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...
Looksmart: preorder your 1:43 or 1:18 model of the new
Lamborghini Temerario GT3 press version newly listed for future production...
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...
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...
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"...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Model Car Group: three new 1:18 Lotus Cortinas make up the delivery this week, from road to rally. Leading off is the clean and classic
1963 Lotus Cortina White/Green Mk1 road car, followed by two period rally icons: the 1966 RAC Rally winner #11 (Söderström/Palm), and the 1966 Marathon de la Route runner-up #31 (Ickx/Staepelaere). Great value and full of charm, these are available to order now...
IXO: rally fans, take note! A fresh delivery of WRC goodness has landed, headlined by the
1:43 Fiat Ritmo 75 Abarth Monte Carlo 1979 #20 (Bettega/Perissinot) and the Hyundai i20N Rally1 Poland 2024 (4th place – Neuville/Wydaeghe), which is in stock now. Also joining the lineup are a host of Safari Rally 2024 stars across both 1:43 and 1:18 scales – including Rovanpera’s winning Toyota Yaris Rally1, Solberg and Greensmith’s Skoda Fabias, Fourmaux’s Ford Puma, and more. Rounding things out are two classic 1:18 Ford Escort WRCs from Acropolis '97 and Sanremo '98...
Looksmart: has confirmed all eight of the
Le Mans 2025 Ferraris. All pre-orders received so far have been converted to the correct catalogue numbers...
Pocher: this is more like it! The iconic
Martini Racing Porsche 917 Le Mans 1971 winner is set to be be issued during the summer. A 300+ piece kit featuring pre-coloured and decorated bodywork parts with flawless finish. What's not to like?...
Mini Mania: is working on these three colour choice 1:43 models of the
1962 Mini Beach Car - cute!...
Ixo: in the news are four
1:18 1982 Spa 24hrs BMW 528i including the winner plus 1987 road car as well as a list of 1:43 & 1:18 road & WRC models coming soon...
Tameo: some great news for Formula 1 kit builders with news of a second version of the
1971 Ronnie Peterson March 711, this one his second placed Italian Grand Prix car beaten by Peter Gethin by 0.01 of a second, the closest F1 finish...
Ferrari Wins Le Mans 2025 — Placeholders Now Live:
Ferrari has done it again —
the #83 Ferrari 499P of AF Corse, driven by Robert Kubica, Ye Yifei, and Phil Hanson, stormed to a historic overall victory at this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. You can secure your model of this headline-making machine, along with all six other official Ferrari entries, as part of our Le Mans 2025 Ferrari placeholders.
In anticipation of manufacturers confirming their final production specs, these placeholders allow you to pre-order early and avoid the rush. While there’s no guarantee on which versions will be produced, placing your orders now ensures your place in the queue, and GPM will manage the process as each subject is confirmed.
Also included are the factory-run 499P entries #50 and #51, which finished 4th and 3rd respectively, completing Ferrari’s podium sweep in style. And in the LMGT3 class, Ferrari’s 296 GT3 featured strongly across multiple teams: Vista AF Corse, Kessel Racing, Richard Mille AF Corse, and Ziggo Sport Tempesta—all available to pre-order in 1:43 scale.
Spark: Friday’s delivery celebrates real-world racing with standout new 1:43s from the
2024 Nürburgring 24 Hours, Spa 24H, DTM, & the popular Lando Norris McLaren MCL38 - 2024 Miami win.
Highlights include the Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 #17 and two GT4 entries from Dörr Motorsport, Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo2s from Spa and DTM, and BMW’s M4 GT3 driven by Marco Wittmann. Also featured are Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evos from Spa, two VW Golf GTi TCRs from Nürburgring, and the fan-favourite McLaren MCL38 – Norris’s first F1 win in Miami 2024...
KK Scale: one of our favourite affordable 1:18 diecast brands is now set to issue a
1970s Lamborghini GT icon with the series 2 Espada coming in gold, silver, metallic blue & metallic red...
