CONTENTS of the print edition
Model Auto Review 231
Publication 7 April 200904 Cars in colour (captions page 06) 06 Opel Insignia Hans-Georg Schmitt, Germany 07 AVRE 8 Graeme Watt, UK 08 Chevy Flat-top Graeme Ogg, UK 10 Ford F150 Dave Turner, UK 11 Morris Commercial John Hanson, UK 14 Sear Models Ron Gersbank, South Africa 16-17 Cars 18 Letters 19 Talbot Solara Maz Woolley, UK 20 Rolls-Royce Update André Blaize, France 21 Competitions • K&R Estate Cars • 24 Books • Truckstop 26 New for 2009 • Captions to page 29 27 Club News Collated by Rod Ward 29 Buses & emergency vehicles
EDITORIAL
by Rod WardINCREASED INTEREST?
Not too surprisingly, most reports we received from the 2009 Trade Toy Fairs told us that trade was ‘quiet’. Rumours were rife of companies in trouble, but unless official announcements have been made (such as the problems at Märklin) we will not repeat any of those rumours here.
The published plans of most of the well-known ranges show a degree of buoyancy and optimism which we hope is well-founded. You can read here our first notes of these interesting plans. A number of collectors have told me that not only are they not slowing down their buying; if anything they are spending more, as their money is earning no interest in the bank. So, lack of interest may lead to increased interest...
AUTO REVIEW: STANDARD
The latest Auto Review book is now available, on Standard. This now unfashionable and neglected marque has an interesting history, populated by such characters as Maudslay, Friswell, Black, Ferguson and Alick Dick. Now for the latest appeal for material I can include in future Auto Review books: future titles include Sunbeam (plus Talbot), British tractors and traction engines, Armstrong-Siddeley, British coachbuilding companies, Alvis, Aston Martin, Lagonda, Hillman, Singer, aviatrices (famous lady pilots), and many other subjects. If you have any illustrations (advertisements, brochures, your own photographs etc) or any personal anecdotes you can offer, please send them to me as soon as possible for inclusion in these publications.
New for 2009
By Hans-Georg Schmitt and othersHere are listed selected new releases promised for this year, and first impressions noted at the trade toy fairs at Nuremberg and elsewhere. We are certain that not everything listed here will appear in 2009. Some may never happen.
ABC 1:43: Rolls-Royce Phantom I tourer Windover 1925, Rolls-Royce 25-30 country bus 1937, Rolls-Royce woodie estate, Aston Martin Indiana Bertone 1956, Aston DB2/4 Bertone 1954, Jaguar XM100 1955,
AUTO ART 1:18: Alfa Giulia, Alfa Montreal, Honda Ballade CR-X, Lancia Fulvia 1.6, Land Rover Discovery 3, Mazda RX-7, Nissan Skyline GT-R, Range Rover Sport 2006, Aston Martin DBR9 Gulf, Ford Mustang GT 1968 Bullitt. 1:43: Subaru Impreza MC 2008 Solberg.
BRUMM 1:43: Steyr Puch 650TR, Fiat 1100 van and estate police, Alfa Romeo 1900 1950,
BUSCH 1:87: Piaggio Ape three wheelers, Kramer KL11 tractor, Tabbert caravan,
CIJ replicas by Norev: Tinplate: Renault Viva Grand Sport with caravan. Diecast: Renault Fainéant artic tractor, various trailers, Renault Dauphinoise Postes.
CLASSIC METAL WORKS Mini Metals 1:87 and N scale: Ford Crestline Coutry Squire 1953, Dodge Meadowbrook sedan 1950, Dodge Royal and Coronet sedan 1956. 1:24 American Metal: Oldsmobile 88 1955, Chevrolet Woodie 1948, Cadillac Eldorado 1953, Chevrolet roadster 1941.
