EDITORIAL
By Rod WardOBITUARY: ERNIE KNOTT
We were very saddened to hear that Ernie Knott died suddenly on Sunday 17 February, a very young 80 years-old. Ernie's dynamism and enthusiasm belied his years, putting to shame many younger folk. He was well-known to many sectors of the car enthusiast fraternity. His early years as a signwriter wielding the paintbrush at Silverstone race track (actually painting the numbers on many well-known cars as they waited on the starting grid) led on to his famous championing of the Gordon-Keeble marque, while he was based at Enotts Coachworks in nearby Brackley. He reckoned that every Gordon-Keeble built had been through his hands down the years, and he became a model car manufacturer through his efforts to make a model for the G-K Owners Club. The resulting 1:43 hand-built Gordon-Keeble became the first Enco Model, cast for him by Pete Comben, who eventually took over the Enco range when Ernie 'retired'. Ernie's personal passion was for Ferraris, of which he had an extensive collection of models, books and other ephemera. His joy when he finally bought a full-size Ferrari to cap the collection was obvious to all his friends. In recognition of his efforts in writing a column on model cars for the Ferrari Owners Club, Ernie was about to receive their award for Writer of the Year at the 2002 AGM. All his many friends around the world will want to join us in extending our deep and sincere condolences to his wife, Ann, in her loss. 'I loved him to bits', says Ann, who was 28 years his junior.
She adds, 'Please would you pass my thanks to all those readers of MAR who sent me many condolence cards and letters, floral tributes, donations and especially to those who attended the funeral. All this has been a great comfort to me'. The funeral was held on 27 February at Banbury Crematorium. As Ernie himself often said, 'They don't make them like that any more'.
JOHN PULLS IT OFF
A vote of thanks to everyone who helped in our relocation out of Leeds, and for your patience if you visited us or telephoned whilst some critical operation was going on. A special note of thanks to John Hanson, who knew it would be the trickiest time he would ever have, in the years he has worked at Modelauto, but who managed to pull it off with aplomb, keeping the mail order business going virtually single-handed, packing and dismantling at the same time. John's problems were compounded when he found himself without Richard Ineson, who wanted to assist in the Modelauto moving operation, but instead found himself involved in a different sort of operation. Richard had the sudden and alarming diagnosis of a malignant tumour at Leeds General Infirmary on 1 February, and he was immediately operated on. We know that all MAR readers will join us in our best wishes for his speedy and complete recovery, through the discomfort of the subsequent treatment. Apparently the prognosis is good, and we are sure Richard will triumph over adversity, with the support of his wife Brenda and daughter Hilary.
MAR - YOUR VIEW
By Rod WardOne or two comments I have received from readers, regarding content and make up of MAR have prompted some more thoughts about possible changes for the future, if they are backed up by other readers:
Colour Pages: David Swales notes the need to get in as many pictures as possible on the expensive colour pages, but 'the centre illustrations should be slightly less in number and larger, to show details better'. I can see that this could be a preference for some readers. The centre pages often have over 80 models pictured these days, as opposed to less than 40 a few years ago, reflecting the large number of subjects of interest each month, and my desire to squeeze in as much as possible for your money. It would be possible (and less work for me) to reduce the number of colour photos by half. But would you be happy if the half left out rwere the subjects in which you were most interested? It is quite difficult, due to size, to achieve a total between 40 and 80, and 60 photos wouldn't be much bigger than if there were 80 in total. Text size: Always hotly-disputed. Everyone's ageing eyesight means a general preference for larger type, but this means less text in the same space, and/or less pictures. I would not find this a problem to execute.
Photos and captions: The need to cram in as many pictures as possible means that mono (black and white) pictures are often smaller than the ideal size. If they were reproduced to a larger size, the repro quality would be better, especially in the case of those pictures sent in by contributors which may not be of the utmost quality. Again, no complaints from me, I'd rather have a poor photo than none at all, but from time to time someone who doesn't understand the imperatives of MAR (and its relatively small print run) will moan that the photos are not top-notch quality. If you say you'd prefer it, I will, like other publishers, leave out of consideration any photo of 'suspect', or less than professional, quality. This in would turn reduce the number of pictures from which I select illustrations by as much as half. I can also make mono pictures bigger, which would make repro quality better, whatever the quality of the original, but that will mean there would be less in each issue. Your choice? Captioning has been mentioned recently. In the past it has always been maker-scale-material-country of origin-marque-detail. If you'd prefer marque first in bold capitals, just let me know.
avia mini pages: Aircraft collectors continue to complain that there isn't enough coverage in their pages. You'll have to believe me, I don't leave anything out. I publish every news item I get! That's all there is on offer from the world of model aircraft collecting, I'm sorry to say. David Swales also grumbles that avia mini pages 'take up valuable vehicle space'. Well, they don't, exactly. They take up space which used to be taken up by advertisers, when we had more advertising pages in MAR.
General MAR contents: We rarely get complaints about this now, as most readers and 'the trade' finally understand where we're at. Hans-Georg reported that all trade exhibitors at Nuremberg Toy Fair said that they appreciated our 'flood of information', the only magazine which covers all ranges, from makers large and small. This will continue in future, as long as information is forthcoming, but what I include depends on material provided. The 'centre ground' of coverage remains 1:43 and 1:50, but we will go down to any scale, 1:76, 1:87, 1:160 and smaller, or up to 1:24, 1:18, 1:8 and larger. But is anything missing? Your input: What do you think? Bigger text size but less of it, bigger pictures but less of them as well? Differently-worded captions? Something we are not covering? Does a particular treatment of a news page or article in a recent issue suit you better than others? It would help me if you can give examples of your preference, rather than just vague dissatisfaction. Within our tight cost parameters, we cannot increase the amount of colour pages, I'm sorry to say.
But we could decrease the amount of colour, and lower the cover price, if a majority of readers preferred that instead.
It's your choice. Let me know.
BUSES AND TAXIS
EXCLUSIVE FIRST EDITIONS
By Frank JoyceTo help keep you up to date with our new tooling and the projected releases, there are illustrations of some of our new models in this issue. The first item is a modified Daimler DMS, and the first model release will be a single door body in the livery of Maynes of Manchester. The first shots of the Leyland Titan and Greater Manchester Standard Atlantean-Fleetline buses look splendid and the first release of these two models will feature suitable London and Manchester liveries. Proposed release dates May and June respectively. Early castings of the tooling patterns for the 1938 and 1959 London Tube Stock were displayed at the London Toy Fair, and the interest shown in them was very rewarding. More details will follow later in the year, and yes, you can unscrew the carriages to dismantle them.
Models for release in March, following those listed in MAR 160:
20428 Bristol VRIII Southend Corporation
16522 Leyland Atlantean Gay Hostess
22713 Alexander Y Type Western Buses
99636 Set of Cars (extra detail) Railway Series
27807 London STL Bus London Transport
28101 Alexander Atlantean B National Welsh Rhondda1:43 COMEDY VW TAXI
A 1:43 model of the VW Beetle Taxi used by Eddy Pinder on Jay Miller's Circus 2001 UK tour has been produced by Viscount Models in a limited edition of 250 (right). The model has a roof rack, bull horn and luggage as well as a mouth and eyelashes on the front. Each model comes with a photocard of the real taxi in the ring during the show. The models are on sale from the box office at Jay Miller's Circus and The Toy Exchange has a limited number for UK Circus collectors. The price is £21.00 inc UK p&p, telephone 023 80787913.
