Newsletter 695: Merry ChristmasDecember 24^th, 2025

Beautiful livery design of the BMW M3 E30 of the Linder Motorsport team, sponsored by Jägermeister, as it raced in the DTM Championship in 1992. In this third edition of this reference, the decals have been printed by Cartograf.

During the 1991 season, Marlboro was also present in the DTM as the main sponsor of one of the many BMW M3 E30s on the grid. Run by the Marlboro BMW Dealer Team and driven by Cor Euser, an F3000 and Sports Car Championship driver with several appearances at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, this car achieved a thirteenth-place finish in the thirteen races it entered in the highly competitive DTM of the 1990s. Nevertheless, it remains one of the most striking liveries in the championship. Thanks to Decalcas, you can now reproduce this livery with decals printed by Cartograf.

Decal sheet to reproduce the Range Rover V8 that won the first edition of the Paris Dakar Rally, held in 1979. The decal sheet, printed by Cartograf, has been designed to be used with the Esci, Humbrol, Italeri or Aoshima kits of the 3-door Range Rover.

The Renault 5 Turbo European Cup featured some renowned drivers, such as former Formula 1 driver Jan Lammers, who demonstrated his skill to win both the 1983 and 1984 championships. One of the events was held in Monaco in 1983 as a support event for the F1 Grand Prix, where he took victory. This interesting version was chosen by Decalcas to dress the Tamiya kit of the Renault R5 Turbo. The decals were printed by Cartograf.

Perhaps the Martini livery is the most iconic and well-known of the Lancia Beta Montecarlo, and it was in these colors that it participated in the 1981 World Championship for Makes, which included the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Of the three cars entered, only one finished the race, bearing the number 65 and crossing the finish line in eighth place, second among the Group 5 cars. Thanks to Decalcas, you can now customize your Heller or Esci Lancia Beta Montecarlo scale model kit. The decals are printed by Cartograf.

Third issue of Komakai's new Original Race Pictures book series. A publication packed with exquisite photographs covering the spectacular Honda RA273 at the South African, Monaco, Dutch, Belgian and German Grand Prix during the 1967 season. The volume, featuring a total of 126 B&W and full-color pages, includes some previously unpublished photographs. It is undoubtedly an absolutely essential reference for Honda RA273 enthusiasts and the Tamiya 1/12 scale model builders.

Fifth issue of Komakai's new Original Race Pictures book series. A publication packed with exquisite photographs covering the spectacular Peugeot 905 Evo 1 at the 1991 season. This volume, featuring a total of 80 pages with full-color images, includes some previously unpublished photographs. It is without any doubts an absolutely essential reference for Peugeot 905 Evo 1 enthusiasts and the Model Factory Hiro and Heller scale model builders.

This scale model kit reproduces the Surtees Ford TS19 that competed, with Australian Alan Jones at the wheel, in the 1976 Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, held at the Fuji circuit. Starting from a very late twentieth position on the grid, Alan Jones demonstrated his quality by running in second place with two laps to go. He was overtaken first by Patrick Depailler and, on the last lap, by James Hunt, who earned the points needed to be crowned champion. This left Jones just shy of the podium in fourth place... which was still his best position, and the best position for a Surtees driver all season. The kit includes the complete resin body, accompanied by numerous white metal parts for the rims, cockpit, suspensions, and other mechanical elements. Among these, the Cosworth engine stands out, which is fully assembled and visible at the rear. The kit is completed with the decal sheet and a photo-etched plate. In addition to the dry tires, the kit includes rubber strips with the wet tire pattern, which can be glued over the dry tires to replicate the tires used for much of the event.

This scale model kit reproduces the Surtees Ford TS19 with which Japanese driver Noritake Takahara participated in the 1976 Japanese Grand Prix, held at the Fuji circuit. This was his first participation in an F1 Grand Prix, and he repeated the following year again in Japan. Despite starting at the back of the grid, he managed to finish the race in ninth position, albeit three laps behind the winner. The kit includes the complete resin body, accompanied by numerous white metal parts for the rims, cockpit, suspensions, and other mechanical elements. Among these, the Cosworth engine stands out, which is fully assembled and visible at the rear. The kit is completed with the decal sheet and a photo-etched plate. In addition to the dry tires, the kit includes rubber strips with the wet tire pattern, which can be glued over the dry tires to replicate the tires used for much of the event.