CMC 1:18: Audi 225 Roadster 1935, Mercedes 300SLR Uhlenlaut coupe 1955, Ferrari 250GT SWB 1961, Ferrari 250 TR 1958, Ferrari Dino 156 F1 Sharknose 1961, 1:12: Horch 853 copper body 1937, Ferrari Dino 156 F1 Sharknose 1961,
IST 1:43 by Ixo: GAZ 69 4x4, Volga M21, Wartburg 353, Trabant 601 Kombi, EMW 340-2 police, UAZ 469 4x4, Lada VAZ 2103, IFA F9 cabriolet, AWZ P70, UAZ 452 minibus, Trabant 601 field car, Wartburg, 313 sport coupe, GAZ 12 Zim limousine, Barkas B1000 minibus, Wartburg 312 saloon, Moskvitch 402, Zaz 966, Trabant P50 saloon, Wartburg 353 pickup, Moskvitch 400 saloon, UAZ 469 medical 4x4, Volga M24 police, AWZ P70 coupe, Sachsenring P3 4x4 1960, Barkas B1000 pickup, Moskvitch 407 police Hungary, Barkas B1000 police DDR, Barkas B1000 Czech police, IFA Framo V901 van. Wartburg 311 coupe, IFA Framo post van, IFA F8 cabrio, EMW 340 estate, Wartburg 311 estate, IFA F9 saloon, EMW 340 ambulance, IFA F8 saloon, Wartburg 353 fire, Wartburg 353 estate, Warszawa 201 1960, Syrena 102 1962, FSO Polonez 1978, Polski Fiat 125P, Warszawa 223 1969, Polski Fiat 126P, Zuka-07 van 1976, Skoda 1000MB saloon, Lada Niva Vaz-2121 1978 4x4.
IXO 1:43: BMW M3 Evo 1990, Ford Sierra Cosworth Luxembourg police, DB Panhard HBR5, Aston Martin DB5 GT, Volvo 144, talbot Matra Murena, Fiat 124 Sport Coupe, mercedes 220SE, Talbot Samba cabriolet, Citroen AX Mirage, Austin Seven van Royal Mail, Renault Clio Maxi test, Hotchkiss 686GS 1949, Mercedes 350SL W107, Mercedes SL500 R129, Simca CG 1300 coupe, Mercedes 230SL W113, Ford Granada II saloon, Renault 25 Ph I. Citroen H van Motta ice cream van, Mercedes 500SE W126, Citroen Mehari Plage, Ford Taunus 1.6GL 1981, Lotus Exige S 1006, Jaguar XK cabrio 2005, Ford Mustang GT police 2005, Aston Martin Vantage 2005, Peugeot 106 ‘Rallye’, Mercedes SLK200 2006, Mini Cooper police USA 2004, Mercedes S500 W140 1994, Maserati Quattroporte 2008, Le Mans Winners: Bentley 1927 and 1928, Matra 1972 and 1973, Audi 2001. Museum: Hispano-Suiza tulipwood 1924, Mercedes 460 Nurburg Pullman 1931, Mercedes 500K Autobahn Kurier 1935, Renault Suprastella open 1939, Bugatti T57S Atlantic, Mercedes 770 Grosser cabriolet 1939, Mercedes Simplex 35hp 1901, Hispano-Suiza J12 Coupe de Ville Fernandez & Darrin 1933, Lancia Astura Pininfarina open 1934, Cord 812 Phaeton open 1937.
ITALERI 1:32, 1:18, 1:12 diecast: Piaggio Ape three wheeler commercial vehicles (like the Hachette 1:43?).
KYOSHO 1:12: Lamborghini Countach LP5000S, Lamborghini Miura P400. 1:18: BMW M6, BMW X6, BMW Z4 M coupe, BMW 120i convertible. BMW 135i coupe, Caterham Super Seven, Lancia Stratos HF, Lamborghini Urraco P250, Nissan GT-R R35, Datsun 240Z BRE. 1:43: Caterham Super Seven, Lamborghini Gallardo, Lancia Stratos Gr5, Mazda RX-7, Nissan GT-R R35, Nissan Skyline GT-R KPGC-10, Datsun 240Z sport racing, Nissan R390 GT1 LM98,
MAISTO 1:18: Ford Mustang fastback 1967, Ford Mustang GT convertible 2008. 1:24: VW Golf R32, VW 1600 estate 1967, VW 1500 fastback 1967, Opel GT 2008, Buick Century police car 1955, Mercedes CL63 AMG, Hummer HX concept 2008, Saturn Sky 2008, Audi R8, Dodge Challenger 2008, Ford Escort RS 1994, Shelby Series 1 1999, Shelby Cobra 427 1965, Dodge Challenger coupe and convertible 1970, Chevrolet Corvette 1957, VW 1600 three-box saloon, Chevrolet Nova SS 1970, Ford Mustang GT 1967, Chevrolet Malibu SS 1965, Chevrolet Camaro SS396 convertible 1968, Dodge Charger R/T 1969. The 1:18 Vespa collection now includes 34 different models.
