IN SYMPATHY
All readers of Model Auto Review around the world will want to join us in extending our sympathy to all our friends in the United States of America, after the horrifying and tragic events of 11 September 2001. The appalling loss of lfe is beyond our comprehension. The thousands of innocent victims include people from three dozen nations, including many hundreds of British citizens, and selflessly heroic New York emergency service workers. We hope that the perpetrators of this outrage are brought to justice.
If no other lesson is learned in the 21st Century, we must all fervently hope that it will be finally realised that there can be no justification for killing civilians, just because you disagree with the policies or actions of their political leaders.
THEY ONLY WANT SCHUMI!
Our sincere congratulations go to Michael Schumacher on attaining the 2001 Formula One Drivers World Championship in Hungary with four races still to go (and beating Alain Prost’s record of 51 Grand Prix wins at the following race at Spa). We also congratulate Ferrari on winning the Constructor’s Championship at the same time, with the assistance of Schumacher’s team-mate Rubens Barrichello. No doubt this will lead to more Schumi fervour and to demand for more memorabilia, including model Ferraris bearing his name. This may go some way to explain Ferrari’s single-minded protection of their brand name, excluding most model and toy companies from making their cars in miniature. They obviously have a top World brand in the Ferrari name, and Michael has a top brand in his own name. Spare a thought, therefore, for whoever has the thankless task of driving in the same team as Schumi. Take a look on the shelves of any model shop or wholesale distributor. There is a big empty space where models of Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari should be. Yet, alongside, there are still plenty of unsold models of Rubino’s identical car (and still probably a pile of Eddie Irvine’s Ferraris from previous years). So, maybe it’s not Ferraris that are so desirable after all, but only those driven by Michael. Does that give pause for thought to those who have so expensively committed themselves to a contract to make or sell Ferrari model cars?
CORGI IN FAVOUR OF RECYCLING
It has already been noted in these pages that one of the new series Corgi are pushing this year is a range of film and television spin-off models, some of them recycled earlier products which readers of MAR will remember well from the 1980s.
To launch this ‘new’ product line, Corgi’s PR folk came up with a wizard wheeze, to send out a seven inch 45 rpm record from 1982 to give journalists a taste for the period, to be followed by a ‘jolly’ in September at Freedom Brewery Co, Covent Garden, London, to be shown A Team, Knight Rider, Dukes of Hazzard, Back to the Future and other Corgi merchandise in the new range. No, I didn’t go, as it seemed a bit of a waste of a long day, and an expensive train ticket to London, just to see again models I’ve mostly seen before. It meant missing out on the free booze and snacks, but we have to make some sacrifices. No doubt, however, media folk (especially from non-specialist publications) based in the capital will have willingly made their way to Covent Garden for a free lunch, with some 1980s pop music playing in the background.
I know that MAR readers are always interested whenever we mention popular music relevant to our subject matter and at least I had the seven-incher in my hand (the disc, silly!) which might possibly find a place in my 1956 Wurlitzer Centennial jukebox. So what was the record? There were many interesting and original songs in the singles charts during that decade. The era included everything from Imagine by John Lennon down to 99 Red (or Luft) Balloons by Nena, so there must have been lots to choose from.
Yes, yes, but what was the record? Iko Iko by Natasha. Who? Indeed, Natasha did get to number ten with this record in Britain in June 1982, but it was a cover version of a (much better?) original of Iko Iko by the Dixie Cups, which reached number 23 in May 1965. It is a pity Corgi couldn’t find an actual 1980s pop song to go with their 1980s collection, just a recycled sixties song. They could have chosen I Got You Babe by UB40 with Chrissie Hynde. Oh no, that was a cover of Sonny and Cher’s 1965 chart topper. Well, how about Dancing in the Street by Bowie and Jagger? Nope, originally by Martha Reeves and the Vandellas in 1964. How about Spirit In The Sky - Dr and the Medics? No, Norman Greenbaum did it first in 1970. Or It’s My Party by Dave Stewart and Barbara Gaskin? Originally Lesley Gore in 1963, of course. I could go on, but I won’t, as it may give the untrue impression that nothing original was recorded in the 1980s, which might have made it forgiveable for Corgi to choose a recycled 1960s song to represent the 1980s. There was much of interest and quality in a decade of music which might have been chosen to epitomise the era. But perhaps Corgi are equally in favour of recycling old pop songs, as well as old castings?
LOTS OF CONTRIBUTIONS
Thanks to all who responded to my Editorial concerning contributions to MAR. Yes, we did get some much-appreciated input from England, but just to move the goalposts again, I received even more contributions from other countries!
EFE NEWS
EFE have announced their latest 1:76 diecast releases:
26612 Plaxton Paramount S. Vectis
15712 Plaxton Panorama Western Welsh
26203 Guy Arab Utility Swindon
15301 Leyland National Lothian
27504 Wright-Volvo Renown Kentish
25807 Daimler Fleetline Wilts-Dorset
25807SB Fleetline Wilts-Dorset Showbus
99638 Leyland TD1 Crosville LMSCOLLECTORS BUSES
New models from Collectors Model of Hong Kong. News via John Ayrey Diecasts Ltd.
1:50 scale MCW Metrobuses
Capital Citybus, London, yellow
London Buses, red with blue skirt
1:76 scale Leyland Fleetline Buses
Fleetline Fuji Film orange-white
Fleetline Marché Restaurant
Ford Transits
Transit van Amtrak
Transit bus HK Police Emergency
Transit bus HK Police - AirportSt PETERSBURG By Leonid Khoykhin
The latest news from St Petersburg Tram Collection:
The1:48 Pacific Electric PCC model is released now (161). In November 1939, California Public Utilities Commission ordered Pacific Electric to restore the rail service on the Glendale-Burbank line with PCC cars. In February 1940 30 double ended cars were ordered from Pullman-Standard, all with a new Westinghouse multiple control system that would allow them to be coupled into trains. 17 cars went into service on the Glendale-Burbank line in November 1940 and in the following January, the other thirteen started running on the Venice Short Line. Because of the poor track on the latter line, all cars were assigned to Glendale-Burbank, where they ran until abandonment in 1956. From July 1952, all cars were freshened at PE’s main Torrance shops complex. After three years of storage in the subway, all 30 cars were sold to General Urquiza Railway in Buenos Aires, Argentina. None was preserved. For more info, contact St Petersburg Tram Collection, PO Box no 16, 196158 St Petersburg, Russia, Fax +7 (812) 164 5254, email sptc@sp.ru
TEKNO LATEST TRUCKS
Recent releases from Tekno of the Netherlands: all 1:50 scale.
