Newsletter 527: Carrera GTP

We have been left in stone... but for good! I've been wanting this model for so long, and we finally have it available from Profil24. A great resin reproduction of the factory Porsche 924 GTP that won its class, as well as achieving a magnificent 7th position, in the 1981 Le Mans 24 Hours. We love the diagonal Hugo Boss logo decoration on the sides of its bodywork and its wide wheel arches. We are already looking forward to having it in our hands! And you?

Change the regulations between the GT's, but for Toyota the new rules of the Hypercar did not mean any change in the result obtained in the 24 hours of Le Mans, getting the victory again with the car number 7, which was then the fourth consecutive for Toyota. Profil24 has reproduced this spectacular model in resin, which includes a pair of cockpit doors for those who want to expose the interior. Nothing like seeing its details to discover the complexity of the asymmetric decoration of the bodywork, with a different distribution of red and black colors on the left and right. Spectacular no matter where you look at it!

Interesting version of the Toyota Carina E in its participation in the 24 hours of Spa in 1996, in which it achieved the eighth final position. Reji has complemented the decoration with the important aerodynamic details that began to characterize vehicles in the supertourism category from the year 1995, with substantial changes in the front skirts and rear spoiler, perfectly reproduced with resin parts, as well as the rims and exterior mirrors, along with the left-hand drive dashboard. One more for the Castrol collection!

Sheet of decals with the tobacco advertising logos used on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI from the 1999 and 2000 seasons, in such mythical rallies as San Remo, or Montecarlo itself in the sections within the principality, such as in the podium, and that will serve to complete the decoration of your model.

There were so many Porsche 911 SC RS used by different teams in different rally championships, that many different rims were mounted. One of the most used brands for this was Gotti, and to recreate the versions that used these rims, such as that of the Belga team, Reji offers us a set of 2 Gotti rear rims to use with the original tire of the Porsche model 911 SC RS from Nunu.

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!!

Photo-etched sheet with some essential components to improve the detailing of the Tamiya kit of the competition version of the Ferrari F40 sponsored by Shell. Grilles, radiators, sliding window frames, skirts, the characteristic gearshift guide grille, pedals, are just some of the many details that are included. Are you going to miss 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!!

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.

As with the models, there are also occasional reissues of other accessories, such as the Studio27 photo-etched plates. Why not take advantage of this new opportunity? The Tamiya model of the Brabham BT50 is characterized by exposing the monocoque and all the mechanical part when the cover is removed. What better complement to make these areas shine in detail than the grilles, plates and belts, in addition to the two configurations for the lateral planes of the rear spoiler, included in these photoetched parts?

Fast like few others, the Williams FW24 put Scuderia Ferrari in check during the 2002 season. This single-seater was reproduced at 1/20 scale by Tamiya, and to further detail it, Studio27 designed this photo-etched plate, with which elements such as the brakes, the radiators, or the front spoiler, will gain in realism.

New re-edition of this photo-etched sheet to mount the Tamiya model of the beautiful Renault Turbo RE30B. Radiators, grilles, parts of the monocoque, side planes of the rear wing, templates to paint the Michelin logos on the tires, are some of the elements that you will find in this plate. Take advantage, as it will be available for a limited time.

Photo-etched plate to detail the Tamiya model of the Tyrrell 023 with Yamaha engine. Elements such as grilles and radiators, lateral planes of the front and rear wings, harnesses, steering wheel paddles or some support straps gain in realism due to their greater detail and less thickness compared to the parts included in the kit.

Photo-etched parts for the improvement and detailing of the McLaren MP4/6 from the 1991 season reproduced by Fujimi at 1/20 scale. In this case, not only the usual parts are included, such as different side planes of the wings, radiator grilles or anti-heat protectors for the exhaust outlets, but also some elements for the detailing of the engine are incorporated, such as gaskets. the collectors, a strip that imitates the coils, or the Honda logo on the cylinder heads, among others. A few details that make the difference.

The Lotus 78 was used by Lotus in the 1977 and 1978 seasons, so it logically underwent various evolutions. That is why we liked this new photo-etched plate by Studio27 for the Tamiya kit so much, because apart from the radiator grilles, the closures or the rear wing supports, it has different configurations of the side skirts and the side plans of the front and rear wings so that regardless of the race and season chosen, the Lotus model has the detail it deserves.

They have finally done it!!! KMP have designed this Lancia Rally 037 complete front subframe detail set using actual drawings from the "Abarth Reparto Corse" department and is therefore perhaps the most accurate reproduction to be found. An extensive instruction manual is included, and the Hasegawa model hardly needs to be modified... it can even be used with the original hood. Most of the suspension assembly is designed to be "glueless" for a high quality assembly. The spare wheel is included, and the brakes have been made to the exact original size. Includes 2 spare discs, which can be used if desired to also replace the rear discs of the model. We just drool!!

Italieri's scale model of the Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16V covers the 1990 season, but this evolution really debuted the previous season on the occasion of the 1989 Sanremo rally. A decoration was used for the occasion that immediately caught the eye. The typical white of the body had been replaced by a striking red, and the Martini blue stripes appeared "broken" and discontinuous. A decoration that Shunko has adapted to a 1/12 scale to fit like a glove on the Italieri kit . Now all you have to do is decide on the suspension configuration... are you more of asphalt or dirt?

Set of additional decals to those supplied by Italeri in the model. It includes the Martini logo with gold "chrome" edges as in the real car, as well as other logos not included in the kit. It also allows to complete the version of the third car of the official Lancia team lined up for Juha Kankkunen in the Montecarlo rally, incomprehensibly ignored in the Italieri scale model. It is true that leaving was not the best of results, but leaving out a 4-time world rally champion...

New version of this Shunko Models reference, which includes improvements in the shapes and size of some of the decals, some design errors have been eliminated, and logos that are not included in the original decals of the Hasegawa kit at 1/24 scale have been added.

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!

Scale model kit belonging to the Montegrosso range by Tameo, with the removable rear hood to expose the engine and all the mechanical components that surround it. It includes an extensive exploded view of metal parts, photo-etched, vacuum-formed and turned metal parts, such as the intake trumpets. A delicacy that you cannot miss!

Like a bullet Wayne Gardner went down the curves of Bugatti... who does not remember? Now you can recreate Wayne's bike on your shelf, complete with livery including Rothmans logos. And if you are really a fan of Freddie Spencer, with this decal sheet you can choose his bike, since the bibs of the two riders are included. Tobacco logos are included.

Decal sheet with the complete decoration of the 1988 McLaren MP4/4 with all the logos used during the season, including those of the tobacco advertising that are not present in the most modern reissues of the Tamiya kit. It also includes interesting details such as decals to complete the decoration of the pilots' helmets, or the labels seen on the tread of new tires. This decal belongs to a limited edition of few units.

Set of two decal sheets with all the logos, including those that are censored and not available on the original decal sheet of the kit, for the McLaren MP4/6 in 1/12 scale.

Who was going to tell you that your beautiful model of Senna's McLaren didn't have the decals from the Tobacco advertising? How awful!! Well, don't worry, here's your salvation, the complete livery of the 1990 McLaren MP4/5B with all the logos used during the season, including the tobacco advertising ones that are not present in the most modern reissues of the Tamiya kit. It also includes interesting details such as decals to complete the decoration of the pilots' helmets, or the labels seen on the tread of new tires. This decal belongs to a limited edition of few units.

Knowing that Tabu has decals with aaaaall the FW14B sponsors really gives you peace of mind. And by "aaaaall" we mean exactly that: aaaaall of them, animals included.