NEW IN STOCK
One new car has arrived this week. TEAM SLOT managed to get a shipment out of Spain, and the Lancia Delta 4WD Stradale has arrived. Pretty car, with 4WD, and nice driver and interior detail.
DUE TO ARRIVE
It just isn't possible to predict anything that will arrive, there are production delays in China, and shipping problems from our principal manufacturers. We have to let each week be a nice surprise from now on.
NEW CARS ANNOUNCED
If predicting new arrivals is difficult, announcing new models is impossible. We fully expect that the 2020 ranges will be very hard to fulfil, and no further new announcements are expected. Having said that, we are still awaiting confirmation of new SCALEAUTO models, the proposals from FLY are not yet finalised, and TEAM SLOT have got a couple of things planned for later in the year.
NEWS ROUNDUP
MORE RALLY VANS ? We have news that AVANT-SLOT and MARALIC have started another project together. The principal item is a FIAT 242 Van, as used with the Martini Lancia Rally Team. The plans include a set similar to the recent Opel van + trailer + Manta release, but this time for the Fiat Lancia team. It is intended that the van and trailer will also be available separately. No precise details have yet been given, unsurprising in the current situation, but we will keep you updated when we have more news. In the meantime, have a look at the pictures, and note how much bigger the Fiat van is than the Opel van in front.
Fiat 242 Van as used by the Lancia Martini Rally Team
Fiat 242 van at the back, smaller Opel van at the front.
SSC RACING ALLOY WHEELS. The release of coloured alloy racing hubs by STAFFS SLOT CARS has proved very popular. So much, that two new designs are on the way to being released. The first type is drilled lightweight wheels, and the second type is the BBS multi-spoke type complete with large locking nut moulded into the centre. All the wheels are for 3/32 axles and will be available in five different anodised colours. There will be two sizes of each wheel : 15.8mm x 8.5mm, and 15.8mm x 10mm. We will be listing these as soon as we have the part numbers and prices, but we do know they will be available very soon.
SSC drilled alloy hubs in 2 sizes and 5 colours, coming soon
SSC BBS style alloy hubs, 2 sizes and 5 colours coming soon
MRE WORKING HOURS. Like everyone else, we are currently a bit restricted in our working pattern. However, we are able to post out your orders on 1 DAY EACH WEEK so please be patient. We can accept orders at any time, but due to the business centre where the MRE HQ is located being in lockdown, we have only limited access. We are doing our best to work as reliably as possible while keeping within the "stay at home" guidelines, we hope you understand we are all under pressure at this time. To all of you - please be sensible and stay well.
THE LAST WORD
Last week we told you we had some projects on the MRE workbench, and pleased to say a little progress has been made. No - we won't show you pictures yet, we'll wait until they are finished, as any mistakes would be embarrassing !
We did ask you to tell us about your "stay at home" projects, and we are pleased to see that many of our customers are working on various cars. Sorry we haven't been able to contact everyone, but we have grabbed a few pictures from emails sent to us and on social media. Take a look at a few of the jobs currently in progress by our customers, and we know there are plenty of others as well :
Cars are one thing, but with time available to many people we are sure there are many bigger projects such as tracks in progress as well. It may be building a completely new track, or refurbishing your current layout, or adding to your scenery and decoration. If you are doing the latter, we have plenty of ideas for you.
Scenery involves a lot of trackside accessories, not just borders and barriers but signage, pit equipment, spectator and hospitality features, and media presence. One of the best suppliers of everything you need to add these extras is SLOT TRACK SCENICS and we are pleased to stock their range. Have a look here for some ideas and all the bits you need to add some realism :
If it is buildings you need, then look no further than GP MINIATURES for their range of easy assembly kits. You can include any racing perod from the 1920s to modern day with a range of buildings seen at real racetracks around the world. From famous structures such as the Le Mans Hunaudiers Bar and Silverstone Timekeepers hut to toilet blocks suitable for any track, you will find something here that is right for you :
No track is complete without some figures. There are always racing drivers, pit crews, spectators, marshalls, media people, and of course the promo girls ! We have figures available from 8 different manufacturers, from highly detailed painted figurines to bare metal and resin figures for you to paint yourself. There is someone for every location at a racetrack, so have a look and add your choice of personal attendance :
Please send us your pictures of works in progress and new building projects - we are always interested to see how talented and imaginative our customers are, and your work is usually an inspiration to others.
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