Newsletter 506: Now you're talking!!!January 19^th, 2022

This "N5-F019 - Medium polishing compound" by Number5 is the result of an extensive and thorough process for developing a medium polish that provides an impressive finish to your car, truck and motorcycle scale models , thanks to the micro-abrasive technology used that quickly eliminates paint defects on your models. It is very easy to apply and clean: once the usual sanding process is finished, place a small amount of product on a cotton pad and gently rub the surface to be polished. The process can be repeated several times until the desired finish is achieved. For best results, we recommend a subsequent application of the fine-grained polish "N5-F020 - Fine polishing compound". The bottle includes 30 ml of product. Remember to shake well the bottle before use.

This " N5-F020 -Fine polishing compound " by Number5 is the result of an extensive and exhaustive process for developing a fine grain polish that provides an impressive finish to your car, truck and motorcycle scale models, thanks to the micro-abrasive technology used that quickly eliminates paint defects on your models. It is very easy to apply and clean: once the first step of the polishing process is finished with the product "N5-F019 Medium polishing compound", place a small amount of the product on a cotton pad and gently rub the surface to be polished. The process can be repeated several times until the desired finish is achieved. The bottle includes 30 ml of product. Remember to shake well the bottle before use.

Paint stirring wooden sticks, specificaly manufactured using non-particle-releasing treated wood, thus preventing paint contamination.

Detailing set for use in the 1/12 scale Tamiya Williams Renault FW14B kit. Among the different evolutions of the engine throughout the season, the parts included allow the detailing of the RS3C engine used at the beginning of the season.

Set of paint masks and decals for detailing the windows of the 2019 BMW M8 GTE scale model kit by Nunu. The set includes paint masks to paint the window frames and decals that recreate the carbon fiber patterns of both the window frames and the air intakes to the tailgate. With this set you can add further details (not included in the original model) to the windows, giving a greater realism to your model.

Set of water-based decals that includes everything needed to transform Nunu's kit into the version used by the BMW Italy / Spain team in the Oschersleben race (Germany) in the 2005 season. A complete set of decals that also includes the corresponding ones to the interior plates that helped identify the pilot in the interior cameras.

New Tameo scale model, with their fantastic quality as usual, this time recreating the 1952 Ferrari 375 Indianapolis as it raced the Indianapolis 500. We love it!!

Among the civil vehicles there are countless options, and one that we have found more than interesting is this fire truck with all the necessary elements to carry out the work for which it is intended, such as pumps, tanks and hoses, based on the Mercedes Benz 1625. A vehicle that can give a lot of play, both for dirty work and in dioramas that require an emergency vehicle.

The year 1987 marked a change of era in rallies with the change in regulations towards group A, and also the birth of a weapon that was to dominate half the world rallies for several years, the Lancia Delta. Its first HF 4WD version seemed to have been forgotten by modeling, but we are finally going to have the opportunity to assemble it with this Reji Model transkit for the Hasegawa Delta Integrale HF 16V kit. The transkit consists of a complete resin bodywork without the bulky wings or the bulging hood of other versions, the exterior mirrors, the roof air intakes, photo-etched parts with the different grilles, the windshield wipers, harness buckles and other details, as well as the beautiful Bastos decoration used by Snijers in the 1987 European Rally Championship, more specifically the Boucles de SPA 1987 rally, where he won.

Cable T handle in 1/12 scale to activate the extinguishing systems of competition vehicles. It includes 6 3D printed T handles and decals with different designs of the identifying stickers, with which you can integrate the extinction T handle in detail in your 1/12 scale kits.

This conversion set allows you to create the variation of the Ford Fiesta WRC that raced in 2018.

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.

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.

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.

Complete and detailed kit where various materials are combined, including white metal parts, turned metal parts, photo-etched parts, rubber tires, 3D printed parts using laser lithography and a sheet of decals that allow the original vehicle to be reproduced with great fidelity, The tires feature pre-printed manufacturer logos, and the front and rear body covers can be removed, allowing a full view of the detailed interior and mechanical parts. Nothing better than using JOE HONDA's publishing about the 1967 Ferrari 330P4 P3/4 to get the best results.

Complete and detailed kit where various materials are combined, including white metal parts, turned metal parts, photo-etched parts, rubber tires, 3D printed parts using laser lithography and a sheet of decals that allow the original vehicle to be reproduced with great fidelity, The tires feature pre-printed manufacturer logos, and the front and rear body covers can be removed, allowing a full view of the detailed interior and mechanical parts. Nothing better than using JOE HONDA's publishing about the 1967 Ferrari 330P4 P3/4 to get the best results.

Model with everything you need to assemble the Ducati 750 TT1 in the same way as the mechanics of the time, but to scale. The clutch assembly mounted disc by disc, the cylinder mounted fin by fin around the cylinder liner, or the chain mounted link by link, are just a sample of the level of detail in this model. The photos speak for themselves.

MFH presents us the model of the impressive Porsche 917/30 Martini of the Interserie championship at 1/43 scale, where the most diverse materials are combined. Apart from the classic white metal and resin, the pieces that make up the different parts of the tubular structure of the chassis or the grills of the bodywork over the front wheels printed in 3D (laser lithography) are striking, as do the tires with the pre-painted tire brand. Despite its scale, all mechanical parts are accessible and visible, presenting a high level of detail.

