FSW Weekly Edition #25/2026

Maranello's Hybrid Flagship

BBR's Ferrari F80 2024 in Rosso Corsa, in 1:43 scale, captures Maranello's most significant road car for a generation. The F80 represents a revolution for the Ferrari supercar thanks to the first electric engine entirely designed, tested and produced in Maranello, with various components derived directly from the powertrain of the 499P, winner of the 2023 and 2024 editions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The generous S-Duct that defines the central part of the bonnet conceals a triple-element triplane wing, while the exterior design carries a strongly futuristic, aerospace-inspired character. Inside, the cockpit is drawn from Formula 1 single-seater thinking, making the driver the absolute protagonist and transforming the F80 into a "1+", and the timing of its arrival could scarcely be better given Ferrari's continuing endurance success at La Sarthe.

BBR's hand-built interpretation upholds the standards that have made the firm one of the leading makers of traditional hand-built Ferrari models. The complex F80 bodywork, from the dramatic S-Duct and triplane wing through to the sculpted flanks and aggressive rear, is cleanly resolved, while the Rosso Corsa finish is beautifully applied and set off by the carbon and silver wheels. The overall stance conveys the purposeful, low-slung character of Maranello's new hypercar era, presenting a model that captures both the technical sophistication of the F80 and the emotional weight of Ferrari's flagship lineage. In stock now, it represents a perfectly timed addition to any modern Ferrari collection.

The F80 arrives within a broader sweep of Ferrari road car content. BBR's same delivery offers the F80 in Metallic Red and Yellow alongside the Rosso Corsa car, joined by the stunning Ferrari 296 Speciale 2025 in Metallic Green and, for large-scale collectors, the 1:18 Ferrari 296 Speciale #51. Looking ahead, BBR is now listing the 2026 Ferrari Luce in its 1:18 Concept18 range for pre-order in blue, red, yellow and black

Away from Ferrari, Cult Scale Models revisits a modern British classic with the 1:18 Lotus Elan M100 1989-1995, set to arrive in red, yellow and metallic green. Also, Schuco has embraced the start of the summer holiday season with an entertaining collection of classic camping-themed models. The latest announcement includes everything from Volkswagen Beetles with roof tents and Westfalia trailers to a Ford FK1000 paired with an Eriba Puck caravan and two distinctive 1:18 Volkswagen motorhomes. Traditional road car collectors are equally well catered for with the Opel Ascona B, Opel GT, Opel Manta B, Porsche 911 Sport Classic, Porsche 911S and a special Porsche 911 RS 2.7 Carrera box set. Motorsport enthusiasts, meanwhile, are treated to the return of the iconic silver 1968 Martini Porsche transporter, a fitting companion to any Porsche racing collection and one of the standout pieces in Schuco's latest programme.

 

Ferrari F80 2024 Red - BBRC305A1

Tyrrell P34 2nd UK 1976 #3 Scheckter - SPK7308

Scheckter's Six-Wheeled Wonder

Spark's Tyrrell P34 2nd UK 1976 #3 Scheckter, in 1:43 scale, celebrates one of Formula 1's most daring and best-loved engineering experiments. Conceived by Derek Gardner, the P34 set out to reduce frontal area and increase grip by replacing the conventional front axle with four small ten-inch wheels, creating a silhouette like nothing before or since. In the hands of Jody Scheckter for Elf Team Tyrrell, the radical six-wheeler became a genuine front-runner during 1976, famously taking victory in the Swedish Grand Prix and following it with a strong second place at the British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch, the car captured here. It remains the only six-wheeled car ever to win a World Championship Grand Prix and one of the defining curiosities of the ground-effect era's dawn.

Spark's resincast interpretation upholds the standards of the range that changed the 1:43 market. The combination of crisp resin casting and plenty of fine photo-etched detailing captures the P34's unmistakable proportions, the cluster of tiny front wheels and the iconic dark blue Elf Team Tyrrell colours with real precision. As a subject, it represents both a landmark in Tyrrell's history and one of the most instantly recognisable cars in Grand Prix history, making it an essential addition for collectors of classic Formula 1. Due in August and currently carrying a 5% pre-order discount, it is precisely the kind of subject that rewards early commitment.

