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We have just posted the latest New Product Announcement from Spark Model. Check out the complete list of 1/43 models HERE.

Please reserve by Thursday, January 19.

Back from Christmas break. Glad we drove this year!

We are now open 10-5 weekdays and 10-3 most Saturdays.

Added to the website today is a set of 1/5 scale Spark GT Helmets. Kevin Estre’s 2022 Le Mans Helmet is pictured above. Also in the set are Helmets worn by Michael Christensen, Kelvin van der Linde, Raffaele Marciello and Laurens Vanthour during the 2022 season. $32.00 each.

Click HERE for further information.

Tecnomodel has announced 4 new subjects for production in 2023. Between 4 and 7 1/18 scale versions of each model will be produced.

Dealer Deadline is Monday, January 9, 2023.

Go to the New Model Announcements section or click on the subject models individually.

Ferrari 312 F1 1969

BRM P160B

Maserati F1 4 CLT

Aston Martin DBR4

As we mentioned in last Saturday’s Email Update, we expected Spark Model to announce 1/18 scale versions of several of the 1/43 scale 2022 Late Season Formula One models we told you about last week.

Not only did they announce 4 new 1/18 versions but a series of 1/12 scale Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez 2020 Constructor Champion Red Bull RB18s!

Spark also announced an assortment of 1/43 scale 2022 DTM GT3 cars in their German National Series and seven Limited Edition 1/43 scale IROC Camaros from the 1974/1975 International Race of Champions, including Bobby Unser’s Series Champion #12 as part of their US National Series.

In addition to these 4 Spark sets, we poster the latest 1/43 scale Announcement from TSM Model. The highlight from that list is the Compass Racing #76 Acura NSX GT3 EVO from 2021. Check out the whole list HERE.

All of the above have late December 2022 Advance Order Deadlines. Please send your reservations in as soon as possible.

Spark Model has announced 9 new late 2022 F1 models in 1/43 scale including three Grand Prix winners: Verstappen (Abu Dhabi), Perez (Singapore) and George Russell’s break thru F1 win Brazil. Also on the list is the Aston Martin driven by Sebastian Vettel in his final GP at Abu Dhabi. Advance Order Deadline is Tuesday, December 20.

Check out the complete list HERE.

Spark will also do a pair of 1/5 scale helmets to commemorate the 1-2 finish of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas team in Brazil and to celebrate George Russell’s first GP win. Advance Order Discount December 16. Click HERE.

We’re tracking 130+ new models from Spark, Tecnomodel, TopSpeed, TSM Model and LookSmart in 1/12, 1/18, 1/43 and 1/5 scale covering a wide range of subject matter. There are three separate shipments expected to arrive over the next few weeks (a genuine Christmas rush). The first lands Monday, December 5. A list of available pieces can be found on the Latest Arrivals page. Everything else has been updated to the Coming Soon page. We expect the second shipment to land around the middle of December. No firm eta for the third shipment as yet. We will keep you advised.

2 COPIES AVAILABLE!

The theme of the annual Motor Sport Magazine Calendar for 2023 is ‘Icons of F1’.

Each page on this large (23 3/8″ x 16 5/8) wall calendar features a full color photo of one of the greats from the past:

January – Jim Clark

February – Ayrton Senna

March – Jochen Rindt

April – Niki Lauda

May – Stirling Moss

June – Michael Schumacher

July – Jackie Stewart

August – Gilles Villeneuve

September – Jack Brabham

October – Alain Prost

November – Juan Manuel Fangio

December – Graham Hill

$60.00 – Order HERE

BBR will produce the recently announced Ferrari 499 P Hypercar in both 1/18 and 1/43 Limited Editions of 499 each. No ETA at this time. We have secured a small quantity of each. Click HERE to reserve.

Spark Model has announced a selection of early 2022 World Rally Championship Toyotas and Fords in 1/43 scale.

Dealer Deadline is Wednesday, November 30. Check out the list HERE.