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

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28
Aug
Spark: has produced a long list of future production 1:43 rally subjects, mostly but not exclusively from the Monte Carlo rally including several winners. Cars being modelled are Alfa Romeo GTV6, Audi Quattro, BMW 323i, Citroen AX, GS, SM & Visa, Fiat 131, Ford Escort & RS200, Hyundai i20N, Lancia 037 & Integrale, MG Metro, Peugeot 104, 204 & 505 and Renault 8 Gordini...
27
Aug
Spark: this latest shipment announcement brings a strong selection of new and returning models covering Formula 1, Le Mans, DTM, GT racing and the rapidly growing Hypercar category. Formula 1 highlights include Max Verstappen's Red Bull RB21 winners from Japan and the USA in 2025, alongside new 1:5 helmets for Kimi Antonelli and Franco Colapinto. Endurance racing is headed by the Cadillac V-Series.R which finished 4th at Le Mans 2026 and the Genesis GMR-001 Hypercar, while GT racing brings an excellent selection of BMW M4 GT3s including the 2025 Bathurst 12 Hours and Suzuka 1000km winners, together with DTM machinery from BMW and Ford and the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo from Suzuka. A varied selection of exciting new Spark releases, all available to pre-order now, but be quick as our pre-order window is closing soon...
26
Aug
KK Scale: continuing with its theme of 1:18 classic Americana, here comes the 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala Coupe offered in a collection of four period colour schemes...
Ixo: a couple of 1:43 2026 WRC additions in the shape of teammates Adrien Fourmaux's and Esapekka Lappi's 4th and 5th placed Hyundai i20N Rally1s from the Swedish rally...
Tameo: 1:43 metal kit of Jody Scheckter's 1977 Monaco Grand Prix winning Wolf WR1 is scheduled for delivery during September. There is still time to place your discounted online preorder...
25
Aug
FC Models: new, improved and now coming as 20th scale resin/metal kits will be the March 773 F3 Europe Champion 1977 #1 Ghinzani & March 763 F3 1st Monaco 1976 #76 Giacomelli...
Mini GT: coming during Q1/2027 are two more James Bond cars to add to this comprehensive 64th scale collection. Preorder the decidedly second hand Aston Martin DBS from the opening scenes of "Quantum Of Solace" and the pristine Lotus Esprit S1 seen in "The Spy Who Loved Me"...
24
Aug
Looksmart: appear to be particularly busy with new announcements just now. Here we add its 1:43 models of the 2026 Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale to our future production catalogue ready for preorders. The model is coming in a choice of six colours...
21
Aug
Looksmart: the Lamborghini Revuelto SV was press launched last week and here comes the 1:43 model colour choices for preordering...
20
Aug
Looksmart: will be making 1:43 models of Bugatti's latest 1600bhp creation, the "Sculpture of Speed" Destrier and it looks fabulous! Also coming are three 2026 Lamborghini Temerario special editions modelled on the "Ad Personam" programme...
Tameo Kits: this latest delivery brings the Renault RE30 from the 1981 French Grand Prix, where Alain Prost claimed the first Formula 1 victory of his career. The highly detailed 1:43 resin/metal kit offers the choice of building either Prost's #15 or René Arnoux's #16 Renault, recreating one of the most distinctive machines from the pioneering turbo era of Formula 1. Available to order now...
19
Aug
GP Replicas: in its latest listing of future production Formula 1 models there are 12th scale Lotus 98T Senna winners, 43rd scale Mansell/Berger Ferrari 640 (F1/89), Prost/Mansell Ferrari 641/2 (F1/90), Schumacher Ferrari F310, Schumacher/Irvine Ferrari F399 & Senna/Hill Williams FW16. The 43rd models are a mixture of with or without driver figures...
KK Scale: this announcement of a new 18th scale subject is something unusual with the news of the 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Sedan to be released during October in four attractive period two-tone colour schemes...
17
Aug
Spark: has in 1:64 preperation the 1998 Le Mans winning Porsche GT1-98 #26 driven by McNish/Aiello/Ortelli and the sister car that finished in 2nd place raced by Wollek/Muller/Alzen...
