Newsletter 547: Goodbye 2022, hello 2023December 29^th, 2022

Re-edition of the already well-known Heller kit, but without including decoration. The rest of the parts remain unchanged, with the suspensions and wheel set corresponding to the tarmac version, despite the fact that the photo on the box shows a gravel version. What are you waiting for to get yours?

The set includes the figures of 3 French policemen, which can also be purchased separately at Heller reference 27510.

This kit will allow you to choose between 4 different configurations of two-axle trailers, both for transporting motorcycles and for different types of loads that require a trailer with side panels. The kit is very detailed, and even prepared to reproduce the route of the power supply cables to the rear lights and the brake system. The kit allows you to choose between two types of rims (including the spare wheel) and, in the case of a motorcycle trailer, whether the ramps are folded or placed to lift a motorcycle. Different types of towbar are also included, even to be able to attach it to other models in the Heller range, such as the Citroen HY or the Renault Estafette. What are you waiting for to get yours?

Kit to reproduce a two-axle trailer for transporting vehicles. The kit is very detailed, and even prepared to reproduce the route of the power supply cables to the rear lights and the brake system. The kit allows you to choose between two types of rims (including the spare wheel) and whether the ramps are folded or placed to lift a vehicle. Different types of towbar are also included, even to be able to attach it to other models in the Heller range, such as the Citroen HY or the Renault Estafette. What are you waiting for to get your trailer?

In the box, which includes a total of 35 pieces, you will find 3 figures , corresponding to a driver, a mechanic and a track engineer, and a multitude of accessories , such as two sections of crash barriers, a tool box, 4 rubber tires, a jack, fire extinguisher and bottles and funnels for the refueling.

There are doubles, triplets, but Kamaz's result in the 2022 Dakar goes even further... the first four positions of the rally in the truck category were for Kamaz... and there are already 19 victories. The manufacturer Zvezda has developed the kit of this desert beast, and although in principle its scale is somewhat smaller than usual (1/35), the almost 7 meters in length of the real model will mean that once assembled, the model will still have an important size. The kit includes a total of 275 pieces, which is indicative of the large amount of details that the model includes, with a spectacular breakdown of all the mechanical parts. Zvezda has the official license from the Kamaz Rallye team, and so the kit includes all sponsor logos as shown in the product box pictures, covered by such license permit.

The Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo was born from a triple agreement between Nissan, Lola and the Electramotive Engineering team, giving rise to a spectacular prototype that triumphed in the IMSA series. Wicked Model Cars has decided to reproduce this model, with a kit where all the parts are 3D printed, except for the floor, machined in metal, and the transparent parts, made of lexan. As a curiosity, some of the parts of the cockpit, such as the engine ECU or the rear part of the dashboard include 3D printed cables together with the main part. This product does NOT include decals.

Set of four complete BBS 15-inch wheels at 1/43 scale, similar to those used by the Porsche 934 RSR, as well as many other Gr.4 and Gr.5 vehicles. The rims are made of turned aluminum, and have a diameter of 10.5 mm, with a width of 6 mm for the front wheels and 7 mm for the rear ones. It includes different photo-etched parts, in molded brass for the core of the rims, which is completed with a plate for the discs and the brake calipers. 4 rubber tires are included.

Set of 4 wheels made up of a turned aluminum rim, 3D printed rim core, and slick rubber tires. It corresponds to the 13-inch wheels of the Ford Escort, Fiesta, Capri, etc. in their RS versions of different generations. With the tire mounted, the rim has an overall diameter of approximately 21.5mm.

Set composed of two decal sheets to make the first of the units (number #22) that the Nismo team put on the track in the 2002 season in the Japanese GT Championship, better known as JGTC, which achieved two second positions throughout the season. The first decal sheet includes all the silver patterns, and the second the rest of the sponsor logos and the door numbers.

Set composed of two decal sheets to make the second of the units (number #23) that the Nismo team put on track in the 2002 season in the Japanese GT Championship, better known as JGTC, achieving fourth place as the best result. in the third round of the championship held at the Sugo circuit. The first decal sheet includes all the silver patterns, and the second the rest of the sponsor logos and the door numbers.

Decal to use on the Kyosho Mini-Z Mercedes AMG GT3 white body (MZN198). This set of decals allows you to reproduce one of those decorations created for the virtual world of iRacing, this time as a tribute to the German postal company Deutsche Post.

Decal to use on the Kyosho Mini-Z Mercedes AMG GT3 white body (MZN198). This set of decals allows you to reproduce the decoration used by the #44 car of the Landgraf Motorsport team that raced in the 2017 VLN Nürburgring Endurance Series.

