Newsletter 559: Komakai

New issue of the Ultra Detail Guides series, this time about the impressive 1974 McLaren Ford M23. Includes a total of 116 A5-sized pages with full-color pictures taken of the vehicle nowadays. It is an essential reference book for building all Tamiya and Tameo scale models.

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!

A new book in Komakai's Fast Guides series. This new issue full of exquisite photographs covers the spectacular Brahbam BT46B Fan Car in great detail. It includes 32 full color pages with images of the side skirts, exterior, rims, wings, the impressive rear fan, etc...

A new book in Komakai's Fast Guides series. Filled with exquisite photography, this new issue covers the spectacular Porsche 911 997 GT3R Hybrid in great detail. Includes 32 full color pages with images of the interior, exterior, rims, etc...

This transkit has been designed to convert the Tamiya kit into the latest specification of the Ford Focus WRC, for which it has the following parts: hood with separate central air intake, evo type headlights, new air intakes on the roof, 3-piece evolution dashboard (for easy carbon and paint application), door handles and front grille. Very complete!

Limited-time re-edition of the fantastic 1/12 scale kit of the Ferrari 330 P4 in its Spider (open) version, where various materials are combined, including white metal parts, turned metal parts, photo-etched plates, rubber tires, rubber, decals... that allow to reproduce with great fidelity the original vehicle, The tires have the logos of the manufacturer pre-printed, and the front and rear hoods can be removed, allowing a complete view of the detailed interior and parts mechanical once assembled. What a marvel! And to leave nothing to chance, nothing better than using JOE HONDA's post on the 1967 Ferrari 330P4 P3/4 for the best reference information.

Limited-time re-edition of the fantastic 1/12 scale kit of the Ferrari 330 P4 in its Spider (open) version, where various materials are combined, including white metal parts, turned metal parts, photo-etched plates, rubber tires, rubber, decals... that allow to reproduce with great fidelity the original vehicle, The tires have the logos of the manufacturer pre-printed, and the front and rear hoods can be removed, allowing a complete view of the detailed interior and parts mechanical once assembled. What a marvel! And to leave nothing to chance, nothing better than using JOE HONDA's post on the 1967 Ferrari 330P4 P3/4 for the best reference information.

Limited-time re-edition of the fantastic 1/12 scale kit of the Ferrari 330 P4 in its Spider (open) version, where various materials are combined, including white metal parts, turned metal parts, photo-etched plates, rubber tires, rubber, decals... that allow to reproduce with great fidelity the original vehicle, The tires have the logos of the manufacturer pre-printed, and the front and rear hoods can be removed, allowing a complete view of the detailed interior and parts mechanical once assembled. What a marvel! And to leave nothing to chance, nothing better than using JOE HONDA's post on the 1967 Ferrari 330P4 P3/4 for the best reference information.

Super detailed kit that reproduces the Ferrari 330 P4 at 1/12 scale in its Berlinetta (closed) version. Inside the giant box you will find pieces of resin, white metal, turned and milled pieces, photo-etched parts, decals, and an endless number of pieces of all kinds to assemble this beautiful model. Of course, you will have to decide which version to mount among the three available decorations. And to leave nothing to chance, nothing better than using JOE HONDA's post on the 1967 Ferrari 330P4 P3/4 for the best reference information.

Super detailed kit that reproduces the Ferrari 330 P4 at 1/12 scale in its Berlinetta (closed) version. Inside the giant box you will find pieces of resin, white metal, turned and milled pieces, photo-etched parts, decals, and an endless number of pieces of all kinds to assemble this beautiful model. Of course, you will have to decide which version to mount among the two available decorations. ¿Monza or Le Mans? And to leave nothing to chance, nothing better than using JOE HONDA's post on the 1967 Ferrari 330P4 P3/4 for the best reference information.

Super detailed kit that reproduces the Ferrari 330 P4 at 1/12 scale in its Berlinetta (closed) version. Inside the giant box you will find pieces of resin, white metal, turned and milled pieces, photo-etched parts, decals, and an endless number of pieces of all kinds to assemble this beautiful model. Of course, you will have to decide which version to mount among the two available decorations. ¿Monza or Le Mans? And to leave nothing to chance, nothing better than using JOE HONDA's post on the 1967 Ferrari 330P4 P3/4 for the best reference information.

