Newsletter 703: Jabbeke 2026February 26^th, 2026

Set of photo-etched parts for detailing the Hasegawa Nissan 240RS scale model kit. Studio27 has included a multitude of details on the photo-etched sheet, such as harness buckles, hood latches, brake discs, windshield wipers, pedals, passenger footrest, door handles, various supports and reinforcements... and it also includes the seatbelt fabric and the central buckle, made of white metal. The perfect complement to add greater realism to your model!

White metal parts to replace the brake discs and calipers of the Tamiya scale model kits of the Lotus Judd 102 B and Lotus For 102D at 1/20 scale.

This volume offers a visual glimpse into many of the secrets and details of the 1981 Ferrari 126CK, thanks to a collection of period photographs by Hiroshi Kaneko, one of Japan's most prominent F1 photographers. Driven by two young drivers, Gilles Villeneuve and Didier Pironi, the Ferrari 126CK was the Scuderia's first turbocharged F1 car. It was characterized by its powerful and robust engine, but also by its fragile monocoque chassis and challenging handling. This 80-page A4 volume, packed with photographs, 170 of which are in color, also includes fascinating images of the supercharged version of the Ferrari 126, the CX. The photographs cover 9 of the 15 Grand Prix races in the 1981 season.

Due to the regulation changed, turbo is now prohibited and changing to natural aspiration engines in the 1989 season. Honda developed a 3.5L V10 RA109-E engine, together with new technology like semi-automatic transmission, the performance is so outstanding that suppressed the rivals, like Ferrari, which is still working on the new technologies. The MP4/5 won 10 races in total 16 races (which Senna won 6 and Prost won 4), contributing to the constructors' champion of this season. In the Drivers' champion competition, although Senna won more races than Prost, he gained more points than Senna that makes Prost the champion after Senna had been disqualified in the 15th race, the Japanese GP. Please enjoy the photos from the point of view of human, through Joe Honda, who chasing the lighting fast evolving grand prix world. In this issue, the first half of this 100-page issue will be the photos from Joe Honda, and the second half is the detail file of MP4/5, the data is all collected by Model Factory HIRO from the real cars. Please use this issue to assist your model building too! Races Included: San Marino GP, Monaco GP, French GP, British GP, Hungarian GP, Belgian GP, Italian GP, Portuguese GP, Spanish GP, Japanese GP.Detail file of MP4/5 (Collection from Honda Collection Hall) 100 full colour pages.

This was the first racing kit from the Japanese manufacturer Platz, renamed Nunu, and now re-edited. Inside the box, you'll still find a detailed parts list of the BMW M6 GT3 with up to 110 parts, as well as two decal sheets. It's great to have it available again!

In Toleman's history, there was only one occasion when they had the honor of starting from pole position, and that was precisely in their final season as a team during the 1985 German Grand Prix, held at the new Nürburgring circuit. What does it matter today that said pole position was achieved with its Friday time, given that Saturday was run on wet roads? Tameo Kits has developed this kit with the usual quality of its products, carefully reproducing the shapes of the single-seater. The kit is complemented by an extensive sheet of photo-etched parts to provide maximum detail and the corresponding decals, which display all the flags that its sponsor, Benetton, used to enhance its image.

The S13 variant of the Nissan Silvia remains one of the most popular models among Japanese drivers, which has led to the appearance of various modifications and aerodynamic kits for its body over time. Yamamoto Model Parts has developed a complete set of parts to create one of the variants released by Nismo, designed to be used with the Tamiya Nissan Silvia S13 scale model kit. The transkit includes the front bumper, side skirts, a rear spoiler on the rear edge of the roof, two side extensions for the rear bumper, and the clear lenses for the new headlights mounted in the front bumper. All that remains is for you to decide which wheels to use, as they are not included in the transkit.

Although the acronym JDM stands for "Japanese Domestic Market," meaning products specifically for the Japanese market, in the automotive and tuning world, it's also associated with the preparations carried out in the land of the rising sun. This decal sheet includes logos that can be found on the bodies of some of these models, such as Rays, BBS, Stance Works, The Midnight Club, Static, Hard Scale and Illest.

Decal sheet with logos from various automotive accessory manufacturers, such as Toyo, Exedy, HKS, BLITZ, Sparco, BBS, Tein, K&N, AEM, NGK, Alpine, ... ideal for decorating your models.

Resin printed 18 inch tire set. The tires have the Yokohama Advan logos printed in relief, providing great realism. The tires have a width of 11,5 mm, an inner diameter of 20,65 mm and an outer diameter of 25 mm, being designed for be used with Yamamoto Model Parts 18-inch rims.

