Newsletter 637: Espace F1October 31^st, 2024

Can you imagine taking the family on a road trip at the speed of a Formula 1 car? In reality it will be quite difficult, as Renault only made one unit of its Espace minivan equipped with the V10 engine from F1, but in scale, it is no longer a scale model. This kit reproduces the Renault prototype in exquisite detail, with a multitude of resin parts, an extensive set of photo-etched parts, rubber tires, pre-cut acetate transparencies with painted frames, and even a set of decals printed by Cartograf that includes the carbon patterns for the body panels and the spoiler. Who can resist?

Golden color tone similar to that used in the Renault Espace prototype in which the Williams team decided to put nothing more and nothing less than the V10 RS5 engine from its F1 car...

Set of 240 hexagon flange bolts like those used to assemble a multitude of parts in virtually all types of vehicles, with diameters of 1.5mm, 1.75mm, 2mm, 2.25mm and 2.5mm (48 units of each of the different sizes), with which to detail any part where this type of bolts is found. With the usual quality of Decalcas products, and the convenience of not needing to use a primer, avoiding the loss of detail of the parts, you will only have to paint and assemble the parts on your scale model.

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.

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.

This part is designed to allow you to connect the front suspension arms of your Tamiya 1/20 scale Ferrari F189 (640) kit. Thanks to this support that acts as a "template" it is possible to glue, fill and sand the kit parts B13/B14 and B18/B19 to the body before mounting the suspension.

There are tools that are indispensable in any workshop, such as workshop cranes, used to lift heavy parts of cars, such as engines or gearboxes. And what better than having the opportunity to reproduce an authentic workshop crane to set the scene for any of your scenes or dioramas? This crane developed by DAB Models is highly detailed, and will delight any modeler who likes scenes. And why not even display it in the display case next to one of your works?

There are tools that are indispensable in any workshop, such as workshop cranes, used to lift heavy parts of cars, such as engines or gearboxes. And what better than having the opportunity to reproduce an authentic workshop crane to set the scene for any of your scenes or dioramas? This crane developed by DAB Models is highly detailed, and will delight any modeler who likes scenes. And why not even display it in the display case next to one of your works?

Why not give your Tamiya kit of the Nissan Fairlady 240Z a racing look? If this idea appeals to you, what better option than to use the colours used by Nissan in the early 70s to conquer the American market, where Nissan partnered with the Bre team. Studio27 has thought of the same, developing a decal sheet that will allow you to choose between two decorations where the typical Nissan colours, red and blue, are interchanged. Which one do you prefer?

Complete decal sheet to be used on the Nunu kit of the Porsche 911 991 GT3 RSR to decorate the unit that, within the GTE Pro category, finished in second position, just behind the version of the kit used as a base.

Complete decal sheet for use on the Tamiya Williams FW13B kit, allowing the model used during the last races of the 1989 season to be produced. The decal sheet includes the Goodyear logos for the tyres, as well as the decorations on the helmets of both drivers.

Complete decal sheet to renew the ones corresponding to the Tamiya kit of the Williams FW13B, used during the 1990 season. As with the original decals, the Goodyear decals for the tires are included, as well as the decorations for the helmets of both drivers.

If you want to refresh the decals of your Tamiya kit of the Renault 30B, or you prefer to make the decoration of the 30C version (which does not come with the model) used in the first two races of the 1983 season, do not hesitate to get a set of these beautiful Studio27 decals, reissued for a short period of time.

Here is the missing tobacco advertising on your 1988 Team Roberts Yamaha YZR500 kit, featuring all the Lucky Strike logos that the original decal sheet for the kit does not include.

Supplementary decal sheet including the tobacco advertising logos not included in the original decals on the Tamiya McLaren MP4/13 kit.

Here are the logos of the sponsors not included in the re-editions of the Tamiya kit. You no longer have an excuse to leave your model without them!

The 1991 champion was Ayrton Senna, but in some races the Williams team showed its potential and its candidacy for the championship for the following season. At the 1991 Mexican Grand Prix, held at the Hermanos Rodríguez circuit, the Williams team with its FW14 achieved a fantastic double, with Ricardo Patrese climbing to the top of the podium. This transkit, composed of resin and white metal parts, which reproduce in detail elements as specific to this version as the nose or the front and rear wings, as well as a very complete photo-etched sheet, fabric for the seat belts and a decal sheet including the tobacco logos, will allow you to build this version taking as a base the Fujimi kit.

The 1991 season began at the Phoenix street circuit in the United States of America. The Williams team presented its new car, the FW14 powered by Renault, although they were not very lucky in the race, as both drivers had to retire. This transkit, made up of resin and white metal parts, which reproduce in detail elements as specific to this version as the nose or the front and rear wings, as well as a complete sheet of photo-etched parts, fabric for the seatbelts and a decal sheet including the tobacco logos, will allow you to build this version using as a base the Fujimi kit.

It is still incredible to think that, in the mid-1980s, the small 1.5-litre turbocharged engines used in Formula 1 were capable of exceeding 1,000 hp with relative ease. Engines like this have never been seen since, at least on 4-wheeled vehicles. Now, thanks to MFH, it is possible to independently reproduce one of these engines, the Renault V6 fitted to the Lotus 97T, among others. This kit, which allows the original engine to be reproduced in detail, is made up of white metal and resin parts, photo-etched parts, a decal sheet and various cables. And it also includes the parts to assemble a stand on which to display the engine once assembled. Awesome!

