Sunday, November 4, 2012

CORGI 1/76 AUSTIN MINI VAN


Corgi Trackside is a series of 1:76 scale die-cast model vehicles. The range features a great selection of vehicles including cars, emergency service vehicles, vans, trucks and construction machines. Corgi Trackside models are the ideal accompaniment to any steam and diesel era ‘00’ gauge model railway layout. Shop here

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

BBURAGO 1/24 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE


This is the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible of 1998, featured in yellow. Good quality paintwork, and a high level of detailing, make this a very appealing model. Shop here

Thursday, October 25, 2012

JOAL 1/50 KOMATSU PC1100LC-6


The one model, a Komatsu PC1100LC-6 tracked materials handler, is also in 1/50th scale. This particular model is offered in four version: fitted with a clamshell bucket, which is detachable, a magnetic plate, a grapple, or as a set with all three attachments included in the box. The overall finish is rather good. Shop here

JOAL 1/50 DUMP TRUCK


The Komatsu HD605-5 Dump Truck model from Joal in 1/50th scale is certainly good value for money. Normally, the fine detail on dump trucks is nothing to get excited about-they are basic machines for dirty jobs and have to be strong and robust. However Joal have worked hard to get such items as grab safety rails in proportion.In addition, the tyre patterns are authentic and there is a wealth of other clever detailing. This is a pleasingly accurate replica of the 715 hp machine, which has a healed payload capacity of 52.3 cubic yards. Shop here

CORGI 1/50 DAF 105 OPEN TOP CURTAINSIDE WITH MOFFETT MOUNTY-KEN MALLINSON




Ken Mallinson established the business in 1973 with one van. His sons, Stephen and Andrew joined the business in 1980, expanding to three wagons and eventually took over the running of the business full time in 1987. Mallinson’s now boast a fleet of forty vehicles and eighty trailers plus specialist vehicles including the Moffett Mounty as available with this particular model. All of their vehicles are fitted with a state of the art vehicle tracking device which enable HQ to locate each vehicle anywhere in the country gaining complete visibility of the entire transport operation. Ken Mallinson & Sons Ltd operate out of Barnsley, South Yorkshire delivering general haulage throughout the UK alongside ‘Mallinson International’ providing worldwide services. This model features brand new open curtainside depicting an authentic load. Shop here

CORGI 1/76 LEYLAND PD3 QUEEN MARY OPEN TOP BUS - PEOPLE'S PROVINCIAL


This is Leyland PD3 Queen Mary Open Top Bus - People's Provincial, registration WOW 993T, fleet number 202, route 99C Solent Sea-Line (HMS Alliance, Stokes Bay, Lee on Solent, Bridgemary, Elson, Gosport Ferry). The neat open top Queen Mary casting looks good in the Gosport based fleet's 80's livery. Shop here

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

CORGI 1/50 MAN TGA FELDBINDER - JOHN MICHELL GRANGEMOUTH ROAD TRANSPORT


John Mitchell started the business in 1956 with one vehicle operating from Grangemouth in central Scotland. The business expanded over the years and in 1973 moved to a purpose built 3 acre haulage depot with new offices workshop and storage facilities at Earls Road in Grangemouth. Continued growth saw the acquisition of an additional site in Grangemouth in 1990 this is the Thornbridge Depot - a 26-acre site with 150000 sq ft of covered warehousing and storage capacity for over one thousand freight containers. The haulage fleet also expanded over the years and now stands at around 100 vehicles. The haulage operation is still based at Earls Road and a further seven acres of adjacent land was purchased recently for container storage. The Company is still family owned and managed by Iain Mitchell - Managing Director and his sister Catherine Weir - Company Secretary. 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...