Newsletter 684: Beta Montecarlo TurboOctober 9^th, 2025

At Decalcas, we know you love to add detail and enhance the look of your models, which is why we've revised the Esci/Heller Lancia Beta Montecarlo scale model kit and redesigned all those small parts that will help you improve the accuracy of your scale model compared to the real vehicle. Among the different parts in the set, you'll find the front grille, front radiator, windshield wipers, engine cover and hood latches, gearshift lever, pedals, fuel filler necks, battery, front bumper struts, center console buttons and selectors, cabin air intakes, wheel nuts… All with the usual Decalcas quality, with parts manufactured in resin using high-definition 3D printing. You can't miss it!

Set of engine control units designed for use in the 1/12 scale McLaren Honda MP4/4 kits from both Beemax and Meng Model. The detail on the parts is incredible, including the straps, the embossed manufacturer logos, and even the connectors for the wiring harnesses. Simply sensational!

3D-printed part to replace the original part included in the BTCC Volvo S40 Nunu kit, which is completely blind. This new 3D-printed part has much higher definition, with much thinner grille slats, allowing the grille to have through holes and be much more faithful to the real thing. Two hood locks are also included in the grille piece support.

3D-printed part to replace the original part included in the BTCC Audi A4 Quattro Nunu kit, which is completely blind. This new 3D-printed part has much higher definition, with much thinner grille slats, allowing the grille to have through holes and be much more faithful to the real thing.

3D-printed parts to replace the distinctive BMW kidney grilles included in the E36 BMW 320i beemax kit. One of the main advantages, in addition to the greater definition and much thinner grille slats, is that the chrome frame comes in a separate piece, making it easier to paint and achieving a result much more faithful to the real thing.

Set of 4 rims designed for use on the 1/24 scale Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II kits, both by Meng Model and Nunu. The highly detailed center nuts are included as separate parts. The rims, which are equivalent to 18-inch rims, are mounted on the kit's own tires.

After skipping the first race of the season, Arrows entered a single Arrows Ford FA1, driven by Riccardo Patrese, in the 1978 Brazilian Grand Prix, held at the Jacarepagua circuit. In this race, the team was not yet sponsored by Warsteiner, and instead displayed an all-white body, sponsored by the Brazilian airline Varig. In a race marked by a high number of retirements, Riccardo Patrese achieved a creditable tenth place. The kit includes greater detail than other models from the same manufacturer, allowing partial disassembly into several pieces of the upper body and the nose, exposing the cockpit, the front end with the radiator and the entire rear section with the Cosworth engine. The body is made of resin, accompanied by numerous white metal parts for the rims, cockpit elements, suspensions and other mechanical parts. These include the Cosworth engine, which is fully assembled and visible, and the gearbox. The kit is completed with the decal sheet and a photo-etched plate.

Thanks to the sponsorship of the German beer brand Warsteiner, Harald Ertl saw his dream of making his Formula 1 debut come true at his home Grand Prix at the Nürburgring, where he finished eighth. His next outing, aboard his golden Hesketh, was at the Italian Grand Prix held at Monza, where he again managed to finish the race, this time in ninth place. This reference, which reproduces the version used at Monza, includes greater detail than other kits from the same manufacturer, allowing partial disassembly into several pieces of the upper body and the nose, revealing the cockpit, the front end with the radiator, and the entire rear section with the Cosworth DFV V8 engine. The body is made of resin, accompanied by numerous white metal parts for the rims, cockpit elements, suspensions, and other mechanical elements. Among these, the Cosworth engine stands out, which is fully assembled and visible, and the gearbox. The scale model kit is completed with the decal sheet and a photo-etched plate.

Many Formula 1 constructors have never achieved a victory, but in Hesketh's case, he achieved his first (and only) victory on his tenth start, and it was also the first for future World Champion James Hunt. This happened in 1975 at the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. A race marked by heavy rain at the start and with the track gradually drying out, Hunt withstood the pressure from Lauda for over 20 laps to achieve victory. This reference includes greater detail than other kits from the same manufacturer, allowing partial disassembly into several pieces of the upper body and the nose, revealing the cockpit, the front end with the radiator, and the entire rear section with the Cosworth DFV V8 engine. The body is made of resin, accompanied by numerous white metal parts for the rims, cockpit elements, suspensions and other mechanical elements. Among these, the Cosworth engine, which is fully assembled and visible, and the gearbox stand out. The scale model kit is completed with a decal sheet and a sheet of photo-etched parts.

