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Below are a list of all our latest news items over the last 30 days.

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14
Aug
13
Aug
Italeri: lastly, how about a 24th scale kit of Sandro Munari's 1972 Monte Carlo rally winner, the Lancia Fulvia HF?...
Tamiya: has added the 2025 Honda Prelude to the list of 1:24 future production plastic kits...
Beemax: has updated details of its previously announced 1:12 McLaren MP4/4 1st Monaco 1988 plastic kit and detailing set with pricing and a collection of images too but no firm release date as of yet...
NuNu: first in a group of plastic kit news with a couple of 1:24 BMW racers to look forward to with Sheldon van der Linde's 2022 DTM winning Shell BMW M4 GT3 & detailing set and Jorg Muller's 2005 World Touring Car Championship BMW 320i...
Looksmart: Delivered 13 August – a bumper line-up of exquisitely hand-built 1:43 road cars. Headlining is the Bugatti W16 Mistral 2022 in Black, joined by an array of Ferrari F80 2024s in Metallic Red, Metallic Yellow, White, and classic solid Red (three variants). The elegant Ferrari Roma Spider 2023 also arrives in a rainbow of finishes – Metallic Blue, Black, Blue, Green, Red (two versions), Yellow, and Blue once more – each capturing the sleek lines of Maranello’s open-top grand tourer…
Ixo: has added three 2020s Le Mans Posche 911 RSR-19 18th scale diecast models to its forward planning, the 2020 works #91, 2021 #72 Hub Auto & 2023 #86 GR Racing...
Tarmac Works: we should see these top class 1:64 models of DTM Marcedes, Rossi Ferrari GT3, WRC Hyundai, Formula 1 Hamilton Mercedes & Norris McLaren and Le Mans Nissan Skyline towards end August/start September...
Mini GT: collectors of 1:64 current Formula 1 and classic rallying can look forward to these 2024 Candian Grand Prix Aston Martin AMR24 and Lancia Stratos 1st Sanremo 1978 diecast models...
Tecnomodel: Delivered this week – a remarkable 1:18 line-up spanning Ferrari legends, Lotus racers, and bold Bertone designs. Celebrating Ferrari’s earliest victories, the 125S appears in 1947 Caracalla-winning #56 (Cortese), Livorno #70 (Nuvolari), and press versions – joined by the 159S, 2nd at Pescara 12hrs (Cortese) and its press car. From the 1976 Turin show, the striking Ferrari 308GT Rainbow Bertone lands in seven colours, from bronze to yellow. Lotus fans get the elegant Lotus 9 – from Chapman’s Crystal Palace and Snetterton wins to Le Mans, Sebring, and press cars...
Tameo: the new 1971 Italian Grand Prix Ronnie Peterson March 711 1:43 metal kit is expected to be release towards the end of August/beginning September...
11
Aug
KK Scale: there are additional colours of its 1:18 diecast 1972 Pontiac LeMans GTO and now the 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback as the full "Bullitt" movie car version...
Tameo: continues the early history of "Team Enstone" by announcing Teo Fabi's Toleman-Hart TG185 that took pole position at the 1985 German Grand Prix making the world of Formula 1 sit up and take notice...
08
Aug
Minichamps: scheduled for Q1/2026 is this collection of 1:43 & 1:18 2025 Le Mans, WEC, GTWC, Bathurst & Nurburgring 24hrs BMW M4 GT3 Evos and BMW M-Hybrid V8 models...
07
Aug
Matrix & Cult: Delivered this week – a sharp trio of resincast releases across 1:43 and 1:18. From Matrix, the sleek De Tomaso Longchamp GTS/E (1972) in metallic blue and the Porsche 911S #35, 14th at Le Mans 1966 with Franc/Kerguen. From Cult Scale Models, the bold Mini Broadspeed (1966–1968) in metallic red, now in 1:18 scale...
06
Aug
12 Art: before the end of the year is planning to release more versions of its 12th scale Jaguar Mk2 and Mercedes 350SL (R107), the former in British Racing Green and TV detective colours, the latter in two shades of metallic blue and white...
Schuco: has added 1:18 & 1:43 diecast models of the VW T1 & T2a in Samba, Bus & Campinbus versions, a Porsche 356 with Eriba Caravan & Mercedes 170V all to come next year...
Spark: the last piece of news carried over from yesterday is a 1:43 group of classic Le Mans models listing AC Ace, Callaway Corvette, Chevron B36, Cougar C12, Ecosse C286, Mirage M10, Porsche 911, 934, 956 & 996 and Spice SE89C...
05
Aug
Spark: next, a little good news over a pricing error. We now have confirmation that a recent collection of classic Formula 1 future production was given the wrong pricing of £74.95 instead of the regular £69.95. This has now been corrected for all existing preorders...
