Newsletter 531: Hurry up!

The resin casts of this kit are simply perfect, there is no other possible qualifier. The rims are anodized, machine milled and CNC turned (of course, as are the lug nuts on the rims), it includes a lot of tiny turned and machined metal parts, clear resin parts for the hydraulic fluid reservoirs, fabric for the harnesses, the engine completely exploded in great detail, executed in white metal and with moving parts, wood for the flat bottom, hundreds of photo-etched parts, instructions with full color 3D illustrations, and much, much more... Are you sure you don't want one?

The resin casts of this kit are simply perfect, there is no other possible qualifier. The rims are anodized, machine milled and CNC turned (of course, as are the lug nuts on the rims), it includes a lot of tiny turned and machined metal parts, clear resin parts for the hydraulic fluid reservoirs, fabric for the harnesses, the engine completely exploded in great detail, executed in white metal and with moving parts, wood for the flat bottom, hundreds of photo-etched parts, instructions with full color 3D illustrations, and much, much more... even the wet tires used in the qualifying session. If Ayrton Senna could see this kit, he would be completely amazed.

The version used in some of the races held on street circuits of the most beautiful and impressive car that Senna drove in the 80s, the McLaren MP4/4, reproduced in 1/12 scale by Model Factory Hiro. This model is only recommended for experienced modelers due to its size, the complexity of its assembly, and because it includes a large number of parts in various materials, such as resin, white metal, turned parts, photo-etched parts, vacuum-formed parts, etc. The engine has internal operating parts, such as the crankshaft, pistons, and connecting rods. Includes carbon fiber decals for the different parts of the monocoque. Once assembled, the upper body can be removed to reveal the impressively detailed mechanicals. This reference has a rear wing with the three planes used in circuits with a high need for downforce. Quite a show!

The mid-season version, used at the British GP held at Silverstone, of the most beautiful and impressive car Senna drove in the 80's, the McLaren MP4/4, now reproduced in 1/12 scale by Model Factory Hiro. This model is only recommended for experienced modelers due to its size, the complexity of its assembly, and because it includes a large number of parts in various materials, such as resin, white metal, turned parts, photo-etched parts, vacuum-formed parts, etc. The engine has internal operating parts, such as the crankshaft, pistons, and connecting rods. Includes carbon fiber decals for the different parts of the monocoque. Once assembled, the upper body can be removed to reveal the impressively detailed mechanicals. This reference has a specific rear spoiler and rain tires. Senna would be proud!

Nice mockup! Its resin castings are simply perfect, no other possible adjective can put them. The rims are anodized, machine milled and CNC turned (of course, as are the lug nuts on the rims), it includes a lot of tiny turned and machined metal parts, plus clear resin parts for the hydraulic fluid reservoirs, fabric for the harnesses, the engine completely exploded in great detail and executed in white metal, wood for the flat bottom, hundreds of photo-etched parts, instructions with 3D color illustrations, and more, much more... If Ayrton Senna saw this model, he would be totally amazed.

The race version used at the Jerez circuit of the most beautiful and impressive car that Senna drove in the 80's, the McLaren MP4/4, now reproduced in 1/12 scale by Model Factory Hiro. This model is only recommended for experienced modelers due to its size, the complexity of its assembly, and because it includes a large number of parts in various materials, such as resin, white metal, turned parts, photo-etched parts, vacuum-formed parts, etc. The engine has internal operating parts, such as the crankshaft, pistons, and connecting rods. Includes carbon fiber decals for the different parts of the monocoque. Once assembled, the upper body can be removed to reveal the impressively detailed mechanicals. This reference modifies the rear wing, with a specific plane configuration for low speed circuits. A pleasure for the sight!