COLLECTORS MODEL BUSES
New diecast model releases promised from Collectors Model of Hong Kong (information via John Ayrey Diecasts):
Dennis Dragon Chinese wine (1:76)
MCW Metrobus Mark I Leaside Buses (1:50)
MCW Metrobus Mark I Stevensons (1:50)
Ford Transit van Amtrak (1:43)NEWS - BRITAIN
EXCLUSIVE FIRST EDITIONS have their first working samples of the Miller racing car, measuring 18 inches long, and driven by a clockwork motor. They say, 'This sturdy tinplate model features leaf spring suspension, steering and the intricate front wheel drive mechanism which made these vehicles successful racers in the 1930s'. For release in September.
CORGI JAMES BOND 007
Corgi's Ultimate Bond Collection launches in July 2002, the Vanquish coinciding with the latest movie, 'Bond 20'. Most models are 1:36, retailing at £7.49 each. * Indicates new tooling:
Sunbeam Alpine (Dr. No) *
Chevrolet Flower Truck (From Russia With Love) *
Rolls Royce (Goldfinger) *
Aston Martin DB5 (Thunderball)
Toyota GT (You Only Live Twice)
1969 Aston Martin DBS (On Her Majesty's Secret Service) *
Mustang Mach I (Diamonds Are Forever)
Double Deck Bus (Live and Let Die)
AMC Hornet Hatchback (The Man With A Golden Gun) *
Lotus Esprit - underwater (The Spy Who Loved Me)
Space Shuffle (Moonraker)
Lotus Esprit Turbo (For Your Eyes Only)
Mercedes Saloon (Octupussy)
Renault Taxi (A View To A Kill)
Aston Martin V8 (The Living Daylights)
Kenworth Tanker (License To Kill) *
BMW Z3 (Goldeneye)
BMW 750i (Tomorrow Never Dies)
BMW Z8 (The World Is Not Enough)
Aston Martin Vanquish (Bond 20 - movie name tba) *SELECT GALLERY make a 1:43 resin and white metal kit from the Channel Islands: RC08 Dallara 392 Formula 3, French GP or Monaco GP 1993 no 37 Fred Lajoux. 125 kits and 12 factory-built models made. For more information, contact The Select Gallery, PO Box 361, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 4LB Channel Islands (fax 0044 1481 252017).
1:87 VAUXHALL GRILLES
MMM Hobbies of Essex have produced 1:87 scale photo-etched stainless steel grille frets incorporating the characteristic V shape to convert Opel Astras, Vectras, Omegas and other vehicles by Herpa and other makers to Vauxhalls. The frets can easily be fixed, with minor shaping and clear varnish to hold them in place, once the Opel circle has been removed from the original model. The frets cost £3.00 per set of seven assorted (inc UK p&p) from MMM Hobbies, 46 Heron Road, Kelvedon Colchester, Essex, C05 9PA, UK.
TRUCKSTOP
TEKNO 1:50 TRUCKSThe latest 1:50 diecast trucks from Tekno of the Netherlands are as follows:
Scania T142L container Joke Vlot Hapag Lloyd
Volvo FH12 container Joke Vlot Hapag Lloyd
Scania T142L container Henk Vlot P&O Nedlloyd
Scania R114L container Henk Vlot Hanjin
Scania R164G container Henk Vlot Hapag-Hanjin
Scania R164G container Hebra
Volvo FH12 Globetrotter container Hebra
Scania R164L Flexos ASG Club
Scania R164G Frig ASG Club
Scania R124L Frig Wezenberg
Scania R124L Open top Wezenberg
Scania R124L Topline Wezenberg
Scania R124L Max Volume Wezenberg
Scania R124L Frig Atrop
Scania R144L Breil (Germany)
Scania R144L Flexos Vaigle (Germany)
Scania R144L Frig FWD (Germany)
Mercedes-Benz Actros LH Senn (Switzerland)
Scania R124L Topline Senn (Switzerland)AGRITEC ROUNDUP
Agritec is the successor range to the long-established Ros range from Italy, specialising in agricultural, construction and other commercial vehicle models. Some recent releases include:
Laverda 3890 combine harvester 1:43
Pisten-Bully snow groomer 1:43
Pisten-Bully snow blower 1:43
Iveco New Daily van 1:43
Iveco New Daily pickup 1:43
Fiat 180-90 tractor 1:18
BT Pallet shifter 1:16
Orion P24 Pallet shifter 1:16
Drago 250 forklift 1:24
Kaeser trailer compressor 1~:25
Steyr CVT 170 tractor 1:25
Fiat 180-90 tractor 1:32
New Holland TX66 combine harvester 1:32
Fiat-Hitachi EX215 excavator 1:32
Fiat-Hitachi W190 loader 1:32
New Holland LW190 loader 1:32
New Holland DC 180 bulldozer 1:32
Fiat-Hitachi D180 bulldozer 1:32CORGI FRENCH RELEASES
These are the January to June 2002 releases in Corgi's 'Collection Heritage' range, for France:
PINDER CIRCUS
EX72013 Bernard Type 110 van Pinder Electrical
EX51704 Dodge WC + cage trailer Pinder Grizzly
EX11404 Bedford TK Artic Van Pinder Catering
EX51705 Dodge WC+trailer 'Pinder Visit the Zoo'
EX99114 Zoo Tents & Barnum Tent (3 pieces)
ROAD TRANSPORT
EX70518 Renault 1000kg van 'Rita'
LA POSTE
EX74003 Citroen Type 55 tilt truck 'La Poste'
EX70207 Berliet GLR Artic Office Van 'La Poste'
EX70620 Peugeot D3A Rural Postbus Jura
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
EX07402 Land Rover Pompiers de Marseille
EX70519 Renault 1000kg van Gendarmerie
EX70618 Peugeot D3A crew bus Police
EX70619 Peugeot D3A ambulance
EX70521 Renault 1000kg military ambulance
EX51706 Dodge WC Pompiers de Beziers
EX02401 VW Type 1 bus Pompiers de CrusaillesNZG MENCK M90 DRAGSHOVEL DIECAST IN 1:50 SCALE
Described by Tony SteenmeyerIt has been a long wait, but at last the 1:50 scale NZG diecast Menck M90 is available. Released in January 2002 in Menck blue, it is a lovely model, fully poseable any way you like. All sliding doors can be opened and with a special screwdriver-like tool all three drums can be rotated. The sliding door in the rear of the upper works can also be opened to reveal the engine. It is a real work of art and the complete drive train with all its big gear wheels is visible through the open doors. The M90 is a most distinctive machine, being as asymmetric as you can get! Just like the NZG Menck M251 dragline model, the trackbelts are metal and work! The M90 has an aircooled Deutz 115 hp six-cylinder diesel engine, a five axle-ten-wheel truck and the upper works swings on a large double roller bearing on the truck. The cab is sound insulated and heated and is separated from the machinery deck by a door, so the operator has a good working environment. Anyone who has ever operated or worked next to a machine with an aircooled Deutz diesel will surely still have the distinctive engine whine in his ears! However, in this machine you are quite all right. There are no air-operated controls, but everything works completely mechanically. That is no problem because a Menck is not heavy to operate. The model has a bucket for hard and rocky ground. The middle tooth of the bucket can be swapped for a longer one to rip up hard ground, but not with the model. The M90 was introduced in 1955 and a total of 670 machines had been built when production stopped in 1970. Its weight is 28 tons as a dragline. As a lifting crane it could have a boom of 21.5 metres and it could lift 13 tons. There are one or two German contractors who still operate pre-Second World War Mencks on demolition contracts, because they are almost indestructible, and with their slow-running marine diesel engines they don't use much fuel!
