Tuesday, January 4, 2011

IXO 1/43 PEUGEOT 307 - MONTE CARLO RALLY - NO.5

A Simple but effective rendition of Gronholm and Rautiainen's car as entered in the 2004 Monte Carlo Rally. The large windows reveal a very detailed business like interior which includes all safety equipment. We liked the Rally logo on rear window. Shop here

SCHUCO 1/43 HANOMAG R40

This detailed scale model of the Hanomag R40 (for 40 hp) features an open cab and second fender mounted seat. A highly collectable model from Schuco includes it's own presentation case. The roots of Hanomag go back to 1835 when George Egestorff founded an engine works in Hanover, Germany. It wasn't until nearly 100 years later, in 1924, when Hanomag introduced tractors and other vehicles. Over the following years, Hanomag has been acquired by many other companies such as Massey Ferguson, IBH and most recently in 1989 Komatsu.

For those who collect agricultural models, this is a 'must'. After development work, production of this tractor started in 1942. This model is a very accurate rendition, as one has come to expect from Schuco, with a very aceptable level of detailing. Shop here

Saturday, January 1, 2011

IXO 1/43 MASERATI COUPE CAMBIOCORSA

This is a fine model, carefully detailed, particularly the wheels. Finished in red, this is a Maserati Official Licensed Product. Shop here

Friday, December 31, 2010

CORGI - SECURITY VAN



This was the Securit Van model  in Black with a heavy mesh moulding behind the windows. ‘Security’ labels were applied to the sides and roof panel.

CORGI - DAVID BROWN TRACTOR








The David Brown Tractor was a totally newly tooled model, looking very neat with its angled cab. It had a separate black plastic roof and was fitted with the usual lifting arrangement at the rear. The Tipper Trailer was also new and had a silvered-plated hinged rear flap.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

VANGUARDS 1/43 FORD CORTINA MKI GT ROGER CLARK 1965 SCOTTISH RALLY





A young Roger Clark was starting to make a name in the rally world, while driving a white Ford Cortina MkI GT he had prepared at his family's Ford dealership. After winning the Scottish Rally in 1964, the basically standard white bodyshell was starting to literally fall apart and by then the young talented Roger Clark was able to secure a full-strength 'works' bodyshell in Red. The car was built up using many parts from the old car and so was able to retain it's 2ANR registration that it carried on the white car and before that on his original Mini Cooper.


This car is modelled as it was when Roger Clark and his regular co-driver Jim Porter, won the 1965 Scottish Rally, then three weeks later he used the same car to win the Gulf London Rally. Shop here

Monday, December 27, 2010

WELLY 1/18 PORSCHE BOXSTER S DIECAST MODEL CAR

Porsche Boxster S Diecast Model Soft Top Yellow 1/18 Die Cast Car By Welly

Finely crafted 2005 Black Porsche Boxster S Diecast Model Car. The 2005 Porsche Boxster S remains very similar to the previous generation. The most obvious styling change is to the headlights, which now have a profile similar to those of the Carrera GT, Porsche's mid-engined supercar.This car features opening doors, hood, trunk, and steerable front wheels. A must have for the Porsche enthusiast.

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...