Newsletter 587: Intake trumpetsOctober 18^th, 2023

Set of parts to detail the upper part of the Cosworth DFV engines of your 1/20 scale plastic models. The intake trumpets are made of turned metal, and also include white metal parts such as the distributor or the injectors, a photo-etched plate and various colored tubes for the pipes.

Set of parts to detail the upper part of the Cosworth DFV engines of your 1/12 scale plastic models. The intake trumpets are made of turned metal, and also include white metal parts such as the distributor or the injectors, a photo-etched plate and various colored tubes for the pipes.

Set of 3D printed parts to detail the intake trumpet area of the Lotus Type 79 Hasegawa kits. Not only the two air grilles with the through holes attract attention, but also the rest of the pieces that make up the set, where we find 9 air funnels (one spare), 2 support plates for the grilles, 12 fuel injectors (6 left and 6 right, two spares for each side), 10 spark plug caps (two spares), the ignition distributor, transparent tube to recreate the fuel hoses and black tube to reproduce the ignition cables. How much detail!

Set of pieces printed in 3D to detail the area of the intake trumpets of the Lotus Type 79 Tamiya kits. Not only the two air grilles with the through holes are striking, but also the rest of the pieces that make up the set, where we find 10 air funnels (two spare), 2 support plates for the grilles, 12 fuel injectors (6 left and 6 right, two spare for each side), 10 spark plug caps (two spare ), transparent tube to recreate the fuel hoses and black tube to reproduce the ignition cables. Spectacular!

High quality resin kit with white metal parts to make the unit of the Brabham BT44 with which Teddy Pilette made his first appearance in the Formula 1 World Championship, on the occasion of the 1974 Belgian Grand Prix held on the circuit of Nivelles-Baulers.

High-quality resin kit to assemble the single-seater that achieved the last Brabham podium in Formula 1, with Stefano Modena achieving third place in the 1989 Monaco Grand Prix. The kit is completed with a multitude of white metal parts, parts in turned metal, several photo-etched plates and a decal sheet, which allow the model to be completed in its high-downforce configuration typical of the Monaco circuit.

High-quality resin kit to assemble the single-seater that participated in the 1989 Japanese Grand Prix held in Suzuka, and where Martin Brundle got fifth position, raising Brabham to the final ninth position in the Constructors' Championship, avoiding in this way having to compete in the preclassifications for the 1990 season. The kit is completed with a multitude of white metal parts, turned metal parts, several photo-etched plates and a decal sheet, which allow the model to be completed with the configuration as it raced at Suzuka.

We are used to seeing the famous orange Jagermeister decorations on the big monsters of the circuits, but that does not mean that there are other disciplines where we find models sponsored by this drink. In the mid-70s, a modest Golf GTI participated in several international rallies with their colors. This decal sheet allows you to choose between 3 options: the 1975 International Hessen Rally with number #24, the 1975 RAC Rally of England with number #52, and the 1976 Monte Carlo Rally with number #74.

Spectacular! We cannot think of another qualifier for this kit. The quality of the details, with fully detailed chassis, suspension, brakes and engine, make this kit a delight for motorcycling fans, apart from all the historical content of this motorcycle with which Eddie Lawson was proclaimed world champion in 1988 with no less than 7 wins throughout the season. Look out! The decals with tobacco advertising are not included in the kit.

The Good Smile Racing team could not repeat victory in the GT300 category of the 2018 Autobacs Super GT Series, although it arrived with options for the final race, which went to the similar car from the Cvstos LEON Racing team. With this complete set of high-quality decals you can reproduce the version of this striking vehicle. The decals include sheets with decals printed in gold to reproduce the stars that are part of the decoration in all their "brightness".

Model kit based on the Ferrari 512S used by the official Ferrari team during the 1970 Le Mans 24 Hours. A complete and detailed model kit including white metal parts, resin, photo-etched parts, turned metal parts, rubber tires, water slide decals, 3D printed parts, etc. Among the 3D printed parts are all the rivets necessary for the exterior detailing of the bodywork, which once assembled allows the front and rear hoods to be removed, as well as the doors.

Complete photo-etched plate to further detail your kit of the Tamiya Ferrari F40, a myth from the end of the 80s. The brake discs, the radiators, the air intake grilles or the guide for the sliding window will appreciate the high level detail and realism provided by these pieces.

There are some classics that never go out of style, and some of Tamiya's Gr.C kits, like the Le Mans winning Jaguar XJR-9, would fall into this category! Take advantage of this limited-time re-edition of the photo-etched plate with everything you need to detail this model. Grilles, radiators, brakes, and much more. Your XJR-9 will look very realistic!

Time-limited re-edition of this photo-etched parts sheet for the Lancia Stratos HF Safari Rally.

Photo-etched parts to improve the realism of the model of the beautiful Fujimi Ferrari 512BB. As you can see in the images, it includes, among other parts, the brake discs, the pedals, the windshield wipers, the plates for mounting the front grille, the exterior mirrors, etc.