NEWS - FRANCE
NEW ELIGOR FOR 2002Included among the 1:43 diecast models promised by Eligor of France for this year are:
Citroen Rosalie saloon 1932 blue-green
Citroen H van Petit Paris restaurant Edinburgh
Citroen Berlingo Fire Dog Team
Citroen Berlingo Douane (Customs)
Citroen Berlingo German chimney sweep
Renault KZ coupe de ville blue
Renault 100kg van Esso
Renault 100kg van Fire Command Post
Iveco Stralis two axle artic tractor unit
Volvo 770 three axle artic tractor unit
Renault Midlum double cab chassis
Renault Magnum facelift two axle artic tractor
Kenworth 1949 Iowa 80 three axle artic tractor
Freightliner Sprinter van (like MB)
Kenworth 2000 race transporter Michelin
Kenworth 2000 race transporter Target 2001
Kenworth 2000 race transporter CLR
Freightliner artic van Opdi
Freightliner artic van Michelin
Volvo 770 with Great Dane artic van trailer
Volvo 770 with flat artic timber trailer
Kenworth W900 rigid flatbed
Kenworth W900 rigid van
Kenworth T2000 +Great Dane artic van trailer
Freightliner Century with 48 foot Wabash trailer
Renault Magnum close coupled DHollandia
Scania close coupled Hyper Volume
Renault Irisbus coach
Renault B120 van Forest fire service
Renault B120 SDIS fire
Renault B120 Fire technical risks
Renault B120 Fire mountain rescue
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Fire Perilous conditions
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Fire compressed air
Renault Kerax forest fire appliance
Volvo FH artic race transporter Arrows 2001
Volvo FH artic race transporter Jaguar 2001
Renault Magnum artic race transporter Michelin
Renault Magnum artic race transporter Benetton
Mercedes Actros artic race transporter Jordan 01
Mercedes Actros artic race transporter Prost 20011:43 NOSTALGIE CARS
We are told that French wholesaler Co.fra.dis has commissioned a new 1:43 scale range of French road cars under the name Nostalgie. They will be made by Sun Star in China.
LE MANS MINIATURES
Le Mans Miniatures of France has these models planned for release this year:
COFTA002401 figure set Audi 2000-01 1:24 01/02
FTA002403 Refuelling Team Audi 2000-011:24
FTA002404 Team manager Audi 2000-011:24
FTA002405 Wrench kneeling mechanic Audi 1:24
FTA002406 Pneumatic jack mechanic Audi 1:24
FTA002407 Mechanic undoing wheel Audi 1:24
FTA002408 Driver jumping from car 1:24
124048 Audi R8 #3 Champion Racing 1:24 03/02
187083 Audi R8 #3 Champion Racing 1:87 03/02
124041Chaparral #8 Le Mans 1967 1:24 02/02
124054 Ford Mk IV #2 End LM 67 1:24 03/02
124053 FordMk IV #1 1st Sebring 67 1:24 02/02
132001 Ford Mk IV #1 Winner LM 67 1:32 02/02
124049 Matra 670B #7 Le Mans 1974 1:24 04/02
124050 Matra 670B #8 Le Mans 1974 1:24 04/02
124057 Porsche 917 LH #25 LM 70 1:24 09/2002
124056 Porsche 917 LH #3 LM 70 1:24 09/2002
124055 Porsche 917 K #23 LM 70 1:24 06/2002
124042 Renault Etoile Filante 1956 1:24 05/02
GTS 1:43 resin models
GTS20.0/1 Citroen SM Simiane gold-grey 01/2002
GTS21.0/1/2 Panhard #53,54,55 LM 62 03/2002MAJORETTE PROPOSALS
Among many new diecast models from Majorette of France, planned for release this year are the following:
1:18 scale motorcycles
BMW F650, BMW C1, Honda 1000 VTR SP1, Suzuki bandit N, Bandit S, Ducati 748, Honda 1600 Goldwing, BMW R1200 GT, MV Agusta Racing, Honda 1100 CBR, Suzuki GSR-X Racing, Honda 500, Yamaha 500, Aprilia 250, Honda 125 1:24 scale cars
BMW Z8, New Mini, Chevrolet Corvette, Porsche 911, New VW Beetle, Alfa Romeo spider, Porsche Boxster, BMW Z3, Audi TT
Small scale series
Lots of new castings here, but none of them is specifically identified, though they are obvious replicas of current cars on the road. Presumably this is to avoid paying brand licensing fees. There is also a Pinder Circus series in small scale.US NEWS
By John W WhiteheadSome new models recently released in the USA:
Johnny Lightning: Cheetah, diecast, approximately 1:64 scale (above).
Although the packaging claims the car is 1:64 , it looks more like 1:58 or so. at first I thought this was just an imaginary car, but research gave me a bit more information on the 1960s Cheetah. It was a Chevy-engined answer to the potent Ford-powered Shelby Cobra. The car was very light and very short, so short that there was no drive shaft; the transmission linked directly to the differential. It must have been a load to handle! I can't tell if it is accurate or not as I have no feel for a real car that I've never seen, but it's the only Cheetah in my collection.
(Editor's note: The Cheetah has always been a popular subject with sports-racing car fans, though there have been few models, mostly expensive 1:43 handbuilts or plastic kits. From John's picture the Johnny Lightning model looks pretty good for a 1:64 scale toy.)
Classic Metal Works: 1949 Mercury Club Convertible, diecast, 1:24 scale (bottom left and centre). These popular 1949- 51 Mercs are usually modelled as the Club Coupe, and CMW did previously release the Coupe. The colours on this well-finished model are stunning, rose metallic with a tan interior. The Mercury Convertible is also available in a very striking cream with a red interior.
Mattel Hot Wheels: 1968 Mercury Cougar, diecast, approximately 1:64 scale, quite accurate and a pony car other than a Mustang or Camaro for a change (top right). The colour scheme attempts to replicate a common and popular lime green with black vinyl top from the era, but the green is the wrong shade and the vinyl top is too shiny. But it is a very well made casting, with inaccurate but believable wheels.
Youcan't beat it for 57 US Cents!
Racing Champions: 1951 Hudson Hornet two door sedan, diecast, 1:64 scale, finished in a Kelly green, a very period colour (bottom right). The casting is beautiful, the lines of the Hudson are well captured; one can quickly see why this body style was a successful stock car in the fifties. Unusual subject for a mass market toy car.
