Newsletter 643: CubiJigDecember 12^th, 2024

The new Car CubiJig is an advanced modular tool for experienced modellers, designed to be used throughout the entire assembly process of your 1/24 and 1/25 scale cars.

The new Bike CubiJig is an advanced modular tool for experienced modellers, designed to be used throughout the entire assembly process of your 1/12 scale motorcycles.

Assembled collector's model that faithfully reproduces the version of the Kick Sauber Ferrari C44, with its striking green tones, during its participation with Guanyu Zhou at the wheel in the 2024 Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix. A race where the Chinese driver was close to the points by finishing in eleventh position, after a very consistent race.

Assembled collector's model that faithfully reproduces the version of the Kick Sauber Ferrari C44 during its participation with Valtteri Bottas at the wheel in the 2024 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, held at the Suzuka International Circuit. In this event Valtteri Bottas felt confident in the car, being one of the few times in the season where he reached Q2 in qualifying. In the race he finished in fourteenth position.

Limited time re-edition of the Studio27 photo-etched parts for the super classic Hasegawa Lancia Stratos kit, valid for many of the different existing liveries, excluding the Safari ones, which have a specific detailing set (ST27-FP24232). Some of the elements you will find in the photo-etched parts are a super interesting air intake filter, the different grilles, Monte Carlo rally plates for the winning 1977 unit, perforated pedals, gas cap covers, and as a complement, a series of number plates for other of the most famous versions of the Stratos. Among them, the TO M26363 of the winner of San Remo in 1975 with Waldegård, or the multi-winner TO N12661 with which Alen won the 1978 Giro d'Italia and Waldegård the 1976 San Remo, in addition to finishing second in Monte Carlo. There's sure to be one for your version!

Set of photo-etched parts designed for further detailing the Nissan R91CP kit by Hasegawa. The set includes brake discs, quick locks, radiator grilles, mirrors, pedals, windshield wipers, harness buckles, etc.

Photo-etched parts to improve your Hasegawa Mazda 767B kit. It includes the vertical planes of the rear wing, the grills for the radiators, the harness buckles, the windshield wiper, the pedals, and many more parts in photo-etched parts. It also includes fabric to simulate harnesses and a metal piece to give volume to the harness closure.

Like a glove! That's the first thing that came to mind when we saw the set of photo-etched parts by Studio27 for the Lancia 037 Rally, The grilles on the front and rear hoods, the huge rear mud flaps, the brake discs, the front radiators, and some very useful templates to paint the Pirelli logos on the tires and on the rear grille, are just some of the parts that we can improve. The Lancia 037 will undoubtedly always be one of our favourites!

Limited-time re-edition of Studio27 photo-etched parts to improve the detailing of your Tamiya Mazda 787B kit. It includes interesting elements such as different configurations of the vertical planes of the rear wing, the covers for the rear wheel fairing used in some events, the radiator grilles, the outer face of the brake discs, the windscreen wiper, some aerodynamic fins... and many more details. A must-have!

Limited time re-edition of the photo-etched parts to increase the detail of your Tamiya Sauber Mercedes C9 kit. Among many other elements you can find the windscreen wiper, the hinges of the butterfly doors, the outer face of the brake discs, the power cables to the ignition coils, the vertical planes of the rear wing... all this and much more. Don't miss it!

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.

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!

Decal sheet to reproduce the version of the Opel Acona 400 that finished in fourth position in the 1981 edition of the Monte Carlo Rally.

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.

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, in addition to the 15-inch Ronal front wheels used on this version.

Dashboard made of 3D printed resin to adapt the Belkits Opel Ascona 400 Group 4 kit to the right-hand drive versions. Also included, to complete the transformation, are the front windshield wipers and the right-hand exterior mirror.

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.

Set of 5 Fondmetal EVO Corse 5-bolt rims, designed to be used with the tyres of the tarmac versions of the Tamiya Peugeot 206 WRC kit.

Set of 2 Ronal 15 inch front rims, designed to be used with the tyres from the Belkits Opel Ascona 400 kit.

Sometimes the wait can be worth it! And the latest from Tamiya is none other than the GT3 RS version of the 992 generation Porsche 911. The kit comes with decals to complete up to four different liveries, mainly varying the colour of the "GT3 RS" stripes on the sides. In addition, it includes various carbon patterns for elements such as the bonnet, roof, rear spoiler and side mirrors, while the car's emblems come on a sheet of metal transfers. The powerful shapes of the car, with all its air intakes, have been reproduced in detail in this kit, as has the interior, with the option of choosing between the right or left-hand drive version, or whether if it is equipped with the optional "Weissach" package. The wait was totally worth it, right?

New edition of the Scania T143 M500. Inside the box you will find the usual Italeri parts list, with new decals, rubber tires, and a multitude of parts so you can assemble the model with maximum detail. Once assembled, the model measures 24 cm long.