MINICHAMPS 1:18: Citroen 2CV, Ford Escort Mk II. 1:43: Alfetta 1972, Alfa 1600 Junior Z 1972, Alfa 164 V6 1992, Aston Martin Vantage Spyder 2008, Bentley S2 1960, Mini Cooper Clubman, Opel Kadett C Aero, Peugeot 204, Mercedes 300B of Konrad Adenauer, Mercedes G4 of Francisco Franco 1934, Renault 19 saloon and cabrio, Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II, Rover Vitesse V8 1986, Shelby Cobra Mk I 1962,
NEO 1:18: BMW 3200 CS Bertone, Jaguar Mk VIII, Jaguar Mk IX, Saab 96 1963, Citroen CX GTI, Bugatti T57 SC Atlantic, Saab 99. 1:43: Saab 99, Volvo 145, Volvo 164, Ford Granada Mk I coupe, Jaguar XJ40 Sovereign, NSU 1200, BMW 2002 Baur cabriolet, BMW 323i Baur cabriolet, Ford Taunus P6, Ford Scorpio, Jensen Interceptor III, Alvis TD21 coupe and cabriolet, Facellia, Iso Rivolta, Iso Grifo, Cadillac Seville 1976, Lincoln Mk V 1978, Monteverdi Safari, Monteverdi 375L, Reliant Scimitar GTE, Citroen CX Orphée cabriolet, Volga GAZ M22, Seat Leon Cupra 1997.
EBBRO 1:43: Dome S102 LM 2008.
EPOCHE 1:87: Bedford A dropside truck.
MÄRKLIN 4MFOR 1:87 ATF2 Dingo, Fennek, Yak, Fuchs, Serval, Puma afv, Leopard I MBT, M48G MBT.
NOREV 1:18: Porsche 911 2008 coupe and cabriolet, Audi A4 DTM, Porsche RS Spyder LM 2008, Renault Estafette Team Alpine Renault, Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 2006. 1:43: Citroen C1, Citroen C3 Pluriel, Citroen Nemo XTR, Chevrolet Captiva 4x4, DKW F102 2d 1965, Peugeot T3 2009, Citroen C-Airplay, Renault Talisman Geneva 2001, Citroen C2 Super 1600 Rally, Renault Galion coal truck, Fiat 500 2009, various Tour de France cycle race convoy promotional vehicles. 1:87: Citroen C6, Citroen DS23, Citroen C4, Peugeot J7 police.
PREMIUM CLASSIXXS 1:12: Mini 1996. 1:43: Zundapp Janus microcar, Goggomobil T250 coupe, BMW Dixi van, Mercedes L1000 Express van 1929, Phänomen Granit van 1927, VW T2a camper, VW T4 van, minibus and camper, Volkswagen V3 and V30 protoypes 1930s, Borgward dream car 1955, Victoria 250-Spatz, Mercedes W196 monoposto. 1:87: Phänomen Granit van 1927, BMW Dixi van, Mini Mark I car, rally car, van, Ford Mustang GT350, Ford F150 pickup.
PREMIUM X 1:43; new limited series by Ixo in resin: Lincoln Continental Mk V, Cadillac Eldorado 1976 hardtop and convertible, Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special 1967, Ford Capri III race 1980. Stutz Blackhawk 1974, BMW 3-series Baur cabriolet, Citroen 2CV Picasso, Volvo P445 station wagon and van, various versions. Fiat 500 NSU Weinsberg, Lancia Delta Integrale cabriolet, Lancia Delta Sélene convertible, Saab Lancia 600 GLS 1980, Lancia ECV1, Toyota MR2 Gr B.
Provence Moulage by Norev: 1:43: Toyota FJ Cruiser, Peugeot 308RCZ, Renault Grand Tour concept 2007, Renault Laguna Coupe concept 2007, Renault Kangoo Compact concept 2007, Citroen C-Cactus 2007, Peugeot 202 van 1951, Citroen C5 Airscape 2007, Peugeot 404 pickup 1967, Facel II 1961, Facel Vega Excellence 1958, Ciroen Cruise Crosser 2007, VW Golf GTi W12-650 2007, Saab Sonett I 1956, GT by Citroen 2008, Alfa Romeo MiTo 2008, VW Scirocco GT24 2008, Renault Ondelios 2008, Citroen C-Cactus electric 2008, Citroen Hypnos 2008, Renault Mégane coupe concept 2008, Citroen DS ‘Fantomas’ with wings, tailplane and jet engines.
