Newsletter 669: F.I.F.O.

This resin kit allows you to choose between the two Group 4 Porsche 911SC Almeras with their distinctive Esso livery that participated in the 1982 Monte-Carlo Rally. The car with the number #8, driven by Jean-Luc Thérier and Michel Vial, achieved the best result, achieving third place, while the car with the number #4, driven by Guy Fréquelin and Jean-François Fauchille, finished immediately behind. A very complete kit, which includes the option of assembling the engine, which is accessible once the model is completed.

Tameo Kits has decided to redesign its Ferrari 412 T2 kit from the ground up, following current quality standards. The kit does not include an engine, so it has a small number of parts, making it accessible even for less experienced modelers. This reference reproduces the version with which Jean Alesi achieved his first and only Formula 1 victory, at the Canadian Grand Prix held at the Gilles Villeneuve Circuit in Montreal in June 1995, where, curiously, he had to take a lap of honor to return to the pits aboard Schumacher's Benetton, after running out of fuel at the "Epingle du Casino" corner.

We present the re-edition of the Scania 142H model kit with a canvas cargo area cover. In terms of parts, the kit maintains the same list as the classic kit, with its long chassis and all the parts necessary to reproduce the engine, as well as the fully detailed cab. As a new feature, the decal sheet allows for two different versions to be reproduced.

Spectacular set of 3D printed parts to detail the headlights of your Tamiya Porsche 911 992 GT3 RS kit... and switch on them like the real car! The set not only includes the necessary parts to detail the inside of the kit's headlights, but they are also designed to let the light through from the included LED lighting system, allowing you to turn the lights on and off just like on the real car. Who can resist "lighting up" the display case?

Pair of 1/24 scale resin seats reproducing the design of the First-R model from the manufacturer OMP. A decal sheet with the OMP logos is included.

Pair of 1/24 scale resin seats reproducing the design of the racing seats used in competition in the Renault R5 Turbo. A decal sheet with the Renault Sport logos is included.

Decal sheet reproducing the two Surtees Ford TS16 cars that competed in the 1974 Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix, held at the Interlagos circuit. Brazilian fans not only enjoyed the victory of local hero Emerson Fittipaldi in his McLaren, but also the comeback of Carlos Pace, who in his modest Surtees (number #18) managed to climb from twelfth on the grid to fourth place. The other Surtees driver, Jochen Mass (number #19), was not so lucky, being the last driver to cross the finish line in seventeenth place, two laps behind the winner. The decal is designed to be used on the Revell or Matchbox kits.

Front bumper made of 3D-printed resin to be able to modify the Tamiya Renault R5 Turbo kit, turning it into the Tour de Corse version. Developed by Renault Sport for the 1983 season as the first evolution of the R5 Turbo, it marked the car's transition from Group 4 to Group B. Among other changes, the most visible was the new front bumper, which incorporated two large round side openings with auxiliary headlights and the indicators and position lights placed vertically at both ends.

Modern Formula 1 have carbon fibres as one of their main components. And... what's the matter with your RB6? Will you dare not using these gorgeous carbon fibre decals by Studio27?

Carbon fibre patterns strongly draws everybody's attention in modern Formula 1, and now you can reproduce them in your kit with these specifically designed decals by Studio27 to mimic the range of different patterns in actual cars, such as the Ferrari F2001.

Carbon fibre patterns to be used on the Honda Acura NSX released by Tamiya. They are beautiful!!

Limited-time redition of these fantastic Studio27 photo-etched parts for the Tamiya Porsche Carrera GT kit. Among many other parts, these include perforated brake discs, a windshield wiper, Porsche emblems, and the engine hood grilles. A must-have!

There are some classics that never go out of style, and some of Tamiya's Gr.C kits, like the Le Mans winning Jaguar XJR-9, would fall into this category! Take advantage of this limited-time re-edition of the photo-etched plate with everything you need to detail this model. Grilles, radiators, brake discs, and much more. Your Jaguar XJR-9 model will look incredibly realistic!

Complete set of photo-etched parts for detailing the various references of the Tamiya Porsche 962C kit, including the recently released Jägermeister version. Among many other parts, these include perforated brake discs, air extraction vents for the wheels, different configurations for the side exhaust outlets plates, radiator grilles, gurneys for the rear spoiler, different panels for the cockpit interior, and much more. Don't miss out!

