Newsletter 630: M3 Marlboro

Two budding stars such as Luis Pérez-Sala and Olivier Grouillard (not in vain, both would be part of the Formula 1 grid in 1988 and 1989 respectively) got behind the wheel of the agile BMW M3 E30 of the Bigazzi team in the 4 Hours of Jarama 1987, a valid race for the World Touring Car Championship, achieving third place only behind the official M3s of the Schnitzer team. This beautiful version sponsored by Marlboro is the one that you can reproduce thanks to this set of decals from Decalcas, which also includes a sheet of pre-cut masks to paint all the red areas with the Marlboro tone that you like the most, so that there are no differences between the color of the body and the reds of the decals. Well thought!

Decal sheet to reproduce the version of the Opel Acona 400 that, with the famous Bastos colours, participated in the 1982 season in the Monte Carlo Rally (dorsal #10) and the 24 Hours of Ypres (dorsal #3), where it obtained second place.

Kit to reproduce a two-axle trailer for transporting vehicles. The kit is very detailed, and even prepared to reproduce the route of the power supply cables to the rear lights and the brake system. The kit allows you to choose between two types of rims (including the spare wheel) and whether the ramps are folded or placed to lift a vehicle. Different types of towbar are also included, even to be able to attach it to other models in the Heller range, such as the Citroen HY or the Renault Estafette. What are you waiting for to get your trailer?

Based on the Lotus 99T Tamiya kit, this transkit allows you to assemble in great detail the "black" Lotus 98T used by the Lotus team during the 1986 season, with which Ayrton Senna achieved two victories in the Spanish and the United States (held in Detroit) Grands Prix The transkit is made up of resin and white metal parts, a complete photo-etched plate, vacuum-formed parts and a decal sheet where the tobacco logos are included.

The 1987 season saw Lotus switch to Honda engines, and also a change in colour, from John Player black to Camel yellow. Based on the Tamiya model of the Lotus 99T, this transkit allows you to assemble in great detail the Lotus 98T used by the Lotus team during the 1987 season, with which Ayrton Senna achieved two victories at the Monaco and United States (held in Detroit) Grands Prix. The transkit is made up of resin and white metal parts, a complete photo-etched plate, vacuum-formed parts and a decal sheet where the tobacco logos are included.

This kit will allow you to choose between 4 different configurations of two-axle trailers, both for transporting motorcycles and for different types of loads that require a trailer with side panels. The kit is very detailed, and even prepared to reproduce the route of the power supply cables to the rear lights and the brake system. The kit allows you to choose between two types of rims (including the spare wheel) and, in the case of a motorcycle trailer, whether the ramps are folded or placed to lift a motorcycle. Different types of towbar are also included, even to be able to attach it to other models in the Heller range, such as the Citroen HY or the Renault Estafette. What are you waiting for to get yours?

1/24 scale 3D printed resin rim set designed to perfectly fit the different Tamiya Alfa Romeo Giulia kit references. The design is similar to the 16-inch Maxilite rims mounted on the GTAm versions. Adapters are also included to be able to use this rim set on any Aoshima, Fujimi, Hasegawa or Tamiya kits. Please note, tires are included!

Tamiya re-edits its reference 24019, originally released in 1981, for a limited time. The kit faithfully reproduces the elegant style of the real vehicle. During assembly you can select between the version with a sliding roof or a sheet metal roof. Both the interior and the lower part of the chassis are reproduced in great detail. This re-edition benefits from updated decal sheet and instruction manual.

Tamiya has decided to re-edit the kit of the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA, a model intended for racing launched in 1965 that had an aluminium body (it weighed 205 kg less than the GT version) and an engine with a double ignition system. Taking advantage, Tamiya has updated some of the components of the kit, such as the decals or the instruction manual, in addition to including masks for painting the moldings of the front and rear windows. Now, in addition to the standard version, you can also mount the customized version in which the front and rear bumpers are removed. A great way to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Giulia!

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.

Complete transkit designed to be mounted on Revell kits of the Volkswagen Golf MK.I, allowing the incorporation of the 1.8 litre engine version with 16 valve cylinder head. This engine was actually used from 1986, already with the Golf MK.II on the market, but the incorporation of this engine in the previous generation Golfs was something common, especially in competition. In addition to the engine block and cylinder head, the engine parts perfectly reproduce the electronic injection system, the gearbox and the intake and exhaust manifolds.

Complete transkit designed for use on Revell 's Volkswagen Golf MK.I kits, allowing the body to be transformed into one of the many Group 2 versions. The transkit includes the 4 wheel arches, the huge front apron and the rear wing.

Set of stencils that will allow you to paint with total ease and precision the Goodyear Eagle logos on the front and rear tires in 1/12 scale of the Tamiya kits of the McLaren MP4/6, Williams FW14B and Ferrari 641/2 (F190).

This new decal sheet for Hasegawa's Honda NSR500 kit is both a replacement option and a variation. The reason? The livery included on the kit is based on that used during the second half of the season, while this set reproduces the logos and locations used in the first half of the 1989 season, notably at the Australian (winner Wayne Gardner number 2) and Spanish (for this race, only those of the bike with number 1, winner Eddie Lawson) Grands Prix. The decal sheet includes the logos of the tobacco sponsors. In this new reference the blue colour tone of the decals has been adjusted, using a bright reddish blue as used on the real bike.

New re-edition of the Shunko Models decal sheet to reproduce the Honda NS500 version of the 1985 season. The decal sheet includes the logos of the tobacco sponsors and the decals for the riders. In this new reference the blue color tone of the decals has been adjusted, using a bright reddish blue like the one used on the actual bike.