Despite having a design similar to the Brabham BT46, especially in the area of the sidepods, the Surtees Ford TS20 was not as competitive as the team had hoped, scoring only one point in the entire 1978 season thanks to Vittorio Brambilla. The team's second driver, Rupert Keegan, proved to be considerably slower, failing to qualify on several occasions and finishing only one race, the Spanish Grand Prix at the Jarama circuit. 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 Cosworth engine is fully reproduced, and once the model is assembled, its finished appearance can be enjoyed by removing the upper part of the body.

Kitbox PZY Model has just re-edited its BMW M3 F80 scale model kit, featuring some updated parts and incorporating two interesting liveries as alternatives to the road version: the Safety Car used in the MotoGP World Championship and the Taxi livery available for hire at the Nürburgring. In addition to choosing the version to build, the kit includes three different sets of rims, two types of exhaust systems, and two types of front seats. This kit is made of high-quality resin and features an extensive photo-etched sheet to reproduce even the smallest details. It's fantastic!

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the Hyundai i20 N Rally1 version with which Adrien Fourmaux, accompanied by his co-driver Alexandre Coria, started the 2025 season with a fantastic third position in the Monte-Carlo Rally.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the Hyundai i20 N Rally1 version with which Ott Tänak, accompanied on his right by Martin Järveoja, started the 2025 season with a fifth position in the Monte-Carlo Rally. This model has the unique feature of mounting the LED auxiliary lamp pod on the front hood.

The arrival of the new Tamiya catalog at Christmas is a well-established tradition, and the 2026 edition is here. In it, you can see all the new releases introduced throughout 2025, such as the 1/24 scale Honda Prelude (BF1), which was launched simultaneously with the real model, or the Ducati Superleggera V4 with a racing kit. But what makes the catalog so interesting is that it also features models and new releases from other categories, all accompanied by a wealth of photographs. The catalog is also packed with useful information on paints and tools, including a Tamiya color compatibility chart. The catalog boasts a total of 93 pages with full-color photos on high-quality paper, with text in English, German, French, and Spanish.

First released in 1971, Tamiya is reissuing this 1/6 scale model kit, which reproduces the export version of the famous 1970 Honda Dax ST70, a unique mini-bike with its distinctive ribbed frame. The small diameter of its wheels helped lower the center of gravity, providing exceptional maneuverability and stability. Its four-stroke engine was coupled to a centrifugal clutch, while the transmission was a three-speed. The model features several elements that are mounted just like on the real motorcycle, such as the fuel tank and battery integrated into the frame, and the seat, which can be raised with a lever. Even the kickstand and brake pedal are movable, using springs for their return. A small bike, but a great kit!

Tameo Kits has almost finished its fifth 1/24 scale model kit. Yes, you read that right, 1/24 scale! This time, the model reproduced is a true legend among Ferrari enthusiasts: none other than the Ferrari 312T with which Niki Lauda won the first of his three world titles in 1975. The chosen version is the one used in the Italian Grand Prix held at Monza, where Clay Regazzoni took the victory, with Niki Lauda crossing the finish line in third place. This new kit is composed of more than 400 parts, entirely made of white metal and resin, complemented by photo-etched parts, decals, and new genuine rubber tires... which will also feature the word "Goodyear" printed on the sidewalls using tampo printing. Once assembled, the model allows many of its parts to be removed, revealing details such as the interior, chassis, engine, and the characteristic transverse gearbox, all without compromising accuracy, making it an exact replica of the real car Quite a challenge, but definitely worth it!!

