Newsletter 571: A century of Le Mans

Surprise or no surprise? The Ferrari 499P has been quick for one lap since it took to the track, although not so much in terms of pace... but Le Mans has arrived and the latest adjustments have not only made it more consistent, but have also allowed it to win in the most important race that exists in the world of endurance, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Profil24 has been developing the resin kit of the Ferrari Hypercar for a few months, and like Ferrari itself, it has been fine-tuning its detailing, even going to Le Mans to see every last detail. Are you going to miss the Le Mans centenary winner?

A very special red color, for a more than special car. Number Five has formulated the specific shade of red to paint the kit of the Ferrari 499P LMH winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2023.

The Ford Sierra not only stood out in the "big" category of rallies, but they were also one of the fashion cars in the production or Gr.N category. With one of these units, Mohammed Bin Sulayem won this category at the 1992 Rally de Catalunya, as well as finishing ninth overall.

Radically change the look of your Revell, Esci and Italeri BMW M1 kit with this set of 4 honeycomb rims. The rims are designed to be used with the kit's own tires. The 4 ventolins that were used to extract hot air from the brakes are included.

Resin transkit to transform the different references of the Subaru Impreza WRX STI (GRB) Aoshima kit in the 4-door sedan version. The transkit contains everything needed for the conversion... bodywork, interior parts, taillights, and rear and side windows.

The 1981 season was a tumultuous one for the Ferrari team, but it saw other epic moments, such as Villeneuve's performance at the 1981 Canadian Grand Prix, held in the rain, where he finished third after losing his front wing. This model has been chosen by Tameo Kits to be reproduced in 1/43 scale. The box includes, in addition to the instructions, a whole compendium of white metal parts, water tires made of rubber, photo-etched, and a wonderful set of decals, also adding a decal sheet with a 3D effect for the rivets on the body.

Parts manufactured and designed using 3D technology to replace poorly detailed parts in the Fujimi Porsche 917K model kit, such as the turbine on top of the engine, the exhaust pipe brackets, the dual windscreen wiper arm, the final casing of the gearbox, the different caps of the side tanks or the rear closures of the engine hood. What a detail!

This reference is basically a decal sheet to replace the ones in the kit, and for this reason they have been designed without taking into account the original ones and size/shape/color are different from those of the kit. The logos and sponsors included allow you to reproduce the winning version of the race held at the Autopolis circuit in the 1993 season.

The Object T team began its participation in the 1990 Japanese Touring Car (JTCC) with its Ford Sierra RS500 Group A before it could count on a unit of the almighty Nissan Skyline R32, with which it could participate in the last two rounds of the championship, where as a curiosity the colors of the bodywork and sponsor were interchanged. This reference allows us to carry out the yellow livery that participated in the fifth race held at the Nishi-Sendai Highland Raceway circuit, where it achieved a magnificent third place.

After starting the 1990 season in the Japanese Touring Car (JTCC) with their old Ford Sierra RS500 Group A, the Object T team was able to count on a unit of the almighty Nissan Skyline R32 for the last two rounds of the championship, where as a curiosity body colors and sponsor were interchanged. This reference makes it possible to make the blue decoration that participated in the sixth and last race held at the Fuji Speedway circuit, where he had to abandon.

This is a completely new project that required the creation of a new mold for the Firestone tires used in the 1969 season. This Ferrari was characterized by the aerodynamically shaped rear fairing radiator equipped with two side fins and the now classic “spaghetti” exhausts, that were made famous by these Ferraris from the late 1960s.

The kit of the winner of the Safari Rally of 85, again available under the Nunu brand. There are no changes with respect to the same Beemax kit, maintaining its excellent part list and magnificent detail. A complete enjoyment!!

New decoration proposal for Nunu's kit of the Toyota Corolla Levin AE92 Group A, in this case the version that competed in the race held at the Sugo circuit in what was the fourth round of the 1989 JTC InterTEC Championship.

A new issue of the Komakai's Fast Guides series. Packed with exquisite photography, this new issue covers the spectacular BMW Z4 GT3 in great detail, featuring 32 full color pages with images of the interior, exterior, rims, etc...

We are used to seeing Freightliner trucks as tractor units, but logically there are other equally attractive versions, such as this tipper. The kit includes an impressive exploded view, including the ribs and reinforcements of the rear "box", and with the possibility of opening its front hood to enjoy its engine. An all American classic!

This kit makes it possible to make the version of the Brabham BT45 unveiled to the press in the winter of 1975. Among other elements, it presents a different front nose, intake box, rear wing and rollover arch (apart from the color) to the version that was got on the track to participate in the following year's championship.

This kits makes it possible to make the version of the Brabham BT45 as it participated in the third round of the 1976 Formula 1 World Championship held in Long Beach. This reference has a different front nose, intake box, rear wing and roll bar (apart from colour) from those seen on the unit presented to the press at the end of the previous year. In addition, the decal sheet includes the specific logos seen in this race, and the sidepods, which were only used with this configuration during the first half of the 1976 season, have been carefully reproduced.

