Photos: Model Expo 2019
I did a quick run around the tables at Model Expo on the weekend. Here are some photos.
News
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 kidney, a consequence, say the doctors, of his fiery 1976 crash. Rest easy Andreas Nikolaus “Niki” Lauda (22 February 1949 – 20 May 2019), three-time Formula One World Champion. Might … Read moreRIP Niki Lauda
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…
Additions to Panini F1 Collection
LIST UPDATED 14 MARCH 2018! Panini has revealed another batch of F1 cars that make up their F1 Model Car Collection. This takes the list to…
Model Expo 2017
I attended day 1 of the 2017 Model Expo at Sandown Raceway across the long weekend. Took some photos too.
New Items From Trax – Latest Newsletter
There are some nice new items coming from Trax (Top Gear) over the next few months… if you can afford them.
Production Ceases For ARMCO / Models56
ARMCO model cars / Models56 has ceased production. This is sad news as the boutique Aussie brand produced some fantastic 1:43 scale models of interesting subjects.
Classics’ Newsletter #68
Latest news and information from Classic Carlectables in Newsletter #68 (April-June 2017). The only 1:43 scale items are the 2017 Supercars from Triple Eight Engineering – the Red Bull duo of Whincup and van Gizbergen, plus the Vortex machine of Lowndes. These models will be made in all three scales.
Race-To-Race Changes
The latest Raceland newsletter (Jan 27) points out the detail differences between race-to-race versions of various F1 cars manufactured by Spark. The changes made are not restricted to just alternative decoration! Latest Newsletter is HERE