Limited time re-edition of this fantastic and detailed kit where various materials are combined, including white metal, turned metal parts, photo-etched parts, rubber tires and decal sheets. The rims are made of high-quality turned aluminium, and the tires are printed with GoodYear logos. The body cover can be removed once the model is assembled, allowing a full view of the detailed interior and mechanical parts, with its fantastic Ford HB engine. This reference recreates the version used by McLaren in the first part of the season at the Brazilian and European Grand Prix, where Ayrton Senna won victories in the rain. The kit includes the rain tires. And if you want to have the best references to detail your model, nothing better than to get the JOE HONDA's publication about the 1993 McLaren MP4/8.

Limited time re-edition of this fantastic and detailed kit where various materials are combined, including white metal, turned metal parts, photo-etched parts, rubber tires and several decal sheets. The rims are made of high-quality turned aluminum, and the tires are printed with GoodYear logos. The body cover can be removed once the model is assembled, allowing a full view of the detailed interior and mechanical parts, with its fantastic Ford HB engine. This reference recreates the version used by McLaren at the Monaco GP, where Ayrton Senna won his sixth victory on that circuit. And if you want to have the best references to detail your model, nothing better than get the JOE HONDA's publication about the 1993 McLaren MP4/8.

Limited time re-edition of this fantastic and detailed kit where various materials are combined, including white metal, turned metal parts, photo-etched parts, rubber tires and decal sheets. The rims are made of high-quality turned aluminum, and the tires are printed with GoodYear logos. The body cover can be removed once the model is assembled, allowing a full view of the detailed interior and mechanical parts, with its fantastic Ford HB engine. This reference recreates the version used by McLaren in the last two Grands Prix of the season, Japan and Australia, where Ayrton Senna won, and where the configuration and design of the front and rear wings and bargeboards underwent extensive modifications. And if you want to have the best references to detail your model, nothing better than to get the JOE HONDA's publication about the 1993 McLaren MP4/8.

Complete set of buckles and anchors at 1/18 scale to assemble your competition harnesses with 6 anchor points. The set includes enough parts to assemble harnesses for two seats. Its definition and the thickness of its pieces are impressive. Among its many details, the anchoring parts of the harnesses to the bodywork include the rings, which remain loose once the pieces are separated from their support, and which can be removed if necessary. The fabric for the belts is not included. The buckles allow a maximum width of the fabric of 3 mm.

Complete set of buckles and anchors at 1/20 scale to assemble your competition harnesses with 6 anchor points. The set includes enough parts to assemble harnesses for two seats. Its definition and the thickness of its pieces are impressive. Among its many details, the anchoring parts of the harnesses to the bodywork include the rings, which remain loose once the pieces are separated from their support, and which can be removed if necessary. The fabric for the belts is not included. The buckles allow a maximum width of the fabric of 2.3 mm.

Red color tone used in the different versions of the Jaguar E-type. It has been specifically formulated for the Revell scale model.

Shade of red similar to that used on competition vehicles sponsored by the Shell oil company.

Green color tone similar to that used in police vehicles in Germany. Ideal to be used with the Italeri Volkswagen Golf Polizei, among others.

Golden magnesium color tone, used in all types of mechanical parts in street and competition vehicles.

It is a pleasure how the broadcasting of one of our favorite sports, motorcycle racing, has improved, with countless shots, angles, subjective cameras that focus forwards and backwards... and since these cameras are mounted at different points about motorcycles, it is normal that they appear when we look for reference information. Why not include them then? For this, Renaissance has developed a whole series of camera models, connectors and antennas seen on different GP bikes. Do we connect?

We've all seen the typical shot of the rider on top of the bike seen from behind... we've even started to recognize the "butts" of the riders! Therefore, there has to be a camera, and it is very common for such a camera to appear in our model's reference photos. To include that element so common in today's competition bikes, this set of rear poll cameras from Renaissance is perfect.

Set of 4 "Michelin LTX Force" gravel tires for 15 or 16-inch wheels, with asymmetric tread. The approximate measurements of the tire are 16mm inside diameter, 26mm outside diameter and 10mm wide.

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 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.

