Newsletter 686: GoldvargOctober 23^rd, 2025

Set of decals, resin part for replacing the dashboard of the original scale model, and photo-etched parts, for decorating the right handled Nissan 240 RS driven by Tony Pons at the 1983 Boucles de SPA.

Re-edition of this classic kit of the Iveco tractor unit powered by Fiat, a model that at the time of its launch in the mid-80s was the most powerful ever launched by Iveco. The kit includes a complete part list of the entire chassis, engine and cabin, and includes many of the details that made the Iveco 190.38 so striking, such as the exhaust pipes, the spoilers or the horn, all of them in American-style.

Extensive set of photo-etched parts to detail the different references of the Hasegawa scale model kit of the Yamaha YZR500 0W98 and which includes, among other parts, the front and rear brake discs with their cores, pinion and rear sprocket, radiator grille, details for the brake calipers and a multitude of plates, supports and anchors. How well it will fit the kit!

Photo-etched template to mask and paint the Good Year logos on the tires of Nunu's 1/12 scale kit of the Lotus 99T. The templates have different sizes depending on whether they are for the front or rear tires, and they have grooves to adapt the template to the lateral contour of the tire.

Photo-etched parts for detailing Hasegawa's scale model kits of the Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16V. Includes rally plates for the Monte Carlo and San Remo Rallies, as well as fabric and metal parts for making the seat belts.

Fantastic photo-etched parts detail both the interior and exterior of Hasegawa scale model kit of the Subaru Legacy. We love it!

Digital printed decals designed to help convert the Tamiya Lotus 107B kit into the 1993 Minardi M193. The decal sheet includes several decal versions to recreate at least 8 different GP versions.

Digital printed decals designed for use on the Finishers transkit, which allows the Tamiya kit of the Williams FW11 to be converted into the Arrows Megatron A10 of the 1987 season.

A set designed for use on Profil24 kit of the Porsche 911 GT1, including the air vents. These parts allow for the replacement and more realistic recreation of the air vents mounted on the front fenders, used for front brake ventilation, and the cockpit and engine cooling vents mounted on the rear windows.

Set of two stencils that will allow you to paint with total ease and precision the Calsonic logos on the 1/12 scale side radiators of the Tamiya McLaren MP4/6 kit, replacing the decals of the original kit, which lose realism and flake off over time. The stencils have a lip in the center to fit on the radiator support, allowing precise positioning of the part. Recommended for use with acrylic paints only. The use of solvent-based paints softens the resin from which the stencil is made, so the fine details of some of the lettering may come undone and disappear.

Replacement seat for the Tamiya kit of the March Judd CG901B sponsored by Leyton House. The new seat has been reproduced in great detail, including the holes for the various harness sections and the anchors for the shoulder sections, replacing the kit part that has the belts preformed in the plastic of the piece itself. A set of harness buckles is also included to build a detailed replica of the original seat belts.

Replacement seat for the Tamiya Ferrari F189 kit. The new seat has been reproduced in great detail, including the holes for the various harness sections, replacing the kit part that has the belts preformed in the plastic of the piece itself. A set of harness buckles is also included to build a detailed replica of the original seat belts.

Replacement seat for the Tamiya kit of the Benetton Ford B188. The new seat has been reproduced in great detail, including the holes for the various harness sections, replacing the kit part that has the belts preformed in the plastic of the piece itself. A set of harness buckles is also included to build a detailed replica of the original seat belts.

Replacement seat for the Tamiya kit of the Tyrrell Honda 020. The new seat has been reproduced in great detail, including the holes for the various harness sections, replacing the kit part that has the belts preformed in the plastic of the piece itself. A set of harness buckles is also included to build a detailed replica of the original seat belts.

Replacement seat for the Tamiya kit of the Lotus Honda 99T. The new seat has been reproduced in great detail, including the holes for the various harness sections, replacing the kit part that has the belts preformed in the plastic of the piece itself. A set of harness buckles is also included to build a detailed replica of the original seat belts.

Photo-etched parts detailing Hasegawa scale model kit of the Nissan 240Z in its Safari rally version.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the Group 4 Porsche 911 SC version used by the Alméras Frères team as a quick service car during the 1980 Monte-Carlo Rally. A time when service parks as we know them today didn't exist, and teams had to find their own locations to assist their cars... and with cars as fast as those competing in the rally, to be able to reach certain junctions and provide help and assistance, changing tires if necessary and fixing minor breakdowns that may have arisen. Unsung heroes indeed!

Decal sheet designed to simulate upholstery pattern, in this case those used in many Japanese vehicles from the 1950s to the late 1980s, with a design called "confetti." It's recommended to use the decals on a light background to enhance the pattern colors. The sheet measures 12 cm x 18 cm. Give the interior of your Japanese sports car the JDM touch it deserves!

Decal sheet designed to simulate upholstery pattern, in this case those used in many Japanese vehicles from the 1950s to the late 1980s, with a design called "Splash." It's recommended to use the decals on a light background to enhance the weave colors. The sheet measures 12 cm x 18 cm. Give the interior of your Japanese model the JDM touch it deserves!

A regular driver for Mercedes, Ford, and Opel in German Championship rallies, among others, Holger Bohne decided to try his luck with a Group B Ferrari 308 GTB in the 1984 edition of the Rallye Deutschland. Unfortunately, he had to retire due to a mechanical failure at the start of the final day. This 1/43 scale resin model kit will allow you to reproduce this version.