Scania R124L-420 frig Frank de Ridder (NL)
Volvo FH Globetrotter frig Frank de Ridder (NL)
DAF 95XFSSC frig F van Bergeyk (NL)
Scania R144L-530 frig Rovers van Egmond (NL)
ERF EC11 Hunt (UK)
Volvo FH12-420 Edwards (UK)
Mercedes Actros L 1840 Edwards (UK)
ERF EC11 Eric Vink (UK)
Scania R114L-380 Topline Watkins (UK)
Volvo FH16 Globetrotter frig Caffrey (IRL)
Volvo FH12-420 Globetrotter Albers (D)
Scania R144L Topline flexos Vaigle (D)
DAF 95 XF-340 Topline Kay Schultz (D)
Scania R164L-V8-480 Topline Sperlich (D)
Scania R164L-V8-480 Topline Klappenecker (D)
Scania R144L-460 frig P Bjarne Andersen (DK)
Volvo FH12-420 frig P Bjarne Andersen (DK)
Scania R144G-460 Swedish frig Schenker-BTL (S)
Volvo FH16-470 Swedish frig Schenker-BTL (S)WIKING VELTINS BEER By Hans-Georg Schmitt
Some new models of Veltins beer trucks and a promotional car.
Borgward B1500F, a real rare bird, which was built between 1957 and 1961. The Hanomag Kurier was also in service from 1958 onwards. The Mercedes-Benz ‘short bonnet truck’ box van and drawbar trailer were on the roads in Westfalia from the early 1960s. These three historic commercial vehicle models are made by Wiking of Berlin in 1:87 scale from old re-vamped moulds. Volkswagen New Beetle Veltins Promotion Car Football Club Schalke 04 2001. This is also made by Wiking, and supplied in a presentation box. The body is covered in autographs of of the Schalke football team. All of these models can be ordered from Veltins Brewery, order hotline 018051 885666
CLUB NEWS
South Hants Model Auto Club: The revamped SHMAC magazine has now steadied at 16 well-packed A5 pages, and the Editors are fairly sure they can keep up that level, but they also feel that they are not likely to attain the Coventry Club’s 52 page achievements. One may doubt if any successor to the present Editor at Coventry will manage the same prodigious output in future. In the 16 pages of the latest SHMAC magazine are accounts of trips, visits, the club barbecue, exhibitions, Rod Fox’s 60th birthday present (motor racing at Thruxton), and lots more, including some passing references to model cars. It is noted that Rod Fox won the Model Auto Review competition for the CMC 1:18 Auto Union, to the envy of other members. All you have to do is enter the competitions, chaps! Then you'll stand an equal chance of winning. Oh look, we have a few SHMAC names in the current pile of entries! That’s the way! If you are in the South Hampshire area (or even if you are not) and would like details of club membership, contact secretary Dave Painter (Porsche fan) on 01264 366408.
Lansdowne Collectors Club: On a similar competitive theme, Graham Burton, of Poole, Dorset, writes to tell us of a recent experience. He joined the Lansdowne Club in January, after seeing it mentioned in MAR and soon saw a competition in the Club magazine, which he entered. ‘Guess what?’ he says, ‘Out of 100 members, I was the only one who entered, so I won a great prize, a Lansdowne MG YA in black’. The moral is, if you see a competition, enter it. You never know, you might win. One thing is certain, if you don’t enter, you stand no chance at all!
Wessex Model and Toy Collectors: Barry Lloyd has taken note of our comments that MAR is not mentioned as often as other magazines are, in Smalltalk, the WMTC newsletter. He gives us a glowing crit in the latest issue, so we tender our profound thanks. Another club which Barry mentions is the Plymouth Diecast Club, which we have never mentioned in these pages. How about news from the far south west, chaps? Apparently they have 50 members, and average meetings attract 30 members, but they cannot get sufficient volunteers for the committee, and may have to close down. Maybe if we were able to give them some publicity, they might get more members, including some committee types. Smalltalk is always full of interesting features, and lots of amusing cross-talk between contributors. An interesting aspect of Smalltalk is that articles and features are mostly about full-size vehicles, not model cars (which in fact are rarely mentioned) which shows that this club is for vehicle enthusiasts who happen to collect models. It is often assumed by 'outsiders' (including manufacturers of models) that we are toy collectors who know nothing about vehicles. That is certainly not true of the WMTC. If you would like information on membership, contact Doug Male on 01225 755043.
Ferrari Model Club: The Ferrari Model Club magazine is probably the plushest publication we see from the various clubs around the world. It is A4 size, with full colour cover and 64 pages, it is an impressively professional production. This cuts no ice with Ferrari SpA, however, and they are preventing the FMC from using the prancing horse symbol on the cover of the magazine, in spite of the support and free publicity given to Ferrari by the club. Indeed, Ferrari SpA President Luca Cordera di Montezemolo has written to the club thanking them for their constant and enthusiastic support. What a pity he has no influence over his minions who are in charge of copyrights. We have a suggestion for Dominique Lahuec, FMC supremo, which might get over the problem. An enthusiastic supporter and advertiser is Scuderia Auto Becker, the German Ferrari concessionnaire. His advertisement always legitimately displays the Ferrari prancing horse badge in full colour. How about offering Herr Becker an additional spot on the front cover, where he can legally display the disputed symbol? Everybody gains: the FMC has the Ferrari symbol legitimately on its magazine cover, and Herr Becker gets a bit more advertising space. (Just a suggestion). Dom and his members provide members with an unequalled info-source on Ferraris, full-size as well as scale models. If you would like to have eight club magazines in a year, an annual subscription costs 190DM (Europe) or $115 (elsewhere). Write to FMC, Wotanstrasse 40/3, D-80639 München, Germany.
Sydney Model Auto Club: Friday the thirteenth is certainly a black day for the SMAC. On that day in April, life member Alan Richardson died. He was visiting a friend in hospital when he complained of chest pains, and went immediately to Casualty. In spite of CPR administered by the staff, he passed away at the age of 61, due to unsuspected hardening of the arteries. ‘Richo’ was a colourful character, and ran the Granville Swapmeet on behalf of the Club. As if this loss was not enough, on Friday 13 July, SMAC Treasurer David Robson suddenly died at the age of 66, ‘a lovely man’. We are all becoming more aware of our mortality, as the ranks of collectors are thinning fast, but this has been a particular shock for the Sydney Club, losing two of its leading lights in such a short period. It will be difficult to replace them, particularly as there are fewer new collectors coming from younger generations, though it is nice to note that Alan’s son Scott is a Club member, who assisted in the operation of the swapmeet. If you would like to help fill the spaces in the Sydney Club, contact John Maude, 59 Walter Street, Mondale, NSW 2223, Australia. 1/87 Vehicle Club: Wayne Calder is making great strides (note for Australian readers: that doesn’t mean nice trousers) transforming the club newsletter into a glossy magazine. 40 pages, almost as big as A4 (the USA is still not using ISO paper sizes), are packed with news, information and thematic articles. Issue 14 covered step-through vans, concept cars, F1, boats, ships, airport equipment, Eastbloc cars and chops. If you’d like to join the club, $20.00 membership gets three magazines per year, among other benefits. Write to: 102 Plymouth Park S/C Box 168, Irving, TX 75061, USA.
