CORGI - THE BEATLES YELLOW SUBMARINE DIECAST MODEL

 

 In early 1997, Corgi released a small catalogue showing the six month in the new Beatles Collection range. In a masterstroke, the catalogue style mirrored the collage design of the Anthology albums. To add effect, the catalogue was designed to appear like a record and placed within a cardborad sleeve.

The model has four small screws holding it together. Th front wheel is now roller and the conning tower rail and periscopes are made from polystyrene, instead of polythene. Both hatches have additional side bars inside to guide them to the closed position. The buttons to activate the hatches are now painted black.

The model sits snugly in its box and is accompanied by a small catalogue and certificate. A variation is known regarding the design of cellophane window. See more

NOREV 1/18 CITROEN DS 23 PALLAS

After a long gestation period, the DS was launched in 1955. The DS 23 followed in 1972, the Pallas was the top of the range. The model features opening front doors, showing richly appointed interior, and opening bonnet, displaying detailed engine and spare wheel. Shop here

MAISTO 1/18 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE DIECAST

 

Maisto makes terrific die cast models. This one is no exception. If you own a Chrysler Crossfire, or wish you did, you might enjoy having this highly detailed model to park somewhere indoors where you can admire it when you're not enjoying the real thing. 

The details are very good - hood, doors, and hatch all open. But that by itself doesn't guarantee a great model. Fortunately here, the details are all correct, with even the smallest parts faithfully modeled in the correct colors. The steering wheel moves together with the front wheels that may be posed in a range of positions. 

I like that Maisto even with to the trouble of making the wheels and tires the right sizes - with the correct proportioned smaller front wheels and tires and larger rear - to give the model the same aggressive appearance sitting on your shelf as it has at the curb! 

This model is of the normally aspirated, six-speed manual, so SRT owners go begging (or face the challenge of finding a 1/18-scale set of upgrade parts to make it so)!--Paul Mark Provencher "ppro"  Shop here

EFE 1/76 BRISTOL RELH D/P COACH - EASTERN COUNTIES NBC

This popular fleet vehicle dates from 1975 and carries the rather nondescript NBC livery. It has the fleet number RLE 742 with a registration of GCL 344N. The vehicle is working route 851 to lpswich. NBC fleet collectors will be pleased with this rendition. Shop here

AUTO ART 1/18 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE CABRIOLET

Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Diecast Model Orange 1/18 Die Cast Car By Autoart

It's amazing just how good the larger scale models are these days. All the opening features are provided - doors, boot, bonnet - but they are all perfects fits, so do not detract from the overall appearance of the model. Particularly impressive is the way the boot opens.

VANGUARDS 1/43 MORRIS MINOR VAN CARDIFF CITY POLICE DOG SECTION

The Morris Minor based van found favour with many UK Police vehicles as a general utility vehicle, FUH 167C was delivered in 1965 and was one of several used by the Cardiff City Police Dog Section throughout the vehicle's production life. See more

AUTO ART 1/18 RANGE ROVER 4.6 HSE

 

Is this the first time a Range Rover has been produced in this scale? Whatever, it looks superb. Particularly good is the interior, with seat trim and operating arm rests. Sporting superb paint finish, and excellent detailing, this will be very impressive on display. Shop here