Newsletter 693: Christmas patienceDecember 11^th, 2025

Complete set of various 3D printed parts to detail the different references of the Meng Models Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and ZX-10RR. The set contains a complete chain, with the sprocket and rear sprocket printed as separate pieces, bolts for the rear sprocket, a chain tensioner with a reproduced thread (a metal wire is included to create a locking cotter pin), coolant hose clamps, air valves for the tires, lengths of black wire in two sizes to replicate hoses and ABS wiring, steering damper parts, various brake system parts such as connectors, bleed screws, ABS and rotor bolts, and brake caliper bolts, a clutch cable tensioner, handlebar bolts, body panel bolts, and front fairing bolts and nuts. And just in case any are lost, some spare bolts are included. You have no excuse not to upgrade your model!

Red paint formulated to match the color used to paint Nunu's scale model kit of the Schubert Motorsport team's BMW M4 GT3, winner of the DTM Championship in 2022.

Fourth issue of Komakai's new Original Race Pictures book series. A publication packed with exquisite photographs covering the spectacular Renault 5 Turbo at the Rallye Monte-Carlo during the 1981 season with Jean Ragnotti at the steering wheel. This volume, featuring a total of 50 pages with B&W and full-color images, includes some previously unpublished photographs. It is without any doubts an absolutely essential reference for Renault 5 turbo enthusiasts and the Tamiya 1/24 scale model builders.

New Italeri reference of the Volvo FH-16 scale model kit, this time of the 750 version equipped with the medium roof. As is typical for Italeri, the kit includes a fully detailed cab, which can be assembled with the driver's door open or closed, chassis and engine, as well as rubber tires and a complete decal set. A photo-etched sheet is also included, reproducing elements such as the large front grille, along with chrome decals.

Complete decal sheet developed by Cigale 43 for use on Tameo Kits scale model kits of the Lola T88 Indy car. This reference will allow you to build the Skoal Bandit-sponsored version driven by John Andretti, nephew of the great Mario Andretti, in the 1988 Indianapolis 500. Starting from the outside of the ninth row of the grid, engine problems forced him to retire after completing 114 of the 200 laps.

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 version with which Keke Rosberg competed in the 1979 Suzuka round of the Japanese F2 Championship, finishing in third place. That season, although Keke Rosberg was already an F1 driver, he competed in several F2 races in both the European and Japanese Championships.

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 Derek Bell during his participation in the 1971 Argentine Grand Prix, held at the Oscar Alfredo Gálvez Racetrack. This race, which consisted of two heats, was not part of the Formula 1 World Championship. After a promising seventh place in the first heat, the reliability of his March let him down in the second, forcing him to retire.

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 Jo Siffert during his participation in the 1971 Argentine Grand Prix, held at the Oscar Alfredo Gálvez Racetrack. This race, which consisted of two heats, was not part of the Formula 1 World Championship. After a great result in the first heat, where he finished in second place, a suspension problem in the second heat dashed his hopes of victory, forcing him to retire.

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 Henri Pescarolo during his participation in the 1971 Argentine Grand Prix, held at the Oscar Alfredo Gálvez Racetrack. This race, which consisted of two heats, was not part of the Formula 1 World Championship. After finishing third in the first heat, he repeated his podium finish in the second heat, moving up one position, the same position he would occupy in the final combined classification.

Complete decal sheet developed by Cigale 43 for use on the scale model kits from the same manufacturer of the Simtek Ford 941. This reference will allow you to build the version driven by David Brabham in the Silverstone tests prior to the 1994 season, even without sponsors on its bodywork.

Complete decal sheet developed by Cigale 43 for use on Tameo Kits scale model kits of the Shadow Ford DN9B. This reference will allow you to choose between the three versions of the Shadow Ford DN9B that Elio de Angelis drove in the 1979 Argentine and Brazilian Grand Prix races, as well as the ROC Race of Champions held at Brands Hatch.

Complete decal sheet developed by Cigale 43 for use on Tameo Kits scale model kits of the Tyrrell Ford 007. This reference will allow you to choose between the two versions of the Tyrrell 007 that South African driver Ian Scheckter drove in the 1975 and 1976 seasons of his home Grand Prix, held at the Kyalami circuit. Unfortunately, he was unable to finish the race on either occasion.

Yes, you read that right. The driver of this single-seater is 15-time Motorcycle World Champion Giacomo Agostini, who, after his retirement, competed in several non-championship Formula 1 races in 1978, and then in the British Formula 1 Championship (Formula Aurora) in 1979 and 1980. This complete decal sheet, developed by Cigale 43 for use on Tameo Kits scale model kits of the Williams Ford FW06 will allow you to reproduce the version used in the 1979 season at Brands Hatch, where they shared the grid with some of the regulars of the Formula 1 World Championship. The race was won by Gilles Villeneuve in his Ferrari 312 T3, while Agostini finished in eleventh position, fifth among the British drivers.

First released in 2011, we were thrilled to hear about the re-edition of the incredible Yamaha FZR750R OW01 Tamiya kit, a true street-legal superbike. This kit features a two-piece, upper and lower clear plastic fairing, just like the real bike. Its DOHC inline-4 engine and all its ancillary components, such as the carburetors and radiators, have been accurately reproduced, including much of the wiring, which can be recreated with the included vinyl tubing. Even the tire tread pattern is precisely sculpted, enhancing the appearance of the assembled model. We can't wait to get our hands on it and enjoy building it!

