Monday, December 13, 2010

VANGUARDS 1/43 FORD CAPRI Mk3 3.0S - 1978 BRITISH SALOON CAR CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER


From 1975, the 3-litre Capri dominated the BSCC and Gordon Spice racked up 26 victories, winning the class every year from 1975 to 1980. In 1978, driving the 220bhp 3.0S modelled, he took 6 wins out of 12 races. Ford gained fantastic publicity from the Capri's success, so when the Mh3 was announced in March 1978, free 'update kits' were issued to the series' leading protagonists, which gave their existing Mk2 Capri's the up-to-date look and performance. The car modelled started life as a Mk2. Features include detailed interior, working suspension and authentic livery. Shop here

Sunday, December 12, 2010

CORGI 1/48 WARNER & SWASEY 4418 HYDRAULIC






A model of an American-built crane. The small cab unit swiveled on a short body carrying the engine, which could be hinged up for travelling. The model had four large blow-moulded wheels and four stabilizing legs. The crane boom in three collapsible sections which could be raised or lowered by a thum wheel at the back. The lifting hook could likewise be lifted or lowered by a second thumb wheel positioned at the end of the small boom. --The New Great Book of Corgi

Saturday, December 11, 2010

CORGI MINI MANIA - MIGHTY MINIS RACING - JOHN KIRBY


This racing Minis certainly make for a colourful display, and this is no exception. As always, the tampo printing is superb. Shop here

BRUMM 1/43 FIAT 600 ABARTH 750 MILLE MIGLIA


The model from Brumm is always accurate, very finely detailed, and well decorated. Among a number of recent releases is the Fiat Abarth, the 750 version as driven at Mille Miglia in 1955, and the 850TC from 1962. It is the attention to detail, sometimes very small detail, that makes these models special. Shop here

BRUMM 1/43 COOPER T53 CLIMAX 4CYL




This Brumm model is released in the standard range. The Cooper T53 is accurate down to the thin Dunlop Racing tyres and Cooper decals on the nose and wheel centres and the body removed to reveal the chassis. The version are both of cars as driven in the British Grand Prix in 1960, as the number 1 car by Jack Brabham, and the number 2 car by Bruce McLaren. Shop here

Friday, December 10, 2010

VITESSE 1/43 JAGUAR XK8 CONVERTIBLE - METALLIC AQUARMARINE GREEN





This is a nice Jaguar from Vitesse, with great wheels and a good interior. The headlamps and the wing mirrors are nicely done. Shop here

KYOSHO 1/18 FERRARI 250 GTO 1962 STREET BLACK




The 250 GTO was designed to compete in GT racing. It was based on the 250 GT SWB. Chief engineer Giotto Bizzarrini installed the 3.0 L V12 engine from the 250 Testa Rossa into the chassis from the 250 GT SWB and worked with designer Sergio Scaglietti to develop the body. After Bizzarrini and most other Ferrari engineers were fired in a dispute with Enzo Ferrari, development was handed over to new engineer Mauro Forghieri, who worked with Scaglietti to continue development of the body, including wind tunnel and track testing. Unlike most Ferraris, it was not designed by a specific individual or design house. The rest of the car was typical of early-1960s Ferrari technology: hand-welded tube frame, A-arm front suspension, live-axle rear end, disc brakes, and Borrani wire wheels. The five-speed gearbox was new to Ferrari GT racing cars; the metal gate that defined the shift pattern would become a tradition that is still maintained in current models. The interior was extremely basic, to the point where a speedometer was not installed in the instrument panel. Many of its switches came from the Fiat 500, and it was said that as the car was rushed into production, the original cloth seats were made from workers' overalls. Shop here

This car has the following features: open door, hood, trunk, has steerable wheels.Workable steering wheel. Rubber tires. Made of diecast with some plastic parts. The interior is extremely detailed.

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...