

Bob Letterman
The most veterans of the place will remember those photographs of fantastic "superdioramas" in Verlinden or FineScale Modeler publications 40 years ago, with a thousand and one details, completely innovative in techniques, details and concept. For sure you smiled unconsciously while remembering them, right? How many summer afternoons have you been enjoying with those dioramas?

One of the "wizards" of the time was Bob Letterman, who left us last Monday. In addition to being a great modeler, he laid the foundations for these super dioramas as we know them, he contributed a lot to the business world of modeling, he created the prestigious "Mastercon" event, he carried out the first modeling museum in the world called "Miniature World", he was a fundamental part in the growth and expansion process of "Verlinden Productions", and much more.
He has been a modeller and an entrepreneur really involved with the hobby, a true pioneer. From SpotModel we pay our little tribute to a lifetime dedicated to modeling. Rest in peace.

Tameo Kits: Model car kit 1/43 scale - Ferrari 512S NART Team #11 - Sam Posey (US) + Ronnie Bucknum (US) - 24 Hours Le Mans 1970 - metal parts, photo-etched parts, rubber parts, turned metal parts, water slide decals, white metal parts, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Arena Modelli: Model car kit 1/43 scale - Chevrolet Monza sponsored by Executive Industries #24 - Tom Frank (US) - 3 Hours Mid Ohio 1977 - photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, turned metal parts, water slide decals and white metal parts

Arena Modelli: Model car kit 1/43 scale - Chevrolet Monza #6 - Greg Pickett (US) - Trans-Am Westwood 1977 - photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, turned metal parts, water slide decals and white metal parts

Arena Modelli: Model car kit 1/43 scale - Chevrolet Monza sponsored by Davis Leasing #38 - John Paul (US) - Daytona 250 miles 1977 - photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, turned metal parts, water slide decals and white metal parts

Arena Modelli: Model car kit 1/43 scale - Datsun 240Z sponsored by Camel GT #1 - IMSA 70s - photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, turned metal parts, water slide decals and white metal parts

Arena Modelli: Model car kit 1/43 scale - Chevrolet Corvette C3 #70 - Murray Edwards (US) - Trans-Am Mid Ohio 1983 - photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, turned metal parts, water slide decals and white metal parts

Arena Modelli: Model car kit 1/43 scale - Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Martini International Racing Team #40, 41 - George Follmer (US) + Reinhold Joest (DE), Gijs van Lennep (NL) + Herbert Müller (CH) - 1000 Kms SPA 1973 - photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, turned metal parts, water slide decals and white metal parts

Arena Modelli: Model car kit 1/43 scale - Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Martini International Racing Team #26, 61, 62 - Manfred Schurti (LI) + Helmuth Koinigg (AT), Gijs van Lennep (NL) + Herbert Müller (CH) - 1000 Kilometers Dijon, Le Mans 4 hours 1973 - photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, turned metal parts, water slide decals and white metal parts

Arena Modelli: Model car kit 1/43 scale - Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Martini International Racing Team #8, 9 - Gijs van Lennep (NL) + Herbert Müller (CH), George Follmer (US) + Willi Kauhsen (DE) - 6 Hours Vallelunga 1973 - photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, turned metal parts, water slide decals and white metal parts

Arena Modelli: Model car kit 1/43 scale - Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Martini International Racing Team #81, 82 - Gijs van Lennep (NL) + Herbert Müller (CH), George Follmer (US) + Manfred Schurti (LI) - 1000 Kms Monza 1973 - photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, turned metal parts, water slide decals and white metal parts

Arena Modelli: Model car kit 1/43 scale - Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Martini International Racing Team #66 - George Follmer (US) + Willi Kauhsen (DE) - 1000 Kms Nürburgring 1973 - photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, turned metal parts, water slide decals and white metal parts

Nunu: Model car kit 1/24 scale - BMW 320si E90 sponsored by Repsol #2 - Jörg Müller (DE) - World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) 2008 - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, assembly instructions, painting instructions and does NOT include tobacco sponsor decals

