Newsletter 614: A modern pig

New installment of Komakai's Fast Guides series, with a publication full of exquisite photographs that cover in great detail the spectacular Porsche 991 GT3 RSR after its participation in the 2018 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Includes 32 full color pages with detailed images of the interior, exterior, wheels, etc...

Reedition of this Italeri classic to commemorate the 80th anniversary of this classic car, now with new decals featuring six different possible decorations. The model includes injected plastic tires as well as rubber tires.

Tamiya re-edits its reference 24019, originally released in 1981, for a limited time. The kit faithfully reproduces the elegant style of the real vehicle. During assembly you can select between the version with a sliding roof or a sheet metal roof. Both the interior and the lower part of the chassis are reproduced in great detail. This re-edition benefits from updated decal sheet and instruction manual.

Tamiya launches its second variant of its Nissan Fairlady 240 kit at 1/24 scale, reproducing in this case the Street-Custom version. This version differs from the "standard" 240Z by its shorter nose with spoiler, its raised front bumper, its engine with three carburettors (instead of two), its two exhaust pipes instead of one, the lowered suspension and, above all, all because of its wider wheels. In short, a 240Z with an even more aggressive look! The kit includes all the elements necessary to complete this popular customization, with the possibility of choosing between the Japanese version (right-hand drive) and the American version under the Datsun brand (left-hand drive). Also included are new high quality decals and metal transfers for elements such as emblems.

Complete complete set of the brake system designed for the 1/12 scale kits of the McLaren MP4/2C by Protar/Italeri. The set consists of 4 brake discs, 4 hubs with a hollow shaft where the thread has even been detailed, 4 central cores, 8 brake calipers, since two calipers were used on each brake disc, and 4 central nuts, that are operational. Additionally, 4 T-connections and braided cable are included for detailing brake lines. The set comes with a tool to facilitate the assembly of the nuts.

Rim and tire set designed for the 1/12 scale kits of the McLaren MP4/2C by Protar/Italeri, and that will help you improve the final appearance of your model thanks to its correct dimensions. The set consists of 4 13-inch rims, where even the fixing pins have been detailed with the pins printed separately, 4 air valves. and 2 front tires and 2 rear tires where the inscriptions on both sides have also been detailed in volume, recreating the original tire markings. More detail, impossible!

Set of stencils that will allow you to paint with complete ease and precision the Goodyear Eagle logos on the front and rear tires of the set of rims and tires reference A054-2024 from Stone Models.

Set of stencils to easily and accurately paint the "Good Year - Eagle" markings on the front and rear tires of Tamiya Formula 1 kits that participated in the seasons between 1985 and 1992.

Set of stencils to easily and accurately paint the "Good Year - Eagle" markings on the front and rear tires of Tamiya Formula 1 kits that participated in the seasons between 1993 and 1997.

Set of stencils to easily and accurately paint the "Good Year - Eagle" markings on the front and rear tires of Tamiya Formula 1 kits that participated in the seasons between 1976 and 1978. Note! This set is not valid for the front tires of the Tyrrell P034.

Set of stencils to easily and accurately paint the "Good Year - Eagle" markings on the front and rear tires of Tamiya Formula 1 kits that participated in the seasons between 1979 and 1984.

Resin kit to reproduce the Tucker 48 or Tucker Torpedo, one of the most exclusive American cars, not only because only 51 units were made, many of which are currently in perfect condition, but because a helicopter engine was used as mechanics. A kit developed with great attention to detail, with several finishing options depending on the version we want to assemble.

Complete and varied set of hexagonal bolt design, ideal for detailing any type of model. 10 different types of screws are included, with 5 measurements for each of the two designs; with or without washer. The measurements of each design range from 0,6 mm to 1,0 mm, which are measured between the opposite faces of the bolt heads. The references with washer have diameters from 0,8 mm to 1,4 mm. Each measurement has 50 units, making a total of 500 units.

Complete and varied set of bolt head with nut design, ideal for detailing any type of model. 10 different types of screws are included, with 5 measurements for each of the two designs; with or without washer. The measurements of each design range from 0,6 mm to 1,0 mm, which are measured between the opposite faces of the bolt heads. The references with washer have diameters from 0,8 mm to 1,4 mm. Each measurement has 50 units, making a total of 500 units.

Complete and varied set of hexagonal head bolts with hole, ideal for detailing any type of model. 10 different types of screws are included, with 5 measurements for each of the two designs; with or without washer. The measurements of each design range from 0,6 mm to 1,0 mm, which are measured between the opposite faces of the bolt heads. The references with washer have diameters from 0,8 mm to 1,4 mm. Each measurement has 50 units, making a total of 500 units.

Thanks to this decal sheet designed by SK Decals, you will now be able to recreate the decoration used by the West Surrey Racing team on its cars in the 2012 BTCC season, where its main sponsor, eBay, took on a greater role if possible on the bodywork. Would the car be auctioned at the end of the season?

For touring car racing fans, seeing Watsons colors is synonymous with racing in Macau... and this livery is no exception. For the last race of the 2006 WTCC season, Andy Priaulx's BMW 320 was dressed in the classic colours of the Hong Kong watermark, winning the first race and achieving fifth position in the second. This decal sheet allows you to reproduce this version based on BMW 320si E90 Nunu kit at 1/24 scale.