RASTAR 1:14, 1:24, 1:43: Range Rover Sport, 1:6, 1:10, 1:14, 1:68: Land Rover Discovery 3, and many other cars, the larger scale ones with radio control.
RICKO 1:87: BMW Dixi, Jaguar E-Type open, Dodge Charger R/T, Jaguar XK SS, Maybach Zeppelin DS8 1932, Lexus RX350, Toyota 2000GT.
SOLIDO 1:18: Lotus Seven, Peugeot 55N delivery trike, Lambretta LD125 scooter with trailer, Renault 1000kg van, Panhard 24CT, Lancia Stratos, Renault Frégate, Aston artin DBR9 Gulf, 1:10: Peugeot 55N delivery trike, Mobylette moped with owner, Lambretta LD125 scooter with ‘pin-up’. 1:43: Simca Coupe 1956, Lotus Seven 1973, Ford Abeille 1954, Land Rover Discovery 3, Peugeot Bipper Tepee van 2008.
SPEC-CAST 1:16: Oliver orchard tractor, Minneapolis-Moline 445, U, 445 tractors. IH 340 industrial tractor.
STARLINE 1:43: Some of the models promised from previous years may arrive this year (Lancia Ardea van, Lancia D20 MM, Flaminia Presidentiale, Cisitalia 202, Opel Rekord P2 van. Opel Blitz van, Lancia Jolly van etc), plus a new range Luxss of 1:43 resin handbuilts (Osca MT4, Fiat Abarth 850 coupe and spyder).
TAMIYA 1:48: Plastic kit: Hillman Utility (military pickup Second World War).
TRAX 1:43: Ford XE Falcon Ute (pickup) and van versions, plus Australian Valiant AP5 saloon.
More news in future issues of MAR
OPEL INSIGNIA
By Hans-Georg SchmittEveryone at Opel has their fingers crossed that the new Insignia will succeed. It was launched on time; notchbacks and hatchbacks are already available, and the estate goes on sale in March. The Insignia has been voted Car of the Year 2009 and has over 40,000 advance orders. Schuco has made it in 1:43 scale for Opel. Hatchbacks and notchbacks are available, in Opel and Vauxhall versions. The mouldings are chrome plated, the interior is accurate down to instruments and steering wheel badges. The models are on sale initially at Opel dealers (lhd Opels) and from Vauxhall dealers (rhd Vauxhalls). Order references: Vauxhall Insignia Hatchback metro metallic blue Vauxhall ref VMC010-08; Schuco 07268. Vauxhall Insignia Notchback carbon grey metallic Vauxhall ref VMC011-08; Schuco 07263. The estate (Sports Tourer), will follow in March after the launch of the real car.
New partworks in Italy
By Bruno BoraccoHachette 1:32 partwork series diecast in China for Italy: Ape Collection: AC Calessino 1956, P50 1980, Cross Country 2000, P601 van 1978, TM P703 1984, Calessino 2007, AC4 van 1962, and P601 Pianale 1978.
Hachette 1:43 partwork series diecast in China for Italy: Mille Miglia series includes Fiat Balilla Berlinetta MM, Cisitalia 202 B coupé, Maserati A6 GCS, Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS, Osca MT4, Lancia D24, Cisitalia 202, Alfa Romeo 1900 SSZ, Stanguellini 1100 and Giulietta Sprint Veloce.
More News From The Marsh
By John SimonsAt Marsh Models we have released two new models on our theme of cars that raced in America in the 1950s. MM190 is the 1956 AC Ace of Bob Oker, pictured on the front cover. MM191 is a supercharged Lister Chevrolet raced in 1958 by Indy winner Jim Rathmann. This is probably the same car as used by Jim Hall the following year. We are now working on the protobuild of MM178 Jaguar XJR-5 from Le Mans in 1984. Following the success of our Ferrari P4, we will shortly get the decals to make the coupes from Daytona, Spa and Monza. Work is progressing on the P4 spyder. We have new models coming out thick and fast; we have test castings and decals for the NART Watkins Glen Ferrari 512M; has this version ever been made before? We now have the patterns for the Krause Jaguar D-Type and Pollack Lister with the casting company. Information for the decals for the Penske RS Spyder (we decided to do this version first, as it is easier to make changes for the two Le Mans versions) and the later version of the Ford G7A, without the wing, have been sent to the decal designer.