The 8-cylinder in-line engine of the Alfa Romeo type 158 is a true prodigy, proving its power and reliability by winning no less than two Formula 1 World Drivers' Championships in 1950 and 1951. This kit, which allows the original engine to be reproduced in detail, is made up of white metal and resin parts, photo-etched parts, a decal sheet and various cables. In addition, the parts for assembling a stand on which to display the engine once assembled are included. Spectacular!

Some engines are almost a work of art in themselves, such as the impressive 4-cylinder in-line engine of "only" 1.8 liters used by the Lancia Delta S4, which combined a supercharger and a turbocharger to achieve a power of nearly 500 hp. This kit, which allows the original engine to be reproduced in detail, is made up of white metal and resin parts, photo-etched parts, a decal sheet and various cables. In addition, the parts to mount a stand on which to display the engine once assembled are included. All it needs to do is start it up!

In the 1970s, Formula 1 cars were fitted with Goodyear tyres. This MFH reference reproduces the tyres used at that time, with the manufacturer's logo and other tyre information reproduced in great detail and in relief on the sidewalls. These tyres are designed to be used on the various Tamiya 1/20 scale kits, such as the McLaren M23, the Lotus Type 78 and Type 79, the Brabham BT46, the Wolf WR1 or the Ferrari 312T. Rims not included.

Complete transkit to convert any of the Fujimi Nissan Silvia S14 kit references into the latest version with a sharper and narrower nose and headlights. The transkit includes the parts needed to replace the entire front of the car, as well as two grille options.

Are you a fan of 1/20 scale Formula 1 models and you want to build one from Fujimi? Well, you're in luck, because thanks to this set of control units and connectors from MFH, you can improve and detail these elements in the kits of the Williams FW16, the McLaren MP4/5 and MP4/6 and the Ferrari F1 87/88 and 641/2. The control units and connectors are made of white metal, and heat-shrink material is included, as well as decals with the logos of the control unit manufacturers.

Stripper for paints applied over plastic. It is necessary to wear gloves during use. Shake well before use, and apply a layer of product on the surface to be stripped; leave for 15 to 60 minutes, and apply a second layer if necessary. Once the product has penetrated, rub the surface to remove the paint with the help of a small brush or paintbrush. Wash thoroughly with water to remove product residue.

Stripper for paints applied over plastic. It is necessary to wear gloves during use. Shake well before use, and apply a layer of product on the surface to be stripped; leave for 15 to 60 minutes, and apply a second layer if necessary. Once the product has penetrated, rub the surface to remove the paint with the help of a small brush or paintbrush. Wash thoroughly with water to remove product residue.

Decal sheet to reproduce the version of the Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo 2 with the number #23 that participated in the 2022 24 Hours of Nürburgring, achieving the thirteenth final position, 5 laps behind the winner. This model has a different color configuration than the number #24, with the lion in white. The decal sheet has been developed to be used on Nunu's kit of the Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo 2.

Chain and sprocket set for use with Tamiya Honda RS1000 Endurance Racer kit reference. The chain opens at the front sprocket area to allow assembly. The set includes 8 parts: the rear sprocket and its four mounting screws (with a fifth spare), the front sprocket and the detailed open-link chain.

Detailing set for your Tamiya kit of the Tamiya Benetton Ford B188. With this set, which includes new parts as well as replacement parts, you can detail the engine area, fuel tank, radiator pipes and rear suspension covers in a much more realistic way. The set includes a pair of rear suspension covers, radiator pipes, 20 engine cover screws, distributor cap, 2 sets of intake trumpet covers, spark plug pipes, a set of radiator supports, 5 control units, 5 additional tanks and a fuel tank cap. Really complete!

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.

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 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!

Full decoration, including all tobacco advertising logos, to replace and complete the decals on your Tamiya Lotus Honda 99T kit.

Decal to make the different decorations of the Porsche 935/78 Moby Dick during its participations in the 1978 season, the most remembered being the one from the 24 Hours of Le Mans. You can also choose the version that won the 6 Hours of Silverstone (number #1) or the one that participated in the German DRM races (number #40). This decal is designed to replace the one on your old Tamiya kit.

Reissue of the decal sheet that allows you to make any of the three units of the official Martini Lancia team that took part in the Monte Carlo Rally in 1990, where Didier Auriol took victory with the number #7 on the doors. This reissue brings several changes with respect to the reference SHK-322. To begin with, the red part between the Martini stripes now has to be painted, allowing the stripes themselves to be improved so that they adapt better to the areas of the kit's bodywork. There is also better detail in many of the logos, and the rally plates that go on the rear window for each number have been added. And, of course, all the edges of the main sponsor logos are gold plated.

This decal sheet has been designed to complement the Martini versions of the original Hasegawa kit. All main sponsor logos are outlined in gold plated and the blue colour has been adjusted, in both cases to match those on the real car. Other logos are also included to complete the kit's decals, such as the "Group B" stickers or the Rothmans logos on the Tour de Corse number plates. With one decal sheet it is possible to complete up to two kits, although you must choose between the 1983 Monte Carlo or the 1984 Tour de Corse.

Set of 4 low profile tread tires, ideal for your most extreme transformations. The 4 tires have an inner diameter of 16.5 mm, an outer diameter of 20.5 mm and a width of 10.5 mm.