Jaguar Model Club: The decision to change the frequency of the JMC magazine to quarterly has been called a ‘retrograde step’ by member Julian Soundy, though he understands JMC boss Gary Oxley’s reasons for having to make it. There is never enough time for the labours of love involved in producing unpaid club publications. An ongoing problem is persuading existing members of any club to renew their subscriptions, so Julian suggests that Gary adopt MAR’s practice of automatically renewing credit card subscriptions, unless you actually cancel the subscription. Gary, who like Julian is an MAR subscriber, has noted our methodology and would like to follow the same principles in the JMC magazine. Let's hope it helps to keep members on board. Annual UK membership only costs £24.00. Contact Gary at JMC, 11 Birchwood Drive, Ravenfield, Rotherham S65 4PT, UK.
Citroen Model & Memorabilia Collectors Club: Snail mail despatch of CMMCC newsletters only continued until current subscriptions ran out. >From now on, the newsletter will only be sent by email, but will also then be free of charge. David Conway continues to report in detail on all new model Citroen models, an invaluable aid for fans of the Double Chevron in miniature. As future contact will only be via email, there is no point in contacting David if you do not have an email address. Therefore, please get in touch withthe Citroen Model & Memorabilia Collectors Club at ConwayCV2@bigfoot.com
Volkswagen Model Club: For the first time in many years, Jim McLachlan had a struggle to fill the VWMC magazine, due to lack of input from members. After considering postponing the August quarterly issue, Jim instead decided to publish a slightly thinner issue than usual, the ‘smallest for some time’ as Jim puts it. There is no shortage of news regarding new VW models, just a dearth of feature articles and photographs from members. Let’s hope this will sting them into producing lots of contributions for the November 2001 and February 2002 magazines. In spite of Jim’s troubles, he still managed to fill 14 pages with news of Volkswagen models, plus a page of colour photos. Maybe there will be a big influx of new members in future if the long-rumoured plan matures for VW to participate in Formula One. If you would like to join the VW Model Club and help to fill the magazine pages, write to Jim at 20 Waverley Park, Redding, Falkirk FK2 9RT, Scotland.
Maidenhead Static Model Club: Another club publication that had a slightly thinner issue than usual was Wheel Bearings, the MSMC newsletter. This was due to Editor Bill Alexander trying to upgrade his computer. The usual story of incompatibility, salesman’s double-speak and general technobabble put Bill’s computer out of service just as he was due to produce Wheel Bearings, then when it was finally ready, he could not connect to his scanner, so he couldn’t produce illustrations. It is to be hoped that all is back in action for the next issue, so that all the contributions from MSMC members can be incorporated into a bulging, bulky Wheel Bearings. If you'd like to join the MSMC (we are told there is no longer a ‘waiting list’ for membership), contact Alan Simpson on 01494 813903.
HERPA NEW RELEASES
Herpa of Germany have announced these 1:87 plastic models:
BMW 3 Series Compact, black or red
Mercedes Sprinter-Strobel ambulance Corneli
Mercedes Sprinter escort van for heavy loads, M Wild
VW T4 minibus Polizei Freiburg
Ford Galaxy mpv THW white livery
Mercedes Actros S TLF 24/8 fire appliance Essen
Scania Topline bonnetted artic tanker chrome, Talke
MAN E2000 4+2+3 axle loa load artic Maxwild
MAN TG-A XXL swap-body drawbar Rhenus
MAN TG-A M four axle construction dumptruck
Mercedes Actros L 2+3 axle silo artic Ruploh
DAF CF 2+3 axle box artic TNT
Scania TL 4+2+3 axle low load artic Böckenholt
DAF CF four axle concrete mixer
MAN TG-A XXL 3+2 axle swap-body drawbar Wandt
MAN TG-A LX 2+3 ax artic + wooden crate Liebherr
DAF CF 2+3 axle artic glass transporter Saint Gobain
Mercedes Actros M 2+2 axle swap body Friedenfels
MAN TG-A LX 2+3 axle box artic Lübzer Pils beer
Scania TL 2+3 axle artic CS Cargo (Czech)
Mercedes Actros LH 2+3 axle jumbo artic Schuon
Christmas 2001 editions:
DAF CF 2+3 axle jumbo artic Christmas 2001
Advent calendar 2001 containing 24 models .NEWS FROM BREKINA By Hans-Georg Schmitt
BREKINA 1:87 plastic models from Germany, new releases:
150th Anniversary of Berlin Fire service v90376 Set three fire chief Berlin FB
v90375 Set Accident Rescue Vehicles, Berlin FB
v36006 Mercedes-Benz L 319 box-van Breathing protection vehicle Berlin FB.
50 Years of the Westfalia Camper: v90374 Set three VW Westfalia Campers
New Trucks: v71603 IFA S 4000-1 box-truck Konsum (ex-DDR)
v43006 Borgward B 4500 pickup fitted with heating oil tank Gasolin.
v72204 MAN F8 drawbar Fleischmann drinks
v84105 Krupp LF 980 drawbar Huppertz
Models for a Hot Summer: v25005 VW Beetle 1964 Afri Cola salesman’s car
v32517 VW van 1960 Clio Brause drinks
v38006 Borgward B 1500 1958 Afri-Cola
37090 Hanomag L 28 box truck Bluna lemonade
78354 MAN 10.212 drawbar Afri-Cola
German Police: v45012 MAN short bonnet tilt Police Saarbrücken
v90373 Set Berlin Police: VW T1a Combi, Mercedes 180 saloon, Mercedes-Benz 190 estate.
German Ambulances: (DRK =German Red Cross)
v20028 Opel P1 Caravan (estate) DRK
v33091 VW Combi T2 Bergwacht Bayern (Mountain Rescue Bavaria)
v38012 Borgward B 1500 pickup with tilt DRK
v43007 Borgward B 4500 pickup with tilt DRK
v71015 IFA Z6 tractor (East) German Red Cross
Special Models, limited availability
* VW hitop van fire red-yellow, VW Classic 2001, made for German Aircooled, 24276 Olivera Drive, Mission Viejo, Califomia 92691, USA.
* VW T2 Fire ambulance ivory, Bochum fire service, made for Wagner & Raschka; Dr Ruer Platz; D-44787 Bochum, Germany.
* Krupp Cummins LF969 forward control tilt drawbar Reichelbrau Kulmbach; made for Modelcar Service Hartmut W Hohn; Burgermeister-Angerer-Strasse 3; D-95336 Mainleus-Schwarzach, Germany.
* Trabant P50 sdamask-green. Special model for Int. Trabant meeting 2001.
* Trabant P50, two tone white-rose-beige, for 8th International Trabant Meeting, Zwickau, Saxony, 22-24 06 2001, made for Modelauto Club Zwickau, Jens Zenker, Kosmonautenstrasse 30; D-08066 Zwickau, Germany.