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!

Set of 50 connectors for electrical wiring harnesses that will help you easily improve the level of detail in your models. Includes 10 Type A connectors - 2 holes on each side of the connector (1mm x 1.7mm x 3mm); 10 Type B connectors – 4 holes each side of connector (1.7mm x 1.7mm x 3mm), 20 Type C connectors – 1 hole each side of connector (0.7mm x 3mm), 10 type D connectors – 4 holes on one side of the connector and two on the other, with the same measurements as the type B connector, a set of cables in 8 colors of approximately 20 cm long each, with an outer diameter of 0.6 mm and an inner cable diameter of 0.25 mm, and 2 shrink tubes of different sizes of approximately 10 cm in length. Take your model wiring harness details to the next level!

Detailed chain printed with 3D technology for the 1984 Honda NSR500 Tamiya model kit. Also included are the six carburettor air inlet grilles and the rear sprocket nuts.

Valentino Rossi's participation with 4-wheel vehicles goes back a long way, with increasingly powerful vehicles, but the Rally Show held in Monza in 2004 was also his first relevant result, achieving the third step of the podium. This version of the Toyota Corolla WRC is the new reference chosen by Hasegawa, with a complete new decal sheet.

Up to three sheets of decals have been necessary to be able to incorporate all the carbon fiber frames and parts to cover the bodywork of the Tamiya McLaren Senna model. Over 150 decal pieces! All included in this Studio27 reference. You can't stay without them!!

In recent years, we have become accustomed to the pink versions of the cars sponsored by BWT, very present in different top-level championships. So that you can make such striking versions, Number Five has formulated the pink color tone similar to that used in the vehicles sponsored by BWT.

Have you noticed that in many of the cars sponsored by BWT, apart from the characteristic pink tone, there are some bands and areas painted in a darker tone? So that you can paint all those areas, Number Five has formulated the magenta color tone similar to the one used on the cars sponsored by BWT.

Blue color tone used in the works Ford Sierra Cosworth Group A sponsored by Carglass/Autoglass in the 1992 season. It is the perfect shade to paint the D.Modelkits kit.

Re-edition of the veteran Esci kit, with the decoration used in 1978 in the German DRM with the colors of Fruit of the Loom.

Set of four complete 15-inch Fuchs wheels at 1/43 scale, similar to those used on many of the models in the Porsche range. The rims are made of turned aluminum, and have a diameter of 10.5 mm, with a width of 6 mm for the front rims and 7 mm for the rear. It includes different photo-etched parts, with two pieces in brass and nickel for the core of the rims, which is completed with a plate for the discs and the brake calipers. 4 rubber tires are included.

The Mercedes CLR is, perhaps, one of the biggest failures of Mercedes in the world of competition, literally flying up to three times on the Mulsanne Straight in three different accidents in the 1999 Le Mans 24 Hours. But this fact is also part of the history of Le Mans, and after all for many the car can be very attractive. Profil24 has understood this, developing the resin model with its usual quality, with a complete set of photo-etched parts and a high-quality decal sheet. Of course, don't let Mercedes find out, who didn't want to hear about the CLR project again...

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?

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!!

Number Five has prepared the yellow color tone used in the competition vehicles sponsored by Mann Filter, as seen in recent years in some GT competitions, for example.

Another excellent resin kit from Brach Model, with its fantastic perfectly crafted parts that we all love in this brand. This kit recreates the Kreidler Van Veen 50cc that the 12+1 times World Champion Angel Nieto rode in 1975, achieving the 50cc World Championship with six wins and two second places in 8 races. The kit has such a wealth of details that its assembly is the closest thing to built a real motorcycle. Without a doubt, a kit that will not disappoint you!

Complete decal sheet to make the version of the number #32 of the WRT team participating in the Pro category within the 24 hours of Spa in 2022. The same vehicle also participated in the Endurance Cup of the GT World Challenge Europe, presenting small differences in the placement of decals and logos depending on the version to be made. For a perfect result, it is important to paint the bodywork following the different steps specified in the decal placement instructions. It is also advisable to get the correct rear wing assembly, reference LBTK08.

3D printed parts with the necessary elements to convert Nunu's Audi R8 GT3 LMS EVO to EVO2 specification. The transkit includes a new rear spoiler (in resin) with its corresponding supports, the pair of front LED headlights, with circular spotlights in separate pieces to facilitate painting, and the rear rain light. A highly recommended set to achieve a perfect finish for the Evo 2 versions of the Audi R8 GT3.