April 2001
MORE RATIONALISATION
Anyone who read MAR 150 carefully could detect more signs of 'rationalisation' in the model industry, often described as being 'over-capacity'. The sale of Exclusive First Editions, the 'merger' of Provence Moulage and Starter, acquisition of Mira by Solido, transfer of Oxford Die-Cast production to the Far East, are all straws in the wind. Add to these the decision of Roco to discontinue manufacture of civilian vehicles, and many less-publicised cut-backs in forward plans by other companies, and you have a picture of further retrenchment in the industry. We still have some extensive lists of new releases for 2001, of course, but the ultimate ownership of many ranges is now in fewer hands. And we think we detect a slower development of totally new products, with a larger proportion of rehashed existing items in certain ranges, to make up some of the long, long, lists we see in this issue of MAR. There are a few big players, however, who are still pushing forward with big investment in new model subjects. Neither Minichamps nor Vitesse Group, for instance, intend to be the first to blink in their contention for top place in the model stakes. Another good year for releases, and thinner wallets all round.
A BUMPER CROP?
Following my note in MAR 150 about a perceived lack of news to fill MAR when it started, I see that our last few issues have had a bumper crop of news, features and articles. It seems as we go on, we get more and more interesting stuff to fill our pages. The last time I saw such a bumper crop was when one of our apple trees, previously not particularly prolific, suddenly produced three or four times the usual quantity of fruit, and much tastier than usual. Then it promptly died, and we spent all the Christmas holiday trying to remove the dead trunk (apple wood is one of the hardest woods, used to make cogs for watermills). Let us hope that is not an omen! Keep your contribut-ions coming in, then we can ensure bumper crops for many years to come, and no dead wood.
BUS STOP
RIETZE PROPOSED BUSES
Rietze have a long list of new buses planned for 2001, all plastic from Germany, mostly 1:87 (HO scale).
RIETZE 1:87 (HO scale) plastic buses
Neoplan Starliner 3 axle coach
Fortuna Köln football club, Wilde, Bitburger, Patro Tours (Belgium), Fuhrmann, BEX, Tieber (Austria), Kastler, Ulusoy, Graf's
Reisen, Klesener, Watzinger, Kylltal, Groeger, Schumacher, Kollek, Neukam,
Ahlberg, Sittenauer, Wiesinger, Sunshine, Dietrich.
Neoplan Megaliner 4 axle coach: Berlinein bus
Neoplan Centroliner City Bus: NIAG, BEX.
Neoplan Euroliner Coach: Steidl, Ertl
Neoplan Skyliner: Hannover Scorpions-Mundstock
Neoplan Cityliner: Lappland, Interbus (both Sweden)
Setra S328 DT three axle coach: Walliser
Setra S315UL: Baumeister-Knese, Möma-Bentheimer.
Setra S315 - S317 HDH: Crolard (315), Ludwig (317).
Setra S315 NF and S319 NF Buses
DB Zugbus (315), RVO (319), STI Thun (Swiss 315).
Setra S315 GT Coach: Tanner, Ludwig (HD)
Mercedes-Neoplan Citaro City Bus
Grazer (Austria), Lodz (Poland), V&W Oldenburg, TWE
Mercedes-Benz Citaro artic City Bus
Fürth, Arriva Groningen (NL), Chemnitz
Mercedes-Benz Cito City Midibus: Rainbow, Potsdam, V&W Oldenburg, EMT Madrid (Spain)
Mercedes Integro City Bus: Connexxion (NL), Quandt.
Mercedes-Benz 0403 RHD Coach: Soner (Turkey)
Mercedes-Benz 0404 RHD Coach: Krebühl.
Mercedes-Benz 0350 RHD Coach: Lindbauer (Austria), Hülsmann, VS Trafik AB (Sweden), Delijn (Belgium).
Mercedes-Benz 0345G artic City Bus: Bern (Swiss).
Mercedes-Benz Travego 3 axle coach: Vetter, Kaiser.
Volvo B12-600 and B12-500 Coaches: Stelert, Söllner & Pollinger, Kircher, Madörin (Swiss), '2001', 'Volvo'.
Van Hool T9 Coach: Van Den Berg (NL)
Renault Aries Coach: Jagsttalbahn, PTA, NVH
Renault Iliade Coach: Sabena France-Belgium
Mercedes-Benz Travego two axle coach
Polster, Oberbayern, Seitz, Friedrich
MAN Lion Coach: Fechner, Kaltofen, Scherr, Röder, Reingold, Vandivinit (Luxembourg)
RIETZE 1:160 (N scale) plastic buses
Setra S315 HD Coach: Milles, Wied
Mercedes-Benz 0404 coach: Oberbayern
Mercedes Citaro artic City bus and two axle City bus: Various liveries to be made.
AWM 1:87 BUS MODELS
AWM of Germany have new bus models for 2001, unprinted and in operator liveries.
Neoplan N516 SHD L Starliner three axle coach. (also in Starliner livery exclusively for Neoplan).
Setra new bus : two types (details withheld)
TRAMWAY MUSEUM MODEL
By Peter JohanssonThe National Tramway Museum has recently taken delivery of an exclusive model tram. Manufactured by Peak Horse of Hong Kong, the model depicts a Hong Kong tram, fleet number 11, in gold-lined green livery. This is the last variant of the model which will be made in this form, and is a worldwide limited edition of just 800. The model comes with a certificate of authenticity, and normally retails at £19.95. It is exclusively available from the Museum Bookshop. Postage is £2.00 (UK), overseas at cost. As a special offer, we are prepared to offer readers of Model Auto Review the opportunity to purchase one of these rare models at a special price of £17.95 plus postage. Contact the National Tramway Museum, Crich, Matlock, DE4 5DP
TRUCKSTOP
FIRST GEAR CHEVROLETS
By Terry LeonardAt First Gear, our latest diecast truck models are 1937 Chevrolet medium duty trucks, more than eight inches (200mm) long, featuring fully detailed interiors, hand-painted door handles and hinges. There are also chrome side mirrors, grille and hood ornament and Chevrolet Bow Tie hood side badging. Underneath are exhaust system, drive shaft, engine and transmission, axle assembly, and spare tyre. Among body options are: stake bed with wood grain floor, top-mounted canvas supports, side racks, and a chain closing off the rear deck; freight body with hand-painted roll-up curtain at the rear, tailgate with latch chains, load of cartons and canvas roof detail; a tanker with bucket box, side-mounted can racks and storage boxes, barrel carrier with security chain and grease cans, and rear discharge faucets with complete piping detail underneath; and a tow body with double-boom towing apparatus, wrecker sling, chrome cable hooks and pulleys, safety beacon, rugged push bumper and a five gallon fuel can.
DAHLMANN 1:87 KITS
Dahlmann is a German company making plastic kits, which include some German military trucks. Most of them are available in fire, ambulance, THW, Red Cross and other versions as well as standard military guise:
Ford G938, Hanomag AL28, Borgward Kübel (including fire version) and Einheits-Diesel.
ELIGOR 1:43 FOR 2001
New models planned by Eligor of France for release this year, all 1:43 scale: Gendarmerie: black with aerials: Peugeot 203 estate, Peugeot 403 estate, Renault Juva 4 estate
Police: Simca 1500 estate, Renault 4cvV Monaco
Racing car transporters: Volvo FH Jaguar 2000, Scania Topline Jordan 2000, Volvo FH Prost 2000, MAN F2000 BMW Williams 2000, Volvo
FH12 Arrows 2000, Renault AE BAR 2000, MAN Sauber 2000, Iveco
Eurostar Ford Racing, Kenworth T2000 Telefonica, Kenworth T2000 Target 2000, Kenworth T2000 Mario Andretti.
Other truck models: MAN TG tractor unit, Volvo 770 tractor unit (looks like a Kenworth T2000), Kenworth W900 Aerocab, Freightliner
artic Swift, Kenworth W900 Great Dane artic flatbed, W900 drawbar car
transporter, W900 Alta, Kenworth T2000 artic 'Great Dane' van, Kenworth W900 artic 'Kenworth', Freightliner Century S/T artic, Iveco
Eurostar Renaud, MAN F2000 Calberson
DAF trucks: XF95 Breger, XF95 Gefco
Mercedes Actros Exxel, Actros tanker Giraud
Renault trucks: AE Leclerc, Premium tanker Renault, Premium Caillot, AE Buffa, AE Carrier, Premium Giraud.
Scania trucks: Articulated concrete mixer, rigid frig van Buffalo Grill, Artic TFE, refuse truck
Volvo trucks: FH STG, FH Paxton
Paris-Dakar trucks: Renault, Scania
Fire Vehicles: Premium 'Groupe Electrogene', Renault 4x4 van diving section, Scania fire tanker, Premium Bemaex.
JOAL NEW FOR 2001
By Ray YoungListed here are the new releases for their 2001 range from Joal of Spain: 201 1:25 Manitou MLT-633 with pallet forks
202 1:50 Komatsu D155AX Bulldozer without cab
273 1:35 Sisu 860 Forestry tractor, load crane, logs
276 1:50 Komatsu PC11001 C-6 Tracked excavator
277 1:50 Komatsu D155AX Bulldozer with cab (metal tracks?)
284 1:25 Manitou MLT-633 with front bucket
285 1:25 Nissan Forklift truck
286 1:20 Ausa 175RMS small site dumper
350 1:50 Volvo FH-12 Silo truck shown with new livery, as M-Tec, blue and whiteAlso available from the Joal Club are three old issues: Ex-Dinky bulldozer in yellow/grey, Pegaso skip loader truck in red/yellow, and Pegaso articulated tilt trailer in red/yellow
FRANCE
MORE FROM MAJORETTE
Majorette of France have their usual extensive plan of new releaes in their various toy ranges this year. We'll pick out a few interesting points: Speed Shifters: a new range with two cars, helmet and figure in one livery, 12 types.
Mini collection: Roadster (Viper?), New Mini, Mitsubishi Pajero, BMW Z8, BMW Z3 Coupe
Ultimate Cars (± three inches long): BMW M3, Porsche 996, Audi TT, Mercedes CLK GTR.
Ultimate Rides: (four inch long bicycles): BMX, racer, mountain bikes.
1:18 motorbikes: Honda 1000VTR, Suzuki Bandit
1:18 Moto GP: Lots of current GP racing bikes, Yamaha, Honda, 500, 250 or 125.
TEN YEARS OF LE MANS
Benoit Moro began Le Mans Miniatures in 1991, making kits and handbuilt models in 1:24, 1:43 and 1:87 scales, first release being the 1991 Le Mans Mazda. Today there are over 70 1:87 models, and there are more complex 1:43 models in the Gold Line range. In 1:24 scale there are two grades of kit difficulty; Soft Line or Gold Line. Other associated ranges are Elysée (1:32 resin models of French cars 1940s to 1970s) and GTS (1:43 resin models of current French sporting cars).
New 1:24 scale models include: Panoz LMP-1 LM 2000, Chaparral 2F LM 1967, Rondeau M379 LM 1980, Audi R8 Le Mans 2000, Dauer Porsche LM 1994, and the Hawaiian Tropic Girls from the 2000 season.
1:87 models from Le Mans Miniatures include three Panoz LMP-1 roadsters, and in the GTS range the Renault Etoile Filante 1956 record car.
GTS 1:43 handbuilt models
18 Renault R21 Turbo 2 litre (March)
19 Peugeot 405 Mi16 (May)
20 Citroen SM (October)
04R Renault 12 Gordini Metge (June)Elysée 1:43 handbuilt models
576 Peugeot 202 saloon 1938 (April)
577 Simca Aronde Messagère 1953 (July)
578 Renault Frégate estate Renault Service (Feb)
579 Renault Juvaquatre La Vache Qui Rit (Sept)
580 Renault Etoile Filante record car 1956 (Nov)
ARGUS ON NOREV
The latest special edition of Argus Miniature is no 207, including the first part of the history of Norev, the plastic models from 1946 to 1988. As well as the 1:43 scale cars and trucks, also included are toys, trains, 1:78 vehicles and garages, 1:86 vehicles, and Norev models made in Algeria, the USSR, Czechoslovakia, Portugal and Singapore. The special issue costs 74FF (elsewhere in Europe 79FF) from SAFAM, Argus de la Miniature no 207, BP4, 78231 Le Pecq, Cedex, France. In three months time the second part will be published, on Norev metal models.
