Newsletter 524: Ford Escort Zakspeed

An old and coveted model that Italieri has just reissued to everyone's delight, nothing less than the Ford Escort Zakspeed in its circuit configuration that achieved such good results in many championships throughout Europe since the mid-70s. The D&W version was the mainly used in the European Touring Car Championship (ETCC), included in the Gr.2 category. The model includes an interesting exploded view of the engine , and the numbers on the decal sheet correspond to the 500 km race at Brands Hatch, where the #20 number finished second overall, first in its division. Don't miss out on this new opportunity!

Pre-printed photo-etched parts, covered with a resin drop for achieving a fantastic volume and depth, which recreate the round lights used especially in Denmark. They have a diameter of 6mm.

Sheet with various decals to imitate the stickers of the European safety, caution and blind spots indicators that are seen in many tractor heads and their corresponding trailers to alert other road users.

Set of 60 flat nuts, made of resin, to detail all kinds of truck rims in 1/24 and 1/25 scales. With one set you will have lug nuts to detail at least six rims.

Set of 60 nuts with caps, made of resin, to detail all kinds of truck rims in 1/24 and 1/25 scales. With one set you will have lug nuts to detail at least six rims.

We have not yet had time to digest the surprise and joy that the announcement of the release of the Ford Sierra Cosworth 4x4 Gr.A model meant, and D.Modelkits surprises us with the announcement of its next two references, which turn out to be from another model that was really missed among rally lovers. There is still a little to see the result, but as long as it resembles what we have seen from the Sierra, it will not disappoint in the least. Asphalt or dirt? And why not both?

We have not yet had time to digest the surprise and joy that the announcement of the release of the Ford Sierra Cosworth 4x4 Gr.A model meant, and D.Modelkits surprises us with the announcement of its next two references, which turn out to be from another model that was really missed among rally lovers. There is still a little to see the result, but as long as it resembles what we have seen from the Sierra, it will not disappoint in the least. Asphalt or dirt? And why not both?

Rally lovers are in luck... one more of those that were missing in plastic will finally be available shortly from the hand of Hasegawa, who with his new molds is raising the level in terms of detail, quality and fit. This kit reproduces the version of the second appearance of the Nissan Sunny in the World Championship after its debut in the Safari, the 1991 Acropolis rally, where things did not go so well. Llewellin could only finish ninth, while Blomqvist dropped out, but that doesn't mean we don't want to have him in our showcase anymore...

Re-edition of the veteran Esci kit, which even after several years is still a very interesting kit. The front hood is openable, and it has a detailed engine. Apart from being able to make the street version, the model includes a set of decals to be able to make the versions used by Senna or Lauda during the support race of the 1984 European GP held on the short variant of the Nürburgring, where several world champions of F1 along with other of the best drivers in the world ran aboard identical units of the Mercedes 190 2.3 16..

Set of four tires in 1/24 scale made of rigid resin. They have dimensions of 17.5 mm x 24.6 mm x 6.7 mm in inner diameter, outer diameter and width respectively.

Set of four tires in 1/24 scale made of rigid resin. Two of them have dimensions of 17.7 mm x 29.3 mm x 8.7 mm and the other two have dimensions of 17.7 mm x 29.7 mm x 8.7 mm in inner diameter, outer diameter and width respectively.

White metal 1/43 scale kit of one of Senna's most emblematic cars, his Lotus 97T. A beast with more than 1,000 hp that Ayrton managed to tame like few others. For those who want a simple assembly, Tameo Kits has developed this reference with the rear hood closed, but with all the other details that make this model so recognizable. The white metal body and floor give shape to the model, which is complemented by an extensive series of photo-etched parts for detailing.

Cream yellow color tone used in the vehicles sponsored by the Q8 oil company, such as the works Ford Sierra Cosworth gr.A of the 91 season. It is the perfect tone to decorate the D.Modelkits kit.

But how complete! It's the first thing that came to mind after seeing the content of this detail up set for Nunu's Porsche 911 SC RS. Not only does it include up to three photo etched plates and some turned metal parts, but it also includes the tobacco decals that we miss in the model, masks to paint the windows, and even masks to delimit the area of the bodywork to paint with Rothmans blue. I said, but how complete!

