Newsletter 576: TamiyingJuly 20^th, 2023

Re-edition of a kit with which Tamiya surprised us a few years ago, with a technological innovation that, through a special mold, made it possible to manufacture the entire fairing of the kit in a single piece, something that had never been seen before. Once the model is assembled, both the fairing and the tail and tank can be removed to see all the details of the engine. The decals include the numbers of the three riders who, during the 1999 season, were at the controls of the RGV500 (Roberts Jr., Aoki and Kagayama).

What to say about this true beast of the late 90's! Its water-cooled 4-cylinder in-line 4-stroke engine, with a displacement of 1,199 cc, delivered an impressive 178 hp at 10,500 rpm. The Tamiya kit faithfully recreates each and every one of the details of the real model, including a complete exploded view of the engine and exhaust system, which you can choose to leave "almost" in sight thanks to the "semi-transparent" plastic-injected fairing.

Reissue, for a limited time, of this classic Tamiya kit of one of the most advanced cars of the 80s, the Porsche 959, where the German brand put all its know-how to create an impressive machine that put the rest of the supercars in check of the moment.

The kit faithfully reproduces the aggressive body shapes of the Skyline R34 Nismo Z-Tune, with its wide front wings and cooling grilles on the hood, as well as the spectacular front bumper, which comes as a separate part. Other elements that made the Z-Tune such a special version are included, such as its 5-spoke wheels with a design similar to that used in GT racing, the large brake discs, the large < b>exhaust system silencer, the differential oil cooler, or its 3-spoke steering wheel.

1/24 scale kit of a historical model, which was in production for nearly 40 years. The kit includes an extensive exploded view, including the mechanical part, rubber tires, and a set of decals with two possible decorations.

Decoration of the Peugeot 206 WRC sponsored by Fortuna and which, with Luis Monzón at the wheel, participated in the XXV Rallye El Corte Inglés in 2001.

1/25 scale kit of the imposing Kenworth W900, which in this version reproduces a double bedroom topped with an aerodynamic roofline in the rear of the cabin. Once assembled, the model allows its front hood to be tilted forward to reveal a detailed turbocharged six-cylinder diesel engine. Other details included in the kit are the chrome wheels, the double exhaust pipes, the speakers mounted on the roof or the mirrors with antennas. A true monster of the road!

Re-edition of the Kenworth W900 truck with a long chassis in its version with a tipper ("Dump Truck"). The kit includes a complete decal sheet, a multitude of parts to assemble the detailed chassis, cab and engine, and various sprues with chrome parts. Once assembled, the model allows you to tilt its front hood forward to reveal a detailed turbocharged six-cylinder diesel engine, as well as operate the rear 'tub'.

For several seasons, apart from the two official cars for the starting drivers, it was common to see a third Ford Focus WRC entered in World Rally events. In 2001, and with the number #17 at its gates, Francois Delecour was his regular driver, but once his signing for Mitsubishi for 2002 was confirmed, Mark Higgins was in charge of driving the Focus in the 2001 RAC Rally. Despite being his first race in the world championship with a WRC vehicle, he was putting together a very good performance with times among the best before being forced to retire on stage 11 after hitting a spectator.

But how complete! It's the first thing that came to mind after seeing the content of this detail up set for Nunu's Porsche 911 SC RS. Not only does it include up to three photo etched plates and some turned metal parts, but it also includes the tobacco decals that we miss in the model, masks to paint the windows, and even masks to delimit the area of the bodywork to paint with Rothmans blue. I said, but how complete!

Like a bullet Wayne Gardner went down the curves of Bugatti... who does not remember? Now you can recreate Wayne's bike on your shelf, complete with livery including Rothmans logos. And if you are really a fan of Freddie Spencer, with this decal sheet you can choose his bike, since the bibs of the two riders are included. Tobacco logos are included.

Re-edition of this very interesting decal for the Tamiya 1/20 scale model of the Leyton House Judd CG901B. This is the ideal decal sheet to replace the old decals on your kit, so hurry as it will be available for a limited time.

Spectacular set of photo-etched parts for the Tamiya model of the Lotus 99T. The different side panels of the front and rear wings allow different configurations to be made depending on the race and the downforce needs, beyond those included in the model, of which only the central planes are used. In addition, radiator grilles with the corresponding frame for the sides, apart from other details. You can't stay without it!

