Newsletter 579: El Torito

Decal sheet with the logos of the spare parts and accessories brand "Autobacs", in different sizes to be able to use them in your models at different scales.

Decal sheet with the logos of the shock absorber brand "Koni", in different sizes to be able to use them in your models at different scales.

Decal sheet with the logos of the racing seats and harness brand "Mod'Plastia", in different sizes to be able to use them in your models at different scales.

Without a doubt, the Lamborghini Aventador is quite a machine, which the specialist in extreme preparations Liberty Works also has in its catalogue, with a spectacular body kit seasoned with a huge spoiler and a substantial drop in height. But some of its owners are not satisfied with having such an exclusive car within the reach of very few, and they still go a little further, decorating their car in an almost unique way. This has given rise to incredible decorations that, thanks to S.K. Decals can now also be transferred to your Aoshima kit of the Aventador LB Works. We love how the Monster Energy colors look on it, which are applied to a bodywork where the carbon fiber patterns are visible (which are included in the decal set)... and how could we not imagine what could be done with it in a gymkhana?

Without a doubt, the Lamborghini Aventador is quite a machine, which the specialist in extreme preparations Liberty Works also has in its catalogue, with a spectacular body kit seasoned with a huge spoiler and a substantial drop in height. But some of its owners are not satisfied with having such an exclusive car within the reach of very few, and they still go a little further, decorating their car in an almost unique way. This has given rise to incredible decorations that, thanks to S.K. Decals can now also be transferred to your Aoshima kit of the Aventador LB Works. How about this one of a classic that already goes beyond the world of competition? And it is that the colors of Gulf are recognizable anywhere in the world...

Without a doubt, the Lamborghini Aventador is quite a machine, which the specialist in extreme preparations Liberty Works also has in its catalogue, with a spectacular body kit seasoned with a huge spoiler and a substantial drop in height. But some of its owners are not satisfied with having such an exclusive car within the reach of very few, and they still go a little further, decorating their car in an almost unique way. This has given rise to incredible decorations that, thanks to S.K. Decals can now also be transferred to your Aoshima kit of the Aventador LB Works. Aren't you going to tell us that Martini's decor doesn't suit him?

Without a doubt, the Lamborghini Aventador is quite a machine, which the specialist in extreme preparations Liberty Works also has in its catalogue, with a spectacular body kit seasoned with a huge spoiler and a substantial drop in height. But some of its owners are not satisfied with having such an exclusive car within the reach of very few, and they still go a little further, decorating their car in an almost unique way. This has given rise to incredible decorations that, thanks to S.K. Decals can now also be transferred to your Aoshima kit of the Aventador LB Works. Or perhaps you don't find this decoration with Doraemon motifs striking enough? The set includes a mask to easily define the white colour in the front area, in what is the snout of the famous "cosmic cat"...

Have you made a right hand drive version of the Ford Sierra? Surely you have come across the particularity of the different direction of the windshield wipers. Well, Reji too, and that's why it has developed a set of photo-etched parts to improve the windshield wipers of the 1/24 scale kits of the Tamiya Ford Sierra, both the RS500 and the XR4i versions, with right-hand drive. And the same is true if your Sierra is one of the Sierra Cosworth 4x4 D.Modelkits references.

Pair of seats made of resin to replace those of your models of the different Porsche 911 and 930 Turbo at 1/24 scale. The details of these seats make the difference, not only for incorporating the electric control panel for seat adjustments or the handles to allow access to the rear spaces, but also for how even the small wrinkles that form in the leather folds seats have been simulated. Spectacular!

USCP has developed a new dashboard for the new Mini Cooper Hasegawa references. This dashboard for left-hand drive versions differs from the dashboard included in the kit because it does not have an air conditioning unit, so the bulky air mixing box for the air conditioning system disappears from the bottom, and the dashboard central located air conditioning grilles, which are replaced by three dial clocks. Decals are included for said dial clocks, corresponding to oil temperature, voltmeter and a real clock.

