Newsletter 659: CatalogApril 21^st, 2025

Just like nougat, with the arrival of Christmas the Tamiya 2025 catalogue is also announced. And it is already a classic! In it you will be able to see all the new additions throughout 2024 and others that will arrive soon, such as the Porsche 911 992 GT3 RS. But in addition, and that makes it so interesting, you will also be able to learn about the models and new features of the other modalities, including tools and paints. The catalogue comes with full-colour photos on high-quality paper, with texts in English, German, French and Spanish.

New installment of Komakai's Fast Guides series, with a publication full of exquisite photographs that cover in great detail the spectacular Porsche 956B. Includes 32 full color pages with detailed images of the interior, exterior, wheels, etc...

New installment of Komakai's Fast Guides series, with a publication full of exquisite photographs that cover in great detail the spectacular BMW 318i. Includes 32 full color pages with detailed images of the interior, exterior, wheels, etc...

New installment of Komakai's Fast Guides series, with a publication full of exquisite photographs that cover in great detail the spectacular Jaguar XJR-9 LM. Includes 32 full color pages with detailed images of the interior, exterior, wheels, etc...

Photoetched parts including a resin drop for recreating the marker lights of modern trucks and trailers, as well as motorcycles and cars of all kinds. Each part measures 1.8 x 4.5mm

Complete set of individual air valves for detailing your truck models. In total the set contains 12 types of newly designed air valves, some of them multi-type. In addition, the 8 complete valves from the previous CTM set are also included. The 12 new types of air valves reproduce two types of relay valves, a pressure limiting valve, two types of four-way valves, two types of trailer control valves, ABS valves, a three-way valve, a load sensing valve and also a small electrical box. Four meters of thin red wire are also included. It's hard not to find the one you need!

Photo-etched sheet with the typical handles used for the cab doors of Kenworth tractors, as well as for some of the doors in the sleeping area and closets. The photo-etched parts are made on a nickel plate (the prototype brass ones are shown in the image).

Catalog of Italeri products and novelties for year 2025.

Assembled collector's model that faithfully reproduces the colours and shapes of the Alpine A522 used by Fernando Alonso in the 2022 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, the seventh round of the season. This event was expected with some concern given the larger size of the cars after the change in regulations, given the width limitations on the narrow streets of the Principality. Fernando Alonso finished the race in seventh position.

Nothing less than the car with which the great Juan Manuel Fangio won his third Formula 1 world title, achieving 4 victories in 7 Grand Prix. Now it is possible to assemble this historic champion in great detail, with a kit that contains no less than 451 parts, of which 114 are metal, all of them pre-painted and ready to be assembled. Once built, the front hood can be raised, revealing its impressive direct injection inline 8-cylinder engine, an engineering prodigy for its time. In addition, the kit has a remote control with which to play the sound of the engine. They are limited units, so don't miss out!

But how, a 2015 Ford GT40? No, we were not wrong! But there are replicas so well made and so faithful to the real model, that they even deserve to be reproduced... or at least that's what Solido thought. This assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Ford GT40 Replica built by Eric Dean, where it is difficult to find the differences with the original models.

3D printed brake system, consisting of 4 discs and 4 brake calipers, designed to improve the brakes of the Tamiya Nissan 240Z kit. This set allows you to replace the rear drum brakes with disc brakes, as well as mount larger front brakes, just as you would do to improve the real model. The brakes are mounted without the need to modify any part of the kit, and are designed to be able to mount the kit's wheels. Decals are also included in case you want to "decorate" the body of your model with Wilwood logos.

A 1/43 scale resin kit reproducing one of the many Lancia Stratos that were raced privately. This version is also special, as it surprisingly won the 1979 Sanremo Rally, with Antonio "Tony" Fassina at the wheel, accompanied on his right by Mauro Mannini.

1/43 scale resin kit of the Porsche 935 driven by Martino Finotto, accompanied by Carlo Facetti, in the 1978 Daytona 24 Hours, starting as one of the favourites to win after finishing fifth on the grid. Unfortunately, engine problems prevented them from finishing the race.

1/43 scale resin kit reproducing one of the many Porsche 911s prepared by the Almeras brothers, which competed around the world in all kinds of events. One of these units took part in the 1977 Tour de France Automobile, covering a distance of 1,245 km, including circuit stages such as Nogaro, Dijon, and Paul Ricard, and iconic Monte-Carlo Rally sections such as the Col de Turini and Burzet. Driven by Jean-Claude Rey with Lucien Strotz on his right, it managed to finish the event in tenth place.

Before debuting his own evolution in the 2017 season, driver Marco Gramenzi was already participating in various hillclimb events aboard a powerful Picchio-built barquette, modeled after the Alfa Romeo 4C, with an engine producing over 600 hp. This 1/43 scale resin kit reproduces the vehicle that, in the hands of the creator himself, competed in the 2016 Reventino Hill Climb.

The powerful Picchio barchetta, reminiscent of the Alfa Romeo 4C used in hill climb events, continued to evolve over time, incorporating ever more aerodynamic enhancements, such as new front spoilers on either side of the front bumper and a massive rear wing with the lower wing practically touching the ground. This 1/43 scale resin kit reproduces the car that, in the hands of Alessandro Gabrielli, achieved twenty-second place in the Coppa Paolino Teodori, near Ascoli, in the 2018 season.