NEWS - ITALY
PROGETTO-K FOR 2002Progetto-K of Italy have this extensive list of models planned for 2002 release:
Alfa Romeo Giulia GTJ 1300 Spa 68 #83
Alfa Romeo Giulia GT A SA Ring 66 (May)
Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300 Ti road car 1964
Alfa Romeo Giulia Fratellanza 68
Alfa Romeo Giulia MC 64 #98 (May)
Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAJ Ricard 71 #40 (March)
Alfa Romeo Giulia Station wagon 'Alfa Romeo'
Alfa Romeo 75T rally 85 #16
Alfa Romeo Alfetta Gr 2 Elba 68 #38 (Nov)
Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV Elba 76 #11 (June)
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1600 road car (Sept)
Alfa Romeo 1750 saloon road car (December)
Lancia Fulvia Coupe HF Bandama 75 #47 (Apr)
Fiat Abarth 1000TC Monza 66 #30 (March)
Fiat Abarth 1000TC Trento Bondone 70 #202 (Aug)
Fiat 600 D Michelin 1960
Fiat Abarth 1300S road car 1969 (May)
Fiat Abarth OTS 1000 Monza 70 #46
Commercial vehicles
Alfa Romeo Romeo 2 hitop van 1953
Alfa Romeo Romeo 2 minibus 1954 (June)
Fiat 238 Pulmino minibus 1965 (July)
Fiat 238 Pulmino White Cross ambulance (Aug)
Fiat 850 Familiare Pulmino 1965 (Dec)
1000 Series- resin models
Lancia Fulvia Barchetta hill climb 1970
Carabinieri Series
Fiat 1100/103E official car 1956
Alfa Romeo Romeo 2 hitop minibus 1953
Fiat 238 Pulmino minibus 1965 (April)
Fiat 238 Pulmino van 1965 (August)
Alfa Romeo 90 saloon 1964
Polizia Series
Alfa Romeo 75 saloon Autovelox 1967 (May)
Alfa Romeo Alfetta 2000 Swiss Police (Nov)
Alfa Romeo Alfetta 2000 UK Police
Fiat 238 Pulmino minibus 1965 (April)
Fiat 238 Pulmino van 1965 (April)
Guardia di Finanza Series
Fiat 1100/103E 1953
EXEM 1000 Series- resin models
Lancia Fulvia Zagato 1600 Mugello 67
ASA Spider road car 1967 (May)
ASA 411 coupe road car 1965 (October)
Osca MT4 Carrera Panam 1954 white (May)
Osca MT4 Carrera Panam 1954 black (May)
Lotus Elan S4 road car 1962 (June)
Fiat Abarth 2000 Sport 1965
Fiat Abarth 2000 Sport Bologna-Raticosa 1965
Simca Abarth 1300 LM 62 #42
Simca Abarth 1300 LM 62 #43
Lotus Elan LM 64 #38
Lotus Elite LM 61 #51
Fiat Abarth 850S LM 60 #49
Fiat Abarth 850S LM 60 #50
Porsche Abarth GS 595 LM 61 #36
PEGO collection - limited to 500 of each
Fiat 1100/103 van, suroof closed 1953 (October)
Fiat 600 1st series 1956 (February)
Fiat 600 Frua bodied 1957 (April)
Fiat 600 Scioneri bodied 1957 (June)
Alfa Romeo Romeo 2 van plain 1953 (February)
Alfa Romeo Romeo 2 van Autodelta 1953 (Feb)
Alfa Romeo Romeo 2 van Wuhrer 1953 (Feb)
Fiat 600 hitop van 1965 green or blue (February)
Fiat 600 hitop van 1965 Carabinieri blue (Feb)
Fiat 600 hitop van 1965 Carabinieri olive (Feb)
Alfasud Police UK 1970 white (May)
Alfa Romeo AR 51 Matta 4x4 1951 (July)TOM RECORD CARS
Ugo Fadini has also updated us on the TOM range of 1:43 handbuilt Bonneville Speed Record cars from Italy.
3 Lee Chapel's Tornado, 1949. One of the earliest Bonneville
streamliners, built and driven by Ed Chapel, set Class C record in 1952, before ending its career in a high speed accident in 1953. 2 Knot Farrington's Ford Thunderbird, 1962. Heavily modified, this red metallic car looks almost like a streamliner. It set several class records over the years.1 Summers Brothers streamliner, 1962. Built by Bob and Bill Summers, who later held the wheel-driven LSR with Goldenrod, this car, known as the pollywog (tadpole) set a number of class records at B0nneville in
1960-62.
Future releases
3 Sanchez Studebaker, 1961-62 Bonneville record
x Chet Herbert Cams Bonneville streamliner2002 BEST RELEASES
Best of Italy plan these 1:43 diecast models for this year, some pictured at the foot of the page
JANUARY
9200 Alfa Romeo 33.2 Daytona 68 Casoni
9201 Porsche 908/2 CanAm Riverside 69 Dean
9202 Ferrari 308 GTB black
MARCH
9203 Alfa Romeo 33.2 Spider yellowv
9205 Jaguar E open LM 63-Salvadori-Richards
9206 Ferrari 250 LM Le Mans 68 Williams Muller
MAY
9207 Ferrari 308 GTB Elba 1985 Ercolani Roggia
9208 Lancia Beta MC Watkins Glen 80 Patrese
9209 Porsche 908/2 Targa Florio 69 Larrousse
9210 Lola T 70 Coupe Nurburgring 67 Surtees
JUNE
9211 Ferrari 308 GTB TF 83 Tony-Radaelli
9212 Lancia Beta MC LM 82 Oliver-Castellano
9214 Lola T70 Spider St Jovite 1966 Donohue
9215 Porsche 908/2 Flounder LM 72 Lagniez
SEPTEMBER
9216 Lola T 70 Coupe G P. Japan 968-M Hasemi
9217 Lancia Beta MC LM 81 Finotto-Pianta
9219 Porsche 908/2 Flounder Sebring 70 McQueen
NOVEMBER
9220 Ferrari 312P Spider Prova
9221 Ferrari 312P Spider Monza 69 Rodriguez
9223 Lola T70 Coupe Daytona 69 Leslie-MorschenbacherFADINI RECORD CARS
Ugo Fadini has updated us on his range of 1:43 handbuilt Land Speed Record cars, made in Italy, all limited editions of 300 or less.
16A Cooper Mk V (R) record breaker, 1951 Montlhéry, John Cooper, Model released as a tribute to John Cooper on the 50 Anniversary of the Montlhéry records. Driven by John Cooper and Bill Aston, this F3-derived streamliner set twelve records in classes I and J (500 and 350 cc).
16B Cooper Mk V (R) record breaker, Bonneville 1954, Cooper's car was later used by John Fox to set records at the Bonneville Speed Week in 1954 and 1955. Limited to 150 per version.
15 Vesco Team Turbinator 1997, currently the fastest wheel-driven car. Designed by Rick Vesco and driven by Don Vesco, this turbine-engined vehicle recently set a new FIA wheel-driven record at 458 mph at Bonneville. Model depicts the car as it first appeared in 1997 when it ran one-way at 438 mph.
14 The Redhead 1987, 30 years at Bonneville 1961-91. One of the all-time famous Bonneville streamliners, also known as the Coke Bottle, this car ran at Bonneville for 30 years, driven by many drivers and set lots of records using Chrysler, Chevy, Daimler, Ford and Mercury engines.
13 Hoffman & Markley 1992, Class 9 flying Mile record holder. The Hoffman & Markley stream-liner first ran at Bonneville in 1989 and has set a number of Bonneville class records, plus the FIA Class 9 flying mile International record in 1992, driven by Harry Hoffman Jr. (edition: 200)
12 Al Teague's Spirit of 76 (Speed-O-Motive) 1991, fastest piston-engined car. Al Teague's single-engined, rear-wheel-driven streamliner set a new wheel-driven LSR of 409,986 mph in 1991. This record, still standing, lasted as the wheel-driven record until October, 2001 when Don Vesco set a faster record in the turbine category (see #15)
11 Fiat-Abarth 500 Bertone 1956, long distance record car. After setting records in the 750 class (see #9), the car, now silver and yellow, set eight more with a 500 cc engine (and yet more later with a larger engine).
9 Fiat-Abarth 750 Bertone 1956, long distance record car. In its red and white livery, this car set 6 class H records at Monza in .lune 1956, then went on to set 14 more with different engines and livery (#11 ). Future releases
17 Burkland 411 streamliner, ran 450 mph at World of Speed 2000 (end 2001 )
xx The Phoenix. the fastest diesel truck in the world (SCTA record at 251 mph)
xx Spirit of America. Craig Breedlove's rocket project, built in the 80s only as a mock-up
xx Aussie Invader III, Rosco McGlashan's jet LSR contender from Australia.