The Tyrrell headlines a typically substantial Spark shipment spanning Formula 1, Formula E, rallying, GT racing, Super GT, road cars and collectible helmets. Alongside the P34's 1975-76 race-winning and podium liveries sit George Russell's British Grand Prix Mercedes W16, Kimi Antonelli's Azerbaijan Grand Prix Mercedes and Yuki Tsunoda's Canadian Grand Prix Red Bull RB21, while the popular 1:5 helmet collection grows with new releases for Norris, Lawson, Colapinto, Bearman, Albon, Antonelli and Oscar Piastri. Classic Formula 1 kit builders are also well served, with Cigale 43 adding two new 1:43 McLaren M23 decal sets covering Brett Lunger's #30 entries from Argentina, Brazil and the USA in 1978 along with the South African and Austrian Grand Prix cars of Lunger and Nelson Piquet.

Built and ready-made Formula 1 content runs equally deep this week. BBR has completed the scale line-up for Lewis Hamilton's Catalunya Grand Prix-winning Ferrari SF-26, with 1:12 models now confirmed to join the existing 1:43 and 1:18 versions, perfectly timed given his landmark victory in Spain. Looksmart adds 1:64 Ferrari SF-25 Italian Grand Prix models for Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, joined by new 1:5 scale helmets for Hamilton and Ollie Bearman, all available to pre-order with a limited-time 5% discount before pre-orders close.

Ferrari's Daytona Riposte

Looksmart's Ferrari 330 P4 2nd Daytona 24hrs 1967 #24 Parkes/Scarfiotti, in 1:43 scale, captures one of the most celebrated chapters in Ferrari's sports car history. Stung by Ford's crushing 1-2-3 at Le Mans the previous summer, Maranello answered emphatically at the 1967 Daytona 24 Hours, where the mighty 330 P4 swept to a dominant 1-2-3 formation finish of its own. Mike Parkes and Lodovico Scarfiotti brought the #24 Scuderia Ferrari car home in second place behind the sister machine, sealing a result that became an enduring symbol of Ferrari's resurgence and inspired the famous "Daytona" nickname later given to the 365 GTB/4. With its glorious V12 and sculpted Drogo bodywork, the 330 P4 remains one of the most beautiful and revered competition Ferraris ever built.

Looksmart's resincast interpretation does the subject full justice, with the excellent hand-built finish, top-quality paintwork and finely applied photo-etched detailing that have become hallmarks of the range, produced in association with Spark. The flowing curves of the P4's bodywork, the period Scuderia Ferrari livery and the delicate brightwork are all beautifully resolved, presenting a model that captures both the menace and the elegance of Ferrari's mid-sixties endurance challenger. Due in August and currently carrying a 5% pre-order discount, it is exactly the kind of subject that rewards early commitment from collectors of historic sports car racing.

The 330 P4 heads a delivery rich in Ferrari competition content. Looksmart's same announcement includes two Ferrari 296 GT3 entries from the 2024 Spa 24 Hours for Kessel Racing and a further three Ferrari 296 GT3 cars from the 2024 Macau GT Cup. Bigger still, Looksmart has confirmed it will make all of the 2026 Le Mans Ferraris: every Ferrari 499P and 296 GT3 will be produced in 1:43, with the 499Ps also reproduced in 1:18 and 1:64 and a choice of the 296s in 1:18 too, so place your pre-orders soon to avoid later disappointment. With endurance racing's momentum firmly on the rise, the timing could hardly be better.

The broader endurance and competition picture is rounded out in fine style. Spark has chosen 45 of this year's Nürburgring 24 Hours racers to model in 1:43, headed by the winning Ravenol Mercedes-AMG GT3 and joined by the BMW M3 Touring and Dacia Logan fan favourites, plus Astons, Audi, Hyundai, HWA-Mercedes, Lamborghini, many Porsches, Subaru and VWs. For historic enthusiasts, Werk83 reaches back to the 2013 Nürburgring 24 Hours with the famous "Flying Fox" Opel Manta and a plain black BMW M3 (E36), alongside three Porsche 956 winners: the Norisring 1983 #1 of Wollek, the Jägermeister Imola 1000kms 1984 #19 and the Sandown Park 1000kms 1984 #2 of Bellof/Bell, all expected next month.

Ferrari 330 P4 2nd Daytona 24hrs 1967 #24 Parkes/Scarfiotti - MRCLSRC162