Detailing and enhancement set of parts for Nunu's BMW M4 GT3 kit. At Decalcas, we know you're looking to improve the appearance of your models, so we've revised the Nunu kit and redesigned all the small parts that will help you improve the fidelity of your model to the real car. Some of these enhancements will apply to the rear wing spoiler, windshield wipers, antennas, hood latches, safety net, and many other parts that will enhance the detailing of your model. Don't miss this!

Set of rubber tires for 14-inch rims. Ideal for use with the 14-inch USCP rims for the 131 Abarth, reference 24P001, although they are also suitable for other 14-inch rims. The tires measure 23.45 mm in external diameter, 15.8 mm in internal diameter, and 8.5 mm in width.

Set of rubber tires for 16-inch rims. Ideal for use with classic 16-inch USCP spoke rims. The tires measure 29.3 mm in outer diameter, 18.2 mm in inner diameter, and 7 mm in width. The Dunlop Racing 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 25.4 mm outside diameter, 18,05 mm inside diameter, and 10 mm wide.

Set of rubber tires for 20-inch rims. Ideal for use in conjunction with USCP 20-inch rims. The tires measure 27 mm outside diameter, 22.3 mm inside diameter, and 13,5 mm wide. The Michelin Pilot Sport tread pattern appears embossed on the tire profile.

Cloth-backed sandpaper designed to be easy to use on complex 3D curved surfaces such as model car bodies. In addition to having uniformly sized abrasive particles, this cloth sandpaper is also highly flexible, reducing the likelihood of wrinkles or grain detachment that can cause scratches or uneven finishes during sanding, and all this accompanied by excellent durability. It can be used for both dry and wet sanding and can be easily cut with scissors. For better differentiation, each of the grits has a different color. In the case of this reference, grit #600, the color is light blue. A sanding sheet with a size of 170 mm x 130 mm is included.

Cloth-backed sandpaper designed to be easy to use on complex 3D curved surfaces such as model car bodies. In addition to having uniformly sized abrasive particles, this cloth sandpaper is also highly flexible, reducing the likelihood of wrinkles or grain detachment that can cause scratches or uneven finishes during sanding, and all this accompanied by excellent durability. It can be used for both dry and wet sanding and can be easily cut with scissors. For better differentiation, each of the grits has a different color. In the case of this reference, grit #1000, the color is light green. A sanding sheet with a size of 170 mm x 130 mm is included.

Cloth-backed sandpaper designed to be easy to use on complex 3D curved surfaces such as model car bodies. In addition to having uniformly sized abrasive particles, this cloth sandpaper is also highly flexible, reducing the likelihood of wrinkles or grain detachment that can cause scratches or uneven finishes during sanding, and all this accompanied by excellent durability. It can be used for both dry and wet sanding and can be easily cut with scissors. For better differentiation, each of the grits has a different color. In the case of this reference, grit #1500, the color is pink. A sanding sheet with a size of 170 mm x 130 mm is included.

Cloth-backed sandpaper designed to be easy to use on complex 3D curved surfaces such as model car bodies. In addition to having uniformly sized abrasive particles, this cloth sandpaper is also highly flexible, reducing the likelihood of wrinkles or grain detachment that can cause scratches or uneven finishes during sanding, and all this accompanied by excellent durability. It can be used for both dry and wet sanding and can be easily cut with scissors. For better differentiation, each of the grits has a different color. In the case of this reference, grit #2000, the color is green. A sanding sheet with a size of 170 mm x 130 mm is included.

Cloth-backed sandpaper designed to be easy to use on complex 3D curved surfaces such as model car bodies. In addition to having uniformly sized abrasive particles, this cloth sandpaper is also highly flexible, reducing the likelihood of wrinkles or grain detachment that can cause scratches or uneven finishes during sanding, and all this accompanied by excellent durability. It can be used for both dry and wet sanding and can be easily cut with scissors. For better differentiation, each of the grits has a different color. In the case of this reference, grit #3000, the color is gray. A sanding sheet with a size of 170 mm x 130 mm is included.

Just announced, there are still details to be revealed about what will be Beemax's second reference for its range at 1/12. At the moment, it is known that it will give the option of recreating the car in a wet or dry configuration, since both conditions occurred in the 1988 Monaco Grand Prix. Therefore, it would come with both dry and wet tires. Looking forward to know more about this model!