Spark: third up is the limited edition model selection from this year's Nurburgring 24hrs offering the winning Rowe Racing BMW plus a mix of Aston Martin, Audi, Dacia, Lamborghini, Mercedes, Porsche, Subaru, Toyota & VW in 43rd & 18th scales...
Spark: secondly we have news of additional race versions for the 2025 Formula 1 grid in 1:64, 1:43 & 1:18 with race winners including pitboards, special decorations and having Franco Collapinto's Alipne now listed...
Spark: in the first of several new model announcements here we show you 1:43 & 1:18 2025 Bathurst 12hrs selection, 1:12 & 1:64 Ken Block Hoonipigasus, 1:12 1985 Le Mans winning Porsche 956 & 1:43 Alpine A110 Radicale in three colours...
31
Jul
Cult Scale Models: Magnette, Rolls Royce Silver Cloud DHC & Saab 9-5 Turbo Aero is the eclectic mix of three future production 18th scale models to look forward to...
Matrix: a substantial list of enticing new models are scheduled for both Q3 & Q4 offering Alfa Romeo Alfa 6, Cadillac DeVille, Citroen DS21, Jaguar XJS, Jensen 541R, Mercedes 250C & MG ZT-T 260. Preorder your choices now...
Model Car Group: is to produce five versions of the Mk2 Ford Orion in L, Ghia & RS Pack trim and with two in right hand drive, the red car a 500 piece UK market exclusive...
Avenue 43: ninety years after the design was finalised, the Auto Union Type 52 became a reality in 2024! Working closely with the project has allowed for the reasonably fast production of this 1:18 model to be available during August...
Autocult: its ability to continue to find the most unusual of automotive subjects does not diminish with the announcement of these three models of Tatra T805 H+Z World Tour 1953, Volvo Coupe De Mola 1961 & Praga Super Piccolo Sport 28th Czechoslovakia 1000 Miles 1934...
Cult Scale Models: on the way in the next couple of weeks are 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 Super Berlina, 1960s Mini Broadspeed, 1973 Austin Allegro & 1976 Cadillac Seville all in 18th scale & all in three colour choices...
BBR: coming soon are limited edition 1:43 models of the 2023 Maserati Granturismo in both Trofeo and Folgore trim...
30
Jul
Looksmart: is showing off first sample pictures of the forthcoming 1:43 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari SF-23 Fiorano test car and Monterey 2023 unveiling of the Lamborghini Lanzador models...
Tecnomodel: is back again with another 2026 delivery announcement of 1:18 Formula 1 subjects. This time it is the 1971 Matra MS120Bs of Chris Amon & Jean-Pierre Beltoise it has chosen to model...
GCAM: continuing its 1:43 resin/metal kit history of Le Mans, August will bring 1926 Willys-Knight #1 & Overland #15, 1949 Delahaye 135S #9 and 1964 Rene Bonnet Aerodjet #52 & #60...
28
Jul
25
Jul
IXO: Delivered this week – a trio of rugged 1:43 Dakar entries from Toyota’s GR DKR Hilux programme. Leading the line is the #243 Botterill/Cummings Hilux Evo from the 2024 event, now in stock. Also delivered are two strong finishes from De Villiers/Murphy: 4th place in 2023 (#205) and 7th in 2024 (#209). A must-have group for rally-raid collectors focused on modern Dakar performance...
Spark: Delivered this week – a fresh batch of 1:43 and 1:18 resincast classics and race legends. Highlights include the BMW 3.0 CSL #10, winner of the 1973 Spa 24 Hours, and the sleek Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage Le Mans 1960 #24. Also landed is the Jaguar C-Type, 1951 Le Mans winner, in 1:18, and a rare road transport treat – the Tyrrell F1 Transporter (1976). A deep cut for collectors with taste in variety, history, and detail...
24
Jul
Minichamps: has set out another group of 2025 Formula 1 race subjects for McLaren, Racing Bulls, Red Bull, Sauber & Haas. Included are Norris's Silverstone winner and Hulkenberg's 3rd place, Tsunoda's 100th GP and Miami magenta decoration Haas...
23
Jul
Looksmart: has added to its proposed collection of 1:64 diecast Le Mans Ferrari 499Ps by now including the 2023 5th placed #50 & 2024 3rd placed #51...
22
Jul
Mini GT: Subaru Impreza WRC99 4th Acropolis 2000 #23 Arai/Freeman & Honda Civic Type R 2024 Pace Car HRC are its latest additions to the 1:64 diecast model future production list expected December...
21
Jul
KK Scale: has added four 1:18 diecast models of the classic 1966 Ford Thunderbird, a convertible and a hardtop each to be available in two colours...
