Friday, February 25, 2011

CORGI CLASSIC 1/50 SHERMAN M4A2 - FRENCH ARMY


An extremely good World War II model (Across the Western Front). Features include a rotating turret and full track configuration. One of a Limited Edition of 5,000 worldwide and includes a Limited Edition Certificate and information booklet. Model presented in a presentation box. The decoration is particulary effective, and the detailing is equally fine. Shop here

Sunday, February 20, 2011

CORGI CLASSIC 1/50 SCAMMELL SCARAB 'ESKIMO FROZEN FOODS'


One of the most attractive liveries on the Scammell Scarab is that of Eskimo Frozen Foods. In a pleasing combination of two shades of blue, the model features the 'Eskimo' figure on both the cab doors and tilt sides. Shop here

CORGI CLASSICS 1/50 THAMES TRADER BOX VAN 'LUCOZADE'


This is the Thames Trader box van in the familiar yellow of Lucozade. It is a slight pity that the roller shutters on the sides of the van are only represented by tempo printing and do not form part of the casting. Shop here

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

CORGI CLASSICS 1/50 ATKINSON TANKER 'FINA'


The model for 1996 is the Atkinson cab with a tanker in the livery of Fina Fuel Oils: again an attractive combination of two shades of blue, while the dark blue of the tanker disguises the plastic. A pleasing model is the result. Shop here

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

IXO 1/43 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOII-2003 NEW ZEALAND RALLY

A well-detailed and nicely-finished model of the Misubishi Lancer WRC car in a livery not often seen previously. The model is mounted on a removable plinth with a hard plastic cover. Shop here

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...