Set of 4 Goodyear Formula 1 rain tires featuring the design used between the 1974 and 1978 seasons. The tires have all the manufacturer's markings embossed on the sidewalls, along with additional information, and are modeled as faithfully as possible to the real tire. These tires are designed for use on some of Tamiya's 1/20 scale model kits, such as the McLaren M23, Lotus Type 78, Brabham BT46, and Wolf WR1, among others. Rims not included. A set of stencils is included for painting the Goodyear logos on the sidewalls. It is recommended to use only acrylic paints when using these stencils. Using solvent-based paints will soften the resin from which the stencil is made, causing the fine details of some of the lettering to dissolve and disappear.

Set of 4 Goodyear Formula 1 rain tires featuring the design used between the 1978 and 1979 seasons. The tires have all the manufacturer's markings embossed on the sidewalls, along with additional information, and are modeled as faithfully as possible to the real tire. These tires are designed for use on some of the 1/20 scale Tamiya and Hasegawa model kits, such as the McLaren M23, the Lotus Type 78 and Type 79, and the Brabham BT46, among others. Rims not included. A set of stencils is included for painting the Goodyear logos on the sidewalls. It is recommended to use only acrylic paints when using these stencils. Using solvent-based paints will soften the resin from which the stencils are made, so the fine details of some of the lettering may dissolve and disappear.

Assembled collector's model that reproduces the version of the Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16V with which Miki Biasion and Tiziano Siviero achieved victory in the 1989 San Remo Rally, which was also the debut of this new version of the Delta to maintain its hegemony in the World Rally Championship.

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.

During the 1982 season, Klaus Ludwig participated in some races of the German DRM Championship with the veteran, but still competitive, Group 5 Ford Capri. This decal sheet will allow you to reproduce this livery, characterized by the typical orange color of its sponsor, Jägermeister.

Limited-time re-edition of the decal sheet that allows you to replace the decals on your 1/20 scale Tamiya scale model kit. Includes the decals needed to also create the pre-season test version, which did not yet feature the white Parmalat stripes on its sides.

New reference for the Hasegawa Suzuki Jimny scale model kit. Its second generation, manufactured between 1981 and 1998, also included different versions and variants, among which is the JA11. This reference includes a photo-etched part that allows you to reproduce the roof carrier.

In the mid-1990s, the World Rally Championship calendar included events that, on a rotating basis, did not count towards the top category, only counting towards the 2-liter championship. This meant that factory teams with their leading championship contenders didn't participate in these events, giving local drivers a chance to compete for victory. This happened in 1994 at the Rallye de España Catalunya Costa Brava, where Enrico Bertone, driving a privately entered Grifone Group A Celica ST185 Turbo 4WD, took the win against a battalion of front-wheel-drive 2-liter cars that were unable to put up a fight. This scale model kit maintains the same parts list as other references of the Hasegawa Celica kit, with only the decals being modified.

New reference of the classic Hasegawa Group B Lancia 037 scale model kit. This version is the one driven by Nicola Busseni that won the 1985 Limone Piemonte Rally, a round of the Italian Rally Championship. This limited edition includes a photo-etched part sheet with details such as brake discs, grilles, and windshield wipers. The rims included with the kit do not match those shown in the photo of the actual car on the box.

This reference of the Hasegawa Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Evolution VI scale model kit includes new 3D printed brake discs that, by modifying their anchor point to the suspension system, allow the final height of the model once assembled to be much lower, resembling the real car, and achieving a much more aggressive look.

This scale model kit reference allows you to choose from no fewer than three different versions of the legendary Ford GT40, all prepared and maintained by different private teams. Number 1, from the Sid Taylor team, was used by Denny Hulme to achieve victory in the 1967 Wills Sports Car Trophy at Silverstone. Number 23, from the Bear Racing Team, finished in thirteenth position in the 1966 12 Hours of Sebring, and finally, number 41 finished twenty-ninth in the Wills Trophy support event held at Silverstone for the 1967 British Grand Prix. This high-quality resin scale model kit also includes several photo-etched parts and white metal components, allowing you to complete the specific details of your chosen version.

This scale model kit reference allows you to choose from no fewer than three different versions of the legendary Ford GT40, all prepared and maintained by different private teams. Numbers #9 and #68 correspond to two of the cars that raced in the 1969 24 Hours of Le Mans, with varying degrees of success. The first, from the Alan Mann Racing team, had to retire, while the car driven by Reinhold Jöst and Helmut Kelleners finished in sixth place. This same duo drove car #7 to fifth place in the 6 Hours of Watkins Glen later that year. This high-quality resin scale model kit also includes several photo-etched parts and white metal components, allowing you to add specific details to your chosen version.

This reference allows you to choose from no fewer than six different versions of the legendary Ford GT40, all prepared and maintained by different private teams. Numbers #21 and #22 competed in the 1966 12 Hours of Sebring; numbers #91 and #92, from the Essex Wire Corporation team, in the 1966 24 Hours of Daytona; number #9, from the Brescia Racing Corse team, also in the 1966 24 Hours of Daytona; and finally, number #92 with the black stripe was driven by Ken Miles in the 1965 Riverside 200. This high-quality resin scale model kit also includes several photo-etched parts and white metal components, allowing you to add specific details to your chosen version.