Newsletter 580: Go MFH !!!August 31^st, 2023

Model Factory Hiro delights us with the 1/12 scale reproduction of the car with which Rosemeyer was proclaimed champion of Europe in 1936. A season of four races, where he got the victories in the grand prix of Germany, Switzerland and Italy, having to leave in Monaco. Its impressive 16-cylinder V-engine had increased its displacement to 6 liters, delivering 520 hp. A model in which various materials are used, such as white metal, resin, photo-etched parts, turned metal parts, rubber tires, decals and various cables. The rims, the dashboard clocks, the fuel cap and the end of the silencer are made of turned aluminium. The front and rear top covers can be removed, allowing a full view of the finished interior detailing. The kit is based on the version used at the 1936 German GP.

Do NOT go any further, and just endulge yourself watching this new Model Factory Hiro scale model. Its perfect metal parts, its beautiful decals, its tiny photo-etched parts, ... Have you fallen in love with it yet?

This is one of those wonderful kits that you love on first sight. Its extensive parts list, the beautiful decals, those tiny photo-etched parts, the manual including 3D illustrations. Seriously, are you really going to miss it?

A new wonder in 1/43 scale by the hands of MFH, the McLaren MP4/5B that starred the spectacular 1990 Japanese Grand Prix race. One piece of advice: this kit is for reaaally experienced modelers only.

Model kit based on the version of the Honda RA301 that raced in the 1968 French Grand Prix at the Rouen-Les-Essarts circuit, where it finished in second place.

Model kit based on the version of the Honda RA301 that ran in the 1968 British Grand Prix held at the Brands Hatch circuit, where it finished in fifth place. In this race the RA301 was fitted with a new rear wing, which was used in the last half of the season, as well as a modified nose.

Spectacular decoration for your Revell/Esci/Italeri BMW M1 kit at 1/24 scale of the unit with which Dieter Quester, 78 years old, along with Luca Ricciteli, won their category at the 24 Hours of Daytona Classic 2017. As a curiosity, the car was put up for sale immediately after the race.

The 2021 Indianapolis 8 Hours were the second round of the 2021 Intercontinental GT Challenge and the seventh and final race of the 2021 GT World Challenge America, and among the participants was this AMG GT3 Evo, with the famous Mooneye decoration, with the two big eyes on both sides of the car. This decal sheet is designed to be used with the Tamiya kit, and in combination with the transkit for the Evo version developed by LB Production.

Set to transform the Tamiya Ford Focus WRC kit into the version with the Raimund Baumschlager achieved second position in the 2001 Germany Rally, when he had not yet scored for the World Rally Championship. In addition to the decal sheet with all the logos and sponsors, the front apron and rear spoiler used on the versions of the Focus WRC 00, both made of resin, are included.

The history of the Alfa Romeno GTA was not only forged in Europe, but between the late 60s and early 70s many of these agile berlinettas from the Milan manufacturer participated in numerous races in the Trans Am and Scca championships in the USA, in the hands of drivers like Kwech or Winkler. This reference allows you to choose up to six different decorations, all of them belonging to units of the Ausca team. like #34 and #35 of the 4 Hours of Serbing,

Many of us like family cars, so why not? This resin transkit allows the different references of the Golf 3 model, both from Fujimi and Revell, to be transformed into the 5-door variant version. The transkit contains everything needed for the conversion... complete bodywork, front bumper and grille, rear window, taillights, roof rails, and parts to modify the rear of the chassis and interior. Are we going on vacation with the family?

Set of 30 resin pieces printed using 3D technology that reproduce conical head rivets, with a diameter of 0.7 mm. The mounting stem diameter is 0.5 mm. The pieces are delivered on a support with walls, which must be removed to be able to paint the pieces more easily.

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.

Punk Hardcore band logos: Sex Pistols, Ramones, The Clash, Dead Kennedys, Bad Religion. Vans logos and other decorations for cafe racer motorcycles. Chequered flags.

