Newsletter 671: R5, to the table!!July 10^th, 2025

If your project is focused on the rally version of the Tamiya Renault R5 Turbo Rally, USCP has just announced this even more complete and specific reference. In addition to including all the parts from reference 24T074, some more specific ones have been added for this version. Thus, we also find a set of racing seats, the rear base with the spare wheel, which is included, the front auxiliary lights, steering wheel, fire extinguishers, gear lever, dashboard accessories in the co-driver area... everything you need for a perfect version!

To celebrate John McGuinness's centenary of participation in the Isle of Man TT in early 2022, and also coinciding with the 30th anniversary year of the Honda Fireblade, Honda UK decided to combine both events to create 30 replicas of the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP in the livery worn by John McGuinness at that event. This livery is what Studio27 has used as the basis for creating this decal sheet, with which you can also create your centenary Fireblade replica.

If you like racing cars with spectacular decorations, look no further: this is your scale model. The decals are absolutely spectacular, accurately reproducing one of the most brutal cars Le Mans has ever seen. The kit includes masks to paint the windows, all the detailed engine, a lot of chrome parts, and all of it from one of the most amazing model makers: Tamiya. A model that does not go out of style!

A true rally legend, with the added attraction of being the last two-wheel-drive model capable of winning a World Rally Championship. A 1/8 scale kit with more than 785 pre-painted parts, 252 of which are metal. This impressive kit allows you to assemble a faithful replica of the Lancia 037 that won the 1984 Tour de Corse, driven by Markku Alén and Ilkka Kivimäki. As is customary with Ixo Collections models, all the doors and hoods open to reveal a meticulously reproduced interior and mechanics. The model is completed with the addition of lights and sound effects. The Lancia 037 model captures the essence of an era in which Italian design, raw power, and the legend of Martini Racing merged in competition. Once assembled, the model weighs approximately 6 kilos and is 50 cm long. Don't miss it!

This new reference from Shunko Models allows you to reproduce either of the two units that the BMW Japan Lark McLaren team used at the beginning of the 1996 season in the Japanese GT Championship, where they achieved a magnificent one-two finish in the first race, the 300 Kms of Suzuka. In addition to the tobacco logos, the decal sheet includes some extras, such as stickers indicating the different weights or the numbers used in some of the end-of-season events.

This new Shunko Models reference has been designed to replace the decals of the Aoshima McLaren F1 GTR Long Tail kit, although with a greatly improved design, where the shape and size of each decal is different from those on the original decal sheet of the kit. Although the decals can be used to replace and improve some of the decals of the 1997 24 Hours of Le Mans version of the kit (reference AOSH-007518), the version that can be completely recreated is the one corresponding to the 1000 km of Suzuka, seventh round of the 1997 FIA GT Championship. Some spare decals have also been included.

Decals to replace those on the Tamiya 1/12 scale Tyrrell Ford P34 kit. The decals have been redesigned from the original model and include the dials for the instrument cluster gauges.

At Decalcas, they know you're always looking to improve the detailing of your models, and as a perfect complement to the DCL-PAR176 rim set, they've also designed brake discs and calipers to match. That's why they've developed the AP Racing braking system, used on the BMW M4 GT3 and numerous modern GT vehicles, in 1/24 scale. Made in 3D resin with the usual Decalcas print quality and impressive adjustments and level of detail.

Decal sheet to reproduce the decoration of the Volkswagen Beetle 1200 driven by Tommy Fjastard and Bernhard Schmider, which won the East African Safari Rally on April 19, 1962.. The decal sheet has been designed based on the Tamiya kit, although it should be noted that the original vehicle had a right-hand drive steering wheel. Another option is to use the decals on the Hasegawa kit, which does have a right-hand drive steering wheel, but in this case the rims are not the same as those used on the real model.

Set of rain tires for use on your 1/20 scale Tamiya kits. The front tires measure 17 mm inside diameter, 29 mm outside diameter, and 16 mm wide, while the rear tires measure 17 mm inside diameter, 31 mm outside diameter, and 22 mm wide. Rims not included.

Templates and concentric guide for painting the Goodyear or Firestone logos, as well as the colored tire contour lines found on 1960s Formula 1 tires. Includes different templates and guides for front and rear tires . Indispensable for modellers who love vintage F1!

Rubber made rain tyres, perfect for your MotoGP scale models in 1/12 scale. Front tire measures 48mm outer diameter, 36mm inner diameter, and 10,5mm wide. Rear tire measures 52,5mm outer diameter, 36mm inner diameter, and 15,8mm wide.

Silver cable and connectors set for reproducing the pipes, pipes, and hydraulic or pneumatic connections found in your scale models. The silver cable is made of metallic-textured fiber, while the connectors are 3D printed. This item includes approximately 1 meter of cable and connectors designed to make pipes with an approximate diameter of 1.5 mm.

Roll of approximately 3 meters of red cable with a diameter of 0.59 mm, suitable for reproducing electrical wiring. The cable's dimensions allow for easy insertion by simply making a 0.6 mm hole.

Roll of approximately 3 meters of bue cable with a diameter of 0.59 mm, suitable for reproducing electrical wiring. The cable's dimensions allow for easy insertion by simply making a 0.6 mm hole.

Roll of approximately 3 meters of yellow cable with a diameter of 0.59 mm, suitable for reproducing electrical wiring. The cable's dimensions allow for easy insertion by simply making a 0.6 mm hole.

Roll of approximately 3 meters of black cable with a diameter of 0.59 mm, suitable for reproducing electrical wiring. The cable's dimensions allow for easy insertion by simply making a 0.6 mm hole.