SOLIDO 2001 PLANS
After a difficult year for Solido collectors, in which many promised new releases seemed to be hard to find, Solido have lots more new releases for 2001:
RACING 1:18 (and larger) scale
VW New Beetle racing no 35
Peugeot 206 WRC 2000-2001
Citroen Xsara T4 WRC 2001
Mitsubishi Pajero Rally car 2001
Sodikart racing Go-Kart 2000 (1:12?)
PRESTIGE 1:18 scale
Jaguar XKR coupe 2000
New Mini 2001
Willys Jeep US Army 1942
Willys Jeep French Fire Service Tarn
Willy Jeep SAS
Ford 1936 breakdown truck Texaco
Ford 1936 breakdown truck Shell
Ford 1936 pickup with tilt Pennzoil
Ford 1936 tanker Quaker State
Chevrolet panel van 1950 Boston FD (new)
(This range now includes such ex-Mira items as the Chevy 1950 school bus or Police, Chevy Bel Air 1950, Buick Century 1955, Ford
Tudor 49 etc)
CLUB 1:18 SCALE
Porsche Boxster cabriolet 1998
Porsche 911 coupe 1998
Porsche 911 cabriolet 1998
Ford F150 pickup 1998
AGE D'OR 1:43 scale
Ford 1936 platform truck Perrier
Bugatti Atalante 1939 green-black (!)
Duesenberg J limousine 1935 red
Citroen C4F minibus 1930 Fauchon
SIXTIES 1:43 scale
Citroen DS19 1956 Ministry official car
Peugeot 203 estate rally Paris-Cape Town
YESTERDAY 1:43 scale
Simca 1000 Rallye 1 1972
Simca 1000 Rallye 2 1973
TODAY 1:43 scale
Citroen Xsara T4 WRC 2001
Peugeot 406 coupe
BMW Z8 1999
New Mini 2001
Alfa Romeo 147 2000
POMPIERS 1:43 scale fire vehicles
Peugeot 203 fire van 1954
Citroen Mehari fire radio car 1979
Renault 4cv, panelled rear windows, fire
TONER GAM I and II fire vehicles
Simca Unic open truck
Renault Master PC2 command post
Mercedes Unimog control room
Dodge 4x4 red, grey tilt
Hotchkiss H6 GS4 fire appliance
Berliet GBC anti-pollution truck
Citroen Mehari with Zodiac on trailer
Jeep with fire pump and water tank trailer
MILITARY 1 and 2
Citroen Mehari with Zodiac on trailer, olive
Panhard Serval armoured car, sand
Simca Unic open truck, olive
Renault Master military ambulance, olive
Berliet Gazelle, olive
GMC DUKW 353, olive
105mm artillery piece
Obusier field gun
Panther G tank, field grey
SU100 tank, white
GERMANY
SIKU FOR 2001Siku of Germany produce their well-known Super Series economy diecast models, plus Junior series trucks and the 1:32 scale Farmer series. New releases for this year:
Super series
VW Golf cabriolet
BMW R1100 RS motorcycle civilian
BMW R1100 RS motorcycle AVD
Mercedes-Benz C320 saloon
Rescue helicopter
Mercedes-Benz A-class AVD
MAN coach 'Star Liner'
Setra three axle coach
Wirtgen road maker with elevator
Road roller
Fendt Favorit 926 tractor
Fendt Favorit 926 tractor with trailer
MAN artic tanker Jet
Mercedes artic tanker Jet
VW Golf Deutsche Post
VW Bully T4 van telephone
Artic box truck
Four axle telescopic crane Kempmann
Skip lorry
Asphalt layer
F1 racing car, yellow
F1 racing car, grey-black
Jaguar S type saloon
Car recovery truck AVD
Junior Series
Large scale plastic trucks:
MAN-Faun refuse truck
MAN concrete mixer
MAN TL fire appliance
Farmer Series 1:32 scale
Grimme potato harvester
Fendt combine harvester
Krone baler trailer . Class round baler
Fendt tractor with front loader
Fendt Farmer 411 Vario tractor
SCHUCO FOR 2001
As we now expect from experience in recent years, Schuco have extensive plans for 2001:
Schuco Classic tinplate models
Examico Spyder (Porsche 550)
Kommando-Auto (reissue of 1937 toy)
Studio V Mercedes-Benz SSKL
Grand Prix Racer kit
Schuco racing motorcyclist 'Kradmelder'
Mercedes-Benz 170V saloon dark red 1:18 tinplate
Mercedes-Benz 170V Ambulance Red Cross, with nurse and ambulance man, 1:18 tinplate (May)
Volkswagen Beetle 1:18 tinplate (August)
Volkswagen Beetle cabriolet 1:18 tinplate (Oct)
Schuco Classic Motorcycles 1:10 scale
BMW R25/3 white or black
BMW R25/3 combination, white or black
NSU Max motorcycle white or black
NSU Max combination white or black
BMW K1200LT, red, gold or grey
Schuco Piccolo 1:90 scale Mercedes search light lorry, VW T2 van, Volvo 544, BMW 1500, BMW 507, VW New Beetle, Jeep with trailer, US Army, Trabant towing caravan 10 years after the wall, Bundeswehr set, red car set.Schuco Piccolo Motorcycles approx 1:43 scale
NSU Max, DKW 125RT, BMW R75 and Victoria BergmeisterSchuco Miniature Models 1:43 scale
BMW Dixi saloon, beige
BMW Dixi cabriolet, blue
Tempo 3 wheel open lorry, black
Tempo 3 wheel van, beige-dark red
Tempo 3 wheel tilt, beige-grey
Goggomobil, pale blue
VW T1 split window van
VW T1 split window pickup
Porsche 356 cabriolet open beige
Opel GT 1968 yellow
Opel Manta A 1970 red
Rover 75, green red or blue
Opel Tigra, dark blue
Opel Speedster, black
VW Passat saloon facelift green
VW Passat estate facelift bluePremium line plated models 1:43 scale
DKW 3=6, Mini CooperSchuco Trucks 1:43 scale
Mercedes-Benz L6600 military ambulance
Mercedes-Benz L6600 tanker BP Energol
Mercedes-Benz L6600 with trailer
Krupp Titan tilt lorry with trailer
Krupp Titan tanker Esso
Two axle trailer DTC
Büssing 8000 two axle open lorry
Opel Blitz S 3 ton two axle open lorry
New Unimog
Fendt Dieselross F20G agricultural tractor
Porsche Junior K DIesel agricultural tractorSchuco Classic Racers, diecast clockwork
Police set of two kits (Beetle and Microvan)
VW Bully split window van Fulda tyres
Go-Kart, green
SCHUCO JUNIOR PLANS
The Chinese-sourced Juniors marketed by Schuco will gain these models for 2001: VW Samba microbus, Toyota Land Cruiser SWB, Mercedes-Benz 300SL Carrera Panamericana, MGB cabriolet, Porsche 911 GT2, Porsche 356 coupe, Toyota RAV 4, Mercedes-Benz W125.
MINICHAMPS FOR 2001
Here are the extensive plans from Minichamps for this year:
Formula 1: 1:8 Scale
080000018 Arrows Supertec A21 De La Rosa 2000 (I)
080000019 Arrows Supertec A21 Verstappen 2000 (I)
080990022 BAR 01 Supertec 1999 Villeneuve 2000 (I)
080 990023 BAR 01 Supertec 1999 Zonta 2000 (I)
Formula 1: 1:18 Scale
180 000009 Williams BMW FW22 R.Schumacher 2000
180 000010 Williams BMW FW22 Button 2000 (I)
180 000011 Benetton Playlife B200 Fisichella 2000 (I)
180 000012 Benetton Playlife B200 Wurz 2000 (I)
180 000014 Prost Peugeot AP03 Alesi 2000 (I)
180 000015 Prost Peugeot AP03 Heidfeld 2000 (I)
180 000016 Sauber C19 Petronas Diniz 2000 (I)
180 000017 Sauber C19 Petronas Salo 2000 (I)
180 000018 Arrows Supertec A21 De La Rosa 2000 (I)
180 000019 Arrows Supertec A21 Verstappen 2000 (I)
180 000022 BAR 02 MugenHonda Villeneuve 2000 (I)
180 000023 BAR 02 MugenHonda Zonta 2000 (I)
Formula 1: 1:43 Scale
430 000015 Prost Peugeot AP03 Heidfeld 2000 (I)
430 000016 Sauber C19 Petronas Diniz 2000 (I)
430 000017 Sauber C19 Petronas Salo 2000 (I)
430 000116 Sauber C19 Petr. Diniz Malaysia 2000 (I)
430 000117 Sauber C19 Petr. Salo Malaysia 2000 (I)
430 000018 Arrows Supertec A21 .De La Rosa 2000 (I)
430 000019 Arrows Supertec A21 Verstappen 2000 (I)
430 000020 Minardi Fondmetal MO2 Gene 2000 (I)
430 000021 Minardi Fondmetal MO2 Mazzacane 2000
430 000022 BAR 02 MugenHonda Villeneuve 2000 (I)
430 000023 BAR 02 Mugen Honda Zonta 2000 (I)
Pit Crew 1:18 Scale
318 100021 Williams 2000 Refueller set (II)
318 100022 Williams 2000 Front tyre change set 1 (II)
318 100023 Williams 2000 Rear tyre change set 2 (II)
318 100024 Williams 2000 Jack set (II)
Pit Crew 1:43 Scale
3431 00021 Williams 2000 Refueller set (II)
343100022 Williams 2000 Front tyre change set 1 (II)
343100023 Williams 2000 Rear tyre change set 2 (II)
343100024 Williams 2000 Jack set (II)
Formula 1 Classic: 1:8 Scale
080 870812 Lotus Honda 99T Senna 1987 (I)
Formula 1 Classic: 1:18 Scale
180850011 Lotus Renault 98T de Angelis 1986 (I)
180860011 Lotus Renault 98T Dumfries 1986 (I)
180990120 BAR 01 Supertec Test car 1999 (I)
180990223 BAR Ol Supertec Salo 1999 (I)
181830005 Brabham BMW BT52 engine Piquet 83 (II)
181830006 Brabham BMW BT52 engine Patrese (II)
181860019 Benetton BMW B186 engine Fabi 1986 (II)
181860020 Benetton BMW B186 engine Berger 86 (II)
Formula 1 Classic: 1:43 Scale
430 770103 Tyrrell Ford P34 Monaco Peterson 77 (II)
430 770104 Tyrrell Ford P34 Monaco Depailler 77 (II)
430 750009 March 751 Ford Beta Brambilla 75 (II)
430 760034 March 761 Ford Jagermeist. Stuck 76 (III)
430 790027 Williams Ford FW07 Jones 1979 (II)
430 790028 Williams Ford FW07 Regazzoni 79 (II)
430 860020 Benetton BMW B186 Berger 1986 (I)
430 990120 BAR 01 Supertec Test car 1999 (I)
430 990223 BAR 01 Supertec Salo 1999 (I)
Karts, 1;43 or 1:18 scale