1/43 scale resin model kit to complete the Ferrari 308 GTB prepared by Pro Motor Sport with which the Italian duo formed by Maurizio 'Menes' Cavalli and Mario Amati achieved a superb third position in the Piancavallo Rally in 1983.

1/43 scale resin model kit to complete the Ferrari 308 GTB prepared by Gienne Racing with which the Italian duo formed by Carlo Gussoni and Stefano Scherini participated in the Coppa Valtellina Rally in 1985, an event belonging to the Italian Rally Cup for the Northern Zone, and where they finished in thirteenth position.

1/43 scale resin model kit reproducing the beautiful Ghia 340 imported to the United States by Tony Parravano and driven by brothers Jack McAfee and Ernie McAfee, which participated in the third edition of the 1952 Carrera Panamericana, where they finished in fifth place. For the event, the car's elegant and lightweight original wire rims were replaced with more durable Halibrand rims, similar to those used in NASCAR races.

1/43 scale resin model kit to reproduce the beautiful Ferrari 250 GT sponsored by the Mexican food industry 1*2*3 that participated in the IV Carrera Panamericana held in 1953. Driven by Mexican drivers Efraín Ruiz Echeverría and Pedro Villegas Becerril, they managed to finish the race in eleventh position.

The Hudson Hornet was a high-performance vehicle of the early 1950s and a staple of NASCAR racing in the U.S. For this reason, many units of this model were also used in the early editions of the Carrera Panamericana, such as the one reproduced in this 1/43 scale resin model kit. This version, which participated in the 1951 edition, failed to reach the finish line.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 with which British driver Chris Ingram, accompanied on his right by Alexander Kihurani, won the Grampian Forest Rally in 2024, the fourth round of the British Rally Championship, of which he ended up being the Champion that same season.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 with which the Japanese driver Hikaru Kogure, accompanied on his right by Topi Luhtinen, participated in the Secto Rally of Finland in 2024, where he had to retire as a result of an accident in the seventh timed section.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 with which the Japanese driver Yuki Yamamoto, with Marko Salminen as co-driver, participated in the Secto Rally of Finland in 2024, where he had to retire due to a mechanical failure in the fourteenth timed section.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 with which Jari-Matti Latvala, with fellow driver Juho Hänninen as co-driver, was fighting for victory in the Rally2 category at the Sixth Rally of Finland in 2024, which led to a more than creditable sixth place overall.

New Cigale 43 scale model kit that replicates the RB single-seater as it competed in its first Grand Prix, the Australian Grand Prix at the Melbourne circuit. The new RB1 surprised everyone, showing great potential with the strong performances of David Coulthard and Christian Klien both in qualifying, starting from the third row of the grid, and in the race, where both cars finished in the points, with David Coulthard in fourth and Christian Klien in seventh. The kit was developed and produced in direct collaboration with Tameo Kits, ensuring a quality comparable to any Tameo kit.

The RB1 Cosworth of the RB team did not achieve a noteworthy result at the 2005 Monaco Grand Prix, where both cars had to retire, but they certainly attracted attention with their striking livery, created specifically for the race to promote the release of a new episode in the successful "Star Wars" film franchise. The scale model kit was developed and produced in direct collaboration with Tameo Kits, ensuring a quality comparable to any Tameo product.

Set of three figures depicting three car mechanics in different positions. This item includes only the parts to assemble the three figures. The standing figures are approximately 77 mm tall.

Set of three figures depicting three car mechanics in different positions. This item includes only the parts to assemble the three figures. The standing figures are approximately 74 mm tall.

Decal sheet that will allow you to reproduce the version of the Ford Fiesta S2000 used by the New Zealand duo of Hayden Paddon and John Kennard during their participation in the 2013 Geko Ypres Rally, valid for the European Rally Championship, where they were forced to retire due to an accident on the fourteenth stage. In addition to the decal sheet, a pair of resin exterior mirrors are included, with the correct design used in this version.

Set of four figures, with two adults and two children, representing a family of shopkeepers or merchants in different poses. This item includes only the parts to assemble the four figures. The standing adult figures measure approximately 74 mm in height.

Set of three figures depicting three people wearing 1970s clothing and accessories in different poses. This item includes only the parts to assemble the three figures. The standing figures are approximately 76 mm tall.

Re-edition of the classic and very interesting original Esci / ERTL kit of the Porsche 935/77, now including the livery of the winning Martini Racing 6 Hours of Brands Hatch 1977 sponsored unit. The kit comes with the front air intake open, corresponding to the 935/77 variants, but just by closing it, we will convert the model into the 2-litre "Baby" version, which ran with the #40 number. Another interesting version is that of number #41, which participated in the 1977 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Model kit for the Nissan model that, starting in 1995, continued the Skyline GT-R saga. The R33 GT-R was born, equipped with a powerful 2.6-liter twin-turbo engine and an advanced four-wheel drive control system called Attesa E-TS Pro, which offered top-level driving performance. Featuring Tamiya's signature quality, the kit faithfully reproduces the shapes and design of the original. The underbody, including the suspension and four-wheel drive system, has a distinctly three-dimensional feel, while the interior has also been reproduced with great realism.