Newsletter 623: 963 LMDh

Without a doubt, one of the big favorites for victory in the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans was the Porsche, not only for its great start to the season in the WEC, but also for having achieved first position on the starting grid with the unit with number #6. The Profil24 resin kit, with a complete plate of photo-etched parts to increase the details of the model, allows you to choose between any of the three versions of the Penske team, which finally managed to be classified in fourth (number #6) and sixth (number #5 ) positions, while car #4 had to abandon.

Continuing with the tradition that Porsche has been carrying out practically forever, several of its Porsche 963s have been loaned to private teams to run at the same time as their official cars. One of those teams in Jota Sport, which in 2024 faces its second season as a Porsche customer team, and which arrived at the Le Mans race with very high morale after having managed to win the previous race, the 6 Hours of Spa of the WEC championship. The Profil24 resin kit, with a complete plate of photo-etched parts to increase the details of the model, allows you to choose between any of the two versions of the Jota Sport team, which finally managed to qualify in eighth (number #12) and ninth (number #38) positions.

The sixth of the Porsche 963s entered in the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans was that of the Proton Competition team, which that season debuted with the Hypercar category prototypes after many years managing the different evolutions of the 911 GT3. With one of Porsche's classic sponsors, FaTurbo-Express, he didn't have much luck in the race, although at least he managed to cross the finish line, even if it was 60 laps behind the winner. The Profil24 resin kit is completed with a photo-etched plate to increase the details of the model.

Re-edition, by Domino, of one of the most sought-after Tamiya kits, the Ford Escort RS Cosworth Group A, and with a new decoration corresponding to the one that, driven by Francois Delecour, achieved second place in the rally of Monte Carlo in 1995. The kit maintains the same parts list as the original kit, with the 17-inch OZ rims with slick tires. The 16-inch Enkei rims with snow tires on the box cover are not included in the kit. A unique opportunity to get this fantastic kit!

Set of 600 hexagonal domed cap screws with washer with diameters of 0,5mm, 0,6mm, 0,7mm, 0,8mm, 1mm and 1,25mm (100 units of each of the different sizes), with which to detail any part or piece of your models where these types of screws are found.

Let's face it... who hasn't dropped their Micro Set or Micro Sol bottle while placing decals? Decalcas provides a stylish solution to this typical "problem", with a support inspired by the design of the intake trumpets of racing cars and motorcycles. The support has the exact dimensions to prevent your Micro Set and Micro Sol bottles and, in general, any bottle from the manufacturer Microscale from accidentally tipping over. And also, you can place your brushes while you place the decals in the hole intended for the injectors. An indispensable tool that is not only very useful, but will also add style to your work table.

There are cars that become icons, and without a doubt the Mercedes 300SL Coupé, with its gull-wing-shaped doors, from which its nickname comes, and its powerful engine, which made it the fastest sports car of its time, It is one of them. Thanks to Ixo Collections, you can now assemble your own replica of this little piece of automotive history, with a kit where each element, each color tone and each line is reproduced with absolute precision. The kit contains 602 plastic and metal parts, all of them pre-painted and ready to be assembled. Once assembly is complete, the doors open revealing its elegant interior, the engine hood lifts revealing its impressive engine, and the trunk lid opens to reveal the spare wheel. And if all this were not enough, it has functions to control the sound of the engine and the activation of the front and rear lights. An exceptional reproduction with extreme attention to detail.

If you like mechanical parts and classic cars, this reference will suit you like a glove. What's better than a Mercedes 300 SL showing its insides thanks to its totally transparent body? That is precisely what you will find in this new Tamiya reference, so that you can appreciate in detail the engine, transmission, chassis, suspensions, and also the luxurious interior of this legendary car.

New issue of the Ultra Detail Guides series, this time about the impressive McLaren Honda MP4/5b. Includes a total of 126 A5-sized pages with full-color pictures taken of the vehicle nowadays. It is an essential reference book for building all Tamiya scale models.

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.

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!

Set of 500 slotted wide cylindrical head screws with diameters of 0.6mm, 0.8mm, 1mm, 1.2mm and 1.5mm (100 units of each of the different measurements), with which to detail any part or piece of your models where these types of screws are found, such as many of the body covers or motorcycle fairings.