* VW T1b van red Brandweer Eindhoven 9 and
* VW T1b, red, Brandweer Eindhoven 10, both made for Kuckelkom Handelsvertretung, Weberstrasse 17; D-52134 Herzogenrath.
Hot Volkswagens: v25006 Volkswagen Beetle Give Rubber
v25904 VW Fridolin van German Bundespost
v26513 VW 1500 Type 3 Variant (estate)
New for 2001 from new mould:: 28000 Auto Union 1000S Coupe 1959-1963
The Auto Union automobile works, in southern Saxony, which came from the 1932 union of Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer, was completely lost after the Second World War. Saxony was occupied by the Soviets, but the owners of the company had escaped into West Germany. Here the designers had to make a fresh start. This was difficult enough, but they were also aware of competition from their former plants, now run by the Soviets, still making the pre-war F8. A former Auto Union warehouse in Ingolstadt, Bavaria became the headquarters of the new Auto Union, where from 1949 DKW motorcycles and a newly developed DKW van were produced. Production of a DKW car began in a former munitions factory. It was almost identical with the pre-war F9, which was itself built at Zwickau and then at Eisenach as the IFA F9. This DKW 3=6, (meaning a three cylinder two-stroke engine which was as good as a four stroke six-cylinder engine), developed into the Auto Union 1000 in 1960, with a stylish wrap-round windscreen. This 1960-1963 version is the prototype of the new Brekina model, which reproduces it very exactly, with chromed bumpers, and grille, and silver printed mouldings. It is available in white-red, white-gentian blue and olive green-lime green.
German Railway Motor Vehicles: East and West German railway companies.
n81300 Mercedes LPS 2223 3 axle artic tractor (West) Deutsche Bundesbahn.
n84003 Krupp Cummins 1060 bonnetted tractor unit Deutsche Bundesbahn
v59029 Mercedes O317 Postbus, yellow, DB with adverts for Oberndorfer Beer.
v39001 Mercedes-Benz Unimog 411 pickup Deutsche Bundesbahn
v59106 Büssing 6500T bus DB in wine red with adverts for Jagermeister
v59028 Mercedes O317 bus DB wine red with ads for Doornkaat schnapps.
v42501 Magirus drawbar, with railway container Deutsche Bundesbahn.
v55225 Two axle trailer Deutsche Bundesbahn
v25516 Volkswagen Golf Mk 1 saloon Deutsche Bundesbahn railway police.
v32804 Volkswagen T1b double cab pickup Deutsche Bundesbahn
v33092 Volkswagen T2 combi Deutsche Bundesbahn
v33911 Volkswagen T2 pickup Deutsche Bundesbahn
74502 Büssing 8000 tilt drawbar D. Bundesbahn
59100 Büssing 6500T coach D. Bundesbahn
59027 Mercedes O317 Deutsche Bundesbahn bus, ads for Badische Zeitung
26511 Volkswagen 1500 Variant Deutsche Bundesbahn police
55920 Luggage trailer for D. Bundesbahn buses
31003 Volkswagen T1a combi D. Bundesbahn
33282 Volkswagen T2 micro-bus Deutsche Bundesbahn fire service
v71016 IFA Z6 tractor, stake-trailer, two containers East German Reichsbahn.
71502 IFA S 4000-1 with tilt, wine red with tan tilt Deutsche Reichsbahn
v71508 IFA S 4000 truck with tilt, Mitropa restaurant service, associate company of Reichsbahn. Wine red body with black chassis.
v71604 IFA S 4000-1 van Mitropa, wine red
v27021 Wartburg 311 saloon Mitropa, red body with pale yellow roof.
v27501 Trabant P50 saloon Reichsbahn. grey.LATEST NEWS FROM CMC By Shuxiao Jia
Here is an update on what CMC has been up to of late. First our latestnew model:
M026 Mercedes-Benz 300D Cabriolet D, 1958-1962, hood up, 1:24 scale,hand finished in our plant in China. This is a precise replica of thislegendary car, of wich only 65 were ever built. It incorporates 388parts, all four doors, boot and bonnet open and the steering operates.Interior details include the Becker Mexico radio, leather seats andtrim, reclining back rest to front seat, and drop-down armrest in themiddle of the rear seat. The cabriolet roof is made of real cloth, andyou can even open the fuel filler flap! .
What's next? Novelties that in our opinion will raise the pulse rate ofany collector. A special highlight is M036, the unique Mercedes-Benzracing car transporter from 1954 in our racing vehicles range (left) in1:18 scale, and hope it will be available from early 2002.We also intend to offer a model of it in 1:43 scale as a limited editionlater.
Our Grand Prix Silver Arrow series in 1:18 scale will continue with M031Mercedes-Benz W125 from 1937 (delivery November 2001 ) and M033Mercedes-Benz W25 from 1934 (early 2002 release ).
M032 will be the elegant four seater Audi 920 Cabriolet from 1938-39 forproduction in 1:24 scale, and we hope to introduce it after the W25 inthe first quarter of 2002
LATEST SCHUCO NEWS
Here are the late summer releases in Schuco's various ranges, via JohnAyrey Diecasts Ltd.
1:43 Historic vehicles
DKW Express + DKW motorcycle (September)
VW T1 microbus BP (September)
Opel Manta A racing version (October)
Piccolo Classic 1:90 diecast
Lanz tractor + trailer (September)
Zundapp motorcycle + sidecar (September)
Unimog 401 (August)
VW T2 van BP, ltd to 2000 (September)
Porsche 911 Polizei, ltd to 2000 (September)
Mercedes 1936 Langenburg Classic (August)
Lloyd box van, light blue (August)
Classic Line: tinplate
Opel Doctor's car red, new colour (October)
Junior Line 1:87 Trucks
Mercedes frig artic Scholler ice cream (October)
Mercedes frig artic Ehrmann (October)
Mercedes artic van Mitsubishi (September)
Scania artic tanker Jet (September)LATEST NEWS FROM SMTS
Here is the news of the latest releases from Scale Model TechnicalServices:
TVR CERBERA SPEED TWELVE
The Cerbera 7.7 Litre V12 raced in the 2000 Privilege Insurance Power
Tour Series, driven by lan McKellar Jnr and Bobby Verdon-Roe.
CL78a TVR Cerbera Speed 12 Race Car #27 Blue
CL78b TVR Cerbera Speed 12 Road Car (October)
Handbuilt models cost £75.00 each, Kits £34.50.
FERRARI 250GT SWB
The Ferrari 250GT SWB raced in 1960-61, mainly with private teams and
owners, scoring many international class victories.
CL79a Ferrari 250GT SWB LM 60 #16 dark blue
CL79b Ferrari 250GT SWB road car 1960
CL80a Stirling Moss lst TT 61 #.7 dark blue
CL8Qb Moss-Hill LM61#18 dark blue
CL80c Mike Parkes 2nd TT 61 #6 red
CL80d Ferrari 250GT SWB road car 1961
Road versions of both cars will be available in silver, red, yellow or
dark blue. Handbuilt models cost £67.50, kits £28.50.