New issue of the Komakai "Fast Guides" series, this time focused on the Yamaha YZF-R1M, with a total of 32 full-color A5 pages. It is the perfect reference book for assembling the Tamiya kit.

Dark blue color tone used in the vehicles sponsored by the Q8 oil company, such as the works Ford Sierra Cosworth gr.A of the 91 season. It is the perfect tone to decorate the D.Modelkits kit.

White color tone used in the works Ford Sierra Cosworth Gr.A sponsored by Carglass/Autoglass in the 1992 season. It is the perfect shade to paint the D.Modelkits kit.

Metallic blue color tone as used in the fantastic street version of the Shelby American 427 S/C Cobra. This color has been specially formulated for using on the Fujimi models.

Red color tone used on the Ford GT40 Mk II that raced in the 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours: It is the perfect color to be used with the Fujimi kit.

Reji's new decoration for the Opel Manta 400 Gr,B used by the Sachs team both in the Bohemia Rally (number #10), in which he achieved fourth position in a rally won by Snijers and his Lancia 037, and in the Rally Tatry (number #4), where he won. A classic decoration of the 80s, with the characteristic blue colors of Blaupunkt.

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.

Recreates the black used by NATO for the standard camouflage in 3 colors of military vehicles. Also used in matt black tones in street and competition vehicles.

The reissue of the Fujimi 1/12 scale model of the impressive Nissan Skyline GT-R Gr.A has brought with it that Shunko has decided to bring out some of the most relevant decorations used by the different teams in the seasons of absolute domination of the Skyline in the Japanese Touring Car Championship (JTCC). The Hasemi team with the Reebok sponsorship would fight throughout the 1990 season against the Impul team, sharing all the victories of the season between both teams.

The legend of the Skyline comes from afar, with a presence in competition on Japanese circuits since the mid-1960s, and before the appearance of the R32 it had already won different victories in the Japanese Touring Car Championship (JTCC), as happened in 1989 with the Hasemi team car and its legendary Reebok livery. The decal made by Shunko perfectly collects all the logos, designed and sized for the kit developed by Hasegawa of the Skyline R31 Gr.A.

This decoration was missing from one of the main animators of the JTCC, the FET Sports team, and at last Shunko has designed and sized it to fit the Tamiya model of the Skyline R32 Gr.A. The collection of the Skyline R32 Gr.A that dominated the JTCC tests for several seasons is almost complete.

Shunko offers us the possibility of decorating our model of the Tamiya Nissan Skyline R32 Gr.A with a complete sheet of decals, which includes those necessary for the interior. As relevant historical data, this decoration corresponds to the last victory of the Skyline R32 in its Gr.A configuration in the JTCC.

Re-edition, for a limited time, of the decoration of the official Porsche team as it raced at Le Mans in 1983. This reissue has been made on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the first victory of the Porsche 956 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which had place in 1982. Slight changes have been made to the blue color as well as minor improvements to the design details over the previous edition.

Re-edition for a limited time of the decoration used by the Porsche 956 units of the works Porsche team as they ran in the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1982. This reissue has been made on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the victory in the 24 Le Mans Hours. Compared to the previous edition, slight changes have been made to the blue color as well as small improvements to the design details. Are you in for the anniversary celebration?

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.

Set of 4 rims similar to the magnesium TWS used by several vehicles in the GT3 category, such as the Aston Martin Vantage GT3. These rims have been designed for the Profil24 kit, have a diameter of 21 mm, and are supplied without tires. They also include the central nuts with the grooves of the quick release notches.

Set of hood latches with pin for 1/12 scale models. Includes a total of 12 closures made of resin by 3D printing. It includes 4 different positions of the closure lock so that you can give more realism to your models, by not repeating the same configuration in all the closures.

Photo-etched plate designed to add a greater degree of realism to your Volvo 200 and 700 series models, with several of the emblems used in its different versions, including other details such as a set of door handles, lock cylinders, the Swedish nameplate, even the emblem on the front grille that referred to the addition of the Lambda sensor from 1975, something Volvo pioneered. You will not miss any detail.

Spectacular rear spoiler made in photo-etched so that you can add a very sporty touch to any of your models,