K&R REPLICAS ESTATE CARS
By Stephen RoffVery soon we will have the following 1:43 kits available: KR153 Austin Cambridge A55 Mk2 Countryman and KR154 Morris Oxford Series V Traveller. We are having the MGA Coupe updated to include etched grilles etc, and there will be a host of race and rally cars coming over the next few months, which will be noted in future issues of Model Auto Review as they are released.
MINICHAMPS 1:43 diecast in China for Germany: 400 138600 Mini 850 Mk I 1960, nicely finished in white with a red interior, limited to 3,216 pieces, and 400 036300 Smart Fortwo Coupe 2007. The Smart is helping Daimler AG to balance their books these days. This tiny excellently detailed model is finished in black, in a limited edition of 1,536 pieces, above right. (Notes Hans-Georg Schmitt).
Book Reviews
Trax Models; the 1986-2008 Edition ‘The Journey Continues’ by Robert Hill. Published by Top Gear in Australia. 180 x 260mm hardbound, 280 pages, profusely illustrated. AU$34.95 direct from Top Gear on 1800 635 508 (Australia) or at www.topgear.com.au
Robert Hill is not just the creator of Trax diecast models, he is their chronicler as well. Here in this updated edition you will find everything you need to know about Trax models. 30 pages of colour plates detail every model and colour variation produced by Trax since 1986. The models replicate Holdens from 1948 to the 1990s, plus Australian Ford cars, as well as buses and commercial vehicles seen in Australia (in the 1:76 Trux range). You’ll also find details of the Australian Chrysler Valiant and Leyland P76, the latter model taking ages to sell out. Robert’s subtitle ‘The Journey Continues’ reminds me of the slogans Lyndon Davies adds to each of his Oxford Diecast catalogues. This book was originally produced in 1997, but such a wealth of information has been added that the new edition will be an essential work of reference for all Trax fans. Rod WardArgus Illustré CORGI HERITAGE. SAFAM, BP 40, 78230 Le Pecq, France. 210 x 297mm softbound. 52 pages. 490 colour photos €26, Europe €27
The latest Argus de la Miniature illustrated listing of toy and model marques covers the ‘Heritage’ range of diecast models made by Corgi for the French market. Fire vehicles, military vehicles, ambulances, Michelin, circus, abnormal loads and many publicity vehicles, including those for the Tour de France cycle races, are all listed here. This will be helpful to Corgi collectors outside France, who have not only found certain Heritage models hard to find, it has also been hard to get information on them. The rise in the value of the Euro unfortunately makes this useful 52 page A4 softbound publication cost around £25.00. Rod Ward
CLUB NEWS
Collated by Rod WardSue Leake, editor of Wheel Nuts, the South Hants Model Auto Club publication, has had a deluge of contributions from members, after her ‘tirade’ over getting no articles. Well, that seemed to work; is it a hint to other editors? Keith Allen, editor of Showcase, the West Australian Model Collectors Club magazine, is also struggling for contributions, plus hearing of complaints about the type size he uses. He suggested that any complainers should put up or shut up, in effect. No-one spoke up, so the type size stays the same. Good on yer, Keith. Cliff Maddock, editor of the Maidenhead Static Model Club news-letter, Wheel Bearings, has been trying to resign for a while. Now that there is a volunteer to do Cliff’s ‘other’ job (publicity), he is prepared to stay on as editor for another year, but no later than March 2010. Wheelspin, the magazine of the Coventry Diecast Model Club, is edited by Mick (Mixxy) Russell, who also wants to hand on the baton as soon as possible. His will be a hard act to follow; he always somehow managed to fill every issue. At least Barry Lloyd, editor of Wessex Smalltalk, the newsletter of the Wessex Model and Toy Collectors seems to be happy to stay in post. That is a blessing for all who admire his amusing writing style. He recently wrote about Tornado, the brand-new A1 Peppercorn loco built at a cost of £3m. He’ll be envious to know that I saw its first test run, pulling just one carriage, steaming along the railway line next to our village; only a hundred yards from where I am writing this.
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