Newsletter 705: BackstageMarch 12^th, 2026

Bibliographic and photographic reference book about the Lancia Delta S4, in Italian and English language, including 240 pages, more than 200 illustrations, and a lot of information about what is one of the most fantastic rally cars of all time.

Re-edition of the 1/24 scale model kit of the incredibly luxurious and exclusive Rolls Royce Phantom II. Since each body was custom-built for each client, no two are alike. This Italeri kit allows you to recreate the 1934 P2 series car housed in the prestigious Stratford Auto Museum in England.

New issue of Komakai's Fast Guides series, with a publication full of exquisite photographs that cover in great detail the spectacular Audi A4 Quattro. Includes 32 full color pages with detailed images of the interior, exterior, wheels, etc...

New issue in the Ultra Detail Guides series, this time focusing on the Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo. It includes 152 A5 pages with full-color photos of the vehicle as it appears today. The guide features photographs of two different chassis, with varying interior configurations, lighting, and other details.

New book in Komakai's Fast Guides series features exquisite photographs that cover every detail of the spectacular Porsche 935 #70 that raced in the 24 Hours Le Mans at 1979. It includes 32 full-color pages with detailed images of the interior, exterior, wheels, and more.

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 This volume, featuring a total of 80 pages with full-color images, includes some previously unpublished photographs.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.

We all remember Hans Heyer's blue Lancia Beta Monte Carlo on his way to winning the German DRM title, equivalent to today's DTM, in 1980. But the car wasn't always painted in the classic blue of the Fruit of the Loom livery... and sometimes it was painted white, as in the season opener at Zolder. This is precisely the livery chosen for this new Reji Models entry, which finished second in Division II.

Set of BBS E50 rims designed for Group 5 models, such as the BMW 320 Turbo, Ford Capri, and Lancia Beta Montecarlo, among others. The front rims are equivalent to 16-inch rims, while the rear rims are larger at 19 inches. The center nuts are made of aluminum, and the rim core is supplied as photo-etched parts in gold. Slick tires are included.

New decal sheet to convert your Belkits Skoda Fabia S2000 scale model kit into the version with which the duo of Pavel Valoušek Jun. and Zden

Decal sheet featuring several of the most common logos found on sports and racing seats. Now you can complete or personalize the seats in your models. Logos included from manufacturers such as Momo, Sparco, OMP, Corbeau, Recaro, and Atech.

Decal sheet with emblems from some of the most prestigious car manufacturers and those regularly involved in motorsport. Now you can complete or personalize your models with their full-color emblems. Logos included from manufacturers such as Ford, Ferrari, Lancia, BMW, Porsche, Fiat, Skoda, and Subaru.

Decal sheet for reproducing the BMW M4 GT3 version from the WRT team, which, with a special livery reminiscent of the Brazilian flag colors, participated in the 2025 6 Hours of São Paulo, a race in the World Endurance Championship (WEC). 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. 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.

Set including red and blue colors for recreating the anodized looks and finishes so usual in all type of racing nuts, connectors, fittings and hose joints. They are not supplied individually. Served in two bottles of 30ml each, ready for airbush use.

Single-component high-quality matte varnish, designed to be used with an airbrush. Once dry it is completely transparent. Apply in thin layers leaving between 5 and 10 minutes of drying time between coats . The manufacturer recommends applying at least 3 coats. Dry to the touch at 20ºC, in 1 hour, takes 24 hours to dry completely. It can be polished after 48 hours. The life of the product is at least 2 years if it is in temperature conditions around 20 degrees Celsius. The manufacturer indicates that no incompatibilities or problems have been detected when applying on the main brands of decals of the market.

Single-component high-quality matte varnish, designed to be used with an airbrush. Once dry it is completely transparent. Apply in thin layers leaving between 5 and 10 minutes of drying time between coats . The manufacturer recommends applying at least 3 coats. Dry to the touch at 20ºC, in 1 hour, takes 24 hours to dry completely. It can be polished after 48 hours. The life of the product is at least 2 years if it is in temperature conditions around 20 degrees Celsius. The manufacturer indicates that no incompatibilities or problems have been detected when applying on the main brands of decals of the market.

Black color paint, with the perfect tone to match the rubber black for painting resin tires. Ready to use with an airbrush, served in a 30ml bottle.

Within its "Easy click" line, Revell announces for the end of 2025 the kit of the modern Ford Mustang GT, with approximately 60 pieces, to enjoy what is already the seventh generation of a true icon among American muscle cars.

Lack of development, low power compared to the competition from its Hart V8 engine, and unreliability hampered the Footwork team during the 1997 season, achieving a single point throughout the year thanks to Jos Verstappen's sixth place in the Argentine Grand Prix, the third round of the season. The kit reproduces the versions used at the beginning of the season, with part of the bodywork in white. 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.

