Wednesday, November 28, 2012

VW T2b HOCHDACH-KASTENWAGEN


If you like postal vehicles, this sunny German Bundespost Vee-dub will be a great addition to your collection. Yellow paint has a reputation for poor coverage but this model's 'skin bucks the trend, and there's also some pleasing underside detail for added value. Shop here

BUGATTI 57 S GANGLOFF




Vintage style comes to the fore with this gorgeous 1937 Bugatti, which offers impressive detail throughout. The photo-etched metal side screens, bonnet catches and windscreen wipers are very fine, while the hardwood-effect dash, steering wheel and five-pipe exhaust make this a delight for classic car fans. Simply beautiful.Shop here

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

VINTAGE GLORY - SENTINEL - BLUE CIRCLE


This is Sentinel -Blue Circle, and features excellent tampo printing for the Cement Marketing Company limited and Blue Circle logos. The load is well done, producing an eye-catching and attractive model. Shop here

BEDFORD OB - BRITISH RAILWAYS


A Bedford OB in British Railways prettiest colour scheme - 'plum and spilled milk' - has the nostalgia alert signs flashing. This model is nicely finished, with 'Edmonton Victoria' destination symbols on the side and neat silver decoration. The radiator seems much more of a piece with the model than some previous OBs we've seen, and even sports a readable Bedford badge. Shop here

Sunday, November 18, 2012

NORSCOT 1/50 CAT 140H MOTOR GRADER





The 140H Motor Grader has a choice of two engines, the standard version producing 165 horsepower and the larger optional motor, 185 horsepower. It has an operating weight of 14724 kg. Motor Graders are used in numerous applications from leveling out new roads to grading land for a new shopping complex. A very Versatile machine and, in the right hands, a joy to see working.

The 1/50th scale model captures all movement correctly, from the swinging rear axle to the oscillating steerable front axle and articulating frame. The blade rotates through 360 degrees and levels to allow for contouring embankments. The five-legged metal ripper at the rear lowers and raises.

A glazed cab with detailed interior, quality graphics and paintwork, details also include metal steps to the cab and plastic air intake and exhaust. Shop here

CORGI 1/50 GUY INVINCIBLE - DAWSONS FARGO


The invincibles cab was, to all intents and purposes, the same as the Warrior's, so this 8 wheel dropside has much in common with the previous model. The company was based in Leighton Buzzard, though now Dawsongroup pic is a big operation from Milton Keynes.

The old fashioned, two colour lettering is neatly done and the model looks smart in red and cream. The wheels look a bit grimly plastic against the painted red of the chassis and mudguards, but this an attractive model. Shop here

Saturday, November 17, 2012

DAF 105 FLATBED AND SKIP LOAD-PAUL HINCHLIFFE TRANSPORT LTD-BURY



Paul Hinchliffe established the firm in 2004 with a DAF 95, for which he paid £10,000.  He is the grandson of one half of J & H Hinchliffe, the famous Walmersley, Bury-based firm and drove for the firm for sixteen years before the company ceased trading in 2001.  Paul continued as a company driver before going it alone, gradually building up general haulage work.
To maximise the usage of his tractor unit, Paul employed his father, Geoff, to do TNT truck work in the evening.  With business doing well, Paul extended his fleet with this immaculate DAF XF 105 Super Space cab, purchased from David G. Davies of Glossop.  This striking traditional livery was completed by Taylor Commercials with sign writing courtesy of Rossendale’s David Plant and was the featured vehicle in Truck & Driver October 2010. 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...