Mini GT: is taking preorders for its 1:64 diecast models of the Lancia Delta Integrale Evo Monte Carlo 1993 #5 Aghini/Farnocchia and Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo2 20th Mosport 2025 #45 Dex which are due for release during Q2/2027...
KK Scale: expect to make first delivery of its new 1:18 diecast models of the 1998 E39 BMW M5. The models will be available in two shades of metallic blue and black...
12
Aug
Top Marques: ready for preordering is this great collection of 1:43 Le Mans, ITC (DTM), IMSA GTO and street machines with the 1991 Mercedes C11, Alfa Romeo 155 V6Ti, Ferrari F40LM, Ferrari 360 Modena, Ferrari F50GT & Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary...
Looksmart: a further five new Ferrari 1:43 sportscar and 1:18 Formula 1 listings includes winners of the 1967 Daytona 24hrs Ferrari 330 P3/4, 1965 Targa Florio Ferrari 365 P2, 1978 British & USA West Grands Prix Ferrari 312 T3 plus 2nd 1967 BOAC Ferrari 330 P4...
Almost Real: the latest brand to get in on the 64th scale scene by offering this very colourful Absolute Racing Porsche 911 GT3R it sponsors in the China GT Championship...
Mini GT: this latest delivery brings the wonderfully distinctive Porsche 911 GT3R #77 "Halloween Rexy" of AO Racing from the 2025 Petit Le Mans. Driven by Klaus Bachler, Laurin Heinrich and Michael Christensen, the fan-favourite Porsche received a suitably spooky makeover for the season finale at Road Atlanta, transforming the famous Rexy livery for Halloween. Recreated by Mini GT in 1:64 scale, this colourful addition to the AO Racing collection is available to order now...
Minichamps: McLaren's dominant performance at the 2025 British Grand Prix is celebrated in this latest delivery with both MCL39s from the team's memorable one-two finish at Silverstone. Lando Norris took an emotional home victory ahead of team-mate Oscar Piastri in second, and both cars have now been recreated by Minichamps in 1:43 scale. A fantastic pairing for McLaren and Formula 1 collectors, with both models available to order now...
Looksmart: this latest delivery brings the Ferrari 296 GT3 of Kessel Racing from the Spa 24 Hours. The #8 car, driven by Niccolò Rosi, David Fumanelli, Daniel Di Amato and Niccolò Schirò, finished 28th overall at the Belgian endurance classic. Finished in Kessel Racing's distinctive colours and reproduced in 1:43 scale, this latest Looksmart release is available to order now...
Cigale 43: this latest delivery brings two superb 1:43 Red Bull RB1 kits from the team's debut Formula 1 season in 2005. Included are the RB1 from the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, where David Coulthard delivered an impressive fourth-place finish on Red Bull Racing's F1 debut, alongside the Monaco Grand Prix version. Both resin/metal kits offer the choice of Coulthard, Christian Klien or Vitantonio Liuzzi and are in stock now...
11
Aug
Pocher: for those who love a big project then one of these may be for you. Broken down into a 1:8 premium die-cast metal kit of 580+ parts with pre-decorated pieces, this project offers 30+ hours of build time to make the 2024 Ferrari 12Cilindri in either Rosso Imola or Blu Corsa...
Looksmart: there are fifteen new classic Le Mans Ferrari models announced, the majority in 43rd scale. From the 1965 race comes the works Ferrari 330 P2, the 1966 works 330 P3 & NART Ferrari 365 P2 Drogo, works & NART 1967 Ferrari 330 P3/4, works & NART 1970 Ferrari 512S and 1971 NART Ferrari 512M...
Ixo: a small list of three new listings. In the American 1:43 series there is to be a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 while in the main range the Porsche 963 9th Le Mans 2024 #38 Hertz Team Jota and a plain white Ford Mustang GT3 will be coming in 1:18...
Marsh Models: inspired by the then excellent SMTS 1:43 kit first released probably forty years ago, here is an ambitious project to re-model the 1967 Eagle Mk1 Weslake with remastered 3D prinred resin body and re-cast ancillary parts. The kit will offer a choice of 16 race versions for Dan Gurney, Bruce McLaren, Richie Ginther and Ludovico Scarfiotti including detailed instructions on how to make the unique Monaco short-nose version. Images to be updated during production progress...