Before adopting the iconic Martini livery, the official Lancia team used a beautiful livery on their Lancia Beta Montecarlo cars, with each car painted a different color. This livery, which evoked the shapes of ocean waves, was created by Giorgio Rossotto of Abarth. Thanks to Decalcas, you can reproduce the blue car that took part in the 1980 24 Hours of Le Mans, where it failed to finish the race, as did the red car, due to an oil pump failure. The decals are printed by Cartograf.

This scale model kit allows you to recreate a piece of Japanese motorsport history: the Mazda 787B that won the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans. The kit includes parts made of white metal, resin, and turned metal, and is completed with photo-etched parts, pre-painted rubber tires with the manufacturer's logos, a full decal sheet, and various types of wiring. Even the internal components of its rotary engine are reproduced. Once assembled, both the doors and the front and rear hoods can be removed, revealing the entire interior and mechanical parts. What a marvel! This re-edition will be available for a limited time only!

Studio27 is also re-editing the photo-etched parts for the Tamiya Nissan Kure Skyline GT-R BCNR33 scale model kit, which features differences and details specific to this version! For example, the side panels of the rear wing are different, as are the wing supports themselves, and some of the air vents grilles. Other elements included in the set are the pedals, windshield wipers, hood latches, tow hook, and harnesses. Don't wait to get yours!

The Nissan Silvia has been one of the most popular models among several generations of Japanese drivers, and thanks to its rear-wheel-drive configuration, the S13 variant remains very popular, with spectacular body transformations. Yamamoto Model Parts has developed a whole set of parts so that, just like in real life, you can transform the body of your Tamiya Nissan Silvia S13 scale model kit. In the box, you'll find the front and rear bumpers, side skirts, a rear spoiler above the tailgate and another on the rear edge of the roof, and the clear parts for the new headlights mounted in the front bumper. You'll only have to decide what color to paint the body and the wheels you're going to fit, as these are not included.

Available again and for a limited time only, the decal sheet to update the one on your Tamiya scale model kit of the 1998 JGTC Honda NSX.

Shunko Models has updated its decal set for the Tamiya Toyota TS020 model, but has reduced the number of decals included compared to the SHK-D010 reference. This new reference will allow you to choose only from the three units that participated in the race. All decals have been redesigned from scratch, based on the most recent data. There's no excuse not to build your scale model kit of the Toyota GT-One!

New decal sheet for the Beemax 1/12 scale McLaren Honda MP4/4 scale model kit. This decal sheet complements the original decal sheet, which is still required for assembly. These decals not only include the tobacco logos missing from the original decal sheet, but also correct several errors in the logos on the decals included in the Beemax detail-up set. This decal set was not developed for use with Meng's kit of the same model and scale.

Set of three figures depicting three road workers in different positions. This item includes only the parts to assemble the three figures. The standing figures are approximately 77,8 mm tall.

Designed with an innovative technique for its time, inspired by American manufacturing processes, the Citroën C4 was an exceptionally robust vehicle. Another reason for its success was the wide variety of body styles Citroën offered, covering virtually every need: 2- and 4-door sedans, limousines, 4- and 6-seater vehicles, hardtops, convertibles, minibuses, company cars, vans, minibuses, taxis... and even as a fire engine. This is precisely the model you can reproduce with this scale model kit, composed of 104 pieces, which includes all the necessary equipment used by firefighting teams, such as the wooden ladder and two roll-up supports with the corresponding hoses.

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!

A fantastic 36-page A4 guide, published by Model Factory Hiro, and packed with current photographs of the Honda RA302 housed in the Honda Museum, known as the Collection Hall. The photos focus on the car's details, such as the cockpit and engine, with modelers and detail enthusiasts in mind. The Honda RA302 pictured is number 802, which only participated in practice for the 1968 Italian Grand Prix, the ninth race of that season. The other RA302 ever built, which debuted at the 1968 French Grand Prix, crashed and caught fire during that same race and was never rebuilt. While this car differs from the version that raced in the 1968 French Grand Prix, both were designed to be very similar.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Toyota Yaris GR Hybrid Rally1 with which Sebastian Ogier won the 2023 Kenya Safari Rally, obtaining his 58th victory in the World Rally Championship.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Hyundai i20 N Rally1 with which Dani Sordo finished in seventh position in the 2023 edition of the Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo 2023.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Hyundai i20 N Rally1 with which Thierry Neuville finished in third position in the Monte-Carlo Rally in the 2023 season.

For the 2024 season, the M-Sport Ford WRT team has entrusted its Puma Rally 1 to the promising French driver Adrien Fourmaux, who is responding with good results, as demonstrated by the third position obtained in the Swedish Rally, the second round of the season, and pushing their chances of victory practically until the end of the event. This assembled collector's model reproduces this version of the Ford Puma Rally1 Hybrid.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 from the Eurosol Racing team that, with Simon Wagner at the wheel and co-driven by Jara Hain, achieved second place in the Barum Czech Rally in 2024.

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 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.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Toyota Yaris GR Hybrid Rally1 with which Elfyn Evans, with Scott Martin as co-driver, achieved a convincing victory in the 2024 Rally Japan.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the BMW 528i (E28) of the WM Racing team that achieved fifth position, thirteen laps behind the winner, in the 24 Hours of SPA Francorchamps of 1982, a race that also counted towards the European Touring Car Championship.

Set of 4 Speedline rims to recreate the early versions of the Peugeot 205 GTI, which had rims with a different design than the one included in the Heller scale model kit box. The rims are mounted on the original tire of Heller's kit.

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.

Set of 4 Campagnolo rims to replace those included in Italeri's new scale model kit of the Lancia Fulvia. The rims are designed to be mounted on the original tires of the scale model kit.