The end of season version of the most beautiful and impressive car Senna drove in the 80's, the McLaren MP4/4, now reproduced in 1/12 scale by Model Factory Hiro. This model is only recommended for experienced modelers due to its size, the complexity of its assembly, and because it includes a large number of parts in various materials, such as resin, white metal, turned parts, photo-etched parts, vacuum-formed parts, etc. The engine has internal operating parts, such as the crankshaft, pistons, and connecting rods. Includes carbon fiber decals for the different parts of the monocoque. Once assembled, the upper body can be removed to reveal the impressively detailed mechanicals. This reference modifies the rear wing, with two planes for the configuration of medium speed circuits. A delight for the eyes!

Model Factory Hiro re-edited for a limited time this wonderful 1/12 scale model: rims come fully broken up, with each part individually chromed; the engine, cast in white metal, includes even fully operable pistons and connecting rods; tyres are rubber made, and the body is molded in perfectly injected white resin. Despite failing to win the Le Mans 24 Hours, which went to the #6 Ferrari 330, the result for the 250 GTOs was certainly impressive, taking the other two podium positions with the cars #19 and #22.

Model Factory Hiro has re-edited this wonderful 1/12 scale model kit for a limited time. The rims are completely exploded, with each part separately chromed; the engine, made of white metal, includes even fully operable pistons and connecting rods; the tires are made of rubber, and the body is molded in perfectly injected white resin. At the 1963 24 Hours of Le Mans Ferrari dominated the race, with no fewer than six cars in the top six positions, with the #24 and #25 Ferrari 250 GTOs finishing second and fourth respectively. Good times for Ferrari at Le Mans!

Model Factory Hiro re-edited for a limited time this wonderful 1/12 scale model: rims come fully broken up, with each part individually chromed; the engine, cast in white metal, includes even fully operable pistons and connecting rods; tyres are rubber made, and the body is molded in perfectly injected white resin. A great model that in this reference allows you to complete the version with the number #11 winner of the 1963 Tourist Trophy race, plus the version #16 that finished in fifth position.

Model Factory Hiro has re-edited this wonderful 1/12 scale model kit for a limited time. The rims are completely exploded, with each part separately chromed; the engine, made of white metal, includes even fully operable pistons and connecting rods; the tires are made of rubber, and the body is molded in perfectly injected white resin. An incredible scale kit that will undoubtedly make history, just like this version that won the 1964 Tour de France Automobile ahead of another 250 GTO. Total dominance!

Model Factory Hiro re-edited for a limited time this wonderful 1/12 scale model: rims come fully broken up, with each part individually chromed; the engine, cast in white metal, includes even fully operable pistons and connecting rods; tyres are rubber made, and the body is molded in perfectly injected white resin. An incredible scale kit that will certainly make history, just like this version did by winning the 3 hours of Daytona in 1963.

Model Factory Hiro has re-edited for a limited time the kit of the Ferrari 250 LM at 1/12 scale, maintaining its incredible details. Completely exploded rims, with all the chrome parts individually; the detailed engine made of white metal, the tires made of retreaded rubber and that in this version have the pre-painted logos, the body molded in a perfectly injected white resin, and some fantastic rubber parts for the frames of the side windows and the different car interior mats. This version reproduces the winning unit of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1963, in an edition where Ferrari took the three positions on the podium.

Model Factory Hiro has re-edited for a limited time the kit of the Ferrari 250 LM at 1/12 scale, maintaining its incredible details. Completely exploded rims, with all the chrome parts individually; the detailed engine made of white metal, the tires made of retreaded rubber, the body molded in perfectly injected white resin, and fantastic rubber parts for the side window frames and the different mats inside the car. This version reproduces the unit of the Maranello Concessionaires team that participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1965, and which failed to finish the race due to gearbox problems.