The modest ATS team, which competed with a single car throughout the 1979 season, was able to debut its A3 model starting at the Austrian Grand Prix, the eleventh round of the season. A year filled with retirements, it had to wait until the final race to score its only two points, thanks to Hans-Joachim Stuck's fifth-place finish. It was a grueling race, with only seven of the 24 cars that started crossing the checkered flag. This scale model kit is designed as a curbside model, with the complete bodywork made of resin, accompanied by numerous white metal parts for the rims, cockpit, suspension, gearbox, and other mechanical elements. Added to this is the complete decal sheet and a sheet of photo-etched parts.

The modest ATS team, which competed with a single car throughout the 1979 season, used its veteran A2 model during the first ten Grands Prix of the season, managing to finish only twice, in Spain and Belgium. In the latter race, held at Zolder, it achieved eighth place, a great result considering the performance of the car. This scale model kit is designed as a curbside model, with the complete bodywork made of resin, accompanied by numerous white metal parts for the rims, cockpit, suspension, gearbox, and other mechanical elements. Added to this is the complete decal sheet and a sheet of photo-etched parts.

Inspired by Ferrari's 1970s GTs, the 12 Cilindri combines retro and futuristic design... and it's incredibly expensive. Now, even in scale, you can build this elegant Ferrari thanks to Kitbox PZY Model. This scale model kit, made of high-quality resin, faithfully reproduces both the exterior and interior in detail. Add to this an extensive sheet of photo-etched parts and a complete decal sheet, completing a model that will delight us throughout its entire assembly. What a beauty!

Inspired by Ferrari's 1970s GTs, the 12 Cilindri combines retro and futuristic design... and for those who want even more, it's also available in a convertible version. Now, even if it's in scale, you can build this elegant Ferrari thanks to Kitbox PZY Model. The model, made of high-quality resin , faithfully reproduces both the exterior and interior in detail. Added to this is an extensive sheet of photo-etched parts and a complete decal sheet, completing a model that will delight us throughout its entire assembly. Who could enjoy the sound of its naturally aspirated V12 engine in the open air!

Developed in collaboration with ScaleLab 24, the Kitbox PZY Model kit reference presents a very similar design and conception, although with some small differences in terms of the quality of the materials used in its manufacture and, above all, with the decorations proposed in its various decal sheets. In this case, the options pay homage to the Rothmans versions, the silver Martini ones, or the one used on the Porsche 938/78 Moby Dick. Difficult to choose, right? A scale model kit made of very good quality resin, which is complemented by an extensive sheet of photo-etched parts, and a sheet of pre-painted and pre-cut acetates for the transparent part.

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.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the 1968 Ford GT40 MK.I version.

Assembled collector's model reproducing the version of the BMW M3 E30 with which Atsushi Kawamoto and Anthony Reid achieved third place in the JTC-2 division of the 1993 Japan Touring Car Championship (JTCC). With Valvoline and Asahi Kiko as main sponsors, they achieved victory in their division at the TI Aida Circuit, and second place in the Autopolis, Tokachi and Inter-Tec 500 races in Fuji.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Alpine A110 RGT+ with which Sebastien Loeb, accompanied on his right by Laurène Godey, achieved victory in the 2024 Mont-Blanc Morzine Rally.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Renault 17 Gordini Group 4 with which Jacky Privé, with Christian 'Tilber' Gilbert as co-driver, achieved sixth place in the tough and demanding 1976 edition of the Morocco Rally.

Complete decal sheet developed by Cigale 43 for use on Tameo Kits scale model kits of the March Ford 701. This reference will allow you to choose between 5 versions of the Frank Williams Racing March Ford 701 used in different events during the 1971 season. The version with the number 14 was used by Ray Allen in the 1971 Race of Champions held at Brands Hatch, where he achieved 6th position. With the number 17 Derek Bell participated in the Questor Grand Prix, a non-F1 championship race held at the Ontario circuit, where he achieved 15th position after suffering problems in the second race. With the number 22 Henri Pescarolo participated in the South African Grand Prix, managing to finish in eleventh position. Max Jean, with number 28, participated in the French GP, without being able to complete the race, and with number 38, the version used by Tony Trimmer in the Gold Cup held at Oulton Park, another race outside the F1 championship, where after his retirement in the first race he was also unable to take part in the second.

Complete decal sheet developed by Cigale 43 for use on Tameo Kits scale model kits of the March Ford 701. This reference will allow you to choose between 5 versions of the March Ford 701. Two of them were driven by Joseph 'Jo' Siffert in the Monaco and German Grands Prix in the 1970 season, managed by the official March Engineering team, and finishing 8th in both events. The other three versions, managed by the team created by Jo Siffert himself, were used by different drivers in the 1971 season. With the number #34 François Mazet participated in his first and only Grand Prix, the French Grand Prix. The versions with the numbers #19 and #23 participated in non-points events for the F1 Championship, driven respectively by Alan Rollinson (Rothmans/Daily Express Spring Trophy) and Xavier Perrot (Jochen Rindt Memorial).