10
Aug
Marsh Models: expected imminently is the new 1:43 resin/metal kit of the 1964/1965 Lotus 30. The kit includes the choice of seven versions for Jim Clark, Bob Bondurant, David Prophet & Frank Gardner. The hand built versions will be along later...
Looksmart: is set to make all the Ferrari 296 GT3s from this year's Spa 24hrs in 43rd scale. Only the 3rd placed AF Corse entry will also be offered in 18th scale as well. The full list is AF Corse #50/51/52/70, Kessel Racing #74, Rinaldi Racing #45, Selected Car Racing #71 & JMW Motorsport #60. The Kessel & Rinaldi cars are both class winners...
07
Aug
BBR: using previously released master parts, here come a selection of new colours on its 1:43 Ferrari 288 GTO and 1:18 599 GTO...
Autocult: an email of news from this brand is always welcome, wondering what rare automotive weirdness is being produced next a delight. This pair of subjects are from completely different ends of the spectrum with the spectacular millionaire's 1936 Zephyr Land Yacht coming with 1985 RMA Amphi-Ranger 2800SR amphibian utility vehicle...
KK Scale: dark blue and grey are two new colours coming for its 1969 Lamborghini Islero S first released back in June...
06
Aug
Top Speed: has a new collection of 18th scale 2025 & 2026 IMSA GTD Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R, Ford Mustang GT3, Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo2 & Temerario GT3 and Mercedes AMG GT3 Evo models from the 2025 Virginia International Raceway and 2026 Daytona 24hrs, Sebring 12hrs races...
05
Aug
Looksmart: Ferrari fans have two new 1:18 Formula 1 models to look forward to in the latest Looksmart shipment announcement. Both Ferrari SF-25 models depict Charles Leclerc's fourth-place finish and Lewis Hamilton's sixth-place finish from the 2025 Italian Grand Prix at Monza. With pre-orders closing soon, now is the ideal time to reserve your favourite...
Spark: has announced another substantial shipment, bringing an outstanding collection of 1:12, 1:18 and 1:43 models covering Formula 1, GT racing, endurance racing, rallying and road cars. Highlights include Max Verstappen's 2025 Red Bull RB21 victories, Oscar Piastri's Belgian Grand Prix-winning McLaren MCL39, George Russell's Canadian Grand Prix-winning Mercedes W16, Team WRT's latest BMW M4 GT3 programme, the Genesis GMR-001 Hypercar, the iconic Tyrrell P34, stunning 1:12 Porsche road cars and Aston Martin Valkyrie Le Mans entries, plus three detailed Mercedes Actros transporters in Goodyear, Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 and McLaren Formula 1 liveries. As these models form part of Spark's next sea shipment, and with pre-orders closing soon, now is the ideal time to place your order to avoid missing out...
TrueScale: BMW's return to top-class endurance racing is celebrated in this latest delivery with the BMW M Hybrid V8 GTP #25 from the 2024 Daytona 24 Hours. Driven by Connor De Phillippi, Maxime Martin, René Rast and Nick Yelloly, this detailed 1:43 resin model recreates the BMW M Team RLL entry that finished seventh in the opening round of the IMSA SportsCar Championship. Available to order now...
Tecnomodel: Ferrari enthusiasts are well catered for in this latest delivery, with a superb selection of classic competition cars spanning Le Mans and Can-Am. Highlights include the Ferrari 308 GT4/LM in NART colours from the 1974 and 1975 Le Mans 24 Hours, Chris Amon's Ferrari 612 and 612P Can-Am challengers from 1968 and 1969, and a stunning 1:18 Ferrari 330P of Graham Hill's Maranello Concessionaires Tourist Trophy-winning car from 1964. All models are available to order now...
04
Aug
Hasegawa: is to reissue three more of its 1:24 plastic kits during Q4 - Subaru Impreza WRC05 1st Mexico 2005 #5 Solberg/Mills, BMW 2002 Tii & Lamborghini Miura P400 SV Blue...
