Newsletter 558: Hangover

Pre-cut paint mask in repositionable low-adhesion paper, which fits on the body of the Italeri kit of the Bugatti Type 35B in 1/12 scale. These masks will allow you to paint correctly and precisely the color stripes and the numbers of the car instead of using the decal included in the kit.

Complete transkit to convert any of the Nunu/Beemax kits of the BMW 320i e46 into the street version prepared by Alpina, with its characteristic rims and side stripes with Alpina logos. The transkit includes resin parts for the front and rear bumpers, two types of number plates, the side skirts, spoiler over the trunk, a set of four rims with tires, and a cool decal sheet with optional Alpina stripes in gold or metallic color. This transkit is perfect for use in conjunction with the USCP 24T045 street interior reference.

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.

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.

Resin kit to make the Ferrari 308 used by Dominique Gauthier and Michèle Gauthier during their participation in the 1983 Monte Carlo Rally.

Entered in the 1984 Riverside 6 Hours of the IMSA championship by the Scyphers-Ankor Racing team with drivers Allen Glick and Billy Scyphers, the imposing 308 GTB did not reach the finish line, although it did qualify in forty-fourth position.

Scale kit to make one of the most curious models of the Ferrari 308, completely handmade to look like a 288 GTO, in which the total absence of side windows stands out. This car entered some SCCA championship races in 1985.

This Ferrari 308 became famous because it was used in 1978 by the actor Paul Newman in some national races of the SCCA championship. The idea was to repeat in the 1979 season, but history did not want that to happen...

Set of rims and tires that faithfully reproduce those used in the 1995 season by the BMW 318i, among others, in the BTCC, STW and JTCC Championships. With this set of rims and tires the model will be completely changed by having the correct dimensions, design and conical tires, it will be just like the real car! In addition to the rims and tires, the set includes 4 center lug nuts.

Set of Ronal rims with dirt tyres, designed for use on the Belkits group B Opel Manta. The set includes four rims, four tires, and three pairs of hubs (where the wheel nuts and hub centering pins are inserted) to be able to adapt the track width of the car. The tire pattern is similar to that used in the Michelin tires of the time.

Prepared by Carma, this turbocharged-equipped Ferrari 308 raced in the 1995 Sebring 12 Hours with Finotto, Melgrati and Finger. He did not finish the race with an intake manifold problem, and qualified in sixtieth place.

Transkit with parts printed with 3D technology to replicate the first Lancia Delta HF 16V that ran and won with Biasion at the wheel in the 1989 Sanremo Rally, although this design of wheels was used in many other rallies, to be used on the model Italeri's Lancia Delta HF 16V at 1/12 scale. This transkit includes 5 asphalt Speedline rims with vents, 1 passenger seat and 8 pieces to fill and prevent the deformation of the original model tires.

They may look the same, but the two Tyrrell P34s that raced in the 1976 Japanese Grand Prix had significant differences. So many that there are two different transkits, one for number #3 and one for number #4. The main difference from Jody Scheckter's number #3 single seater was its rear wing with "large" side panels, and its entire holding structure. In addition, a whole series of small pieces in resin and white metal, apart from the generous photo-etched plate, to detail the Tamiya kit as much as possible. And one of the most interesting details of such a famous race to win the 1976 title in favor of James Hunt... the wet tires used during the race.

They may look the same, but the two Tyrrell P34s that raced in the 1976 Japanese Grand Prix had significant differences. So many that there are two different transkits, one for number #3 and one for number #4. The main difference from Patrick Depailler's number #4 single seater was its rear wing with "small" side panels. In addition, a whole series of small pieces in resin and white metal, apart from the generous photo-etched plate, to detail the Tamiya kit as much as possible. And one of the most interesting details of such a famous race to win the 1976 title in favor of James Hunt... the wet tires used during the race.

What great news the appearance of the 12 and 24 valve engines for the Hasegawa kits of the Lancia Stratos at 1/24 scale! The 24-valve engine was used mainly in the Alitalia versions, from the Sanremo Rally in October 1975 until the end of the 1977 season, and the 12-valve engine in all versions, such as Pirelli's, as of January 1, 1978, since the new technical regulations forced a return to 12 valves. The engines used from 1972 to October 1975 were very similar to the 12-valve transkit, but with a different alternator and battery position. Each of the transkits has more than 50 parts printed in 3D, and includes 3 different types of exhaust outlets, 2 different air boxes, with their intake covers with and without net, and finally two additional brake discs equipped with studs to be able to present the model mounted without wheels. 12-valve engines differ from 24-valves mainly due to the shape of the cylinder head covers, the position of the alternator, and the position of some accessories on the chassis. A specific type of exhaust manifold is supplied on each version (obviously different between 12 and 24 valves). Most of Hasegawa's kits are compatible with these two transkits.

