Newsletter 619: Union Jack

Decal that includes the English flag for the roof in combination with white stripes for the front hood where you will find the "John Cooper" signature. The decals are designed to be used on the Hasegawa Mini Cooper 1.3 model kit.

Complete decoration to make the "green" version of the BMW M3 sponsored by Tic Tac in the German DTM Championship in 1992. The set is composed of a sheet of decals and a sheet of pre-cut paint mask.

Parts made using 3D printing that reproduce the slotted cylindrical cheese head screws, including the washer, with which you can detail any part of your scale models. The set contains screws of the following diameters and quantities: 0.5 mm x 100 pcs, 0.6 mm x 100 pcs, 0.7 mm x 100 pcs, 0.8 mm x 100 pcs, 1.0 mm x 100 pcs, and 1.25 mm x 100 pcs. 600 units to cover all your needs!

Italeri has carried out a review of its Scania 143 molds to launch this new reference, which includes new parts and a complete sheet of decals to be able to make two different versions of the cabin design, and with the option of license plates for most of the European countries. A kit that, as usual at Italeri, allows us to reproduce in great detail not only the cabin of the truck, but also the entire mechanical part and the chassis.

Set consisting of 5 rims (2 front, two rear and one spare) designed to adapt to any of the references of the Ferrari 330P4 Fujimi kit, although thanks to the adapter set included it can also be mounted on other Aoshima, Fujimi, Hasegawa or Tamiya kits. The tires are not included, the rims being prepared to be used with the tires of the Fujimi kit.

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.

High quality resin kit that allows you to choose between two different versions of the Zerex Special used by Roger Penske during the 1962 season. The first version achieved victory in the Riverside 200 Miles Grand Prix wearing the number #6, while the option with number #7 won in the Grand Prix of Puerto Rico held on the Antilles circuit, a race that does not qualify for any championship. The kit includes photo-etched plates and white metal parts, so you can assemble the model with a great amount of detail.

High quality resin kit that allows you to choose between no more and no less than eight different versions of the Lotus 19, a model that featured the 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder Climax engine. The different versions available are: number #1 driven by Stirling Moss and winner of the Player's 200 Mosport in 1961; number #3 driven by Lloyd Ruby in the Player's 200 Mosport in 1963; number #5 raced by Jim Clark in the Laguna Seca 200 in 1963; number #10 driven by Olivier Gendebien at UDT Laguna Seca in 1961; number #10 driven by Augie Pabst (USA) in the Player's 200 Mosport in 1963; number #52 driven by Peter Ryan at the Canada Mosport GP in 1961; number #99 of Dan Gurney in his victory in the Nassau Trophy Race in 1960, and number #223 of the unit driven by Vic Yachuk in the Player's 200 Mosport in 1965. The kit includes photo-etched plates and white metal pieces, so you can assemble each of the versions with a great amount of detail.

High-quality resin kit that allows you to choose between five different versions of the Lotus 19, a kit that featured the 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder Climax engine. The different versions available for this reference, in which the rear wheel arches are open, revealing the wheels, are: number #1 driven by Graham Hill in the Player's 200 Mosport in 1963; number 4 of the Rosebud team and driven by Stirling Moss at the Nassau Trophy Race in 1961; number #15 raced by Innes Ireland in the Riverside 200 in 1962; number #71 driven by Masten Gregory at the GP Canada held in Mosport in 1962; and number #212 raced by Pete Lovely in his victory at Laguna Seca in the Pacific Coast Championship in 1962. The kit includes photo-etched plates and white metal pieces, so you can assemble each of the versions with a great amount of detail.

High quality resin kit that allows you to choose between two different versions of the Lotus 19J, a model that used the same 4727cc Ford V8 engine as the Cobra. The version with the number #23 participated in the 12 Hours of Sebring, having to abandon due to problems with the oil pump, while the white version with the number #44 participated in the 2000 km of Daytona, where it did not cross the finish line either, in this case due to engine problems. The kit includes photo-etched plates and white metal parts, so you can assemble the model with a great amount of detail.

What a team of drivers and machines Ford and the Shelby American Company presented at the 1966 24 Hours of Daytona, with up to 9 units of the GT40 in different evolutions present on the starting line, those of the Holman & Moody teams and the Shelby American the most powerful. And precisely among them would be the winner of the race, the unit with the number #98 driven by Ken Miles and Lloyd Ruby, followed by two other GT40s. This high-quality resin kit allows you to choose between five different versions of the GT40 Mk II, among which are precisely the 3 that took the podium. The kit includes photo-etched plates and white metal pieces, so you can assemble each of the versions with a great amount of detail.

Decal sheet to recreate the livery of the Porsche 956 of the Joest Racing team that achieved the incredible milestone of winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1984. This reference has been made to mark the 40th anniversary of his victory, and can be adapted to any of the Tamiya Porsche 956 references. This decal sheet solves all the errors that the original decal sheet of the kit has, since Tamiya launched a special edition with the Newman decoration 3 months after the race was held. In addition to the unit with number #7 that achieved victory, you can also opt for the other two units of the team, number #12 that achieved fifth position and number #8 that had to abandon.

Re-issue of the Shunko Models decals designed to replace your old decals of the Tamiya Jaguar XJR-9 kit, with the possibility of making any of the four units entered in the 1989 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This re-edition has seen its design revised, not only in the decals, with a greater number for a more precise visualization, but even the placement manual has been revised to make it easier to understand. The set includes the decals of the tobacco sponsors.