Ixo: look to Spetember for the first delivery of this group of 1:43 & 1:18 road Oldsmobile & Plytmouth and rally Alpine, Ford, Hyundai & Toyota models plus the new announcement of two 1:18 Porsche Le Mans 2025 and Ford Daytona 2025 subjects too...
03
Aug
Spark: for the 2026 race, the selection of subjects has narrowed over previous years of Spa 24hrs subjects but there is still a great choice in 43rd scale but only a very few in 18th...
Spark: the popularity of BMWs M3 Touring 24H is incedible! In addition to all the previoulsy announced scales and versions, here are the "missing" 1:43 and 1:18 models to complete the collection...
31
Jul
30
Jul
BBR: is revisiting the Le Mans 1964 Ferrari 275P to list for preorder 1:18 models of the 2nd placed Maranello Concessionaires #14, 3rd placed #19 and retired #21 works cars plus the original press car too...
Arena Modelli: our latest delivery features the 1:43 Chevrolet Corvette C3 #99, as raced by Paul Currin in the 1979 Lime Rock 100 Miles. This high-quality resin/metal kit captures one of the iconic American GT racers of the late 1970s and offers an excellent project for builders with an interest in IMSA and historic GT competition. Available to order now...
Cult Scale Models: our latest delivery features the elegant 1:18 Volvo 262C Bertone in Metallic Blue. Introduced in 1981, the 262C combined Volvo's renowned engineering with Bertone's distinctive Italian styling, creating one of the most luxurious and recognisable Volvos of its era. Beautifully reproduced in resincast by Cult Scale Models, this is an excellent addition for collectors of classic European road cars and unusual automotive designs. Available to order now...
Kess: our latest delivery brings three fascinating 1:43 resincast road cars spanning more than three decades of automotive design. Leading the way is the striking Alfa Romeo Bertone Bella concept from the 1999 Geneva Motor Show, joined by the charming 1967 Alfa Romeo F-12 Series 1 Minibus in its distinctive red and white livery. Completing the delivery is the exclusive Ferrari F50 Bolide, built for the Sultan of Brunei, recreating one of the rarest and most unique Ferrari derivatives ever commissioned. A superb selection for collectors of unusual Italian road cars and concept vehicles. Available to order now...
Tecnomodel: our latest delivery features the 1:18 Ferrari F310, celebrating Michael Schumacher's unforgettable first Ferrari victory at the 1996 Spanish Grand Prix. Widely regarded as one of the greatest wet-weather drives in Formula 1 history, Schumacher's masterclass at Barcelona is beautifully recreated in Tecnomodel's superb resincast finish. An essential addition for Ferrari and Formula 1 collectors alike. Available to order now...
Hasegawa: our latest delivery brings the 1:20 Lotus 79 #31, as driven by Héctor Rebaque during the 1979 Formula 1 World Championship. This highly detailed plastic kit recreates one of Formula 1's most iconic ground-effect cars and offers an excellent project for modellers looking to add a classic Lotus to their collection. Available to order now...
Autocult: our latest delivery features one of the most striking concept cars ever created, the 1:43 Maserati Boomerang 1971. Produced under the Masterpiece range, this beautifully detailed resincast model captures Giorgetto Giugiaro's legendary wedge-shaped design that helped define the styling of the 1970s. A true automotive icon and an essential addition for collectors of concept cars, Maserati and landmark automotive design. Available to order now...
Ixo: our latest delivery features the 1:43 Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF Test 2024, driven by two-time World Rally Champion Miki Biasion during the car's development programme. Finished in Ixo's high-quality diecast, this model captures the return of the iconic Lancia name to modern rallying and is a must-have for rally enthusiasts and Lancia collectors alike. Available to order now...
29
Jul
Spark: more for 64th collectors and those who love an iconic Porsche in thier collections with the news that the 1971 Le Mans Porsche 917/20 "Pink Pig" and its plain white practice version are coming...
BBR: is putting into production 1:18 hand built models of the 1984 Ferrari 288GTO in a number of colours as well as the 1995 Ferrari F50 Coupe and Spider in three new colour combinations each...
