Newsletter 519: Bob LettermanMay 18^th, 2022

New version of Tameo's fantastic reproduction of the Ferrari 512S from the 1970 season, in this case the one that participated in the 24 hours of Le Mans. It maintains the characteristics that we like so much about Tameo, with an extensive breakdown of metal parts, photo-etched, vacuum-formed, and some turned metal parts, such as the intake trumpets.

The Chevrolet Monza is one of the great American monsters participating in the GTO category of the American IMSA championship. This attractive green and white version was driven by driver Tom Frank in the 1977 Mid-Ohio 3 Hours, where he finished 30th overall.

Even Greg Pickett couldn't help but be drawn to the charm and performance of the Dekon-prepared Monza. With this car he participated in numerous races, including the races held in Kent and Westwood belonging to the 1977 Trans Am championship. In the first of these Pickett had to retire due to an accident, while in Westwood he was able to finish second. A spectacular car, of which Arena has been able to reproduce its brutal appearance.

During his career as a competition driver, the troubled American John Paul got to drive one of the very fast Chevy Monza prepared by Dekon in the IMSA Championship, competing in the final of the 1977 Daytona 250, where he had to retire.

Built by Bob Sharp's team, in the image and likeness of his race car, and painted in the colors of the title sponsor of the IMSA series, this 240z was used as a pace car in championship racing from the mid 70s

Based on the latest version of the C3 Corvette, the Cavendish Farm team entered the 1983 Trans Am Championship Mid Ohio race with Murray Edwards at the wheel, finishing fourteenth. Arena has reproduced this spectacular model, where its precious rims and a decoration where half of the car is red, and the other side is white, stand out.

The two official cars of the Porsche Martini team lined up at the 1000 km of Spa in 1973 with Follmer and Joest, n.40, classified in tenth position overall and first in the GT category, and the n.41 of Van Lennep and Muller ranked fifth overall but registered in the sports category.

Scale model with which it is possible to make up to 3 different versions of the Porsche 911 Carrera RSR of the Porsche Martini team: the number #61 of Schurti and Koinigg, fourth classified and first in the GT category in the 4 hours of Le Mans in 1973, a previous event disputed in the month of April in the same Sarthe circuit and that the teams used as a test; the number #62 of Van Lennep and Muller, absolute winner of that same race; or the number #26 of Muller and Van Lennep, ranked ninth and first in the GT category in the 1000 Km of Dijon in 1973.

Scale model of the Porsche 911 Carrera RSR used by the Martini team in the Vallelunga 6 Hours in 1973. The car number #9 driven by Follmer and Kauhsen finished in seventh position, qualifying just behind the car number #8 of Van Lennep and Muller, being respectively first and second of the GT class.

Scale model to be able to make the Porsche 911 Carrera RSR of the official Porsche team participating in the 1000 Km of Monza in 1973, fourth round of the World Championship for Makes. where neither of the two Porsche managed to finish the race due to engine problems. Number #81 was driven by Van Lennep and Muller, while the sister car with number #82 was driven by Follmer and Schurti.

The official Porsche Martini team participated in the 1973 Nurburgring 1000 km, the seventh round of the World Championship for Manufacturers, with car number #66 driven by Follmer and Kauhsen, with which they failed to reach the finish line after suffering an accident with only 6 laps played.

New version of the different BMWs that the Bavarian brand was using in the Touring Car Championships, in this case the one corresponding to the 2008 season, where the E90 series of the 320 model was used. In the absence of official BMW team, it was the subsidiaries of the different countries that took charge of the "works" units, the one reproduced in this kit being the one corresponding to the German subsidiary. A kit with great detail of the interior, with its complex roll cage and its rearward driving position, seeking a better distribution of weights. Touring car lovers are in luck!

Complete set of wheels and suspensions to transform Hasegawa model of the legendary Subaru Legacy Gr.A into its asphalt version, with its precious Tecnomagnesio rims. The set includes: 4 rims, 4 tires (2 front and 2 rear identified by their rear), 2 front suspensions, 2 rear suspensions, and 4 hubs that integrate the wheel nuts and the central nut of the transmissions.

Complete decoration for the Porsche 911 SC RS sponsored by the BELGIAN tobacco brand, and which participated in different European rallies. For many, one of the most mythical and colorful decorations used in the Porsche 911. And we love it! More so when in addition to the exquisitely designed decals, Reji has included a set of Gotti rear rims made of resin, which are seen mounted on the car in many of the rally photos, and which replace the ones on the scale model. All a detail!