Second decal option for Liberty Walk's spectacular Nissan R35 GT-R Type 2, featuring the iconic JPS livery reminiscent of Senna's Lotus 97T. This new variant features carbon-fiber bodywork patterns and a chrome finish for the gold decals on the rest of the car, creating an even more striking contrast.

Exquisite 1/43 scale kit that allows you to reproduce the March Ford 711 with which Ronnie Peterson participated in the 1971 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, held at the Monza circuit, where he achieved second place. A kit with a extensive parts list, and which allows you to enjoy the assembly of the iconic Ford Cosworth V8 engine. This version lacks the characteristic elliptical front wing, and has a smaller rear wing, which was the configuration used by the team to improve speed on the long straights of the Brianza circuit.

Before founding his own team and gaining worldwide fame thanks to his participation in Group C Porsche 956 and 962s, Walter Brun drove a multitude of powerful vehicles, such as the "low-floor" version of the Group 5 BMW 320 Turbo developed by Schnitzer. In 1980, the car was a striking yellow, which is precisely the version that Decalcas has decided to reproduce with this reference, for use on the new Beemax kit. The decals are printed by Cartograf.

This upgrade and detailing set designed by the kit manufacturer will allow you to take your model to the next level, with various photo-etched plates with elements such as the wing planes, radiator grilles or templates to paint the Goodyear logos on the tires. In addition, several decal sheets with carbon fiber patterns (including the complete floor and the monocoque) or various turned metal parts are included, among which we find the gear lever knob, antennas or various connectors for the control units. Spectacular!

This decal sheet reproduces the livery of the 2 Seas Motorsport Team's Mercedes-Benz AMG GT3 Evo, which they are currently competing with in the British GT Championship. It is designed for use with the Tamiya model kit in conjunction with the Evo transkit developed by LB Production. The decal sheet also includes the logos needed to create the car that this same team used in the official test day of the 2025 SPA 24 Hours.

Decal sheet to reproduce the Walkenhorst Motorsport version of the BMW M4 GT3 that, with the number #101, participated in the 2023 Nürburgring 24 Hours, where it was not very successful, finishing in twenty-seventh place. It was more successful in its participation, with the number #34, in the NLS Endurance Series at the Nürburgring, where it achieved team victory in the 2023 championship. This decal has been designed for use on the new Nunu kit, and includes a mask sheet to precisely mark the color change area between the black and red parts of the bodywork.

A model kit that allows you to reproduce in great detail one of the iconic models in the history of the automobile... and in a version you've seen in numerous gangster films. For greater realism, in addition to the parts for building the car, some are included to recreate the weapons used by gangsters, and even the decals include some to simulate bullet holes in the bodywork. The construction of the model is a delight, with highly detailed chassis, side members, and engine.

3D-printed parts reproduce both the satellite antenna located above the cab and the control unit inside the passenger compartment. These components were commonly used for satellite communications in remote areas before the spread of mobile telephony, which is why they are commonly found mounted on many trucks.

With the Model T, Ford not only revolutionized the industry, but also allowed many Americans to acquire a cheap and functional vehicle. This means that in many cities they begin to organize races, and even the American youth begins to test the model T in hippodromes. This causes many Ford T's to transform, giving birth to the Speedster version. The ICM brand has reproduced this "sports" variant of the T model, with a detailed engine, as well as the axles and other mechanical components, and with white molded tires just as they were offered at the time.

Model kit that allows you to reproduce in great detail the "4-door" version of the legendary Ford Model A. The construction of the kit follows the same stages as the assembly of the real model, starting with the joining of the different parts that make up the chassis by means of side members, then incorporating the engine, and finally mounting the cabin for the occupants on the chassis. Classic vehicle enthusiasts are in luck.

Set of 4 tread tires for 13-inch rims... to scale, of course. The 4 tires have an outer diameter of 21 mm, an inner diameter of 15 mm, and a width of 10 mm.

Set of 4 tread tires for 15- or 16-inch scale rims. All 4 tires have the same outer diameter, which is 23.2 mm, and inner diameter, which is 17 mm, but they differ in width. The front tires are 10 mm wide, while the rear tires measure 11.2 mm.