SpotModel | Newsletter 618: Zakspeed by Reji (2024)

Reji Model: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - Ford Escort Mk. I Zakspeed sponsored by RTL, Castrol #35 - Hans Heyer - 4 Hours Monza 1974 - resin parts, rubber parts, water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Belkits references BEL006, BEL-006, BEL007 and BEL-007

Reference: REJI-256

Italeri: Car scale model kit 1/12 scale - Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16V sponsored by Martini Racing #1, 5 - Massimo 'Miki' Biasion + Tiziano Siviero, Didier Auriol + Bernard Occelli - Sanremo Rally 1989 - metal parts, photo-etched parts, plastic parts, rubber parts, seatbelt fabric, water slide decals, other materials, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Reference: 4712

Italeri's second version of its Lancia Delta HF Integrale in 1/12 scale, in this case with the decoration used at the time of its debut in the 1989 San Remo rally. Maintaining the same characteristics of the first version, with 100% new molds for the plastic parts, photo-etched plates, accessories such as hoses, screws and springs... and with openable front and rear hoods as well as the front doors, it incorporates as a novelty no not only a new sheet of decals, but also allows us to reproduce the version used in the gravel stages, with the suspension raised and tires and rims specific for gravel surface. It also includes some black acetates to simulate the skirts as an alternative to those that also come with the photo-etched parts. Whatever the case, we fell in love with Martini red at first sight!

Brach Model: Motorbike scale model kit 1/12 scale - Laverda 1000cc V6 sponsored by Total #26 - metal parts, photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, vacuum formed parts, water slide decals, other materials, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Reference: BM-VR16

Shunko Models: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - Mitsubishi Pajero Sonauto RalliArt Team sponsored by Citizen #213 - Kenjiro Shinozuka + Henri Magne - Paris Le Cap 1992 - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Tamiya reference TAM24121

Reference: SHK-D206

New limited-time re-edition of the decals of the Mitsubishi Pajero that with number #213 participated in the Paris - le Cap Rally in 1992. This decal sheet is designed to be used on the Tamiya 1/24 scale kit.

Shunko Models: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 Group A Impul Team sponsored by Calsonic #1, 12 - Kazuyoshi Hoshino + Toshio Suzuki, Kazuyoshi Hoshino + Masahiko Kageyama - Japan Touring Car Championship (JTCC) 1990 and 1993 - water slide decals and placement instructions - for Tamiya references TAM24102, TAM24109, TAM24113 and TAM24135

Reference: SHK-D499

Shunko Models re-edits its complete decal sheet to make any of the Calsonic versions of the Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 Group A, designed to be used based on the Tamiya kit. Taking advantage of the occasion, the option for the 1990 season has also been incorporated, which was present separately in the reference SHK-D133. In addition, the design and some details of the logos have also been revised. Can you have a more complete option?

Brach Model: Motorbike scale model kit 1/12 scale - Ducati Pantah TT2 #1 - Tony Rutter + Valter Cussigh - TT F2 World Championship 1982 - photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, vacuum formed parts, water slide decals, other materials, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Reference: BM-VR07

Here's one of the most fantastic kits we have seen in recent times. Resin parts are deliciously designed and accurately executed in gray resin, with hardly almost any burrs, absolutely no bubbles.... simply delicious. Do not miss it!

MGSF: Transkit 1/24 scale - Ford Mustang WildBoy - 3D printed parts and assembly instructions - for Revell references REV07065 and 80-7065

Reference: MGSF-UK24-023A

Transkit to be used on the basis of the 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback kit manufactured by Revell. This complete transkit includes everything necessary to carry out the transformation, with new front and rear fenders and parts to widen the body, rear spoiler, air intakes, modified knuckles and hubs to lower the height, ventilated and slotted disc brakes more large, very wide Ferrada FR wheels with Toyo R888 tires, Momo steering wheel, gear knob, door handles, sports exhaust... what a beast!