180090001 Kart red 1:18 . 130090001 Kart red 1:43 (II)
World Champion Sets: 1:43 Scale
402 858601 Set .l: McLaren TAG Turbo MP4/2B Prost 1985, McLaren TAG TURBO MP4/2C Prost 1986 (II)
402 909101 Set 3: McLaren Honda MP4/5B Senna 1990, McLaren Honda MP4/6 Senna 1991 (I)
402 929301 Set 4: Williams Renault FW 14B Mansell 1992, Williams Renault FW 15C Prost 1993 (III)
402 969701 Set .5: Williams Renault FW 18 Hill 1996, Williams Renault FW 19 Villeneuve 1997 (I)
402 989901 Set 6: McLaren Mercedes MP4/13 Hakkin-en 1998, McLaren Mercedes MP4/14 Hakkinen 99 (I)
McLaren Collection: 1:8 Scale
080 000001 McLaren Merc. MP4/15 Hakkinen 2000 (I)
080 000002 McLaren Merc MP4/15 Coulthard 2000 (I)
McLaren Collection: 1:18 Scale
530 001802 McLaren Merc MP4/15 Coulthard 2000 (I)
530 741805 McLaren Ford M23 Fittipaldi 1974 (II)
McLaren Collection: 1:43 Scale
530 734307 McLaren Ford M 23 Hulme 1973 (II)
530 734308 McLaren Ford M 23 Revson 1973 (II)
530 694304 McLaren M 8B Hulme CanAm 1969 (II)
530 694305 McLaren M 8B B.McLaren Can Am 69 (II)
530 684305 McLaren M 8A Hulme Can Am 1968 (IV)
530 744305 McLaren Ford M 23 Fittipaldi 1974 (II)
530 761811 McLaren Ford M 23 Hunt 1974 (I)
530 764311 McLaren Ford M 23 Hunt 1976 (II)
530 764312 McLaren Ford M23 Mass 1976 (II)
530 814307 McLaren MP4 Watson GB 1981 (II)
530 814308 McLaren MP4 De Cesaris 1981 (I)
530 714309 McLaren M19 Ford Hulme 71 (III)
530 714310 McLaren M19 Ford Sunoco Donohue 71 (III)
Ayrton Senna Collection: 1:8 Scale
540 381115 Arai helmet Senna 1981 (III)
540 381216 Arai helmet Senna 1982 (III)
540 381913 Arai helmet Senna KART 79 (III)
540 389027 Rheos helmet Senna 1990 (II)
540 389101 Rheos helmet Senna 1991 (II)
Ayrton Senna Collection: 1:18 Scale
540 861812 Lotus Renault 98T Senna 1986 (II)
540 871812 Lotus Honda 99T Senna 1987 (I)
540 921801 McLaren Honda MP4/7 Senna 1992 (II)
Alain Prost helmet Collection: 1:8 Scale
517380407 Helmet Prost 1984 (I)
517384127 Helmet Prost 1991 (II)
517389008 Helmet Prost 1980 (II)
517389115 Helmet Prost 1981 (II)
517389215 Helmet Prost 1982 (II)
517389315 Helmet Prost 1983 (II)
Sports cars: 1:18 Scale
180 646734 Porsche 904 GTS Buchet-Ligier LM64 (III)
180 646745 Porsche 904 GTS Pon-Koch Ring 64 (II)
186 716923 Porsche 917/20 Pink Pig Joest LM 71 (II)
180 762959 BMW CSL 3,5 IMSA Daytona76 (II)
180 792981 BMW M1 Procar Winkelhock 79 (II)
180 802980 BMW M1 Procar BASF Stuck 80 (I)
180 802981 BMW M1 Procar Denim Heyer 1980 (I)
180 802983 BMW M1 Carte Quester Pironi LM 80 (II)
180 836921 Porsche 956L Andretti LM 1983 (II)
180 836903 Porsche 956L Winner Lm 83 (II)
186 736006 Porsche 917/30Donohue Can Am 73 (IV)
Le Mans: 1:43 Scale
430 000907 Audi R8S Audi-Joest Alboreto LM 2000 (I)
430 000908 Audi R8S Audi-Joest Winner LM 2000 (I)
430 000909 Audi R8S Audi-Joest Aiello LM 2000 (I)
430 001451 Chrysler Viper GTS-R Oreca Beretta (II)
430 001457 Chrysler Viper GTS-R Carsport LM 00 (II)
430 006972 Porsche 911 GT3-R Repsol LM 00 (II)
430 006978 Porsche 911 GT3-R Del Bello LM 2000 (II)
430 006979 Porsche 911 GT3-R Perrier LM 2000 (II)
430 716717 Porsche 917L Siffert-Bell LM 71 (I)
430 716923 Porsche 917-20 Pink Pig LM 1971 (I)
430 731110 Matra MS 670B Beltoise LM 1973 (I)
430 731111 Matra MS 670B Winner LM 1973 (I)
430 731112 Matra MS 670B Jabouille LM 1973 (I)
436 661409 Chaparral 2D Hill-Bonnier LM 1966 (II)
436 661407 Chaparral 2D Winner Ring 1966 (III)
430 671407 Chaparral 2F Hill-Spence LM 1967 (III)
430 671408 Chaparral 2F Jennings LM 1967 (II)
430 786905 Porsche 936/78 Martini LM 1978 (I)
430 786906 Porsche 936178 Ickx LM 1978 (I)
430 796912 Porsche 936/78 Essex LM 1979 (III)
430 796914 Porsche 936/78 Essex LM 1979 (III)
430 816701 Porsche 936 Joest LM 1981 (IV)
430 816714 Porsche 936 Joest techno LM 1981 (IV)
430 816911 Porsche 936/81 Winner LM 1981 (II)
430 816912 Porsche 936/81 Mass LM 1981 (II)
436 911655 Mazda 787B Winner LM 1991 (III)
430 981627 Toyota GT-One Jap crew LM 1998 (I)
430 981628 Toyota GT-One Brundle LM 1998 (I)
430 981629 Toyota GT-One Boutsen LM 1998 (I)
430 781101 Alpine Renault A443 LM 1978 (II)
430 781102 Alpine Renault A442B winner LM 78 (II)
430 986768 Porsche 911 GT2 Haberthur LM 1998 (I)
430 991451 Dodge Viper GTS-R LM 1999 (I)
430 991454 Dodge Viper GTS-R LM 1999 (I)
430 991455 Dodge Viper GTS-R LM 1999 (I)
Daytona 2000: 1:43 Scale
430 001446 Dodge Viper GTS-R Chamberlain D00 (II)
430 001491 Dodge Viper GTS-R Oreca D 2000 (I)
430 006907 Porsche 911 GT3-R RWS D 2000 (I)
430 006959 Porsche 911 GT3-R Brumos D 2000 (I)
430 006975 Porsche 911 GT3-R Champion D 2000 (I)
430 706701 Porsche 917K Gulf D 1970 (II)
430 706793 Porsche 917K Austria D 1970 (II)
430 736959 Porsche 911 RSR Brumos D 1973 (II)
430 736926 Porsche 911 RSR Martini Dijon 1973 (II)
430 736984 Porsche 911 RSR Samson Monza 1973 (II)
430 706712 Porsche 917K Gesipa 1970 (III)
DTM: 1:43 Scale
430 001809 Audi TT-R Abt Aiello DTM 2000 (I)
430 001810 Audi TT-R Abt Abt DTM 2000 (I)
430 001820 Audi TT-R Abt Nissen DTM 2000 (I)
430 001821 Audi TT-R Abt Thompson DTM 2000 (I)
430 003701 Mercedes CLK AMG DTM 2000 (I)
430 003702 Mercedes CLK AMG Jaeger DTM 2000 (I)
430 003718 Mercedes CLK Tiemann DTM 2000 (I)
430 003719 Mercedes CLK Dumbreck DTM 2000 (I)
430 004808 Opel V8 Coupe Bartels 2000 (I)
430 004812 Opel V8 Coupe Menzel 2000 (I)
430 878067 Ford Sierra RS 500 winner Ring 1987 (I)
430 888025 Ford Sierra RS Wuerth DTM 1988 (I)
430 882613 BMW 635 CSI Schnitzer DTM 1988 (I)
Can Am: 1:43 Scale
436 736006 Porsche 917/30 Donohue Can Am 73 (II)
Rally 2000 1:43 Scale
430 008916 Ford Focus WRC Solberg 2000 (I)
Rally 1:43 Scale
430 811915 Audi Quattro Mouton TdeC 1981 (II)
430 821904 Audi Quattro Blomqvist Sweden 1982 (II)
430 821907 Audi Quattro Mouton Portugal1983 (IV)
430 841901 Audi Quattro Winner MC 1984 (III)
430 841907 Audi Quattro Blomqvist MC 1984 (IV)
430 841904 Audi Quattro Mikkola MC 1984 (III)
430 868008 Ford RS200 Racing Sweden 86 (II)
430 166401 Toyota Celica Auriol TdeC 1994 (I)
430 978705 Ford Escort WRC Sainz Acropolis 1997 (I)
430 978711 Ford Escort WRC Vatanen RAC 1997 (I)
Racing Trucks 1:43 Scale
439 000306 Mercedes race truck Tiger 2000 (I)
439 000307 Mercedes race truck DKV 2000 (I)
439 000308 Mercedes race truck BP Atkins 2000 (I)
Road Cars 1:18 Scale
180 029020 BMW 3.0 CSL 1971 Silver (II)
180 043200 Opel Rekord P1 turquoise 1958 (I)
180 043210 Opel Rekord P1 Caravan blue met 58 (II)
180 049020 Opel GT 1900 blue met 1968 (II)
180 049021 Opel GT/J 1900 yellow 1971 (II)
180 067720 Porsche 904 GTS 1964 Red (II)
180 067721 Porsche 904 GTS 1964 Blue (II)
180 089000 Ford Capri green met 1969 (I)
180 089070 Ford Capri RS yellow-black 1970 (I)
180 099020 Tempo 3-Wheel tilt green 1952 (I)
180 099040 Tempo 3-Wheel box Phoenix 1952 (II)
180120900 Alfa Giulia 1300 super ochre 1970 (I)
180120930 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider red 1970 (II)
Road Cars 1:24 Scale
241 245014 VW Karmann Ghia cabrio blue 1970 (I)
Road Cars 1:43 Scale
430 120702 Alfa Romeo 156 1998 Nuvola blue (I)
436 120920 Alfa Romeo tipo 33 road 1968 Red (II)
430 019100 Audi 100 1970 Red (I)
430 019120 Audi 100 Coupe S 1970 blue met (I)
430 010002 Audi A2 2000 black (II)
430 010300 Audi A3 2000 black (II)
430 010100 Audi A4 2000 green metallic (II)
430 010010 Audi Allroad Quattro 2000 black (II)
430 019420 Audi Quattro 1981 red (I)
430 019310 Audi RS4 2000 black metallic (I)
430 017229 Audi TT 1998 blue metallic (II)
430 017230 Audi TT Roadster 1999 black (I)
430 017231 Audi TT Roadster 1999 green metallic (II)
430 022200 BMW 2002 Turbo 1974 white (I)
430 025472 BMW 323i 1975 grey metallic (II)
431 028322 BMW 328 Cl Coupe 1999 yellow met (I)
431 028030 BMW 3281 Cabriolet 2000 red met (I)
431 02831 2 BMW 3281 Touring 1999 red (I)
431 020020 BMW M3 2000 black (III)
431 028472 BMW X5 1999 black (I)
430 028232 BMW Z3 1999 green (II)
431 028739 BMW Z8 2000 grey metallic (I)
430 121932 Fiat Barchetta 1999 black (I)
430121660 Fiat X1/9 1972 red (II)
430 085504 Ford Capri 1969 light green metallic (I)
430 085505 Ford Capri 1969 Violet (II)
430 082104 Ford Escort RS Cosworth 1992 red (I)
430 089501 Ford Galaxy 2000 black (I)
430 080200 Ford RS 200 white (II)
430 085104 Ford Taunus 1960 blue (I)
430 161524 Honda CR-X '89 gey metallic (I)
430 103200 Lamborghini 350 GT 1964 blue met (IV)
430 103100 Lambo Countach LP400 74 gold (IV)