Why fool us... we love the Ferrari GTO, with its powerful shapes, and in an era where the fight to have the fastest car was fierce. Can you imagine that as Gr.B it would have come to participate in a rally? Brutal. For those of you who love this car, and are looking forward to assemble the Fujimi kit, nothing better than accompanying its built with this set of photo-etched parts, improving some of the parts of the original kit, such as the air intake grilles, brake discs, pedals... and including details such as seat belts or the different chassis identification plates.

Complete your Toyota 88C/V Tamiya kit in any of its versions with this photo-etched sheet with everything you need, such as different configurations of planes for the rear wing, or a very fine fins for the front wheel vents used in some races. What a detail!

Honda has always had a great presence in the Motorcycle World Championship, and its decorations have aroused passions among its fans and motorcycle lovers, giving rise to many street versions with the colors of the official team. That was back in 1988, with the NSR250R copying the colors of Rothmans HRC. Now you can complete the decoration of your Aoshima Honda NSR250R kit with the logos that are missing from the original decal sheet, including the tobacco ones.

Set of two decal sheets with all the logos, including those that are censored and not available on the original decal sheet of the kit, for the McLaren MP4/6 in 1/12 scale.

The FW16 was a extremely sophisticated car at his time, and proof of that were the complicated carbon fibre parts equipped. Studio27 have reproduced in these decals all those carbon fibre patterns, so you can add more realism and finally bring to life your Fujimi scale model kit.

Enhance the beauty and realism of your Tamiya kit with this set of two decal sheets with carbon fiber patterns that Studio27 has specially developed for the Honda RC213V.

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.

We love the reissues of those kits that made us dream so much when we were little, but for one reason or another we couldn't buy... but times change, and some brands don't give up their image so easily. We can enjoy the kit, but the decals are sometimes not completely complete. That is the case of the Tamiya Porsche 935 at 1/20 scale, but don't worry, because we already have available the complementary decal sheet with the Shell, Dunlop and Autoflug logos (for the harnesses) that we miss even in the box-art of the kit.

The racing version of the Corvette C7.R was developed by Pratt & Miller, looking for maximum competitiveness in the world of endurance racing, and boy did it succeed, since the C7.R won the GTE Pro category in the 24 Hours of Le Mans of 2015. The kit faithfully reproduces this racing model, with its complete roll cage, bucket and other security elements inside, and with its powerful 5.5-liter V8 engine with around 580 horsepower visible to be able to remove the front hood when the model is assembled. What a beast!

For professional truckers, Peterbilt 359s are synonymous with reliability and performance, having transported goods from one coast of the United States to the other for many millions of kilometers. This kit allows you to build the version with a conventional cabin, but not only that. Once assembled, its front hood can be tilted, exposing its detailed Caterpillar 6-cylinder turbo diesel engine. In addition, many chrome parts are included, including the front grill, the fuel tanks, the alloy wheels or the mouths of the double exhaust outlets. It features a large decal sheet, including a side stripe design, five-pointed stars, different number plates, and even some intimidating jaws for the front radiator grille. Better not see it coming in the rearview mirror!

What a monster... and we are not referring only to the model represented. This kit includes no less than 318 pieces, which allows you to assemble the Peterbilt 359 with great detail. Not only is the twin-turbocharged Cummins diesel engine superbly detailed, visible thanks to its tilting front bonnet, but the cab doors are openable, revealing the interior as well as the rear cab, with all the necessary elements of its interior and with its practicable folding roof that allows it to be left in sight. Quite a challenge, as big as the Peterbilt 359 itself!

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.

Fine white metal parts, a good pile of cleverly designed photoetches, infinitely detailed decals, rubber tires and luxury instructions make this kit an essential piece for your collection, and a dream come true for Jackie Stewart fans.

Complete set of connectors for pipes and electrical wiring, with 4 strips with different designs, made by 3D printing. The different connectors come perforated on both sides, ready to be able to insert different types of cable without having to make any additional hole. Connectors from strip 2 can be inserted into each other, being like the male and female parts of the real connectors. Although they are valid for any scale, reference S is mainly designed to be used in 1/24 scale models.

1mm thick adhesive foam sheet, which can be bent and adhered to any surface. The texture of the material allows it a certain capacity for deformation, as if it were a cushion. The foam sheet has dimensions of 100mm x 150mm.

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.