TOP MODEL 1:43 PLANS
The Top Model range of 1:43 models from Italy has an ambitious programme for this year, including the following:
Ferrari 375MM Roberto Rossellini 1955 red (Jan)
Ferrari 375MM Roberto Rossellini 55 silver (Jan)
Ferrari 340 America LM 52 #14 (Jan)
Ferrari 340 America street red (Jan)
Matra 630 LM 67 #29 (Feb)
Matra 630 LM 67 #30 (Feb)
Matra 630 street blue (Feb)
Ferrari 250 Monza Panam 1954 #22 (Feb)
Ferrari 250 Monza Monza 1954 #20 (Feb)
Ferrari 250 Monza street red (Feb)
Ferrari 340 America AFB 1953 #75 (Feb)
Alpine M64 LM 64 #46 (May)
Alpine M64 LM 64 #47 (May)
Alpine M64 LM 64 #54 (May)
Alfa Romeo 33.2 LM68 #39 (May)
Alfa Romeo 33.2 LM68 #38 (May)
Alfa Romeo 33.2 LM68 #40 (May)
Alfa Romeo 33.2 street red (May)
Ferrari 365P2 White Elephant LM 66 #18 (Sept)
Ferrari 365P2 street red (Sept)
Ferrari 500 Mondial Sta Barbara 54 #235 (Sept)
Ferrari 500 Mondial Torrey Pines 54 #77 (Sept)
Ferrari 500 Mondial Street red (Sept)
BMW 238MM spyder 41 street silver (Sept)
BMW 238MM spyder 41 street white (Sept)
Alfa Romeo 6C 2500SS MM48 #57
Alfa Romeo 6C 2500SS street 1948
Ferrari 340 America Ghia Panam 52 #17
Ferrari 340 America Ghia street red
Alfa Romeo 6C 2500SS Ala Spessa 39 street red
Alfa Romeo 6C 2500SS Ala Spessa Libya 39 #70
Alfa Romeo 6C 2500SS Ala Spessa MM40 #80
Ferrari 250 GT 1955 street silver ch #0415ART MODELS FOR 2002
Here are the plans of Art Model of Italy for this year, by month. All are 1:43 diecast:
February
105 Ferrari Dino 206 Coupe Prova
106 Ferrari Dino 206 Coupe Monza 66 Bandini
107 Ferrari 166MM Spyder Silverstone 50 Serafini
APRIL
108 Ferrari 166MM Coupe LM 1951 Simon-Haig
109 Ferrari 375MM Carrera 53 Stagnoli-Scotuzzi
110 Ferrari 225S Giro Sicilia 52 Taruffi-Vandelli
JULY-AUGUST
111 Ferrari Dino 206 Coupe TF 1966 Baghetti
112 Ferrari 250 Salsomaggiore - S.Antonio 1959
114 Ferrari 225S GP Monte Carlo 1952 Marzotto
OCTOBER
115 Ferrari 250 California Prova
116 Ferrari 250 California Sebring 60 Scarlatti
117 Ferrari 166MM Spyder MM51 Aprile-Ferravazzi
DECEMBER
118 Ferrari 250P Prova
119 Ferrari 250P Sebring 1963 Surtees-Scarfiotti
120 Ferrari Dino 246 SP, Mosport 1962 Ireland
121 Ferrari 195S Coupe Sebring 1950 ChinettiBANG 2002 PROGRAMME
1:43 diecast models by Bang of Italy, promised for release this year:
January-February
7266 Ferrari 330 P4 spider Brands 67 Stewart-Amon
7267 Maserati 450S street 1957 met.blue
February-March
7269 Ferrari 250GT swb prova 1960 red
7260 Alfa 2600 Sprint Old Car Races white
7274 Maserati 450S Riverside 1957 C Shelby
March-April
7270 Ferrari 250GT swb street 1960 azure
7237 Mercedes 300SL 52 coupe MM52 Lang-Grupp
6001 Bang Book Dino 246
April-May
7271 Ferrari 250 GT swb street 1960 black
7276 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint Tour de France 1963 Vidilles-Thepenier
May-June
7272 Ferrari 250 GT swb LM 60 Arents-Connell
7285 Dino 246 GT LM 72 Racing red
7265 Ferrari 250 TDF 1958 street dark blue
June-July
7287 Ferrari 250 GT swb T de F 60 Mairesse
7286 Ferrari 250 GTO Ring 1962 Ferraro-Scarlatti
7273 Maserati 450S Le Mans 1957 Behra-Simon
July-September
7212 Mercedes 300SL52 coupe GP Bern 52 Lang
7275 Maserati 450S GP Svezia 1957 Moss-Schell
September-October
7277 Ferrari 250 GTE street 1960 red
7261 Alfa Giulietta Sprint 1T MM55 Cabalen-Guarducci
6002 Bang Book Ferrari 250 GT Sperimentale
October-November
7278 Ferrari 250 GTE street 1960 met blue
7247 Alfa Giulietta SZ TF 79 Spataro-Bruschi
7268 Ferrari 250 GT T de F 1957 Ringoir-Catulle
November-December
7279 Ferrari 250 GTE street 1960 met red
7242 Mercedes 300SL52 spider Ring 1952 Riess
December-January 2003
7280 Ferrari 250 GTE street 1960 met azure
7284 Alfa 2600 Sprint Scarfiotti 1962 white
7246 Mercedes 300SL 52 coupe LM 52 Lang-RiessOMICRON RECORD CARS
Ugo Fadini has updated us on the Omicron range of 1:43 handbuilt Land Speed Record cars from Italy.8 Mercedes W25 Rennlimousine, Caracciola, Gyon 1934. The first Mercedes record car, closed cockpit version of the W25 GP car. It set class C records for the flying km and mile at Gyon in Hungary driven by Rudolf Caracciola.
9 Djelmo, 1924, Giulio Foresti. The name Djelmo composed from the names of Egyptian prince Djellaledin, its financer, and Italian Edmondo Moglia, the designer,. It was built in 1924 for the Land Speed Record. The project was delayed for several years until it ended in disaster in 1927 when Giulio Foresti miraculously survived a terrifying accident at Pendine Sands in Wales.
7 Bertone ZER, 1994-95. Driven by Oscar De Vita, this electric streamliner built by Bertone, set the Hour Record for Class 2 electric vehicles in 1994 at 199.882 km/h and hit over 303 km/h in 1995. 6 Mercedes 3 litre record car, 1939. In this car, built on a W154 Grand Prix chassis, Rudolf Caracciola set the kilo and mile standing start Class D records on the autobahn near Dessau.
5 Auto Union streamlined record car, 1937. Similar to the Avus streamliner, Bernd Rosemeyer set 12 class and 3 World records with it. It was later modified for Rosemeyer to attack the Mercedes records (see Omicron 1).
4 Ermie Immerso's Thunderbird Turbine streamliner, 1976. Unconventional Bonneville car, powered on all four wheels by two Avco Lycoming turbines. Held Speed Week record for this type of vehicle, 264.903 mph, until 1998.
3 Wilhelm Herz's NSU streamllner, 1965. Powered by motorcycle engines of 250 and 350 cc, built and driven by Herz, it set class records at the Salt Flats in 1965 and in Germany in 1966 and 1971.
2 Art Arfons' Green Monster 'Anteater', 1960. The first Green Monster buiit for Bonneville by Arfons, dubbed the anteater because of its nose. Powered by an Allison engine, it set fastest speed at Speed Week in 1961. The model is matt aluminium, as the real car was never painted. (Omicron #1 is sold out, very few left of #2)
Future releases 10 Infinity jet car, Glenn Leasher fatal accident, Bonneville 1962
EMERGENCY
RANGE ROVER CORRECTEDOn the front cover of MAR 160 there was a picture of a Police Range Rover converted by Paul Robson. The scale was given incorrectly as 1:18, whereas the model is actually 1:43 scale. That's what happens when we are given incomplete captioning information with photos! All may not be lost, however, as Paul says, 'If anyone wants a 1:18 scale version, I may just be able to make that as well'.
