Newsletter 612: 30 years

Special edition of the Williams FW16 kit at 1/12 scale in memory of the last race run by Ayrton Senna 30 years ago. Includes the faithfully reproduced figure of Ayrton Senna.

New re-edition, for a limited time, of the beautiful and detailed 1/24 scale kit of the Ferrari 250GT Berlinetta as it raced in various events in 1957 and 1958, such as the Mille Miglia or the Tour de France Automobile. The kit is made up of pieces made of multiple materials such as white metal, resin, photo-etched parts, turned metal parts, rubber tires, decals to make various versions and cables to detail the part of the engine compartment, which will be visible thanks to the fact that the hood is designed to be removed once the model is assembled. Number #1 corresponds to the winning version in 1958 of the Mille Miglia, number #165 achieved third place in the 1957 Tour de France Automobile, while numbers #163 and #167 participated in the Tour de France Automobile following year, achieving fourth and fifth positions respectively.

New re-edition, for a limited time, of the beautiful and detailed 1/24 scale kit of the Ferrari 250GT Berlinetta as it raced in various editions of the Tour de France Automobile. The kit is made up of pieces made of multiple materials such as white metal, resin, photo-etched parts, turned metal parts, rubber tires, decals to make various versions and cables to detail the part of the engine compartment, which will be visible thanks to the fact that the hood is designed to be removed once the model is assembled. Number #167 participated in the 1957 edition, having to abandon. Numbers #162, #164 achieved third and first position, while number #168 had to abandon, all of them in the 1958 edition. Finally, number #159 participated in 1959, achieving second place.

Catalog of Italeri products and novelties for year 2024.

The perfect complement to the modern and advanced Kawasaki Ninja H2R Carbon. If the manufacturer has already put all the meat on the grill with many of its carbon fiber parts, why can't we do it too with the model? Complete all the fiber parts with this decal sheet from Studio27, which reproduces the different patterns of each of the pieces, and even the different directions of the fiber pattern in the same piece. Totally recommended!

Although the Yamaha YZF-R1M is a street bike, it is becoming more and more common for brands to incorporate some carbon parts, both to reduce weight and to resemble their competition counterparts. Studio27 has created a decal sheet with the necessary carbon patterns to decorate the fairing, fenders, rear cowl, and for other details and parts of your Yamaha YZF-R1M Tamiya kit.

Two meticulous decal sheets with all the carbon fiber patterns you need to bring the Fujimi 641/2 scale model to life. This reference is valid for both the French Grand Prix version and the Monaco Grand Prix

Photo-etched parts set, fabric stripes and metal parts for improving the Porsche 962C, recently released by Hasegawa.

Interesting kit of the Toyota Corolla Levin that the Tom's team used in class 3 up to 1.6 liters in the Japanese Touring Car Championship (JTC). The model includes two different decorations, in addition to the usual plastic parts, with well-fitting parts and a detailed interior.

Set to convert the Hasegawa 1/24 scale kit into the version used by Marku Alen to achieve victory in the 1988 1000 Lakes Finland Rally. In addition to the decal sheet, this set includes the "flat" front hood of the 8V version to replace the one included in the kit. Also included are two photo-etched plates with details such as the grilles that complete the front hood, the fuel filler neck cap, the windshield wipers or the rear emblem of the HF Integrale version.

Decal sheet to reproduce, based on the Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI Tamiya kit, the decoration used on the units of the Schübel Engineering team during the 1994 DTM season, with the team obtaining two second places in both rounds of the first race of the events held on the Nürburgring circuit as the best result.

This kit includes the usual Model Factory Hiro parts list in this scale, and once assembled, it allows you to see all the details of the interior and the mechanical part thanks to its openable front and rear hoods. The rims, intake trumpets, exhaust outlet and headlights are made of turned aluminium. Other details include tires with pre-painted manufacturer's markings. A delight for the modeller!

Set of asphalt wheels with tires for the Peugeot 306 Maxi Kit Car Nunu / Beemax kits. The set comes with 5 3D printed rims imitating the design of the Speedline with 5 spokes and 4 screws, and with 5 rubber slick tires.

18-inch wheel set with resin-printed tires. The tires are embossed with the Toyo Proxes R888R logos. The different inscriptions have also been embossed on the rims, providing a great dose of realism. The set includes several adapters to attach the wheels to kits from different manufacturers. The tires have a width of 12.4 mm and an external diameter of 25.4 mm.

Buckle set to make two belts with four anchor points. Fabric is included in two colours, black and red, and a decal sheet with some of the most important manufacturers of safety harnesses.

Buckle set to make two belts with four anchor points. Fabric is included in two colours, blue and green, and a decal sheet with some of the most important manufacturers of safety harnesses.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Lancia Delta Integrale 16V Group A with which Miki Biasion participated in the Marlboro Safari Rally in 1990, where he was forced to abandon due to an engine problem. The model includes some of the classic elements that are only fitted for the Safari rally, such as the front protection bar or the long-range spotlights under the A-pillar.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the MG Metro 6R4 Group B with which Malcon Wilson participated in the 1986 Lombard RAC Rally, where he could only reach the final seventeenth position after suffering minor problems of various kinds.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Lancia 037 Group B with which Walter Rohrl achieved a resounding victory in the 1983 Rally Germany, winning with an advantage of more than 14 minutes over the second place.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Fiat 131 Abarth Group 4 with which Walter Rohrl achieved victory in the 1980 Rally of Portugal. This victory, along with those achieved in Monte Carlo, Argentina and San Remo, in addition to two seconds positions in New Zealand and the Tour de Corse, allowed Walter Rohrl to be crowned World Rally Champion for the first time.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the 1997 version of the Porsche 911 Turbo, with its spectacular 5-spoke wheels and the new configuration of its spoiler, flatter and more discreet but without losing a bit of performance. With an engine that delivered more than 400 HP, and a torque of 540 Nm, the 911 Turbo, weighing 1,500 kg, accelerated from 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and could reach a maximum speed of 290 km /h. What a bullet!

