Newsletter 548: Farewell

New edition of the classic Tamiya kit of the F1 single-seater that won in Monaco in 1971 with Jackie Stewart behind the wheel. The kit includes, unlike the original kit, a set of photo-etched parts to improve the brake discs, spoilers, brakes, etc. This re-edition also includes the sharp nose used in the first races of the Tyrrell 003 of the 1971 season, different from the more bulged version that appeared from the fourth race of the season held in Zandvoort, and which gave greater stability to the single-seater.

Following the line of its latest releases, Tamiya announces its new 1/24 scale reference of the new version of one of the most iconic Japanese models, the Nissan Fairlady Z, which is now in its seventh generation. According to Nissan, its design pays homage to successive models by fusing tradition and avant-garde, although perhaps what is most surprising is that it comes equipped with a 3-liter, 405-horsepower V6 biturbo engine with a 9-speed AT gearbox and rear-wheel drive. .. and for the purists, a 6-speed manual gearbox option! Wishing to have it in our garage... even if it is at scale!

What a great plastic reproduction, and not just because of the size, of the mythical Bugatti Type 35B that achieved so many successes! Totally new Italeri molds, which include a complete breakdown of elements such as the engine, the chassis, the suspensions, complemented with a set of photo-etched parts where a detailed front grille shines and a decal sheet that allows you to select between two versions with pedigree, the winner in Monaco in 1929 with number #12 and the one that obtained second position in 1930 with number #18, yes, behind another Bugatti Tyoe 35. Spectacular!

The RAC Tourist Trophy event has been taking place since 1905, and in the 1997 edition at Donington Park the Super Touring cars were the protagonists of the event. This event, which is held outside any championship, rewarded the winner with a substantial prize economical, and in addition to the regulars of the BTCC, in that edition several Swedish and German teams attended, among which were the Audi A4 Quattro of the ABT team. After two qualifying rounds and hard battles, in the final the yellow Audi of Kris Nissen managed to close the top ten. The SK Decals decal sheet allows you to complete any of the two yellow units of the team in this event.

The Audi A4 Quattro was the car to beat in the German Super Touring Car Championship (STW) in 1999. In fact, it was proclaimed champion, but there were more teams competing with this car, such as Phoenix Racing team with cars with a very particular green color due to to its main sponsor, the Jever beer brand. The decal sheet includes the numbers and decorations to choose between his participations in the STW, or in the classic race held in Macau to close the season, in which Michael Bartels took victory with number #53 at the doors.

As in many other championships, the Audi A4 Quattro was the clear dominator of the 1996 season in the Australian Super Touring Car Championship, with no less than 9 victories in 16 races in the hands of champion Brad Jones, although the regularity of the Paul Morris's BMW 320i, who finished each and every one of the races, did not make it easy for him. With this decal sheet you can make any of the versions of the Audi Sport Australian team, and also the decoration used by Jones in his participation at the end of the season in the Macau urban race (number #5), where he left samples of his quality with a fifth and a third place in the two disputed races.

Undoubtedly, the great dominators of the 1996 South African Super Touring Championship, in a fratricidal fight between the two drivers of the Audi Sport Rothmans team, which was won by the most regular (Terry Moss), with twelve podiums, and as runner-up to the fastest (Chris Aberdein), with 9 pole positions and 7 wins. The decal sheet includes the tobacco advertising logos .

Although it did not succeed in the World Rally Championship, the Ford Sierra 4x4 group A did achieve countless victories in other championships, and one of the most successful teams was the Bastos Ford rally Team. In the hands of such competent drivers as Patrick Snijers and Bernard Béguin they achieved victories in the Ypres (number #6) and Cevennes (number #3) rallies in the 1991 season, and now thanks to the complete Renaissance decal sheet, you can choose between any of these two versions to use with the base of the D.Modelkits kit.

Complete set of connectors for pipes and electrical wiring, with 5 strips with different designs, made by 3D printing. The different connectors come perforated on both sides, ready to be able to insert different types of cable without having to make any additional hole. Connectors from strip 2 can be inserted into each other, being like the male and female parts of the real connectors. Although they are valid for any scale, reference L is mainly designed to be used in 1/12 scale models.

Decoration for the Porsche 911 993 GT2 with number #01 during its participation in the 1995 Daytona 24 hours, in which it finished in a great fourth place.

Set of slick tires for 16 and 17-inch rims, with different sizes for the front and rear axles. The two front tires measure 17.6mm in diameter and 12.1mm wide, while the rear tires measure 18.4mm in diameter and 14.5mm wide.

