Newsletter 560: Dragons

Improvement set for the Tamiya Ducati Superleggera V4 to replace the exhaust system with the titanium competition exhaust kit, as well as the lower casing that covers them and the necessary parts to remove the mirrors and the license plate. The exhausts include the springs, the lambda probe, the detailed welds between parts, the brackets and the necessary decals to simulate the logos engraved on the mufflers and the logo on the carbon protector of the right muffler. The high detail of this set of 3D printed parts by DECALCAS is such that it is supplied with a base to display it on its own, looking just like the spectacular DUCATI where they are mounted. Are you going to limit yourself to mounting them on your kit or do you dare to also mount them on their base to enjoy every last detail?

Improvement set for the Tamiya Ducati Superleggera V4 that includes honeycomb grilles for the exhaust, different types of screws to replace the metal ones supplied by Tamiya, the dry clutch with open cover for competition, divided into different pieces to facilitate work of paint, the brake lever guard that is supplied with the competition kit on the actual model, the right rear axle nut, the triple clamp nut and the front and rear shock absorbers adjusting nuts, all with the excellent detail of the 3D parts manufactured by DECALCAS... just look at the text engraved on the shock adjusting nuts.

In the 1983 Sebring 12 Hour race, the Weld Fixturing team's Porsche Carrera RSR finished in thirty-sixth place, driven by Byrd, Kirby and Baker.

With this reference it is possible to choose between three different versions of the Porsche 911 SC of the Sonauto team which, with Begin and Lenne at their controls, participated in the rallys of the Tour de France (number #2), where it withdrew due to a breakdown, Ypres 24 hours (number #6), where he also dropped out, and Touraine, where he won the race with number #2, all of them in the 1982 season.

With this kit it is possible to choose up to five versions of the 1978 season of Vincent's Porsche, with which he even obtained important results in events of the World Rally Championship. In the Sanremo Rally (number #10) he managed to climb to the podium in third position, in the Tour de Corse (number #12) he had to retire, as in the Criterium des Cevennes (number #3), in the Antibes Rally (number #6) is third again, and finally with number #5 the version of the Cévenole Round.

Resin kit at 1/43 scale to make the winning car of the Rallye du Condroz in 1984. The decal sheet includes the tobacco advertising logos.

To participate in the special stages of the 1979 Giro d'Italia, the front end of an RSR was adapted to the Porsche 935 of Moretti, Schön and Radaelli. It was an edition fraught with controversy, since although they initially finished the race in third place overall, the subsequent disqualification of the two official Lancia Beta Montecarlo caused them to finally be proclaimed winners of the race.

Tarmac wheel set for Nunu's Porsche 911 SC RS kit. Apart from the ATS rims for the front axle and the Gotti rims for the rear axle, the tire sizes have been adjusted. 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. The height of the kit may need to be slightly adjusted.

Set of 4 rims with tires designed for use with the Ford Sierra 4x4 Cosworth group A kit manufactured by D.Modelkits, in this case for the versions that mounted 16-inch wheels, such as the Q8 version of the Montecarlo from 1991. The set It comes prepared to mount OZ rims on the front axle and Compomotive rims on the rear axle. 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. For this reason the tires have markings to identify the axle on which they should be mounted. In addition, new brake discs and calipers are included, which allow the use of the photo-etched parts of the kit, and ventolins for the front tires, which can be mounted with magnets.

Set of 4 Speedline rims with tires designed to be used with the Ford Sierra 4x4 Cosworth group A kit manufactured by D.Modelkits, in this case for the versions that mounted 16-inch rims. The new design of the tires has made it possible to lower the height of the car, and adjust the width and camber, differently for the front and rear wheels. For this reason the tires have markings to identify the axle on which they should be mounted. In addition, new brake discs and calipers are included, which allow the use of the photo-etched parts of the kit, and ventolins for the front rims, which can be mounted with magnets.