New re-edition of the Shunko Models decal to reproduce the version of the Honda NSR500 from the 1986 season. The decal sheet includes the logos of the tobacco sponsors. In this new reference the blue color tone of the decals has been adjusted, using a bright reddish blue like the one used on the actual bike.

Parts to help transform the Nunu Volvo S40 kit into the street version. Combining resin and 3D printed parts, this transkit replaces the kit's front bumper. The headlight wipers and lower fog light covers are included as 3D printed parts.

Parts to completely transform the interior of the Nunu Volvo S40 kit, turning it into the street version. Combining resin and 3D printed parts, this transkit includes everything you need, such as door panels, seats, full dashboard... even the new floor has embossed mats. You can choose between an automatic or manual version, just as the decals on the instrument panel allow you to choose between the European or American version, with the odometer in kilometres or miles per hour.

Complete photo-etched parts set for Meng Model's Audi R8 LMS EVO kit, including 4 photo-etched parts sheets, brake calipers and mask template.

Set of 4 rims with the mesh design of the Rial Type N wheels. The outer ring of the rim is made of turned aluminium, while the core of the wheel is made using 3D printing. The diameter of the rims is approximately 18.2 mm. This reference DOES NOT include tires.

Set of 16 inflation valves angled at 90º, in 1:9 scale, produced using 3D printing, which faithfully reproduces this type of valves increasingly used in modern motorcycles. With the usual quality of Decalcas products, and the convenience of not requiring the use of primer, avoiding the loss of detail in the pieces, you will only have to paint and assemble the pieces on your scale model.

Nunu's new BMW M8 GTE reference allows you to build the version that achieved victory among GTLM vehicles at the 2020 Atlanta 6 Hours . An essential model for all lovers of modern GTs, which you can complement with the detailing set offered by Nunu. Once assembled, the model is really big, just like the real car, with a length of 20.8cm. Are you making room in the showcase?

Here you have it, the set you need to give even more realism to your BMW M8 scale model by Nunu. Inside the package you will find two photo-etched sheets with the vertical planes and the rear spoiler brackets, grilles, safety net, brake discs, bonnet closures, ... In addition, FOUR decal sheets with the carbon fibre patterns of the car are also included, plus some additional details. You also have the antenna made of turned metal / steel rods, and material to recreate the seatbelt fabrics.

New reference of the Audi R8 GT3Nunu kit, and with the decoration with which Valentino Rossi permanently began his career towards his next goal, participating in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The reference of the Audi R8 GT3 in its Evo II version has significant changes, especially in the front of the car compared to the previous versions of the Audi R8 GT3. A very complete kit, with exquisite detailing of the interior, the upper part of the engine and the rear part of the gearbox and exhausts, all of them elements very visible through the rear cover. It also includes the central auxiliary headlights used for lighting during the night hours of the test, and the modified rear wing with its anchors behind the main plane.

Detailing set to improve the finish and final detailing of your Nunu Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II kit. The set includes photo-etched parts, fabric for the seat belts and an antenna made of turned metal, with specific parts for the 2022 version sponsored by Skechers. Also included are three decal sheets with various carbon fibre patterns, including both exterior parts, such as the floor or the spoilers, and interior parts, for the rear of the driver's seat.

It was 1982 when Tamiya launched the first edition of its Renault 5 Turbo kit, the car that Renault developed to be able to participate at the highest level in the World Rally Championship. And now, after 25 years of waiting, this kit is available again. The kit has not been modified with respect to the original reference.

Set of straight electrical connectors for different applications and connections to the control units of your models. The set includes four different sizes, depending on the diameter of the connection cable to be used. The sizes available in this set are for cables with diameters of 0.8 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.5 mm and 0.4 mm, with 15 units of each type of connector.

Set of bent at 90º electrical connectors for different applications and connections to the control units of your models. The set includes four different sizes, depending on the diameter of the connection cable to be used. The sizes available in this set are for cables with diameters of 0.8 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.5 mm and 0.4 mm, with 12 units of each type of connector.

Set of straight electrical connectors for different applications and connections to the control units of your models. The set includes two different sizes, depending on the diameter of the connection cable to be used. The sizes available in this set are for cables with diameters of 1.2 mm and 1 mm, with 32 units of the first size and 36 of the second.

Set of straight electrical connectors for different applications and connections to the control units of your models. The set includes two different sizes, depending on the diameter of the connection cable to be used. The sizes available in this set are for cables with diameters of 1.5 mm and 2 mm, with 21 units of the first size and 18 of the second.

Set of bent at 90º electrical connectors for different applications and connections to the control units of your models. The set includes two different sizes, depending on the diameter of the connection cable to be used. The sizes available in this set are for cables with diameters of 1.2 mm and 1 mm, with 32 units of the first size and 36 of the second.

Set of bent at 90º electrical connectors for different applications and connections to the control units of your models. The set includes two different sizes, depending on the diameter of the connection cable to be used. The sizes available in this set are for cables with diameters of 1.5 mm and 2 mm, with 21 units of the first size and 12 of the second.

Pre-cut paint mask sheet to make the "Marlboro" version of the BMW M3 of the Bigazzi team that participated in the 4 Hours of Jarama in 1987.

Incredibly detailed kit, made up of parts made of multiple materials, such as white metal, resin, photo-etched parts, turned aluminium parts such as the rims or the engine intake trumpets, rubber tyres with pre-painted logos, decals printed by Cartograf, and other elements such as cables or tubes to accurately reproduce the original vehicle. This reference reproduces the single-seater used by Jean-Pierre Beltoise in the Monaco GP, the third round of the 1968 season, a race in which Matra made its debut as an engine supplier, mounting the powerful 60º V-12 engine. In this version, the shape of the nose and the configuration of the exhaust system with six tailpipes are specific to this first race.