Monday, April 25, 2011

NOREV 1/18 RENAULT 16 IN WHITE



The R16 was a car ahead of its time, pioneering hatchback motoring. It was always an elegant car, and Norev have done it justice. Superb grille. Shop here

CORGI 1/36 JAMES BOND TOMORROW NEVER DIES BMW 750i - THE DIRECTORS CUT



There's a great new feature for this Beemer-the bonnet badge pops up to reveal a chain cutter. With actual firing roof rockets too, this has play value. Shop here

CORGI 1/43 ROLLS ROYCE - THE DIRECTORS CUT



Rolls-Royce fans should ignore Bond character and trimmings, this is a gorgeous model. Spirit of Ecstasy, interior and bonnet ribbing are lovely! Shop here

Thursday, April 21, 2011

VANGUARDS 1/43 AUSTIN 1800 - DURHAM POLICE


The Durham Constabulary were one of several forces that were tasked by the home office to experiment with a black and white livery on it's traffic division cars, similar in style to that used in the USA. Shop here

RICKO 1/18 ALFA ROMEO 147 GTA RACING RED


There sure is a lot of duplication going on, Ricko has produced  a Mercedes 300 and a Z4, and UH an MGB GT and R5 Turbo - these models are also duplicated by Revell, Minichamps or Kyosho in 2003. Thi s is a cup version of the 147 - and it's well finished. 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...