Newsletter 488: GSX-RR!!!

It's been a while since Tamiya delighted us with a new Moto GP kit, but they finally did it with the 2020 champion Suzuki, and boy it was worth the wait! The quality in the details, such as the masks to help us paint the fairing, the pit stand to be able to properly display the motorcycle once assembled, the transparent parts for the anti-slip pads on the tank... they are all awesome! And of course, it also includes a fully detailed engine and the rest of the chassis parts so nothing is left to chance. Total eye candy!

Black color used by Lotus throughout the body of the Type 79 sponsored by John Player Special.

Red color as used in the Ferrari F310B and F310. This color has been specially formulated for the Tamiya scale model.

White tone matching the color used by BMW in the M6 GT3 competition. It is the appropriate color to paint the scale models of the M6 manufactured by both Nunu and Platz.

Tyres used by Magnus Walker in his preparations of Porsche vehicles.

Set of rims as shown in the pictures. It is assembled using the original tires of the model. The set consists of 2 front 8J and 2 rear 10J wheels. Separate bushings are included in a separate part.

Fantastic reproduction of the Ferrari 512M that raced in 1971 in the 24 Hours of Le Mans obtaining the fourth final position, finally in 1/43 scale. As usual in Tameo Kits, the kit includes an extensive metal parts listing ans a really complete photo-etched sheet. Full color instructions will guide you with precision through the assembly of this beauty.

Red suits the 500cc Yamaha so well! And from a driver as charismatic as Norick Abe! The decal sheet includes the metallic frames of the fairing. A delight for the eyes.

Parts set to recreate the mobile rear spoiler on the Tamiya Ford GT. It can be fitted with magnets in 2 different positions, maximum load or cruise load. In the OFF position it can be made flush, some adjustments are required to file and sand the kit parts. This set requires the modification of just one plastic part, the lower spoiler part, and includes a colored instruction sheet, seven 3D printed resin parts, one metal rod and ten micro-magnets.

Model of the Audi Sport Quattro S1 Gr.B, based on the model of the Sport Quattro E2 from the same manufacturer. It has a new mold for the body, with new wings and fenders, as well as new wheels with the design used in gravel rallies, although the slick tires do not correspond to the Olympus rally version, contested entirely on gravel. A very good base to use with the different decorations used by the works Audi team in the rest of the world championship rallies.

Detail up set for the Nunu model of the Audi Sport Quattro, including a piece of turned metal to improve the antenna, seatbelt fabric, and photo-etched parts with lots of pieces to give even more realism to different sections of the model such as the brake discs, grilles, hood latches, mud flaps, windshield wipers, etc.

Back to 1920 when the Montgomery British Anzani 8/38hp was born, a gorgeous motorcycle beautifully reproduced in 1/9 scale by Model Factory Hiro. The kit includes hundreds of white metal, rubber, photo-etched and chromed parts.

Do you like bikes? Are you a highly skilled modeler, or want to earn your stripes? In that case, do not miss this exclusive scale model kit of one of the most beautiful and interesting bikes from the last century.

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!!

Incredible model of one of the last Formula 1 Ferraris with the twelve-cylinder boxer engine, faithfully reproduced down to the last detail. The air channels of the brakes and the covers of the engine intake trumpets are reproduced in semi-transparent resin that faithfully imitates the finish of the real parts. Main body of the chassis and body in high quality resin for a perfect fit, keeping the white metal for most of the mechanical parts and interior of the passenger compartment. And as usual, everything completed with tubes, cables, turned parts... and a manual that is already a work of art in itself.

Decoration of the Ferrari 310B for replacing the decals of the Tamiya kit. Includes tobacco advertising.

Perhaps the most dominant model ever from a championship, the Nissan Skyline GT-R Gr.A. For 4 seasons it won all the races of the Japanese Touring Car Championship, between 1990 and 1993, so it is normal that more and more teams used this model to fight for victories. One of those teams, and which was presented in 1992, was the HKS, which used up to 3 different liveries that season, the one from this decal sheet being the one used in the last two championship events. This decal sheet is suitable for any of the references of the Tamiya kit.

1977 was not the Renault edition, although they were a more than worthy opponent to Porsche. In fact, the Alpine Renaults took over the first starting line. What better reason to want to use make decoration? Shunko allows us to do it with a complete decal sheet with the numbers and names of the drivers of the 3 official cars that Renault used in the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1977. By the way, the pole was made on 9...

Complete decal sheet for the A442A-B and A443 variants sponsored by Elf of the Renault Alpine team that raced in the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1978. The ideal set of decals to replace the worn decals of the kit, as it even includes the dials of the clocks on the instrument panel.

Decal sheet for the fourth unit that the Alpine Renault team used in the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1978, sponsored by Calberson. This unit was the A442A variant of the Renault Alpine, and is distinguished by the red stripe on the side pontoons. Ideal to give a new look to your old Tamiya kit.

Shunko replacement decals for the Yamaha YZR500 OW70 Tamiya kit used in the 1983 season. Decals are also included to complete the figure of the rider that comes with the reference TAM14043, and some other additional decals. Of course, and perhaps most importantly, tobacco decals are also included. There is no excuse for dusting off your old kit anymore!

The Suzuki RG500 resembles the RG400 so much that we can use Hasegawa's Suzuki RG400 kit as a base almost unchanged. So that the final decoration of the 500 version is not a problem, Blue Stuff has created a perfect decal sheet with all the logos and white stripes for the 89 version. Templates are included to make the masks to paint the fairing, and a color reference guide,

Set of four Good Year rain tires as used in the 1975, 1976 and 1977 seasons. 2 front tires and 2 rear tires are included, all with "Good Year" lettering preprinted in white.

Set of rims and slick tires designed for the Toyota Celica ST185 scale model kit.

Set of 4 19-inch wheels (without tires) designed for large all terrain vehicles. Rim outer diameter 21.5mm, width 16.5mm. Ideal to combine with the 19-inch offroad 4x4 tires ref. SPR24026 also from Scale Production.

New model of the Tameo Silverline series, this time recreating the Ferrari 312 F1-68 at the 1968 South African Formula 1 Grand Prix.