Spark: collectors who like their Le Mans cars in either 18th or 64th scales can now place preorders from this selective list of the 2025 grid of the Hypercar, LMP2 and GT3 classes...
17
Jul
Mini GT: landing this week in 1:64 is the Jaguar C-X75 from Spectre, finished in sleek silver and driven by Bond himself...
BBR: two new 1:64 diecast Ferraris arrive this week the sleek 296 GTB in metallic blue and the bold Daytona SP3 in classic red Ideal additions for modern road car collectors in small scale...
Tarmac Works: alongside a small group of new 1:64 race and rally Ferrari 348, Porsche 935K3, Lancia 037 & Mercedes W14 comes news of two colourful 1:43 Audi R8 LMS Evo2 from the 2024 FIA GT World Cup Macau...
16
Jul
Spark: there's another ten 2025 Formula 1 driver's helmets to choose from for Alex Albon, Carlos Sainz Jnr, George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, Lando Norris, Ollie Bearman & Oscar Piastri...
Looksmart: preorder your 1:43 or 1:18 model of the new Lamborghini Temerario GT3 press version newly listed for future production...
15
Jul
Spark: has confirmed all the Le Mans 2025 1:43 grid apart from the two Manthey Porsches (like last year!) and the Ferraris which will be made by Looksmart. All advanced orders have been converted to these references...
14
Jul
Hasegawa: there are a couple of limited edition 1:24 plastic kits scheduled for later in the year, both with British connection. Reissue of Joachim Winkelhock's 1993 BTCC winning BMW plus new "Big Ben Bellett" Isuzu Bellett 1600GTR with Union Jack flag decoration from the 1971 Japan Grand Prix...
Tecnomodel: a new week and straight in with more 18th scale Formula 1 model news this time the 1980 season Alfa Romneo 179s of Bruni Giacomelli, Patrick Depailler & Vittotio Brambilla. First delivery not expected until Q1/2026...
11
Jul
New Books: titles well worth considering look at Aston Martin, Ferrari 275P, Formula 1, Group C, Ferrari, Porsche, Trans-Am & Ford GT40, a couple of these are pretty hefty in-depth explorations of the subject...
Kess: suggests that towards the end of the year it will release two versions of the 1938 Bugatti 57C Atalante Coupe in two-tone blue & black with either the sunroof closed or open...
Tecnomodel: another busy brand with plenty to look forward to adds 1:18 Formula 1 1973 Ferrari 312B3 & 1995 Ferrari 412T2 which includes the Jean Alesi Canada winner and a couple of odd looking Art Merzario B3 race versions...
KK Scale: is a busy brand just now. Here it is reissuing several popular colour versions of its Alfa Romeo Montreal, Ferrari F40 & Ferrari 365GTS Daytona Spider Series 1 adding a new yellow coloured version as well...
Looksmart: also announces its 43rd scale models of the all new Ferrari Amalfi in eigth colur choices and showing off the prototype model in gorgeous metallic turquoise "Verde Costiera"...
10
Jul
BBR: announces 1:43 & 1:18 hand built models of Ferrari's latest creation the Amalfi. There's an extensive choice of colours listed to preorder from...
08
Jul
Oxford: it has been some while since having any new 1:43 diecast models news from this brand. Here we have three new colours for previously released models of the Jensen Interceptor Mk3, Austin Mini Cooper S & Rolls Royce Phantom 5 James Young...
FC Models: fans of Gilles Villeneuve and 1:20 single seater kits will be very happy to learn that there are three versions of his 1976 Formula Atlantic March 76B in preparation offering the Trois Rivieres & Laguna Seca winners plus Mosport...
Matrix: tell us to expect to see its new 1:43 Le Mans 1966 Porsche 911S #32 & #35 models and street De Tomaso Longchamps GTS/E in pale metallic blue later this month...
06
Jul
Kess: a new departure for this brand by offering 1:43 models of the 1990 Riva Motoscafo 32 Ferrari Boat, a collaboration between Riva & Enzo Ferrari, one of his last projects before he passed away. Apparently only 40 were built...
Ixo: towards the end of July we expect to see its 1:43 collection of Dakar Toyota Hilux which includes the 2022 winner and also cars from both the 2023 & 2024 events...
04
Jul
BBR: remind us that they too are joining the 1:64 diecast Formula 1 scene by announcing Monaco Grand Prix version of the 2023 Ferrari SF-23s of Charles Leclerc & Carlos Sainz Jnr plus a white Ferrari 812 Competizione...
Tecnomodel: separated by five years and a different story of success, the Alain Prost/Jean Alesi 1991 Ferrari 642 and Michael Schumacher/Eddie Irvine 1996 Ferrari F310 Formula 1 cars will become 1:18 models during Q1/2026...
KK Scale: is making 18th scale E46 BMW 3 Series models in silver, metallic blue & metallic black...