KK Scale: another great value 18th scale diecast brand has added four colour choices for the 2001 Porsche 911 (996) GT2 expected during September...
Ixo: future production news in the great quality, value 18th scale diecast range of GT3, Hypercar & GTP sports racers offers Le Mans Ford Mustang, Porsche 911 & 963 and Toyota GR010, Bathurst 12hrs Mercedes AMG, Spa 24hrs Porsche 911 and 1st Sebring 12hrs Porsche 963...
28
Jul
Trofeu: instead of a mix of car brands, unusually this group of new 1:43 models is entirely the works Audi rally team of Quattros from the 1984 Portugal rally made up of winner Mikkola, 6th placed Rohrl and non-finishers Blomqvist and van der Merwe...
Mini GT: continues with its James Bond series of 1:64 film cars. This announcement offers the secret agent's Aston Martin V8 Vantage from "The Living Daylights" as well as the Ford Mustang Convertible driven by SPECTRE agent Fiona Volpe in "Thunderball"...
Looksmart: another piece of miniature Lamborghini joy to come will be 1:43 Lamborghini Urus SE Performante shown to the motoring press just last week. Three colours are onoffer for the models - yellow, purple and matt green...
Spark: in the ever-growing world of 1:64 models, just listed is a selection of cars from the 2026 Nurburgring 24hrs which includes the now famous BMW M3 Touring 24H plus a modelling history of this fan favorite from April Fools joke to Spa press run with roof box fitted...
Spark: a future production preorder list of 1:18 road cars is dominated by Porsche 911s from 930 to 992.2 while squeezed in amongst them is a Porsche Cayman, Lancia Stratos and Donkevoort F22...
27
Jul
Spark: here is a new group of classic and more modern 1:43 Le Mans models from 1953 to 2001 and includes Aston Martin, BMW, Callaway, Cougar, Jaguar, Maserati, Mercedes and Porsche...
Looksmart: in celebration of Lamborghini's official 25 year presence in Japan, the Bushido inspired colours and decorations on its Lamborghini Revuelto Impavido announced just last week will be reproduced in 1:43...
BBR: is also going to make the 2026 Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale with panoramic roof in 43rd scale. Like the 18th scale models announced last week, these smaller versions will be availalable in the same six colour choice...
23
Jul
Spark: there are two late additions to the previously published 1:18 2026 Nurburgring 24hrs model list. The evocatively decorated McLaren 720S GT3 #69 Doerr Motorsport and smart Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo2 #8 Juta Racing...
Spark: 24 cars of the Le Mans 2026 grid have been selected to be modelled in the 1:64 diecast range for release during the first half of next year...
KK Scale: is putting the finishing touches to a series of for 1:18 1963 Lincoln Continental Convertible models. Two are screen cars, the black version from the film "Bad Boys", the metallic blue in the TV series "The Lincoln Lawyer". Then there's a metallic Turquoise and lastly, President John F Kennedy's white presidential limo...
Spark: a major new shipment announcement brings an extensive selection of forthcoming models across 1:43, 1:18, 1:64 and 1:5 scales. Formula 1 highlights include the Alpine A525s of Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto, Lando Norris’ race-winning McLaren MCL39 from Brazil, the McLaren Constructors’ Championship set, Max Verstappen’s Las Vegas-winning Red Bull RB21 and the Mercedes W17 victories for George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Historic single-seaters are also strongly represented, with new Arrows A6 releases, Graham Hill’s Lotus 49B, Ayrton Senna’s victorious Lotus 98T, Damon Hill’s Williams FW15C and several classic Williams, Renault, Brabham and Osella entries. Endurance, GT and touring car collectors can look forward to the 1953 Le Mans runner-up Jaguar C-Type of Peter Walker and Stirling Moss, the 1995 McLaren F1 GTR of West Competition, the JLOC Lamborghini Murcielago R-GT, the Spa-winning BMW 3.0 CSL and a pair of Motul Mazda RX-7s from the 1981 Spa 24 Hours. More recent additions include two Garage 59 McLaren 720S GT3 Evos from Spa 2025, Super GT machinery from Nissan, Aston Martin, Mercedes, Porsche and Toyota, plus the new Lancia Ypsilon Rally 4 HF in both competition and presentation form. The 1:18 announcements include the Le Mans-winning Jaguar D-Type from 1956, a Scuderia Filipinetti Chevrolet Corvette, the Daytona-winning R&S Mk3, classic Renault and Williams Formula 1 cars, and a varied selection of Porsche road and race models. Completing the announcement are Oscar Piastri’s 2025 USA Grand Prix helmet in 1:5 scale and an extensive range of affordable 1:64 Spark and Sparky releases. Pre-orders are closing shortly, so get yours ordered now to avoid missing out...
