Newsletter 631: Alpine A110 2018

A few years ago, Renault had the fantastic idea of launching what was the modern interpretation of its famous Alpine, replicating many of the features that made this model famous, more focused on the behavior and driver's enjoyment than on raw power. And not only that, but it is also a regular participant in national and even world rallies. Now, this new version is also available as a 1/24 scale kit, fully printed using 3D technology. And not only the exterior shapes of the body have been faithfully reproduced, but it also has the entire detailed interior and the rims and tires to make the street version of the new Alpine A110.

Incredibly detailed kit, composed 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 tires 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 Dutch GP held at the Zandvoort circuit, the fifth round of the 1968 season. In this race the MS11 with a Matra engine finished on the podium for the first time, achieving second position. In this version the shape of the body and the four exhaust pipes, as well as the oil cooler on the side of the body, differentiate it from other versions.

Incredibly detailed kit, made up of parts made of a variety of materials such as white metal, resin, photo-etched parts, turned aluminium parts such as the rims and engine intake trumpets, rubber tyres with pre-painted logos, decals printed by Cartograf, and other elements such as cables and tubes to accurately reproduce the original vehicle. This reference reproduces the single-seater used by Jean-Pierre Beltoise at the French GP held at the Rouen-Les-Essarts circuit, the sixth round of the 1968 season. This version is characterised by the mounting of additional tanks on both sides of the body, which modify its shape, and by the short rear spoiler mounted on the rear axle.

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 reproduce the original vehicle with great precision. This reference reproduces the single-seater used by Jean-Pierre Beltoise in the Italian GP held at the Monza circuit, the ninth round of the 1968 season. This version is characterised by the mounting of additional tanks on both sides of the body, although the extensions are shorter. The fairing on the top is also modified. Although perhaps the most characteristic elements of this version are the two planes that make up the front spoiler, together with the high-type rear spoiler mounted on the rear axle.

Limited-time reissue of the photo-etched parts to increase the detail of your Tamiya Renault 5 Turbo kit, valid for both the rally version and the recently reissued street version. Brake discs and calipers, windscreen wipers, pedals, side grilles or emblems are just some of the details included in this reference.

There are several decorations that the Porsche team has been using on its 911 GT3 RSR as a tribute to some of its successes, such as this one commemorating the victory of the Porsche GT1 at the 1998 24 Hours of Le Mans. This decal sheet will allow you to reproduce this exclusive version, which was only used for the last race of the 2018 IMSA WeatherTech Championship held at the Road Atlanta Petit Le Mans circuit.

There are several decorations that the Porsche team has been using on their 911 GT3 RSR as a tribute to some of their successes, such as this one recalling the successes of Bob Akin, with his famous Porsches sponsored by Coca-Cola. This decal sheet will allow you to reproduce this exclusive version, which was only used on the occasion of the last race of the 2019 IMSA WeatherTech Championship held at the Road Atlanta circuit. Don't you think it's beautiful?

If you have one of the Tamiya kits of the Mercedes CLK-GTR that dominated the FIA GT championship in the late 1990s, you're in luck. With this decal set, you'll not only have a fresh set to replace the one on your kit, but you'll also be able to choose between three possible decoration options, since the three units used in the 1997 season used different main sponsors. Whatever your selection, don't miss out!

Decal sheet to reproduce the version of the Opel Acona 400 that, with the famous colours of the official Rothmans team, took part in the Acropolis Rally in 1982, remembered not only for its toughness, but for the driver who won that rally, Michele Mouton aboard her Quattro. Among the few rivals who were able to cast some shadow, the entire Opel Rothmans team, and among its drivers, Jimmy McRae, who managed to finish the rally in sixth position with his Ascona with the number #10. This reference also includes 3D printed parts to be able to make the right-hand drive version.

Decal sheet to reproduce any of the three Opel Acona 400 units that the official Opel team entered in the 1983 Monte Carlo Rally. Ari Vatanen (number 3) was the best placed, in fifth position, followed by a young Henri Toivonen (number 6). The decals include the tobacco logos.

No one doubts that the Good Smile Racing team's liveries could be considered some of the most spectacular out there, but there's something about some that makes them even more special. At least that's what it seems to us when we look at the version used in 2020 in the Autobacs Super GT, where the team achieved eighth position with some outstanding performances (two podiums in Suzuka and Motegi) at the end of the year. The livery is dominated by soft pink tones, which have been perfectly reproduced on this new decal sheet. Is your collection complete?

Interesting news comes from Revell, which is reissuing its kit of the Bugatti EB110, which has a more than interesting part list, not only because it has parts to assemble its impressive 12-cylinder engine with no less than 4 turbochargers, but because both the rear and front hoods are mobile, allowing you to see what is underneath. A challenge for those who love supercars... and detailing.

Revell surprises us with this future novelty that reproduces one of the most impressive supercars of today, and that not only has a 6.5-liter V12 engine, but is combined with 3 electric motors of 150 HP each. This makes the Revuelto have a total power of more than 1,000 HP!! The first information about the kit indicates that the engine area will be accessible thanks to its folding hood and that the necessary parts will be included to reproduce the engine. Are you making room for it in the display case?

1/25 scale kit of the imposing Kenworth W900, which in this version reproduces a double bedroom topped with an aerodynamic roofline in the rear of the cabin. Once assembled, the model allows its front hood to be tilted forward to reveal a detailed turbocharged six-cylinder diesel engine. Other details included in the kit are the chrome wheels, the double exhaust pipes, the speakers mounted on the roof or the mirrors with antennas. A true monster of the road!

