Newsletter 618: Zakspeed by RejiMay 30^th, 2024

Italeri's second version of its Lancia Delta HF Integrale in 1/12 scale, in this case with the decoration used at the time of its debut in the 1989 San Remo rally. Maintaining the same characteristics of the first version, with 100% new molds for the plastic parts, photo-etched plates, accessories such as hoses, screws and springs... and with openable front and rear hoods as well as the front doors, it incorporates as a novelty no not only a new sheet of decals, but also allows us to reproduce the version used in the gravel stages, with the suspension raised and tires and rims specific for gravel surface. It also includes some black acetates to simulate the skirts as an alternative to those that also come with the photo-etched parts. Whatever the case, we fell in love with Martini red at first sight!

Very special. This is the Laverda 1000cc, an almost hand-made prototype developed to test new solutions applicable to future street Laverdas. This bike was equipped with a large V6 engine that could deliver up to 145 hp, of which only four units were built, plus two of the chassis. The version that can be reproduced with this kit is the one corresponding to the 24 Hours of Bol d'Or in 1978, where it had to be withdrawn due to transmission problems around the eighth hour of the race. As usual in Brach Model products, the list of parts and detailing are spectacular, with great attention to detail that will delight the most demanding modelers.

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.

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?

Here's one of the most fantastic kits we have seen in recent times. Resin parts are deliciously designed and accurately executed in gray resin, with hardly almost any burrs, absolutely no bubbles.... simply delicious. Do not miss it!

Transkit to be used on the basis of the 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback kit manufactured by Revell. This complete transkit includes everything necessary to carry out the transformation, with new front and rear fenders and parts to widen the body, rear spoiler, air intakes, modified hubs to lower the height, ventilated and slotted disc brakes more large, very wide Ferrada FR wheels with Toyo R888 tires, Momo steering wheel, gear knob, door handles, sports exhaust... what a beast!

Set of rims designed to be used on vehicles in the GT3 category, such as the Porsche 997 GT3R and RSR or the BMW Z4 GT3. The set consists of 4 turned metal rim rings with an approximate diameter of 21.5 mm, 4 3D printed wheel cores, 4 central nuts and adapters to be able to mount the rims on kits from different manufacturers. Important: the rim set do not include tires.

Complete transkit designed to be mounted on Fujimi kits of the Mercedes Benz 190 Evo1 and 2. In addition to the complete M102 engine with all its specific elements used in the DTM versions, the transkit includes the front structure where the radiator is supported and the inside of the headlights, both front and rear.

As with many other kits, the new version of the McLaren MP4/4 recently launched by Meng Model does not come with the decals from the Tabaco advertising or the tires. What a bummer!! Well, don't worry, here's your salvation in the form of a complementary decal sheet with all the missing logos, so that your model is very complete.

Why don't Rothmans decals come with today's models? It is not entirely clear, but Tabu brings us the solution with this complete set of decals that includes, in addition to the tobacco logos, other logos that may be necessary to recreate the NSR500 from season 89.

Time-limited re-edition of the Tabu decals corresponding to the decoration of the six-wheeled P34 sponsored by First National City Travelers Checks just like it raced in 1977.

It's been a while since Tamiya released their kit of the Brabham BT46. Have you checked the condition of the decals? Perhaps this limited-time re-edition will interest you, and thus have a fresh set of decals to complete your scale model of the single-seater that finished third in the 1978 F1 World Championship.

Re-edition of this very interesting decal for the Tamiya 1/20 scale model of the Leyton House Judd CG901B. This is the ideal decal sheet to replace the old decals on your kit, so hurry as it will be available for a limited time. This reissue of the decals does not include the Goodyear tire logos.

Do you want to build the test version of the Jordan Ford J191? Or perhaps the brazillian decoration? Maybe San Marino? Or even Monaco? All of these (plus some more!) are included in this spectacular decal sheet from Studio27. Forget that incomplete and yellowish decals of your old kit and treat yourself building your Jordan with the level of detail it deserves. New re-edition!!!

This new reference reproduces the version of the Toyota 91C-V that won the 1000 Kms of Suzuka, the fourth race of the Japanese Sport Prototype Championship (JSPC) in 1991. The kit includes new parts, such as the side of the body with some inlets of air different from those of other Toyotas.

What a monster... and we are not referring only to the model represented. This kit includes no less than 318 pieces, which allows you to assemble the Peterbilt 359 with great detail. Not only is the twin-turbocharged Cummins diesel engine superbly detailed, visible thanks to its tilting front bonnet, but the cab doors are openable, revealing the interior as well as the rear cab, with all the necessary elements of its interior and with its practicable folding roof that allows it to be left in sight. Quite a challenge, as big as the Peterbilt 359 itself!