In the 1995 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans the Nismo team fielded two units of the Nissan Skyline GT-R LM. This decal sheet allows you to reproduce the unit with number #22, which managed to finish the race in tenth position.

On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Ford Mustang, launched in March 1964, Revell has created this set as a tribute to a car that revolutionized the automotive market due to its sporty appearance, its competitive price and the possibility of individual configuration of the trim level. The kit includes 92 pieces, with the V8 engine and interior completely detailed, and you can choose between the convertible version with the roof removed or with the canvas roof deployed covering the cabin. Once assembled, the model measures 191 mm, and the box includes 6 10ml bottles of Revell Aqua Color paint, a brush, and a bottle of Revell Contacta Professional Mini.

The Revell kit, composed of 125 parts, which highlights its movable side doors once assembled, presents a decoration that is a cultural heritage, the colors of Gulf Oil. The kit faithfully reproduces the characteristic details of the original model, such as the V-shaped front section or the divided windshield.

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.

Transkit to completely transform the kit of the Ford Escort Mk.II RS1800 from Italeri, Esci or Revell into the spectacular and widened Escort used by Billy Coleman to win the Benson & Hedges Circuit of Ireland rally in 1976. The transkit includes a new body made of resin with the corresponding widened wheel arches, a pair of exterior mirrors, new seats and steering wheel and the dashboard with the steering wheel on the right. And of course, a complete sheet of decals cannot be missing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Complete set of parts to improve and detail the powerful Honda RA168E 1.5 V6 turbo engine of the 1/20 scale Tamiya McLaren MP4/4 kit.

This resin kit allows you to make the Group 4 Porsche 911SC with which Jacques Alméras, co-driven by "Tilber", finished in twelfth position in the 1980 Monte Carlo Rally, with a car prepared in his own workshop. A very complete model, which includes the option of mounting the engine, which is accessible once the model is assembled.

The Porsche 911 was a regular in rallies for several decades, and over time several evolutions could be seen, where such recognizable elements of the 911 as its rear spoiler underwent numerous changes. They are not all the same! That is why KMP has designed the different spoilers used by the Porsche 911 SC RS. This reference reproduces the one used in most versions sponsored by Rothmans and after 1985. The piece is totally different from the one included in the kit, and will help you give your model that extra touch of precision that it deserves. No major modifications to the kit are necessary for assembly.

Decal sheet to reproduce the version of the Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo 2 with the number #24 that participated in the 2022 Nürburgring 24 Hours, achieving sixth final position.

3D printed parts with the necessary elements to convert Nunu's Audi R8 GT3 LMS EVO to EVO2 specification. The transkit includes a new rear spoiler (in resin) with its corresponding supports, the pair of front LED headlights, with circular spotlights in separate pieces to facilitate painting, and the rear rain light. A highly recommended set to achieve a perfect finish for the Evo 2 versions of the Audi R8 GT3.

Set of 4 rims with tires designed for use with the Beemax BMW M3 E30 group A rally kits. The dimensions of both the tire and the rim have been slightly adjusted to "fit" with the dimensions of the kit, and achieve a more realistic appearance of the whole.

Set of 4 Speedline 5-spoke wheels with tires designed for use with the Beemax BMW M3 E30 group A rally kits. The dimensions of both the tires and the rims have been slightly adjusted so that they "fit" with the dimensions of the kit, and achieve a more realistic appearance of the whole. In addition, the different design and dimensions of the front wheels and tires have been taken into account, smaller than those used on the rear axle.

The Porsche 911 was a regular in rallies for several decades, and over time several evolutions could be seen, where such recognizable elements of the 911 as its rear spoiler underwent numerous changes. They are not all the same! That is why KMP has designed the different spoilers used by the Porsche 911 SC RS. This reference reproduces the one used in most versions sponsored by Belga during the 1985 season. The piece is totally different from the one included in the kit, and will help you give your model that extra touch of precision that it deserves. No major modifications to the kit are necessary for assembly.

The Porsche 911 was a regular in rallies for several decades, and over time several evolutions could be seen, where such recognizable elements of the 911 as its rear spoiler underwent numerous changes. They are not all the same! That is why KMP has designed the different spoilers used by the Porsche 911 SC RS. This reference reproduces the one used in most versions sponsored by Bastos and during the 1984 season. The piece is totally different from the one included in the kit, and will help you give your model that extra touch of precision that it deserves. No major modifications to the kit are necessary for assembly.

Complementary decal sheet with the additional logos missing from the original decal sheet for the Tamiya reissue of the Toyota Celica LB Turbo Gr.5 at 1/20 scale.

Set of resin printed tires designed to replace the rubber tires of Belkits references. These tires are mounted on the original wheels of the kit. The tire's knurling design corresponds to that used by Pirelli. Decals with logos and different possible markings on the tire profile are included.

Complete set of wheels and suspensions to transform the references of the Citroën DS3 WRC Heller kit to the gravel version. This set includes rims, tires, wheel hubs with nuts and separate center caps. The increase in height required for the gravel version is achieved through a new suspension assembly, where the springs have been printed separately for better detail. Also included is a new set of smaller diameter brakes, which adjust to the smaller diameter of the rims. Bright!

Complete set of wheels to improve the references of the Heller kit of the Citroën DS3 WRC in its tarmac versions. The design of the rims and tires has been slightly adapted to the dimensions of the kit's body to achieve a better final appearance. This set includes rims, tires, wheel hubs with nuts and separate center caps.