Spark: here is the 2024 FIA GT World Cup Macau 1:43 lineup of Mercedes, BMW, Porsche & Lamborghini GT3s models including the winner, 2nd & 3rd places plus a selection of others...
03
Jul
02
Jul
01
Jul
Tecnomodel: its series of 1:43 models of the 1963 Ferrari 330LMBs and Ferrari 250 GTO/64 will become available this month...
Minichamps: expect to see the 1:43 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix versions of the McLaren MCL60s quite soon...
Tecnomodel: should release by the end of the year seven 1:18 colour versions of the 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione including the #00 car as it sits in the factory museum...
Spark: expects to release this unique BMW factory built Verona Red 1974 BMW 2002 in both 1:43 & 1:18 around November time...
Looksmart: is taking preorders for its 18th scale version of the 2025 Le Mans winning Ferrari 499P of Robert Kubica, Yifei Ye & Phil Hanson...
27
Jun
Cygale 43: more good news for Formula 1 modellers is that the new 1:43 metal 2004 Jaguar R5 kits will be available in July along with Shadow DN9B De Angelis, Tyrrell 007 Ian Scheckter & Williams 006 Agostini decals will be along too...
26
Jun
Esval: delivery adds a rare British classic to the 1:43 road car range. The 1936 Humber Super Snipe Saloon RAF is now available to order in resincast. A dignified pre-war design, this elegant four-door from Esval Models captures a distinctive piece of British motoring history...
Werk83: latest delivery includes a striking GT classic in 1:18. Now available is the Porsche 935K3 #5, which finished 2nd at the 1981 Daytona 24hrs, driven by Akin, Bell and Siebert. Finished in the iconic Coca-Cola livery, this detailed diecast from Werk83 captures one of the most memorable endurance racers of its era in large-scale form...
Tameo: great news for those hobbyists who love an intricate buld project with the announcement of another in the series of World Championship 1:43 high detail metal kits - the 1985 McLaren MP4/2B of Alain Prost modelled on the Monaco Grand Prix winner...
Mini GT: is making two more 1:64 diecast James Bond film cars adding the BMW Z8 from "The World Is Not Enough" & the "For Your Eyes Only" Lotus Esprit Turbo...
Esval: has added new colours/details to previously announced/released Adler, Delage, Delahaye, Hispano Suiza, Invicta, Maverick, Packard, Peerless, Pierce Arrow, Stutz & Victress models...
Hasegawa: is to reissue during Q4/2025 the ever popular 1:24 plastic kit of the 1984 ETC TWR Jaguar XJS while adding Lancia 037 5th Madeira 1986 #4 Bica/Junior & Subaru Impreza WRC05 15th Acropolis 2006 #19 Vovos/El-Em limited editions...
Minichamps: this delivery brings four fresh McLarens across three seasons and two scales. Leading off in 1:43 is Oscar Piastri’s Hungary 2024 Grand Prix-winning MCL38, joined by his 2023 Qatar Sprint-winning MCL60. Completing the 1:43 lineup is Lando Norris’ Silverstone 2023 MCL60, a strong second-place finisher in front of his home crowd. Topping the delivery, literally and figuratively, is the 1:12 scale McLaren MCL38 as driven by Norris to victory in Miami 2024, a standout centrepiece model packed with intricate detail...
25
Jun
BBR: is now listing the three 2025 Le Mans 499Ps, the winning #83, 3rd placed #51 and disqualified #50 cars in both 43rd & 12th scales as hand built models...
Looksmart: additional colours to previously announced (or even released in the case of the Lambo) 1:43 models of the Ferrari 296 Speciale 2025 as #51 499P Decoration & Lamborghini V12 Vision Gran Turismo now in Orange...
Minichamps: on the way for July delivery are the 2023 podium finishing Japanese Grand Prix McLaren MCL60s where Lando Norris finished 2nd & Oscar Piastri 3rd...
Sparky: in 1:64 diecast there will be a small collection of the 2024 Macau FIA GT World Cup models including the winning Mercedes & Craft Bamboo version, Absolute & Schumacher CLRT Porsches. Suggested first delivery is November...
Spark: the start of a new series is always a good thing to announce and here we have the beginnings of Nurburgring 24hrs 1:43 models with the 1989, 1996 & 1997 BMW M3s...
Matrix: two striking additions to the 1:43 classic road car lineup are now available to order. Leading off is the elegant Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Turismo Berline 1950–1952 in deep maroon — a graceful post-war saloon that blended luxury with Alfa’s sporting heritage. Joining it is the rare and imposing Maybach Zeppelin DS8 Cabriolet Spohn 1934 in white, showcasing the extravagant styling and custom coachwork of the era’s most elite motorcars. Both are finished to Matrix’s usual high standard and available to order now...
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