WORLD NEWS
IXO PLANS FOR 2002Ixo, the successor company to Vitesse, has these 1:43 models planned for release this year, among many others.
Alfa Romeo 8C LM 1931 winner Howe-Birkin
Alfa Romeo 8C LM 1934 winner Etancelin-Chinetti
Saleen S7R LM 2001 #61 Brun, #60 Konrad, #62 Cranium and Saleen S7R road car
Toyota TSO10 Tom's LM 93 #36 Sekiya-Irvine
Toyota TSO10 Casio LM 92 #33 Sekiya-Raphanel
Bugatti T57G LM 37 #2 Wimille-Benoist
Bugatti T57G LM 39 #1 Wimille-Veyron
Alpine A442B LM 78 #2 Pironi-Jaussaud
Renault 8 Gordini saloon 1968
Renault 8 Gordini T de C 64 winner
Bentley Arnage 2001
Bentley Azure 2001
Bentley Continental 2001
Fiat 131 Abarth Olio Fiat 1000 Lakes 77 #1
Fiat 131 Abarth Fiat MC 80 #10 Rohrl
Fiat 131 Abarth Alitalia T de C 78 Barniche
Citroen ZX Paris Dakar 96 #201 Lartigue
Citroen ZX Paris Dakar 94 #207 LartigueGUILOY NEW FOR 2002
New diecast models proposed by Guiloy of Spain for elease this year.
Indian Chief motorcycle silver 1948 1:6 above
Honda NRS 500 motorcycle Capirossi 1:16
Honda NRS 500 motorcycle Walker 1:16
Kawasaki ZX 7RR motorcycle 1:16
Indian Chief motorcycle silver 1948 1:10
Honda CBR600F motorcycle Capirossi 1:10
Gilera 125 motorcycle Poggiali 1:10
Honda RS125 motorcycle Elias 1:10
Aprilia RS125 motorcycle Brannetti 1:10
Aprilia RS125 motorcycle Cecchinello 1:10
Yamaha 250 motorcycle 'Skittles' 1:10
KTM 500 motorcycle 'Movistar' 1:10
Honda NRS 500 motorcycle Capirossi 1:10
Honda NRS 500 motorcycle Walker 1:10
Kawasaki ZX259 Cross motorcycle 1:10
Kawasaki ZX 7RR motorcycle 1:10
Kawasaki ZX 9R Ninja motorcycle 1:10
Suzuki GSX-R motorcycle 1:10
Honda VTR SP2 motorcycle 1:10
Honda VTR SP2 motorcycle Horas Suzuka 1:10
BMW 327 Coupe 1937 black 1:18
BMW 327 Coupe 1937 gold-silver 1:18 below
BMW 327 Cabriolet 1937 green-black 1:18
BMW 327 Cabriolet 1937 cream-black 1:18 right
Chrysler Atlantic blue 1:18
Delahaye Saoutchik cabriolet black 1:18
Delahaye Saoutchik cabriolet blue 1:18
Aston Martin DB7 bronze 1:18
Mercedes-Benz 500SL Coupe yellow 1:20
Mercedes-Benz 500SL Cabriolet red 1:20
Porsche 959 red 1:20
Porsche 911 Targa red 1:20RICKO 1:18 SCALE CARS
The new Ricko range from China includes 1:18 scale diecast cars, predominantly German subjects, but some others as well:
Mercedes-Benz 630K dual-cowl 1927
Mercedes-Benz 300C Limousine 1955
Mercedes-Benz 500SLC street 1981
Mercedes-Benz 500SLC rally 1981
Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 cabriolet 1970
Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
BMW 328 roadster 1936
BMW 328 rally 1936
BMW 507 sports 1956
BMW 503 sports 1956
BMW 315/1 two seat sports 1934
BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster 1997
Alfa Romeo Spider 1750 1969
Alfa Romeo 147
Alfa Romeo Tipo 33
Wanderer W25 K sports 1936-38
Horch 851 Limousine
Fiat Punto rally
Jaguar XJ220 1992
Porsche 911 Carrera 1996MEBETOYS REVIVED
As noted in Hans-Georg Schmitt's Nuremberg notes, the old Italian brand of Mebetoys has been revived, under new ownership. we are not sure where the new company is based, but we suspect it may be in Germany. The somehow rather dull subject matter is, of course, diecast in China. The whole operation has the feel of a bought-in re-branding exercise (the resemblance to such ranges as New Ray is notable), but we may be doing the new Mebetoys an injustice. Time will tell.
1:18 scale models
Alfa Romeo GTA Coupe 1965
Fiat Abarth 695 SS 1963 (500 body shape)
Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia I 1966
Chevrolet Corvette open 1957
Chevrolet Corvette 'gasser' hardtop 1957
Shelby Cobra 427S/C 1964
BMW 328 1940
Toyota Land Cruiser 1992
Volkswagen Beetle 1967
1:43 scale models
Porsche 356 hardtop
Porsche Carrera 2
Porsche 911 Turbo
Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
Chevrolet Corvette open 1957
Shelby Cobra 427S/C 1964
Mercedes-Benz ML-Class 4x4NEW FROM TROFEU
Trofeu of Portugal have these models planned for release this year, all 1:43 scale competition cars from Portugal.
Ford Sierra Cosworth (3 new versions)
Toyota Celica 4x4 (1 new version)
Toyota Celica GT Four (1 new version)
Alpine Renault A110 (2 new versions)
Ford Escort Mark II (5 new versions)
Subaru Impreza WRC (2 new versions)
Porsche 936/78 (3 new versions)
Porsche LMP1/98 (1 new version)
Fiat 131 Abarth (9 new versions)
Saab 96 (2 new versions)
Audi Quattro (8 versions - new casting)YAT MING FOR 2002
The Chinese-made Yat Ming range continues to expand. Here are some of the 2002 planned releases:
Ford Fire Pumper 1938 1:24
Ford Sportsman woodie convertible 1946 1:18
Studebaker Express pickup 1937 1:18
Pontiac Bonneville 1958 1:18
MG TC Midget 1947 1:18
Chrysler Turbine car 1963 1:18
Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe 1965 1:18
Ford Convertible 1948 1:18
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 1969 1:43NEWS FROM NEW RAY
Here are the diecast models planned by New Ray for this year:
1:32 scale diecast
New Mini Cooper
Honda Integra R 2001
Peugeot 206 CC
BMW Z8
Chevrolet Avalanche 4x4
MAN 19.603 artic 1994
Freightliner FLB COE artic truck 1997
Kenworth W900 low load artic
1:32 scale diecast 'Platinum' plated models
Shelby Cobra 427 S/C 1967
Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am 1973
Mini Cooper 1959
Fiat 500F 1957
1:43 scale diecast 'Platinum' plated models
Chevrolet Corvette 1957
Pontiac Star Chief 1955
Chrysler turbine car 1964
Oldsmobile 442 1970
Cadillac Series 62 1959
Buick Roadmaster 1949
BMW 507 1956
Alfa Giulietta Super 1600 1962
Mercedes-Benz W125 silver arrow 1937
MGA open 1956
Jaguar E Type convertible 1961
Volkswagen Beetle 1200 Cabriolet 1951
1:12 scale diecast 'Xtreme machine' models
Bombardier DS 650 quad bike 1999
Yamaha Raptor 660R quad bike 2000
Yamaha SX Viper snowmobile
1:6 motorcycles
Honda CBR 900 RR 2001
Honda XR400R 2000
Yamaha Vino YJ50R scooter 1998
1:12 motorcycles
Suzuki DRZ 400 2000
Suzuki GSX-R-700 2001
Yamaha YZF-R1 2000
BMW R1100S 2000
MV Agusta F4 1998
MV Agusta Bruate 2001
Cagiva V-Raptor 2001
Cagiva Raptor 1000 2001KYOSHO GO COLDCAST
The long-established Japanese firm Kyosho has an excellent reputation for the quality of its diecast models. They continue to develop their 1;18, 1:43, and now 1;64 scale diecast ranges. we will cover their new releases for this year as they appear, but they have also recently introduced their 'Masters Collection' which requires a little explanation. These are described as 'coldcast', as opposed to diecast. that means resin with a mineral filler, of course, but in Kyosho's terms it also means solid castings, with no interior detail, no transparent window mouldings etc. The emphasis is on capturing the shape of the vehicle, which is ideal for many dream cars and show cars which probably didn't have any interior trim anyway, but seems less suitable for other subjects. There are various sub-series, all 'coldcast':
1:43 Oldtime Series
Toyota Corolla Levin TE27
Mazda savanna GT (RX-3)
Nissan Silvia
Hino Contessa 1300 Coupe
Subaru Lancer 1600 GSR
Nissan Cherry Coupe X1-R
1:43 Carrozzeria Series
Dome-Zero
Lancia Stratos Type 1 red or white
Bertone Stratos Type Zero silver or red
Stola S81
TVR Tuscan Speed
1:43 Car Model Series
Toyota Altezza 280T
Mazda RX-7 A-Spec GT Concept car
Nissan Silvia Aero
Nissan Silvia Spec-A Aero
Mitsubishi Pajero 4x4
1:80 Bus Model Series
Six different Japanese buses, in various liveries.
