Newsletter 668: CountdownJune 19^th, 2025

After several years, Shunko Models has decided to reissue the decal sheet to complete the Peugeot 905 Evo1. The decal design for the Le Mans versions is maintained, since at the time they were already revised and improved with respect to those included in the Heller or Airfix kits, but this reissue also includes additional decals that allow to reproduce the version of the race held at Silverstone in 1992, where Derek Warwick and Yannick Dalmas achieved a resounding victory.

This new Shunko Models reference has been designed to replace the decals of the Fujimi kit, although with a greatly improved design, where the shape and size of each decal is different from those on the kit's decal sheet. Also included are the logos not included in the original kit, as well as some replacement decals, such as the side numbers that are difficult to apply.

This new Shunko Models reference has been designed to replace the decals of the Fujimi kit, although with a greatly improved design, where the shape and size of each decal is different from those on the kit's decal sheet. Also included are the tobacco logos, some spare decals, as well as the numbers and decals to also make the unit with number #2, which is not included in the original kit's decal sheet, and which also obtained the best position in the race with her third place.

Set of 4 spoked wheels with rubber tires designed to customize your different scale models. Inside the box you will find four elegant rims with integrated center caps, with the beautiful engraving of the Cadillac emblem, 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.

Set of 4 1/24 scale 3D printed resin rims with a design similar to that used on the 14-inch Momo Vega rims, used for example on the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA. A set of rubber tyres with tread is included. The set also includes various adapters, so that the wheels can be mounted on models from the most common manufacturers, such as Tamiya, Hasegawa or Aoshima. The air valves for the rims are also included in the adapter holder.

Set of rubber tires for 17-inch rims. Ideal for use in conjunction with USCP 17-inch rims. The tires measure 26.4 mm outside diameter, 18.8 mm inside diameter, and 10.5 mm wide. The Bridgestone tread marks are embossed on the tire profile.

1:24 scale reproduction of BBS FI-R forged rims used on the Toyota GR Supra A90, designed to be used with the tires of the Tamiya kit. Made in resin using 3D printing, the rims faithfully reproduce the complex structure of the real rim, including all its reliefs and hollows, improving the appearance of the set. The design of the rims has also taken into account the internal relief of the original Tamiya tire. The mounting method, inserted from the front, allows the lip of the rim to remain on the tire, integrating correctly as it would in reality. In addition to the rims, inflation valves, two types of nuts, standard and long size, and decals with the rim logos are included. Without a doubt, an essential improvement for modelers looking for a totally faithful reproduction in their work.

1:24 scale reproduction of Volk Racing Rays TE37-SL rims used on the Toyota GR Supra A90, designed to be used with the tires of the Tamiya kit. Made in resin using 3D printing, the rims faithfully reproduce the structure of the real rim, improving the appearance of the set. The design of the rims has also taken into account the internal relief of the original Tamiya tire. The mounting method, inserted from the front, allows the lip of the rim to remain on the tire, integrating correctly as it would in reality. In addition to the rims, inflation valves, two types of nuts, standard and long size, and decals with the rim logos are included. Without a doubt, an essential improvement for modelers looking for a totally faithful reproduction in their work.

Set of rubber tires for 21-inch rims. Ideal for use in conjunction with USCP 21-inch rims. The tires measure 28.6 mm outside diameter, 23.5 mm inside diameter, and 14 mm wide. The Pirelli P-Zero tread pattern appears embossed on the tire profile.

Set of rubber tires for 16-inch rims. Ideal for use in conjunction with USCP 16-inch rims. The tires measure 25 mm outside diameter, 18,2 mm inside diameter, and 10 mm wide. The Dunlop tread pattern appears embossed on the tire profile.

Pair of 1/24 scale resin seats reproducing the design of the Recaro Pole Position model, widely used in a multitude of racing models. The base and bucket seat are a single piece. A decal sheet with Recaro logos is included.

Pair of 1/24 scale resin seats reproducing the design of the Sparco Sprint model. A decal sheet with the Sparco logos is included.

This complete transkit, which combines a high-quality resin body with 3D-printed interior parts, will allow you to reproduce the street version of the Ford Escort MK I based on the Belkits RS1600 kit. The transkit allows you to combine its parts to assemble different versions, such as the sporty RS200 and Mexico, whose exterior decorative stripes are included in the decal sheet, to the two sets of rims, the two types of steering wheel, and up to three types of rearview mirrors.

Red racing safety harness with up to six anchor points. Includes the necessary components to complete the harnesses for two seats, quick-release fasteners in various designs, red fabric, and a central anchor made of turned metal.

Blue racing safety harness with up to six anchor points. Includes the necessary components to complete the harnesses for two seats, quick-release fasteners in various designs, blue fabric, and a central anchor made of turned metal.

Black racing safety harness with up to six anchor points. Includes the necessary components to complete the harnesses for two seats, quick-release fasteners in various designs, black fabric, and a central anchor made of turned metal.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the presentation version of the Alpine A524 that the team will use during the 2024 season. This model has the colors of the sponsor BWT where blue predominates, which will be the decoration used in most of the Grand Prix of the season.

