Newsletter 553: SpotModel, for those who want more

A new book in Komakai's Fast Guides series. Filled with exquisite photographs, this new issue covers the Audi R8 LMS Evo in great detail after its victory at the 2019 Nürburgring 24 Hours. Includes 32 full-color pages with images of the interior, exterior, wheels, etc. You can even reproduce the dirt with which ended the race!

Set of masks to accurately paint the pink stripes located on the front hood, roof and rear wings of the Gozzy version on the body of the Nunu kit. This way you will achieve the perfect finish that this beautiful kit deserves!

Pre-cut paint mask in repositionable, low-adhesion paper, that fits over the transparent parts and bodywork of Meng 1/12 scale kit of the Shelby American Team Ford GT40 Mk II. These masks, of a higher quality than those included in the model, will allow you, in addition to being able to paint the transparent parts, to correctly and precisely execute the red stripes on the front wings of the car (instead of using the decal included in the model).

The perfect decal sheet to renew your old Tamiya kit decals, or to restore that model built so long ago. The set allows you to make various versions, with or without a front wing, such as those corresponding to the South African Grand Prix at the Kyalami circuit or Canada, held at the Gilles Villeneuve circuit in Montreal, where in the hands of Nelson Piquet the BT50 achieved the victory.

This decal set is designed to be used as a replacement for the Tamiya Lotus Type 72D 1/12 scale kit decals, but also includes the necessary decals to reproduce versions other than the 1972 British and Italy Grand Prix of the kit itself. You will be able to choose between the 1972 Belgian GP, whose logos differ greatly mainly in the area of the cockpit cover, the 1972 United States GP with more logos concentrated on the wings, and the 1973 Brazilian GP where Fittipaldi obtained victory in his home country, thrilling the crowd. The instruction manual also includes patterns for reproducing other rear wing end plates designs.

Decals to recreate the decoration of the Type 72E corresponding to two of the last events of the 1973 season, the Italian and United States Grands Prix, held respectively at the Monza and Watkins Glen circuits, and where Ronnie Peterson won the both races, helping Lotus clinch the 1973 World Constructors' Championship ahead of Tyrrell. The decals include the John Player Special logos.

Pair of resin wheels with a tire at 1/25 scale, although they are also perfectly valid for 1/24. Fits perfectly on all classic trucks that do not have power steering and use the center point steering wheel geometry. The set contains two front wheels. The plates with the anchor nuts of the central hub with the rim come as separate pieces.

Set of resin parts to reproduce and detail a 4-spring suspension assembly widespread on American trucks and tractors from the 1950s to the present. This suspension assembly is comprised of a pair of Rockwell axles complete with finely detailed wheel hubs, brake chambers, lash adjusters, and universal joints. The set is designed to fit all common beam frame widths on 1/25 scale kits, but can also be used with some adjustments on 1/24 scale projects. Suitable for virtually any type of truck.

A true myth, which not only won on the circuits, but at the time meant Ferrari's return to the world of Sport Prototypes. Nothing more and nothing less than the winning car of the 1998 Daytona 24 Hours, the beautiful Ferrari 333 SP sponsored by Momo, now available in great detail at 1/12 scale, with an assembly sequence similar to that used in the real world, based on the carbon fiber monocoque, which in this reference has templates to "paint" the fiber. Only the V12 engine, made in great detail in white metal, is quite a beauty. We love!

Belonging to the MFH "Proportion Kit" series, this kit allows for the version of what will be the last champion of the LM GTE PRO class category, since in 2023 the new regulations will modify the distribution of the different categories. A kit that focuses mainly on the exterior appearance and the passenger compartment, which allows an easier assembly without losing an iota of spectacularity once assembled, but with spectacular details, such as the pre-painted tires with the Michelin logos, or the safety net of fabric where you can see even the stitching between the strips. We want it!

Model Factory Hiro re-edited for a limited time this wonderful 1/12 scale model: rims come fully broken up, with each part individually chromed; the engine, cast in white metal, includes even fully operable pistons and connecting rods; tyres are rubber made, and the body is molded in perfectly injected white resin. Despite failing to win the Le Mans 24 Hours, which went to the #6 Ferrari 330, the result for the 250 GTOs was certainly impressive, taking the other two podium positions with the cars #19 and #22.

