Newsletter 689: GT-Four ST165November 13^th, 2025

Beemax has re-edited the Group A Toyota Celica ST165 scale model kit with which Carlos Sainz and Luis Moya achieved victory in the 1991 Monte Carlo Rally. The kit maintains the same characteristics and parts, with elements such as the rally front lamp pod, slick tires, and lower suspension.

Black color tone like the one used on the Luigi Racing team's BMW 3.0 CSL E9 in 1976. It is the perfect shade for painting the Beemax scale model kit of the BMW 3.0 CSL E9.

White color tone similar to that used on the Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo, such as that of the Martini Racing Team. It's the perfect shade for painting the Esci and Heller scale model kits.

This kit will allow you to choose between five different versions of the agile and powerful Porsche 908/2. The first version, with the number #1 and driven by Jo Siffert and Brian Redman (GB), won the 1969 Watkins Glen 6 Hours. The white version with the number #3 only participated in the training sessions for the Nürburgring 1000 Kilometers, suffering an accident, while the first one with the number #4 achieved second place in the same race with Rolf Stommelen and Hans Herrmann. The last two versions correspond to races held in 1970. The first one, with the number #4 and driven by Sepp Greger and Helmut Leuze, finished in eighth position in the 1000 Kilometers of Nürburgring, while the last option, with the number #48, is perhaps the most famous, and driven by Steve McQueen and Peter Revson, achieved an incredible second position in the 12 Hours of Sebring. This excellent quality resin kit also includes several photo-etched plates and white metal parts, which allow the chosen version to be assembled with a great deal of detail.

Intense dark blue color tone similar to that used on the BMW M4 GT3 of the WRT team, which includes Valentino Rossi among its drivers. This color tone is perfect for use with SK Decals.

New edition of Italeri's Volvo VN 780 kit. Inside the box, you'll find the usual Italeri parts list, with new decals, rubber tires, and a multitude of parts so you can assemble the model with maximum detail. Once assembled, the model measures 34.5 cm in length.

This high quality display case has been specially designed to display and protect your Pocher 1/8 scale models. The showcase cover is made of highly transparent 5 mm thick acrylic material, and is provided with a black wooden base which is fully velvet flocked. The measurements of the showcase are 643 x 308 x 205 mm, with a total weight of 6.5 kg. The nameplate is not included with the display case, but is included with the Pocher kit itself.

Replacement decal for the Tameo Kits scale model kit reference WCT072 of the Lotus Ford type 72D.

Replacement decal for the Tameo Kits scale model kit reference WCT085 of the McLaren TAG Porsche MP4/2B.

Replacement decal for the Tameo Kits scale model kit reference TWU071 of the Surtees Ford TS9.

Set of 5 3D-printed resin rims featuring the design of the Fondmetal Evo Corse rims used on asphalt by several WRC models, including the Citroën C4 WRC. The rims are designed to be used with the tires featured on the Heller scale model kit, and to fit the wheel hubs of this kit.

If you're looking for quality when painting the window frames of any Tamiya Mazda 787B scale model kit, you can't go wrong with Decalcas' pre-cut masks. The set includes masks for the windshield, headlights, and side windows. And remember, it's always best to use acrylic paints when painting windows with masks. A perfect choice!

If you're looking for quality when painting the window frames of any of the Beemax and Nunu Volvo 240 Turbo scale model kits, you can definitely rely on Decalcas' pre-cut masks. The set includes masks for the windshield, rear window, and side windows. And remember, acrylic paints are recommended for painting windows with masks. A great choice!

The GT World Challenge Australia is exclusively for GT3 category vehicles, and the second edition of this championship is being held in 2025. As is customary in this type of Challenge, drivers are placed in different categories based on their achievements and skill level. In the Am category, there is already a champion, or rather, adult content actress Renee Gracie. This decal sheet reproduces the version of the Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II run by the Melbourne Performance Centre team, which she competed in the 2025 events. The decals have been designed using the Nunu scale model kit as a base.

Decal sheet reproducing the WRT team's BMW M4 GT3 version, which, bearing the #32 number, participated in the 2024 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, achieving third place overall. A spectacular livery that pays homage to some of BMW's classic liveries, with the silhouettes of some of its mechanical parts appearing on the bodywork. This decal sheet allows to reproduce this version based on the Nunu kit, and includes the carbon pattern decal set for the body reference LB-M4CF.

Decal sheet to reproduce the WRT team's BMW M4 GT3 version that, with the #46 registration, participated in the 2024 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, achieving twenty-fourth place in the final. This decal sheet allows to reproduce this version based on the Nunu kit, and includes the carbon pattern decal set for the body reference LB-M4CF.