LE MANS JAGUAR D TYPE
D-Types ran at Le Mans in the 1950s. winning three years running with
private entry support
RL72 Hawthorn-Bueb 1st LM 1955 # BRG
RL73 Flockhart-Sanderson Ist LM 56 #4 met blue
RL74 Flockhart-Bueb 1st LM 57 #3 metallic blue
RL75 Rolt-Hamilton 2nd LM 1954 #14 BRG
Other versions available include works cars, Ecurie Francorchamps and
Cunningham D Types. Handbuilt models cost £67.50, kits £28.50
JOHNNY LIGHTNING SPECIAL
Running in the blue and yellow livery of its toymaker sponsor, a
Colt-Ford driven by Al Unser won the 500 mile race at Indianapolis in
both 1970 and 1971.
RL67 1970 Johnny Lightning 500 Spl #2
RL68 1971 Johnny Lightning 500 Spl #1
Handbuilt models £75.00, kits £34.50 each.MORE AUTO MODELS
All MAR readers will know that we don't as a rule print news items aboutdealers and their shops, but here is a pleasing exception. Regular MARadvertiser Auto Models of Bicester opened a new branch in The Centre,Milton Keynes, on 28 July 2001. This is a heartening development at atime when we more usually hear stories about shops closing, or unable toafford the high costs of operating in shopping malls. The Centre is openseven days a week, late nights on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The newshop is a Corgi Gold Star stockist, and a Matchbox Collector Centre. Andthey are now MAR stockists as well!
RENAISSANCE SOON-ISH
The next releases (Available before long, says Etienne Dhont), fromRenaissance of France are as follows:
Tk24/93 Lancia Rally 037: resin transkit, rear lid for 1:24 Tamiya kit.
Tk24/94 Ford Sierra Gr A Rally: resin transkit for 1:24 Tamiya kit.
Tk24/95 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 6.5 2001: resin transkit for 1:24 Tamiya
kit.
Tk24/97 Ford Focus WRC Martini Cyprus 2001 winner: transkit and decal
for 1:24 Tamiya kit.
Tk24/98 Subaru Impreza WC Snijers Ypres 2001: transkit and decal for
1:24 Tamiya kit.
Tk24/104 Toyota Corolla WRC Kremer German Rally 2001: decals for 1:24
Tamiya kit.
43/33b Ferrari 275P, Ring 64 #142-143-144: 1:43 kit
43/33c Ferrari 275/330 P64 LM 64 #21, 19: 1:43 kit
43/33e Ferrari 330 P64 Maranello Concession-naires, TT, Montlhéry,
Monza, Spa, Reims: 1:43 kit
063 Porsche 935 Martini Mugello 76 winner: 1:43 kit in the Intégral
rangeMAISTO 1:18 MODELS By Hans-Georg Schmitt
Maisto of Thailand recently released these 1:18 models in the SpecialEdition Range:
Opel Speedster 2000
The Speedster's total weight of only 870 kg is achieved by extrudedaluminium profiles which form the chassis, weighing only 71kg and makingit very resistant to torsion. The bodywork, styled with the new 'edgy'Opel theme, is made of ultra-light rust-free fibre laminate. The newrear mounted 2.2 litre 16v 147hp Ecotec four cylinder engine allows 0 to100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and a maximum speed of 217 km/h. The technologywas developed by Lotus UK, where the car will be built in a strictlylimited small series with much attention to detail. It is also availableas Vauxhall VX 220, with a different grille and the steering wheel onthe right. Maisto have reproduced Opel's design well. The Mandarin body(two coats of mineral-effect paint in mandarin orange) looks veryrealistic, all the correct details are there, including the four glazedlight units, air intake and outlet grilles, all emblems and the twinexhaust tail pipes, which are vertical, just like the real car. Thelicense plates represent a real registration of an Opel-owned car, inRüsselsheim. Front lid, doors and bonnet all open. The steering andsuspension work realistically. There is no space for luggage under thefront lid. The small space is completely filled with the radiator,battery and bottles for brake fluid, power steering and screenwashfluid, all accurately reproduced in the model. The interior features theextraordinary aluminium detailing. The dashboard looks like theoriginal, as do the seats, and even the safety belts and locks aremodelled. The leather-like black surfaces make an interesting contrastwith the silver-coloured aluminium framing. Only the old fashioned andunrealistic door hinges are a fly in the otherwise excellent Maistoointment. Under the bonnet is a detailed engine replica, and behind theseats is a tiny luggage space, just room for two toilet bags, a vanitycase and some sun cream. The wheels are exactly modelled, and throughthe spokes the brake discs and calipers are clearly visible. Thebaseplate looks plain, but this is just like the real car, which has avery smooth under surface, with diffusers for better roadholding. Opelis trying to polish up its public image with this sports car, andMaisto's model car may help the effort.Chevrolet SSR Concept Car 2000
The SSR was first revealed to the public at the Detroit Auto Show in2000, demonstrating a combination of different body concepts, and itstands a good chance of mass production.The SSR is like a Swiss army knife on wheels, combining sports car,truck and cabriolet in one vehicle. At the touch of a button the hardtop over the cab disappears behind the seats, in front of the load bed,which, unlike usual pickup practice, is in unit with the body.The separate-wing styling includes obvious 'nostalgic' elements, but thechassis and the six litre 300hp V8 engine come from the Corvette, and afour-speed automatic gearbox drives the rear axle. Maisto's model is thesame blue colour as the Detroit show vehicle, and its interesting designis reproduced very well. In the cab, all black and chrome, the dashboardinstruments are clearly visible. The bonnet and doors open, thesuspension and steering work realistically. Under the bonnet is acompletely enclosed engine, typical of show car design, alsocharacterised by high gloss chrome wheel rims, through the spokes ofwhich can be seen the brake discs and calipers. The baseplate is welldetailed, but the high gloss chromed exhaust system looks a littleunrealistic.Chrysler Panel Cruiser 2000
The Chrysler Panel Cruiser was also launched at the 2000 Detroit AutoShow, a variation of the PT Cruiser with a van body. Once again thereal car has been interpreted accurately in Maisto's model, like theDetroit show car, painted medium blue. The bonnet and the three doorsall open, the suspension and steering both function. Under the bonnet isan adequately detailed engine. The interior is well detailed, even thenumbers on the automatic gearbox selector. All lights and many otherdetails are separate components, and the wheel rims are accurate copiesof those on the Detroit show car. The load floor has a wood-like finish.Unfortunately the side doors open in an unrealistic manner, revealingdrainpipe-sized hinges. A well detailed baseplate is spoiled by theentirely high gloss chromed exhaust system, which also shows obvioustool-markings from the mould.Jaguar X-Type Saloon 2001
Exciting, fascinating, forceful, attractive and with innovative ideas,the new X-Type is a Jaguar in a compact format. This agile sports saloonis available with 2.5 or 3.0 litre V6 engines, four overhead camshafts,four valves per cylinder, four wheel drive as standard, and manual orautomatic gear boxes, both five speed. The platinum metallic body of theMaisto model is exactly shaped and the lights, radiator grille and manymore elements are separate components. The bonnet, front doors and bootlid all open, and the suspension and steering work realistically. Theivory interior looks authentic, the dashboard with all instruments andswitches has wood applications. Under the bonnet is a detailed engine.Wheel rims and tyres are very good copies of the originals, as is thebaseplate, though the too-glossy exhaust system looks unlikely. On theboot lid we can read that the model car has a three litre engine. Thefirst batch of the model was supplied to Jaguar dealers, but now it ison general distribution.Mini Cooper 2001
