Newsletter 588: The launching of the P34

Transkit to convert the Tyrrell P34 Tamiya kit into the version that made its debut on the tracks on the occasion of the BRDC International Trophy in 1976, with Jody Scheckter at the wheel. It was not its "official debut", not because the race was a not-scored event, but because finally Scheckter, after testing the car in practice, decided to participate in the race with his Tyrrell 007, but it was the first laps of the P34 in an event of F1 and, furthermore, and as a curious fact, it is the only version of the P34 that had a raised air intake, since for the next race, the Spanish Grand Prix, where the P34 already competed in its first race and which officially considered its debut, these types of air intakes were prohibited. The transkit includes resin parts for the nose, the engine cover with the raised air intake and the cockpit, white metal parts for the mechanical parts, two complete photo-etched plates plus an extra one to use as a template to paint the logos of Goodyear tires, and a decal sheet.

If you are an advanced modeler and you really like motorcycle scale models, do not miss building this fantastic Model Factory Hiro scale model. Resin parts, white metal parts, nuts and bolts, wires, rubber parts, and an endless number of little treasures to build one of the most beautiful motorcycles of the 40s.

Meng Model continues to delight us with models from the BMW range, now it is the turn of one of its latest Enduro creations. The first designs are spectacular, although finally the kit does not include the set of suitcases that BMW offers for this model, which can be purchased separately as an extra.

Entered in the 1973 Tour de France Automobile by Team Sonauto, and with Ballot Lena and Morenas at their controls, this car with its "psychedelic" decoration failed to finish the event.

In 1974 the Sonauto competition team was once again present in the Tour de France Automobile, this time with the female crew made up of Charlotte Vernay and Madeleine Fouquet, who finished in 14th place overall with this very "colorful" Porsche.

Spectacular "psychedelic" decoration of Egreteaud and Rolland's Porsche 911, which unfortunately had to be withdrawn in the 1970 Tour de France Automobile.

This Porsche, with its prominent front apron and massive rear wing, which features body braces to maintain its position, was driven by John Paul to sixth overall in the 1977 Mid America 100.

Precious decoration of this Porsche 934 participant in the 6 hours of Silverstone in 1977, where it finished in seventh position overall and 1st in the GT category.

Bought by the American team Electrodyne, the Porsche 934 formerly belonging to Moretti kept the colors of the Momo livery. The car was used by Vincentz in some IMSA championship races in 1979, the kit version being the one corresponding to the Mid Ohio 500.

This Corvette, sponsored by the BFG tire brand, was used by Canadians Mason and Duval in their country's Endurance Series in 1973.

Re-edition of the reference ARE157, which had been sold out for a long time. Its decal sheet allows you to choose to build between the versions of the Lancia Stratos of the Chardonnet team that, driven by the Darniche and Mahé couple, competed in the 1975 (number #180) and 1977 (#174) editions of the Tour de France Automobile.

Decals to make the version of the Seat Fiat 124 Sport 1600 of the Reverter Team (Orense, Spain) in its participation in the legendary Monte Carlo in 1973, doing a great race until they were delayed because of other participants who got stuck in the snow, blocking the way.

Replacement decals for the Decalcas reference DCL-PAR085.

Little by little the model saga of "the Fast & Furious" is being completed, and now it is time for the Nissan used by the character of Letty Ortiz, played by actress Michelle Rodriguez. The transkit includes everything necessary so that you can transform any of the Fujimi Nissan Silvia S14 references, including the complete body nose, the side skirts and the rear bumper to modify the body of the kit, the headlights in transparent resin, various parts of the interior such as the dashboard, the central tunnel, the seats and door panels, the complete wheels including rubber tires, a photo-etched plate or the necessary set of decals. Do we accelerate?

Complete set of wheels to convert the Hyundai i20 WRC+ kits manufactured by Belkits to their snow version. This set includes rims, studded tires and wheel hubs with nuts, with a separate center cap, which can be mounted with a magnet for removal. And to be able to adjust the heights correctly, a suspension set with bushings, springs and shock absorbers is also included, so that those on the kit can be directly replaced without major complications. The result is spectacular!

Set of parts designed to provide greater realism to the rear of the classic Tamiya kit of the Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth in its transformation to the group A rally version, with its characteristic large fuel tank with a specific design to allow the placement of the spare wheel. The piece that simulates the rear part of the cabin presents exquisite details of the panels, the floor, or the anchors on the suspension turrets. Spectacular!