Looksmart: our latest delivery features the 1:43 Ferrari SF-25 #16 Charles Leclerc, depicting his 7th place finish at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix. Beautifully finished in Looksmart's renowned resincast quality, this is another essential addition for Ferrari and Formula 1 collectors. Available to order now...
ABC Brianza: our latest delivery brings two distinctive new 1:43 resin/metal kits for collectors of unusual and historic subjects. The elegant Bugatti T44 Retromobile 2026 celebrates a classic French icon, while the rare Lancia Boat Molivio LV91 #102 adds an intriguing speed record machine to the range. Both kits are available to order now...
Autocult: our latest delivery features one of the most unusual vehicles ever to reach production in model form. The 1:43 resincast Heylandt Hellhound Tempelhof 1931 captures the remarkable six-wheeled experimental vehicle in Autocult's usual high standard of detail. A fascinating addition for collectors of rare concept and historic road vehicles. Available to order now...
BBR: our latest delivery includes four outstanding Ferrari models. The superb 1:18 hand-built Ferrari 849 Testarossa 2025 in Rosso Corsa is joined by the elegant Ferrari Amalfi 2025 in Metallic Red and Metallic Turquoise. Completing the delivery is the 1:64 Ferrari SF-23 #16 Charles Leclerc, representing his 6th place finish at the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix. Available to order now...
Schuco: our latest shipment announcement features two superb new 1:18 resincast models. The charming 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina Furgoncino in blue is joined by the legendary 1984 Ford Transit Supervan 2. Pre-orders for both models will be closing shortly, so be sure to reserve yours before the order deadline...
22
Jul
Tameo: very welcome news that there is another classic Formula 1 kit production underway with the addition of the Ronnie Peterson and Niki Lauda 1972 Monaco Grand Prix March 721X. Preorder yours now...
21
Jul
Spark: for the growing number of fans of the Nurburgring 24hrs, here come 1:43 models of five classic race winners with two BMW M3 (E30)s from 1990 & 1991, an E36 M3 in 1994 and two Zakspeed Chrysler Vipers in 1999 and 2001...
Looksmart: continuing its apparent policy of modelling every significant race result version of the Ferrari team SF-26s, today's announcement is for the 2nd and 4th placed cars from the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa last weekend...
Spark: introduces for preorder and large number of 2026 Formula 1 special decorations and podium finish 1:43 models. Each team appears to be included in this listing from the Monaco, Canada, British, Miami, Austrian, Catalunya & Belgian Grands Prix. Also listed is a 1:5 1976 James Hunt crash helmet...
KK Scale: during September will reissue a couple of its most popular road and Le Mans Ferrari 250 GTO models and adding the Hermann Cordes Ferrari 250GTO 2nd Avus 1963 #34. The 1985 Mercedes 560 SEC in silver and black are also to be reissued at the same time...
17
Jul
BBR: is showing off the first proto-build images of its new for 2026 1:43 diecast Formula 1 Ferrari SF-26 models both with and without driver figures. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc Japanese and Chinese Grands Prix are the first versions...
GP Replicas: has added a number of classic 1:12 & 1:18 Formula 1 Lotus, McLaren & Ferrari models to its future production programme. Race winners included are 1985 Lotus 97T Portugal/San Marino, McLaren MP4/5 Monaco/Italy, McLaren MP4/7 Italy/Monaco, McLaren MP4/8 Brazil/Monaco, Ferrari 312B Italy/Mexico plus Ferrari 412T1 Monaco where they finished 3rd and 5th...