Nothing better than race conditions to test new compounds, and that was precisely what Pirelli decided to do to continue developing the tires that the WRCs were going to equip in 2021. To do this, they put Petter Solberg in the same car as the main driver in charge of the tests, which he served as co-driver, allowing his participation in the Power Stage section in the 2020 Sardinia Rally, leaving just before the rest of the rally participants. This curious decoration completely in black with the Pirelli logos in a striking yellow color is now available thanks to LB Production. The decals of the carbon fiber parts are not included.

It is always curious to see the special decorations with which sponsors and teams sometimes delight us in GT championships, such as the one used by the Uno Racing team in the races of the Macau GT event, with a striking multicolor Audi R8 GT3 with drawings from Hello Kitty, shining in the second race with a competitive sixth place. A decoration that, as happened on the grid, will undoubtedly attract attention. It is also advisable to get the correct rear wing assembly, reference LBTK08.

Decal sheet to make the version of one of the two Car Collection Motorsport team cars participating in the ADAC GT Master, which in 2022 has merged with what was previously the DTM. The mentions in the decoration of the car to the surname Verstappen are due to the fact that one of the drivers of the car is the son of the representative of Max Verstappen himself, being his first season in the championship. Curious fact for a spectacular decoration.

Perhaps one of the best known and most anticipated decorations for the Ford Sierra Cosworth 4x4 Group A. With it, Snijers achieved victory in the 1991 and 1992 editions of the Ypres 24 Hour Rally. Of course, you will have to choose if you prefer the 91 (number #6) or the 92 (number #1). Masks are included in the set to help correctly paint the curved areas of Bastos' red stripes. And if you want your model to look like the real car in every detail, don't forget the TecnoMagnesio rims, the standard exterior rearview mirrors and the roof vent covers.

Decal sheet to make the decoration of another of the powerful Sierra Cosworth 4x4s that participated in the Belgian Rally Championship, sponsored by Boxy's Jeans, and which won the Condroz Rally in 1992. The decals give the option of painting the bodywork yellow and place the blue decals on top, whose transparent areas allow the background yellow to be used for the logos, or to paint the blue parts and put decals with the logos in yellow over said areas. Easier can not be!

Beautiful decoration used by Thierry Neuville in the Eifel Festival Rally held in Germany, an event outside his participation in the World Championship as an official Hyundai driver, available to be build thanks to this decal set from LB Production, and using the Peugeot 306 Maxi Evo 2 kit from Beemax as base.

In 2019 the shinning 2018 world champion arrived at the Citroën team, achieving some victories, although it was not possible to revalidate the title. This decal sheet allows you to make the versions of both team drivers during their participation in the Corsica Rally, where Ogier finished second, and in Turkey, where the Citroën team achieved a fantastic one-two victory, with Ogier winning. Red chrome decals for one of the team's main sponsors are included. It is also possible to download the template to make the masks that will allow you to paint the body perfectly.

Complete rear wing with its corresponding supports, 3D printed with ultra-high resolution resin, to transform the Audi R8 LMS scale kit to 2022 Evo II specification.

Complete decal sheet to make the winning WRT team version among the 19 participants of the Silver Cup category within the 24 hours of Spa 2022. The same vehicle also participated in the GT World Challenge Europe. both in the Endurance Cup and in the Sprint Cup series, with 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.

Complete decal sheet to make the version of the number #31 of the WRT team participating in the Silver Cup 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.

Complete decal sheet to make the version of the WRT team with number #33 that obtained the second position among the participants of the Gold Cup category within the 24 hours of Spa in 2022. The same vehicle also participated in the GT World Challenge Europe . both in the Endurance Cup and in the Sprint Cup series, with differences in the placement of decals and sponsors 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.

Complete set of suspensions and brakes to improve the Italeri Lancia Delta HF 16V kit at 1:12 scale. Taking advantage of the size of the pieces, and using designs of the real pieces, KMP has developed this set, improving not only the design, but also the height, track width and camber. The same goes for the brake discs, which, unlike the model, have a different design depending on their position on the front or rear axle, or on the left or right side. New spindles, springs with diameter variation, height adjustment nuts... all done with the utmost detail. The set includes 16 M1 INOX screws, to recreate the studs of the rims, where the resin-printed nuts can later be screwed using the tool provided. This set of suspensions can be mounted either with the wheels of the model itself by drilling the holes for the nuts, or with the wheels also developed by KMP. Without a doubt, the model deserves this improvement!

