Newsletter 591: Infinitesimal

Give your model an extra dose of realism with these hood latches with quick release security, known colloquially in the racing world as "fridge latches", made in 1/24 scale and manufactured using 3D printing. These latches are designed in detail, allowing the possibility of mounting them in an open hood configuration since the latch is made up of two independent pieces, with the latch plate separated from the latch body. Made with the usual quality of DECALCAS products, and with the convenience of not needing a primer in the painting process to avoid losing detail definition, you will only have to paint and assemble the pieces on your scale model. The necessary parts to assemble 12 complete latches are included.

Give your model an extra dose of realism with these hood latches with quick release security, known colloquially in the racing world as "fridge latches", made in 1/24 scale and manufactured using 3D printing. These latches are designed in detail, allowing the possibility of mounting them in an open hood configuration since the latch is made up of two independent pieces, with the latch plate separated from the latch body. Made with the usual quality of DECALCAS products, and with the convenience of not needing a primer in the painting process to avoid losing detail definition, you will only have to paint and assemble the pieces on your scale model. The necessary parts to assemble 12 complete latches are included.

The Good Smile Racing team not only focused its activity on the Japanese championships, but also participated in some of the most prestigious events on the international calendar, such as the 2017 24 Hours of Spa, with a beautiful and impressive decoration where the color red is the protagonist. You can't deny that it's amazing!

Decal sheet to reproduce the version of the AMG GT3 with which the Good Smile Racing team managed to finish in fifth position in the 2018 Suzuka 10 Hours, belonging to the Intercontinental GT Challenge, and for which they had the experienced and very fast Japanese driver Kamui Kobayashi.

Complete transkit to transform the 1/20 scale Tamiya kit of the McLaren M23 into the version used in the Monaco Grand Prix and in the demonstration carried out by McLaren at the Fuji circuit at the end of the season. The transkit includes a large number of parts in resin, white metal, turned metal, an incredible photo-etched plate and a complete sheet of decals, as well as some cables to get the most detailed details of your model. This version is also characterized by having a higher support for the rear spoiler, a second thinner nose in its central part for the Monaco version, and two different configurations for the engine intake.

Complete transkit to transform the 1/20 scale Tamiya kit of the McLaren M23 into the version used in the 1974 German and Belgian Grands Prix, where Emerson Fittipaldi achieved victory in the second of them. The transkit includes a large number of parts in resin, white metal, turned metal, an incredible photo-etched plate and a complete sheet of decals, as well as some cables to get the most detailed details of your model. This version is also characterized by having a lower height support for the rear spoiler, a much wider nose in its central part and two different configurations for the engine intake.

The 24 Hours of Spa TotalEnergies was the second event of the Intercontinental GT Challenge of 2022, and this Mercedes GT3 Evo participated in it, with a striking decoration full of orange, red and purple tones, and sponsored by Affalterbach, where Mercedes-AMG manufactures the V8 engines and, from spring 2019, the new 4-cylinder high-performance engines. In the race the team achieved a creditable fourth place, finishing on the same lap as the winner.

Behind Darryl O'Young's victory in the GT Cup held in Macau there is a whole story of improvement and good work by the team, since during the course of the first race his driver suffered a strong impact, destroying the car. The race was suspended because, due to lack of light, it was impossible to restart the race, so despite the accident, O'Young finished the first race in second position... but now a new race began in the pits to rebuild the car overnight and could be ready for the second race the next day. The team achieved the feat of having the car on time, and the driver rewarded them with a perfect performance, winning the second race and, with it, the overall event count. A story like this well deserved such a well-made decal, and thus be able to reproduce this eye-catching version of the Mercedes AMG GT3 Evo.

Simply spectacular is this Mercedes Benz Actros GigaSpace that Italeri brings us. Among the most remarkable points of this kit are its two decal sheets, one of them featuring hot printing techniques, that will make your jaw drop.

Enormous and incredibly detailed scale model kit of the Classic Western Star 4964, an American truck that marked an era. The kit includes a huge parts break up, featuring chromed plastic parts, rubber tyres, standard plastic parts and a BIG decals sheet printed in Italy.

Huge and detailed kit of one of the most classic and famous trucks used for road transport, the Peterbilt 378. The kit includes an extensive parts list that includes chrome plastic parts, rubber tires, plastic parts, and a large sheet of decals.

New edition of the Scania T143H 6x2. Together with the usual Italeri parts break-up, you will also find a fantastically designed decal sheet that allows you to build two different decorations. Once assembled, the scale model measures 31.3 cm long.

