CORGI 1/48 WARNER & SWASEY 4418 HYDRAULIC

A model of an American-built crane. The small cab unit swiveled on a short body carrying the engine, which could be hinged up for travelling. The model had four large blow-moulded wheels and four stabilizing legs. The crane boom in three collapsible sections which could be raised or lowered by a thum wheel at the back. The lifting hook could likewise be lifted or lowered by a second thumb wheel positioned at the end of the small boom. --The New Great Book of Corgi

CORGI MINI MANIA - MIGHTY MINIS RACING - JOHN KIRBY

This racing Minis certainly make for a colourful display, and this is no exception. As always, the tampo printing is superb. Shop here

BRUMM 1/43 FIAT 600 ABARTH 750 MILLE MIGLIA

The model from Brumm is always accurate, very finely detailed, and well decorated. Among a number of recent releases is the Fiat Abarth, the 750 version as driven at Mille Miglia in 1955, and the 850TC from 1962. It is the attention to detail, sometimes very small detail, that makes these models special. Shop here

BRUMM 1/43 COOPER T53 CLIMAX 4CYL

This Brumm model is released in the standard range. The Cooper T53 is accurate down to the thin Dunlop Racing tyres and Cooper decals on the nose and wheel centres and the body removed to reveal the chassis. The version are both of cars as driven in the British Grand Prix in 1960, as the number 1 car by Jack Brabham, and the number 2 car by Bruce McLaren. Shop here

VITESSE 1/43 JAGUAR XK8 CONVERTIBLE - METALLIC AQUARMARINE GREEN

This is a nice Jaguar from Vitesse, with great wheels and a good interior. The headlamps and the wing mirrors are nicely done. Shop here

KYOSHO 1/18 FERRARI 250 GTO 1962 STREET BLACK

The 250 GTO was designed to compete in GT racing. It was based on the 250 GT SWB. Chief engineer Giotto Bizzarrini installed the 3.0 L V12 engine from the 250 Testa Rossa into the chassis from the 250 GT SWB and worked with designer Sergio Scaglietti to develop the body. After Bizzarrini and most other Ferrari engineers were fired in a dispute with Enzo Ferrari, development was handed over to new engineer Mauro Forghieri, who worked with Scaglietti to continue development of the body, including wind tunnel and track testing. Unlike most Ferraris, it was not designed by a specific individual or design house. The rest of the car was typical of early-1960s Ferrari technology: hand-welded tube frame, A-arm front suspension, live-axle rear end, disc brakes, and Borrani wire wheels. The five-speed gearbox was new to Ferrari GT racing cars; the metal gate that defined the shift pattern would become a tradition that is still maintained in current models. The interior was extremely basic, to the point where a speedometer was not installed in the instrument panel. Many of its switches came from the Fiat 500, and it was said that as the car was rushed into production, the original cloth seats were made from workers' overalls. Shop here

This car has the following features: open door, hood, trunk, has steerable wheels.Workable steering wheel. Rubber tires. Made of diecast with some plastic parts. The interior is extremely detailed.

IXO 1/43 MASERATI SPYDER - CAMBRIOCORSA 2002

These rather nice Maserati casting are produced in special branded Maserati packaging. This Giallo Grantorismo showns nice touches, including grille. Shop here

CORGI - JEEP TOWER TRUCK

The basic 409 Forward Control Jeep, fited with a swiveling pantograph-type lifting hoist, at the end of which was a yellow nylon moulded cradle. The model shown on plate 137 is of the revised version, later sold on its own, when Corgi Kits, which included the Lamp Standard, were discontinued. The lamp standard was an example of the design team’s imagination and was one of the 606 Kit Set items. The painted electrician figure was moulded in vinyl.

MATCHBOX 1/64 '70 VOLKSWAGEN T2 CLASSIC BUS

This 1970 Volkswagen Kombi van makes a nice addition to any movie die-case vehicle collector as an unofficial release of the Libyan Kombi van that terrorists shot Doc and chased the Delorean being driven by Marty in the shopping centre car park near the start of Back to the Future. Not sure if it is the exact same year Kombi but it is the same colours. The roof even looks like it should open up for terrorists to pop out with machine guns and gun down Doc. Doesn't have the extra headlights above the bumper, not sure if this necessarily means its the wrong year or that Matchbox just didn't include to that detail, or maybe the lights were added to make the Kombi chase scene more menacing by producer Steven Spielberg or director Robert Zemeckis.

It's a nicely made vehicle by Matchbox which also comes with a nice bonus box to put the Kombi van in if you open it from the blister pack. It does display nicely in the blister though with a nice image of the Kombi on the blister card as well. This displays very nicely next to the Johnny Lightning diorama Back to The Future Great Scott...Its a Time Machine with Doc's van, the Delorean time machine, and the Marty, Doc and Einstein figures.

These were released in 2010 and sold in shops for about double the price of a normal mass produced Matchbox vehicle. --James N Simpson   Shop here

VANGUARDS 1/43 MORRIS MINI - 45th ANNIVERSARY

The Mini was first produced in 1959 and was was so successful production of the car lasted until 1999 and although the car was updated, the general look of the Mini changed very little during it's 40 years of production. In total over 5,300,000 were produced.

