Newsletter 538: Volkswagen T2October 28^th, 2022

Do you want to do something different with your Revell model of the Volkswagen Transporter T2? USCP offers you the possibility of transforming your model into the Pick-Up version, with a complete body in high-quality resin, complete with the inner door panels, and the side plates of the box separated with their corresponding hinges. What are you going to carry in your pick-up?

Update of the Toyota Corolla Levin AE92 Group A kit, now with a new decoration and with new bumpers and wheels for the version sponsored by Yokohama Advan in the 1991 season.

The shade of black you need to paint your Formula 1 Lotus 91 kit during its time of sponsorship by John Player Special.

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.

It's been a while since Tamiya released their kit of the Brabham BT46. Have you checked the condition of the decals? Perhaps this limited-time re-edition will interest you, and thus have a fresh set of decals to complete your scale model of the single-seater that finished third in the 1978 F1 World Championship.

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,

Hypercars are in fashion, and their arrival is relaunching the prototype category, with more and more brands involved. But one draws powerful attention, especially for its performance, the Glickenhaus. Profil24 has decided to reproduce its most recent model, the SC G007, in resin, starting with the version that participated in the 24 hours of Le Mans in 2022. And from what we see in the images, it is very advanced. All a success for lovers of prototypes!

Hypercars are all the rage, and their arrival is relaunching the prototype category. At the 6 Hours of Monza, the Glickenhaus SC G007 not only pleasantly surprised by taking pole position for the race, but also with a change of colors , going from red to a striking sky blue, to more clearly differentiate itself from Toyota or the future Porsche. Profil24 has also decided to reproduce this version, also in resin, and with a complete sheet of photo-etched parts to increase its detail. Now the question is whether red or blue... why not both?

Set of tires to use on your Tamiya 1/12 scale kits of Formula 1 cars from the 80s and 90s, such as the McLaren MP4/6, the Ferrari 641/2 or the Williams FW14B. Included are 2 front tires and 2 rear tires with pre-painted Good Year Eagle logos.

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?

Scale kit to make the version of the Porsche 911 SC RS developed by Orlando Redolfi which, driven by Montini and Rivelli, achieved third position in the 1985 1000 Miglia Rally.

The Italians Bonacina and Bottarelli participated with a Porsche 911 S in the 1970 edition of the Monte Carlo Rally, managing to finish in 57th position.

Scale kit that allows to assemble the version of the Porsche 911 S that participated in 1973 in the Montecarlo Rally with Gedehem and Laverne, who did not manage to finish the race.

In this kit you can choose between three different versions of the Fiat 131 Abarth used by Vudafieri in the 1979 Italian Rally Championship, all of them over gravel surface. In the San Marino and Costa Smeralda rallies the co-driver was Mannucci, failing to finish either of the two rallies, but in the Colline di Romagna Rally with Barban in the right seat he took victory.

Scale kit to make the asphalt version of the Fiat 131 Abarth sponsored by Broms Car that Vudafieri used in the Italian Rally Championship, and more specifically, in the 1979 Trabucchi 100,000 Rally, where he was forced to abandon.

In the 1980 season Vudafieri was proclaimed Italian Rally Champion with a Fiat 131 Abarth sponsored by Icarus. This resin kit allows you to choose between 4 different versions in asphalt configuration: Coline Di Romagna Rally (number #2), San Remo Rally (number #18), Rally 4 Regioni (number #17) and Coppa Liburna (number #3).

Scale kit to make the gravel version of Vudafieri's Fiat 131 Abarth on its way to the title of Italian Rally Champion in 1980. In the Isola d'Elba Rally, with De Antoni as co-driver, they won.

In 1978 we saw Walter Röhrl and Christian Geistdörfer participate in various rallies with the Lancia Stratos HF. This resin kit allows you to make the version used in the Raika Rally held in Austria, in which they achieved victory.

Despite failing to finish the test, the Fiat 131 Abarth of the River team used by Manini in the 1979 Giro d'Italia is a very attractive version due to its striking decoration. Thanks to Arena Modelli, we can now assemble it at 1/43 scale with a complete kit made of resin.

The Fiat 131 Abarths continued to be competitive in the different national championships after their official withdrawal from the World Championship, as was the case of this unit used in the Greek Rally Championship, where, sponsored by Castrol and in the hands of Anastasios Markouizos, it achieved victory in the Mavro Rodo Rally of 1984. Now we can make this version at 1/43 scale thanks to the resin kit from Arena Modelli.

Changing the sponsorship of his Fiat 131 Abarth from Castrol to Valvoline, the Greek driver Markouizos "Iaveris" achieved 3 victories in the Greek Rally Championship in 1985, like the one obtained in his participation in the Fthiotidas Rally. Precisely this version is the that we can assemble with this reference from Arena Modelli.

Arena Modelli has found enough photos to launch this 1/43 scale resin model of the Ferrari Dino 246 GT that took part in the race for GT vehicles at the Hockenheim circuit in 1971.

Using one of the factory vintage Fiat 131 Abarths, Kenyan driver Robin Ulyate finished fourteenth in the Safari Rally in 1979.

Driving their small and striking pink Fiat 127, the couple Hazard and Tassel ventured to participate in the 1979 Montecarlo Rally. Arena Modelli brings us the 1/43 scale resin model to assemble this version.

