Saturday, April 25, 2009

AUTO ART 1/43 JAGUAR E-TYPE CABRIOLET-RACING GREEN

Jaguar E Type Roadster V12 Diecast Car Model 1/43 Green Die Cast Car by Autoart

Jaguar E Type Roadster V12 Green 1/43 Diecast Car Model. Comes in plastic display showcase. Made of diecast with some plastic parts. Detailed interior, exterior. Has steerable wheels and rubber tires. Has plastic display stand with window box. Dimensions approximately L-4 inches long.

A beautiful thing. The basic shape is captured well, but it's the miniature details that are awesome. Inside, the rear is carpeted and above the chromed handbrake is an individual cubby box. The grille is superb, as are the inset headlights.

THE FODEN "C" TYPE STEAM WAGON



The Foden “C” type Steam Wagon having a nominal load capacity of 6 tons was a popular vehicle among companies transporting large and/or heavy loads. It was fast and economical with its 3 speeds which enable it to comfortably exceed the 25 m.p.h. speed limit of the time.

This power was put to good use by many companies with the addition of a trailer of 3 to 4 tons nominal load capacity.

One such company was Frazer and Frazer of Ipswich who used the Foden for their Furnishing and Warehousing business.

Machbox is a great company for these engines. It also comes with a trail and a roof for the trail and steam wagon. This is a great company and I thank them so much for bring back this history old the age of steam. It best to keep the trail connected to the steam wagon because it is finely to put back and take of.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

IXO 1/43 BAJAJ TAXI JAKARTA 1990


A welcome and unusual Classic release that should please worldwide taxi collectors. The front wheel swivels, the canopy has a material effect, with a good mica/plastic screen representation at the rear. The tampo printed legal lettering is crisp. See here.

EFE - 1/76 AEC MK.V ELLIPTICAL TANKER


Exclusive First Editions (EFE) are the leading brand of 1:76 scale die-cast vehicles for model collectors and railway enthusiasts. Each item is produced with the closest attention to detail and authenticity, being only produced once at an accurate 1:76 scale (OO Gauge). All subjects are researched meticulously and made to the highest standards of detail and period effect to recreate the character and spirit of the original vehicle. Being the same scale the models complement each other and create a fascinating historic collection. EFE take great pride in setting new standards of excellence, which, combined with expertly detailed hand finishing, gives each model its unique individuality and collectability. See here.

BRITAINS - FORD 5000 TRACTOR


The Ford 5000 Tractor is a true classic of the Farmyard and a workhorse for the generation. It had a powerful 6-litre diesel engine that had the torque to do many jobs other Tractors would struggle to cope with. And for a basic machine it also looks good in it's all blue paint with a white roof. Britains have done a brilliant job here and even for the non farm collector this is still a must buy. --NEO "Daren"

Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-18C 1918 Atkinson Steam Lorry

    Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-18C 1918 Atkinson Steam Lorry was made in England by Matchbox International in 1986. It is 11 cm long an...