DSN 43: continues to expand its offer of
Ford Capri, Audi Coupe Quattro, Fiat 124 Abarth & Porsche 911 with interesting subjects chosen from the Nurburgring 6hrs, Portugal rally & Le Mans 24hrs...
Cult Scale Models: has added 1:18 resincast
Cadillac Seville 1976 and updated delivery for Mini Broadspeed 1966-1968 & Rover 827 Vitesse 1988-1989 models for delivery very soon. Each subject available in three colours as usual...
Le Mans 24h 2025 Placeholders: The countdown to the
2025 24 Hours of Le Mans has begun, and excitement is building fast. In anticipation of the race, we’ve launched product placeholders to give fans and collectors the opportunity to secure their favourites early. There’s no guarantee which models will be officially produced or when they’ll arrive, but placing your pre-orders now ensures you’ll be first in line when they do. As each manufacturer finalise their designs, GPM will manage the process and update all customers accordingly. It’s the perfect way to show your support for your team — and avoid the post-race scramble for limited editions...
Spark: A selection of Spa and Le Mans land this week including four fresh Aston Martins such as the
Walkenhorst Vantage GT3 EVOs #36 & #35, Spa 24H, joined by Heart of Racing #27 & D'Station Racing #777, all in 1:43 scale...
Autocult: continue to celebrate the history of automotive oddities with this pair scheduled for June/July delivery -
Singer Popular 1935 Viena Capellanes & Aero 750 Sport Coupe Czechoslovakia 1000 Miles 1934 #14 Nimshaus...
Avenue 43: white & metallic blue are the colour choices for its new
1972 Opel Admiral B ZDF Coupe expected before the end of the month...
Tameo: announces a completely new reworked master for the
1995 Ferrari 412T2 that took Jean Alesi to his only win in Formula 1. This 43rd scale metal kit will ne available later in the year...
Spark: fresh in stock and full of GT racing pedigree, these 1:43's are packed with class: The delivery includes
Le Mans BMW M4 WRT, Corvette Z06, Porsche Nürburgring GT3,. From Spa to Nürburgring, Monte Carlo to Le Mans, these models bring the action to your shelf...
Cult Scale Models: offers two new 1:18 road car models with the two-tone
1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 Super Berlina and the somewhat less glamourous 1973 Austin Alegro. Each is available in three colours...
Sparky: later in the year we can expetct to see the first 1:64 diecast models of this year's
Japanese Super GT500 & GT300 models, 25 in total in the collection...
TrueScale: fans of endurance racing and GT competition, our latest 1:43 scale arrivals are a real treat! These models capture the bold liveries and rich detail from iconic events including the
Le Mans, IMSA Daytona 24 Hours, & other GT series. From factory-backed prototypes to fan-favourite liveries like bright pink “Roxy” liveries, these cars are packed with character. And for F1 fans, there’s even a tribute to Ayrton Senna, with a striking livery inspired by his legendary helmet.
Spark: fantastic news for British race fans and all fans of the cut and thrust of touring car racing with the announcement of 1:43
2025 BTCC NAPA Racing UK Ford Focus & West Surrey Racing BMW 330i limited edition models. Good support now will encourage more to be looked at...
BBR: has added the 1:43
Miami Grand Prix special decoration Ferrai SF-25 to the future production list along with 1:18 diecast versions too as well as Hamilton & Zhou's SF-23 test cars...
Looksmart: has added more 1:43 & 1:18 race versions of the
Formula 1 Ferrari SF-25 with Leclerc Monaco & Miami, Hamilton Miami plus 1:5 helmets too...
Evrat: is preparing to ship its two new 1:43 hand built versions of the
1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'Mat Pourtout in yellow & black Coupe or blue spider...
Spark: has put out an additional list of
2025 Formula 1 drivers crash helmets offering alternaive decorations for Albon, Ocon, Alonso, Russell, Antonelli & Tsunoda plus first offerings for Piastri, Doohan & Colapinto...
