Newsletter 523: We didn't expect that!

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.

One of the most mythical liveries of the Porsche 911 SC RS was undoubtedly the one used by Robert Droogmans sponsored by Belga. Renaissance has prepared a complete set of decals to make any of the two versions of the RAS Belga Team that participated in the 1985 Lotto Haspengouwrally where they finished in the two lowest steps of the podium.

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!

Although the Yamaha YZF-R1M is a street bike, it is becoming more and more common for brands to incorporate some carbon parts, both to reduce weight and to resemble their competition counterparts. Studio27 has created a decal sheet with the necessary carbon patterns to decorate the fairing, fenders, rear cowl, and for other details and parts of your Yamaha YZF-R1M Tamiya kit.

The Honda CBR1000RR was born to be used in the WSBK, so weight is vital, which is why several of its parts are made of carbon... apart from the aesthetically pleasing finish. So that your Tamiya kit does not lack detail, we present you the carbon frames designed by Studio27 for use in the 1/12 scale Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. Simply wonderful!!!

Wayne Rainey's bike had the Lucky Strike logo, right? And what happens to your kit of the 1989 Yamaha YZR500 Roberts Team...? Do not torture yourself, here is the tobacco advertising that is missing. You and Wayne can now finally be in peace and harmony with the world.

Limited time re-edition of these photo-etched parts designed for the Tamiya Yamaha YZR M1 in 1/12 scale. Its spectacular brakes, both front and rear, the detail of the cores, the different brackets, as well as the rest of the details, will not leave you indifferent... nor will the model once it is completed.

Limited time re-edition of these photo-etched parts designed for the Tamiya McLaren Honda MP4/4 in 1/20 scale. Radiator panels, skirts, Honda emblem on the engine covers, side planes of the wings, among other elements, will gain in detail. Don't let them pass!

Limited time re-edition of these photo-etched parts designed for the Tamiya McLaren Honda MP4/5B in 1/20 scale. Radiator panels and spoiler planes, among other elements, will gain in detail, with a thickness more in line with reality. Don't miss out on them!!

Time-limited re-edition of this photo-etched parts sheet designed for the Tamiya Tyrrell Ford P34 in 1/20 scale. Do not miss them!!

After its versions of Oscar spotlamps and its flat spotlamps, DAB Models continues to cover the auxiliary spotlamp options, in this case with the well-known Lucas spotlamps, so that your model does not lack detail. This reference reproduces the real spotlamps with a rear mount for its anchorage and 7 inches in diameter, which at 1/43 scale means a measurement of 4.2 mm in diameter.

After its versions of Oscar spotlamps and its flat spotlamps, DAB Models continues to cover the auxiliary spotlamp options, in this case with the well-known Lucas spotlamps, so that your model does not lack detail. This reference reproduces the real spotlamps both with rear mount and with lower mount for anchoring and 7 inches in diameter, which at 1/24 scale means a measurement of 7.3 mm in diameter. 4 units are included for each of the mounts.

After its versions of Oscar spotlamps and its flat spotlamps, DAB Models continues to cover the auxiliary spotlamp options, in this case with the well-known Lucas spotlamps, so that your model does not lack detail. This reference reproduces the real spotlamps both with rear mount and with lower mount for anchoring and 5 3/4 inches in diameter, which at 1/24 scale means a measurement of 6 mm in diameter. 4 units are included for each of the mounts.

After its versions of Oscar spotlamps and its flat spotlamps, DAB Models continues to cover the auxiliary spotlamp options, in this case with the well-known Lucas spotlamps, so that your model does not lack detail. This reference reproduces the real spotlamps both with rear mount and with lower mount for anchoring and 7 inches in diameter, which at 1/18 scale means a measurement of 9.8 mm in diameter. 4 units are included for each of the mounts.

After its versions of Oscar spotlamps and its flat spotlamps, DAB Models continues to cover the auxiliary spotlamp options, in this case with the well-known Lucas spotlamps, so that your model does not lack detail. This reference reproduces the real spotlamps both with rear mount and with lower mount for anchoring and 5 3/4 inches in diameter, which at 1/18 scale means a measurement of 8.1 mm in diameter. 4 units are included for each of the mounts.

