Newsletter 596: Last lapDecember 28^th, 2023

In 1985 the world rally champion was Finnish, and he drove a Peugeot, but to the surprise of many it was not the one everyone expected, but Timo Salonen, who began the season as the teammate of the very fast Vatanen and ended up establishing himself as a driver. In the Portuguese rally he achieved his first victory of the year, and to be able to make this version Decalcas has designed this complete decal sheet, with all the necessary logos and numbers. The decoration of a champion!

The front grille of the Lancia Delta Integrale underwent several changes, with a different configuration in the headlight area depending on the year of manufacture. Not only does the size and type of optics change, but even the surface available for the grille around the headlights is modified. The latest series, to which this reference corresponds, had optics of similar size and a double grille both at the top and at the bottom of the headlights. The set is complemented by an interesting photo-etched plate and a sheet of decals that allow you to complete not only the front grille, but also those of the rest of the car with the corresponding emblems of different versions.

Decal set of Good Year Eagle logos for decorating your 1980s Formula 1 tyres: McLaren MP4/4, Ferrari 641, etc...

Extensive sheet of decals with assorted battery cut-off and fire extinguisher logos in 1/24 scale, valid for all race cars.

Decals for Good Year tires in 1/20 scale, only for the most demanding modelers. The look once placed on your tires is absolutely fantastic. The height of the letters is 2.4 mm.

Decals to make the decoration of the Lancia LC2 that raced in the SPA Francorchamps 1000 Kms of the World Endurance Championship in 1983, where it finished in sixth position ahead of the works LC2 Martini's.

Would you like to build a faithful replica of the iconic Porsche 917 driven by Steve McQueen in the cult film "Le Mans"? And what would you think if once assembled it had a length of 55 cm and a weight of almost 6 kilos? Well, you can do this with this kit from Ixo Collections, with no less than 839 pieces, of which 156 are metal, all of them pre-painted and ready to be assembled. And if this is not enough, the kit allows elements such as the lights to be functional, mounting the electrical installation almost as in the real car, and also has sound functions for both the engine and the horn. Can you ask for more?

The 1930s can be considered the golden age of glamor and sophistication in the automotive world, with vehicles as elegant and extraordinary as the Bugatti Atlantic 57SC Rothschild. Thanks to Ixo Collections, you can now assemble your own replica of this icon of automotive history, with a kit where each element, each color tone and each line is reproduced with absolute precision, having even been validated by the Bugatti Family. The kit contents up of 515 plastic and metal parts, all of them pre-painted and ready to be assembled. Once assembly is complete, the doors open elegantly to reveal its sumptuous interior, the engine hood lifts to reveal its impressive engine, and the boot lid opens to reveal the spare wheel. And if all this were not enough, it has a remote control from which you can control the engine sound and the activation of the front and rear lights. An exceptional reproduction with extreme attention to detail.

Nothing less than the car with which the great Juan Manuel Fangio won his third Formula 1 world title, achieving 4 victories in 7 Grand Prix. Now it is possible to assemble this historic champion in great detail, with a kit that contains no less than 451 parts, of which 114 are metal, all of them pre-painted and ready to be assembled. Once built, the front hood can be raised, revealing its impressive direct injection inline 8-cylinder engine, an engineering prodigy for its time. In addition, the kit has a remote control with which to play the sound of the engine. They are limited units, so don't miss out!

Don't worry. If your idea is to get a unit of the fantastic wheel set from Decalcas for the BMW M1, they already come with the decals and masks included... but who knows, maybe a problem has arisen and you need a replacement, or you see them useful for some other project. For this reason, Decalcas has decided to give the option of separately purchasing the decal sheet with the Goodyear logos for the tires, the BBS logos for the rims, and the decorative ones for the turbofans.

It's here. A true end-of-year classic, the new Tamiya catalog for 2024, with all its latest news not only from the civilian section but also from the rest of the modalities, including its tools and paints. Full color photos on high quality paper. Edited in English, German, French and Spanish.

Decals for the decoration of the Porsche 934 RSR used in the last championship race of the SCCA Trans-American Championship held in 1976 at the Canadian circuit of Trois-Rivieres, where George Follmer with the number #16 not only won the race, but also was crowned the winner of the championship. We especially love the work and definition of the decoration travellers cheques. Great job! This reference can be used with Tamiya 1/12 kits.

Tamiya has always been a reference in the world of modeling for its kits, just as Studio27 is with its photo-etched plates. The combination of both is therefore ideal, and to help detail your Tamiya Tyrrell Honda 020, this great photo-etched plate has everything necessary to improve many of the most visible elements, such as the side panels of the rear and front wings, the latter with its characteristic curved interior panels, as well as the radiator grilles with their frames, among many other details.

Studio27 reissues its photo-etched plate to detail the Tamiya references of the McLaren Honda MP4/7 at 1/20 scale, with elements as interesting as the lateral planes of the rear wing, the covers of the air inlets of the sidepods, the different radiators, and even the engine exhaust manifold gaskets. Are you also wanting to get one?