Celebrating the 45th anniversary of this venerable motor, Vanguards issues a maroon model with black roof inlay in its BMC/British Leyland Collection. Side and rear views appear convincing, if somewhat squat, but we are unconvinced about the front view. Shop here

EFE 1/76 BRISTOL VR III OPEN TOP - NEW FOREST TOUR (SOLENT BLUE LINE)

This model, with its sunny eye-catching City Sightseeing livery, should attract tour bus collectors. It is serving route 149, taking in the New Forest and surrounding area. The model carries fleet number 901 with a registration number of UFX 857S. Shop here

THE CLASS LEXION 480 COMBINE HARVESTER

The class Lexion 480 combine harvester in the 1/32 nd scale Siku Farmer Series is a totally revamped version of a model released several years ago. At first glance, it is noticeable the decals are different and in keeping with the latest release from Class. The operator cab has been fully glazed and includes a driver. More detail has been incorporated into the header, by the way of end guard covers, and the overall finish is much improved with many small extras, including rear view mirrors. Shop here

CORGI - SIMON SNORKEL FIRE ENGINE

A beautifully engineered model of the very latest type of Fire Engine used in this country, which would sell very well for twelve years. The cage at the end of thetop boom was kept horizontal through a pantograph system of linkage. These were of plated wires with their appropriate ends cast-on to eliminate any possible misalignment on essembly. Everything was operated by two aluminium thump wheels activating racks and pinions. Four retractable stabilizing legs were also fitted to ensure the model did not topple over in certain positions. Five firemen figures were also included in the cab area and one extra figure, seen to be operating the nozzle, was located in the cage. But mine was missing.

WELLY 1/18 1948 DARK BROWN CHEVROLET FLEETMASTER WOODY DIECAST MODEL

">1948 Chevrolet Woody Fleetmaster Diecast Car Model 1/27 Brown Die Cast Car by Welly

Chevrolet Diecast Model Cars - Fondly known as the Chevy, GM's best known brand took an early lead in American car production as did the diverse line of diecast model cars. Chevy remains a mainstream American favorite and fans still recall 1963 when one of every ten cars sold in the U.S. was a Chevrolet. Enjoy our large selection of model car replicas of these diecast car favorites.

This beautifully crafted 1948 Dark Brown Chevrolet Fleetmaster Woody Diecast Model Car was an icon in it's time. Known as the original surfer car of choice, this classic icon of American history is a great addition to any model car collection.

SCHUCO 1/43 MASSEY FERGUSON TE20 TRACTOR

This highly collectable model of the Ferguson TE vintage tractor from Schuco includes it's own presentation case. Harry Ferguson is considered pivotal in the mechanisation of farming in the early part of the 20th centaury. The first Ferguson tractor was built in partnership with David Brown in 1936, but soon after Ferguson left for America to continue production there. It wasn't until 1946 that a Ferguson was again built in England, the Ferguson TE - for Tractor England. Ferguson merged with Massey-Harris in 1953 to become Massey-Ferguson.

An ideal model for the agricultural collector. A cute rendition of this classic, with loads of detail, especially in the engine region, seat and driver's controls. Very nicely treated tyres too. Th front and rear lights are extremely realistic looking for their size. A good buy. Shop here or here

MINICHAMPS 1/43 VOLKSWAGEN 1302 BEETLE CABRIOLET 1972 - TURQUOISE

Only 1,200 of this are being produced in this turquoise. This late Beetle, a 1302, had that matt black dash, which was pretty featuress - but Minichamps have still made a lovely job of the interior. Look at the sunvizors! Shop here

AUTO ART 1/18 - 1967 ALFA ROMEO 1750 GTV DIECAST MODEL CAR

1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV Diecast Model Red 1/18 LHD Die Cast Car By Autoart

1750 Berlina sedan was introduced in 1967, based on the existing Giulia range of cars. The car had 1779 cc twin-carb engine and hydraulic clutch. The 1.8 L engine was producing 118 PS (116 hp/87 kW) with two twin sidedraught carburetors. This precision built 1967 White Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV Diecast Model Car features opening hood, doors, trunk and steerable front wheels.

Alfa Romeo Diecast Model Cars - Sportiness, speed and a sense of daring have been at the heart of Alfa Romeo and these diecast model cars show it! These cars have been celebrated in races and film and collected in full size as well as die cast miniature size. Some rare models are garaged as prized treasures by those fortunate enough to afford them, however you can garage your own model car diecast for a small fraction of the real cost!

SCHUCO 1/43 MERCEDES-BENZ UNIMOG 404 S THW COMMUNICATIONS TRUCK

The Mercedes-Benz Unimog traces its roots to the late ‘40s as a simple, four-wheel drive, multi-purpose agricultural vehicle. It has evolved to become a sophisticated truck with a variety of commercial applications. The U300/U400/U500 series was introduced in 2000 and continues the decades-long Unimog tradition of utility and reliability. Unimogs have very high ground clearance—higher than a Humvee—made possible by portal gears that allow the axles and transmission to be higher than the tire centers. Unimogs also feature a flexible frame that allows the tires a wide range of vertical movement to allow the truck to comfortably drive over extremely uneven terrain. They are equipped with high visibility cabs to enable the driver to see the terrain and more easily manipulate mounted tools. A variety of diesel engines are available in the Unimog, depending on the intended duty. See more

MATCHBOX - MERCEDES UNIMOG

The most recognizable model of the Mercedes Unimog is the small-scale model produced by Lesney Matchbox in 1967 as catalogue number 49. The Matchbox Unimog was a popular toy and thus continued production into the 1970s as a Superfast model. The Matchbox Unimog was released in two main variations, one model had a blue cab and bed and red chassis and the other had a tan body and turquoise chassis. Both models are relatively easy to find but I believe the tan models is slightly scarcer.--Model Collector

VANGUARDS 1/43 VA09102 JAGUAR XJ6 NICK GWINNUTT RACING

This model represent's the XJ6 raced by Nick Gwinnutt in the 2005 JEC (Jaguar Enthusiasts Club) racing calender, which first started in 1998 after members requests felt that they wanted something in addition to static events and Tours. Shop here