Thursday, September 1, 2011

SCHUCO 1/43 VW PASSAT ESTATE

The Vw Passat sets standards of build quality in its class, and Schuco's model is a similarly tough act to emulate. You just have to admire the photo etched VW badge and the splendid roof bars, not to mention the neat interior. Again, the wheel hubs sum up the attention to detail. A real treat. Shop here

CORGI TRACKSIDE 1/76 SCAMMELL TRACTOR WITH ARTIC LOW LOADER AND GLASS LOAD TRUCK

This is a Scammell with a BRS liveried low loader carrying Pilkington glass. It's an impressive piece, and at a bargain price. The idea behind the range is that they fit OO scale railways - and in fact many have a railway fllavour.Shop here

1928 CHEVROLET DELIVERY VEHICLE



Introduced in 1987 ths model incorporates a single cast metal bonnet, cab and platform support. The platform is also a one piece cast metal and holds the plastic bottle crates and advertising insert. It utilises the baseplate, chassis, plastic base, plastic Chevrolet radiator and plastic roof.  Withdrawn from range in 1997. It features green body, black chassis, green deck, beige load, red board and chrome radiator.

Monday, August 29, 2011

BEST 1/43 ALFA ROMEO TZ2

This is the Alfa Romeo TZ2 of 1964, as driven at Sebring in 1966 by Geki and Andrey. It seems monotonous to keep making the same remarks, but to take a moment to examine the detailing on this model. Shop here

BEST 1/43 FERRARI 750 MONZA

This is the Ferrari 750 Monza, a finely detailed model as driven at Sebring in 1955 by A. De Portago. Shop here

ART MODELS 1/43 FERRARI 500 TRC



These come two versions of the 500 TRC of 1956, displayed in the box with the bonnet placed to one side so that you can see the fine engine detail. One version is as driven at the Mille Miglia in 1957 by G. Koechert, the model having a tonneau cover in place. Shop here



Second is as driven at the Swedish Grand Prix in 1957 by J.Batista Falla. Shop here

ART MODELS 1/43 FERRARI 166MM

The Ferrari by Art Models is truly excellenct. There is the Ferrari 166MM of 1948 to 1953, as driven in the 1950 Mille Miglia by Marzotto and Marini. 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...