Assembled collectible model that reproduces the presentation version of the Alpine A524 that the team will use during the 2024 season. This model has the colours of the sponsor BWT where pink predominates, which will be the decoration used in some of the first grand prix of the season.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the McLaren F1 GTR Short Tail of the Giroix Racing team that participated in the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans, where it achieved a remarkable fifth final position, eight laps behind the winner.

Assembled collector's model reproducing the version of the Porsche 911 Carrera RSR used by Emerson Fittipaldi in the first three races of the 1974 Race of Champions (IROC), held at Riverside in late October 1973, achieving third position in the second and third of them. These results allowed him to finish in seventh position in the final classification.

Italeri has recently almost completely revamped its Volvo FH reference, using new moulds to reproduce the low-roof version. This new reference takes advantage of this recent renovation, and incorporates new parts. However, it maintains the main features of the kit, with the new cab and its fully detailed interior, as well as the engine and the frame, and allowing you to choose whether the driver's door or the front radiator grille are open or closed.

Just as not all Ferraris are red, not all Bugattis are blue, as demonstrated by the Type 35B, bearing the number 58, which participated in the 1928 Targa Florio. This new reference from Italeri comes with new decals to reproduce this striking version, with which driver Elisabeth Junek achieved fifth place overall and second in the 2001 to 3000 cc class. The second version that can be built, bearing the number 22 and in the classic blue color, is the one that achieved victory in the 1930 Monaco Grand Prix.

Set of 17-inch wheels from the BBS E50 model, as used on many DTM and the European (ETCC) and World Touring Car Championships (WTCC) cars in the 80s and 90s. The set does NOT include tires .

Complete transkit designed to be mounted on Revell kits of the Volkswagen Golf MK.I, allowing the incorporation of the 1.8 litre engine version with 16 valve cylinder head, but in this case fed by Weber carburettors instead of an injection system, a solution mainly used in competition, at a time when electronic injection was difficult to modify, at least for the most modest equipment. In addition to the engine block and cylinder head, the engine parts perfectly reproduce the carburettor battery, the gearbox and the intake and exhaust manifolds.

A giant of the road... and on your workbench! This kit, which measures approximately 770 mm when assembled, allows you to built the Renault G260 tractor unit with its corresponding trailer, complete with a striking livery of an eagle with its wings spread. The model includes 221 parts.

Decoration to reproduce the four-wheel drive Renault R4 with which the Marreau brothers managed to finish in third position in the second edition of the Paris Dakar Rally, held in 1980. The decal sheet, printed by Cartograf, has been designed to be used on the Heller kits.

Decal sheet to reproduce the Range Rover V8 that won the first edition of the Paris Dakar Rally, held in 1979. The decal sheet, printed by Cartograf, has been designed to be used with the Esci, Humbrol, Italeri or Aoshima kits of the 3-door Range Rover.

What's the problem with your FW16 decals? Are they incomplete? Is the Rothmans logo missing? Are they just wrong?

You must have missed some of the sponsor logos on the decal sheet of your Fujimi kit of the Williams FW14B. If you are one of those who want to recreate the complete decoration, including the tobacco logos, this additional decal sheet is what you need.

Complete transkit to make, based on the Porsche 934 Tamiya kit, the impressive Porsche 935 winner of Group 5 in the 1976 24 Hours of Le Mans, also being fourth overall. The transkit includes several resin parts, among which is the complete body, with its corresponding spoiler and front spoiler separately, 3 photo-etched plates, one of them for the beautiful honeycomb cores for the BBS rims, two sheets of high quality decals and different white metal parts, among which there are 4 ring rims and two 5-spoke rear rims, with their corresponding rubber tires. It can't be missing in your showcase!

New issue of the Ultra Detail Guides series, this time about the Williams Renault FW13B. Includes a total of 122 A5-sized pages with full-color pictures taken of the vehicle nowadays.

Quality and perfect results are guaranteed when painting the windows and headlights of the different references of the Tamiya Porsche 962C kit thanks to Decalcas' pre-cut masks.

Studio27 reissues its photo-etched plate to detail the Tamiya references of the McLaren Honda MP4/7 at 1/20 scale, with elements as interesting as the lateral planes of the rear wing, the covers of the air inlets of the sidepods, the different radiators, and even the engine exhaust manifold gaskets. Are you also wanting to get one?

Studio27 reissues its photo-etched plate to detail the Tamiya references of the McLaren Honda MP4/8 at 1/20 scale, with elements as interesting as different configurations for the side planes for the rear spoiler, the air inlet covers of the sidepods, the brake disc cores, the radiators, and even the suspension system anchors.

Limited time re-edition of these photo-etched parts designed for the 1977 version of the Tyrrell Ford P34 from Tamiya in 1/20 scale. The photo-etched plate includes such interesting elements as the radiators, two different configurations of the rear wing planes, the chassis structure under the cockpit dome, the brake discs, and many more details to give a high degree of realism to your model. Do not stay without them!!

This resin kit allows you to reproduce at 1/24 scale the unmistakable Esso version that characterized the Group 4 Porsche 911SC Almeras of the early 1980s. This particular version is the one that competed in the 1980 Monte-Carlo Rallye Automobile, driven by Hannu Mikkola with Arne Hertz on his right. A very complete kit, which includes the option of mounting the engine, which is accessible once the model is completed.