What great news the appearance of the 12 and 24 valve engines for the Hasegawa kits of the Lancia Stratos at 1/24 scale! The 24-valve engine was used mainly in the Alitalia versions, from the Sanremo Rally in October 1975 until the end of the 1977 season, and the 12-valve engine in all versions, such as Pirelli's, as of January 1, 1978, since the new technical regulations forced a return to 12 valves. The engines used from 1972 to October 1975 were very similar to the 12-valve transkit, but with a different alternator and battery position. Each of the transkits has more than 50 parts printed in 3D, and includes 3 different types of exhaust outlets, 2 different air boxes, with their intake covers with and without net, and finally two additional brake discs equipped with studs to be able to present the model mounted without wheels. 12-valve engines differ from 24-valves mainly due to the shape of the cylinder head covers, the position of the alternator, and the position of some accessories on the chassis. A specific type of exhaust manifold is supplied on each version (obviously different between 12 and 24 valves). Most of Hasegawa's kits are compatible with these two transkits.

Modern Formula 1 have the carbon fiber as a fundamental component. And what happens to your scale model? How could you not use these precious carbon fibre patterns that Studio27 has just reissued for a limited time?

Who was going to tell you that your beautiful model of Senna's McLaren didn't have the decals from the Tobacco advertising? How awful!! Well, don't worry, here's your salvation, the complete livery of the 1990 McLaren MP4/5B with all the logos used during the season, including the tobacco advertising ones that are not present in the most modern reissues of the Tamiya kit. It also includes interesting details such as decals to complete the decoration of the pilots' helmets, or the labels seen on the tread of new tires. This decal belongs to a limited edition of few units.

Decal sheet to make the decoration used by the Ecurie Ecosse team during its participation in the 5 events of the 2013 European Le Mans Series (ELMS), obtaining the best result of tenth place in the first event, the 3 Hours of Silverstone.

Decal sheet to make the decoration used by the Ecurie Ecosse team, which for the 2014 season decided to participate in the 5 events of the Blancpain Endurance Series. The specific version is the one used by the team in the first of the events, the 4 Hours of Monza, where they finished in twelfth position.

Decal sheet with the decoration of the two units of the BMW Sports Trophy Team Schubert that participated in the 2014 edition of the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, where the car with the number #20 finished in sixth position, while the number #19 he had to retire with only 20 laps to go, after showing himself to be the fastest BMW on the grid.

Decal sheet with the decoration of the two units of the BMW Sports Trophy Team Marc VDS that participated in the 2014 edition of the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, where neither of the two cars managed to finish such a tough race.

Decal sheet with the decoration of the unit number #19 used by the BMW Sports Trophy Schubert team in the 2015 edition of the Nürburgring 24 Hours, where the two cars featured different body colors for easier on-track identification, being this one corresponding to the yellow color, which got fourth place on the starting grid. Unfortunately, neither of the two cars could finish the race.

Decal sheet to make the spectacular decoration used by the Classic & Modern Racing (CMR) team in their participation in the first event of the 2015 Blancpain Endurance Series, the 3 Hours of Monza.

Decal sheet to make any of the two versions of the spectacular Mclaren MP4-12C of the Dörr Motorsport team that participated, without completing the race, in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring in 2014.

Decals to make any of the units of the McLaren MP4-12C GT3 of the K-Pax Racing team as they participated in the second event held in Long Beach of the 2014 Pirelli World Challenge. During the season, the unit with the number #6 managed to achieve three podiums, including victory in the last round of the season held at the Miller Motorsports Park circuit in Utah.

Decals to make the different versions of the McLaren MP4-12C GT3 used by the ART Grand Prix team in the different events of the Blancpain Endurance Series of the 2012 season, among which are the famous 24 Hours of Spa Francorchamps, where they failed to reach the finish line.

Decals with Good Year logos, specially designed for use with Tamiya 1/12 scale models of the McLaren MP4/6, Ferrari 641/2 and Williams FW14B.

Set of rain tires for the Tamiya 1/20 scale kit of the Tyrrell P34. The set also includes a photo-etched stencil to easily paint the Good Year logos on the tires.

Driven in the fifth edition of the Carrera Panamericana in 1954 by the actress Jacqueline Evans, who participated in all the editions of the Mexican race, this white-painted Porsche 356 SL did not reach the finish line due to mechanical problems. Evans ran the race without a co-driver.

The second Porsche 356 SL to compete in the 1953 Carrera Panamericana was the one driven by Suhr and Alfonso. At that time the vehicles were prepared in a completely handmade way, and the differences with respect to other Porsche 356 are appreciable. Unfortunately, this vehicle failed to finish the race.

The Porsche 356 SL competed for the first time in the Carrera Panamericana in the 1953 edition, in what was the fourth edition of this demanding event. At their controls was the Guatemalan pilot Joaquín Castillo, who failed to finish the race.

Resin kit to make the unit of the Chevrolet Bel Air with which the Argentines Descote and Sanchez Marin finished in the forty-sixth position in the 1954 Pan-American Race.

Resin kit to make the unit of the Chevrolet Bel Air with which the Argentines Larocca and Aguilar finished in fifty-fifth place in the 1954 Pan-American Race.

Set of 5 rims used in different versions of the iconic Ford Focus WRC in its last years of competition, with Colin McRae and Carlos Sainz among other drivers in the official cars. The rims have been designed to be used with the tires and Tamiya kits. These rims are not suitable for the later version of the Ford Focus (end of 2003), since in these the fastening was carried out by means of 5 screws. The rims have approximately a diameter of 21 mm and a width of 11.65 mm.