Set of 4 wheels with tires designed to be used with the Ford Sierra 4x4 Cosworth group A kit manufactured by D.Modelkits. Thanks to the more precise design of the tires, not only is the height of the car lowered, but the width and camber have been adjusted, differently for the front and rear wheels. In addition, new brake discs, calipers, and ventolins for the front wheels (which can be mounted with magnets) are included, .

Set of 4 wheels with tires designed to be used with the Ford Sierra 4x4 Cosworth group A kit manufactured by D.Modelkits. Thanks to the more precise design of the tires, not only is the height of the car lowered, but the width and camber have been adjusted, differently for the front and rear wheels. In addition, new brake discs and calipers are included.

Set of 4 wheels with tires designed to be used with the Ford Sierra 4x4 Cosworth group A kit manufactured by D.Modelkits. Thanks to the more precise design of the tires, not only is the height of the car lowered, but the width and camber have been adjusted, differently for the front and rear wheels. In addition, new brake discs, calipers, and ventolins for the front wheels (which can be mounted with magnets) are included, .

Tarmac wheelset for Nunu's Porsche 911 SC RS scale kit. Tire sizes have been adjusted and the design of the Fuchs rims improved. A new set of brake discs and calipers is also included, which also modifies the track width, allowing the rear wheels to be slightly wider and improving the image of the model once assembled.

Tarmac wheel set for Nunu's Porsche 911 SC RS scale kit. Tire sizes have been adjusted and the design of the Fuchs rims for the front axle has been improved, including new BBS rims for the rear. A new set of brake discs and calipers is also included, which also modifies the track width, allowing the rear wheels to be slightly wider and improving the image of the model once assembled.

Tarmac wheel set for Nunu's Porsche 911 SC RS scale kit. Tire sizes have been adjusted and the design of the Fuchs rims for the front axle has been improved, including new Speedline rims for the rear. A new set of brake discs and calipers is also included, which also modifies the track width, allowing the rear wheels to be slightly wider and improving the image of the model once assembled.

1/25 scale kit of one of the most iconic American cars of the 50's and 60's, the convertible Chevrolet Corvette. The kit includes chrome plastic parts, rubber tires featuring the usual white walls, fully detailed engine and interior, and a total of 137 parts.

New kit of the Porsche 356 cabriolet, in its 1964 configuration. As usual in this scale, the kit includes a fully detailed engine, operative hood and doors, and more than 170 parts for having a really good time building one of the most beautiful cars of the twentieth century.

Likeable, fun and curious, the Citroën 2CV has deservedly become part of automotive history. During its last years it saw how some special versions were launched, recognizable by their bodywork painted in two colors, such as the Charleston. This kit allows you to assemble this model including its reliable air-cooled two-cylinder boxer engine, and the canvas top separated from the body. With a little skill, it could even be mounted with the top rolled up, leaving the spartan interior on display... do you dare?

Scale model kit of the classic Ford Mustang in its 2+2 Fastback 1965 version. The kit includes a detailed engine, chromed parts and American license plates decals.

D.Modelkits continue to make many of the modeling dreams of rally lovers come true. Its fifth reference, the Escort WRC, with the beautiful Repsol decoration, is one of those models desired by many. The model will include the auxiliary lamp pods used in the night sections. More details coming soon.

Change of colors in the Ford team for the 1998 season, with the entry of Valvoline instead of Repsol as main sponsor. This is the decoration chosen for the sixth reference of the D.Modelkits brand.

There is still time for its launch, but we are already reserving space in the showcase. As a novelty within the range of D-Modelkits, the model will include the engine reproduced to scale... quite a success!

In 2008 and 2009, the entry of a new sponsor changed the exterior image of the C4 WRC, but not its winning dynamic. The model, still under development, will include a detailed engine compartment.

Complete sheet of decals to renew those corresponding to the Tamiya kit. As in the original decals, the Goodyear decals for the tires are included, as well as the decorations of the helmets of both drivers.

Set of very thin saws made of photo-etched metal, designed to allow extremely fine cuts, thanks to a blade thickness of only 0.1 mm. The set contains 4 straight saws and 1 curved saw, which can be used to cut parts and to go over panel lines. Each of the saws features grips that can be folded up for handholding, but are also shaped to be used in conjunction with Tamiya's Modeler's Knife handle (reference TAM74040) available separately.