16
Jul
Spark: indicated for Q4 release is this group of classic Formula 1 that includes AGS, Benetton, Cooper, Ensign, Fittipaldi, Ligier, Lotus, March, McLaren, Osella, Tyrrell & williams. Also, there's a great looking 1985 Team Lotus pit set and something of a mystery Bell helicopter that we can't find background reference to. All answers gratefully received...
Tameo: due early August is the new 1:43 top quality metal kit of the 1981 Renault RE30 which finished in first and second places in the French Grand Prix at Paul Ricard, Alain Prost leading home Rene Arnoux...
14
Jul
Ixo: here is a healthy announcement of classic and current road and rally models in both 43rd and 18th scales. For rallyists, look out for Audi 200 Quattro, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth & 4x4, Skoda Fabia Rally2, Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 & Rally 2 and Lancia Ypsilon HF Rally4. Roadsters can look forward to a 1985 Renault 5GT Turbo and Lancia Ypsilon...
Cult Scale Models: expected to make the first delivery during Q3/2026 are the three colour choices each of the 18th scale 1961-1964 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Ti (101) and 1949 Aston Martin 2 Litre Sports models...
Tecnomodel: it has been a little while since its almost daily flurry of new model announcements so we are pleased to offer the 1981 March Grand Prix Team March 811s of Derek Daly and Eliseo Salazar. There are several different versions the favourite probably being Daly's 7th placed British GP...
Spark: continues to expand its 2026 Formula 1 driver's helmet collection following the fashion of almost constant new race-by-race designs. This collection introduces those changes for the British Grand Prix for Sainz, Russell, Stroll, Norris, Bearman, Bottas and Piastri (plus is Austria version too). Question - anyone remember the driver's original designs?...
Italeri: keeping up with the plastic kit news, there's going to be a 24th scale kit of the late 1960s Lancia Fulvia HF...
Beemax: is to reissue the excellent Aoshima 1:24 plastic kit of Carlos Sainz's 1991 Monte Carlo rally wiining Toyota Celica GT-Four. No precise date yet so keep an eye on the site...
13
Jul
Spark: while not the entire grid, the number of 2026 Le Mans 1:18 models in preparation far outnumbers those that have not been selected. The three winners are coming along with 33 other Hypercar, LMP2 and GT3 to be released from December through to May next year according to the schedule...
Books: the latest delivery brings two fascinating new titles for motorsport enthusiasts. Arriving is 20 Years of GT3 Racing: The Story Of The World's Leading GT Sportscar Category, a comprehensive look at the evolution of modern GT3 racing, alongside Andrea Moda Formula: The Legend Of The Formula One Team Too Bad To Be True, telling the remarkable story of one of Formula 1's most infamous teams. Both titles are now available to order...
Looksmart: the latest delivery brings two spectacular modern Italian supercars in beautifully hand-built 1:43 scale. Arriving are the striking Ferrari 849 Testarossa 2025 finished in Metallic Orange and the dramatic new Lamborghini Fenomeno 2025 in Yellow. Two exceptional additions for collectors of the latest high-performance road cars, both now available to order...
FC Models: the latest delivery celebrates two memorable chapters of late-1970s single-seater racing with a pair of beautifully detailed 1:20 resin/metal kits. Arriving are James Hunt's March 76B, which finished 3rd at Trois-Rivières in 1976 during his final season with March, alongside Jochen Mass's March 772P BMW, winner of the prestigious 1977 Nürburgring Formula 2 race. Two iconic March machines, both now available to order...
10
Jul
Minichamps: what started as an April Fools joke became reality and a firm fans favourite, the BMW M3 Touring 24H is to be modelled in its three current decorations, the "April Fool", the "We Built It" NLS2 race car and finally the 4th placed Nurburgring 24hrs Shell sponsored version. All three subjects are availabe to preorder in 18th, 43rd and 64th scales...
Ixo: we look forward to the end of August for the first delivery of this group of 1:18 & 1:43 2025 WRC models with the Monte Carlo Fords of Munster/McErlean, Tanak/Neuvile Safari Hyundais (Tanak's in a dirty finish) and Martin Sesks Ford from Sweden & Estonia...
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