Model Factory Hiro has re-edited for a limited time the kit of the Ferrari 250 LM at 1/12 scale, maintaining its incredible details. Completely exploded rims, with all the chrome parts individually; the detailed engine made of white metal, the tires made of retreaded rubber, the body molded in perfectly injected white resin, and fantastic rubber parts for the side window frames and the different mats inside the car. This reference includes the yellow versions corresponding to the Ecurie Francorchamps team with number #25, which failed to finish the race due to clutch problems, and the Pierre Dumay team with number #26, which reached second place on the podium, in its participation in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1965,

Model Factory Hiro has re-edited for a limited time the kit of the Ferrari 250 LM at 1/12 scale, maintaining its incredible details. Completely exploded rims, with all the chrome parts individually; the detailed engine made of white metal, the tires made of retreaded rubber and that in this version have the pre-painted logos, the body molded in a perfectly injected white resin, and some fantastic rubber parts for the frames of the side windows and the different car interior mats. This version reproduces the unit of the Escuderia Filipinettide with which he finished in sixth position in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1965.

What amount of details! This model of the winning car in 2003 of the 24 Hours of Le Mans has parts made of various materials, such as white metal, resin, photo-etched parts, turned metal parts for the rims, with beautiful red and blue tightening nuts, rubber tires, decals that include several of the carbon fiber and kevlar patterns, as well as various types of cables. All this will allow you to reproduce the real model with maximum fidelity. After assembly, several of its parts can be removed, such as the doors, the rear hood or the front cover, to be able to appreciate both the interior and all the mechanical parts. If you want it, hurry up, they fly!

A true myth of French motoring, the Bugatti B35 dominated the Grand Prix in the late 1920s and early 1930s, competing with brands such as Mercedes and Maserati. The detailing of the kit is incredible, with parts in white metal, resin, photo-etched, turned metal parts, rubber tires, decals, sheets that imitate leather and various types of cables to reproduce the original model with great detail. Once finished, both sides of the engine cover are operational to see the engine area. This reference of the MFH model allows you to recreate three of the units participating in the Monaco Grand Prix of 1929 and 1930, among them the winners of both editions, William Grover-Williams' number #12 in 1929 and René Dreyfus's number #22 in 1930. His dominance was such that in the 1930 Monaco GP the only five cars that crossed the finish line were Bugatti... and in the classification, counting the vehicles with the most laps, the top ten were from the French brand.

A true myth of French motoring, the Bugatti B35 dominated the Grand Prix in the late 1920s and early 1930s, competing with brands such as Mercedes and Maserati. The detailing of the kit is incredible, with parts in white metal, resin, photo-etched, turned metal parts, rubber tires, decals, sheets that imitate leather and various types of cables to reproduce the original model with great detail. Once finished, both sides of the engine cover are operational to see the engine area. The version of the Targa Florio, raced on the open road, required by regulation to have a spare wheel on both sides and support for them, so the kit includes two other wheels, unlike the version of Monaco. This reference of the MFH model allows you to recreate two of the units participating in the Targa Florio of 1928, corresponding to the winning car with the number #56, and the number #58 of one of the pioneer women in the world of motorsports, Eliška Junková (also known as Elizabeth Junek), who finished in fifth position, although she went on to lead the race.

A true classic, and with off-road capabilities that are difficult to match, even for today's most modern vehicles. This is the Land Rover 109, reproduced in this case by Italieri in its long-wheelbase pick-up version with canvas cover, and with the spare wheel on the hood. Without a doubt, it will give rise to many jobs where rust, mud and rocky terrain are the protagonists.

What better way to enhance the Tamiya Honda RC166 kit than with the brand's own sets? This set includes a great reproduction of the front fork with turned metal parts, the short intake trumpets, plus a detailed multi-plate clutch assembly. Some quality details for your model!

Decal sheet for the version with which François Duval achieved second position in the Deutschland Rally in 2004, putting in check none other than Sebastien Loeb, finishing less than 30 seconds behind. The decal includes all the frames and stripes of the bodywork, apart from the sponsors used that season by the official Ford team. Ideal to renew the decals of your Hasegawa kit, or adapt any of the other existing versions.

A new issue of Komakai Fast Guides series, covering with a wealth of exquisite photographs every detail of the McLaren F1 GTR Long Tail sponsored by Fina that raced at the Le Mans 24 Hours. Featuring 32 full colour A5 size pages with images of the interior, bodywork, mechanical parts, lights and aesthetic details.

