Thursday, August 5, 2010

1924 STUTZ MODEL C FIRE ENGINE


Despite the difficult economic times, the 1920's and 1930's are referred to as the “Golden Age of Fire Engines”. Dozens of companies, both local and national, competed for business as cities finally phased out the horse-drawn pumpers of the 19th century. Cities and buildings were bigger and needed the speed and pumping power mechanized engines could provide.

Stutz, represented by the 1924 Model C, only lasted from 1919 to 1924. Despite a perfect score on a 12-hour test at the national fire chief's convention, only 302 were built.


1924 Stutz Model C fire truck is an 11.25"Lx 3.5"Wx 3.75"H die cast metal car with openable hood, free wheels, workable steering, highly detailed engine and components. With old fashioned ladders, extinguisher, other tools. Also comes with a 24K gold plated fire engine coin. This 1924 Stutz Model C fire truck is manufactured by Yat Ming; ref. no. 20198 in RED color. Individually packed in a window box WB. Box is 15"Wx 6.25"Wx 6.5"H. Buy it now

U.S. M16 MULTIPLE GUN MOTOR CARRIAGE


The half-track operation of the M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage was a specific necessity in navigating the rough terrain of the Ardennes Forest. Equipped with four .50 caliber machine guns and an armor reinforced turret, the M16 was primarily used against German ground targets.

Forces of Valor 1:32 Scale US M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage model D-Day Series is an accurate diecast military model of the half-track M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage. Buy it now

U.S. M5AI STUART TANK, NORMANDY 1944


The M5A1 Stuart was a light tank designed for American and Allied forces, serving in multiple theaters of WW2. Nicknamed the "Honey" for its quickness and dependability, it was nonetheless under-armored and under-gunned. Tanks like the Stuart eventually took a secondary role to medium tank battalions, serving as recon and screening units. Buy it now

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

VITESSE 1/43 MITSUBISHI CARISMA GLS


A casting from Vitesse is the Mitsubishi Carisma GLS, to the standard one has come to expect from this company. The interior detailing is extremely good, while the bonnet opens to reveal a detailed engine. Buy it now

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

CORGI MCI 102 DL3 GREYHOUND LINES - DESTINATION DC


In 1990 MCI presented its first 45-ft prototype, the 102 DL3, which went into production in 1992. Greyhound introduced this particular livery in 2005 to highlight their iconic Greyhound dog. This route goes from Washington, DC to New York City, one of Greyhound's top city pairings. Buy it now

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...