Set of rims designed to be used on vehicles in the GT3 category, such as the Porsche 997 GT3R and RSR or the BMW Z4 GT3. The set consists of 4 turned metal rim rings with an approximate diameter of 21.5 mm, 4 3D printed wheel cores, 4 central nuts and adapters to be able to mount the rims on kits from different manufacturers. Important: the rim set do not include tires.

The fourth Legrand reference in 1/8 scale may seem like a re-edition, but it is not... and the two units that were produced of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé present some important differences between themselves, both in the interior, completely in red instead of the blue of the previous version, as on the outside, with a striking and enormous Eberspächer exhaust silencer located directly on the right side of the body, the round exterior mirror, and not having a fuel filler through the rear window. The weight of the finished model is approximately 7 kg, it is made of die-cast metal and is already painted. It includes more than 900 pieces made of different materials such as metal, rubber, textiles and high-quality plastic, and is easily assembled, since many of its pieces are screwed together. The steering and suspension are functional, as are the doors and hoods. The measurements once assembled are: 550 x 210 x 160 cm.

Build your own 1/12 scale motorcycle chain, link by link, just like a real chain. Perfect for adding realism to your models. The set includes an engine sprocket and up to three different rear sprockets, all made of white metal.

Lotus type dummy wheels for detailing your 1/20 scale Formula 1 models from the 1970s. This type of wheel was initially used for setup configuration and precise alignment, including toe and camber. The perfect complement for creating pit lane repair and maintenance dioramas.

Ferrari type dummy wheels for detailing your 1/20 scale Formula 1 models from the 1970s. This type of wheel was initially used for setup configuration and precise alignment, including toe and camber. The perfect complement for creating pit lane repair and maintenance dioramas.

During the 1973 season, the Lotus 72D used some rather "special" front rims in certain races, as they were spokeless. MFH has developed this rim so you can customize your 1/12 scale Tamiya model kit of the Lotus Type 72D. Along with the pair of the external part of the front rims (this reference does not include tires), rivets and valves are included, which can also be used to enhance the detailing of the rear rims. To complete the rims assembly, you will need the parts (inner part of the rim and tires) from the Tamiya kit.

Four strips, approximately 15 cm long and 1.5 mm in diameter, to simulate your corrugated hoses and air ducts. Made of white metal, they can be easily bent into any shape you need, achieving a very realistic result. The metal strips are not hollow, but they can still be easily drilled.

Four strips, approximately 15 cm long and 2.0 mm in diameter, to simulate your corrugated hoses and air ducts. Made of white metal, they can be easily bent into any shape you need, achieving a very realistic result. The metal strips are not hollow, but they can still be easily drilled.

We are genuinely delighted that Studio27 has embarked on developing a new livery for the Tamiya scale model kit of the Porsche 911 GT1, a timeless classic. The chosen livery is based on the car that the Kremer team entered in the 1997 24 Hours of Le Mans, sporting a sponsor closely associated with Porsche for several years: FATurbo-Express. The car was fast in qualifying but was unable to finish the race due to overheating issues.

After all its successes in the World Rally Championship, the Lancia Delta HF Integrale was already a cult classic, and during its final months of production, several special editions were released with specific equipment and exterior details, such as the stripes that adorned its bodywork. Studio27 has compiled the necessary stripes in this decal sheet so you can choose from four of these special editions: two dedicated to the successes achieved with Martini, another called "Blue Lagos," which, as its name suggests, was painted in an exclusive blue color, and the "Collezione" version. Which one do you prefer to pay tribute to such a successful model?

Incredibly, Studio27 hadn't yet released a photo-etched sheet for the Tamiya Porsche 911 GT1 scale model kit! But better late than never. Elements such as the radiator grilles, brake discs, rear wing side panels, fire extinguisher brackets, and driver footrests are just some of the included details. So why not take this opportunity to complete your build of the incredible 911 GT1?

Complete photo-etched parts sheet for detailing the Tamiya 1/20 scale Toyota Celica LB Turbo Group 5 model kit. Among many other parts, it includes radiator and intercooler grilles, taillight bezels, two pedal configurations, windshield wipers, and fuel filler necks. A must-have!