The powerful Picchio barchetta, reminiscent of the Alfa Romeo 4C used in hillclimb events, continued its evolution, and for the 2019 season, the decision was made to replace the rear wing with a more conventional design and smaller side wings. This 1/43 scale resin kit reproduces the car that, in the hands of Alessandro Gabrielli, took part in the Trento Bondone Hill climb in the 2019 season.

Re-edition of the decal sheet for the Tamiya kit of the 1985 Dakar-winning BMW R80G/S. This decal set also includes the decals needed to equip the driver's overalls, in case the kit you have in your closet includes the necessary parts for assembly... or you decide to incorporate a figure from another manufacturer.

Replacement decals for the veteran 1/12 scale Tamiya kit. It includes several numbers and additional logos to recreate the versions used in various Grand Prix not included in the original decoration of the kit. Decals have also been added with size corrections and others that were omitted, such as the fire extinguisher insignia.

Replacement decals for the beautiful Tamiya 1/20 scale kit of the Ferrari 312T3. This new reference replaces and improves the previous SHK-D174 reference, which already included the stripes that allowed the white parts of the body to be completed with paint. This new reference includes the decals to make the versions of the car number 11 of the British GP of 1978, which is the one that most closely resembles that of Tamiya's own kit, that of the car number 12 of the Canadian GP of 1978, in which Gilles Villeneuve achieved his first victory , and cars 11 and 12 of the 1979 Brazilian Grand Prix, in what was the last 312T3 race. The decals are still designed so that the white parts are painted separately.

We're in Matra's golden age, and as a French team, winning their home race is more than a goal. In the 1973 edition, Matra entered a powerful team with three units of its MS670B, driven by the best French drivers of the time. And although in timed practice they were beaten by the factory Ferrari 312PBs on pure speed, reliability allowed victory to fall to the Matra number 11, while the unit with the number 12 achieved third place. The kit includes parts in white metal, resin, and turned metal, completed with photo-etched sheets, rubber tires, decals, and various types of wiring. Once assembled, both the doors and the front and rear hoods can be removed, revealing the entire interior and mechanical parts. What a gem!

The photo-etched parts sheet is back for a limited time and is perfect for adding detail to your Tamiya Renault R5 Turbo kit. These sheets are suitable for both the rally and road versions. Brake discs and calipers, windshield wipers, pedals, side grilles, and emblems are just some of the details included in this reference. And as a complement, the decals of the 1981 Monte Carlo Rally plates are included, not included in the decal sheet of the Tamiya kit reissue.

If you're keen to further enhance the detailing of the Tamiya Porsche 911 992 GT3 RS kit, don't miss this reference with a complete photo-etched sheet.

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.

Complete brake set designed for use on the Tamiya Jordan 191 kit. Included are 4 brake discs, which can be fitted directly to the kit parts without any further adjustment, 4 brake calipers (2 on the left side and 2 on the right side), which are much more detailed than the original ones, including bleeders and the lower connecting pipe between the two caliper bodies, 4 brake disc cores (2 front and 2 rear), and 2 sets of 4 wheel centre nuts with stem, in case you prefer to opt for a presentation of the car model with the wheels removed.

Now that Tamiya has released the 992.1 generation Porsche 911 GT3RS model kit, Kitbox PZY Model has decided to pay tribute to its predecessor by developing the kit so that you can also reproduce the 991.2 generation Porsche 911 GT2RS in scale. A kit that, at the time of its launch in 2018, redefined the performance limits of its most iconic model. This kit is made of high-quality resin, to which we must add an extensive sheet of photo-etched parts and a complete decal sheet. Simply spectacular!

New reference of the Beemax scale kit of the incredible Lancia Delta S4 Group B, in this case with the decoration used by the one who would end up being the European Champion with this car in the 1986 season, that of the Escudería Grifone with the sponsorship of Esso, and so recognizable by its combination of black and gold on the bodywork. And on his way to being champion, he managed to achieve up to three victories in Spain, one of them precisely in the Catalonia rally, which is the version to be reproduced with this model. Awesome!!

Set of lower skid plates, both front (for the engine) and rear (for the differential), also known as sump guards, for use with the Audi Quattro Group 4 rally kits from both Tamiya and Italeri. These parts are not included in the original Tamiya kit, while the Italeri kit only includes the front one, and with a very different design from the plate used by the real car. Thanks to this reference, the lower part of your model will have the perfect finish.

Decal sheet for use on the Bandai kit of the Honda DT125 Super Trail.

Resin kit to reproduce the 1948 Cadillac Series 62 Club Coupe. A kit developed with great attention to detail, including the body, chassis and other parts made of resin, 3D printed parts, photo-etched sheet, decal sheet, rubber wheels, pre-cut windows and vacuum-formed windshield.

Set of 4 rims with rubber tires designed to customize your different scale models. The shape of their hubcaps, which are so reminiscent of a cowboy hat, is precisely what gives these wheels their name. Inside the box you will find four rims with their corresponding hubcaps separately, so you can easily paint them, four rubber tires with the Firestone 8.20-15 8 designation reproduced on their sidewall, 8 air valves, a decal sheet with the Cadillac emblems and a 3D printed circular mask to be able to paint the white band on the tires.