Newsletter 540: Flying elephants

There are doublets, triplets, but Kamaz's results in the 2022 Dakar goes even further... the first four positions of the rally in the truck category were his... and now there are 19 victories. The manufacturer Zvezda has developed the model of this beast of the desert, and although in principle its scale is somewhat smaller than usual (1/35), the almost 7 meters long of the real model will make it still have a significant size. The kit includes a total of 275 parts, and if the mockups and the manual do not lie, the detail of the model with all the mechanical parts will be spectacular. Zvezda has the official license from the Kamaz Rallye team, and so the model includes all sponsor logos as shown in the product box pictures, covered by such license permit.

In 1994 there was a historic moment in the Japanese 500cc GP, when Norick Abe, wildcard rider to the race, led the race on lap 11 in front of names like Schwantz, Doohan, Cadalora or Kocinski, holding on in front before crashing. with three laps to go. Abe was riding a Honda NSR500 with the number #56, and thanks to this Studio27 transkit, with new wheels, fairing, fuel tank, tail, rear swingarm, chassis beam, etc. now we can make based on the Tamiya model.

Transkit to convert the Tamiya kit of the Suzuki RGB500 into the units used by the Texaco Heron team in the 1979 season, with among other details a new fairing and a tail where the exhaust outlets are integrated.

Transkit to convert the Tamiya kit of the Suzuki RGB500 into the unit used by the Nava Olio Fiat Heron team in the 1979 season, with among other details a new fairing and a tail where the exhaust outlets are integrated. The decal sheet also allows to make, as a 1980 display unit, the #10 number of Graziano Rossi, Valentino's father,

Nearly 40 years after its launch in 1959, the Mini was still in production with virtually no major changes. In 1997 the last series of the Mini appeared, and it is precisely this last generation that is reproduced in this kit, full of details in the interior and in the chassis and running axles section. The decal sheet includes some realistic wood patterns to recreate the luxurious dashboard, although the sprues also have the classic dashboard with the clocks located in the center. Engine is partially recreated in its entirety, although the body hood is missing. separate. A classic rejuvenated!

This decal allows the decorations used in the second half of the 1992 season to be made, especially those corresponding to the Belgian GP and the British GP, also including the logos of the tobacco sponsors.

This decal only includes the additional logos used in some grand prizes, such as those of Canada and France, among which are the tobacco logos.

Original decoration of the Lotus Ford Type 78 sponsored by John Player Special as it raced the 1977 Formula 1 World Championship. The decal has been designed to replace the aged decals of the seasoned Tamiya kit. Includes tobacco advertising.

Decal sheet for the version of the BMW M3 E30 Group A used by De Mevius on his way to third place on the podium at the 1990 Ypres 24 Hour Rally, already with the sponsor that accompanied him until the 1994 season, Alcatel.

The chain... and many other interesting details, printed using 3D technology, In addition to the chain with the integrated front and rear sprockets, which comes already cut and ready to paint, this set also includes a set of bolts with nuts for the rear sprocket, a front sprocket nut, a nut for the rear wheel axle with the cotter pin, and the chain adjusters with their bolts. The assembly of the adjusters requires the modification of the swing arm section of the kit.

Detail set for the Tamiya kit of the Kawasaki H2R and H2 Carbon versions, which includes a new 3D printed chain with a better detail of the links, showing the gap between them, and featuring a separate pinion anchor bolt to facilitate painting. In addition, the necessary parts for the assembly of the steering damper are included, with a great detail of the connecting ball joint, which can be assembled either using only the 3D parts or using the metal rod included with the model. Your choice!

Part printed with 3D technology for replacing the chain of the Suzuki GSX-R750 Hasegawa kit. The links are perfectly defined. The chain is delivered pre-cut and ready to paint.

Although Tamiya's kit of the Ducati 900 MH is a true classic, why not improve it with 3D technology too? Falcon Scale Models offers us a new chain with perfectly defined links, in addition to two grid meshes also printed in 3D for the air intake towards the carburetors. The chain is delivered pre-cut and ready to paint. It's time for classics!

