Newsletter 644: Xmas 2024December 19^th, 2024

Finally, after almost two years of waiting, the 1/12 scale Lancia Stratos has arrived! And it does so from new and super-detailed moulds, with the ability to open not only the doors, but also the hoods. The engine has been reproduced with care in every detail, with countless parts, and its assembly promises fun right down to the last piece. Its photo-etched parts and complete decal sheet will allow you to assemble the winning unit of the legendary 1977 Monte Carlo. Who can resist?

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.

This kit will allow you to choose between five different versions of the agile and powerful Porsche 908/2. The first version, with the number #1 and driven by Jo Siffert and Brian Redman (GB), won the 1969 Watkins Glen 6 Hours. The white version with the number #3 only participated in the training sessions for the Nürburgring 1000 Kilometers, suffering an accident, while the first one with the number #4 achieved second place in the same race with Rolf Stommelen and Hans Herrmann. The last two versions correspond to races held in 1970. The first one, with the number #4 and driven by Sepp Greger and Helmut Leuze, finished in eighth position in the 1000 Kilometers of Nürburgring, while the last option, with the number #48, is perhaps the most famous, and driven by Steve McQueen and Peter Revson, achieved an incredible second position in the 12 Hours of Sebring. This excellent quality resin kit also includes several photo-etched plates and white metal parts, which allow the chosen version to be assembled with a great deal of detail.

Chaparral's history is full of ingenious and revolutionary solutions, such as the incorporation of a large raised spoiler on the bodywork of its 2F model. This kit will allow you to choose from up to eight different versions of this vehicle, all of them corresponding to the 1967 season. With the number #1 we have up to three variants, all of them used by the duo formed by Phil Hill and Mike Spence in the World Championship for Makes, in the 1000 Km of Monza, Spa and the 6 Hours of Brands Hatch races, achieving victory in the latter. This same duo participated with the number #4 in the 1000 Km of Nürburgring and with the number #7 in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In this race Chaparral entered a second unit for Bruce Jennings and Bob Johnson, with the number #8 on its doors. In addition, the number #6 represents the unit that participated in the 12 Hours of Sebring and the number #222 represents the one that raced in the Targa Florio. This high-quality resin kit also includes several photo-etched plates and white metal parts, which allow the chosen version to be assembled with a great deal of detail.

In the 1992 season, there was a particularly dominant duo, Nigel Mansell and his Williams-Renault. But after six consecutive victories, nothing could stand up to an inspired Ayrton Senna, who at the Monaco Grand Prix achieved his fifth victory in the Principality. The transkit is made up of resin and white metal parts, which reproduce details as specific to this version as the different duct on the right side, as well as two sheets of photo-etched parts, fabric for the seatbelts and a decal sheet including the tobacco logos.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

What great news to have a fresh set of decals again, with which to consider the renovation or assembly of a Tamiya classic such as the BMW R80G/S, winner of the Dakar in 1985. This reference, which includes the decals necessary for the decoration of the bike (for the rider's decals there is a separate reference), in addition to the tobacco decals, comes with a small sheet of photo-etched parts with the grilles used to protect the headlights of the bike. What a great detail!

Are you going to pass up the opportunity to get a new set of decals for your Tamiya classic kit, the Honda NRX750, winner of the 1986 Dakar? This reference will allow you to choose between any of the 3 official Rothmans Honda team bikes present at the start, including of course the number #95, the eventual winner of the race with Neveu at the controls. In addition to the tobacco decals, this reference includes a small sheet of photo-etched parts with the grille used to protect the front headlight of the bike. A must have!

In addition to the decals to complete the livery of the 1985 Dakar-winning bike, Blue Stuff has also prepared a new decal sheet to complete the rider figure, which Tamiya also included along with the bike itself in some of its references. Of course, the decals of the tobacco sponsors are included.

Exclusive and handcrafted set of 2 complete front wheels (tires with rims) for either of the two versions of the 1/8 scale Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé kit from the manufacturer Legrand.

Exclusive and handcrafted set of 2 complete rear wheels (tires with rims) for either of the two versions of the 1/8 scale Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé kit from the manufacturer Legrand.

Limited-time reissue of another of Tamiya's classic references. This special version of the Honda City Turbo also includes a driver figure and the parts needed to assemble the Motocompo scooter. The contents of the kit have been updated, eliminating the electric motor from those included in the original reference, and revising the decals and assembly manual, as well as including masks for painting the windows.

Another re-edition of a classic Tamiya kit, the Nissan Silvia in its two-door coupé version. The model captures in detail the straight shapes with rounded corners of the body. Inside, both the bucket seats and the rounded instrument panel come as separate parts, as well as the central console (you can choose between two types) or the rear shelf. You can also choose between a right-hand or left-hand drive version. The lower part of the chassis is also finished in detail, with the exhaust system, its transmission system or the multi-link rear suspension. Once assembled, the model has a total length of 185 mm.

The Jaguar XJ200 was rarely seen in competition. Officially, it only raced at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1993 and 1995, but some examples were seen in private hands in both the British and Italian Championships, which is precisely where the version that this kit allows to be made was raced. This XJ220 was slightly modified compared to the road car, and did not have factory support, but it did feature iconic decoration thanks to its main sponsor, Martini. The kit includes the BBS wheels that it used in competition, as well as a specific competition interior with seat, steering wheel, fire extinguisher and door panels. In addition, the kit allows the complete engine to be made, which will be visible through the rear engine cover.

Short and long springs reproduced at 1/9 scale, similar to those used in competition for mounting and adjusting mufflers and exhaust pipe components. Made in resin by 3D printing, they reproduce all the details, such as the conical finish of the spring and the "U" anchors that are welded on the exhausts, so that you only have to paint and glue them on your scale kit.