430 103005 Lamborghini Miura 1966 yellow (I)
436 039400 Maybach Zeppelin 1932 dark red (II)
430 010120 Melkus RS 1000 1972 red (II)
430 033104 Mercedes 180 1953 red (II)
430 033135 Mercedes 190SL 1955 ivory (I)
430 033136 Mercedes 190SL 1955 light blue (II)
430 039101 Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3 1968 black (I)
430 039201 Mercedes 450 SEL 6.9 1974 silver (I)
430 039301 Mercedes 560 SEL 1988 petrol met (I)
430 038022 Mercedes CL 500 1999 black met (I)
430 038024 Mercedes CL 5001999 silver (I)
430 015202 NSU 1000L 1964 dark blue (II)
430 015404 NSU Ro80 1972 dark green (II)
430 015302 NSU TT 1967 blue metallic (II)
430 046060 Opel Admiral 1969 blue (II)
430 046160 Opel Commodore A 1968 green met (I)
430 040300 Opel Corsa 2000 red metallic (II)
430 049121 Opel Coupe 2000 black (II)
430 043005 Opel Kadett A 1962 blue (I)
430 045612 Opel Kadett C Caravan 1973 blue (II)
430 045624 Opel Kadett C GT/E '75 black-yellow (I)
430 043304 Opel Kapitän 1951 green (I)
430 046000 Opel Kapitän 1969 white (I)
430 040000 Opel Kapitän 1959 black (I)
430 046102 Opel Rekord C 1966 blue (I)
430 043217 Opel Rekord Pl 1958 Caravan blue (I)
430 043209 Opel Rekord Pl 1958 green (I)
430 048002 Opel Zafira 1999 silver (II)
430 112626 Peugeot 406 Coupe 1997 grey (II)
430 112625 Peugeot 406 Coupe 1997 red (II)
430 065534 Porsche 356 A Speedster 1956 green (I)
430 062334 Porsche 356 C Cabriolet '65 blue (II)
430 062322 Porsche 356 C Coupe '65 red (I)
430 062031 Porsche 911 Cabriolet '83 red (II)
430 069004 Porsche 911 Turbo 1977 grey met (II)
430 069102 Porsche 911 Turbo 1990 turquoise (I)
430 069302 Porsche 911 Turbo 1999 blue met (I)
430 065660 Porsche 914 1969 yellow (I I)
430 068002 Porsche GT3 1999 blue metallic (II)
430 068001 Porsche GT3 1999 yellow (I)
430 039004 Smart Cabriolet 2000 white (II)
430 039002 Smart Cabriolet 2000 yellow (I)
430 168921 Toyota Celica 2000 black (I)
430 166000 Toyota RAV 4 green (I)
430 166961 Toyota MR 2 2000 black (I)
430 171000 Volvo 121 1966 red (II)
430 171010 Volvo 121 estate 1966 white (III)
430 171732 Volvo C70 Cabriolet 1998 red (I)
430 171722 Volvo C70 Coupe 1998 red (I)
430 171614 Volvo P 1800ES 1971 dark red (II)
430 171624 Volvo P 1800 S 1969 grey metallic (II)
430171804 Volvo S70 1998 red (I)
430171814 Volvo V70 1998 red (I)
430 055002 VW 1302 1970 blue metallic (I)
430 055004 VW 1302 1970 green (II)
430 055034 VW 1302 Cabriolet dark blue (I)
430 055035 VW 1302 Cabriolet '70 yellow (II)
430 055105 VW 1303 1972 blue (II)
430 055104 VW 1303 1972 green metallic (I)
430 055134 VW 1303 Cabrio 1972 yellow met (I)
430 055135 VW 1303 Cabrio 1972 yellow (II)
430 055300 VW 1600 1966 cream (I)
430 055301 VW 1600 1966 blue (I)
430 055320 VW 1600 TL 1966 blue (II)
430 055310 VW 1600 Variant 1966 red (II)
430 050030 VW 181 Kübelwagen 1969 orange (II)
430 056008 VW Golf 1997 gold metallic (II)
430 051037 VW Karmann Ghia cabrio 1957 red (II)
430 058102 VW Lupo 1998 black (I)
430 058002 VW New Beetle 1998 black (I)
430 050420 VW Scirocco 1974 green metallic (II)
430 015931 Wartburg A311 58 Cabrio red-white (I)
430 015902 Wartburg A311 1958 green (II)
Cycle Line 1:12 Scale
122 001201 Ducati 996 Superbike Fogarty (I)
122 001204 Ducati 996 Superbike GB Hodgson (II)
122 001221 Ducati 996 Superbike Bayliss (II)
122 001247 Ducati 996 Superbike Reynolds (II)
122 001255 Ducati 996 Superbike Bostrom (I)
122 120000 Ducati 996 Street red (II)
122 133000 Triumph Bonneville 650 T120 '56 (IV)
Trucks and Buses 1:43 Scale
430 089000 Ford Transit Single cab 2000 red met (I)
430 089100 Ford Transit double cab 2000 red met (I)
430 089300 Ford Transit hitop van 2000 red met (I)
430 089400 Ford Transit minibus 2000 red met (I)
439 030080 Setra S8 Bus 1953 (IV)
439 069020 Krupp Titan Blue-red (I)
439 070020 MAN F8 tilt lorry (IV)
439 079020 Büssing 8000 S blue-red (I)
430 140070 Magirus S 6500 fire appliance (IV)
439 159090 Truck trailer blue-red (I)
439 350002 Mercedes L3500 Tipper Kohlen (I)
439 350022 Mercedes L3500 tilt grey DB (II)
439 360002 Mercedes 03500 Bus red DB (II)
439 380021 Mercedes Atego tilt Stiebel Eltron (I)
439 380041 Mercedes Atego Hammer-Timeshuttle (I)
Tanks 1:35 Scale
350 019000 pz V Panther G tank, late version (I)
350 019020 Jagdpanther late version (I)
350 010000 pz Vl Tiger I late version (IV)
350 040000 Sherman M4A3 (III)
350 020000 T34/76 1943 Production (IV)
Action Daytona 1:43 Scale
AC4 001403 Chevrolet Corvette C5R D 2000 (I)
AC4 001404 Chevrolet Corvette C5R D 2000 (I)
Action Performance items
Action Le Mans 1:43 Scale
AC4 001463 Chevrolet Corvette C5R 11th LM 2000 (I)
AC4 001464 Chevrolet Corvette C5R 10th LM 2000 (I)
AC4 008811 Panoz LMP Roadster Brabham LM 00 (I)
AC 4008812 Panoz LMP Roadster Katoh LM 2000 (I)
AC4008823 Panoz LMP Roadster S Asahi LM 2000 (I)
AC4978952 Panoz Esperante GTR Lagorce LM 97 (I)
AC4978954 Panoz Esperante GTR LE MANS 1997 (I)
AC4978955 Panoz Esperante GTR LM 1997 (I)
AC4998811 Panoz LMP O'Connell LM 1999 (I)
AC4998812 Panoz LMP Brabham LM 1999 (I)
Action DTM 2000 1:18 Scale
AC8 004803 Opel V8 Coupe Alzen 2000 (I)
AC8 004804 Opel V8 Coupe Winkelhock 2000 (I)
AC8 004807 Opel V8 Coupe Reuter 2000 (I)
AC8 004808 Opel V8 Coupe Bartels 2000 (I)
AC8 004811 Opel V8 Coupe Helary 2000 (I)
AC8 004812 Opel V8 Coupe Menzel 2000 (I)
AC8 004816 Opel V8 Coupe Modena 2000 (I)
AC8 004817 Opel V8 Coupe Scheider 2000 (I)
Action Rally 1:18 Scale
AC8 008905 Ford Focus WRC McRae 2000 (I)
AC8 008906 Ford Focus WRC Sainz 2000 (I)
AC8 008916 Ford Focus WRC Solberg 2000 (I)
Action Street 1:18 Scale
AC8 088020 Ford Cougar 1998 silver (I)
AC8 088060 Mercury Cougar 1998 gold (I)
AC8 089100 Ford Ranger 1999 red (I)
Action Sports Cars 1:18 Scale
AC8661407 Chaparral 2D Hill-Bonnier Ring 66 (IV)
AC8661409 Chaparral 2D Hill-Bonnier LM 1966 (III)
AC8671407 Chaparral 2F Hill-Spence LM 1967 (II)
ITALY TECNOMODEL FROM ITALY
Tecnomodel 1:43 handbuilt models from Italy have featured in previous issues of MAR. The range consists of lots of versions of these cars:
Alfa Romeo 33/2
Lancia Aurelia B20
Lancia Aurelia B10
Lancia Aurelia B21
Lancia Flavia Zagato
Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ
Alfa Romeo Nuvola 1995
Alf Romeo Sbarro Issima
Iso Grifo GL 365 1967
Iso Grifo 7 litre
Iso Grifo Targa
Porsche 904 GTS
Maserati 5000 GT 1960
Maserati 3200 GT 1998
Bizzarini 5300 GT
Iso A3C
Lancia B20 Zagato
Also, in 1:24 scale are Ferrari 250 GT Sperimentale and Ferrari 250 GT 1962. Prices of 1:43 kits are £30.00-plus, handbuilt £120.00-plus. 1:24 handbuilt models cost over £300.00 each.
BEST 2001 RELEASES
New 1:43 diecast models planned by Best of Italy for this year:
Lola T70 Spyder
9175 test car, 9176 Riverside 66 no 7, 9177 Laguna Seca 67 no 52, 9178 Brands Hatch 65 no 5,
9179 Riverside 66 no 98, 9183 TF 67 no 216,
9185 Oulton Park 65 no 4, 9189 Bridgehampton 66 no 30, 9194 Mosport 65 no 5, 9196 LM 68 no 6
Ferrari 312P Coupe
9180 Bridgehampton Can-Am 69 no 12
Ferrari 330 P2
9181 LM 65 no 19
Lancia Beta MonteCarlo Turbo
9182 LM 80 no 53, 9192 Monza 82 no 82,
9197 Zolder 80 no 51
Alfa Romeo TZ1 and TZ2
9184 LM 65 no 42 (TZ2), 9190 Sebring 64 no 53 (TZ1), 9193 Monza 67 no 27 (TZ2)
Alfa Romeo 33.2
9186 Imola 68 no 2, 9191 TF 68 no 182
Ferrari 250 LM
9187 Reims 64 no 8, 9198 Monza 66 no 21
Porsche 908/3 and 908/2
9188 Nurburgring 71 no 1 (908/3),
9195 TF 69 no 266 (908/2)
Future plans include the Ferrari 312P Spyder.
BBURAGO FUTURE PLANS
Here are the plans for Bburago's diecast range from Italy for this year:
1:18 scale or thereabouts: Fiat 500F, Fiat 500L, Fiat 500 Abarth (all 1:16), VW New Beetle RSI, New Beetle Cup, Ford Focus Rally, Shelby Series 1, BMW Z8, Mini Cooper 2000
1:24 scale VW New Beetle Cup, Renault-Schlesser Buggy, Shelby Series 1, Porsche GT3 Cup, Land Rover Freelander, Jeep Wrangler US Army, Ford Focus
1:43 scale Range Rover, VW Golf, Shelby Series 1, Renault Super Clio, Porsche GT3 Cup, Fiat 500, Land Rover Freelander, Ford Focus Rally, Jeep CJ-7, VW Golf Rally, Ford SVT F150 Lightning pickup.
TELMODEL FIAT 850s
New variants on the 1:43 Fiat 850 by Telmodel of Italy: Police, Motorway Police (Autostrada del Sole), Guardia di Finanza, Carabinieri green, Milan Blue Cross Ambulance Service, AGIP petrol. There is also the possibility of the Abarth version, for future release.