The models that the Gr.5 regulations allowed to develop at the end of the 70s are impressive and spectacular. The De Tomaso brand developed one of its Pantera, participating in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1979, where it failed to reach the finish line.

The spectacular De Tomaso Pantera Gr.5 also participated in the 1979 Giro d'Italia. Arena Modelli has made the 1/43 scale resin kit of this version.

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.

Decal sheet to choose between 3 decorations of the BMW M3 E30 Group A used by Marc Duez in various events of the 1989 season, corresponding to the rallies of Portugal, where he finished fifth, the Tour de Corse where he finished sixth, and Ypres, where he got the second position.

Set to convert the Hasegawa 1/24 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. Also included are two photo-etched plates with details such as the grilles that complete the engine hood, the fuel filler neck cap, the windshield wipers or the rear emblem of the HF Integrale version.

It was the beginning of the Group A era, and rear-wheel drive vehicles could still be competitive on tarmac. This was demonstrated by Bernard Béguin in the Tour de Corse, where he managed to win the race ahead of the Martini Lancia squad. Beemax launches its new reference of the rally BMW M3 Group A with the livery used in this rally, and including the BBS rims. What is not included in the decal sheet is tobacco advertising. Still, a very, very appealing option.

New reference of the Beemax scale kit of the incredible Lancia Delta S4 Group B, in this case with the decoration used by the one who would end up being the European Champion with this car in the 1986 season, that of the Escudería Grifone with the sponsorship of Esso, and so recognizable by its combination of black and gold on the bodywork. And on his way to being champion, he managed to achieve up to three victories in Spain, one of them precisely in the Catalonia rally, which is the version to be reproduced with this model. Awesome!!

The kit of the winner of the Safari Rally of 85, again available under the Nunu brand. There are no changes with respect to the same Beemax kit, maintaining its excellent part list and magnificent detail. A complete enjoyment!!

Decal sheet to transform the Tamiya Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI kit into the 6.5 version used by the Mitsubishi Ralliart team in its participation in the 2001 Rally de Catalunya, where Makkinen obtained third position, followed by Loix, who as a curiosity, and although it was the same car, he was participating with a Mitsubishi Carisma GT, which is why the livery on his car was slightly different. The decals come complete, including tobacco advertising, and the modified front bumper corresponding to version 6.5 will be included so that the result is perfect.

We are all aware that any F1 car evolves throughout the season, and then there is the specific set-up for each race, with different wings and sidepods. For this reason, Studio27 has released this complete transkit, which allows to make the exact version of the Williams FW11B that Nigel Mansell drove to victory in the 1987 British GP, beating Piquet in an exciting duel. Resin and white metal parts, plus a complete photo-etched plate, which update and improve not only the appearance of the bodywork, but also of the entire mechanical part.

Decoration corresponding to the Subaru Prodrive team in its participation in the 1993 Rally Portugal, already with the colors of the 555 tobacco, which would remain so associated with the Subaru brand in the following seasons. A rally in which Marku Alén was the best classified of the team, achieving the fourth final position. The tobacco decals are included.

The Ford Escort MK.II in its Group 4 configuration was very popular among the different teams due to its great competitiveness. In the 1982 season, the driver Jörg van Ommen had a unit from the Zakspeed team sponsored by Denim, and in the race held in Zolder, which is the one included in this decal sheet, he achieved second position in his division (Division II).

What to say about this true beast of the late 90's! Its water-cooled 4-cylinder in-line 4-stroke engine, with a displacement of 1,199 cc, delivered an impressive 178 hp at 10,500 rpm. The Tamiya kit faithfully recreates each and every one of the details of the real model, including a complete exploded view of the engine and exhaust system, which you can choose to leave "almost" in sight thanks to the "semi-transparent" plastic-injected fairing.

P500, P600 and P800 grit sandpaper sponges, perfect for preparing the bodies of your models, as well as medium-sized pieces. You can use them both dry and wet if you need an even softer abrasion, and they are essential on the workbench of every scale modeler. The measurements of each sandpaper are 125 x 114 mm, and the package includes one sponge of P500 grit, one sponge of P600 grit, and one sponge of P800 grit.

We present you the carbon frames designed by Studio27 for using on the Tamiya Suzuki GSX-RR in 1/12 scale. Even the smallest part of the kit has its pattern, such as the protections of the levers, or the protections of the rear swingarm, as well as of course including larger parts, such as the interior of the fairing, Wonderful!!!

Three interesting decal sheets with the carbon patterns of the Tamiya Mercedes Benz AMG GT3. Driver's seat, dashboard, rear tray, front spoiler, inside of the headlights, the rear diffuser... and even each of the vertical ribs of the front grille. No carbon part is left uncovered with this set. Do not miss it!!

No less than 30 years have passed since Honda launched the first 900cc Fireblade back in 1992. To commemorate 30 years since its birth, Honda has launched a special version with a specific decoration, which includes the HRC logos on the fairing and a special badge on the tank, plus an Akrapovic exhaust engraved with the 30th anniversary logo. The colors of this very special edition are the ones shown on this decal sheet. Are you in for the Fireblade birthday?

Decoration to make, from the Tamiya model, the winning version of the third round of the FIM Endurance World Championship held at the Suzuka circuit, the 8 hours, and which Honda had not won since 2014. Quite an achievement for the Fireblade.