Model kit that will allow us to recreate the first version of the mythical Volkswagen Golf used by the German Police with all its details such as the roof rotative lights or the corresponding decals, and also being able to make the part of the front compartment thanks to its detailed engine and gearbox.

Another excellent resin kit from Brach Model, with its fantastic perfectly crafted parts that we all love so much about this brand. This kit recreates the Garelli 125cc that Fausto Gresini rode in 1987, with which he dominated the 125 cc world championship , winning up to 10 races. Only one escaped him, the last of the year held in Jarama (Spain), although it really was the Portuguese GP (Estoril had not been finished on time). The kit has great detail, and its assembly is the closest thing to built the real motorcycle. Without a doubt, a kit that will not disappoint you!

Set of 4 OZ rims with tires in its 16-inch version, 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 model lowered, but the width and camber have been adjusted, differently for the front and rear wheels. In addition, new brake calipers and discs are included, which allow the use of the photo-etched parts of the kit, and ventolins for the front rims, which have the option of being able to be mounted with magnets.

Set of 4 Compomotive rims with tires in its 16-inch version, 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 model lowered, but the width and camber have been adjusted, differently for the front and rear wheels. In addition, new brake calipers and discs are included, which allow the use of the photo-etched parts of the kit, and ventolins for the front rims, which have the option of being able to be mounted with magnets.

Decal sheet designed to replace those of the beautiful 1/20 Hasegawa's Ferrari 312T2 scale kit. This reference includes, in addition to the replacement ones corresponding to the 1976 Monaco and Japan Grand Prix that the kit covers, the necessary decals to complete any of the three cars with which Ferrari participated in the Italian GP, a race famous for assuming Lauda's great comeback after "his big accident". This reference corrects some errors present in the decals of the kit, such as the French notation that is changed to Italian, or the numbers #1 and #2 separately.

Decal sheet designed to replace those of the beautiful 1/20 Hasegawa's Ferrari 312T2 scale kit. This reference makes it possible to make the livery that was only used in the first two races of the 1977 season, including the Brazilian GP held at the Interlagos circuit, where both Ferrari drivers finished on the podium. Carlos Reutemann was proclaimed the winner, while Niki Lauda finished in third position.

Replacement decals for the beautiful Tamiya 1/20 scale kit of the Ferrari 312T3. This new reference replaces and improves the previous SHK-D174 reference, which already included the stripes that allowed the white parts of the body to be completed with paint. This new reference includes the decals to make the versions of the car number 11 of the British GP of 1978, which is the one that most closely resembles that of Tamiya's own kit, that of the car number 12 of the Canadian GP of 1978, in which Gilles Villeneuve achieved his first victory , and cars 11 and 12 of the 1979 Brazilian Grand Prix, in what was the last 312T3 race. The decals are still designed so that the white parts are painted separately.

Transkit to convert the Tamiya kit of the most modern Lotus 102B into the version of the Lotus 101 used during the 1989 season. Not only are new parts for the bodywork, the floor and the suspensions included, but the different version of the Judd engine used in 1989, with a greater 90º angle between its cylinder banks, which is why you will also find new parts for the engine block and gearbox. The complete plate of photo-etched parts also includes pieces to make two different configurations of the rear wing, among many other parts.

Complete set of wheels to make the asphalt version for the Hyundai i20 WRC+ kits manufactured by Belkits. This set includes rims, tires, wheel hubs with nuts and separate center cap, which can be mounted with a magnet. Improve the appearance of your model, with a more correct design of the tires and their offset.

Complete set of wheels to convert the Hyundai i20 WRC+ kits manufactured by Belkits into their gravel version. This set includes rims, tires, wheel hubs with nuts and separate center cap, which can be mounted with a magnet. The increase in height required for the gravel versions is adjusted by a new suspension assembly, where the springs come separately for better detail. Also included is a new set of smaller diameter brakes, which accommodates the also smaller diameter rims.

Complete set of wheels to convert the Hyundai i20 WRC+ kits manufactured by Belkits to their snow version. This set includes rims, studded tires and wheel hubs with nuts, with a separate center cap, which can be mounted with a magnet for removal. And to be able to adjust the heights correctly, a suspension set with bushings, springs and shock absorbers is also included, so that those on the kit can be directly replaced without major complications. The result is spectacular!