Aussie Flavour at Scalextric
The iconic Rothmans VL Commodore is the highlight of the new releases coming to the famous Scalextric slot car range in 2023. Here’s a video that covers all the new items.
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1:18 Walkinshaw
The VL Group A ‘Walkinshaw’ is one of several new models included in the latest Classic Carlectables catalogue, for January to March 2023. For me, …
VIDEO: Workbench Update (Dec 2022)
I haven’t done a workbench update video since July, so here’s an update!
Video: Model World Maffra
Have you been to The Maffra Shed? The one that houses a huge 3,500 piece model collection that can be viewed by the public? I went earlier this year and this is what I found.
Model Expo 2022
Model Expo returned with a vengeance last weekend with what was probably the largest model show ever seen in Australia.
Phillip Island Plastic Model Show
I headed to the Phillip Island Plastic Model Show at Cowes last week. There were some great builds spread through the show, plus a handful of truly spectacular pieces. Here’s a slideshow of some of what was on display.
Castlemaine Model Auto Show
I ventured up towards Bendigo on the long weekend to have a look at the Castlemaine Model Auto Show at Autopia. Here’s what I found – it’s not just models!
Huge Collection at Model World Maffra
My mind is blown. There is a huge collection of around 3,500 models on public display in the regional Victorian town of Maffra.
RIP Frank Williams
Frank Williams, eponymous team owner and F1 wheeler and dealer before that, passed away yesterday in the UK. He was 79.
Video: Workbench Update, August
This workbench update video includes a semi-review of a new spray booth (the HSeng E550BLK with dual fans and LED lighting) plus some progress on the Toyota 88C-V Tamiya build.
Published in Australian Muscle Car Magazine :)
I sent a letter to the editor of the brilliant print publication Australian Muscle Car magazine regarding an Australian motorsport identity that had been featured …
Photos: Model Expo 2019
I did a quick run around the tables at Model Expo on the weekend. Here are some photos.
RIP Niki Lauda
Sad, but not unexpected, news that Niki Lauda has passed away. He underwent a lung transplant in 2018 and was by then on his third …
New Stuff From Trax & Classics
Classics win Bathurst! Download the latest catalogues of new model announcements from Classic Carlectables and Top Gear/Trax.
Model Expo 2018
I attended the annual Model Expo at Sandown Raceway over the Queens Birthday long weekend. Here’s a small sample of some of the models on display…
Chrysler, Ford & Chev Coming From Trax
Top Gear (Trax) has released a couple of new offerings in the latest newsletter – Chrysler Royal Plainsman Station Wagon, KE Ford Laser TX3 and ’55 Chev.
Spark Announce Formula E Releases
The popularity of the Formula E series for electric open-wheel race cars continues to increase, so much so that Spark has announced a range of models from the 2016 and 2017 seasons.
New Owners at Biante
Biante model cars has changed ownership. Founded by Trevor and Bev Young in the 90s, the Perth-based business has been owned by HGL Limited for the past 10 years. It has now been purchased by collectables company Downies.
Two Great Race Winners Coming From Apex
Apex Replicas has announced the pending production of two famous Bathurst 1000 winners in 1/43 scale – Peter Brock’s Torana GTR XU-1 from 1972, plus the Dick Johnson/John Bowe Ford Sierra from 1989.
New Releases Coming From Classic Carlectables
Classic Carlectables will produce the Retro Round Commodores the Tripe Eight team ran at the 2017 event at Sandown. Information on these (and much more, like the Torana A9X prototype) can be found in the latest newsletter…