Studio27 reissues its photo-etched plate to detail the Tamiya references of the McLaren Honda MP4/8 at 1/20 scale, with elements as interesting as different configurations for the side planes for the rear spoiler, the air inlet covers of the sidepods, the brake disc cores, the radiators, and even the suspension system anchors.

Limited time re-edition of these photo-etched parts designed for the 1977 version of the Tyrrell Ford P34 from Tamiya in 1/20 scale. The photo-etched plate includes such interesting elements as the radiators, two different configurations of the rear wing planes, the chassis structure under the cockpit dome, the brake discs, and many more details to give a high degree of realism to your model. Do not stay without them!!

Re-edition of the photo-etched plate to use with the different references of the Fujimi and Revell kits of the incredible Ford GT40. Don't hesitate for a second to use this photo-etched part that includes just the right and minimal pieces to give your model a very real look. Among many other details, it includes the hood closures, the intake grille, the rear engine ventilation grille, the harnesses, etc. Essential!

Photo-etched sheet with some essential components to improve the detailing of the Tamiya kit of the competition version of the Ferrari F40 sponsored by Shell. Grilles, radiators, sliding window frames, skirts, the characteristic gearshift guide grille, pedals, are just some of the many details that are included. Are you going to miss them?

Detail-up set, including resin parts, photo-etched parts, and small turned metal parts, so you can improve the appearance of the Tamiya Suzuki GSX-RR scale kit.

Spectacular and detailed clutch set, composed of resin and photo-etched parts, to replace the much simpler plastic part of the kit. What a change!

Resin parts made in great detail to replace the different footpegs of the Suzuki GSX-RR Tamiya kit.

Resin seat to replace the plastic part of the Tamiya kit.

Without a doubt, Volvo engineer Nils Bohlin deserves to be remembered for his invention, the 3-point seat belt, an item that continues to save thousands of lives every day. And although it began to be assembled as an accessory, with the launch of the 120 series Volvo decided to include it as standard, making it the safest car in the world. And now, thanks to Ixo Collections, you can build your own replica of the elegant two-door version, the Volvo 122S. The kit contains 892 plastic and metal parts, all of them pre-painted and ready to be assembled. Once the assembly is completed, the doors open revealing its elegant interior, the engine hood lifts revealing its engine, and the trunk lid opens. And if all this were not enough, you can control the engine sound and the activation of the front and rear lights. An exceptional reproduction with extreme attention to detail.

Diver figure not included.

Driver not included.

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!

This kit from the MFH "Lightweight" series allows you to choose between the three units of the Abarth Record Monza that participated in the 1959 12 Hours of Sebring, each one in a different color. The number #62 with the red body finished in 29th place, the number #63 with the Aqua body finished in 32nd place, and the number #64 with the white body finished in the 28th position. For which do you decide?

Pieces to completely transform the interior of the Nunu or Beemax Volvo 240 kit, converting it into the street version. Combining resin and 3D printed parts, it includes everything necessary, with parts defined in detail, such as the door panels or the complete dashboard. The instrument panel decals include 4 options, with clock or rev counter, and with odometer in miles or kilometres per hour.

3D printed resin rims in 1/24 scale. The set includes 4 Pirelli Stelvio rubber tires, and is designed to fit the Hasegawa Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa kit. The center wheel nuts have been redesigned to closely reflect the design used on the Testa Rossa, and are included both air valves as adapters to be able to mount the wheels on models from other manufacturers. The diameter of the wheels with the tires mounted is approximately 27,3 mm, with a width of approximately 8,3 mm.

In the 80s, an accessory that was mounted on the rear window became fashionable, with a series of planes that were intended to improve aerodynamics, but without compromising the driver's rearward visibility. If you are a fan of the 80s, you are going to transform your Volvo 240 kit to the street model, or you remember the Volvo 240 of your dreams with this element mounted, what better than to get this reference that fits like a glove on the rear glass of the Nunu / Beemax kit?

Front grille printed with 3D technology that reproduces the front grille mounted on the Volvo 240 in its first years of production, with round headlights instead of rectangular, a thinner grille pattern and more rounded turn signals without a chrome profile.

Do you like bikes? Are you a highly skilled modeler, or want to earn your stripes? In that case, do not miss this exclusive scale model kit of one of the most beautiful and interesting bikes from the last century.

Back to 1920 when the Montgomery British Anzani 8/38hp was born, a gorgeous motorcycle beautifully reproduced in 1/9 scale by Model Factory Hiro. The kit includes hundreds of white metal, rubber, photo-etched and chromed parts.

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.

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.

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.

Do you like bikes? Are you a highly skilled modeler, or want to earn your stripes? In that case, do not miss this exclusive scale model kit of one of the most beautiful and interesting bikes from the last century.