Detailed brake set for the classic Tamiya kits of the Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth. The set is designed with the measurements fitted by the Sierra in its group A versions used in rallies, allowing the assembly of both front and rear brakes to be made. The components are printed separately, making them easy to paint.

Decal sheet to be able to make the version of the AMG GT3 winner of the Indianapolis 8 Hours in 2022. A paint mask sheet is included to facilitate painting the red zone on the upper part of the bodywork. 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.

The Leon Racing team continues to participate with the Mercedes AMG GT3 included in the GT300 category of the Japanese Super GT Championship. With this decal sheet it is possible to make the version of the 2023 season. 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.

Pearl red color tone similar to that used on Letty's Nissan 240SX S14 in Fast and Furious. It is the perfect shade to use in the USCP transkit.

In the 1988 season, a second structure, although closely linked to Lancia, also began to use units of the powerful Lancia Delta HF 4WD. Reji Model's fourth option of its transkit for the Delta 4WD allows one of the two units that the Jolly Club used in its participation in the 1988 Rally Portugal, where Fiorio (number #9) and Loubet (number #7) achieved finish second and third respectively behind the official Lancia Martini. The transkit consists of a complete resin body without the bulky fenders or the bulging hood of other versions, the exterior mirrors, the roof air intakes, photo-etched with the different grilles, the windshield wipers, harness buckles and other details, as well as the decal sheet with the Totip decoration.

We are still learning details of this kit of an icon of the American automobile industry, but as a preview, it can be completed in any of its three variants, whether convertible, with a hardtop or with a soft top roof. Among the varied amount of materials included is the carpet inside the cabin, which will come in three colors to be able to reproduce any of the interiors available for the 1960 C1 versions. The tires have the white band pre-painted on the rubber itself, achieving a hyperrealistic finish. I can't wait for it to arrive!

Base with 40 3D printed units of On/Off switches designed for 1/24 scale models. The switches are delivered on a support prepared to break the walls so that the pieces can be painted more easily.

Base with 40 3D printed units of rims air valves designed for 1/20 and 1/24 scale models. The valves are delivered on a support prepared to break the walls and thus be able to paint the pieces more easily.

Base with 40 3D printed units of tire air valves designed for 1/24 scale models. The valves are delivered on a support prepared to break the walls so that the pieces can be painted more easily.

Scale kit to assemble the version of the silver Porsche 917K Martini that raced in the 1000 km of Monza in 1971. A complete and detailed kit that includes white metal parts, resin parts, photo-etched parts, vacuum formed parts, turned metal parts, rubber tires with prepainted manufacturer's logos, decals, etc. Once assembled, the model allows you to remove the front and rear hoods, as well as the doors, leaving the complete interior and mechanical parts visible. This reference includes two striking induction ducts at the rear that are located on the rear engine cover.

Scale kit to be able to assemble the versions of the Porsche 917K of the John Wyer Automotive Engineering team that raced in the events of the 24 hours of Le Mans and the 1000 km of Monza in 1971. A complete and detailed kit that includes white metal parts, parts resin, photo-etched, vacuum-formed, turned metal parts, rubber tires with pre-painted manufacturer's logos, decals, etc. Once assembled, the model allows you to remove the front and rear hoods, as well as the doors, leaving the complete interior and mechanical parts visible. This reference has a different front hood than other teams' cars, with a central air intake under the front window and a different arrangement of the air outlets over the front wheels.

Scale kit to assemble the version of the Martini team that won the 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans. A complete and detailed kit that includes white metal parts, resin parts, photo-etched parts, vacuum formed parts, turned metal parts, rubber tires with prepainted manufacturer's logos, decals, etc. Once assembled, the model allows you to remove the front and rear hoods, as well as the doors, leaving the complete interior and mechanical parts visible. This reference features a front hood with different air intakes for the grilles compared to the previous season's version, in addition to vertical fins that were mounted on the back of the rear hood to improve high-speed stability on the straights.

Model kit based on the Porsche 917K used by the Automotive Engineering team during the 1970 Le Mans 24 Hours, with a wider rear hood compared to the one used that same year at Daytona. Neither of the two team cars made it to the finish line. A complete and detailed model that includes white metal and resin parts, photo-etched, vacuum-formed parts, turned metal parts, rubber tires, decals, etc. Once assembled, the model allows you to remove the front and rear hoods, as well as the doors, revealing the complete interior and mechanical parts.