Time limited reedition of the Honda RA300, incredibly reproduced by MFH in 1/43 scale.

Model Factory Hiro re-edited for a limited time this wonderful 1/12 scale model: rims come fully broken up, with each part individually chromed; the engine, cast in white metal, includes even fully operable pistons and connecting rods; tyres are rubber made, and the body is molded in perfectly injected white resin. An incredible scale kit that will certainly make history, just like this version did by winning the 3 hours of Daytona in 1963.

The brake discs of the Grand Prix motorcycles do not always have the same diameter, and in order to easily adjust the brake caliper to the disc changes, some spacer rings are inserted between the caliper itself and its support on the front fork. To detail this small component with great realism, Top Studio has made these parts from turned metal, for use in Tamiya's Honda RC211V kits.

Set of resin parts to reproduce and detail a Hendrickson spring suspension assembly for heavy vehicles, used mainly in American trucks and tractors from the 50s to the present. This suspension assembly is comprised of a pair of Rockwell axles complete with finely detailed wheel hubs, brake chambers, lash adjusters, and universal joints. The set is designed to fit all common beam frame widths on 1/25 scale kits, but can also be used with some adjustments on 1/24 scale projects. Suitable for virtually any type of truck.

The powerful Skyline GT-R BNR32 appeared again at the 24 Hours of SPA already in Gr.A configuration, dominating the race with an iron fist. Now you can complete your kit of this version with this limited edition of Hasegawa, which has new parts such as 5-spoke wheels, new front lights or auxiliary lights for the numbers of the doors and the roof, necessary when part of the race is disputed at night.

Limited series of the Hasegawa kit to make the winning version in 1990 of another mythical race, the Guia Race of Macau. The kit includes as a novelty the smaller exterior mirrors, the three-spoke steering wheel specific to this version, as well as the beautiful 6-arm SSR rims.

Hollow tubes made of polystyrene, 3 mm in diameter and 35 centimeters long. The walls are 0.7mm thick.

Hollow tubes made of polystyrene, 6 mm in diameter and 35 centimeters long. The walls are 0.7mm thick.

Hollow tubes made of polystyrene, 5 mm in diameter and 35 centimeters long. The walls are 0.7 mm thick.

Hollow tubes made of polystyrene, 4 mm in diameter and 35 centimeters long. The walls are 0.7mm thick.

Hollow tubes made of polystyrene, 2 mm in diameter and 35 centimeters long. The walls are 0.7mm thick.

Half cane solid rods made of white polystyrene, 2 mm wide and 35 centimeters long.

Half cane solid rods made of white polystyrene, 4 mm wide and 35 centimeters long.

Half cane solid rods made of white polystyrene, 3 mm wide and 35 centimeters long.

Half cane solid rods made of white polystyrene, 1 mm wide and 35 centimeters long.

Square strips made of white polystyrene, 3 x 3 mm in section and 35 centimeters long.

Square strips made of white polystyrene, 2 x 2 mm in section and 35 centimeters long.

Square strips made of white polystyrene, 1.5 x 1.5 mm in section and 35 centimeters long.

Square strips made of white polystyrene, 1 x 1 mm in section and 35 centimeters long.

Square strips made of white polystyrene, 0.75 x 0.75 mm in section and 35 centimeters long.

Square strips made of white polystyrene, 0.5 x 0.5 mm in section and 35 centimeters long.

Scale kit to make one of the models that marked the history of the automobile in France, being the first model that surpassed the barrier of one million units produced. A complete kit that allows the opening of both the rear hood, including the necessary parts to reproduce the small 4-cylinder engine, and the front hood, where the luggage was carried. Surely our grandparents can tell us a story in which there was a Renault 4 CV!

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.

Like many other components, the pedals of the most modern competition vehicles are increasingly complex, featuring a vast number of different settings for helping the driver to find the most comfortable position. This set includes the most common designs, where the pedals are integrated into a base together with the master cylinders, with two of the bases reproducing systems with two or three pedals with lower linkage, and one base with three pedals with upper linkage. There is no longer an excuse for not detailing the pedal area!

3D printed small size oil cooler. It incorporates the oil inlet and outlet connections at the top of the cooler.