Two complete plates of 3D printed parts designed specifically to detail and improve the brake systems of your 1/12 scale motorcycles. Among other elements, this reference contains: bleeding screws in two sizes (15 of each type), brake caliper screws (three types: external torx, internal torx, allen key; each type in two sizes, with 20 of each size), T-shaped connectors in two sizes for carbon ceramic rotors along with rear washers (30 of each size for the front and 30 of each size for the rear), wheel nuts (two types, 12 of each type), brake caliper hose connector (two sizes, 12 of each size), throttle cable adjustment barrel screw with handlebar nut (15 barrel screws, 20 nuts), fine metal wire to create locking pins for the wheel nuts, thick metal wire to create the adjustment piece for the accelerator cable and as a connector between the brake caliper and the brake hose. It's difficult to have something more complete!

Two complete plates of 3D printed parts with hex head screws with different sizes and head designs. In total there are four types of screws with four different sizes per type, with measurements of 0.6 mm, 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm and 1.2 mm in diameter. Screw designs include hex head bolts, hex nut with washer, hex head bolts with weight reduction cut and hex head bolts with washer. The set includes between 960 and 964 screws.

Two complete plates of 3D printed parts with non-hex head screws with different sizes and designs. In total there are four types of screws with four different sizes per type, with measurements of 0.6 mm, 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm and 1.2 mm in diameter. Screw designs include internal Torx head screws, external Torx head screws, Alen head screws, and 12-sided head screws. The set includes between 952 and 956 screws.

Nissan surprised at the 1972 Tokyo Motor Show with the presentation of its interpretation of what would be a racing car based on its Skyline 2000GT-R. Hasegawa has reproduced this model in great detail, producing new molds, and incorporating all the necessary parts for the transformation of the street model (rims, tires, front grill, fenders, instrument panel, anti-roll bar...), such as and as Nissan did at the time. Thanks Hasegawa!

Surprise or no surprise? The Ferrari 499P has been quick for one lap since it took to the track, although not so much in terms of pace... but Le Mans has arrived and the latest adjustments have not only made it more consistent, but have also allowed it to win in the most important race that exists in the world of endurance, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Profil24 has been developing the resin kit of the Ferrari Hypercar for a few months, and like Ferrari itself, it has been fine-tuning its detailing, even going to Le Mans to see every last detail. Are you going to miss the Le Mans centenary winner?

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.

Orange color tone formulated according to the technical documentation of Bruce McLaren Motor Racing to decorate the classic competition vehicles of this legendary team.

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.

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

A new and beautiful design of the decoration used by the BMW M3 E30 sponsored by Jägermeister Linder Motorsport for racing in the DTM in 1992.

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.

What a great opportunity to make the winning car of the 1961 24 Hours of Le Mans with the number #10 driven by Gendebien and Hill! The kit also includes the option to make the number #17 of the North American Racing team. As usual in MFH, various materials are combined to reproduce the real vehicle in detail, and once assembled it allows to show its interior thanks to its removable front hood and movable doors and rear hood. A marvel!

This kits makes it possible to make the version of the Brabham BT45 as it participated in the third round of the 1976 Formula 1 World Championship held in Long Beach. This reference has a different front nose, intake box, rear wing and roll bar (apart from colour) from those seen on the unit presented to the press at the end of the previous year. In addition, the decal sheet includes the specific logos seen in this race, and the sidepods, which were only used with this configuration during the first half of the 1976 season, have been carefully reproduced.

Set of four rubber tires with a pattern that imitates those of the NanKang NS2, with dimensions of approximately 25 mm external diameter, 20.5 mm internal diameter, and 9.7 mm wide. These tires are valid for use on 17 and 18 inch rims.

In 2023, the Zhongsheng Rookie Racing team, aboard a Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo with the number #14, won the GT3 category, known as ST-X, in the Endurance championship known as the Super Taikyu Series. For this reason, in 2024 they will defend the title with number #1, and as a novelty among the cast of drivers is Jean Alesi's son, Giuliano Alesi. This decal sheet is designed to be used with the Tamiya kit, and in combination with the transkit for the Evo version developed by LB Production.

50 years after a Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.8 AMG won its class and finished second overall in the 24 Hours of SPA, the HubAuto team put a Mercedes AMG GT3 on the track with a commemorative livery that recalled the colours used in 1971. This decal sheet allows you to recreate that version, and is designed to be used with the Tamiya kit in combination with the transkit for the Evo version developed by LB Production. And if you prefer the night version, you can opt for the transkit with fog lights.

In addition to the decal sheet, this reference also includes two 3D resin printed pieces that reproduce the raised air intakes on the front hood.

Once again, Ukrainian Scale Cars Production offers us a really interesting model of the Porsche 550 Spyder, basically made up of resin parts, as well as photo-etched and vacuum-formed parts. It also includes a detailed manual with 3D images to help you successfully complete this gorgeous build.