Set of 4 OZ rims with tires designed to convert the Ford Sierra 4x4 Cosworth group A kit manufactured by D.Modelkits into the gravel version. New calipers and brake discs are included, whose rear anchorage to the knuckle part of the kit serves to slightly increase the height of the model.

Set of 4 Compomotive rims with tires designed to convert the Ford Sierra 4x4 Cosworth group A kit manufactured by D.Modelkits into the gravel version. New calipers and brake discs are included, whose rear anchorage to the knuckle part of the kit serves to slightly increase the height of the model.

Who was going to tell us that Hello Kitty was going to like us so much! Undoubtedly, a more than striking decoration used by the Uno Racing team in the 2022 Macau GT Cup, with a multicolored decoration for the Audi R8 LMS GT3. The decal even makes it possible to carry out the decoration of the second leg of the race, where due to some damage that forced the replacement of some components, the distribution of colors and logos changed slightly. Spectacular!

Few decorations will be more spectacular than the one used by the Audi R8 LMS GT3 of the Audi Sport Asia X Works team during its participation in the 2020 Macau GT Cup. The dragons "fly" on a blue background of agitated waves. There are several sheets of decals that make up this set, where the one that includes the dragons and the head of the roof stands out for its printing in golden metallic tones. A challenge!

The small Corolla, thanks to its low weight and its unbeatable behavior (without detracting from its drivers) was capable of blending in with the vehicles of higher classes, becoming a true giant killer. And it did so during the Macau race in 1983, where he also achieved the first three positions in the Junior category (up to 1600 cc), with the number #19 as the winner.

Set of decals to make the spectacular decoration of the Mercedes AMG winner of the Galaxy Entertainment Macau GT Cup in its 2022 edition, in what was also the third victory of Maro Engel in this event. And what is more interesting, with glossy decals to achieve the same effect as the real car.

In 1972, the Ecurie Bonnier team participated with a Lola t280 in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, sponsored by Switzerland, using its famous cheeses as a decoration motif, which is why the car was painted yellow and it had some holes painted on it as if it were Gruyere cheese. A very original and striking decoration chosen by Profil for its new reference, made entirely of resin as usual, and with a complete photo-etched plate. We love!

Detailing set for the Toyota Célica ST185 Group A Tamiya kits, which includes several pieces to improve the appearance of the rear area of the passenger compartment, highly visible through the rear window. The set includes the fuel tank, various tank manhole covers, hydraulic couplings, the fuel filler cap and tube, and the reinforcement piece between the rear struts. Essential to give your model a new, much more real look!

Set of 5 rims used in various versions of the Ford Sierra Cosworth Group A in rallies, such as the Bastos or Fina versions of the Belgian Rally Championship, among others. The rims are used in combination with the tires on the Tamiya kit.

Set of two ramps printed with 3D technology reproducing those used mainly in the assistance of rally vehicles.

Set of four service stands printed in 3D technology, reproducing those used in many of the assistances of rally vehicles, to keep the car elevated during service and maintenance operations. Each one of the service stands has its own tool tray printed separately to leave the nuts of each one of the wheels,

3D printed buckles for 1/24 scale 6-point competition harnesses. The set allows to complete the harness of one seat. The material for the seat belt fabric is not included.

This reference includes 2 notebooks in A4 format printed in resin with 3D technology at 1/24 scale. Also included is a decal sheet with various note page layouts.

Car battery printed with 3D technology for 1/24 scale models. This reference includes a battery, its mounting bracket and three terminals for the wiring in independent parts.

Set of 5 rims printed in resin using 3D technology reproducing the design of the OZ rims, including the central hubs with the anchor nuts. These rims are compatible with the anchors and rubber tires of the Belkits kits of models such as the Ford Fiesta or the Skoda Fabia. In case of not having tires, it is recommended to use the reference SCO-R010 or the reference SCO-R050.