Kit made by Italeri based on brand new molds. Includes the entire detailed cabin interior, as well as the engine and chassis. You can mount it with the driver's door open or closed. Includes photo-etched parts, decals, plastic parts and a sheet of chrome vinyl.

In the year that marks 45 years since its original release, Tamiya has decided to re-issue the 1/20 scale version of the Porsche 935 in the Vaillant colors, a model that revolutionized Porsche's approach to its relationship with its client computers. And the Kremer brothers developed the Porsche 935 in such a way that not only did they begin to beat the factory cars, but their evolutions began to be mounted on the rest of the Porsches, and with the permission of the factory. The "K" sagas were born. The kit, unlike the original, comes unmotorized, but includes new decals printed by Cartograf and new tires, maintaining the rest of its qualities, such as the detailed six-cylinder turbocharged engine that once assembled, we can admire by removing the rear hood. The decal sheet allows for 2 versions to be made, the usual one used by Bob Wollek in the DRM with the number #51, and also the one used in the Nürburgring 1000 km with John Fitzpatrick with the number #4. Long live the classics!

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 RUF in different sizes to be able to use them in your models at different scales.

The Lotus 56 could be considered one of the most innovative or extravagant single-seaters of all time, depending on how you look at it, since it not only had four-wheel drive, but also used a gas turbine manufactured by Pratt & Whitney. And the fact is that this invention worked very well, since it achieved pole position in the Indianapolis 500 and remained in front of the race for many laps. Thanks to MFH, who after a long time has decided to reissue this reference, we will be able to choose between any of the 4 units of this car that were presented to the starting grid, with the number #60 of Joe Leonard with his characteristic yellow nose and author of the pole between them. The kit mainly includes pieces of white metal, resin, turned metal, several photo-etched plates and decals, and as a detail, it even has a fifth tire with its tread painted in yellow to be used in the number #60 version. Marvelous!

Another myth of road transport is once again available, the Volvo FH-16, and in this case in its version with its Globetrotter XL cabin, which makes it even suitable for two people to sleep comfortably in it. A kit to enjoy with the assembly of this tractor head thanks to its extensive parts list, and that allows you to assemble in detail not only the cabin, but also the mechanical parts, including its 6-cylinder engine with a displacement of 16 liters. The decal sheet of this Italeri reference is very special, not only because of its striking red color, but also because of its colorful and floral design. Flower Connection!

A5 size decal sheet that simulates the texture of a fine wood board, and that you can not only use to recreate the wooden pieces present in many civil vehicles, but also in your dioramas and vignettes. The decals are printed by Cartograf, they are very easy to use and adapt to any surface.

A5 size decal sheet that simulates the texture of the grain of a fine wood board, and that you can not only use to recreate the wooden pieces present in many civil vehicles, but also in your dioramas and vignettes. The decals are printed by Cartograf, they are very easy to use and adapt to any surface.

Featuring 295 parts and 36,3 cm long, here is the last from Revell firetrucks. An enoooooormous kit with an impressive parts break up, including engine, tools compartments, hoses, ...

Guide bushings for use on 1/12 scale brake discs. Enhance the realism of your brake discs with these bushings, which come separated into two parts, one of the pieces being the flat T-shaped outer bushing and the other being the inner nut. Made of resin using 3D printing, they reproduce all the details, such as the chamfered part of the screw nut. Made with the usual quality of DECALCAS products, with these pieces the use of primer is optional, so you will only have to worry about painting and gluing on your scale model.

The Tyrrell 007 was the successor to the Tyrrell 006, the car with which Jackie Stewart won his third and last Formula 1 World Champion title in 1973, retiring that same year. The Tyrrell 007 debuted in the 1974 season, and was used until the 1976 season, where it was still used in the first races of the season before being replaced by the six-wheeled P34. And precisely taking as a starting point the 1/12 scale kit of the Tamiya P34, this wonderful and elaborate transkit will allow you to assemble the most evolved version of the Tyrrell 007, as used in the USA West Grand Prix held in Long Beach, where Patrick Depailler managed to finish in third position. The transkit allows the entire kit to be converted, of which practically only its Cosworth DFV engine is used. Are you ready for the challenge?

Neither of the two Scuderia Filipinetti cars managed to see the finish line in the 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans, but it must be recognized that the Ferrari 512S is one of the most beautiful prototypes that Ferrari has built. Thanks to Marsh Models, you will now be able to build this model, with a high-quality resin kit that also includes several photo-etched plates and white metal parts that allow you to assemble the model with a great amount of detail.