Scale Production: Rims 1/24 scale - BBS GT3 18 inches - 3D printed parts and turned metal parts - for Fujimi references FJ123905, RS-85, FJ12556, FJ125565, RS-31, FJ12568, FJ125688, RS-15, FJ125763, FJ125770, FJ12593, FJ125930, RS-0, FJ126081, RS-0, FJ12612, 126128, RS-46, FJ170015, 17001, FJ170022, 17002, FJ170091, 17009, FJ170107, FJ170169, 17016, FJ-17016, FJ189833, 18983, FJ189857, 18985, FJ189901, 18990 and FJ189970 - 4 units

Reference: SPRF24050S

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.

Scale Production: Engine 1/24 scale - Mercedes Benz 190 M102 - DTM - 3D printed parts - for Fujimi references FJ06113, TC-83, FJ06135, TC-62, FJ06233, FJ062648, FJ06271, TC-83 and FJ06272

Reference: SPTK24064-1

Complete transkit designed to be mounted on Fujimi kits of the Mercedes Benz 190 Evo1 and 2. In addition to the complete M102 engine with all its specific elements used in the DTM versions, the transkit includes the front structure where the radiator is supported and the inside of the headlights, both front and rear.

Tabu Design: Marking / livery 1/12 scale - McLaren Honda MP4/4 McLaren Racing Limited Team sponsored by Marlboro #11, 12 - Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna da Silva (BR) 1988 - water slide decals and tobacco sponsor decals - for Meng Model references RS-004 and RS-005

Reference: TABU12094

As with many other kits, the new version of the McLaren MP4/4 recently launched by Meng Model does not come with the decals from the Tabaco advertising or the tires. What a bummer!! Well, don't worry, here's your salvation in the form of a complementary decal sheet with all the missing logos, so that your model is very complete.

Tabu Design: Marking / livery 1/12 scale - Honda NSR500 sponsored by Rothmans - Michael 'Mick' Doohan, Wayne Gardner, Eddie Lawson - Motorcycle World Championship 1989 - water slide decals - for Hasegawa references 21504 and BK-4

Reference: TABU12078

Why don't Rothmans decals come with today's models? It is not entirely clear, but Tabu brings us the solution with this complete set of decals that includes, in addition to the tobacco logos, other logos that may be necessary to recreate the NSR500 from season 89.

Tabu Design: Marking / livery 1/12 scale - Tyrrell Ford P34 Tyrrell Racing Team sponsored by First National City Travelers Checks #3, 4 - Patrick Depailler, Ronnie Peterson - FIA Formula 1 World Championship 1977 - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Tamiya reference TAM12036

Reference: TABU12037D

Time-limited re-edition of the Tabu decals corresponding to the decoration of the six-wheeled P34 sponsored by First National City Travelers Checks just like it raced in 1977.

Studio27: Marking / livery 1/20 scale - Brabham BT46 Brabham Racing Organisation Team sponsored by Parmalat #1, 2 - Niki Lauda, John Watson - FIA Formula 1 World Championship 1978 - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Tamiya references TAM20007 and TAM20050

Reference: ST27-DC846

It's been a while since Tamiya released their kit of the Brabham BT46. Have you checked the condition of the decals? Perhaps this limited-time re-edition will interest you, and thus have a fresh set of decals to complete your scale model of the single-seater that finished third in the 1978 F1 World Championship.

Studio27: Marking / livery 1/20 scale - Leyton House Judd CG901B sponsored by Carglass BP Osama Anibel #15, 16 - Ivan Capelli, Mauricio Gugelmin - FIA Formula 1 World Championship 1990 - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Tamiya reference TAM20028

Reference: ST27-DC783

Re-edition of this very interesting decal for the Tamiya 1/20 scale model of the Leyton House Judd CG901B. This is the ideal decal sheet to replace the old decals on your kit, so hurry as it will be available for a limited time.