After its versions of Oscar spotlamps and its flat spotlamps, DAB Models continues to cover the auxiliary spotlamp options, in this case with the well-known Lucas spotlamps, so that your model does not lack detail. This reference reproduces the real spotlamps both with rear mount and with lower mount for anchoring and 7 inches in diameter, which at 1/12 scale means a measurement of 14.7 mm in diameter. 4 units are included for each of the mounts.

After its versions of Oscar spotlamps and its flat spotlamps, DAB Models continues to cover the auxiliary spotlamp options, in this case with the well-known Lucas spotlamps, so that your model does not lack detail. This reference reproduces the real spotlamps both with rear mount and with lower mount for anchoring and 5 3/4 inches in diameter, which at 1/12 scale means a measurement of 12.1 mm in diameter. 4 units are included for each of the mounts.

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.

New Meng motorcycle in 1/9 scale recreating the BMW HP4 RACE, The model features an inline four cylinder 999cc engine accurately reproduced, and also its carbon fiber frame using plastic parts and an exquisite set of CF pattern decals, already included in the kit. The front fork and rear shocks are fully operative as in the real vehicle, and the seat fabric is recreated with realistic vinyl.

Set of parts to replace the front fork of Meng's BMW HP4 Race in 1/9 scale, so that it is fully operational. And with the added advantage that the color of the metal is practically the same as that of the real bike, so you can save on painting the part. Includes several turned metal parts.

Universal mounting system to adapt the anchoring of the rims so that they can be mounted on Fujimi, Tamiya and Aoshima kits.

Here is the decoration with which Joan Mir and Alex Rins are defending the colors of Suzuki this 2022 season, so you can continue completing your collection of Suzukis GSX-RR from the Moto GP World Championship. A decal sheet that complements the one that comes with the kit, and that includes the logos of the new sponsors of 2022.

What to say! The photos speak for themselves. The level of detail that can be achieved in the engine area thanks to this set for the Tamiya kit of the Williams Renault FW14B at 1/12 scale is absolutely incredible. Among the different evolutions of the single-seater throughout the two seasons that it was active, the parts included allow the detailing of the RS4 engine, which was the version used in the second part of the 1992 season.

Decoration to make the Porsche 911 Carrera RS sponsored by 3M that participated with René Mazzia's team in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1973, finishing the race in seventeenth position, while in the Index of Efficiency classification it managed to be ninth.

Decals to recreate the Kremer Porsche 935 K3 that ran with number 40 in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1982, and that abandoned the race during the third hour when it ran out of gas.

Decoration designed so that you can make the Porsche 911S with dorsal #42 of Haldi and Keller in their participation in the 24 Hours of Le Mans 1972, where they had to retire in the course of the seventeenth hour due to engine problems.

A single single-seater lined up the Honda team for 9 of the 11 rounds of the Formula 1 World Championship in 1967, starting the season with the RA273, which was replaced from august by the RA300, with which it achieved the best result of the season in the Italian GP, where John Surtees took victory, in what was Honda's second victory in F1.

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!!

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!!

Here's the long-awaited Peugeot 306 Maxi Evo 2 in plastic, with a really extensive parts list, with extremely detailed underbody, suspension and interior, as well as the lamp pods to recreate the one used on the night stages. Includes the decoration of the three cars that Peugeot Sport entered in the 1998 Montecarlo rally, achieving victory in the F2 kit car category,

This is the perfect photo-etched parts set for the Peugeot 306 Maxi Evo 2, manufactured by Beemax. Includes radiator grilles, brake discs, windshield wipers, hood latches, harness seatbelt bucles, etc. recreated in photo-etched parts. And if those weren't enough, it also includes a decal sheet with various logos, and carbon fibre and Kevlar patterns for the bucket seats. To finish, you also have the fabric to simulate the harnesses, the base of the antenna in turned metal, and the roof antenna in metal.

This kit reproduces the version of the Tyrrell 009 during the Brazilian GP in the team's classic blue livery, at a point in the season when the side extensions and aerodynamic bodywork devices used later were not yet mounted, and to which Candy's colors had not yet been incorporated as the team's main sponsor.

Decals to reproduce the #1 bike used by Kenny Roberts in the 500cc World Championship during the 1980 season, and the #27 bike used by Skip Aksland (called by Yamaha to replace Kenny who had been damaged back testing the 500cc in Japan) won the 1979 Daytona 200 Lightweight category ahead of Freddie Spencer and Randy Mamola.