Another of the great drivers who got behind the wheel of the powerful Can-Am vehicles was Francois Cevert, who during the 1972 season participated in several races with a Mclaren M8F of the Young American Racing team, achieving victory in the Donnybrooke race , in addition to podiums at Watkins Glen (3rd), Road America (2nd) and Laguna Seca (3rd). This high-quality resin kit, which also includes several photo-etched plates and white metal parts, will allow you to assemble this model with a great amount of detail.

This Marsh Models reference allows you to choose between three different versions of the McLaren M6A, in a high-quality resin kit that also includes several photo-etched plates and white metal parts, so you can assemble the model with a great amount of detail. The livery options correspond to the number #29 and #44 used in the 1969 Can-Am series by Fred Baker and Jerry Hansen respectively, and with Gordon Dewar's #47 from 1970. The most difficult thing will be choosing which one to build!

Up to four different versions of the McLaren M8F available in this Marsh Models reference, in a high-quality resin kit that also includes several photo-etched plates and white metal parts, so you can assemble the model with a great amount of detail. The decoration options correspond to the #2 number raced by Gregg Young in 1972, the #55 of Roger McCaig also in 1972, the #13 of Warren Agor in 1973 and the #6 of John Cordts in 1974. Which one do you choose to start with?

At the beginning of 1977, the Wolf Dallara WD1 had a less evolved aerodynamic configuration, with the large rear wing resting on body side extensions and without the supplementary front wing seen since mid-season. This kit from Marsh Models allows you to make this version of the WD1, and you can choose between two versions; the one used by Chris Amon in the Can-Am series race held in Mont-Tremblant, or the one used by Giles Villeneuve in the race held in Watkins Glen. A high-quality resin kit that also includes several photo-etched plates and white metal parts, so you can assemble the model with a great amount of detail.

There was a time when Formula 1 drivers could combine different sporting programs, often ending up in championships such as Can-Am, with vehicles as powerful as the F1s of the time. In the 1977 Mosport event, the grid had drivers like Patrick Tambay, Alan Jones, Bobby Rahal, George Follmer... and another driver who had just debuted just 1 month before and who would become a myth, Gilles Villeneuve. Thanks to Marsh Models, we can assemble one of the vehicles used by the Canadian driver, with a high-quality resin kit that also includes several photo-etched plates and white metal parts, so that you can assemble the model with a great amount of detail. .

Resin kit at 1/43 scale to be able to make the semi-official unit of the Volvo 142 prepared by Volvo England, and which participated in the 1974 edition of the Lombard RAC Rally finishing in sixth position.

Nowadays it is surprising to talk about Volvo in rallies, and even more so achieving podiums and good results, but in the 60s and 70s it was common to see Volvos flying around the stretches of half the world. Thanks to Arena Modelli, we can now assemble at 1/43 scale the Volvo 142 that, in the hands of Walfridsson and Jensen, flew through the stages of the 1973 RAC rally to achieve a prestigious fourth place overall.

In the 70s, it was common to see different Volvos participating in rallies, with fast and above all reliable cars, like this Volvo 142 S that, with the Swedes Söderström and Palm; they finished 24th overall in the 1971 East African Safari Rally,

Resin kit that allows you to choose between two versions of the Alfa Romeo Gta that competed in various hill-climb events, with the more than recognizable colors of its main sponsor Jagermeister. The decal sheet includes numbers #189, corresponding to the Malegno Borno hill-climb, where it mounted a spectacular front spoiler, and #546 corresponding to the Trento Bondone hill-climb.

Resin kit to make the Volvo 142 first series with which Marku Alen made his first and stellar appearance in the 1000 Lakes Rally in 1972. The Finnish driver, together with his co-driver Toivonen, finished in third place overall. The decal sheet also allows for the version of the team's other car with the number #40, driven by the female pair Heinnonen and Saaristo, who finished the rally in twentieth place.

This version of the Alfa Romeo Gta sponsored by Jagermeister was one of the protagonist in the Pedavena Croce d'Aune climb in 1972. Arena Modelli has reproduced it in this resin kit at a 1/43 scale, also including white metal parts and photo-etched parts,

In 1975, the Alfa Romeo Gta that Brunner had been driving was used by Manin, who participated in some hill-climb races, such as the Bressanone S.Andrea. Now you can reproduce this version thanks to this resin kit from Arena Modelli.

1/43 scale resin kit to make the version of the Alfa Romeo GTA that participated in some events of the 1973 DRM German Touring Car Championship with the driver Rainer Maschke at the wheel.