Showing posts with label Norev. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Norev. Show all posts

Sunday, October 16, 2011

NOREV 1/18 CITROEN DS 23 PALLAS

After a long gestation period, the DS was launched in 1955. The DS 23 followed in 1972, the Pallas was the top of the range. The model features opening front doors, showing richly appointed interior, and opening bonnet, displaying detailed engine and spare wheel. Shop here

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

NOREV 1/43 RENAULT MASCOTT VAN


The Renault Mascott vans seem to have been well received and the accuracy of fit and finish are all you could expect. The latest addition to this 1/43rd range is a chassis cab with box van back whhich is typically finished in plan brown.

The rear doors of the van body are hinged to open and are surprisingly thin and real looking with none of the over scale toy like hinges we had become accustomed to on 'toy' vans with opening rear door. Shop here

Monday, April 25, 2011

NOREV 1/18 RENAULT 16 IN WHITE



The R16 was a car ahead of its time, pioneering hatchback motoring. It was always an elegant car, and Norev have done it justice. Superb grille. Shop here

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

NOREV - RENAULT R4L PARISIENNE


The renault R4L Parisienne of 1963 comes the finest model in black with basket weave sides and rear. The result is a very attractive model, made more so by the silver trim, front and rear lights, seperately fifted door handles and windscreen wipers, and the window trim. If you are a Renault fan, this model should be in your collection.

Friday, December 11, 2009

NOREV 1/18 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI BLACK DIECAST MODEL


More than 1.5 million models have been produced of this marque since its inception. This model shows the redesigned grille. The model offers opening doors, note the Satnav on the detailed dashboard, boot and the bonnet reveals the powerful lump. Buy it now

NOREV 1/43 VOLKSWAGEN T1 TRANSPORTER - GERMAN POST


The Post Van is an all over yellow casting. This is 1st type van with convex wheel hubs. A black post-service symbol is printed on the van sides, black VW symbol on V-shaped front and matching black front and rear bumpers. Norev produces the finest 1/43rd scale models. This item is a highly detailed model of the actual vehicle. It comes in a hard plastic display case. See more

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

NOREV 1/18 PEUGEOT 207 GREEN DIECAST CAR MODEL


Our French cousins have been fast off the mark with a 1/18 scale model of the updated 207 and very nice it is too, resplendent in its metallic yellow paint schme. The detailing is all you would expect from Norev and the glass roof has been perfectly executed. See more

Thursday, November 26, 2009

NOREV 1/18 SIMCA 1000 RALLY

Simca 1000 Rally Diecast Car 1/18 White Die Cast Car Model by Norev


In its early days this car suffered in comparison withthe Renault Gordini 8. Its reputation soon improved due to its competition wins. The model has opening doors. The interior is somewhat spartan by today's standards. The boot and engine compartment also opens.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

NOREV 1/18th SCALE - RENAULT CARAVELLE


The Caravelle replaced the Floride Coupe in the early 1960s. The Caravelle introduced many improvements to the interior, exterior and power plant. The model comes as a coupe, with a hard top option and includes opening doors, bonnet and boot. See more.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

THE RENAULT ESTAFETTE FROM NOREV

It is always good to find a vehicle being modeled which has not previously been seen. This is the model with the Renault Estafette from Norev, which is being made in two versions: van in both cases with either low roof or high roof. The model captures the shape and look of the actual vehicle.


The van version with low roof comes in blue. Norev has release a 1/18 replica of Renault Estafette van from 1959. See more.


The high roof van version comes in yellow with an ivory roof. Made of diecast, opening doors, opening trunk, wheels roll and steerable wheels. See more.

An interesting choice of vehicle which offers the modeler something different for the cabinet.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

NOREV 1/18 AUDI A6 AVANT


This model comes in an impressive box, unlike the normal 1/18th scale packaging, and is well packed. The detailing and finish is first class. The front doors open, and they're a snug fit, to reveal the carpet effect interior. The boot is also carpeted. See more.

Sunday, May 24, 2009

NOREV - PEUGEOT QUARK


Another beautifully packaged model for the concept car collector. The model depicted here first saw the light of day at the Mondial de Paris in 2004. This quad bike style model contains a lot of detail for such a small model, especially in the area of the drive axles. See more.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

NOREV 1/43 NISSAN JIKOO - METALLIC SILVER


Jikoo, a concept car, unites the Japanese words for time and space. The real car was revealed at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show, to celebrate Nissan's 70th anniversary. The design harks back to the 1935 Datsun Roadster. Norev have done a good job with this one. Shop here.

NOREV 1/43 CITROEN TRACTION 11CV DIECAST CAR


The real car was first seen at a 1934 motor show. Production resumed after the war in 1953. A new 60hp engine was added in 1955. The car was large enough to seat eight or nine people. There's a smooth paint finish and the look of this iconic car has been captured well. See here.

Friday, July 18, 2008

CITROEN DS21 JEAN RICHARD AND TELE JUNIOR



This die-cast is Norev Citroen DS21 Jean Richard and Tele Junior. It was designed in France, produced in China. The length is 11.8 cm. (1:43)

The real Citroen ID21 or DS21 was used to advertise a circus of “Jean Richard” and advertising sign of magazine for French children “TELE JUNIOR”. This car is a station wagon or sometimes it was named to be a model of Safari. It was produced in between 1955-1976. The designer is Flaminio Bertoni. This model of Citroen has many things advance ahead of other cars in that period, such as the front light could be turned along the way with the car. The system of suspension is hydronumatic, front light water wiper. The engine of this model is alike with Porsch 911. At present, this model is very expensive.

Jean Richard (1921-2001) was a very well-known French actor. He began his occupation as a humoristic comic. Later on, he changed his occupation to be an actor of the cinema. (Broadcasting on TV in France) He became a famous actor from the “Maigret” cinema which adapted from a novel of George Simenon by acting as a detective whose personal recognition is holding his pipe in the corner of his mouth. This cinema presented on air more than 20 years. Besides this, Jean Richard formed a group of well-known circus in France in 1957 by using his name as a circus name. He died from cancer in 2001.

This die-cast might be produced in order to memorize Jean Richard after he die in 2001 by Norev, the leading producer of model car of France. It includes white body alternated with blue and orange, clear windows, black interior and orange. On the roof installed a advertising sign of magazine concerning the cinema and cartoon for children “TELE JUNIOR”.

Mercedes-Benz Actros 1846 with a Pril beer bottle

  Die-cast car model "Mercedes-Benz Actros 1846" with a Pril beer bottle on a trailer and a traffic sign, made in China by Hummer ...