Newsletter 616: Rallycross

Before being a regular participant, and even becoming European champion of Division 1 in 1999, Per Eklund had the opportunity to test the adrenaline and the format of the Rallycross races during the event held in Sweden of the European Rallycross Championship in 1990, using for the occasion a beautiful MG Metro 6R4 completely decorated in Camel yellow, one of its usual sponsors. Decalcas has designed these decals, including the tobacco logos, to be used on the fantastic Belkits kits.

We have been stunned by the announcement of the next Tamiya reference at 1/24 scale. A whole stratospheric supercar! And its first assembled image has just been made public at the Nuremberg Toy Fair, as have many of its features... We love that the rear area can be opened to reveal its Cosworth V12 engine, with its curious gullwing engine hood with double leaves reminiscent of classic vehicles. The model reproduces with great realism the most original element of the T.50, the large central rear fan with its internal ducts as in the real car. It also includes photo-etched parts to represent the rear bumper mesh sections, which are attached without the need for glue. In the case of the suspensions, the springs are molded as a separate part from the shocks, which increases realism and makes painting easier. And let's not forget the sheet metal transfers for some of the emblems. Without a doubt, a spectacular kit!

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Austin Mini Cooper S with which Rauno Aaltonen achieved victory in none other than the 1965 RAC Rally.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Opel Manta 400 Group B with which Guy Colsoul achieved fifth position in the 1985 Ypres 24 Hours Rally.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Ford Escort Mk1 RS 1600 with which Tomi Mäkinen achieved victory in the 1974 Lombard RAC Rally.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the BMW M3 E30 group A with which the 1987 Motorcycle World Champion Wayne Gardner participated in the 1992 DTM test held on the Nürburgring circuit.

Silver color tone similar to that used by the official Mercedes team in the Sauber-Mercedes C9.

Intense yellow color tone similar to that used by the teams sponsored by Tergal, as was the case of many of the Escudería Montjuich competition vehicles.

Intense orange color tone similar to that used in the competition vehicles sponsored by Beta Utensili, such as the famous March of the 70s.

Shunko Models re-edits its complete decal sheet to make any of the Calsonic versions of the Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 Group A, designed to be used based on the Tamiya kit. Taking advantage of the occasion, the option for the 1990 season has also been incorporated, which was present separately in the reference SHK-D133. In addition, the design and some details of the logos have also been revised. Can you have a more complete option?

New limited-time re-edition of the decals of the Mitsubishi Pajero that with number #213 participated in the Paris - le Cap Rally in 1992. This decal sheet is designed to be used on the Tamiya 1/24 scale kit.

Limited time re-issue of the decal sheet that allows you to reproduce, using the Tamiya kit as a base, the livery of the Nissan Skyline Nismo GT-R R33 sponsored by Pennzoil. Unlike the original edition, Shunko Models has taken advantage of this re-edition to print the decal sheet in "hard-type decal" type.

White paint formulated according to the Citroën technical documentation for decorating the Citroen DS3 WRC Heller scale kit.

Superb scale model kit from Model Factory Hiro in 1/43 scale of one of the most influential cars of the 90s, the Williams FW16. In the box you will find white metal parts, decals, tires stamped with the manufacturer's logos, turned metal parts, and a great instruction manual. This version is based on the low-speed specification used during the Pacific Grand Prix, where multi-plane front and rear wings were installed.

Magnificent Model Factory Hiro 1/43 scale model kit of one of the most influential cars of the 90s, the Williams FW16. In the box you will find pieces of white metal, decals, tires stamped with manufacturer logos, metal turned parts, and a great assembly instructions manual. This version uses specifications for high-speed, low-downforce circuits, which is why the rear wing is specific and has only two planes.

Magnificent Model Factory Hiro 1/43 scale model kit of one of the most influential cars of the 90s, the Williams FW16. In the box you will find pieces of white metal, decals, tires stamped with manufacturer logos, metal turned parts, and a great assembly instructions manual. This version, corresponding to the first event of the season held at the Interlagos circuit in Brazil, has different front and rear wings with three planes.

Decal sheet to recreate a very special version of the Suzuki RG400, where the Walter Wolf logos become the protagonists on the fairing. This version was marketed in two finishes, black and glossy white. The decal is designed to be used over the references of the Hasegawa kit.

If you have any of the 1/24 scale Porsche 934 RSR Tamiya kits in your closet, you will have noticed when comparing with the reference photos that some of the logos are not included on the original decal sheet. So to solve that small inconvenience, the complementary decal sheet with all those "lost logos" is again available.

White color tone same as that BMW uses in its modern R 1250 GS Adventure. This color is the most suitable to use when painting the Meng Model kit.