Upgrade set for the Suzuki Ecstar GSX-RR by Tamiya, with which to replace parts such as the rear brake caliper and disc, rear wheel axle and nut, chain tensioner, brake and gear change pedals, kickstand brackets, add the antennas to the side camera, and replace the fastening screws of the parts of the chassis that the Tamiya model brings and that are visible by resin parts that faithfully reproduce the head of the originals, as well as replace the numerous simulated screws on the surface of the fairing by means of plastic hemispheres by means of the corresponding scale screw in resin with the design of the real model. All the parts are made of resin using 3D printing, faithfully reproducing even the smallest detail, with the usual quality that Decalcas gives to its products, allowing you to give your scale model the realism typical of an advanced modeler by modifying the few unresolved parts of satisfactorily in this excellent model kit from Tamiya.

Car driven by the Bytzek brothers in the 1973 6 Hours of Mid Ohio, where they finished in 7th position overall.

The Bytzek brothers participated in the IMSA championship with their Porsche RS 3.0 sponsored by BFG, with a beautiful decoration that evidenced its Canadian origin. In the 1974 Mid Ohio 5 Hours they earned a creditable seventh place overall.

Porsche Carrera RSR of the Boricua Racing team, in its participation in the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1978 with the drivers Fernández, John Paul and Currin, where they managed to finish in fourth place in the general classification.

Detailing set for the asphalt version of the Lancia Delta S4 Gr.B, manufactured using 3D printing technology, and designed to be used with the Beemax/Nunu scale kit. Includes 48 3D printed parts, 16 micro magnets, 3 meters of different types of cable, smoked glass, 2 decal sheets, and assembly instructions.

Set of 5 Speedline rims with 4-bolt, which are reproduced on the independent hub, valid for use on models such as the 2013 Ford Escort Cosworth. The diameter of the rim is approximately 21 mm, and about 12 mm wide. These measurements allow the rims to use the tires from the Tamiya model.

With this set of rims and tires the model will be completely changed by having the correct dimensions, design and tires, it will be just like the real car! Includes: 4 x rims, 4 x tires, 9 x central nuts, 4 x brake discs complete with core and caliper, 4 x height correction bushings.

Set of 4 Speedline gravel rims. Requires gravel tires, not included.

Set of 4 BBS rims for the tarmac version of the Subaru Impreza WRC. The rims have a diameter of 21mm, and a width of 11mm. Requires molded slick tires, not included.

Included in this set is everything you need to build the Ford Fiesta WRC in its gravel rally specification and fitted with Pirelli tires such as Rally Kenya 2021. Included is a tire decal sheet, a set of discs brake and calipers in the correct size, and also a full set of suspensions which increase the height of the kit, making the conversion a breeze. All parts are printed with 3D technology.

This detail set will allow you to upgrade and detail the front bay of all Fiesta WRC cars versions since 2017 until 2021, both inclusive. Includes 13 high-quality resin parts, a decal sheet, a pre-cut polystyrene sheet, and detailed instructions.

This set includes the brake disc, hub, rim and tire for the asphalt version of the 2021 Ford Fiesta WRC with Pirelli tires, as used in Croatia, Ypress and other rallies.

Set of 700 1 mm diameter hex bolts: 350 pieces detail only the hex head of the bolt, and another 350 pieces also include washer along with nut. Give yourself the luxury of increasing the detail of the mechanical areas of your models, such as their suspension systems or anywhere else where a single-bolt connection is made... with the start and end part.

Set of 700 0.75mm diameter hex bolts: 350 pieces detail only the hex head of the bolt, and another 350 pieces also include washer along with nut. Give yourself the luxury of increasing the detail of the mechanical areas of your models, such as their suspension systems or anywhere else where a single-bolt connection is made... with the start and end part.

Set of 5 wheels to create an accurate replica of the Peugeot 206 WRC in gravel specifications driven by Valentino Rossi. Does not include tires. The rims are designed for use with the gravel tires from Tamiya kits, such as the gravel versions of the Peugeot 206 itself or the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI.

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

A curious mixed version of the Citroen B14 mixes the pick-up and the conventional tourism with a canvas roof. Heller allows us to make this model as it was done in real life, with the chassis with stringers, leaf spring suspensions, and the bodywork placed directly on the chassis. And in addition, also the engine and gearbox are reproduced.

Decals with the Rothmans logos to complete the decoration of the Hasegawa kit of the Bendiberica Lancia 037 Gr.B during its participation in the 1985 Costa Brava Rally, which comes without the tobacco logos.