ABC FROM ITALY
Models proposed from ABC's 1:43 handbuilt ranges for 2001: ABC134 Pininfarina Rossa Turin show 2000
ABC135 Bugatti Chiron V1813
ABC136 Alfa Romeo Alfetta V6 pickup
ABC137 Alfa Romeo 6aC 2500, 6-7 seater
ABC138 LF Fioravanti F100 roadster
ABC139 Jaguar XK140 Loewy-Boano 1955
ABC140 Ferrari Alcador
ABC141 OM 150 tanker
ABC142 OM 150 fire vehicle
ABC143 OM 150 Scuderia Ferrari
RIO FIAT 128 VARIANTS
The latest 1:43 diecast models from Rio of Italy are all versions of the Fiat 128 four door saloon: Milan taxi, Police, Highway Police, First Aid Guard, Carabinieri, Guard Corps and Traffic Police.
NEWS FROM BBR
BBR of Italy intend to release three versions of the Ferrari 360 Modena: the 1999 coupe, the 2000 spyder and the car sponsored by BBR in the F360 Challenge 2000 USA. In addition, 2001 will see the 'Miami Vice' Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona 1970, Maserati 3.5 Boneschi 1964, Ferrari 250 TdF 1967, Ferrari 166 Inter 1949, Maserati Mistral 1964, Ferrari TR84, and Ferrari 512BB and TR. There will also be a full range of Ferrari car types and transporters, finished in an unusual shade of metallic blue, under the name Linea Blu, sourced from various diecast ranges. In April 2001 BBR will release the Ferrari F2001 Formula One car for this season, the press launch version.
PROGETTO-K PLANS
Progetto-K of Italy have various plans for future releases: Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA SA: various versions
Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV: various versions
Alfa Romeo Alfa 90: various versions (October)
Alfa Romeo Alfasud: various versions
Alfa Romeo AR51 Matta 4x4 (June)
In the Exem range, an Alfa Romeo Giulietta S2 longtail Le Mans car will be added this year, in various versions.
ART MODELS FOR 2001
Here are the 1:43 Ferraris proposed in the Art Model diecast range from Italy for 2001:
089 Ferrari 250 Spyder California Sebring 60 #14
090 Ferrari Dino 196 SP Nassau 63 #90
091 Ferrari 500 TRC Bridgehampton 58 #45
092 Ferrari 225S Touring MC 52 #92
093 Ferrari 500 TR Monza 56 #61
094 Ferrari 375 MM Pescara #28
095 Ferrari 290 MM Silverstone 57 #81
096 Ferrari 166 MM Spyder Silverstone 50 #38
097 Ferrari 225S-250S Vignale 1952
098 Ferrari 225S Sicily 53 #428
099 Ferrari 250 Spyder Sebring 60 #17
100 Ferrari 500 TRC Sweden 58 #4
101 Ferrari 250S MM 52 #625
102 Ferrari 166 MM Spyder Portugal 54 #6
103 Ferrari 375 MM Carrera Mexicana 53 #23
104 Ferrari 225S MM 52 #615
Future models planned include Ferrari 250P 1963 and 375 Plus 1954.
DETAIL CARS REVIVED
After a previous announcement that there were to be no more new releases in the 1:43 diecast Detail Cars range from Italy, it is nice to be able to report that there are new plans for 2001, all in various colours:
MGB Mk II open or closed
MGF open or closed
Ford Mustang Mach 3
Porsche Carrera RSR
Renault Clio Maxi
Land Rover FreelanderA company called Gieffeci is releasing a new Open Air Series which appears to re-cycle older and now-deleted models from the Detail Cars series (XJS, Diablo etc) including some versions in kit form.
SCOTTOY FOR 2001
Jonathan Scott gives us his advance plans for 2001 for Scottoy, the range of 1:48 white metal handbuilt models, based on old Mercury toys from the 1950s and 1960s:
Fiat 1500 Spyder: four colour choices
Lancia Flaminia: four colour choices
Bentley S3 saloon rhd: three colour choices
Studebaker Golden Hawk: three colour choices
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 'Abarth Plugs'
Possible future releases: Fiat 1300, Lancia Flavia
MR COLLECTION 2001
MR Collection of Italy plan to add these subjects to their range of top- quality 1:43 handbuilt models: Lancia Aurelia B24 spyder
Lancia Aurelia B24 cabriolet
Porsche 935 Baby Le Mans 1977
Porsche 959 coupe 1984
Porsche 959 Rinspeed cabrio 87
Ferrari 410 SA Dr Wax
Ferrari Dino 206S Prototype
Lamborghini Diablo GT, SE, VT
Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster, SV
Lamborghini Jota
Lamborghini Countach S
Most of these models will be available in a number of colours and variants. In addition there is a limited edition series in special liveries (only 100 made of each) and the Exclusive line with open doors, engine detail etc. There is even a special Diablo GTR by Bosica with everything open. We also have a list of items for 2002, but one year is enough for now.
PROTAR RACING HERITAGE
Tarquinio Provini was born in Piacenza in 1933. From a young age he was obsessed by all things mechanical, motorcycles in particular. He became a famous racing motorcyclist, but he suffered a disastrous accident in 1966, and was told by his doctors that his back was broken, so he would never walk, let alone ride, again. He turned to making highly detailed scale model motorcycles instead, and the modern factory which now stands in Bologna, with its extensive model range, is the result. Among the 2001 plans for Protar, his company: Mythic Bike Collection 1:9 scale:
Ducati 996, Kawasaki Ninja ZX7R, Ducatti 996 two seater, BMW Cruiser R1200C Classic, Ducati 748 two seater, MV Agusta 750 F4 SPR,
BMW Cruiser R1200C Avantgarde, Ducatti 996 Superbike, Kawasaki ZX7R
Superbike, BMW Cruiser R1200C Independent, Ducatti 996R, Monster S4, Manx Norton 500 1950, MV Agusta F4 Senna Edition (see pictures,
left).
Protar High Quality: 1:9 scale kits
Kawasaki ZX7R750, Ducatti 996R, BMW R1100C Classic, BMW 500 Rennsport, MV Agusta F4 Senna, Gilera 500 (reissue).
Protar Swift Model: 1:9 scale kits
Kawasaki Ninja 750 ZX7R, Ducatti 996 two seater, Ducati 996 Superbike, Kawasaki ZX7R Superbike, BMW Cruiser R1200C Avantgarde,
Ducati 748 two seater, BMW Cruiser R1200C Independent, Ducati Monster S4,
MV Agusta 750 F4.
Protar Swift Model: 1:24 car kits
Lancia LC2 Endurance Martini 1983
Lancia Delta HF Integrale Martini Acropolis 1991
Mercedes-Benz 500S 2000
CLUB NEWS
Citroen Model and Memorabilia Collectors Club: The CMMCC was started in 1993 by two Citroen Car Club members to provide a quarterly newsletter on Citroen models, books etc. Difficulties in keeping up to date with a printed publication have provoked the decision to only send out newsletters in future by email. Existing members who do not have an email address will get a printed copy until their subscriptions run out. For more information contact C David Conway at 152 Barkham Road, Wokingham, Berks RG41 2RP or email: conwayCV2@bigfoot.com
Enfield & District Veteran Vehicle Society: A speciality of the EDVVS Model Collecting Group is to have interesting speakers at meetings. In February Michael Driver told the history of Jaguar, and on 11 April Rob Miles will describe his two collections, hearses and three wheelers. Colin Penn covers chops and restorations on 13 June and Patrick Trench uncovers rare and weird Renaults on 10 October. Non-members are welcome, for £2.00 admission, at Whitewebbs Museum, Whitewebbs Road, Enfield, Middlesex. For more information on these meetings, or on club membership, phone John Harrison on 020 8508 8851, or email harrison@unisonfree.net
Coventry Diecast Model Club: The CDMC club model, for members only, is a Corgi Classics gold plated 1:43 Jaguar E Type 1961. The club has obtained 72 of the 4100 run, and members can buy one at £19.95. The CDMC continues to maintain its reputation as the friendly club, and in Wheelspin it has one of the best club magazines worldwide. Fascinating articles and pictures, news, jokes and information, make it worth the price of membership alone. And where else could you get nine pictures of Will Roe in one publication? For membership info, phone 024 7630 7700.
South Hants Model Auto Club: It is some time since we have seen the SHMAC magazine, but it is as interesting as ever, with articles on various subjects, with a bias towards competition cars. They are not all speed-mad in the SHMAC, though the excellent displays they put on at shows around the country are often themed to race and rally subjects. As well as the magazine, club members can attend monthly meetings and other events. For membership details, contact Charman Rod Fox on 0238 432226.
Volkswagen Model Club: Jim McLachlan continues to pack the VWMC magazine with news, articles and photos on all things to do with miniature Volkswagens. There is still a lot to say on the subject, and with the help of his team of international contributors, Jim will make sure it is all recorded in print. In the February issue you can read about VWs by Prameta, Nicky Toys, Wiking and dozens more makers. If you are interested in VW models, club membership is a must. Write to Jim at VWMC, 20 Waverley Park, Redding, Falkirk FK2 9RT, Scotland.
Jaguar Model Club: In the latest JMC magazine Gary Oxley gives us an interesting insight into the production of 'signed' limited editions. The next Club model was to be a Jaguar driven by Stirling Moss, leading to negotiations with his manager Donn Gurney who quoted a charge of £15.00 per signature (£750.00 for 50) but agreed to reduce it to £10.00 per signature in view of the Club's limited finances. Gary considers this very reasonable, so the limited edition of XKC005, Stirling's Jaguar C-type from Reims 1952, will bear the famous driver's signature. But you have to be a JMC member to be able to order one. Members can also order another special model, the XK150S Hartin fastback coupe, a kit by Provence Moulage or a handbuilt model (only 100 made). Club membership costs £18.00 (UK), slightly more elsewhere, so contact Gary at 11 Birchwood Drive, Ravenfield, Rotherham S65 4PT, UK.
The Lansdowne Collectors Club: The Lansdowne Club was formed in September 1999 by Robert and Simon Timmis, devoted to the British and Swedish model cars made by Lansdowne and Robeddie. Members get four magazines a year and an annual exclusive club model. In the first year, the club model was a 1956 Ford Zephyr Six Convertible de ville (half open), in ivory with blue hood or mandarin red with black hood, only 130 of each colour made. The second year club model is a 1937 Jensen Dual Cowl Phaeton in red with cream interior, white wall tyres and chrome wire wheels. there are also two Omen miniatures figures, Cary Grant and a lady. Membership costs £17.00 (UK), £21.00 (Europe), £23.00 (Rest of World), write to: Robert Timmis, Lansdowne Collectors Club, 203 Northwich Road, Lower Stretton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4PF, England. Tel: 01925-730504
Lledo Enthusiast and Variations Club: Bill Alexander continues to keep his members up to date with a newsletter every alternate month. The latest edition lists Days Gone Ford T cars, and all Mini or Mini Cooper variants. Bill also describes all recent Lledo issues, bemoaning the dearth of information from Corgi, even misinformation in the case of the US Chevron series, which he was assured would include no new releases. Then an American friend pointed out that three new models had been announced including an aeroplane (from the new series listed in avia mini XV), but at prices almost double the previous series. Bill is, understandably, a bit peeved. For membership details contact Bill at 33 North Town Moor, Maidenhead, Berks SL6 7JR.
BOOK REVIEWS
PROMOTIONAL CARS & TRUCKS 1934-38 by Steve Butler,
Published by Schiffer.
280 x 215mm, 144 pages, softbound.
ISBN: 0-7643-1232-4.
Distributed in Europe by Bushwood Books, 6 Marksbury Avenue, Kew Gardens, Surrey TW9 4JF.
Available from the distributors at £24.95 inc UK p&p, add £5.50 postage surface mail elsewhere (credit cards taken).