Max Verstappen's passion for virtual racing is well known to all fans. Besides having his own team, he's often one of the drivers behind the wheel in many races. This decal sheet allows you to choose between two different versions of the BMW M4 GT3 that won the 2024 virtual races at both the Nürburgring 24 Hours and the Spa 24 Hours (gray), with Max himself among the drivers. This decal sheet allows to reproduce this version based on the Nunu kit, and includes the carbon pattern decal set for the body reference LB-M4CF.

New reference made by Shunko Models for the Tamiya scale model kit of the 1999 Honda NSR500. This decal sheet is slightly different from reference SHK-D276, and focuses on the decoration used in the last two rounds of the 1998 season, held in Australia and Argentina, where Mick Doohan took victory in both rounds, obtaining his fifth 500cc World Champion title. A true legend!

This decal sheet allows you to build any of the official Toyota Team Europe units that participated in the Safari and Acropolis events of the 1990 World Rally Championship. In both events, victory went to the Toyota drivers, with Björn Waldegård winning the Safari with number #3, and Carlos Sainz winning the Acropolis with number #2. The historic circumstances are that this was precisely the first of Carlos Sainz's twenty-six victories in the World Rally Championship, also winning the World Champion title that same year, as well as the last of the sixteen victory in the case of Björn Waldegård.

This new Shunko Models reference allows to reproduce the test version of the Nissan Fairlady Zusada driven by the Nismo team in both the 2004 and 2005 seasons of the Japanese GT Championship (JGTC).

The Gallardo was unveiled by Lamborghini at the Genoa Motor Show in 2003. It featured a 500 hp V10 engine and all-wheel drive. This new Italeri scale model kit lets you build this supercar in 1/24 scale, taking advantage of the molds of the Fujimi kit for this purpose, with a rear hood that opens and closes, revealing the engine compartment. Once assembled, the model measures 17.9 cm in length.

Set of 4 BBS rims to replace those included in the re-edition of the Heller Lancia Beta Montecarlo scale model kit. Also compatible with the same kit from Esci and Revell. The rims are designed for use with the tires from the original scale model kit. The rim comes in two pieces, with the outer ring separated from the center hub for easier painting.

Set of 4 Ronal rims to replace those included in the re-edition of the Heller Lancia Beta Montecarlo scale model kit. Also compatible with the same kit from Esci and Revell. The rims are designed to be mounted on the original tires of the scale model kit.

Meng Model's 1/9 scale pre-painted Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R features the colors of the 40th Anniversary Special Edition, inspired by the World Superbike Championship-winning ZXR-7. This pre-painted version is designed for modelers with a less "complicated" approach to the hobby, saving them the time and effort of painting many parts, especially the most visible part: the motorcycle's fairing. The scale model kit accurately reproduces its aerodynamic design, as well as its powerful 998cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke, inline four-cylinder engine. The twin-spar frame, which balances strength and lightness, and the inverted front fork have also been meticulously reproduced. The forged three-spoke wheels are reproduced in great detail, and the front and rear shock absorbers, as well as the steering damper, are movable. The kit includes seats and tires made of soft vinyl, realistically replicating the texture of the real parts. The stainless steel brake discs are not only highly detailed, but also offer a texture similar to the real thing. Impressive!

Set of turned metal parts to replace the front fork of Meng's 1/9 scale Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R scale model kit, making it fully functional. The metal colors are virtually identical to those of the real motorcycle's fork, enhancing detail and realism, and eliminating the need to paint the part.

The kit includes 210 parts, and measures 230mm long by 130mm high once assembled. This is the version which DO NOT include pre-painted parts.

Trail motorcycles are designed to cover many kilometres comfortably regardless of the road conditions, and that is why they are ideal motorcycles for travelling, but where to put the luggage? That is why manufacturers offer accessories that increase the cargo space of their motorcycles, and like them, Meng Model has prepared a set of luggage cases to complete your kit of the BMW R1250 GS, including the bases and supports that adapt perfectly to the chassis of the kit. Where do you want to go?

Meng Model has surprised us with this scale model kit, which allows you to reproduce one of the icons among supersports, the Ninja ZX-10R. This kit accurately reproduces its aerodynamic design, as well as its powerful 998cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke, inline-four engine. The twin-beam chassis, which balances strength and lightness, and the inverted front fork have also been carefully reproduced. The three-spoke forged rims have been reproduced in great detail, and the front and rear shock absorbers, as well as the steering damper, are movable. The kit includes seats and tires made of soft vinyl, which realistically reproduce the texture of the real parts. The stainless steel brake discs are not only highly detailed but also offer a texture similar to the authentic one. The mirrors and the Kawasaki emblem have been recreated with transferable metallic stickers, offering realistic details. The kit allows for three different paint schemes to be completed, with a high-quality decal sheet, including a very special one, the 40th Anniversary, inspired by the World Superbike Championship-winning ZXR-7, with details such as the specially designed tri-colour tank or the silver-painted frame, as was the style in the 1980s.