White metal parts to replace the brake discs and calipers of the Tamiya scale model kit of the Ferrari F189 (640) at 1/20 scale.

Supplementary decal sheet with some of the logos missing from the Tamiya re-edition of the 1/12 scale Honda RA273 model kit.

The story of how the Nissan GT-R ended up participating in the 24 Hours of Le Mans is quite curious, as it owes much to the support of the Nissan Nismo GT-R Fan Club. In fact, before the program was officially launched, the presentation photos of the Nismo R33 featured a livery with Nissan's classic red and blue, but also with the Club Le Mans GT-R logos. This is precisely the livery that this decal sheet allows you to recreate, the one worn by the first R33 GT-R used for the photos and the car's initial testing. A unique car, whose original livery eventually evolved into the one worn by car number 22, bearing the slogan "Keep the dream alive" in gratitude to all its fans, who made Nissan's return to Le Mans possible, and even had some of its members integrated into the team as mechanics, translators, and even doctors.

Complete decal sheet to create the different liveries of the Skyline GT-R R33 unit of the Impul team, sponsored by Calsonic, during its participation in the Japanese GT Championship in the seasons between 1995 and 1998, inclusive.

Decal sheet for reproducing the BMW M4 GT3 versions of the Paul Miller Racing team, which fielded two cars during the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season. The #1 version won the GTD Pro class at Road America, while the #48 version took the victory at Road Atlanta Petit Le Mans. This decal sheet allows you to reproduce this version using the Nunu scale model kit and includes a set of carbon fiber pattern decals for the bodywork. To reproduce the Evo version in detail, LB production has developed a transkit with reference LB-TK19, which includes the necessary elements to complete the transformation, such as the front and rear laser headlights or the rearview mirrors.

Decal sheet for reproducing the versions of the BMW M4 GT3 from the WRT team, which participated in various GT races and championships during the 2025 season. This set allows you to choose between two versions, both driven by Valentino Rossi, but with different teammates. In the Misano race, part of the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint series, and with Raffaele Marciello as his co-driver, the team took the victory in the first race. The second livery is the one that competed in the 24 Hours of Spa, where it finished in eleventh place with the experienced Kevin Magnussen and René Rast as co-drivers. This decal sheet allows you to reproduce this version using the Nunu scale model kit as a base and includes a set of carbon fiber pattern decals for the bodywork. To reproduce the Evo version in full detail, LB Production has developed a transkit, reference LB-TK19, which includes the necessary components to complete the transformation, such as the front and rear laser headlights and mirrors.

Transkit to convert Nunu's BMW M4 GT3 scale model kit into the Evo version released in 2025, characterized by the addition of laser headlights both front and rear, as well as other minor changes such as the exterior mirrors, the ventilation grilles on the front fenders above the wheels, the central air outlet panels on the front hood, or a slight change to the sides of the front spoiler. All the necessary parts to "evolve" your kit are included. The 3D-printed parts fit perfectly onto the original kit's body. In addition, a decal sheet with the new carbon patterns for these parts is included, as well as others to detail the interior of the laser headlights.

It had been a while since Model Factory Hiro delighted us with one of their fantastic scale model kits of a classic motorcycle, but the wait for lovers of these treasures is finally over. Resin parts, white metal, nuts and bolts, cables, rubber parts, spoked rims to assemble one by one... and countless small details to build one of the most beautiful motorcycles of the 1920s, manufactured by Norton, and winner of multiple speed events of the era.

Up to nine different European truck wheels can be assembled with this set. Seven of them are size 315/70, matching the number of 315/70 tires included in the box. The other two wheels, intended for the front axle of a tractor unit, will be fitted with 385/55 tires.

Introduced in 2002 as a replacement for the Diablo, the Lamborghini Murciélago became a benchmark among supercars. This new Italeri reference will allow you to assemble this model again in 1/24 scale, using the molds from the Fujimi scale model kit. Once assembled, the model has a length of 19.1 cm.