Many, if not most, American model vehicle collectors were first introduced to the hobby by the acquisition of a 'promo'. Some of these model cars were intended to promote events, such as World Fairs, or products including auto-related and consumer items, but mostly when we say 'promotionals, it is taken to mean the models produced for car dealerships to encourage sales of new automobiles. These models were made of cast metal or rubber at first, but when plastic became the medium of choice the detail levels improved considerably. A dealer could display a complete line of newly launched cars, sedans, coupes, convertibles, wagons, and maybe all the colour options, even though he didn't have all the full-size cars in his showroom. The models could be used as 'clinchers' to seal the deal, the customer taking away a model of his car, which would be delivered later. Or they could just be used as sweeteners, given to a potential buyer's child on the forecourt. Makers of promotional cars were sometimes also known for their other products, such as plastic kits, like AMT or Jo-Han (and often the same subject would appear later as a kit) but others are only remembered today for their promo models. Many promos are now very rare and desirable, fetching high prices, and this book includes a price guide, but collectors should be aware of reissues of certain models, which are worth much less than the original versions, and all are described here. This book is a very comprehensive survey of the subject up to 1983, with hundreds of colour photographs and many pages of listings to fill in all the details. There is also coverage of related literature, production methods, and much more. The author has told the story well, illustrated it superbly and filled in many gaps in our knowledge along the way. Schiffer Publishing have matched his efforts with the quality of production we have now come to expect from their many books on collecting. A fascinating read, and an indispensible reference for collectors of American cars.
Rod Ward
Yorkshire Woollen by John Banks, photo-graphs by G H F Atkins. Pub: Venture Publications, telephone: 01457 861508. ISBN 1-898432-28-7
West Yorkshire by John Banks, photographs by G H F Atkins. Pub: Venture Publications.
Both books: 64 pages, 90+ illustrations, 170 x 240 mm. Colour cover, softbound. ISBN 1-898432-29-5
Both of these titles are published in the Prestige Series which is specially produced to feature the photographs of Geoffrey Atkins.
Although I have never met him, I feel I have known Mr Atkins for most of my life. If you picked up any book or magazine on buses, from the 1950s to the present day, somewhere there would be a picture credited to G H F Atkins. These photographs are instantly recognisable as coming from his camera. I can think of only two other photographers that share this characteristic, but they do not cover the variety of subjects or the long time span of G H F Atkins. He was born in 1912, took his first bus photograph in 1927, and is still pressing the camera shutter today. Not only that, he also does all his own developing and printing. The editor of the Prestige Series and writer of the text, is John Banks, who has known Mr Atkins for a number of years. The first title under review here is devoted to the Yorkshire Woollen District Transport Co Ltd. The short introduction creates a 'feel' for the company and its operating territory, rather than making any attempt at a full history. The photographs cover the period from the late 1920s to it when the company became part of the National Bus Company. The name no longer exists, since the company become a member of the Arriva group. The photographic captions are brief but informative and the illustrations cover a good cross section of the fleet. The second book is on the West Yorkshire Road Car Company, a firm with which I am more familiar. When I was a child we travelled on their buses every week, and also for day trips and holidays. I also worked for the West Yorkshire company from 1975 onwards for about 15 years, so this book brought back many memories. This time Mr Banks makes no attempt to describe the company history, instead he relies on some reminiscences by Phil Battersby (who actually comes from County Durham, not West Yorkshire). Due credit is given to the help received from the West Yorkshire Information Service, help which is apparent from the photo captions. When I received these books I thought I would pick out three of my favourite pictures from each. This proved impossible, as they are all of similar quality, so I picked just one. The frontispiece of the West Yorkshire book depicts a Tilling Stevens with York Minster majestically in the background. This was taken in 1936 and is typical of G H F Atkins. Its quality could not be bettered today. Both books are essential material for bus enthusiasts, are good nostalgic fodder for the more general transport enthusiast and offer good value for your money.
John Hanson
NEW 1:43 FROM EBBRO
Thanks to Soichiro Takabatake of Tandhaus, we have news of 2001 plans in 1:43 scale from Ebbro of Japan:
Honda Civic Hi Deluxe (1960s)
Honda Step van
Honda New Civic
Honda Integra R
Honda Insight
Toyota MR-S Racing
Toyota Supra Racing
Japanese F3000 Racers
Also two large scale Premium Series cars: Honda S2000 1:24 scale: opening doors, bonnet etc. Honda RA300 F1 1:20 scale: engine and suspension detail
1:64 MODELS IN THE USA
By John WhiteheadHere is a note of some of the current models just hitting the market in the USA. All of the following are relatively recent releases here. They can generally be found at Wal-Mart, Target or hobby shops. they are all well made, well finished and accurate. Most, with the exception of Mattel, are real bargains. These 1:64 diecasts are getting as prolific as the 1:87 plastic cars are in Germany and they have been substantially improved in the last couple of years.
67 Mercury Cougar Johnny Lightning 204-02 (095) $3
34 Ford coupe rod Johnny Lightning 442-01 (567) $3
37 Ford coupe Johnny Lightning 442-01 (565) $3
70 Plymouth AAR Cuda J Lightning 291-07 PM226 $3
55 Chrysler 300C Johnny Lightning 310-02 (141) $3
56 Chevrolet Bel Air Conv. J Lightning 454-01 240 $3
67 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 HT J Lightning 204-02 (099) $3
Volkswagen New Beetle Kinsmart $2
VW split window microbus Kinsmart $2
70 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 Ertl 32361 $5
59 Chevrolet El Camino Mattel 26791 $8
EVENTS
TRAMWAY MUSEUM SHOW
By Peter JohanssonOn 28 and 29 April, we are holding a Road Transport Models Show. Although it is primarily intended for those who build or modify models, there will also be a fair showing of collectable road transport models. A number of exhibitors from the Model Bus Federation and the National Association of Road Transport Modellers have already booked display space. Traders are also being invited. We would like to make a special offer to MAR readers in the form of discounted admission, at the 'group' rate of £5.90 instead of the usual £7.00. See the Show advertisement in this issue of Model Auto Review. In addition to the model show, the Museum will be providing all its usual attractions and facilities, including unlimited tram riding throughout the day, and our usual range of displays and exhibitions, all included in the entrance fee.
MODEL PREMIER 2002
In an attempt to fill the aching void left when the doors closed on the last Modelex show in 2000, Richard Hutchins has announced Model Premier 2002. The show will be held annually, from June 2002, at Kelham Hall, Newark, Nottingham. It will be a two day show (trade and press on Saturday, public on Sunday). Richard says 'Model Premier is exclusively for white metal, resin and pewter model manufacturers and related businesses. It will never have retail shops included in the event, though manufacturers who are also retailers will be allowed. The show will not just be for model cars, it will also include makers of figures, boats, planes, trains and much more.' For full show details or to reserve a ticket, send a large A4 stamped addressed envelope to 21 Cherry Tree Avenue, Withernsea. East Riding of Yorkshire HU19 2LY, fax 44 (0) 1964 613451, tel 44 (0) 1964 614695, email show@modelpremier.co.uk. Richard has also set up an internet website at www.modelpremier.co.uk
LONE STAR OPEN DAY
By Geoff AmbridgeAn open day and exhibition devoted to Lone Star diecast models and toys, and also memorabilia is being held on Sunday 26 August 2001, between 2:00 and 5:00 pm at Mill Green Museum, Mill Green, near Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5PD. MAR readers are invited to join in and, (with the Curator's approval), to exhibit items from Lone Star collections on the day, subject to space being available. Among much else, it is hoped that a working demonstration of Lone Star 000 gauge electric trains will take place during the exhibition. The museum, located at a watermill, is open throughout the year, Tuesday to Sunday. Weekdays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; weekends and Bank Holidays from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. It has a wide selection of documentary exhibits relating to Lone Star, not usually on permanent view, but, if available, can nevertheless be inspected by special request to museum staff. For more information on the open day, contact the Museum Curator, Caroline Rawle, Tel: 01707 271362; Fax: 01707 272511 or email: c.rawle@welhat.gov.uk
WORLD NEWS
UNIVERSAL-EAGLES PLANSUniversal Hobbies' Eagles' Race range continues to grow apace. For 2001 they have these releases planned: 1:18 scale: many versions or colours of each:
Porsche 911 2.4L 1972, Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7L 1973, Porsche 962C, Chevrolet Deluxe Coupe 1941, Ford Anglia 1948 (street and hot
rod versions), Land Rover fire vehicles, Renault Sport Clio V6
(street and competition).
1:43 scale: Plymouth Belvedere hardtop 1964, Plymouth Prowler 2000 'Woodward', Dodge Viper Coupe GTS 2001, Dodge Viper RT/10 2001,
Dodge Viper Coupe GTS San Diego Sheriff, MGB GT (many versions
including East Sussex Police), Saab Sonett III, Land Rover 109 Series III, Willys Coupe 1941 hot rods, Renault R5 GT Turbo road and
rally cars 1989, Renault Clio I, Renault Clio Maxi, Renault Super
Clio V6, Renault Sport Clio V6 Trophy, Renault Laguna saloon, Renault Laguna estate, Ford Street Rod pickup 1932. Many versions of
these will be released, plus many, many new variants of existing
models, to produce a daunting release list for 2001.
1:32 scale: A new 'Country' collection:
Renault ATLES agricultural tractor
HOT WHEELS FOR 2001
New models from Hot Wheels for this year: 1:18 scale models
TVR Speed 12 green (July)
Corvette ZL1 1969 (February)
Custom 57 Chevy (February)
Dodge Charger (January)
Custom drag VW Bus (February)
Mercury Woodie 1950 (February)
Chevrolet Impala (February)
De Tomaso Pantera (February)
Ducati 996 SPS (March)
Porsche 911 blue (February)
Harley-Davidson Softail purple (March)
Ford Focus orange (July)
BMW Z8 silver (July)
Ferrari F1 2000 Schumacher champion (May)
Williams F1 2001 launch Montoya (May)
Williams F1 2001 launch R Schumacher (May)
Ferrari F1 2001 Launch Barrichello (May)
Ferrari F1 2001 Launch M Schumacher (May)
McLaren F1 2001 Launch Hakkinen (May)
Jaguar F1 2001 Launch Irvine (May)
Jordan F1 2001 Launch Frentzen (May)
Jaguar F1 2001 Race version Irvine (October)
Jaguar F1 2001 Race version Burti (October)
Jordan F1 2001 Race version Frentzen (October)
Jordan F1 2001 Race version Trulli (October)
McLaren F1 2001 Race version Hakkinen (Oct)
McLaren F1 2001 Race version Coulthard (Oct)
Williams F1 2001 Race R Schumacher (Oct)
Williams F1 2001 Race Montoya (October)
Ferrari F1 2001 Race M Schumacher (October)
Ferrari F1 2001 Race Barrichello (October)
1:43 scale models
Jaguar F1 2001 Race version Irvine (October)
Jaguar F1 2001 Race version Burti (October)
Jordan F1 2001 Race version Frentzen (October)
Jordan F1 2001 Race version Trulli (October)
McLaren F1 2001 Race Hakkinen (October)
McLaren F1 2001 Race Coulthard (October)
Williams F1 2001 Race R Schumacher (October)
Williams F1 2001 Race Montoya (October)
Ferrari F1 2001 Race M Schumacher (October)
Ferrari F1 2001 Race Barrichello (October)
JADI MINI COOPER
Jadi of Hong Kong join the legion of firms planning to release the BMW Mini Cooper 2001. Jadi's version will be in both 1:43 and 1:18 scale, each in a choice of five colours.