KMP Kool Models Production: Tarmac conversion set 1/24 scale - Subaru Legacy Technomagnesium asphalt conversion - 3D printed parts - for Hasegawa references 20290, 20311, 20390, 25007, CR-7, 20432, 25007, CR-7, 25014 and CR-14 - 4 units

Reji Model: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - Porsche 911 SC RS RAS Sport Team sponsored by Belga #4 - Robert Droogmans (BE) + Ronny Joosten (BE) - Condroz Rally - Rallye du Condroz 1984 - water slide decals, assembly instructions and tobacco sponsor decals - for Nunu reference PN24011

Decalcas: Detail up set 1/12 scale - Suzuki GSX-RR - 3D printed parts and assembly instructions - for Tamiya reference TAM14139

Arena Modelli: Model car kit 1/43 scale - Porsche Carrera RS 2.7 sponsored by Lifesaver Radial #9 - Harry Bytzek (CA) + Klaus Bytzek (CA) - 6 Hours Mid Ohio 1973 - photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, turned metal parts, water slide decals and white metal parts

Arena Modelli: Model car kit 1/43 scale - Porsche Carrera RS 3.0 Bytzek Automotive Team sponsored by BFG #9 - Harry Bytzek (CA) + Klaus Bytzek (CA) - 5 Hours Mid Ohio 1974 - photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, turned metal parts, water slide decals and white metal parts

Arena Modelli: Model car kit 1/43 scale - Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Boricua Racing Team #33 - Bonky Fernandez (PR) + John Paul (US) + Phil Currin (US) - 24 Hours of Daytona 1978 - photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, turned metal parts, water slide decals and white metal parts

KMP Kool Models Production: Detail up set 1/24 scale - Lancia Delta S4 tarmac - 3D printed parts, vacuum formed parts, water slide decals, other materials and assembly instructions - for Beemax Model Kits references B24020, 09885 and 098851, or Nunu reference PN24005

KMP Kool Models Production: Rims 1/24 scale - Speedline for Ford Escort Cosworth 2013 - 3D printed parts - 4 units

KMP Kool Models Production: Rims and tyres set 1/24 scale - Corvette C7.R - 3D printed parts - for Revell references 85-4304, REV07036 and 80-7036 - 4 units

KMP Kool Models Production: Rims 1/24 scale - Speedline Gravel rims for Subaru Impreza - 3D printed parts - 4 units

KMP Kool Models Production: Rims 1/24 scale - BBS tarmac rims for Subaru Impreza WRC - 3D printed parts - 4 units

KMP Kool Models Production: Gravel conversion set 1/24 scale - Ford Fiesta WRC 2021 - 3D printed parts and water slide decals - for Belkits references BEL013 and BEL-013

KMP Kool Models Production: Detail up set 1/24 scale - Ford Fiesta WRC - 3D printed parts, water slide decals, other materials and assembly instructions - for Belkits references BEL013 and BEL-013

KMP Kool Models Production: Tarmac conversion set 1/24 scale - Ford Fiesta WRC - 3D printed parts - for Belkits references BEL013 and BEL-013

KMP Kool Models Production: Nuts - Hex bolts 1mm - 3D printed parts - 800 units

KMP Kool Models Production: Nuts - Hex bolts 0,75mm - 3D printed parts - 800 units

KMP Kool Models Production: Rims 1/24 scale - VR46 Gravel rims for Peugeot 206 WRC - 3D printed parts - 5 units

KMP Kool Models Production: Transkit 1/24 scale - Ford Fiesta WRC 2018 - 3D printed parts, resin parts and assembly instructions - for Belkits references BEL013 and BEL-013

KMP Kool Models Production: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - Ford Fiesta WRC sponsored by Monster #46 - Valentino Rossi (IT) - Monza Rally Show 2018 - 3D printed parts and water slide decals - for Belkits references BEL013 and BEL-013

Heller: Model car kit 1/24 scale - Citroen B14 Normande 1926 - plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, assembly instructions and painting instructions

Reji Model: Marking / livery 1/24 scale - Lancia 037 Rally sponsored by Rothmans - Costa Brava Rally 1985 - water slide decals, assembly instructions and tobacco sponsor decals - for Hasegawa reference 20523
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