Now the new Mini appears in its production version, the only survivor ofthe BMW Group's British adventure. The new Mini is larger than the oldone, but reflects the design of the original, whilst complying withcurrent car safety regulations. The interior is more roomy andcomfortable, and contrary to some reports, the roadholding andgo-kart-like performance is still there. The red body with white roof ofthe model car represents the car as seen in BMW adverts in motormagazines. All features of the Mini Cooper version are reproduced,including its Munich registration The bonnet, doors and tailgate allopen. The suspension and steering work realistically. The black and greyseats complement the aluminium-like dashboard and door fittings. A largecentral speedometer dominates the dashboard, a rev counter is above thesteering wheel and the central console is very detailed. The engine isdetailed, but the doors have old-fashioned hinges. The wheel rims andtyres are accurate, with brake discs and calipers visible through thespokes. The baseplate is detailed, but I doubt that BMW fit high-glosschromed exhaust systems to the new Mini.Also new from Maisto in their GT Racing Range is: Audi R8 Le Mans-Winner 2000. In the 2000 Le Mans race Audi's driversreached the finishing line without difficulty and celebrated a triplevictory with their R8 sports cars, which ran like clockwork. apart fromfilling with petrol, and changing tyres and drivers, no other work wasnecessary. The winning car, number 8 is excellently reproduced byMaisto, in silver and red, with all its sponsor stickers. The cockpitincludes its carbon fibre structure, all switches and instruments, andthe driver's seat with full harness. The air intake behind the seatbears the names of victorious drivers Biela (Germany), Pirro (ltaly) andKristensen (Denmark). The rear engine cover can be removed to reveal awell detailed engine replica. The steering and suspension workrealistically. The baseplate only features some spoilers, but this isalso authentic, as the real under-floor is smooth for good roadholding,with some spoilers to increase local pressure. The cast aluminium wheelrims are shaped very finely, also like the real car.
All these Maisto model cars are available from local dealers, but if indifficulty, contact the German importer Heinrich Bauer, Hans BunteStrasse 2; D-90431 Nürnberg, Germany (Tel: 0911 324520, Fax: 0911 3245245)
MORE BMW MODELS By Hans-Georg Schmitt
News from Bavaria of more BMW model cars:
BMW 328 Le Mans 1939 1:43 scale diecast by Schuco. In June 1939 astreamlined coupe and two cabriolets took part in the legendary 24 hourrace in Le Mans. The coupe covered 3188,4 km to gain fifth placeoverall, and all three cars finished. For the first time in the 16 yearsof the race, all the cars of one team had reached the finish. Schucohave modelled one of the victorious cabriolets, driven by Briem andScholz. The ivory body carries the correct number 28, and the licenseplates have the right registration numbers. The revolution counter andspeedometer even have their needles. The radiator grille incorporatingthe third headlight and the two bonnet-side outlets are very wellphotoetched. The bonnet is secured by two tiny thin leather-like straps.This model car comes in the usual black folding plastic box, which turnsinto a display stand. It is available from BMW dealers, as order number80420024360. (See page 7972).
BMW 2002 tii saloon 1971-1975, made in 1:18 scale by Kyosho: This bodystyle was first shown to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in March1966. It was a small two door-saloon, which looked a bit like a coupe.The 02 range found enthusiastic customers, who liked its performance,sporting character and in particular the restraint of this small salooncar. In February 1971 the 2002 tii appeared, with a 1990cc four cylinderpetrol injection engine developing 130 hp at 5800 rpm, and four speed(or optional five speed) gearbox, good for a top speed of 190 km/h. Themodel car is shaped accurately, the bonnet, doors and boot lid all open,and the steering works realistically. Many features are separate parts,the badging and license plate are exact. Under the open bonnet is anoutstanding engine replica, with well detailed block, fuel injectionapparatus, distributor with all ignition cables, all hoses betweenengine and radiator, screen wash reservoir, brake fluid reservoir,nothing is missing. All stickers and type plates are included, even plusand minus on top of the battery! Also excellently shown is thecomplicated lock system for the bonnet. The interior looks quite stark,typical of its time. All features are realistically modelled. The doors,which open like the real car, are fitted with arm rests, handles andwinders. The three instruments even show dials and needles. In the boot,the floor can be removed, to reveal the spare wheel and jack. The wheelslook like aluminium cast rims with well-detailed tyres. The baseplate isunbelievably detailed, the lower side of engine and gearbox, exhaustsystem, suspension, nothing is forgotten and all four springs workauthentically. As reference 80430007658, the model car is available inorange with black interior, or as ref 80430007659 it is available inmetallic blue body, also with a black interior.
BMW 2002 turbo two door saloon 1973-1974, made in 1:18 scale by Kyosho.In the 1970s Germany had a booming economy. In 1972 the Olympic Gamescame to Munich with its tragic consequences, and in 1974 Germany hostedthe soccer World Cup. And when Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Muller and PaulBreitner lifted the celebrated trophy aloft as world champions, thesports world was turned upside down. Into this dynamic period the BMW2002 turbo was launched, the first production car with a turbocharger,as agile as it was exciting. Lightning fast, powerful and beautifullydesigned, it won every heart. The top Bavarian sports saloon is now amuch sought-after collectors' piece. Kyosho have captured the spirit andthe appearance of the original in this model car, which is as accuratelydetailed as the 2002 tii described above. The differences in the enginecompartment can be clearly seen. Available from BMW dealers, as ref80430026610.
Kyosho have done a splendid job on both model cars, which will behighlights in every BMW collection.
Editor's Note: When we bought our BMW 2002 of fond memory (apart fromits troublesome automatic choke and rust-prone underbody) we wereinterested to hear that the mechanic who had prepared it for sale owneda 2002 turbo. He didn't seem very happy when we asked him about it.Apparently the previous weekend he was teaching his girl friend to driveon this rather unsuitable beast, in the wide open spaces of Southportbeach, on miles of open flat sand. She was getting up a fair level ofconfidence, and turn of speed, when he noticed that they wereapproaching some sand dunes. He asked her to brake, but she stamped onthe wrong pedal and accelerated over the dunes. Fortunately they wereonly slightly injured on landing, but the car was a write-off.