Studio27: Marking / livery 1/20 scale - Jordan Ford J191 Jordan Grand Prix Team sponsored by 7UP Fujifilm Pepsi #32, 33 - Bertrand Gachot, Michael Schumacher, Roberto Moreno, Alessandro 'Alex' Zanardi, Andrea de Cesaris - FIA Formula 1 World Championship 1991 - water slide decals and assembly instructions - for Tamiya reference TAM20032

Reference: ST27-DC1072

Do you want to build the test version of the Jordan Ford J191? Or perhaps the brazillian decoration? Maybe San Marino? Or even Monaco? All of these (plus some more!) are included in this spectacular decal sheet from Studio27. Forget that incomplete and yellowish decals of your old kit and treat yourself building your Jordan with the level of detail it deserves. New re-edition!!!

Hasegawa: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Toyota 91C-V Toyota SARD Team sponsored by Denso #38 - Roland Ratzenberger + Pierre-Henri Raphanel + Naoki Nagasaka - All Japan Sport Prototype Championship (JSPC) 1991 - paint masks, plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, assembly instructions and placement instructions

Reference: 20665

This new reference reproduces the version of the Toyota 91C-V that won the 1000 Kms of Suzuka, the fourth race of the Japanese Sport Prototype Championship (JSPC) in 1991. The kit includes new parts, such as the side of the body with some inlets of air different from those of other Toyotas.

Revell: Truck scale model kit 1/25 scale - Peterbilt 359 - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Reference: REV12627

What a monster... and we are not referring only to the model represented. This kit includes no less than 318 pieces, which allows you to assemble the Peterbilt 359 with great detail. Not only is the twin-turbocharged Cummins diesel engine superbly detailed, visible thanks to its tilting front bonnet, but the cab doors are openable, revealing the interior as well as the rear cab, with all the necessary elements of its interior and with its practicable folding roof that allows it to be left in sight. Quite a challenge, as big as the Peterbilt 359 itself!

Pocher: Car scale model kit 1/8 scale - Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadster 2013 - metal parts, plastic parts, rubber parts, seatbelt fabric, water slide decals, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Reference: HK121

Falcon Scale Models: Detail 1/12 scale - Bike brakes upgrade set - 3D printed parts and assembly instructions

Reference: FSM40

Two complete plates of 3D printed parts designed specifically to detail and improve the brake systems of your 1/12 scale motorcycles. Among other elements, this reference contains: bleeding screws in two sizes (15 of each type), brake caliper screws (three types: external torx, internal torx, allen key; each type in two sizes, with 20 of each size), T-shaped connectors in two sizes for carbon ceramic rotors along with rear washers (30 of each size for the front and 30 of each size for the rear), wheel nuts (two types, 12 of each type), brake caliper hose connector (two sizes, 12 of each size), throttle cable adjustment barrel screw with handlebar nut (15 barrel screws, 20 nuts), fine metal wire to create locking pins for the wheel nuts, thick metal wire to create the adjustment piece for the accelerator cable and as a connector between the brake caliper and the brake hose. It's difficult to have something more complete!

Falcon Scale Models: Rivets 1/12 scale - Screws set – version A - 3D printed parts

Reference: FSM41

Two complete plates of 3D printed parts with hex head screws with different sizes and head designs. In total there are four types of screws with four different sizes per type, with measurements of 0.6 mm, 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm and 1.2 mm in diameter. Screw designs include hex head bolts, hex nut with washer, hex head bolts with weight reduction cut and hex head bolts with washer. The set includes between 960 and 964 screws.

Falcon Scale Models: Rivets 1/12 scale - Screws set – version B - 3D printed parts

Reference: FSM042

Two complete plates of 3D printed parts with non-hex head screws with different sizes and designs. In total there are four types of screws with four different sizes per type, with measurements of 0.6 mm, 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm and 1.2 mm in diameter. Screw designs include internal Torx head screws, external Torx head screws, Alen head screws, and 12-sided head screws. The set includes between 952 and 956 screws.