More modifications cannot be asked for! The USCP brand rounds out the loop of parts available for the Hasegawa Mini MPI references with this set that includes the complete engine with the structure of the compartment and the hood with its interior structure. Even some of the engine pipes, such as the fuel feed or the air control pipes are reproduced with the parts. A wonderful reproduction in resin that will allow you to detail to the smallest detail what this little model came to carry under its front hood.

Re-edition of this fantastic decal with the Tyrrell Honda 020 decoration. It replaces the reference ST27-DC639C. It includes the test livery and the different liveries used throughout the 1991 season, divided into three blocks: the beginning of the season with the Brazilian and US GPs, the mid-season with the GPs from Monaco to Spain, and the end of the season, with the Japanese and Australian GPs.

Pair of seats that simulate the design of those marketed by the Slide brand for sports vehicles, with their characteristic "earmuffs" with holes to pass the belts.

Pair of seats that simulate the design of the famous Recaro Speed, which became the desired seat in any vehicle with sporting ambitions in the 80s. Each seat is divided into two pieces, with the base and backrest separated.

For a long time now, the fog lamps of cars were bulky elements, which were mounted separately on the front fenders, or which were placed on bulky grills. Some even wore permanent protection instead of covers to protect them from blows from stones or branches on the road, thinking especially of all-terrain vehicles. This Yamamoto Parts reference reproduces the PIAA brand headlights, with the brand name integrated into the protection piece. Each of the headlights is made up of three pieces; the focus, the transparent glass and the protective cover, facilitating its painting. The diameter of each of the lamps is approximately 5.5 mm.

Photo-etched plate with 4 units of the metal plates used to anchor the competition seats to the floor of the car.

Photo-etched plate with 4 units of the metal plates used to anchor the competition seats to the floor of the car. A whole detail!

Pieces made in 3D printing to simulate the horns often visible through the front grilles of our models. For easier painting, each of the horns comes in two pieces, with the center part and outer casing separated. And no, we couldn't resist... Moc, Moc!

Resin pieces that reproduce the rectangular fog lights widely used both in street vehicles and in competition vehicles. Each of the headlights is made up of three pieces; the focus, the transparent glass, and the protective covers. A set of decals with the Hella logos that go on the covers is included.

We have been stunned by the announcement of the next Tamiya reference at 1/24 scale. A whole stratospheric supercar! And its first assembled image has just been made public at the Nuremberg Toy Fair, as have many of its features... We love that the rear area can be opened to reveal its Cosworth V12 engine, with its curious gullwing engine hood with double leaves reminiscent of classic vehicles. The model reproduces with great realism the most original element of the T.50, the large central rear fan with its internal ducts as in the real car. It also includes photo-etched parts to represent the rear bumper mesh sections, which are attached without the need for glue. In the case of the suspensions, the springs are molded as a separate part from the shocks, which increases realism and makes painting easier. And let's not forget the sheet metal transfers for some of the emblems. Without a doubt, a spectacular kit!

The second version that Tamiya has decided to launch of the Honda CBR1000RR-R kit reproduces the decoration used by Honda in the commemorative version for the 30th "birthday" since the first Fireblade was launched back in 1992. In addition to the new decal sheet printed by Cartograf, faithfully representing the red and blue elements of the tricolor decoration, new parts are also included, such as the Akrapovic exhaust muffler. Once assembled, the model allows the removal of the side and lower fairing components, as well as the fuel tank, revealing all the mechanical parts of this technological marvel.

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.

Limited time reedition of this gorgeous decoration by Studio27.

We love Tamiya's reissues of their "classic" kits, but as has been the case with other reissue kits of late, the new decal sheets are not complete, missing some of the logos the car originally featured. But don't worry, brands like Tabu Design have noticed this detail, and have prepared a decal sheet with all those missing logos for Alitalia's Lancia Stratos Turbo... and even the license plate.