Roll of approximately 3 meters of white cable with a diameter of 0.59 mm, suitable for reproducing electrical wiring. The cable's dimensions allow for easy insertion by simply making a 0.6 mm hole.

Set of red, blue, yellow, and black colored wires, 0.59 mm in diameter and 1 meter long per roll, are used to reproduce the electrical wiring of your kit's engines and passenger compartments. The wire dimensions allow for easy insertion by simply drilling a 0.6 mm hole.

Roll of approximately 3 meters of black cable with a diameter of 0.8 mm, suitable for reproducing electrical wiring.

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.

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.

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.

The 1985 Monaco Grand Prix marked Alain Prost's second victory of the year, launching his bid for the 1985 title, which he ultimately won. As part of its series dedicated to world champion single-seaters, and with the usual quality of its products, Tameo Kits has developed this kit, carefully reproducing the car's contours. The kit is complemented by several photo-etched sheets to provide maximum detail and the corresponding decals, including those of the tobacco sponsors.

We have to go back to 1982 to find the moment when Tamiya launched the first edition of its Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC kit, a luxury coupe equipped with a powerful 4,973 cc V8 engine capable of generating up to 231 hp at 4.750 rpm, allowing the 500 SEC, with its more than 1.600 kg of weight and almost 5 m of length, to reach a maximum speed of 225 km/h. Now, after many years, this kit is available again with hardly any changes compared to the original reference, although with updated decals and instruction manual. The kit is characterised by faithfully reproducing the lines of the original car, including its chassis and front engine, easily accessible thanks to its removable hood. Inside, its luxurious finish with wooden inserts can be easily reproduced thanks to the decals, which incorporate these motifs, as well as the pattern of the upholstery for the seats.

Re-edition of the Tamiya kit of the second generation of the Honda Prelude XX, launched in November 1982, and which had the honour of being the first Japanese model to incorporate the ABS anti-lock braking system. The Prelude's engine, faithfully reproduced in the kit, and easily accessible thanks to its removable front hood, was a 1.829 cc inline 4-cylinder. This re-edition takes the opportunity to modify and improve some aspects with respect to the original reference, such as the new decals, which include the front and rear Honda emblems, which in the original kit had to be painted, the emblems on the centre caps of the rims and the speaker grilles in the passenger compartment. The tone of the transparent parts sprue has also been modified, which is now transparent instead of the smoked tone present in previous editions. And we still love its system that allows its retractable front headlights to be movable!

The Nissan Silvia was born in Japan in the 60s, being known by a minority, but thanks to the proliferation of drift competitions, and with the invaluable help of some Hollywood blockbusters, now the Silvia is known by all 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!

Decal sheet with the logos that can be found painted on some intercoolers, such as those of Greddy, EGS, AMS, Blitz, HKS, MM or Yamamotoworks.

Although the acronym JDM stands for "Japanese Domestic Market," meaning products specifically for the Japanese market, in the automotive and tuning world, it's also associated with the preparations carried out in the land of the rising sun. This decal sheet includes logos that can be found on the bodies of some of these models, such as Greddy, Bride, Option Drift, Blitz, Wildwood, Sparco, Night Runners, Relax, Dori-Style, Good Vibes, V-opt.co.jp, and Yamamotoworks.

Within the Honda range, below the powerful NSX, there is a coupé model with less sporty pretensions, the Prelude. This new Tamiya scale model kit allows you to reproduce this model, launched in 2025, and with a curious feature: it is configured to open the tailgate, revealing its trunk... and so that nothing is missing, among the parts you will find up to three different types of suitcases and travel bags. The kit also includes masks for painting the windows and metal transfers.

Decal sheet to recreate the Group A version of the Toyota Celica ST185 with which Jari-Matti Latvala achieved victory at the 2025 Šmucler Historic Vltava Rally. A beautiful livery with colours similar to those used by the Yaris WRC in the World Championship. The decals have been developed to fit Tamiya and Hasegawa kits.

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.

After seeing the Lotus Ford Cosworth 72D reproduced in almost all scales, we were missing the 1/43 option. But now, it's finally going to be possible! Tameo Kits has just announced its development within its special series of Formula 1 World Champions... and the 1972 champion couldn't be missing from its catalogue.

Exquisite 1/43 scale kit that allows you to reproduce the Ferrari 312F1 with which Chris Amon participated in the 1969 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix, held on the Montjuïc street circuit. A kit with an extensive parts list, and that allows you to enjoy the assembly of the characteristic Ferrari V12 engine, with its exhausts in their particular light colour placed clearly in a high position on the sides.

The 1986 United States Grand Prix, held on the Detroit street circuit, saw a curious novelty on the sidewalls of the tires of the Benetton team cars... and that was that each of them was painted in different colours to match those of its main sponsor, "United Colours of Benetton. Tameo Kits, with the usual quality of its products, has developed the scale kit of this model, carefully reproducing the shapes of the single-seater. The kit is complemented with an extensive sheet of photo-etched parts to provide it with maximum detail and the corresponding decals.

Photo-etched sheet for Revell, Italeri or Esci scale model kits of the BMW M1. The set includes the hubs for the beautiful BBS rims, with the central nuts, brake discs, harness buckles, various hood closures... Just keep in mind that this set does NOT include the rims.

Limited time re-edition of this Hasegawa kit of the Mazda 767B with the so characteristic green and orange decoration with white dashed separating lines, and used in the 1989 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing in ninth overall position and second in the IMSA category, behind the also Mazda 767B with the number #201.

Scale kit to build the model that achieved fourth place in the 1992 1000 Kilometers of Fuji, the second round of the Japanese Sports Prototype Championship (JSCP). The kit has an exquisite part list and precise fit, delighting lovers of the already classic Group C cars.