Transkit to transform the McLaren MP4/5B Tamiya kit into the specific version used in the 1990 Japanese Grand Prix. In this race, a new front nose and a different floor were used, parts that are included made of resin. Other parts, such as the wing planes or the suspension arms, are made of white metal... to which must be added a complete sheet of decals and photo-etched parts. This reference also includes a complete set of parts to detail the cockpit, such as seat, steering wheel, instrument panel, gear lever or pedals.

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.

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 logos have different widths, measuring 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 mm.

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.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Porsche 911 Carrera RSR used by Mark Donohue to win the fourth and final round, held in Daytona, of the 1974 IROC championship, and which also served him to become champion of the first edition of the IROC Race of Champions.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Opel Omega 3000 Evo 500 of the official Opel team during the 1991 season in the German DTM Championship. It was not a season of great results for Opel, and its driver Volker Strycek achieved the best position of the year, ninth place in the second race on the Diepholz circuit.

One of the many examples of drivers from other categories who, sooner or later, feel the attraction or call of the desert, participating in what is surely the toughest rally-raid in the world, the Paris-Dakar. This assembled collector's model reproduces the version of the Lada Niva with which the Formula 1 driver Jean-Pierre Jabouille participated in the 1984 edition accompanied by Michel Sardou, having to abandon.

For the 2024 season, the M-Sport Ford WRT team has entrusted its Puma Rally 1 to the promising French driver Adrien Fourmaux, who is responding with good results, as demonstrated by the third position obtained in the Swedish Rally, the second round of the season, and pushing their chances of victory practically until the end of the event. This assembled collector's model reproduces this version of the Ford Puma Rally1 Hybrid.

Would you like to build a faithful replica of the iconic Porsche 917K, winner of the 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans? And what would you think if once assembled it had a length of 55 cm and a weight of almost 6 kilos? Well, you can do this with this kit from Ixo Collections, with no less than 839 pieces, of which 158 are metal, all of them pre-painted and ready to be assembled. And if this is not enough, the kit allows elements such as the lights to be functional, mounting the electrical installation almost as in the real car, and has sound functions for both the engine and the horn. What more could you want?

Pair of seats that simulate the design of those marketed by the Bride brand for competition and sports vehicles. The backrest and bench cushions are printed separately, making it easier to paint and apply the upholstery decals, where the Bride logo is the main protagonist.

Single-plane rear spoiler for GT vehicles and Japanese preparations. The spoiler, wedge-shaped on the lateral planes, has an approximate width of 69 mm at the front and 62 mm at the rear.

The Chaparral 2J is one of the most revolutionary models of Jim Hall, founder of Chaparral Cars, who had the brilliant idea of mounting a fan in the rear of the car that would extract air from its lower area, which had to be suitably sealed. to increase the ground effect. A true icon of the 70s, where the craziest and coolest ideas were put into practice in cars without any type of limitation. This kit includes the usual Model Factory Hiro parts list in this scale, and once assembled, it allows you to see all the details of the interior and the mechanical part thanks to its openable front and rear doors and hoods. The rims, exhaust outlets and instrument panel clocks are made of turned aluminium. Other details include the tires with pre-painted manufacturer's markings, and the decal set printed by Cartograf. Spectacular!

Top Studio has decided to go a little further with its detailing set for the Suzuki GSX-RR Tamiya kit, launching this super detailed set, where the main novelty includes resin parts to improve the fairing and the windshield area, the digital instrument panel, or the brake calipers among many other details. How far are you willing to go with the detailing of your Suzuki model?

What a transkit, perfect to replicate the Ducati V4R used in the 2022 World Ducati Week event, and where the riders of the different Ducati MGP and SBK teams competed with stock motorcycles in the colors of their respective teams! Included in the transkit are a full exhaust (in one piece) Akrapovic Titanium, with springs and specific decals (carbon fiber not included), new front wings, the two wheels, and the lower parts of the fairing modified to accommodate the new exhaust. For fixing the exhaust supports and fins "tool guides" are included to be able to drill the parts of the model manually and at an angle with a 1.2 mm drill bit.