Showing posts with label Porsche. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Porsche. Show all posts

Thursday, August 20, 2009

MAISTO: 1/18th SCALE PORSCHE BOXSTER

Porsche Boxster Diecast Model Red 1/18 Die Cast Car By Maisto

The Porsche Boxster Cabriolet is an extremely fine model, correct in shape, beautifully painted and with fine detail. As with most models in the larger scale, there are operating feautres such as steering, opening doors and so on, but these are all a good fit. A stunning model which has the sleek lines of the actual car just right.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

MAISTO 1/18 - 1997 PORSCHE BOXTER CONCEPT DIECAST MODEL

Porsche Boxster Concept Diecast Model Silver 1/18 Die Cast Car By Maisto

Maisto's large 1:18 proportion line is the 1997 Porsche Boxter. When this car hit the show circuit in 1994, Porsche fans every where rejoiced. Finally, a Porche convertible that would represent new value from the Stuttgart manufacturer. Maisto is the first to offer a 1997 Porsche Boxter model, and it's beautiful. From accurate tooling to exquisite detail to stunning finishing techniques, it won't disappoint you. Available at fine diecast collectors.

Friday, April 17, 2009

DINKY TOYS - PORSCHE 356A COUPE


The Porsche 356A Coupe was issued from 1958 to 1964. It is, overall, a good casting, representing the body proportions very well. However it is slightly let down by the setting of the wheels, which push the body too high off the ground, unlike the real car which sat much lower. The axle pins are a little too short, which in turn pinches the wheels too far under the body making the model appear narrower than it could be.

The baseplates are either matt or gloss black and all models are fitted with clear glass windows.The most frequently seen colours are cream, cerise or pale blue. The red model, however, is rare. It seems to be that for every 300 Porsche 356A models that you see, one might be red. Over the past 20 years I have seen only a few red models and those have, for the most part, been in fair to poor condition, so the ones pictured although not mint are fairly rare examples.

The Dinky brand has been revived in this retro style packing with the model presented in a presentation box. The model shows all the authentic detailing with moulded seats, windows, and chassis with Dinky hub wheels.

Saturday, December 20, 2008

PORSCHE 917K FLAT 12 CYL - MARTINI RACING


Auto Art have released futher models of the famous Porsche 917K models from the 1970 and 1971 race seasons. As mentioned previously in Pit Stop, these were available from Universal Hobbies before under the Eagle's Race brand.

These versions, though, include a higher level of finish and accuracy, but they do cost significantly more. The version that I am reviewing this month is the Martini Racing Porsche Austria works entry that took part in the 1970 Kyalamai race in South Africa, driven by Siffert/Ahrens. Finished in the 'psychedelic' style used during this season by this team. For this race the car, carying race number two, ran in yellow and red livery.

As with the former model, this model's nose section is removable showing the radiator and fluid containers sited there. The gull-wing doors each swing upwards to reveal the fully detailed interior with the austere finish of the full-size car. (Reviewed from Model Collector) See more.

Friday, June 20, 2008

PORSCHE 550RS "LITTLE BASTARD"



The die-cast Brumm No.R234 Porsche 550RS (America 1954). It was produced in Italy, the length is 8.7 cm. (Scale 1:43)

Brumm were established in 1972, the name being derived from Brumm di Milano, meaning Milan taxi. The founders were Reno Tattarletti, Virginio Bianchi and Emilio Molteni, who had previously all worked for the model company Rio.

In more recent times Brumm has turned its attention to competition cars, dating back to the 1930s. These models are die-cast in 1:43 scale.



The real Porsche car 550RS, especially, the body is slivery bronze with the number of 130 and “LITTLE BASTARD” label. The upper of this label has a number plate of 2Z77767; it was a various friends of James Deen, the well-known adolescence in the period of 1950. It is a well-known car, leading him to a full stop before becoming adult.





This die-cast Porsche 550RS is silvery bronze. It was copied from James Deen’s car. The accessory mainly made of metal, red cushion, handle gear is chromium, clear windshields windows. The thick body is a good heavy weight. Shop here

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