NEW FROM AUTO ART
These are the Auto Art diecast models proposed for 2001 release: 1:43 scale
Chevrolet Corvette Mako Shark roadster
Land Rover Discovery V8 1994
Subaru Legacy B4 1999 saloon
Subary Legacy GTB 1999 estate
Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen swb
Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen lwb
Aston Martin DB7 Vantage
Jaguar XJR saloon
Jaguar XJ8 saloon
Jaguar C-type
Mitsubishi Pajero 1999 lwb
Mitsubishi Pajero 1999 swb
1:18 scale * = many versions
Panoz Roadster
Subaru Impreza WRX four door
Callaway C12
Lexus S300 1999 Altezza RS200
Mini Cooper Millennium
Mitsubishi Pajero lwb 1998 lhd or rhd
Mitsubishi Pajero swb 1998
Mitsubishi Pajero Evo
Jeep Grand Wagoneer 1989
Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999
Lincoln Navigator
Ford Expedition Himalaya
Ford Crown Victoria Police cars *
Porsche 917K *
Toyota Racing truck 1998 *
Toyota Corolla WRC 1998 *
Toyota TS020 Le Mans *
Chevrolet Corvette C5-R *
Dodge Viper GTS-R *
Ford Focus WRC 1999 *
Subaru Impreza WRC 1999 *
NEW RAY PROPOSALS
Toys for the Real World is New Ray's sales slogan. They obviously think that the Real World likes its toys to be cheap and cheerful, with the occasional lapse of accuracy. Models planned for release in 2001 include lots of new colours on existing items, but these are entirely new: 1:43 diecast models:
Cadillac: 1955 Eldorado, 1959 Series 62, 1976 Coupe de Ville
Chrysler: 1955 C-300, 1959 300E, 64 Turbine car
Oldsmobile: 55 Super 88, 66 4-4-2, 70 4-4-2 W30
Pontiac: 1955 Star Chief, 57 Bonneville, 1966 GTO
BMW: 2000 Z-8
Mercedes-Benz: 1937 W125 Silver Arrow, 1952 300SL Carrera Panam, 1931 SSKL
1:32 diecast models
Honda: S2000 Sports
Fiat: 500F
Chrysler: PT City Cruiser, Pronto Cruiser
Dodge: 1946 Power Wagon pickup
Scania: artic car transporter R12-400
Peterbilt: artic log truck 379
1:6 diecast models:
Yamaha YZ 250 motorcycle
1:12 diecast models:
Honda Joker 90 scooter
Yamaha YZ 250 motorcycle
Honda CR 250R motorcycle
REVELLING IN SALES?
JOHN WHITEHEAD found a new sales brochure at his local Lincoln dealer in Cheyenne, WY. "It may very well be the first time that illustrations of model cars have been used in brochures for new cars', he says. The 2002 Lincoln Blackwood brochure features photos of the box art from the Revell kits of the Continental Mark II, Ford Woody 1931 and Lincoln Futura, with the strapline, 'The last time you were this excited over a vehicle, you had to put it together yourself'. The reply-paid postcard is headed 'Only serious collectors need apply'.
MAISTO 2001 COLLECTION
As one might expect from one of the biggest diecast model ranges, Maisto (May Cheong of Hong Kong) have extensive plans for 2001: Harley Davidson 1:18 motorcycles:
An unbelievable 72 models make up the entire history of Harley-Davidson in 1:18 scale. From 1903 to date, every shape, size and
variation of Harleys by Maisto. Amazing. Too many to list.
1:18 Scale - various ranges and editions
Chevrolet Impala 1999 taxis and police cars, Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR TF55 no 104, Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenlaut Coupe, Ford Explorer
Sport trac pickup, Jaguar X400, Ford Thunderbird 2002, Mini Cooper
2001, Chrysler Panel Cruiser (PT), Ford Torino Talladega 1969, Opel Speedster, Chevrolet SSR pickup, Chrysler 300B 1956, Chevrolet
Corvette Z06, Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM 2000, various versions, Audi R8
LM 2000.
1:24 scale: Chevrolet Impala 1999 Police, BMW Z8, Ford Explorer Sport trac, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Chevrolet SSR pickup, Ford
Thunderbird 2002, Ford Excursion 4x4, Chevelle 1966, Ford Fairlane
Thunderbolt 1964, VW Samba microbus, BMW X5 4x4, Chevrolet 3100 pickup 1950, Buick Rendezvous 2002, Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Show Haulers 1:24: A series of tow vehicles (pickups etc) with car trailer and car aboard, all in matching livery: e.g. Dodge Ram
pickup towing Dodge Viper RT/10 on trailer, in matching blue livery
with white stripes. 12 different sets.
1:32 scale: Chevy Bel Air 1957, Chevy Bel Air 1955, Ford Pickup 1937, Ford Coupe 1934, Mercedes-Benz 500K roadster.
1:43 scale: Ford Thunderbird 2002
Tour de Maisto 1:12 bicycles: Audi Quattro Trekking, Citybike, Giat TCR Once, Mercedes Hybrid, BMW Q6.S XTR, Q5.T Porsche FS Evo,
Cannondale Multisport 2000, Giat DH.
1:18 scale motorcycles: Cannondale MX400, XC200, KTM 520SX, Duke II, Mundi Mammut, Yamaha Road Star, BMW F650GS, Suzuki RM 250,
GSXR-750, GSX 1300R, Peugeot Elyseo 125, BMW C1 (various colours), Honda
Gold Wing (various colours), BMW R1100 RT-P (six Police versions), Triumph TT600, Ducati MH900E.
YAT MING'S BIG YEAR
Yat Ming of Hong Kong have lots of new releases for this year in various scales: Signature Series 1:18 scale
Ford T fire appliance 1914 (real wood ladder)
Ford F650 pickup 2001
Ford F250 pickup 1959 with station wagon top
Ford F250 pickup 1959 Samuel Adams beer
Pontiac Trans-Am 1999
Pontiac Trans-Am 1979
Pontiac Trans-Am 1969
Plymouth coupe 1941
Plymouth coupe 1941 pro-street
Shelby Series 1 1999
VW Microbus 1962 with sliding fabric sunroof
1:24 scale models
Car trailer carrying Wave Runner jetbike
1:43 scale models
Ford V8 convertible 1937
Ford three window coupe 1932
Ford pickup 1934
Edsel Citation 1958
Cadillac Coupe de ville 1949
ANSON FOR 2001
Here are the models planned for release by Anson of Hong Kong for this year: 1:18 scale
30398 1957 Plymouth Fury (above)
30397 1934 Packard (above)
30396 1931 Peerless
30400 GMC Terradyne
30399 Dodge Durango
30394 2000 Chevy Silverado
30392 Cadillac 2002 Escalade
30391 Cadillac 806
30340 Dodge Dakota
30393 BMW 2002 Turbo Racing
30389 1968 Mercedes 280 SL Pagoda
30405 Porsche GT3
30404 BMW 635 CSI street version
30406 Porsche GT3 RS
30395 Renault Spider BabyBel
30351 Renault Spider Elf
1:64 scale
90040 1957 Chevy Pickup
90039 1966 Buick Riviera
90038 1963 Chevy Impala
90037 1970 Chevy Chevelle
90034 Porsche GT2 911
90033 Porsche GT1 1997 ver.
90031 Ford F150
1:43 scale
80813 Dodge Durango
80812 Dodge Dakota
80811 GMC Terradyne
80809 2002 Cadillac Escalade
80808 BMW X5 4x4
80806 2000 Chevy Silverado
80805 2000 Ford Excursion
80804 1999 Ford Expedition
80803 1999 Lincoln Navigator
80802 1999 Ford F350 Supercab PU
80801 1999 Ford F150 Lightning
1:27 scale
10100 Monte Carlo
10101 1931 Peerless
10102 1934 Packard
10103 1932 Cadillac Phaeton
10104 1966 Buick Riviera
10105 1963 Chevy Impala
10106 1976 Pontiac Firebird
10107 1970 Chevy Chevelle
10108 1957 Chevy Camaro
10109 1972 Chevy Nova
10110 1957 Chevy Pickup
10111 1972 Chevy Pickup
10112 1999 Chevy Camaro
10113 2002 Cadillac 806
10114 2001 GMC Terradyne
10116 Chevy Silverado
10117 Dodge Dakota
10118 Dodge Durango
10119 Porsche GT3
10120 Monte Carlo Pace Car
FIRST GEAR DRAGSTER
By Terry LeonardOur l:25 scale die-cast metal top fuel dragster is First Gear's first venture into the exciting world of top fuel drag racing, crafted from more than 60 parts, with fully detailed engine including headers, valve covers, intake manifold, blower and blower drive belt, fuel pumps, oil pan, topped off with an injector scoop and detailed explosion straps. The dragster is more than 15 inches long: exterior details include parachutes and tethers, clutch brain box, Goodyear Eagle tyres on the rear and bicycle tyres on the front. Interior details include instrument panel, scatter shield, roll hoop, kick panel, hand brake, dashboard, and steering grip.
EURO MODEL RETURNS
We thought that Euro Model had disappeared for good when the Berlin company closed, but now we have seen a 2001 new releases leaflet, giving addresses in Mexico and the Netherlands. The product line looks familiar, 1:87 plastic German vehicles, rubber eraser cars etc but a few interesting buses are also listed, such as Neoplan N4026 double decker, Neoplan N6 minibus etc. We guess that these are in the resin series. Availability unknown.
THAT'S ALL FOLKS!
By Maz WoolleyThe Del Prado Ultimate Car Collection is now complete, and I have to say that my admiration for regular MAR correspondents has increased enormously, as I discovered that even writing simple reviews takes much more time than one would ever think. (But it is always so appreciated, Ed.).
#70 Nissan Skyline GTR 1993 silver right hand drive. A pretty good model of one of the ultimate hot cars, seldom seen in the UK and in 1993 not officially imported at all. The level of finish is frankly only just above the best of the Action Toys we have seen here over the last year. Only the separate mirrors, front lights, and the way the distinctive rear lenses have been captured lifts the model above market stall level. The very dark tinted windows made it difficult to identify whether it was right hand drive, let alone what the level of detail is inside. A squint suggests that the dash is, as usual, in fair detail but lacking decals for details and there is no trim detailing. Baseplate detail is restricted to the running gear and exhaust and is, as ever, marred by the mounting lugs. On balance the series has been worth collecting although, frustratingly, several interesting models mentioned in the publicity failed to appear:
Maserati Bora, Facel Vega HK 500, Lotus 'Spirit', Pegaso, Honda Civic, Vauxhall Viva, Hispano Suiza, Rolls Royce Silver Cloud. It's a shame that the Facel Vega, Pegaso and Viva were missed. There were only three really poor models, the rest were mostly pretty good, some exceptionally so for the price, though the current price of remaindered models means some could have been obtained elsewhere cheaply as well. I hope that the series has introduced some new collectors to the hobby who will visit swapmeets and start collecting other models. Here is my complete listing of the models from the series: 1 Jaguar E Type
2 BMC Mini Cooper [poor]
3 Chevrolet Corvette
4 Lamborghini Muira
5 Ford Mustang
6 Volkswagen Beetle
7 Renault Alpine
8 Aston Martin DB5 [poor]
9 Porsche 911 Carrera
10 Fiat 500
11 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
12 BMW 507
13 Citroen DS19
14 Cadillac Eldorado
15 Ford Model T
16 Bugatti,Royale [poor]
17 BMW 850i
18 Austin-Healey 100
19 MGB
20 Honda NSX
21 Duesenberg Model J
22 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
23 Lancia Stratos
24 Porsche 930 Turbo
25 Audi A4
26 Triumph TR3
27 Renault 4CV
28 Oldsmobile Toronado
29 Lamborghini Countach
30 Jaguar XJ220
31 Morgan Plus Four
32 Chevrolet Camaro
33 Ford Capri
34 Opel Calibra
35 Citroen 2CV
36 Mercedes-Benz 180
37 Porsche 356
38 Citroen 11CV
39 BMW M1
40 Lamborghini Diablo
41 Mercedes-Benz 350SL
42 Mercury Cougar
43 Dodge Viper
44 Cadillac Seville
45 SAAB 900
46 Jeep Grand Cherokee
47 Datsun 240Z
48 Mitsubishi Pajero
49 AC Cobra
50 Renault Sport Spider
51 BMW M5
52 Chevrolet Bel Air
53 Lincoln Continental
54 Land Rover Defender
55 Volkswagen New Beetle
56 Renault 5 Turbo
57 Toyota, Celica
58 Pontiac GTO
59 Subaru Impreza
60 Fiat Abarth 131
61 Mazda RX-7
62 Volkswagen Golf GTI
63 Alfa Romeo 156
64 Renault Dauphine
65 Peugeot 404
66 Lancia Delta Integrale
67 Toyota Land Cruiser
68 Mazda MX-5
69 BMW X5
70 Nissan Skyline GTR
HERITAGE COLLECTION
Corgi's French-market Heritage Collection continues to be augmented with new releases for the first half of this year. BERGER COLLECTION
70510 Renault 1000kg with high roof Berger
72011 Bernard Type 110 box van Berger
73007 Berliet GLR box van Berger
74702 Citroen T55 with bottles & crates Berger
ROAD TRANSPORT
EX70610 Peugeot D3A Postes
EX70511 Renault 1000kg Chambourcy
EX71007 Faineant box van Calberson
EX70611 Peugeot D3A Orangina
EX72914 Simca Cargo artic box van SNCF
EX70612 Peugeot D3A Brandt
EX70513 Renault 1000kg Lampes Claudes
EX70614 Chenard & Walcker Chenard & Walcker
EX70514 Renault 1000kg Renault Service
FIRE & EMERGENCY
EX70613 Peugeot D3A van Caisson de Recompression
73502 Berliet GLF ladder truck Marseille
MICHELIN COLLECTION
EX70902 Renault JL20 artic Michelin
EX70615 Peugeot D3A van Michelin
EX70202 Berliet GLR box van Michelin
EX70512 Renault 1000kg high roof van Michelin
PINDER COLLECTION
EX70903 Renault JL20 artic ticket office Pinder
EX72915 Simca Cargo box van Pinder on Ice
MATCHBOX NEWS UPDATE
Among news of the Matchbox range gleaned at Nuremberg Toy Fair is the following:
Coca-Cola range: Dinky and Yesteryear brands: Peterbilt and Mack B61 artics in various colourful liveries, 165-175mm long. Also a 1939 Peterbilt artic 275mm long (Dinky range). Yesteryear variants in various Coca-.cola liveries include GMC COE, Dodge Airflow van etc. Dinky Cruisers are US cars in Coca-Cola liveries, and the Premium series are more Matchbox Yesteryear commercials. Oddments include a Coca-Cola liveried 'Diddler-tram', confusing a trolleybus name with the Preston tram, and a 1:18 scale New Beetle in Coca-Cola livery. US Postal Service II: More commercial vehicles with reproductions of stamps on the sides. Special US cars: Thunderbird 1955, Studebaker Golden Hawk 1958, Plymouth Barracuda 1971, Cadillac CP De Ville 1959, Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 1968, Mustang 429 Boss 1970, Mustang 1964. Ferrari transporter: DAF artic. Mack B61 artic 'Models of Yesteryear' livery.