In its third season in Formula 1, the Shadow DN8 was no longer a very competitive single-seater, but thanks to the quality of its drivers, it managed to score points in three Grands Prix during the season and finish eleventh in the Constructors' Championship. In Brazil, at the Jacarepagua circuit, the team achieved its first two points of the season thanks to Clay Regazzoni's fifth-place finish. 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 intake manifold.

Founded by Kenji Mimura, the small Japanese team Maki made its F1 debut in 1974, competing in two Grands Prix, the English and German Grands Prix. Using the classic Cosworth V8 DFV engine, it failed to qualify for the race, and unfortunately, a serious accident at the Nürburgring destroyed the car, and it did not participate again that season. This scale model kit lets you reproduce this single-seater, and it 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 intake manifold.

The small Maki team, founded by Kenji Mimura, once again attempted their dream of qualifying for an F1 Grand Prix in the 1975 season with a revamped F101C. Unfortunately, neither acclaimed Japanese driver Hiroshi Fushida nor former Lotus driver Tony Trimmer managed to qualify in any of the five Grands Prix in which they competed. This scale model kit to reproduce this single-seater, sponsored by Citizen, 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 intake manifold.

An impressive comeback was achieved by Italian driver Vittorio Brambilla in the 1978 Austrian Grand Prix aboard his modest Surtees Ford TS20. Held on the Österreich circuit, the race was marred by rain, which forced a red flag to stop the race on the seventh lap. Brambilla, starting from twenty-first place, took advantage of the track conditions to finish in sixth place, which meant the Surtees team's first and only point of the season. 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.

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.

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.

This scale model kit reproduces the Surtees Ford TS19 that American driver Brett Lunger drove to compete in the 1976 Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder. His results throughout the season (he participated in 12 Grands Prix) were far behind those of his teammate, Alan Jones, with his best result of the year being tenth place, although not in Belgium, where he had to retire due to electrical problems. 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. Although the event was run in dry conditions, the kit includes rubber strips with the pattern of wet tires, which can be glued onto the kit's tires to reproduce the wheels used in wet conditions.

For 2026, Italeri has also just announced a new version of its fantastic Porsche 956 scale model kit, this time in Jägermeister livery. This kit is distinguished by its separate doors, allowing modelers to choose whether to display the cockpit interior once assembled. The available versions are already known, including the #1, which Stefan Bellof drove to third place in the first DRM race at the Norisring in 1984; the #19, which won the 1984 Imola 1000 km; and the #20, which finished sixth in the 1985 Hockenheim 1000 km.

Catalog of Italeri products and novelties for year 2026.

Detailing set to enhance the final finish of your Beemax BMW 320 E21 Turbo Group 5 scale model kit. The set includes a complete photo-etched sheet with elements such as the various air intake and outlet grilles, brake discs, windshield wipers, harness buckles, and hood latches. It also includes fabric to simulate the harnesses and a turned metal antenna base.

This scale model kit will allow you to reproduce one of the latest evolutions of the powerful BMW 320 E21 Turbo Group 5, which achieved victory in Division II in the DRM race called the Westphalia Cup, held at the Zolder circuit in the 1980 season.

High quality resin kit, with photo-etched plates and white metal parts so you can assemble in great detail the March Chevrolet 82G of the Marty Hinze Racing team, which participated in the seventh round of the 1984 IMSA Championship, the Charlotte 500 Kilometers where unfortunately it was forced to retire.

This scale model kit allows you to choose between no less than three different versions of some of the McLaren M8C from private teams that competed at the Mosport circuit in the 1971 and 1973 Can-Am Championship seasons. Numbers #15 and #57 took part in the 1971 race, with John Cordts in #57 achieving the best result, finishing in fifth place, while Jim Butcher, in #41, started the 1973 race. A high quality resin kit that includes also a complete sheet of photo-etched parts and white metal parts, so you can assemble the version you choose with a great amount of detail.

Enhance the beauty and realism of your Tamiya kit with this set of two decal sheets with carbon fiber patterns that Studio27 has specially developed for the Honda RC213V.

Two decal sheets with the different carbon and Kevlar patterns necessary and even essential for detailing your 1/24 scale Porsche 911 GT1 model by Tamiya.

Italeri has re-edited the scale model kit of one of Ford's most versatile vans, the Transit, used in a wide variety of environments and businesses around the world. This time, Italeri has decided to include its own logos on the decal sheet, as if it were a kits delivery van. Therefore, this special edition of the kit also includes scale cardboard boxes bearing, naturally, the Italeri branding.

New re-edition of the Italeri scale model kit, using Esci molds, of the Range Rover Police version. Besides features like the rotating roof lights and the front siren, the kit includes decals for choosing between three different versions: British Transport Police (1980), British Greater Manchester Police (1979), and Dutch Rijkspolitie (1979). The assembled model is approximately 24.1 cm long.

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.

Complete photo-etched parts set for detailing your Hasegawa Toyota 88C scale model. Includes radiators, brake discs, vertical spoiler planes, etc.