Newsletter 622: 499PJune 27^th, 2024

If Ferrari has done it again... why wouldn't Profil24 do it too? Ferrari has once again achieved victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the unit with the number #50 of its evolved 499P, and Profil24 has already confirmed to us that shortly, they will also have the version of the Le Mans champion in 2024. Fabulous!

Apart from the two units of the "official" Ferrari team, in 2024 there has been a third unit of the Ferrari 499P in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with a decoration that is perhaps more striking in an intense yellow color. Profil24 has already announced to us that this unit will also be available in its catalog at a 1/24 scale, so that your grid of the legendary 24 Hours is complete.

High quality resin kit that will allow you to choose between 3 different versions of the Ford GT40 Mk II, with photo-etched plates and white metal parts so that you can assemble the chosen version of the model with a great amount of detail. The versions available to assemble are the units used in the tests prior to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with numbers #2 and #3, or the unit of the Alan Mann Racing team participating in the 1000 Kilometers of SPA 1966, where with the number 4 and driven by the pair formed by John Whitmore and Frank Gardner achieved a great second final position.

Have you noticed that not all Bilstein logos are the same, and that the area inside the yellow circle can change? This decal sheet reproduces the Bilstein logo for the Gas Pressure Shock Absorbers series. The sheet contains various widths to be able to use them in your models at different scales, ranging from 3 mm to 18 mm, in increments of 1 millimeter.

Had you noticed that not all Bilstein logos are the same, and that the area inside the yellow circle can change? This decal sheet reproduces the basic Bilstein logo. The sheet contains various widths to be able to use them in your models at different scales, ranging from 3 mm to 18 mm, in increments of 1 millimeter.

Set of 4 rims designed to be used on the versions of the Mercedes AMG GT3 of the Zhongsheng Rookie Racing team, although it is also mounted on a multitude of other models and teams in the GT3 category.

Decal sheet with the logo of the Bilstein Gasdruck Stoss Dampfer shock absorber brand in various sizes, so you can use them on your models at different scales. The measurements of the logos range from 3 x 1.6 mm for the smallest, to 12 x 6.6 mm for the largest.

Decal sheet with the logos of the BBS rims manufacturer in different sizes and color configurations, so you can use them on your models at different scales. Color combinations are black and white and red and white,

Decal sheet with Bentley logos in different sizes to be able to use them on your models at different scales. The logos are printed in two different color configurations: black and white and medium gray and white,

Decal sheet with the logos of the BBS tire manufacturer in different sizes and color configurations, so you can use them on your models at different scales. The color combinations are black and white and red and white. The logos have different widths, measuring 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20 and 25 mm.

Decal sheet with the famous logo of the Jagermeister beverage brand in various sizes, so you can use them on your models at different scales. The logos measure 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 mm in diameter.

Scale model kit of the Ferrari 512M belonging to the Montegrosso range by Tameo, with the removable rear hood to expose the engine and all the mechanical components that surround it. It includes an extensive exploded view of metal parts, photo-etched, vacuum-formed and turned metal parts, such as the intake trumpets. A delicacy that you cannot miss!

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the BMW M3 E30 with which Steve Soper participated in the 1989 season of the German Touring Car Championship (DTM). Steve Soper was one of the protagonists of the season, and a great candidate for the title, achieving no less than 6 podiums, including two victories in the heats held in April at the Nürburgring circuit.

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.

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.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Toyota Yaris GR Hybrid Rally1 with which Sebastian Ogier won the 2023 Kenya Safari Rally, obtaining his 58th victory in the World Rally Championship.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Toyota Yaris GR Hybrid Rally1 with which Kalle Rovanperä participated in the Safari Rally Kenya in 2023, where he finished in second position. It was a dream rally for the Toyota Gazoo Racing team, which placed its four cars in the first four positions. This model has a dirty finish, simulating the dust and sand accumulated during the course of the rally.

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.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Toyota Yaris GR Hybrid Rally1 with which Elfyn Evans achieved a prestigious victory in none other than the Rally Finland, formerly known as the 1000 Lakes Rally, in 2023.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Toyota Yaris GR Hybrid Rally1 with which in 2023 Jari-Matti Latvala, already as director of the Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT team, once again got behind the wheel of a car in the highest category of rallying to participate in his home rally, the Rally Finland, where he achieved a creditable fifth final position.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid with which Sébastien Ogier achieved victory in the 2023 Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo. Despite his decision not to participate in the World Rally Championship on time complete, Ogier showed that he had not lost any form at all, achieving his ninth victory in the Principality, and breaking the tie with another legend, Sebastian Loeb, as the driver with the most victories in Monte Carlo.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Audi Sport Quattro S1 E2 with which Stig Blomqvist achieved second position in the 1000 Lakes Rally in 1985.

Modern Formula 1 cars have carbon fiber as a fundamental component. And what happens to your Fujimi kit of the McLaren MP4/6? Are you going to paint it black and now? Are you going to be able to not use these beautiful carbon weaves from Studio27, with all the patterns for the different pieces and with different wefts and fiber types? Spectacular work by Studio27.

This is a limited edition decal.

Here are the carbon fibre pattern decals of the MP4/8, a gorgeous machine with wonderful lines that Tamiya has just relaunched to market. Pay lots of attention, since these decals have been specially designed for this kit, and don't forget that both the kit and these decals are limited editions that will be available for a very short time.

Gauloises logos to decorate the model of the Yamaha YZR-M1 as it ran in various races in the 2004 season. The numbers that appear next to each of the decals correspond to those that they replace in the Tamiya kit instructions.

White color similar to that used in the Ford factory to paint the Ford Escort RS WRC that were delivered to both individuals and the different rally teams. This color has been developed for use on Tamiya and Domino kits.

A fully detailed engine for improving Hasegawa scale model kits.

Complete transkit to transform the Mercedes 230G kit from Italeri, Esci or Revell into the short wheelbase version used in various raid events, such as the 1982 Paris-Dakar in the hands of the versatile Jacky Ickx. The transkit includes a complete bodywork, new shorter chassis side members to adapt the wheelbase, buckets, door panels, exhaust, and two complete spare wheels, in addition to the corresponding decal sheet and a very complete sheet of photo-etched parts.

Conversion set to make the Ford Sierra Cosworth Gr.A with which Carlos Sainz participated in the 1987 TDC. It includes a complete set of decals, resin parts to adapt the interior of the Tamiya kit to the rally version, as well as a new set of rims.

Decal sheet for the versions with which Carlos Sainz achieved his first victories with the Toyota Célica ST165, the car with which he became world champion the following year. Includes the necessary Marlboro decals that decorated the car in both rallies of the 1989 Spanish championship.

Set of decals, photo-etched parts and resin parts to transform the Ford Sierra RS 500 into the unit that raced in the Monte Carlo Rally in 1987, driven by Kalle Grundel.

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.

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!

Transparent clear blue tone from the Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint range, consisting of a fine lacquer like that used in the sprays of the brand. They have the main advantage of drying in a short time and offering a high strength finish. The bottle includes 10 ml of paint. This shade is ideal for recreating the burnt tones seen on exhausts.

Transparent clear yellow tone from the Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint range, consisting of a fine lacquer like that used in the sprays of the brand. They have the main advantage of drying in a short time and offering a high strength finish. The bottle includes 10 ml of paint. This shade is ideal for recreating the burnt tones seen on exhausts.

Champagne Gold paint tone from the Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint range, consisting of a fine lacquer as used in the sprays of the brand. They have the main advantage of drying in a short time and offer a high strength finish. The bottle includes 10 ml of paint.