JOHNNY LIGHTNING By John Whitehead
The two latest 1:64 Johnny Lightnings seen here in the USA are these:
Johnny Lightning 291-08 (785) 1971 Plymouth 440 Hemi Cuda ConvertibleThe Plymouth is probably the best model I have seen among 1:64 JohnnyLightning releases. This company has made great strides in just a few ofyears. A release from 1998 or 1999 seems so primitive and inaccuratethat one would imagine the older toy was from a completely differentcompany.
Johnny Lightning 362-20 (146) 1950 Mercury (woody) Station WagonThe Mercury is part of a set vehicles which were used in televisionshows. The 1960s television show 'Mod Squad' is cited as the source forthe station wagon.
MATTEL LATEST MODELS By Hans-Georg Schmitt
Mattel Summer diecast releases 2001:
Formula One Super Collection
26140 Michael Schumacher's racing helmet in 1:18 scale for thosecollectors and fans who supported Michael in 2000 and 2001. Exclusivefrom Hot Wheels Racing; in the Michael Schumacher Collection, checkedand licenced by Ferrari.
50909 King of the Rain, Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F1 2000 Formula Oneracing car, the winning car from Nürburgring 2000 in 1:18 scale.Authentic to the last detail, on a baseplate with pit stop markings. Thecar is fitted with rain tyres. accurate white and blue helmet design asused at the Nürburgring. Limited edition of 9.999.
50930 Champions Edition MS 2000: World Champion Michael SchumacherFerrari F1 2000 Suzuka version in 1:18 scale. Very well detailed,checked and licenced by Ferrari.
50169 Ferrari Formula One launch version 2001 in 1:18 scale. This modelis absolutely authentic, right down to the filler cap, and was alsochecked and licenced by Ferrari.
NEWS FROM KYOSHO By Heather Rose (Hobbico)
Kyosho latest diecast releases include a 1:18 scale 1971 Datsun 240-ZSafari Rally with steerable wheels, doors and hoods that open , andengine detail. There are also 1:43 scale models of Datsun Safari Rallyand Lancia Monte Carlo Rally cars.
0168 08215B 1:18 Datsun 240Z MC 71
0169 08215A 1:18 Datsun 240Z Safari Rally 71
1253 03181B 1:43 Lancia Rally MC #1
1254 03141B 1:43 Lancia Gr 5 Pirelli
1350 03165A 1:43 Datsun 240Z Safari Rally 71
1351 03165B 1:43 Datsun 240Z MC 71NEW AMT PROMO MODELS By John W Whitehead
AMT Masterpiece is the name of a new series of 1:25 built up plasticmodels from Racing Champions-Ertl, fully finished plastic kits,assembled by AMT. The retail price is about $25. Some of the models, in1:25 plastic kit form, have already been released by AMT (though indifferent colours). Pictured above:
AMT 31167 1958 Edsel Pacer two door hardtop in turquoise & white. Thisbody style was previously available as a pre-painted 1:25 scale plastickit in red and black, but without the fender skirts and continental kit.
AMT 31170 1962 Pontiac Catalina 421 Super Duty in orange. This vehiclehas been previously released in this colour by Ertl as a diecast 1:64scale model.
AMT 31171 1960 Ford Starliner in baby blue and white, previouslyreleased in these colours by Ertl as diecast 1:64 scale and 1:18 scalemodels.
Other AMT Masterpiece 1:25 models include 1962 Chevrolet Impalaconvertible, 1966 Buick Riviera, a 1971 Dodge Charger, and a black 1957Chrysler 300 two door hardtop, a vehicle previously released by Ertl indiecast 1:64 and 1:43 scales.
ROCO MINITANKS NEWS By Hans-Georg Schmitt
Roco Minitanks 1:87 releases from Austria:
862 Unimog TLF 1000 German Bundeswehr airfield fire appliance, body andequipment by Metz. Three colour camouflage finish.
666 Mercedes-Benz L 5000 with 35 mm anti-aircraft gun. Old GermanWehrmacht, field grey.
935 Unimog U 1300L, two loaded on a railway wagon, (1:160 - N scale)..
672 Jeep Air Police
863 Volkswagen T3 Pickup with double cab and fire appliance body, ofGerman Bundeswehr.
671 Unimog S404 steel cab, pickup body with tilt.
727 Mine sweeper tank Keiler (wild boar). This entirely new model isprecisely detailed with fully movable sweeping equipment. The firstproduction vehicle entered service with the German Bundeswehr in 1997,and now it is in operation in the former Yugoslavia.RUSSIAN ARMY BUS By Alex Antonov
Newly -released in Russia is the 1:43 TS-42116 (43206) Russian ArmyStaff bus made by Dmitriev Workshop, Miass, Russia. A limited edition(only a dozen or so made) based on the Ural-43206 model by Elecon. Youcan view it on www.RussianScaleModels.com or www.MilitaryDiecast.com
NEWS FROM ABC OF ITALY By Laura Brianza
Here are some recent releases from Italy:
ABC 128 Osca 2500 GT Zagato
ABC 139 Jaguar XK 140 Loewy Boano
ABC 140 Alcador Sbarro 1993
ABC K1205 Porsche 917 LH Le Mans 1970
Brianza kit BRK43.128 Osca 2500 GT Zagato
Brianza kit BRK43.139 Jaguar XK140 Loewy Boano
Brianza kit BRK43.140 Alcador Sbarro 1993
Brianza kit BRK43.144 Alfa Romeo Dardo PF
BV Modelli 1:24 BVM87 Alfa 33 TT3 LM 72 #17
BV Modelli 1:24 BVM87 Alfa 33 TT3 LM 72 #19
MG Mythomania MGMTHM011 Musetto Ferrari F1 2000
Model plus 1:12 built MPM1209 Ferrari F1 2000 World Champion
Pallino built PLM005 Ferrari 330 Can Am Team Gunstone
SHMR built SHMRM219 Porsche K4 Coca-Cola Daytona 1984
SHMR built SHMRM241 BMW M1 #10 Surer Van Rooney 1000 km Winns
TAMEO 1:43 KITS
TMK295 Ferrari F1 2001 Schumacher-Barrichello
TMK296 Ferrari 312T2 Canada 77 Villeneuve-Reutemann
TMK297 Williams Ford FW08C 19.7.83 Donington Senna Private test
1:24 scale kit TLK002 Ferrari F1 2000 Malaysia
SMS 1:18 SCALE: Kit or built
SMS18015 Ferrari 250 GTO #64 Ring 1965
SMS18023 Ferrari 250 GTO #33 Spa 1965
BARNINI KITS
BVK24 Giannini 700 Gr 5 Italian Champ 1980
BVK54 Fiat Abarth 2300S Coupe 1963
BVK55 Fiat 1100T Servizio Abarth 1963
BVK64 Fiat Abarth 750 Pininfarina 1965
BVK65 Fiat Abarth 2000 Sport Targa Florio 1969
