Newsletter 532: Historical Curiosities

Resin kit of one of the cars that managed to run at Le Mans even after being disqualified... for that reason alone it deserves a place in the history of the race. What didn't happen at Le Mans!

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.

This drill bit is perfect for making high-precision 0.5 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 decal allows you to reproduce the version with number #9 that competed in the IMSA championship in the 1980 season. One of the main differences with respect to the version used in Le Mans are the stripes on the front hood, with a distribution of colors and a different sizes to those used from the participation in Le Mans in June of the same year. In this decal sheet, corresponding to the race held in April at the Riverside circuit, that first inverted order of colors is used, different from that of Le Mans. In this race the result of the Dick Barbour team could not be better, finishing the one sponsored by Apple in second position behind his teammate, the number #6 sponsored by Sachs.

The competitiveness of the Nissan Skyline GT-R was such that apart from the JTCC with the Gr.A versions, it also dominated the N1 Endurance Series, a Japanese endurance championship for Gr.N vehicles almost as standard. One of the versions of that championship was sponsored by Castrol Racing. At the time, Tamiya delivered a decal that mixed serigraphy and offset printing in the mock-up of this model, which required overlapping decals. This new product, ideal to replace the original decals of the kit, is completely screen printed, so it is not necessary to overlap the decals.

Decoration to recreate from Nunu's spectacular Porsche Kremer 935 K3 the version of the Dick Barbour team during its participation in the 1980 Le Mans 24 Hours, where it had to be withdrawn due to engine valve problems halfway through the race, at which time he was in eighth position. The color scheme of the Apple color stripes on the front hood varied from that used previously in the IMSA championship, and remained that way for the rest of the season.

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!

Belonging to the series "Scale Plastic Model Kit Historic Car Series", in this reference the classic Hasegawa scale model of the Volkswagen Type 2 van is transformed to give rise to the "pick up" version, in a limited edition of the bicolor version in red and white. The back box side panels mount in either the closed or open position, but for sure that with a bit of skill you can make them movable. Do you dare to try?

Limited series of the Hasegawa Porsche 962C model kit, this time with the precious Jagermeister decoration used by the Brun team in the 200 miles of Norisring, sixth round of the 1987 Sport Prototype World Championship. The model does not have parts new compared to other Hasegawa versions of the 962C kit, except for the aforementioned decals.

In 1995, the 1000 Lakes Rally did not score points for the World Rally Championship, but that did not prevent drivers like Mäkinen from getting lost in their home rally, especially when the previous year he had already won it at the wheel of a Ford Escort Cosworth Gr.A. For the occasion, Ralliart prepared a beautiful Lancer Evo III in the colors of Shell, which is the livery chosen by Hasegawa for this new reference of his classic Lancer Evo III kit.

New reference of the classic Hasegawa kit of the Lancia Stratos HF that participated in numerous rallies throughout the world. In this case, the decoration chosen is that of the Spanish driver Jorge de Bagration sponsored by Rothmans, with which he finished second in the Rally Sol-Race in 1981, achieving his second title of Spanish Rally Champion that same year. ¡Look out!, the decals with the tobacco logos are not included in the model.

The Porsche 944 Turbo kit from the Porsche One-Make Cup is an old acquaintance of Hasegawa, but in this reference the decoration selected is that of the winning unit of the 1987 edition of the German Cup, with Roland Asch at the wheel, which it would also win the championship in 1988 and 1989. The model allows the 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine to be reproduced in great detail, in addition to its detailed interior with all the accessories of the competition vehicle, and the retractable front headlights are mobile. A renewed classic!

It can't be more beautiful than a Lancia 037. And this decoration of the unit that raced the Rally of Catalunya with Salvador Servia at the wheel is little less than the canon of beauty, changing its usual colors for those of Seven-Up, and managing to climb to the last step of the podium.

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.

You can use this handy tool to make circular pieces from plastic sheets up to 0.5mm thick or from masking tape. It has a rotating handle for easy use. Includes interchangeable punches to make 2mm and 3mm circles. Its sharp cutting edge ensures that the tool makes holes with great precision.

