the manufacturer's logos. The body cover can be removed once the model is assembled, allowing a full view of the detailed interior and mechanical parts. This reference recreates the version used by Ferrari in the Brazilian GP, where Nigel Mansell won in what was his first race with Ferrari.
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Model Factory Hiro: Car scale model kit 1/43 scale - Ferrari F1/89 640 Scuderia Ferrari Team sponsored by Fiat #27, 28 - Nigel Ernest James Mansell, Gerhard Berger - Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix 1989 - metal parts, photo-etched parts, rubber parts, turned metal parts, vacuum formed parts, water slide decals, white metal parts, assembly instructions, painting instructions and tobacco sponsor decals

Model Factory Hiro Reference: MFH-K784

A fantastic and detailed scale model where several materials are combined, including white metal, turned metal parts, photo-etched parts, rubber tires and decal sheet. The outer part of the rims has been machined from high-quality aluminium, and the tires are pre-printed with the manufacturer's logos. The body cover can be removed once the model is assembled, allowing a full view of the detailed interior and mechanical parts. This reference recreates the version used by Ferrari in the Hungarian GP, where Nigel Mansell obtained his second victory of the season.
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Model Factory Hiro: Car scale model kit 1/43 scale - Ferrari F1/89 640 Scuderia Ferrari Team sponsored by Fiat #27, 28 - Gerhard Berger, Nigel Ernest James Mansell - Portuguese Formula 1 Grand Prix 1989 - photo-etched parts, rubber parts, turned metal parts, vacuum formed parts, water slide decals, white metal parts, other materials, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Model Factory Hiro Reference: MFH-K785

A fantastic and detailed scale model where several materials are combined, including white metal, turned metal parts, photo-etched parts, rubber tires and decal sheet. The outer part of the rims has been machined from high-quality aluminium, and the tires are pre-printed with the manufacturer's logos. The body cover can be removed once the model is assembled, allowing a full view of the detailed interior and mechanical parts. This reference recreates the version used by Ferrari in the Portuguese GP, where Gerhard Berger obtained his first and only victory of the season.
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StreetBlisters: Paint for airbrush - Ford Focus WRC 2002 Blue - 1 x 30ml

StreetBlisters Reference: SB30-6048

Pre-thinned paint bottle ready for airbrush use, including 30ml of product. It has been formulated to match the blue tone used in the Ford Focus WRC 2002.
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StreetBlisters: Paint for airbrush - Sauber Mercedes C9 Silver - 1 x 30ml - for Hasegawa reference 20306, or Tamiya reference TAM24359

StreetBlisters Reference: SB30-6049

Pre-thinned paint bottle ready for airbrush use, including 30ml of product. It has been formulated to match the silver tone used in the Sauber Mercedes C9.
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StreetBlisters: Paint for airbrush - Renault 5 Alpine Gitanes Blue - 1 x 30ml

StreetBlisters Reference: SB30-6044

Pre-thinned paint bottle ready for airbrush use, including 30ml of product. It has been formulated to match the blue tone used in the Renault 5 Alpine Gitanes.
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StreetBlisters: Paints set for airbrush - Ford Focus WRC 2001 Martini Telefonica Movistar Blue - White - 2 x 30ml - for Renaissance Models references TK24-078 and TK24-078DS, or Tamiya reference TAM24241

StreetBlisters Reference: SB30-6047

Pre-thinned paint bottle ready for airbrush use, including 30ml of product. It has been formulated to match the blue and white tones used in the Ford Focus WRC 2001 cars sponsored by Martini Telefonica Movistar.
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StreetBlisters: Paints set for airbrush - Ford Focus WRC 1999 Martini Red - White - 2 x 30ml - for Hasegawa references HACR27, 25027 and CR-27

StreetBlisters Reference: SB30-6046

Pre-thinned paint bottle ready for airbrush use, including 30ml of product. It has been formulated to match the red and white tones used in the Ford Focus WRC 1999 cars sponsored by Martini.
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