It was only Ott Tanak's second race aboard the Puma, but that did not stop the 2019 World Rally Champion from bringing out all his talent by achieving victory in the 2023 Rally Sweden. This assembled collector's model reproduces this version of the Ford Puma Rally1 Hybrid.

Collector's assembled model that reproduces the version of the Subaru Impreza WRC S5 with which the Italian driver Piero Liatti achieved the greatest milestone of his sporting career, nothing less than winning an entire Monte Carlo Rally and in an edition where all the works teams were present.

The Alpine Renault team expected a greater leap in quality and performance for the 2023 season that would allow it to compete more frequently for the positions of honor and the podiums of the grand prix, but the reality is that this improvement has not arrived. Despite this, the Alpine shone at specific moments of the season, such as at the Dutch Grand Prix held at the Zandvoort circuit, where Pierre Gasly achieved his only podium of the year, with a hard-fought third place. This assembled Solido model faithfully reproduces the colours and shapes of the A523 used in this race.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Peugeot 306 Maxi used by Thierry Neuville in the Eifel Festival Rally held in Germany, an event outside of his participation in the World Championship as an official Hyundai driver.

The Alpine Renault team expected a greater leap in quality and performance for the 2023 season that would allow it to compete more frequently for the positions of honor and the podiums of the grand prix, but the reality is that this improvement has not arrived. Despite this, the Alpine shone at specific moments of the season, such as at the Monaco Grand Prix, where Esteban Ocon achieved his only podium of the year, with a hard-fought third place. This assembled Solido model faithfully reproduces the colours and shapes of the A523 used in this race.

This collector's model faithfully reproduces the version of the Alfa Romeo Ferrari C43 during its participation with Valtteri Bottas at the wheel in the eighth round of the 2023 season held at the Gilles Villeneuve circuit in Montreal. Bottas finished in tenth position, managing to finish in the points zone for the second time this season.

On the occasion of the 2023 Italian Grand Prix held in Monza, Alfa Romeo decided to paint its two cars with a striking design to pay tribute not only to the launch of Alfa Romeo's latest car, the 33 Stradale, which was presented at the Museum Alfa Romeo 56 years after the car's original launch, but to Alfa Romeo as a whole and the country from which it comes, Italy. A decoration with different lines and gold logos where the tricolor of the Italian flag that adorns the engine cover stands out. This collector's model faithfully reproduces this very special decoration on Valtteri Bottas's car, which with a tenth place, achieved an important point for the team.

This collector's model faithfully reproduces the version of the Alfa Romeo Ferrari C43 during its participation with Zhou Guanyu at the wheel in the third round of the 2023 season, held at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne, where it managed to finish in ninth position.

Set of 4 1/24 scale 3D printed resin rims designed to be mounted on the Tamiya references of the Mercedes 300 SL "gullwing". The design of the rims imitates that of the center-nut Rudge wheels fitted as standard on the Mercedes 300 SL. The rims are prepared to be used together with the tires of the Tamiya kit.

3D printed resin wheels in 1/24 scale. The set includes 4 Dunlop Racing rubber tires, and is designed to fit the Revell Mercedes 300 SLR kit. The center wheel nuts have been redesigned to closely reflect the design used on the 300 SLR, with the star perfectly visible in its center. Also included are the air valves and two sets of adapters to be able to mount the tires on kits 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.

Decal sheet with the design used to camouflage the shapes in many vehicles in the development phase, seeking to hide and confuse the true design of the body. This reference uses a design based on circular motifs in black on a white background.

Decal sheet with the design used to camouflage the shapes in many vehicles in the development phase, seeking to hide and confuse the true design of the body. This reference uses a design based on circular motifs in black on a clear background, so the color of the piece will mark the background color.

Decal sheet with the design used to camouflage the shapes in many vehicles in the development phase, seeking to hide and confuse the true design of the body. This reference uses a design based on black dotted rectangular motifs on a white background.

Decal sheet with the design used to camouflage the shapes in many vehicles in the development phase, seeking to hide and confuse the true design of the body. This reference uses a design based on dotted rectangular motifs in black on a clear background, so the color of the piece will mark the background color.

Carbon decal patterns designed for the different references of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI Group A Tamiya kit at 1/24 scale. The set contains two sheets of carbon fiber decals with the patterns printed on the back of the paper, so that the different carbon pieces have to be cut out. All the parts are numbered and coded in the same way as the part of the kit where they are placed.

Carbon decal patterns designed for the different references of the Toyota Corolla WRC Tamiya kit at 1/24 scale. The set contains two sheets of carbon fiber decals with the patterns printed on the back of the paper, so that the different carbon pieces have to be cut out. All the parts are numbered and coded in the same way as the part of the kit where they are placed.

Carbon decal patterns designed for the different references of the Ford Focus WRC Tamiya kit at 1/24 scale. The set contains two sheets of carbon fiber decals with the patterns printed on the back of the paper, so that the different carbon pieces have to be cut out. All the parts are numbered and coded in the same way as the part of the kit where they are placed.

Carbon decal patterns designed for the different references of the 2001 Subaru Impreza WRC Tamiya kit at 1/24 scale. The set contains two sheets of carbon fiber decals with the patterns printed on the back of the paper, so that the different carbon pieces have to be cut out. All the parts are numbered and coded in the same way as the part of the kit where they are placed.