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Ferrari SF-23 with which Charles Leclerc participated in the Formula 1 World Championship in the 2023 season, a somewhat disappointing season for him despite the six podiums obtained during the season in the main races, although none of them were a victory.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Ferrari F1-75 with which Charles Leclerc participated in the Formula 1 World Championship in the 2022 season, a season where he managed to be runner-up in the world drivers' championship, achieving three victories in the Grand Prix of Bahrain, Australia and Austria.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Ferrari F1-75 with which Carlos Sainz Junior participated in the Formula 1 World Championship in the 2022 season, a season where he achieved fifth position in the Drivers' Championship, achieving victory in the British Grand Prix held at the Silverstone circuit.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Ferrari 499P LMH with the number #50 of the Ferrari AF Corse team that obtained first place on the grid of the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans, although later in the race it had to settle for the fifth position.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Ferrari 499P LMH with the number #51 of the Ferrari AF Corse team that won the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans. 59 years later, Ferrari reigned again at Le Mans.

In the 2022 season, Guanyu Zhou became the first Chinese driver to be an official F1 driver, signing for the Alfa Romeo team as partner of Valteri Bottas. In the first race of the season Zhou finished in tenth position, but he obtained an even better result in the Canadian Grand Prix with an eighth place.

Dashboard made of 3D printed resin to adapt the Belkits Opel Ascona 400 Group 4 kit to the versions that used the steering wheel on the right.

Set of 4 3D printed resin rims with the design of the Ronal rims used in many of the asphalt rallies in which the Opel Ascona 400 participated. The rims are designed to be used with the tires of the kit.

Decal sheet that will allow you to reproduce the version of the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR that achieved victory in the LM GTE AM class at the 2018 24 Hours of Le Mans.

That the series "Stranger Things" has been a huge success is beyond any doubt. So much so that some of the vehicles that appear throughout the different seasons have also become part of the series, like another protagonist. We have seen the character of Sheriff Hopper riding his Chevy Blazer on countless occasions, so why have the option of building such a charismatic model? Revell is going to give us that opportunity, with a completely redesigned kit, made up of 100 pieces.

That the series "Stranger Things" has been a huge success is beyond any doubt. So much so that some of the vehicles that appear throughout the different seasons have also become part of the series, like another protagonist. In the fourth season, some of the protagonists spend a long time on board a Volkswagen T3 dedicated to delivering pizza to homes. Revell has incorporated into its kit of this model the parts and elements necessary to reproduce the one that appears in the series, maintaining the characteristics of the original kit, such as its sliding side door or its complete engine.

That the series "Stranger Things" has been a huge success is beyond any doubt. So much so that some of the vehicles that appear throughout the different seasons have also become part of the series, like another protagonist. Another of the models that are almost part of one of the characters is the black 1979 Camaro Z/28 used by Billy. The kit uses the molds used in other previous versions of this model, incorporating some extra parts to perfectly reproduce the model used in the series.

Pocher's next launch is here, nothing less than the Porsche 917K in its most legendary version with Gulf-Porsche colours. The revolution in the world of racing, on a large scale and in great detail, with more than 300 pre-painted parts, soon available at SpotModel.

Inline 6-cylinder engine, 4 litres and around 285 HP of power. What are we talking about? The engine of a classic, the Aston Martin DB5, recently launched by Revell. And the guys at USCP have decided to make a transkit to be able to incorporate the engine into this kit. Combining resin parts and 3D printed parts, it not only includes the engine and the gearbox, but also the hood with its internal reinforcement structure, and other elements such as the front radiator, the expansion tank of the cooling system or the brake fluid canisters. And if you want your model to be even more spectacular, don't forget the wire wheels and the front grille, also available at SpotModel!

Rivet set designed to be used in detailing the bodywork of the 1/12 scale kits of the Matra MS11 from Model factory Hiro. The head diameter of the rivets is 0.8mm, while the shank diameter is 0.5mm. Each set has a total of approximately 1.512 rivets.

White colour tone similar to that used on the Opel Ascona, both in its street version and in the rally version. It is the ideal colour tone to be used when painting, for example, the new Belkits kits.

Blue colour tone equal to the one used in the decals of the Opel Ascona 400 Belkits kit (reference BEL020), driven by Walter Rohrl in the 1982 Monte Carlo Rally. This tone has been designed so that you can use it to paint those areas of the model that the decal does not completely cover... or you can even choose not to use some of the blue decals on the body.

Set of 4 rims with the design of the 13-inch PLS rims. The outer ring of the rim is made of turned aluminium, while the core of the rim is made using 3D printing. The diameter of the rims is approximately 15,5 mm. This reference DOES NOT include tires.

Pair of seats that simulate the design of the classic seats used in many sports vehicles from the 50s, 60s and even 70s.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Porsche 911 Carrera RSR used by George Follmer in the first three races of the Race of Champions (IROC) of 1974, held in Riverside at the end of October 1973, winning the second of them, in the which was the only race not won by future champion, Mark Donohue.

Collector's assembled model that reproduces the version of the Ford Puma Rally1 Hybrid with which the Greek driver Jourdan Serderidis, together with Frédéric Miclotte as co-driver, participated in the Safari Rally Kenya in 2022, finishing the event in seventh position.