The Lancia Stratos could be considered one, if not the most, successful rally car of all time, with victories in numerous events throughout the world, managed by a multitude of teams, and with numerous liveries. Aside from the official Alitalia livery, one of the best known was the Pirelli livery, with which, among others, Sandro Munari participated in the 1978 Monte Carlo Rally with the number #1 on the doors, although he was unable to repeat his victory from the previous year and was forced to retire. Markku Alén was more successful in the Sanremo Rally of the same year, where he took a great victory with the number #4. This decal set, developed for use on Italeri's 1/12 scale Lancia Stratos model kit, will allow you to choose between either of these two versions.

Complete decal sheet that will allow you to transform the Tamiya Renault R5 Turbo scale model kit into the vehicle that Bruno Saby, accompanied by Jean-Marc Andrié, drove in the 1981 Lombard RAC Rally in England, where he was forced to retire after an accident. The set includes a new resin steering wheel and a pair of exterior rearview mirrors that are more in line with those used on the real car.

Complete decal sheet that will allow you to transform the Tamiya Renault R5 Turbo scale model kit into the Tour de Corse unit with which Bruno Saby, accompanied this time by Chris Williams, achieved fifth place in the 1983 Tour de Corse Rally. This version is undoubtedly one of the most memorable among enthusiasts, given that it could later also be seen on the powerful R5 Maxi Turbo. The set includes a new resin steering wheel and a pair of exterior rearview mirrors that are more in line with those used on the real car. Also included is the front fender corresponding to the Tour de Corse version.

The Lancia Beta Monte Carlo was also used in events where rally stages were the centerpiece, such as the Giro d'Italia Automobilistico, and for this purpose, a shorter version was developed, modifying the front spoiler and engine cover. This transkit will allow you to transform Heller and Esci's Beta Monte Carlo scale model kits into the version that Gilles Villeneuve and Walter Röhrl alternated driving in the 1979 edition.

The Lancia Beta Monte Carlo was also used in events where rally stages were the focus, such as the Giro d'Italia Automobilistico, and for this purpose, a shorter version was developed, modifying the front spoiler and engine cover. This transkit will allow you to transform Heller and Esci's Beta Monte Carlo scale model kits into the version Riccardo Patrese and Markku Alén alternated driving in the 1979 edition.

The Lancia Beta Monte Carlo was also used in events where rally stages were the focus, such as the Giro d'Italia Automobilistico, and for this purpose, a shorter version was developed, modifying the front spoiler and engine cover. This transkit will allow you to transform Heller and Esci's Beta Monte Carlo scale model kits into the version that Michele Alboreto and Attilio Bettega alternated driving in the 1980 edition.

Complete decal sheet to reproduce the unit of the Lancia Beta Montecarlo participating in the 1980 24 Hours of Le Mans. Its drivers, Martino Finotto and Carlo Facetti, managed to cross the finish line in nineteenth position, and second among the Group 5 vehicles.

1/43 scale decal sheet for the Bastos Texaco Racing team's version of the Lancia 037 Rally that won the 1986 Bohemia Rally. The tobacco decals are included in the decal sheet.

1/43 scale decal sheet for the Toyota Celica ST185 GT-Four version with which Jari-Matti Latvala, accompanied on his right by Tuukka Shemeikka, achieved victory in the 2025 Vltava Historic Rally.

1/43 scale decal sheet for the Subaru Impreza WRC version with which Bruno Thiry and Stéphane Prévot won the 1997 Rallye du Condroz.

Pair of resin seats with a design similar to those of the "eternal" Recaro LSB model, perhaps the most iconic and recognizable in the Recaro range. The main body of the seat is made of resin, but in the box you'll find a whole series of 3D-printed parts to detail the seats. In addition to the headrests, we find different wheels for adjusting the backrest angle or height, and the handle to fold them down and access the rear seats in the 2-door models.

Set of 4 rims designed for use with the Beemax 1/12 scale McLaren Honda MP4/4 scale model kit. In addition to the rims, 9 tire valve stems are included. The rims have been designed as an extra element for mounting the kit's set of tires that are not mounted on the model itself. The Beemax scale model kit of the McLaren Honda MP4/4 includes two sets of tires (wet and dry), allowing you to choose which one to mount... but the other set runs out of tires. A great idea for a small vignette!

It is well known that the first thing every driver has to do before testing any single-seater is make his own seat, and that this seat will rarely be the same as another driver's. For this reason, Fat Frog Models has reproduced a scale model of a seat with the shapes of the one used by Alain Prost so that it could be mounted on the Beemax kit, also including the headrest that was located under the air intake.