Guaranteed quality when painting the windows of Heller's Citroen DS3 WRC kit with the pre-cut masks from Decalcas. Includes masks for the windows and front and rear windscreens. A complete success!

High-quality resin kit, with photo-etched plates and white metal parts so that you can assemble in great detail the spectacular version of the March BMW 82G entered in the 1984 24 Hours of Daytona, with its curious decoration where you can see the claws of a crab on the front fins. Unfortunately, an accident during qualifying prevented him from starting the race.

High-quality resin kit with which you can choose between four different versions of the Porsche 908/02 participating in different events held in 1969 and 1970. Number #41 corresponds to the winning car in the 1969 Hessenpreis Hockenheim, a race not scored for any championship, but which had a high quality entry. The next number, #53, was entered in the 1970 24 Hours of Daytona, where it could not complete the race, while the last two options with numbers #55 and #57 participated in the 1970 Brands Hatch 1000 kilometers, with mixed luck, since the #55 could not compete in the race due to an accident in qualifying, while the #57 achieved fourth position. The kit also includes several photo-etched plates and white metal parts, so you can assemble the model and the chosen version with a great amount of detail.

High quality resin kit to make the version of the Mclaren M1A with which Dan Gurney achieved fourth position in the first of the two rounds of the Guards Trophy held at the Brands Hatch circuit in 1965, a race corresponding to the Championship British Sport Vehicles. The kit includes several photo-etched plates and white metal parts, so you can assemble the model with a great amount of detail.

High quality resin kit at 1/43 scale to make the version of the Ford GT40 with which the couple formed by AJ Foyt and Lloyd Ruby achieved second place in the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1967. The kit includes several photo-etched plates and white metal pieces, which allow the model to be assembled with a great amount of detail.

Set of two sports seats imitating the design of the GT3 model of the Recaro brand, offered as an option for the Porsche 996 GT3 in the European market, where the rear shell was made of fiberglass.

This fully detailed kit of the McLaren M7A pays tribute to the year the team was formed. The M7A underwent several modifications throughout the 1968 season and many variations were built as a result. In this kit, corresponding to the version used by Denis Hulme to achieve second place in the 1968 Spanish Grand Prix held at the Jarama circuit, the fuel tanks are mounted on both sides of the body, in addition to using a shorter nose.

This fully detailed kit of the McLaren M7A pays tribute to the year the team was formed. The M7A underwent several modifications throughout the 1968 season and many variations were built as a result. In this kit, corresponding to the version used by Bruce McLaren to achieve victory in the 1968 Belgian Grand Prix held at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, it mounted a small cover equipped with a small spoiler over the Cosworth DFV engine. This was also Bruce McLaren's first F1 victory in a car from his own team.

Of the versions of the M7A that ran in the 1968 season, this one is differentiated by the fuel tank mounted on the right side of the body and by the larger rear wing mounted on the engine. This reference corresponds to the cars used in the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix held at the Mont-Tremblant circuit, where McLaren achieved the double with Dennis Hulme (number #1) as the winner and Bruce McLaren (number #2) in the second place.

Limited time re-edition of the photo-etched set for the Hasegawa kits of the Lamborghini Miura and Lamborghini Jota, two models that marked a before and after in the history of Lamborghini. The different grilles on the hood, around the retractable front headlights or those located behind the door windows will gain a lot of detail, as will many other pieces such as the windshield wipers or the steering wheel.

Limited time re-edition of the photo-etched set for the Fujimi kit of the Ferrari Dino 246. Parts to improve the brakes, make a new front grille, or give volume to the instrument panel and the different chassis identification plates. These are just some examples of everything you will find in this photo-etched plate. Essential!

Limited time reissue of the most interesting photo-etched set to give even more detail to your Ferrari 365 GTS4 Daytona Spyder Fujimi kit. The photo-etched sheet includes pieces to make a new front grille, add volume to the instrument panel and the different identification plates of the chassis, improve the brakes, emblems with volume... Essential!

These straight tweezers are very useful when manipulating and placing small parts on your models, and for any other work where great precision is required. Its straight lines make it easy to determine the mounting position of the parts and the application of force. The tweezers are made of stainless steel, and have a black cationic finish to ensure long life.

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.

Pre-thinned gray primer for direct use with an airbrush, with high adhesion power, quick drying, good filling properties and easy to sand.

A kit that will allow you to reproduce in great detail another of the iconic models in the history of the automobile. The construction of the model is very similar to reality, having to start by joining the different parts that make up the chassis by side members, then incorporating the engine, and finally mounting the part of the cabin intended for the occupants on the chassis. Great news for all lovers of classic vehicles.

Decoration of the Ford Escort WRC of the Sony car Audio team that achieved victory in the Rajd Krakowski in 1997. The decals and resin parts to transform the model into the WRC version are designed to be used on the Tamiya kits or on the re -edition made by Domino. The transkit also includes 5 units of the beautiful 6-spoke Speedline rims used by this version.

Decal sheet with fluorescent yellow lines in sizes 5 mm and 8 mm wide. 4 stripes of each of the sizes are included.