The rims and the brakes are one of the big problems with the veteran Fujimi and Revell kit. With this new design, rims more in line with reality and an incredible detail for its discs and brake calipers have been achieved. The set consists of two front and two rear rims, four perforated and four solid discs (for the 24 Hours of Le Mans versions) with drilled cores, four brake calipers, four vent tube clamps, five nuts and five inflation valves. These rims fit perfectly on the tires of the original kit.

Air funnel set for the Honda engine of the Fujimi McLaren MP4/6 models in 1/20 scale. Includes delightfully detailed turned metal and resin parts, along with small photo-etched parts to reproduce the intake throttles.

Meng Model's new choice of a female biker figure to use as a complement to their 1/9 scale model bikes, with a new high quality resin female figure posing next to the bike in a natural pose putting her hair up while holds the helmet in the other hand. The details of the clothes and facial expressions are really impressive. It includes 15 resin parts, and once assembled it measures 195mm in height.

This is a completely new project that required the creation of a new mold for the Firestone tires used in the 1969 season. This Ferrari was characterized by the aerodynamically shaped rear fairing radiator equipped with two side fins and the now classic “spaghetti” exhausts, that were made famous by these Ferraris from the late 1960s.

Set of three polishing cloths, 260mm x 190mm in size. These soft and delicate cloths are made from ultra-fine microfibres and are ideal for applying Tamiya Polishing Compound and Tamiya Modeling Wax products, giving the model surface a beautiful mirror finish. Even on clear parts, these cloths will not leave any blemishes, greatly improving polishing efficiency. The set includes one pink, one blue and one white cloth, to match the colors of Tamiya polishes coarse (pink), fine (blue) and finish (white), to avoid mixing cloths when applying the polish.

Even more complete! This is the detail set that ScaleLab24 has prepared for Nunu's new Audi R8 LMS reference, the EVO version that differs from its predecessor, the Audi R8 LMS. An extra plate of photo-etched parts to reach up to 4 to improve and detail your model, including complete perforated brake discs, grilles for the air intakes, fins for the diffusers, rear wing supports, the digital number used to indicate the position in race, the rider's interior protection nets, the windshield wipers, etc. And in addition, the interior and exterior masks are included for painting the windows, the calipers for the resin brake discs, the fabric for mounting the harnesses, some turned metal parts.... little more can be lack!

ScaleLab 24 presents us with a second, easier option from its upgrade set for the Tamiya Sauber Mercedes C9, for those modellers who prefer to focus primarily on the external appearance of the model. Of course, the details are still brilliant, with improvements to the brakes, rear wing supports and their lateral planes, templates to paint the tire marks, buckles for the harnesses... and speaking of harnesses, the fabric is also included to manufacture them.

This drill bit is perfect for making high-precision 0.2 mm diameter holes, and has a special finish to prevent breakage. Its 1 mm diameter shank, where the diameter of the drill is marked, makes it durable and very easy to handle. The shank diameter also allows the bit to be used in larger tools such as mini-drills. Recommended for use with the Tamiya Fine Pin Vise D-R reference 74112.

This drill bit is perfect for making high-precision 0.3 mm diameter holes, and has a special finish to prevent breakage. Its 1 mm diameter shank, where the diameter of the drill is marked, makes it durable and very easy to handle. The shank diameter also allows the bit to be used in larger tools such as mini-drills. Recommended for use with the Tamiya Fine Pin Vise D-R reference 74112.

This drill bit is perfect for making high-precision 0.4 mm diameter holes, and has a special finish to prevent breakage. Its 1 mm diameter shank, where the diameter of the drill is marked, makes it durable and very easy to handle. The shank diameter also allows the bit to be used in larger tools such as mini-drills. Recommended for use with the Tamiya Fine Pin Vise D-R reference 74112.