Hasegawa: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R KPGC110 Racing concept #73 1972 - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals and assembly instructions

Reference: 20642

Nissan surprised at the 1972 Tokyo Motor Show with the presentation of its interpretation of what would be a racing car based on its Skyline 2000GT-R. Hasegawa has reproduced this model in great detail, producing new molds, and incorporating all the necessary parts for the transformation of the street model (rims, tires, front grill, fenders, instrument panel, anti-roll bar...), such as and as Nissan did at the time. Thanks Hasegawa!

Profil24: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Ferrari 499P LMH Ferrari AF Corse Team sponsored by Richard Mille #50, 51 - Antonio Fuoco + Miguel Molina + Nicklas Nielsen, James Calado + Antonio Giovinazzi + Alessandro Pier Guidi - 24 Hours Le Mans 2023 - photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, seatbelt fabric, vacuum formed parts, water slide decals, other materials, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Reference: P24143K

Surprise or no surprise? The Ferrari 499P has been quick for one lap since it took to the track, although not so much in terms of pace... but Le Mans has arrived and the latest adjustments have not only made it more consistent, but have also allowed it to win in the most important race that exists in the world of endurance, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Profil24 has been developing the resin kit of the Ferrari Hypercar for a few months, and like Ferrari itself, it has been fine-tuning its detailing, even going to Le Mans to see every last detail. Are you going to miss the Le Mans centenary winner?

Scale Production: Tyre set 1/24 scale - Pirelli PZero Trofeo R 21 inches - rubber parts - 4 units

Reference: SPR24031

Set of four wide, low-profile tires imitating the design of the Pirelli PZero Trofeo R. The dimensions of the tires are 28.5 mm external diameter and 24.5 mm internal diameter, while for the width there are differences between the front tires, 12 mm, and the rear ones, 13.5 mm.

Number Five: Paint for airbrush - McLaren Classic Orange - 1 x 30ml - for Marsh Models references MM283, MM284 and MM304, or Model Factory Hiro references MFH-K323, K-323, MFH-K324, K-324, MFH-K325, K-325 and MFH-K820, or Tameo Kits references TMK237 and TMK261

Reference: N5-X094

Orange color tone formulated according to the technical documentation of Bruce McLaren Motor Racing to decorate the classic competition vehicles of this legendary team.

Number Five: Paint for airbrush - 1250 GS White - 1 x 30ml - for Meng Model references MT-005 and SPS-091

Reference: N5-C211

White color tone same as that BMW uses in its modern R 1250 GS Adventure. This color is the most suitable to use when painting the Meng Model kit.

Number Five: Paint for airbrush - Signal Brown RAL8002 - 1 x 30ml

Reference: N5-X095

Signal Brown RAL8002 color tone formulated according to the RAL color chart.

Decalcas: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - BMW M3 E30 Linder Motorsport Team sponsored by Jägermeister #19, 20 - Armin Hahne, Wayne Gardner - DTM Hockenheim 1992 - water slide decals manufactured with digital technology and assembly instructions - for Beemax Model Kits references B24007, Aoshima 098196 and B24019, or Nunu references PN24014, PN-24014, PN24017, PN-24017, PN24019 and PN-24019

Reference: DCL-DEC004

A new and beautiful design of the decoration used by the BMW M3 E30 sponsored by Jägermeister Linder Motorsport for racing in the DTM in 1992.

Decalcas: Detail 1/24 scale - Emergency button - Type 4 - resin parts and water slide decals - 20 units

Reference: DCL-PAR126

Emergency button in 1/24 scale, which reproduces those used in modern competition vehicles for the electrical cut-off and activation of the extinguishing system, so you can use them in your scale models. 20 3D printed push buttons are included, as well as a decal sheet with the electrical cut-off and extinction indicators. Each of the push buttons has a diameter of 1.3 mm, with a 0.75 mm stem.