Decal to use on the Kyosho Mini-Z Audi R8 LMS GT3 2015 white body (MZN189). This decal set allows you to reproduce the decoration used by the #75A car of the Jamec Pem Racing team in its participation in the 12 hours Bathurst 2017.

Decal to use on the Kyosho Mini-Z Audi R8 LMS GT3 2015 white body (MZN189). This decal set allows you to reproduce the decoration used by the #74A car of the Jamec Pem Racing team in its participation in the 12 hours Bathurst 2017.

It includes 5 strips of 89 mm length of mesh tube with a rough texture made of white metal, which allows them to be bent without difficulty and without breaking to adapt to any route. The diameter of each of the strips is 1 mm in this reference.

It includes 5 strips of 89 mm length of mesh tube with a fine texture made of white metal, which allows them to be bent without difficulty and without breaking to adapt to any route. The diameter of each of the strips is 1.2 mm in this reference.

It includes 5 strips of 89 mm length of mesh tube with a fine texture made of white metal, which allows them to be bent without difficulty and without breaking to adapt to any route. The diameter of each of the strips is 1 mm in this reference.

Set of screws made by 3D printing designed to be used in your 1/12 scale motorcycle kits. Includes 9 different screw head designs, such as slot head, hex nut, torx head, etc., which can be freely used for detailing fairing, engine, chassis, transmission parts, etc. The set includes between 10 and 50 pieces for each type of screw.

Set of clamps designed to imitate the real zip-ties used to tie tubes and cables, even simulating their assembly method. Each pack includes 30 zip-ties of different widths (0.8mm/0.7mm/0.6mm) which are mainly for 1/12 scale kits, but can also be used on 1/20 and 1/24 scale. These zip-ties are easy to use. Simply submerge in water and remove the strip from the backing paper like a decal, ready to use, by passing the tip through the hole and pulling slightly.

Set of clamps designed to imitate the real zip-ties used to tie tubes and cables, even simulating their assembly method. Each pack includes 30 zip-ties of different widths (0.8mm/0.7mm/0.6mm) which are mainly for 1/12 scale kits, but can also be used on 1/20 and 1/24 scale. These zip-ties are easy to use. Simply submerge in water and remove the strip from the backing paper like a decal, ready to use, by passing the tip through the hole and pulling slightly.

Another option thanks to USCP so you can modify your Revell Volkswagen Transporter T2 kit, in this case to the Panel Van version. The transkit includes a full body made of high-quality resin, which is completed with the interior panels of the doors and the interior partition panel between the cabin and the cargo area. What type of cargo are you going to transport in your Panel Van?

The complement that we were all waiting for the model of the impressive Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo of the IMSA championship, the decals corresponding to the 1989 season to make any of the two units of the team. As a curious fact, and in a move to try to secure the drivers' title, in most of the races the 4 main drivers of the team were registered in both units, so in the event of a bad result with one of the cars, they could drive the other and score some valuable points.

Dzus type quick release fasteners with rhomboid base (Type 1) at 1/24 scale, with a width of 1,54 mm. Made in resin by 3D printing, they reproduce all the details, such as the mounting rivets. They are extremely thin, and have a 0.6 mm diameter support rod for mounting, which will allow you to fix them with precision. Made with the usual quality of DECALCAS products, you only have to worry about painting and gluing on your scale model.

Dzus type quick release fasteners with large rhomboid base (Type 2) at 1/24 scale, with a width of 1,82 mm. Made in resin by 3D printing, they reproduce all the details, such as the mounting rivets. They are extremely thin, and have a 0.6 mm diameter support rod for mounting, which will allow you to fix them with precision. Made with the usual quality of DECALCAS products, you only have to worry about painting and gluing on your scale model.

Studio27 have released this complete transkit, which makes it possible to make the exact version of the Williams FW11B that Nelson Piquet drove to victory at the 1987 Italian GP at the Monza circuit, with his teammate Nigel Mansell taking third place. The transkit is made up of resin and white metal parts, a complete photo-etched plate that updates and improves not only the appearance of the body, but also the entire mechanical part, and a complete sheet of decals that includes some carbon fiber patterns. Furthermore, unlike the other references of the transkit, it includes the parts of the active suspension that Williams was developing in 1987, and which was used for the first time in the race at the Italian GP.

Although it was not the best of races for the Williams team, Studio27 has developed this complete transkit that makes it possible to make the exact version of the Williams FW11B that participated in the 1987 Japanese GP held at the Suzuka circuit, where Nelson Piquet abandoned due to a breakdown and Nigel Mansell was only present in practice on Friday, where a serious accident prevented him from participating in the GP. This automatically proclaimed Nelson Piquet World Champion. The transkit is made up of resin and white metal parts, a complete photo-etched plate that updates and improves not only the appearance of the body, but also the entire mechanical part, and a complete sheet of decals that includes some carbon fiber patterns.