Monday, August 29, 2011

BEST 1/43 ALFA ROMEO TZ2

This is the Alfa Romeo TZ2 of 1964, as driven at Sebring in 1966 by Geki and Andrey. It seems monotonous to keep making the same remarks, but to take a moment to examine the detailing on this model. Shop here

BEST 1/43 FERRARI 750 MONZA

This is the Ferrari 750 Monza, a finely detailed model as driven at Sebring in 1955 by A. De Portago. Shop here

ART MODELS 1/43 FERRARI 500 TRC



These come two versions of the 500 TRC of 1956, displayed in the box with the bonnet placed to one side so that you can see the fine engine detail. One version is as driven at the Mille Miglia in 1957 by G. Koechert, the model having a tonneau cover in place. Shop here



Second is as driven at the Swedish Grand Prix in 1957 by J.Batista Falla. Shop here

ART MODELS 1/43 FERRARI 166MM

The Ferrari by Art Models is truly excellenct. There is the Ferrari 166MM of 1948 to 1953, as driven in the 1950 Mille Miglia by Marzotto and Marini. Shop here

THE BEDFORD 12 cwt VAN



The Bedford 12cwt Van (25a), known in the USA as a panel truck, was only ever painted in dark blue. The ‘Dunlop’ decal was the first non-Matchbox advertisement, Lesney having sought and obtained permission from the tyre company for thids, and Dunlop was the first company to pay for its advertising space on a Matchbox vehicle. The fact that this model completed its life in one guise, with only changes to the wheels from metal to grey plastic and with the decals from orange-yellow to yellow indicates that as long as Dunlop paid for the advertisement Lesney was happy to continue with the model unaltered as long as sales were maintained. In any case, during the 1950s and for most of the 1960s, Lesney could never make enough models because export demand alone always outstripped supply. --Model Collector

Sunday, August 28, 2011

MATCHBOX - PONTIAC COCA-COLA


You can't get more American than this coupe with Coke ads. Commemorating a football (soccer in the US.) event, this is a collectable model. Shop here

SCHUCO 1/72 LAND ROVER FREELANDER


Schuco produces its Junior Line in 1/43rd and 1/72nd scale. This 1/72nd scale model shows the high qulity of these inexpensive and well finished models. Shop here

HORSE DRAWN BREWERS DRAY






This model first appeared in October 1988 and holds the distinction of being the first horse-drawn to have a permanent driver, painted manes, collars and tails on the horses, not forgetting the driver’s bowler hat. The model consists of a cast body and footplate, a separate horse shaft and bogie, a plastic single piece driver’s seat and advertising headboard, driver and separate lower and upper beer barrels.

Friday, August 26, 2011

1954 SCENICRUISER





Introduced in 1987 all the components were designed specifically for this model. The body consists of a single casting into which is inserted a smoky grey Perspex window section, being the first and to date the only Lledo to have the luxury of glazing. The body is supported on a metal chassis with the axles being held in place by a plastic baseplate. The wheels are single moulded hubs and tyres with the legend Lledo  embossed on the outer walls. These wheels can also be found on the DG15 & 17. Withdrawn from standard range at the end of 1990.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

CORGI OOC 1/76 BOVA FUTURA - EUROLINES


Modelled on the first style Futura, this miniature Bova in Eurolines livery looks very good indeed. A fantastic job has been made of the tampo printing on the glazing and the interior boasts detailed seats which look just perfect for a comfortable trip aboard! Shop here

VOLVO A40D ARTICULATED DUMP TRUCK


The Volvo A40D articulated dump truck built for Volvo in China is loaded with detail, and includes a tipping body, opening engine bay and excellent detailing. Shop here

Friday, August 19, 2011

CORGI 1/50 MINI 7 RACING CLUB - CHRISTOPHER HUCK



Ever since the Mini was introduced nearly 42 years ago, it's been the hub of motor sport in the UK, with many dedicated racing series instigated. The Mini Seven Formula is one of the more gentle Mini racing series, although these 100bhp cars can still sprint to 60mph in seven seconds and push speeds up to 120mph. This limited edition Corgi model (5500 pieces) pays tribute to 29 year old Christopher Huck, who in 1997 followed his father's footsteps into Mini racing. Shop here

HOT WHEEL 1/43 JORDAN EJ10 MUGEN - HONDA 2000 F1 - JARNO TRULLI





This will be a popular model, as next to Ferrari, Jordan is seen by many Formula 1 followers as the 'Team of the People'. In 1999 the Jordan team had finished third in the constructor's title race. The future looked bright, but their arrangement to use works Honda units, promised to BAR, was not the materialise until this year. This saw the team slip to sixth place in the constructor's race. The model carries racing number 6 and new team signing Jarno Trulli is the driver. Trulli's best result last season was a fourth place in Brazil, while Frentzen, whose car is also available, was on the podium twice in third place. 2000 sponsorship is from Deutsche Telekom, as well  the striking 'Buzzin Hornets' livery, carried in non-smoking French and British races.
All of the models include driver figures wearing their race helmets in correct colours, even Micheal Schumacher, who changed his helmet colours for the 2000 season. There is working steering and opening fuel fi;;er flaps on each side of the driver's cockpit.
The tyres carry the grooves specified by the 2000 regulations. Each carries the Bridestone 'Potenza' white branding markings accurately on every sidewall. In 2001 Michelin return to the fray. --Model Collector  See more

Monday, August 15, 2011

CORGI 1/50 AEC TANKER 'MAJOR'


The model for 1995 was the AEC cab with an elliptical tanker in the livery of Major, who were suppliers of gasolines and oils in the North East and Midlands. The livery, in a combination of blue, orange, white and brown, is certainly colourful, and makes for a pleasing model, helped by the fact that the tanker itself is painted and thus is not obviously made of plastic. Shop here

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 ...