Set of 5 rims printed in resin using 3D technology reproducing the design of the 18 inches OZ Racing rims, including the central hubs with the anchor nuts. These rims are compatible with the anchors and rubber tires of the Belkits kits of models such as the Ford Fiesta or the Skoda Fabia. In case of not having tires, it is recommended to use the reference SCO-R010 or the reference SCO-R050.

Set of 5 rims printed in resin using 3D technology reproducing the design of the Speedline Corse 2120 rims, including the central hubs with the anchor nuts. These rims are compatible with the anchors and rubber tires of the Belkits kits of models such as the Ford Fiesta or the Skoda Fabia. In case of not having tires, it is recommended to use the reference SCO-R010 or the reference SCO-R050.

Set of 5 tires printed in resin using 3D technology reproducing the design of the Pirelli P Zero RA used in rallies. These tires are compatible with OZ type 1 (reference SCO-R009), OZ type 2 (reference SCO-R031) and Speedline Corse 2120 (reference SCO-R029) rims, and can also be used as replacements for rubber tires on Belkits references of vehicles such as Ford Fiesta or Skoda Fabia. The tires are made of rigid resin.

Set of 5 tires printed in resin using 3D technology reproducing the design of the Michelin used in rallies. These tires are compatible with OZ type 1 (reference SCO-R009), OZ type 2 (reference SCO-R031) and Speedline Corse 2120 (reference SCO-R029) rims, and can also be used as replacements for rubber tires on Belkits references of vehicles such as Ford Fiesta or Skoda Fabia. The tires are made of rigid resin.

Reference with 15 pieces printed in resin using 3D technology for 1/24 scale models, which reproduce the part of the hub of competition vehicles visible through the central hole of the rim, and where depending on the type of traction that the vehicle has the bolt or nut of the end of the driveshaft is located.

Why not give your Hasegawa Mini kit a more aggressive touch? And it is that there were versions with an injection engine with widened wheel arches to accommodate wider wheels. You dare?

Have you even considered the possibility of your Mini model having a ragtop sunroof? What if you could also choose between its closed or folded position? Well, this is precisely what USCP offers us for the new Hasegawa Mini kit, with a complete piece for the roof with the opening frame, which is accompanied by two other pieces, the extended canvas also in resin, or the canvas in its folded position directly 3D printed in full detail. What a great idea!

Since its successful participation in many World Championship rallies, the front light pod has always been a fabulous fit for the Mini, being one of its most sought-after accessories... why not add this accessory to your Hasegawa Mini kit as well? USCP's light pod is 3D-printed and mounts four bulbs on a bracket that anchors to the rear of the front bumper. Easy peasy!

There's no doubt that Hasegawa's new kit of the Mini Cooper is highly detailed, but it can always be fine-tuned a bit more. For example, the door handles or window lifters are flush with the door panel. Why not give them volume and have the hole to put your hand in, as in reality? This set allows you to improve the detailing of the interior of your kit, with all the elements of the door panels, and wonderful belts that imitate the texture of the fabric for the four seats with their anchoring buckles.

There's no doubt that Hasegawa's new kit of the Mini Cooper is highly detailed, but it can always be fine-tuned a bit more. For example, the door handles or window lifters are flush with the door panel. Why not give them volume and have the hole to put your hand in, as in reality? This set allows you to improve the detailing of the interior of your kit, with all the elements of the door panels with a sportier touch due to their light design, and some wonderful belts that imitate the texture of the fabric for the four seats with their anchoring buckles.

Set of 1/24 scale 3D printed resin rims designed to perfectly fit the Hasegawa Mini Cooper model kit. The rim design is similar to the rims offered by Rover for the Sport package of its Mini Cooper. Adapters are also included to be able to use this set of wheels on any Aoshima, Fujimi or Tamiya model. Be careful, tires not included! The images with the tires are for example only. The 13-inch tires, with reference USCP-13-1, can be purchased separately.