MFH presents us the model of the impressive Porsche 917/30 Jagermeister of the Interserie championship at 1/43 scale, where the most diverse materials are combined. Apart from the classic white metal and resin, the pieces that make up the different parts of the tubular structure of the chassis or the grills of the bodywork over the front wheels printed in 3D (laser lithography) are striking, as do the tires with the pre-painted tire brand. Despite its scale, all mechanical parts are accessible and visible, presenting a high level of detail.

MFH presents us the model of the impressive Porsche 917/30 Vaillant of the Interserie championship at 1/43 scale, where the most diverse materials are combined. Apart from the classic white metal and resin, the pieces that make up the different parts of the tubular structure of the chassis or the grills of the bodywork over the front wheels printed in 3D (laser lithography) are striking, as do the tires with the pre-painted tire brand. Despite its scale, all mechanical parts are accessible and visible, presenting a high level of detail.

MFH presents us the model of the impressive Porsche 917/30 winner of the 1973 Can-Am championship at 1/43 scale, where the most diverse materials are combined. Apart from the classic white metal and resin, the pieces that make up the different parts of the tubular structure of the chassis or the grills of the bodywork over the front wheels printed in 3D (laser lithography) are striking, as do the tires with the pre-painted tire brand. Despite its scale, all mechanical parts are accessible and visible, presenting a high level of detail.

This resin kit allows you to reproduce the Porsche 356A unit that participated in the third edition of the Carrera Panamericana in 1952, and which finished in twenty-fifth place overall.

The Lincoln Capri was one of the most used cars in the editions of the Carrera Panamericana between 1952 and 1954, both by the official team and by many private drivers. This resin kit allows you to reproduce the participating unit in 1953 with Rodger Ward and Miles Spickler at the wheel, who retired after suffering a serious accident.

Another of the vehicles participating in the fourth edition of the Carrera Panamericana held in 1953. This resin kit allows the reproduction of the Lincoln Capri driven by McGrath and Ferguson that finished ninth overall, third among the Lincolns that reached the finish line.

The promising Nascar driver, Johnny Mantz, has participated in the Pan-American Race since its first edition. This resin kit reproduces the car he used in 1953, where together with Bill Stroppe he finished tenth overall.

Inscribed at the wheel of the powerful Lincoln Capri in the fourth edition of the Pan-American Race held in 1953, the Vukovich and Houle couple could not finish the race due to a gearbox problem.

Entered in the fifth and last edition of the Carrera Panamericana in 1954, this Porsche 356 raced by driver Otto Becker finished the race in 67th place.

Participating in the first edition of the Carrera Panamericana in 1950, we met the Packard Eight of José Estrada Menocal, who had to retire during the race due to engine problems.

Resin kit to make the unit of the Packard Eight with which the driver Fernando Razo participated in the 1950 Pan-American Race, where he had to retire due to engine problems.

There were two vehicles from Carl Kiekhaefer's team entered in the 1951 Pan-American Race, with the pairs Bettenhausen and Metzler with the number #7 and Fitch and Williams with the number #32. Bettenhausen's car came in 16th, while Fitch had to retire.

he 1953 Dodge Coronet was equipped with a 3.8-liter inline-six engine capable of generating about 103 horsepower in the street version. One of these models reached 32nd place overall in the 1954 Pan-American Race with the Mexicans Solana and Doblado at their controls, .

In the 1954 edition of the Carrera Panamericana, two Borgward 1500 RS Spiders again appeared at the start, with the German drivers Bechen with the number #60 and Hammernick with the number #61. Unfortunately, as in 1953, neither car managed to finish the race.

The American Bill Sterling, accompanied by his co-driver Royal, was one of the protagonists of the first edition of the Pan-American Race held in 1950. Despite what was indicated in the regulations, his Cadillac had been remarkably prepared, and was capable of reaching speeds averages well above the maximum declared by the manufacturer. He won the first and third stages, and was in contention for victory until the eighth stage, where he had to retire due to a mechanical failure.

In the 1950 edition of the Carrera Panamericana, Deal and Cresap Cadillac was forced to retire due to an accident.

In 1995, the 1000 Lakes Rally did not score points for the World Rally Championship, but that did not prevent drivers like Mäkinen from getting lost in their home rally, especially when the previous year he had already won it at the wheel of a Ford Escort Cosworth Gr.A. For the occasion, Ralliart prepared a beautiful Lancer Evo III in the colors of Shell, which is the livery chosen by Hasegawa for this new reference of his classic Lancer Evo III kit.

New reference of the classic Hasegawa kit of the Lancia Stratos HF that participated in numerous rallies throughout the world. In this case, the decoration chosen is that of the Spanish driver Jorge de Bagration sponsored by Rothmans, with which he finished second in the Rally Sol-Race in 1981, achieving his second title of Spanish Rally Champion that same year. ¡Look out!, the decals with the tobacco logos are not included in the model.

The Porsche 944 Turbo kit from the Porsche One-Make Cup is an old acquaintance of Hasegawa, but in this reference the decoration selected is that of the winning unit of the 1987 edition of the German Cup, with Roland Asch at the wheel, which it would also win the championship in 1988 and 1989. The model allows the 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine to be reproduced in great detail, in addition to its detailed interior with all the accessories of the competition vehicle, and the retractable front headlights are mobile. A renewed classic!

Blue color tone used on the official Ford Fiesta WRC in both 2020 and 2021 seasons.

Blue color tone as it was used in the Ford Escort sponsored by Eaton Yale. This color has been specifically formulated for use with the Revell scale model kit.