BVK67 Fiat Giannini 500 GR.2 Stretta 1974
BVK79 Lancia Fulvia Zagato Spider 1968
BVK80 Abarth 2400 Coupe Carlo Abarth 1964
BVK81 Fiat Abarth 850 TC Monza 1966
BVK82 Fiat Abarth 1000 TC 1966
BVK85 Giannini 700 Gr 5 Passo del Spino 79 #85
BVK86 Fiat Abarth 1300 Scorpion 1968
BVK87 Alfa Romeo 33/TT3 LM 1972 #17, #19
BVK88 Alfa Romeo 33/TT3 2L LM 1972 #18
GAMMA MODELS
GMK084 - Alfasud TI Gr 1 Elba Rally 1975
GMK085 - Alfa Romeo 1750 Alpine Cup 1968
GMK089 - Fiat 124 saloon 1968
GMK090 - Fiat 124 Familiare estate 1968
GMK091 - Alfasud Giardinetta 1975
GMK095 - Fiat 1300 saloon
KLAXON
KLK014 - Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Coupe Pescara
KLK015 - Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Spyder Pescara
KLK016 - Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Spyder Mussolini
KLK017 - Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Spyder 1939
KLK018 - Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Coupe 1939GADM QUARTER MILE
News from SMTS of the Great American Dream Machine ranges of 1:43 scalemetal models of American Show Cars and the Quarter Mile range ofdragsters, which they make in the UK for the US owner of the range, andwhich can now be supplied from the UK:
GREAT AMERICAN DREAM MACHINE
1) 1951 Buick Le Sabre
2) 1954 Corvette Nomad
3) 1938 Buick Y-Job
4) 1955 Lincoln Futura
5) n/a
6) 1965 Corvette Mako Shark 2
7) 1954 Cadillac El Camino
8) 1954 Cadillac La Espada
9) Packard Predictor
10) 1951 Chrysler K310
11) 1956 Chrysler Norseman
12) 1956 Buick Centurion
13) n/a
14) 1952 Chrysler C-200
GADM QUARTER MILE
1) Swamp Rat 1 Don Garlits
2a) 1941 Willys Stone-Woods
2b) 1941 Willys K S Pittman
3) Dodge Coronet Ramchargers
4) Swamp Rat 30 Don Garlits
All models cost £90.00 each handbuilt or £37.50 in kit form exceptQuarter Mile 4 Swamp Rat 30 which costs £135.00 built, and £52.50 as akit. Please note: all prices are ex-factory, and will incur anadditional 17.5%VAT in the EU.TOP GEAR FALCON SQUIRE
The latest 1:43 diecast model from Trax of Australia is a fairly rarebird. The Ford XL Falcon Squire, with fibreglass wood-effect side panelswas launched in September 1962, and remained available for 18 months.Only 728 of these Australian-built woody station wagons were sold,however. Trax have made 5000 models, however, as they feel that it willbe popular worldwide among collectors of woody wagons. The cost isA$36.95 plus post and packing, Freecall in Australia 1800 635 508 ororder via www.topgear.com.au.
GIESSAUF TO CLOSE DOWN
In the past we have often published HO scale model news passed on to usby Giessauf of Graz, Austria. We are now told that on 30 November 2001the shop and mail order business will close, so we wish Bernd Majer along and happy retirement, later this year.
BROOKLIN DEALER SPECIALS
The two new 'Dealer Special' model releases from Brooklin Models are nowavailable, both 1:43 white metal models, handbuilt in the UK:Brooklin X4 Ford Mainline Tudor sedan 1956, red with whitewall tyres.Lansdowne X3 Ford V8 Pilot 1948, pale green
MODELEX MURMURS
Regular readers will be pleased to know that we hear, and we hope topublish detailed confirmation in the next issue of Model Auto Review,that Modelex is back! Not this year, but next year's show for thespecialist model industry is expected to be held in 2002 at Stoneleighin Warwickshire. Founder Ray Strutt will still be in charge, with somenew associates who may have some fresh ideas, so there are likely to besome slight changes to the format and makeup of the event, following theexperience gained in the decade of previous Modelex shows.More news when we have it.
US MODEL MINT WHITE
The latest release in the US Model Mint range, made for the USproprietor by Brooklin Models in England, is a handbuilt model of aWhite Mustang. US30 is a 1951 White Mustang WC22, available in red orgrey.
PROVENCE MOULAGE NEWS
Here is the latest bulletin from France about Provence Moulage's variousranges:
Provence Moulage 1:43 resin kits
K1677 Reynard 01 Q-Judd Dick Barbour #36
K1678 Reynard 01 Q-Judd Dick Barbour #37
K1683 Porsche GT3R Noel Del Bello Art Car #79
K1685 Chrysler Viper GTS-R Equipe De France FFSA #57
K1688 Porsche GT3RS Team Taisan Advan #72
K1690 Porsche GT3RS PK Sport Ltd-Ricardo #76
K1691 Porsche GT3RS Luc Alphand Adventures #74
K1668 Porsche GT3RS Seikel #83 LM 2001
K1669 Porsche GT3RS Freisinger #77 LM 2001
K1673 Cadillac Northstar LMP 2001 DAMS #5-6
K1675 Ascari Judd A410 Provence Moulage #20 or 21 LM 2001
K1676 Lola B2/40 Nissan Rock-Nighthawk Racing #32 LM 2001
K1682 Porsche GT3R Racing Engineering Provence Moulage #71 LM 2001
K1686 Porsche GT3R Perspective #75 LM 2001
K1687 Porsche GT3RS Larbre #80 LM 2001
K1689 Porsche GT3RS Seikel Motorsport #82
K1692 Pilbeam MP84 Nissan S+R Rowan Racing Ltd #35 LM 2001
K1697 Dome S101 Judd Racing Holland #9 LM01
Cars and Drivers 1:43 handbuilt dioramas
CD01 Chevrolet Balcarce 1939 Fangio
CD02 Lancia D24 Pan Am 53 Fangio (above)
Nationale 7 1:43 'economy handbuilts'
NO14 Simca Aronde Elysee Matignan saloon
NO15 Simca Aronde Grand Large coupe
NO16 Simca Aronde van road service
NO17 Simca Aronde van Martini & Rossi
NO19 Renault 8 Gordini road car blue
Starter 1:43 handbuilt models
SL038 Studebaker Starliner 53 Panam 97 winner
SL039 Porsche 911GT1 Daytona 2001 Provence Moulage
LM001 Audi R8 winner LM 2001 no 1
Note: re Starter Le Mans winners:Just to confuse matters (no, they say it is to simplify matters),Provence Moulage have renumbered the Starter Le Mans winners range. LM01is the winner of the 2001 Le Mans, LM024 is the winner of the 1924 LeMans, and so on, superseding the previous numbering system.NOTE:
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