USCP has developed a new dashboard for the new Mini Cooper Hasegawa references. This dashboard for right-hand drive versions differs from the dashboard included in the kit because it does not have an air conditioning unit, so the bulky air mixing box for the air conditioning system disappears from the bottom, and the dashboard central located air conditioning grilles, which are replaced by three dial clocks. Decals are included for said dial clocks, corresponding to oil temperature, voltmeter and a real clock.

We believe that the different versions and evolutions of the Lancer are almost cult models beyond any doubt. In fact, many of them have special editions and liveries that refer to Mitsubishi Motors' competition department, Ralliart, as is the case with the scale model presented to us by Fujimi. Starting from the base of the Evo VIII, a version that simulates the colors used in the world rally by the Lancer WRC, with its sides, roof and hoods in silver, easily reproducible thanks to the decal sheet, and with other specific elements such as the 5-spoke wheels in black. A model that can give a lot of play.

Extensive set of garage tools for building your dioramas or decorating your models.

After his "controversial" victory in the 1979 Giro d'Italia Automobilistico, Moretti's red Porsche 935 was present at the 1980 edition, with the pairing of Giorgio Schön and Emilio Radaelli driving the 935 on the stages rally. They could not repeat victory, since they had to retire due to engine problems.

The Porsche 935 Joest that had previously been used by Moretti was delivered to Colombian Mauricio de Narváez, who used it in several IMSA Championship races in 1981, redecorated in blue and white in the image and likeness of his previous Porsche Carrera RSR. In the 100 miles of Sears Point he managed to finish fifth overall.

One of the last appearances of the Joest-prepared Porsche 935 used by Gianpiero Moretti in the IMSA Championship. This version was raced in the last event of the 1983 season, the 3 Hours of Daytona, where accompanied by Van der Merwe they achieved seventh place overall.

Giampiero Moretti's history in the US is long, with countless participations. In the 1978 season he shared the wheel in this beautiful Porsche 935 with Charles Méndez in the 6 hours of Talladega, retiring by accident.

For several years, Moretti and his Momo-sponsored Porsches were regulars on the grids of the IMSA Championship. In 1978, he took second place in the race held in Portland, with this beautiful livery where yellow still dominated red.

With an all-Italian team of drivers, and entered by the Jolly Club in the 1979 Daytona 24 hours, this Porsche 935 surprised by taking pole position. Unfortunately, during the race they had to retire with engine problems.

Resin kit of the Porsche 911 Carrera RS, with a decal sheet that allows between two versions, corresponding to the 1976 Tour de France Automobile and the 1976 Giro d'Italia, in both cases with the driver Francis Roussely at the wheel.

Resin kit to make at 1/43 scale the precious Porsche 935 Joest that won the Daytona 250 in 1980, with the pilots Moretti and Joest at their controls.

Driven by the pairing of Ridgley and Cook in the Watkins Glen 6 Hours in 1977, this Carrera RSR, characterized by mounting the 935's rear wing, failed to finish the race.

Set of fasteners, buckles, and even the anchoring rings to the chassis, to make the safety harnesses for rally vehicles and GTs in 1/24 scale. They are designed for use with 2mm wide tape. Each set allows up to three complete harnesses to be assembled, as it has three central anchoring cores.

Tarmac wheelset for Nunu's Porsche 911 SC RS scale kit. Tire sizes have been adjusted and the design of the Fuchs rims improved. 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.

Tarmac wheel set for Nunu's Porsche 911 SC RS scale kit. Tire sizes have been adjusted and the design of the Fuchs rims for the front axle has been improved, including new Speedline rims for the rear. 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.

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.

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 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.

Here you have this incredible set, designed to create one of the best decorations of the Ford Fiesta WRC, the Fourmaux - Jamoul unit driven in 2021 in the Croatian and Kenyan rallies. It features special edition Castrol logos with the names of company employees. The blue color of the decals has been carefully combined with the Tamiya TS-93 color, for the best possible result!

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.

Big surprise with Tamiya's announcement of its new reference in their motorcycle range, none other than the exclusive Superleggera V4. Its 998cc engine, which is bolted to the frame, is highly detailed, as well as the fairing with its carbon fiber aerodynamic wings. The chain is divided into two sections, improving the detail of the links, and you can even choose between the street and racing versions for the instrument panel. As usual, a spectacular work by Tamiya, with much more to discover!