Exactly what your Revell BMW M1 needed, four great rims with top quality photo-etched parts, right? The rims and central nuts are made of turned aluminum, and the rest of the pieces, including the rim cores, are photo-etched. Tires are not included.

There are cars that don't need to be supercars to become icons of a generation. For many, the car of their dreams was much more earthly, but with performance and efficiency that would put more than one vehicle with twice the power to shame. GTIs became very popular in the early 90s, and one of their references was the Peugeot 205, especially with its 1.9 version whose engine reached 130 hp of power. This, together with its scant 900 kg of weight, allowed the little 205 to exceed the 200 km/h barrier. Couldn't have one? Don't worry. Now you can build your own 1/8 scale replica, with a model where every element, every shade of colour and every line is reproduced with absolute precision. The kit contains all the plastic and metal parts already pre-painted and ready to be assembled. Once the assembly of the model is complete, all the doors and hoods open, revealing the engine and its striking interior. 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.

The Nissan Silvia was born in Japan in the 60s, being known by a minority, but thanks to the proliferation of drift competitions , and even some Hollywood productions, the Silvia is known by motor lovers. Its mechanical configuration, with front engine and rear wheel drive, has made it very desirable for many preparations, where in search of greater lightness, its entire interior has been stripped of any superfluous element. Are you thinking of transforming the Tamiya kit of the Nissan Silvia into a drift beast? Now it's easier with this transkit, which not only includes the cockpit with all the shapes of the bare sheets, but also includes other elements such as the safety roll cage, sports gear lever, handbrake and racing pedals, steering wheel and steering column, or door handles. Spectacular!

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.

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.

Complete detailing set for Nunu's Porsche 911 991 GT3 RSR kit, including up to five photo-etched sheets, resin parts such as the brake calipers, various turned metal parts such as the rim air valves, the antenna, some electrical connectors and various toggle switches, and paint masks.

Complete detailing set for the Audi R8 LMS Evo II kit references from Meng Model, with many details that have been modified and that differentiate it from the Evo version. The set includes 4 photo-etched sheets, turned metal parts such as the antenna base or the rim valves, the brake calipers made in resin, the fabric for the seatbelts and a mask template.

Complete transkit composed of resin parts, photo-etched parts and decals to transform the Tamiya kit of the Honda S2000 into the pink car used by the character of Suki in the second film of the "Fast & Furious" saga.

3D printed resin rims in 1/24 scale, designed to perfectly fit the tires of the Tamiya Alpine A110 kit. Its design simulates the one mounted by the FASA versions, manufactured in Spain, and which used the 1,400 cc engine of the Renault 5 Alpine, but with a compression of 9.3 instead of 10.1. The engine power was 85 hp, and in addition to having a continuous action fan, they also incorporated an oil cooling radiator.

USCP has designed the door panels for the latest versions of the BMW 2002, so you can upgrade your Hasegawa 1/24 scale kit. These highly detailed parts come with the elements placed on the panels separately, such as the window handles, ashtrays and armrests, both front and rear, making painting and creating different types of upholstery easier. A real hit for those looking for maximum detail.

Are you planning to add one of USCP's fantastic engines to your Hasegawa BMW 2002 kit, but you're not quite convinced by the fact that you have to cut the hood off the body? Or have you already started the conversion, but the cut isn't as fine as you would have liked? Don't worry. USCP has taken this possibility into account, and has developed the engine hood as a separate part so that you don't have to worry about cutting the hood. Now there are no more excuses!

Detailed set of Weber carburettors, with various configuration options, and with the necessary parts to be able to mount on four or six cylinder engines. In addition to its three sets of carburettors, there are straight or curved intake trumpets, to which you can also add protective grilles if necessary.

Do you want to use the Tamiya model of the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA to reproduce the GT/Junior version? In that case, you will have noticed that, although most of the kit is useful, there is a key exterior detail to carry out this modification, which are the exterior door handles. USCP has taken this into account, and has developed these handles in 3D printing, so that nothing prevents you from completing the modification. Great!

The Lotus 23 was designed by Colin Chapman to compete in small-displacement categories, taking advantage of its low weight and perfect handling to surprise rivals with much more powerful engines. This high-quality resin kit lets you choose between ten different versions of the Lotus 23, some of them driven by F1 World Champion drivers such as Graham Hill, Jack Brabham and Jim Clark. The kit includes photo-etched parts and white metal parts, so you can build the version of your choice with great detail.

This kit allows you to choose between no less than 9 different versions of the legendary Maserati 200S. A high-quality resin kit that also includes several photo-etched sheets and white metal parts with which you can complete the version you decide to build with its specific details. Among the available versions, the ones used in the 1958 24 Hours of Le Mans with number #23, the 1957 Mille Miglia with number #448 or the one used in the 1958 12 Hours of Sebring with number #32. Also interesting are the versions of the Pergusa Grand Prix (number #24) in 1959 with Nino Vaccarella and the modified race held on the Stillwater circuit with Jim Hall in 1957 (number #62), where they climbed to the top of the podium.