TROFEU FROM PORTUGAL
Trofeu have a number of new variants on their existing 1:43 models for release this year, notably on the Saab 96 (previously made as a Saab promotional), the Ford Escort Mark II and Subaru Impreza WRC. Totally new this year are eight versions of the Fiat 131 Abarth.
EDOCAR DIECAST TOYS
Edocar of the Netherlands have their toy vehicles made in China. New for 2001 are: Small scale (± 1:64 scale)
Cherokee 4x4 station wagon, Avalanche 4x4 pickup, US fire truck, BMW Z8, VW camper with roof extended, VW Golf cabriolet, Jaguar
XK8, PT Post van, Renault buggy, PT Cruiser ambulance. (Note: Vehicle
identifications are by MAR. Edocar just call them 'sports car' etc).
Super series (± 105mm long)
BMW Z8, PT Cruiser, Ford Sport Trac
Coca-Cola series: In addition to the usual red, white, yellow, silver Coca-Cola vehicles, Edocar have introduced a new 'Polar Bear'
range of six different pale blue vehicles, each lettered 'Coke' in
red, packed with Polar Bear key chains.
RENAISSANCE MUSINGS
By Etienne DhontFor us, 2001 is the Year of the new workshop! On 1 December 2000, we began to move in to our new place, at Salome, a little village near La Bassée, west of Lille. Moving took longer than expected. We only re-started moulding on 15 January, so please, be patient, we are doing our best to catch up. In 2001 we will continue the way we went in 2000: More 1:24 kits and transkits, and still some 'old' 1:43 subjects. Maybe modern cars will be modelled once they are old? 1:24 kits include the Ferrari TR60, now available (except the engine, still awating pattern), also a surprise, the Ford Mk IV LM 1967. The R5 Turbo and 911 SCRS are almost complete, only few details to finish The 935 K3 is on my desktop. I will probably do the same as we did in 1:43 scale for the Ferrari TR60, evolution to TR60-61 by s/n 0780 at Modena, then Sebring and later Le Mans 1961. Transkits: will include modern cars! Beginning with MC 2001, but some re-issues from Tamiya and new items like the Lancia 037 from Fujimi will make us refer to our old books and magazines. 1:43 scale: Apart from the French 206 WRC, no modern cars, The diecast makers are producing too many! The fully-detailed kit of the 206 is still awaiting reliable documents from Peugeot, no way we can do anything! Oldtimers: I'm continuing the Testa Rossa line: After the hybrid s/n 0780, a true TR61 is coming soon, then 330 TRI 1962 (the last evolution of s/n 0780); again, this means an engine to complete! The true 330P 1964 is on my desktop, also a 500TRC pontoon-fendered LM 1958 car, #25. Other Oscas will appear, first the Laroche car from LM 1956-57, a car that ended up rear-engined at LM 1961! For Porsche Fans: Following the success of the 935 Martini LM 1976, I will do the whole batch of Martini Porsches. Almost ready are a 911 RS 2.7-2.8 and the Mugello 1976 935/76. Later, the 935/76 first body (with normal headlights), then the RSR 1974 are projected, and a 935/77 is on the desktop.
VITESSE GROUP PLANS
You won't be surprised to learn that Vitesse Group of Portugal have extensive plans for 2001 releases, so we'll just touch on new cars for this year, in the various Vitesse ranges:
Skoda Octavia WRC, Citroen Saxo kit-car, Citroen Xsara T4 WRC, Subaru Impreza WRC, Fiat Punto kit car, New Mini 2001, Subaru Impreza WRX road car, Jaguar XK140, Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40, Aston Martin Vanquish, Jaguar XK120, Jaguar XK150, Jaguar XJR12, Jaguar XJR9, Chrysler Viper GTS-R/T, Bentley Sports 1930, Bentley Speed Six, Alfa Romeo 8C, Fiat Panda, Triumph TR4, Triumph TR5, Porsche 911, Porsche 934, Lotus 25, Lotus 33, Lamborghini Countach, MG Metro 6R4, Schelsser Buggy Dakar, Citroen ZX Rally, Peugeot 405 Dakar, Peugeot 205 Dakar, Bugatti T57C, Bugatti T57G. Racing motorcycles will include various Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki bikes. And the Vespa Collection is again promised for release this year.
GUISVAL FROM SPAIN
The long-established range of Guisval from Spain divides its production into two halves; Toys and Collectors models, so we'll take the 'toys' first: Campeón small diecast vehicles: Citroen Xsara Nokia, Scania telescopic crane, skip lorry, breakdown crane, concrete mixer.
Furia 1:43 scale toy cars: Toyota Corolla WRC Mobil or Cepsa, VW New Beetle GTi Mag Ice Trophy, Mercedes A Class Fire chief,
Mercedes A Spanish Traffic Police.
Collectors Models: 1:43 scale cars: Mercedes A, Toyota Corolla WRC, VW New Beetle, Ford Escort Cosworth WRC, Porsche 959,
Lamborghini Diablo
1:43 scale emergency vehicles: Pajero Police or fire, Espace Police or ambulance, Unimog fire vehicle or snowplough
Classic 60s cars: Seat 600, Mini Cooper
Also available are the well-known Classic Collection of 1930s cars, 1:22 scale motorcycles etc, and some 1:32 scale cars. In truth, these models are just as toy-like as the 'toy' ranges...
PLASTIC KITS
REVELL PLASTIC KITSHere are plastic kits to be released by Revell of Germany in 2001. The quarter of release is in Roman numerals; (II = April to June, etc):
07220 Jordan Mugen Honda F1 2000 1:24 I
07222 BMW Williams FW23 F1 2001 1:24 IV
07223 Ferrari F1 2000 1:24 I
07228 Ferrari 641 F1 1990 1:24 I
07229 Ferrari 126C2 F1 1982 1:12 I
07369 BMW M coupe 1:24 I
07324 VW T1 Samba minibus 1:24 I
0783 Mini Cooper 2000 1:24 I
07387 VW New Beetle Polizei 1:24 I
07388 Ferrari 360 Modena 1:24 III
07389 Ferrari 360 Modena Spider 1:24 III
07227 Ford Focus WRC Colin McRae 1:24 III
07560 DAF 95XF artic tractor unit 1:24 IV
07561 Iveco artic FerrariF1 race team 1:24 II
07562 Curtainside semi trailer Schmitz 1:24 IV
07563 MAN artic showtruck tanker 1:24 II
03126 SdKfz halftrack AA open 1:72 I
03127 SdKfz halftrack AA armoured1:72 II
03122 PzKpfw IV tank Ausf J (late) 1:72 II
03127 PzKpfw IV tank Ausf M 1:72 IV
03123 Cromwell Mk IV tank 1:72 IV
03125 Crusader Mk III tank 1:72 I
03121 PzH 2000 Self propelled gun 1:72 IV
03124 M2A2 Bradley infantry combat 1:72 IV
03052 SdKfz halftrack Greif 1:35 I
03048 M113A1 US Army apc 1:35 I
03050 Ural 4320 6x6 truck NVA 1:35 II
03051 GAZ-66 military truck NVA UN 1:35 III
03044 MAN 10 ton 8x8 military truck 1:35 I
03049 MAN 5 ton 4x4 military truck 1:35 II
03043 MAN 7 ton 6x6 military truck 1:35 III
03045 Leopard 2A5 tank KFOR 1:35 I
VOLKSWAGEN KITS
MDM is a Czech company which specialises in unusual kits. They began with vac-form aircraft, progressing through injection moulding in steel moulds to short-run plastic injection moulding using non-metallic moulds. This enables them to tackle more unusual subjects. Their vehicular activity is mostly military, including the Volkswagen family. In 1:35 scale they make VW Type 82E Beetle saloon, VW type 87 with sun roof, VW type 83 Reichspost van-ambulance and VW type 230 gas-powered, with bulging front boot lid. Other 1:35 subjects include PzKpfw 35 tank and PzBef 35 tank. In 1:15 scale there are a couple of light artillery pieces and a VW Type 16 Schwimmwagen (yes, 1:15 scale).
ITALERI KITS FOR 2001
Italeri will have these new plastic kits for 2001 release:
Cadillac Fleetwood c. 1930 1:24 (April)
Chrysler Phaeton c. 1930 1:24 (June)
Mercedes wrecker truck 1:24 (April)
Renault AE artic race transporter Red Bull-Yamaha 1:24 (Jan)
Curtainside artic trailer 1:24 (November)
Opel Blitz fire tanker c. 1939 1:24 (June)
DAF XF95 SSC artic tractor 1:24 (July)
M1A2 Abrams tank 1:35 (November)
LTV (A)1 Alligator amphibious tank 1:35 (October)
M-60 Blazer tank 1:35 (July)
M1 Abrams tank 1:72 (July)
Leopard II tank 1:72 (July)
Hummer Avenger rocket launcher 1:35 (October)
LAV-25 TUA 1:35 (April)
Panzerkampfwagen 38 tank 1:35 (April)
King Tiger tank 1:72 (October)
M4 Sherman tank 1:72 (October)
Opel Blitz open truck, timber cab 1:35 (June)
M4 Sherman tank USMC 1:35 (July)
Shelter container 1:35 (April)
M7 Priest SP gun 1:35 (May)
M3A1 Scout car 1:35 (May)
Dodge WC Ambulance 1:35 (May)
Crusader Mk I-II tank 1:35 (June)
Jeep ambulance (stretcher frames) 1:35 (April)
Demag halftrack carrying PAK 38 gun 1:35 (Sept)
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