Not even a week has passed since the Tamiya model of the Ducati Superleggera V4 arrived, and we already have the first references to detail it even more. In this set you will find the chain printed in detail with the gaps between links, already pre-cut and ready to paint, which is accompanied by the mesh that we find at the ends of the two exhaust outlets.

Second of the references available to increase the detail and finish of the new Tamiya scale model of the Ducati Superleggera V4, where the clutch assembly is highly visible. This set contains, printed with 3D technology, the disc pack, the clutch support housing and the outer cover. which also makes it easier to paint. Spectacular!

This kit reproduces the version of the Tyrrell 009 during the Brazilian GP in the team's classic blue livery, at a point in the season when the side extensions and aerodynamic bodywork devices used later were not yet mounted, and to which Candy's colors had not yet been incorporated as the team's main sponsor.

Set of BBS rims to be used on the Nunu / Beemax Porsche 935 K2 kit. The photo-etched cores allow a perfect definition of the spokes, just as the separate resin rim facilitates the chrome painting typical of these rims. The four nuts with resin stems allow the rims to be fixed to the hub of the kit.

The first thing we have done when we see the content of the Scale Lab detail up set for the Sauber Mercedes C9 has been to set ourselves a challenge, which we invite you to join... and that is to find what is missing or what to add to the set that is not already included. We are still looking for an answer. The best thing to do? Take a look at the photos...

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.

Bibliographical and reference book of the Lancia Stratos Group 5, in Italian and English languages, and which includes 400 pages, more than 200 photographs, 100 illustrations, and a lot of information about what is one of the most fantastic Italian competition cars in the world. all the times.

The single-seater in which Jacques Villeneuve became world champion in the 1997 season, available in a stupendous resin kit complete with white metal parts, turned metal parts, photo-etched parts, and a complete decal sheet.

Two seats for classic vehicles, without headrests, and with the relief to imitate the padding and the stitched wefts, diagonally on the sides. Ideal for the transformations of the classics to competition, or to give them a more sporty touch.

Pair of sports seats from the brand Sparco for street sports cars, made with great detail, such as the wheels for adjusting the backrest or the engraved marks on the seams.

Set of 4 smooth tires of 18mm inner diameter and 25mm outer diameter. Each of the tires has a width of 9mm.

Kit to make the winning unit of the Fuji 500 Miles, third round of the Japanese Sport Prototype Championship (JSPC) in 1991. A completely new kit, with very interesting details, such as the rims with a separate core to facilitate color painting in white. Although the rear hood cannot be opened, the mechanical parts visible through any of the openings in the bodywork have been detailed, with a gearbox, a set of suspensions, radiators and turbos at the very rear well-defined, which complement its exquisite interior and the front of the monocoque chassis. Quite a delight!

It looks like it, but it isn't. Driver Kristian Sohlberg has nothing to do with the Solberg brothers, but that didn't stop his superb performance at the 2006 Sardinia Rally, where he finished sixth, even ahead of the factory Subarus. A beautiful decoration with the colors of the Red Devil energy drinks, which undoubtedly gave it a strong boost.

The version of the Jaguar XJR-8 that participated in the fourth round of the World Sport Prototype Championship held at Silverstone. Compared to previous versions of the kit, in addition to a new decal sheet, new resin parts are included for the extension located in the center of the front hood, and also for the reproduction of the air outlets above the wings of the front wheels.

Mazda achieved worldwide fame after its victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but that does not mean that it had previously achieved other important successes outside of Japan. In 1979 the small coupé RX-7 achieved victory in the GTU category at the 24 Hours of Daytona, also achieving fifth place overall. The Hasegawa scale kit allows this version to be reproduced, with extensive detailing of the interior, the lower part of the chassis and the suspensions, and with exquisite fittings. The kit also includes masks to paint the window frames.

Set of 500 castle nuts with built-in pin in the following sizes: 0.55mm, 0.7mm, 0.8mm, 0.9mm and 1.0mm (100 units of each of the different sizes). With them you can detail any part of your vehicles where this type of nut is found.