Saturday, January 8, 2011

YAT MING 1/18 1964 RED CHEVROLET CORVETTE GRAND SPORT DIECAST MODEL CAR


Stunning 1964 Red Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Diecast Model Car. In 1962 Corvette chief engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov initiated a program to produce a lightweight version based on a prototype that mirrored the new 1963 Corvette. After the GM executives learned of the secret project, the program was stopped, and only five cars were built. They are among the most coveted and valuable Corvettes ever built.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

CORGI CLASSIC 1/50 HAULIERS OF RENOWN - RUGBY CEMENT



The first release in this 1/50 scale combination of the Volvo FM and a low curtainside cold cast trailer body. It's in the attractive Rugby Cement livery. From the chromed hubs and fuel tank to the accurate RMC livery, from the detailed cab interior to the separately applied rear view mirrors, this is an impecable model. Shop here

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.

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...