Grand Prix Models Studio: commissioned from us by John Watson we have one only spare 1:43 hand built model of his
1969 Thruxton Formula 2 Lotus 48 run by Team Ireland. Huge thanks to two of our very keen Lotus collectors for their help in identifying the correct colour scheme...
Tameo: has delivered its new 1:43 metal kit of the
1986 BMW powered Benetton B186 modelled on the USA Grand Prix in Detroit where the team coloured the Pirelli tyre sidewalls in different colours...
Spark: with the 2025 Le Mans 24hrs just around the corner, here we have plenty of 2024 subjects in
1:18 with Alpine, BMW, Cadillac, Ford, Lamborghini, Oreca, Peugeot, Porsche & Toyota plus Spa 24hrs Aston winner, BMW, Huracan, Mercedes, Super GT Nissan & Toyota, Nurburgring 24hsr Porsche, 2011 Audi Le Mans winner reissue & 1:12 2023 Iron Dames & "Rexy" Porsches...
Top Studio: after a delay due to extended ill health, we now have the
1:12 Suzuki Ecstar detailing parts for the
Tamiya plastic kit as well as resin nut & bolt "rivet" sets...
FSW Weekly:
this edition is a combined two weeks, last week having been somewhat light on new releases. Looksmart has issued the first of its Ferrari F1 driver helmet collection while from Spark there is the usual fantastic mix of delights to please most collectors. There are new road cars from both Carbone and Matrix while rally fans are very well looked after by Trofeu and sister brand DSN 43 with a sprinkling of race cars for good measure. There is two weeks’ worth of future production and shipping news to catch up on so don't lose out by not checking all those stories back to Friday 9th...
Looksmart: has released its first collection of
1:5 Ferrari Formula 1 driver helmets with Lewis Hamilton's 2025 test, Charles Leclerc 2024 Monaco & Miami and Carlos Sainz Jnr's 2024 Italy version...
GP Replicas: there is a very long list of newly announced classic & historic Formula 1
Ferrari 500, 512, 126CK, 640, F310,F2000, F2001, McLaren MP4/4, MP4/6, MP4/14 & Williams FW11B, FW14B & FW15C. Some offer superb chassis/engine detail, some with driver figures...
Ixo America: as we head into Memorial weekend and the 2025 Indyianapolis 500 on Sunday, here are a selection of the
Dallara DW12 IndyCar grid to be released as diecast 1:18 and 1:64 models...
GP Replicas: Now available a stunning selection of 1:12 and 1:18 scale 70's, 90's and 00's F1 Winners, Pole Sitters, and Podium finishers!
Mansell's Ferrari F1-90 & two options of the Williams FW14/B, in addition to the Lotus 72E, and Schumacher's or Barrichello's Ferrari F-2000...
Spark: With Le Mans 2025 on the horizon, Spark presents the
Le Mans 2024 Porsche 963 Penske Motorsport models in both 1:18 and 1:43 scale, now available for pre-order. The No. 6 car Estre, Lotterer, Vanthoor) finished 4th, and the No. 5 came 6th...
Touring Modelcars: next limited edition 1:18 diecast with opening panels will be the mid-1970s
Ford Capri 3.0 Mk2 in Spanish Red with a black vinyl roof...
Para 64: a car that many asked after, the
2025 Bathurst 12hrs Mercedes AMG Evo #888 with "Test Card" decoration will be along later in the year as a 1:64 diecast model...
Minichamps: there is a festival of 1:43, 1:18 & 1:12
McLaren MCL38 & MCL60 models set for June/July release and coming with them are two Alonso Aston Martin AMR23s, Russell Mercedes W15, Perez Red Bull RB20 & Alonso Renault R25...
Trofeu: has another group of three additions to its catalogue with the two beautiful black & gold
1972 Texaco Team Wooding DRM Ford Escorts and a 1971 Monte Carlo rally Alpine A110 #49...