Time-limited reedtion of this gorgeous photo-etched parts sheed for the Ferrari 330 P4 kits by Fujimi. Fantastic!!

Excellent 1/12 scale model kit that allows to recreate the Cobra Coupe developed by Caroll Shelby for taking place in the World Sports Car Championship. This new MFH reference contains the parts and decals to assemble one of the following versions: chassis #CSX2601 in its participations in Daytona (number #12), Sebring (number #14) and Le Mans (number #12) from 1965, or chassis #CSX2286 at Le Mans that same year (number #9). For the latter, specific parts are also included, such as the instrument panel or the steering wheel, which are different between the two chassis. A fully detailed model with parts made of the most diverse materials, including white metal, resin, photo-etched parts, turned metal parts, rubber tires pre-painted with the manufacturer's logo and colour stripe, decals, and different types of cables that will allow you to recreate the original vehicle with every little detail. Nice work of art!

Decals to make all the versions of the Mercedes 190E 2.3 16v that raced in the 1984 Race of Champions held in the short variant of the Nürburgring, and that are not included in the Italeri kit. It includes three decal sheets with the numbers and names of all the participating drivers, except for those of Lauda and Senna who come with the model itself.

They were years in which the manufacturers bet heavily on the world rally championship, with several competing officially, so the competition was fierce. In the 2001 Catalunya Rally the Accent WRC could only achieve eleventh position, but that does not mean that this model stops being interesting for lovers of the world of rallying. After a long wait, Reji Model reissues its Hyundai Accent WRC references, with a large number of resin parts and a complete sheet of photo-etched parts with which to increase the detail of the kit. Take the opportunity!

The Hyundai team did not have much luck in the 2002 Monte Carlo Rally, abandoning both cars due to accidents, but that does not mean that this model is one of the most desired by all lovers of the world of rallying. And finally, after a long wait, Reji Model reissues its Hyundai Accent WRC references, with a large number of resin parts and a complete sheet of photo-etched parts with which to increase the detail of the kit. Do not miss it!

Transkit to make the version of the Ford Sierra Cosworth 4x4 Group A with which Patrick Snijers won the Barum Rally in 1991. In addition to the decal sheet, which includes the tobacco logos, the transkit includes parts in resin, parts printed in 3D and photoetched. Apart from the more than interesting Compomotive rims with their vents, an essential detail are the pieces to be able to convert the double front headlight into the single headlight of the street version, and that many of the Sierra 4x4 rallies used. The photo-etched plate reproduces the license plates, the base of the Ford emblem for the front grill, and up to three different types of roof cover for the ventilation of the passenger compartment.

New reference of the resin kit made by Reji of the Hyundai Accent WRC, in what was already its third evolution, and with which Armin Schwarz and Freddy Loix participated in the Rally of Germany in 2002. Luck was not on their side this time , having both cars to abandon.

Resin model to make the versions of the Skoda Fabia WRC with which the official Skoda team participated in the editions of the Deutschland Rally in the 2003 and 2004 seasons, obtaining the best result of Gardemeister's seventh place in 2004. As a novelty, in this reissue the decal sheet also includes the numbers and sponsors for the unit with which Jan Kopecký won the Bohemian Rally of 2004 with the number #504 on its doors.

Dashboard made of resin to be able to adapt the Ford Sierra Cosworth 4x4 kit to the versions that used right-hand drive.

Resin kit made by Reji of the Hyundai Accent WRC, in what was already its third evolution, and which with the appearance of the new Fabia became the vehicle used by some private teams, such as Manfred Stohl's. This reference allows the unit participating in the Germany Rally in 2003, which finished the event in eighteenth position, to be carried out.

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.

Impressive, as usual, the resin from Scale Production, on this occasion to carry out the transformation of any of the Fujimi kits of the Mercedes 190E, both in its Group A versions and in the versions of the 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II, in the station wagon variant of the Mercedes Benz 190 Evo2-T.

High quality resin kit to assemble the March CG891, designed by Adrian Newey, with which Mauricio Gugelmin stayed at the gates of the points in the Japanese Grand Prix held at the Suzuka circuit, achieving the seventh final position. The kit is completed with a multitude of white metal parts, turned metal parts, several photo-etched plates and decals,

Decals to make the version of the Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 with which the Portuguese Coimbra and Silva participated in the fourth round of the 2015 Italian GTs Championship, held at the Imola circuit.

Decals to make the version of the Ford Focus WRC that participated in the 2002 Monte Carlo Rally, achieving the fifteenth final position, where it is easy to identify the nationality of the pair of drivers behind the wheel, since the typical colors used by the official team Ford were replaced by the colors of the German flag. During the 2002 season, Armin Kremer participated in up to six WRC events.

Transkit to transform the Tamiya kit of the Honda NSR500 into the version of the Honda RC211V with which Shinichi Ito finished fourth in the 2002 Japanese Grand Prix. The transkit is made up of high-quality resin parts, white metal, photo-etched parts and decals.