There is also a radio control series of 1:80 scale Japanese buses.
1:48 Aerobatic Planes Series see avia mini pages
1:72 Air Racer Series see avia mini pages
1:2150 Warship Series three Japanese warshipsAUTO ART 2002 PLANS
Included among the diecast models promised from Auto Art (Gateway Global) for this year:
Ford Mustang Cobra R racing (1:18)
Chaparral mark II 1964 (1:18)
Lexus RX300 4x4 (1:18)
Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999 (1:18)
Jeep Grand Wagoneer 1989 (1:18)
Toyota Harrier 4x4 (1:18)
Toyota racing pickups (1:18)
BMW 2002 Turbo (1:18)
Lotus Esprit Turbo 007 - FYEO (1:18)
Lotus Esprit Turbo 007 - TSWLM (1:18)
Aston Martin DB5 007 (1:18)
BMW Z8 007 - TWINE (1:18)
Subaru Legacy saloon B4 1999 (1:43)
Subaru Legacy estate GTB 1999 (1:43)
VW New Beetle 'dune' (1:43)MAISTO NEW FOR 2002
New diecast models for this year by Maisto:
1:18 Scale diecast
Audi R8 Le Mans 2001 #1
Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM 2001
Morgan Aero 8
Hummer SUT Concept car
Hummer SUV 4x4
Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe
Mercedes-Benz SL Convertible
Porsche Carrera GT
Cadillac deVille DTS
Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop 1962
Chevrolet Corvette 1965
Chevrolet SSR Concept car
Lamborghini Murciélago
Mercedes-Benz A Class long version
Mercedes-Benz A Class long version Polizei
Lexus SC430 open
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S
Porsche 911 Targa
Audi Supersportwagen 'Rosemeyer'
Mercedes-Benz C Class Sports Coupe
Smart car (interchangeable body panels)
Mercedes-Benz ML Class 4x4
Mercedes-Benz A Class standard version
Chrysler Pronto Cruizer (original concept car)
Harley-Davidson FLHRC Road King motorcycle
Harley-Davidson VRSCA V-Rod motorcycle
(plus other new Harleys as well)
Cagiva, MV, BMW, KTM, Suzuki etc motorcycles1:24 Scale diecast
Lamborghini Murciélago
Hummer SUT Concept car
Hummer SUV 4x4
Mini Cooper
Chevrolet Impala yellow cab
Chevrolet Impala State trooper TN
BMW Z8
Chevrolet SSR Concept car
Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Acura RS-X 2002
Honda S2000 European version
Chevrolet El Camino pickup 1965
Subaru Impreza WRX 2002
Humvee 4x4
Dodge Ram Quad cab pickup 2002
Peugeot 206 CC
Ford Focus SVT
Hummer 4x4 soft top
Hummer 4x4 Four door wagon
Show Haulers: a range of pickups and
4x4s towing classic cars on trailers1:32 Scale diecast
Ford Pickup 1937
Ford Coupe 1934
Assembly Line: various 1:18, 1:24 and smaller scale models in kit form.1:12 Scale diecast bicycles
Cannondale Multisport 600
Giant TCR Once Team
Giant DH TeamNEW ANSONS FOR 2002
Diecast models promised from Anson for this year, first in 1:18 scale:
Cadillac Escalade pickup 2002
BMW 2002 touring
BMW 2002 cabriolet
BMW 635 CSi street
Audi 100 Coupe
Lamborghini Miura
Mercedes-Benz 230SL rallyIn other scales:
Cadillac Escalade EXT pickup 2002 (1:24)
Dodge Durango 4x4 (1:24)
Dodge Dakota pickup (1:24)
Chevrolet Silverado pickup (1:24)
Chevrolet Monte Carlo (1:24)
Chevrolet Monte Carlo Indy pace car (1:24)
Chevrolet Silverado pickup (1:24)
Cadillac Escalade EXT pickup 2002 (1:43)NEWS - GERMANY
MORE ON REVELL DIECAST
Further to the news of Revell diecast models for release this year, announced on page 8189 of MAR 160, here is a little more flesh on the bare bones of that announcement. All are 1:18 scale, unless otherwise noted.
08427 NSU TTS Racing Latsch June
08428 Wartburg 311 Cabriolet January
08429 Corvette Convertible 1969 light blue Feb
08430 Opel Kadett B Coupe July
08431 VW MicroBus 2002 red September (above)
08433 MGA Coupe October
08436 Auto Union C type Racing May
08437 Audi Streamliner 'brushed' finish March
08438 Corvette Convertible 1969 si!ver February
08440 VW W12 Coupe orange-red November
08441 VW W12 Coupe yellow November
08444 VW MicroBus 2002 light blue September
08445 Opel Kadett B Rally LS July
08446 Opel Olympia A Coupe July
08449 NSU TTS Racing (Auto Museum) June
08454 Chevrolet Corvette 1958 1:12 scale June
08455 MGA Roadster OctoberRevell also distribute the ranges made by Exoto, Creative Masters, Motorbox, and appear to have absorbed certain models from the Eagles range as well!