Model Factory Hiro: Car scale model kit 1/12 scale - Ferrari 250TRI/61 #10, 17 - Olivier Gendebien + Phil Hill, Pedro Rodriguez + Ricardo Rodriguez - 24 Hours Le Mans 1961 - photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, turned metal parts, water slide decals, white metal parts, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Reference: MFH-K823

What a great opportunity to make the winning car of the 1961 24 Hours of Le Mans with the number #10 driven by Gendebien and Hill! The kit also includes the option to make the number #17 of the North American Racing team. As usual in MFH, various materials are combined to reproduce the real vehicle in detail, and once assembled it allows to show its interior thanks to its removable front hood and movable doors and rear hood. A marvel!

Reference: MFH-K825

This kits makes it possible to make the version of the Brabham BT45 as it participated in the third round of the 1976 Formula 1 World Championship held in Long Beach. This reference has a different front nose, intake box, rear wing and roll bar (apart from colour) from those seen on the unit presented to the press at the end of the previous year. In addition, the decal sheet includes the specific logos seen in this race, and the sidepods, which were only used with this configuration during the first half of the 1976 season, have been carefully reproduced.

Scale Production: Tyre set 1/24 scale - NanKang NS2 17-18 inches - rubber parts - 4 units

Reference: SPR24025

Set of four rubber tires with a pattern that imitates those of the NanKang NS2, with dimensions of approximately 25 mm external diameter, 20.5 mm internal diameter, and 9.7 mm wide. These tires are valid for use on 17 and 18 inch rims.

LB Production: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - Mercedes Benz AMG GT3 Evo Zhongsheng Rookie Racing Team #1, 14 - Ryuta Ukai + Hibiki Taira + Naoya Gamou + Tatsuya Kataoka + Giuliano Alesi - Super Taikyu Series 2023 and 2024 - water slide decals and placement instructions - for Tamiya references TAM24345 and TAM24350

Reference: LB-24103

In 2023, the Zhongsheng Rookie Racing team, aboard a Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo with the number #14, won the GT3 category, known as ST-X, in the Endurance championship known as the Super Taikyu Series. For this reason, in 2024 they will defend the title with number #1, and as a novelty among the cast of drivers is Jean Alesi's son, Giuliano Alesi. This decal sheet is designed to be used with the Tamiya kit, and in combination with the transkit for the Evo version developed by LB Production.

LB Production: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - Mercedes Benz AMG GT3 Evo HubAuto Racing Team #50 - Maximilian Buhk + Nicky Catsburg + Maximilian Götz - TotalEnergies 24 hours of Spa 2021 - water slide decals and placement instructions - for Tamiya references TAM24345 and TAM24350

Reference: LB-24104

50 years after a Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.8 AMG won its class and finished second overall in the 24 Hours of SPA, the HubAuto team put a Mercedes AMG GT3 on the track with a commemorative livery that recalled the colours used in 1971. This decal sheet allows you to recreate that version, and is designed to be used with the Tamiya kit in combination with the transkit for the Evo version developed by LB Production. And if you prefer the night version, you can opt for the transkit with fog lights.

LB Production: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - Nissan Bluebird Turbo Silhouette sponsored by Coca Cola #20 - Haruhito Yanagida - Super Silhouette Series 1982 - water slide decals and placement instructions - for Aoshima references 035344, 68, 052310, AOS05231, 063644 and AOS06364

Reference: LB-24105

USCP: Car scale model kit 1/24 scale - Porsche 550 Spyder - photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, seatbelt fabric, vacuum formed parts, other materials, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Reference: USCP-24K003

Once again, Ukrainian Scale Cars Production offers us a really interesting model of the Porsche 550 Spyder, basically made up of resin parts, as well as photo-etched and vacuum-formed parts. It also includes a detailed manual with 3D images to help you successfully complete this gorgeous build.