A classic from the Tamiya catalogue, available again at SpotModel. The kit of the Subaru Impreza S10 WRC '04 reproduces the version used in the 2005 Monte Carlo, where the Subaru team decided (as would happen in the second event held in Sweden) to participate with the previous year's models, although with some small change like BBS rims with 4 anchor screws. A spectacular kit with many quality details for an almost perfect assembly even out of the box, such as its pre-painted wheels in the BBS gold color, the interiors of the front and rear lights as separate and chrome-plated pieces, or the lenses of the rear lights in translucent red plastic. Who can resist?

Emergency button in 1/24 scale, which reproduces those used in modern competition vehicles for the electrical cut-off and activation of the extinguishing system, so you can use them in your scale models. 20 3D printed push buttons are included, as well as a decal sheet with the electrical cut-off and extinction indicators. Each of the push buttons has a diameter of 1.3 mm, with a 0.75 mm stem.

Italeri has almost completely renewed its Volvo FH reference, using new molds to reproduce the low-roof version. The cabin and interior are new and fully detailed, as are the engine and frame. The kit allows you to choose whether the driver's door or the front radiator grill are open or closed. In addition, it includes a photo-etched plate and a sheet with chrome stickers.

Signal Brown RAL8002 color tone formulated according to the RAL color chart.

Coppery gold tone, like the one present in many metal parts and special alloy finishes, ideal for increasing the chromatic variety when painting the mechanical parts of your models.

Set of two sports seats imitating the design of the Cuga model from the Japanese manufacturer Bride. Decals NOT included.

Set of four tires imitating the design of the Yokohama Advan Neova. The dimensions of the tires are 26.5 mm outer diameter, 21.5 mm inner diameter, and a width of 12.5 mm.

Set of four wide, low-profile tires imitating the design of the Pirelli PZero Trofeo R. The dimensions of the tires are 28.5 mm external diameter and 24.5 mm internal diameter, while for the width there are differences between the front tires, 12 mm, and the rear ones, 13.5 mm.

Set of 4 rims with the design of the BBS Albert-Limmer rims. The outer ring of the rim is made of turned aluminium, while the core of the rim is made using 3D printing. The diameter of the rims is approximately 15.5 mm. This reference DOES NOT include tires.

Who hasn't at some point wanted to have a good sound system in their car to enjoy music? Some go much further, installing gigantic subwoofers in their cars, turning them into real nightclubs. Do you have a project with similar characteristics in mind? Well, this reference from Scale Production, which includes two subwoofer models with their corresponding cores, is the ideal complement.

Do you have a project in mind where the sound equipment is partly the protagonist? Do you need speakers to place in the rear tray or on the door panels? Well then this set of six 3D printed speakers, which includes 3 different sizes of 7, 10 and 15 mm in diameter (2 of each), is just what you need.

Set of 4 rims with the design of the 13-inch PLS rims. The outer ring of the rim is made of turned aluminium, while the core of the rim is made using 3D printing. The diameter of the rims is approximately 15.5 mm. This reference DOES NOT include tires.

Set of tires printed in resin using 3D technology for 10-inch rims. Ideal to be used together with the USCP 10-inch rims designed for the different Hasegawa Mini Cooper references at 1/24 scale.

Set of 3D printed resin rims at a 1/24 scale designed to perfectly adapt to the different references of the Hasegawa Mini Cooper kit. The design is similar to that of the 10-inch Rostyle steel wheels. Adapters are also included to use this set of rims on any Aoshima, Fujimi, Hasegawa or Tamiya kits. Be careful, tires not included! The images with the tires are for example only. The 10-inch tires, with reference USCP-10-1, can be purchased separately.

Set of 3D printed resin rims at a 1/24 scale designed to perfectly adapt to the different references of the Hasegawa Mini Cooper kit. The design is similar to that of the 10-inch JBW D1 wheels. Adapters are also included to use this set of rims on any Aoshima, Fujimi, Hasegawa or Tamiya kits. Be careful, tires not included! The images with the tires are for example only. The 10-inch tires, with reference USCP-10-1, can be purchased separately.

1/24 scale 3D printed resin rims set designed to perfectly fit any Aoshima, Fujimi, Tamiya or Hasegawa kits thanks to the included adapter set. The design of the rims is similar to that used on the JBW Superlight mounted, for example, on some Mini Coopers, which makes them ideal to combine with the Hasegawa kit. Be careful, tires not included! The images with the tires are for example only. The 13-inch tires, with reference USCP-13-1, can be purchased separately.

1/24 scale 3D printed resin rims set designed to perfectly fit any Aoshima, Fujimi, Tamiya or Hasegawa kits thanks to the included adapter set. The design of the rims is similar to that used on the Revolution mounted, for example, on some Mini Coopers, which makes them ideal to combine with the Hasegawa kit. This reference includes 13-inch tires.

Set of 4 rims with the design of the Kronprinz wheels mounted on the first versions of the Porsche 911 and 356. The outer ring of the rims is made of turned aluminium, while the core of the rim is made using 3D printing. The diameter of the rims is approximately 17 mm. This reference DOES NOT include tires.