SCHUCO 2002 PLANS
Schuco of Germany are continually expanding their range of products made in China. The planned releases for Spring-Summer 2002 are as follows:
Classic Range - tin toys
Examico Spyder Carrera Panam Fletcher Aviation
Jaguar XK120
Mercedes-Benz 190SL
Studio IV Auto Union Avus
Studio IV Bugatti T35B
Studio V Mercedes-Benz SSKL
'Motoracer' motorcycle #135
Mercedes-Benz 170V fire van 1:18 scale1:10 scale motorcycles
NSU Max with sidecar, blue
NSU Lux black
Zündapp KS 750 with sidecar, Luftwaffe blue
BMW R90/S
Heinkel Tourist scooter
Heinkel Tourist scooter with sidecar
BMW R25/3 with sidecar KIT
NSU Max with sidecar KIT1:43 scale vehicles
Opel Vectra new notchback saloon
Opel Vectra new hachback saloon
Opel Corsa Super 1600 #01
Mercedes-Benz C-Class saloon Polizei
VW T1 van Dunlop
Opel Manta A GTE silver-black
VW Samba T1 blue-white
VW T1 pickup with tilt Schreyer
NSU Prinz race version Jägermeister
Trailer for trucks, two axle, Dunlop
Mercedes-Benz 06600 bus
Mercedes-Benz L6600 TL fire appliance top right
Mercedes-Benz L6600 fire service recovery crane
Mercedes-Benz L6600 drawbar lorry Löwenbräu
Opel Blitz 3 tonner with coal load
Krupp Titan drawbar lorry Pfanni noodles
Krupp Titan drawbar lorry Tucher-Bräu beer
Büssing 8000 drawbar lorry Kuhne & Nagel
Büssing 8000 tanker Westfalen
Fendt Farmer tractor
Lanz tractor
MAN 4S2 tractor
Müller Mitteltal trailer
Unimog 401 soft top grey
Unimog 406 municipal orange
V8Star; VIPTaxi (Jaguar)
V8Star; Showcar
V8Star; Irmscher (2001 champion)
Audi TT-R 2002 Christian Abt
Audi TT-R 2002 Laurent Aiello
Audi TT-R 2002 Matthias Ekström
Audi TT-R 2002 Martin Tomcyk
Audi TT-R 2002 Karl Wendlinger
Opel Astra V8 Coupe 2002 Joachim Winkelhock
Opel Astra V8 Coupe 2002 Timo Scheider
Opel Astra V8 Coupe 2002 Manuel Reuter
Opel Astra V8 Coupe 2002 Michael Bartels
Opel Astra V8 Coupe 2002 Alain Menu
Opel Astra V8 Coupe 2002 A N Other driverPiccolo 1:43 scale motorcycles
NSU Max with sidecar blue
Horex Regina with sidecar redPiccolo 1:90 scale diecast
Chevrolet Corvette 1957
Mercedes-Benz L319 van
Mercedes-Benz Unimog 401 THW\
Mercedes-Benz 230SL
NSU Prinz TT
Opel Manta A
Opel GT Coupe
Opel Kapitan 1956
VW Schwimmwagen
VW van Junghans wool
Circus Krone set: two Mercedes buses
Piccolo set 2002: red NSU, Opel GT and Manta
Piccolo CD 2002: CD +black Tempo 3 wheeler
Wirtschaftwunder Piccolo set 2002:
2222 of each of 12 models, released monthly:
VW T1 van Kölnisch water, with bottle (Jan)
Mercedes-Benz artic van Persil (February)
VW T1 van Persil (March)
Tempo 3-wheeler van Persil (April)
VW T2 Van Henkell (May)
VW T2 van Kukident (June)
Uhu set: VW van and Beetle, + glue tube (July)
VW T1 van Haribo with jelly babies
Mercedes-Benz artic van Lindt
Mercedes-Benz 170V van Dalli
Mercedes-Benz artic van Sarotti + chocolate barJunior Line 1:72 scale vehicles
BMW 328i saloon
BMW 528i saloon
BMW X5 4x4
BMW Z3 soft top
Isuzu V-Cross
Jaguar S-Type
Mercedes-Benz S-Class saloon
Mercedes-Benz CLK Soft top
MGB cabriolet
MGB soft top
Mini Cooper (old design)
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Willys Jeep US ArmyJunior Line 1:43 scale vehicles
BMW X5 4x4
Mercedes-Benz C-Class saloon
Mercedes-Benz CLK Soft top
MGB soft top
Mini Cooper (old design)
Mini Cooper Union Jack
Mini Cooper Monte Carlo #144
Mitsubishi Pajero 4x4
Mitsubishi Pajero 4x4 Hewlett Packard #201
Mitsubishi Pajero 4x4 PIAA #204
Willys Jeep US Army
Porsche Boxster open yellow
Toyota Corolla rally cars - 4 assorted
Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4x4 desert rally
Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4x4 AEG power tools
Mercedes-Benz racing truck - various versionsCaravan sets - various vehicles towing the little trailer, headed 'Bella Italia', 'Tour des Alpes' etc
Eurominis: 12 Old Minis, each with the flag of a different European country on the roof.
Minimania: 12 Old Minis, each with a different competition finish.Junior Line Exclusive Edition 1:43 scale vehicles
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI WRC #1
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution road car
Isuzu V-CrossJunior Line 1:87 scale vehicles
Mercedes-Benz Actros shutter side fire appliance
Mercedes-Benz Actros shutter side appliance II
Mercedes-Benz Actros TL fire appliance
Mercedes-Benz Actros TL appliance II
Mercedes-Benz Actros skip dumper
Mercedes-Benz Actros timber lorry
Mercedes-Benz Actros 3 axle tipper
Mercedes-Benz Actros conrete mixer
MA TG-A artic Bad Reichenhaller Salz
Mercedes-Benz Actros artic Pircher pear liquer
Mercedes-Benz Actros artic Monte
Mercedes-Benz Actros artic Olympia Verlag
MAN F2000 artic Maglite
Mercedes-Benz Actros artic Dunlop Motor Sport
MAN TG-A artic race transporter V8Star
MAN TG-A artic Schuco 'As Time Goes By'
Scania Topline artic ABX Logistics
MAN TG-A artic TNT
MAN TG-A artic tanker Augustin
Mercedes-Benz Actros drawbar timber truck
Scania drawbar Löwensenf mustard
Mercedes-Benz Actros drawbar Agrarfrost
Mercedes-Benz Actros drawbar Euro leasing
Mercedes-Benz Actros tandem drawbar tipper
Mercedes-Benz Actros artic Panalpina
Mercedes-Benz Actros artic container Maersk
Mercedes-Benz Actros artic container Schuco
Scania Topline container Hapag-Lloyd
Mercedes-Benz Actros artic Kuhn & Nagel
Mercedes-Benz Actros artic container Maersk
Mercedes-Benz Axor artic tractor unit
DAF XF 95 artic tractor unitMINICHAMPS
1:18 diecast in China for Germany: 180 067722 Porsche 904 GTS 1964. In developing the 904, the so-called Carrera GTS, Porsche pursued a different path. Ferdinand Porsche III, ('Butzi') grandson of the legendary professor Ferdinand Porsche, designed the glass fibre-reinforced resin body, new for Porsche. The Carrera GTS was powered by the four cylinder 185 bhp type 587 engine to reach over 260 km/h. The silver model reflects very accurately Butzi's design. He also designed the successful 911. Front lid, rear bonnet and doors open, the steering works realistically. Under the front lid the tank, spare wheel and brake fluid reservoirs are visible, under the rear engine cover the air-cooled four-cam four cylinder boxer looks right. The twin ignition coils and distributors are there, as are the two carburettors with huge air-cleaners. The interior is also realistic, only the oversize old-fashioned door hinges are not up to the same standard. (Notes by Hans-Georg Schmitt).
REVELL 1:24 plastic kit: 07222 BMW-Williams FW23 2001 BMW Williams started the 2001 F1 season with high hopes after a surprise third place in 2000. and a new 820 bhp V-10 engine. Ralf Schumacher, already in his third year with Williams, contributed three wins to his total of 49 points. Juan Pablo Montoya, the Monza winner, made an impressive F1 debut. BMW-Williams gained third place with 80 points. The model is accurately shaped with detailed suspension and well detailed cockpit. The components are almost flash-free and decals for both drivers at Magny-Cours and Imola are included. Skill level 3 is required. (Notes by Hans-Georg Schmitt).
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