Another iconic vehicle that was a reference among small GTIs. Heller has created a complete kit from zero, which will not only allow you to build the phase 1 version of the 205 GTI 1.9, but will also allow you to reproduce its engine and interior, which will be visible, since, unlike what is usual in 1/24 scale, the doors come prepared to be opened, as does the front hood. What are you waiting for to get yours?

Founded in Emilia-Romagna in 1884, Landini is one of the oldest and most successful Italian tractor manufacturers, becoming Italy's largest tractor manufacturer in the 1930s. The Landini 16000 DT was built in 1986 at the Massey Ferguson factory in Beauvais, France, and is virtually identical to the Massey Ferguson 2785... even featuring the same turbocharged engine with air-to-water heat exchanger. The scale model kit consists of 45 parts.

It's curious how history, and even politics, can change the history of a brand. In 1936, the German Chancellery forced German industrialists of the time to manufacture high-end products, both in quality and prestige, which forced BMW to reconsider its commercial policy of manufacturing and selling popular vehicles. Thus was born the BMW 328, whose prototype was presented in June 1936, equipped with a 6-cylinder, 80-hp engine, and which quickly became one of the most desirable sports cars of its time. Now you can build your own, albeit in scale, thanks to this Heller scale model kit, where the engine, chassis, and interior have been reproduced in detail. The engine covers can be mounted open, as they are independent parts of the body.

The famous Alfa Romeo 6C 1750, mass-produced between 1929 and 1933 in various versions, was derived from the supercharged 6C 1500 model developed by engineer Vittorio Jano. Its excellent road holding, efficient braking, super-efficient engine, reliability, and elegant aerodynamic bodywork, the fruit of Zagato's talent, were the keys to the success of the Alfa Romeo 6C 1750. Now, thanks to this Heller scale model kit, you can build the model to scale, where the engine, chassis, and interior have been reproduced in detail. The engine covers can be mounted open, as they are independent parts of the body.

Easy to mount 1/43 scale model kit, composed of 28 pieces, to assemble a true rally legend, the Delta S4 Group B. Several private teams used this model to compete in a wide variety of championships, such as the Grifone team and its famous gold and black colours, which is the livery chosen for this kit.

Easy 1/43 scale model kit, composed of 21 pieces, to assemble a true legend of the circuits, the Porsche 962 CK6 with which the Kremer team participated in the 1989 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Complete decal sheet developed by Cigale 43 for use on Tameo Kits scale model kits of the F2 March BMW 792. This reference will allow you to choose between 5 versions of the units used by Marc Surer's team within the BMW Junior program. Of the 5 drivers of these versions, only Marc Surer (eventually champion with 2 wins and four other podiums to his name) and Giuseppe "Beppe" Gabbiani participated in all the season's events. Ricardo Zunino took part in the first four events, with a best result of ninth; Michel Leclère participated only in the French round held in Pau, while Hans Joachim Stuck was invited to the event held in Hockenheim.

Complete decal sheet developed by Cigale 43 for use on Tameo Kits scale model kits of the F2 March BMW 792. This reference will allow you to build the Jägermeister-sponsored version used by driver Markus Höttinger during his participation in several of the 1979 European F2 Championship events. Unfortunately, the following season Markus Höttinger would lose his life in the second event held at Hockenheim, when he was one of the favorites in the pools for the European F2 title.

Complete decal sheet developed by Cigale 43 for use on Tameo Kits scale model kits of the F2 March BMW 792. This reference will allow you to build the Marlboro-sponsored version used by Swedish driver Eje Elgh during his participation in the 1979 European F2 Championship. Eje Elgh finished the season in ninth position in the standings, hampered by up to 6 retirements in the twelve championship races, but leaving evidence of his quality with a superb victory in Italy at the Enna-Pergusa circuit.

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 3 different versions with which the talented Francois Cevert contested several events during his debut season in 1970. His debut took place at the Dutch Grand Prix held at Zandvoort, wearing the #6 number. He scored his first F1 point at Monza, in the Italian Grand Prix, the tenth event of the season, achieving sixth place with the #20 number. For the following two events in the United States and Canada, the number used on his car was #2, although he did not manage to finish among the drivers eligible for points again.

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 build the version used by John Cannon during his participation in the 1971 Questor GP Ontario Speedway, a race not included in the Formula 1 World Championship held at the Ontario circuit in California. The race was contested in two heats, and despite the fact that he didn't complete all the laps in either of them, he managed to complete enough to qualify in twelfth position in the points classification.