Red tone specifically formulated to match the color used on Brembo brake calipers. A color that for many drivers is synonymous with racing, performance and distinction... and it was in the mid-1980s when Brembo designed and manufactured the first painted calipers for cars. A true icon!

Slightly metallic silver tone similar to that used by Mercedes in its 190E 2.3 16V, and which was also used in several of the units participating in the famous 1984 Race of Champions held in the short variant of the Nürburgring.

We agree that white tones look alike, but also that they are not all the same. So if you are one of those who prefer to use the exact color, you are in luck. Number Five has prepared the same formulation used by BMW to paint the 320i E46 white.

How well that red color called San Francisco suits the BMW Z4 M40i! To make your model look just as good, Number Five has formulated the perfect shade of red for your build of Meng's kit... or any other.

Decoration to reproduce the Honda NSR500 with which Shinichi Itoh raced in the first round of the 500cc Motorcycle World Championship in 1989, held at the Suzuka circuit. The decal sheet has been specially designed to be used on the Hasegawa kit, and includes patterns to make the masks with which to separate the different colours of the fairing when painting it and that adjust to the size of the decals,

New decoration for the Lancia 037 Gr.B, present for several years in countless races of all kinds of championships. In this case, the version chosen to apply to the Hasegawa model is the one used by Carlos Bica, four times Portuguese rally champion between 1988 and 1991, during his participation in the Vinho de Madeira Rally in 1986, also scored for the European rally, where he finished in fifth position.

Set of photo-etched parts to detail and improve Nunu's Audi Sport Quattro S1, with details with the different ventilation grilles, harness buckles, windshield wipers or hood latches. In addition, it includes a piece to use as a base for the metal plate of the Monte Carlo Rally participants, as well as some of the license plates used by the Audi Quattro Sport S1 in its participation in the World Championship: IN-NM57 for rallies Monte Carlo and Sweden with Blomqvist; IN-ND 63 for Portugal with Röhrl and Costa Esmeralda with Mouton; IN-NE 11 for Portugal with Blomqvist; IN-NL 8 for Montecarlo and Sweden with Röhrl, all corresponding to the 1985 season; and finally the IN-NT 2 license plate used in the 1000 Lagos, San Remo and RAC rallies in 1984.

Transkit to convert the Italieri 1/12 scale kit into the version used by Per Eklund to finish second in the 1989 Swedish rally. In addition to the decal sheet, which includes the tobacco sponsors, this set includes the "flat" front hood of the 8V version to replace the one included in the kit, which has the characteristic hump due to the incorporation of the 16V cylinder head. A small photo-etched plate is also included with other small details, such as the fuel filler neck cap or the rear emblem of the HF Integrale version.

Competition red safety harness with 6 anchoring points and quick release, with highly realistic fabric strips imitating the braiding of the fabric and a yellow strip to, for example, simulate the complete extraction straps of the seat with the pilot. Ideal for all your Formula 1 at 1/12 scale.

Competition blue safety harness with 6 anchoring points and quick release, with highly realistic fabric strips imitating the braiding of the fabric and a yellow strip to, for example, simulate the complete extraction straps of the seat with the pilot. Ideal for all your Formula 1 at 1/12 scale.

Competition black safety harness with 6 anchoring points and quick release, with highly realistic fabric strips imitating the braiding of the fabric and a yellow strip to, for example, simulate the complete extraction straps of the seat with the pilot. Ideal for all your Formula 1 at 1/12 scale.

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.

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.

The Tamiya model of the Ferrari 310B is wonderful, but it lacks a small detail to be totally "complete", the Marlboro tobacco decals. For those who do not want to do without this important detail when assembling their model, this sheet by Tabu Design is the solution.

Re-edition of this fantastic decal with the Tyrrell Honda 020 decoration. It replaces the reference ST27-DC639C. It includes the test livery and the different liveries used throughout the 1991 season, divided into three blocks: the beginning of the season with the Brazilian and US GPs, the mid-season with the GPs from Monaco to Spain, and the end of the season, with the Japanese and Australian GPs.

Complete your model with this set of photoetched parts. Gain realism with its front wing side panels, car bottom leading edges, wing mount, engine cover latches, and much more. And since the Goodyear logos are actually painted onto the rubber, why not do the same to scale with the stencil? Another touch of realism!