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Working on my newest vehicle model - which has little to do with today's cars - I thought I would show two of my old models, although not really sports cars but vehicles. Latil T41 Skidder 1967 In the mid 60`s as a technical draughtsman got some access to special journals of wood working and forestry. I saw this skidder and specially fascinated me the articulated steering of the vehicle. And there was a bluepint too, so it must be modeled. I made the model from wood, wires, 0,1 mm copper plate, rubber and tread. I enjoyed to curve the tyres with the great off-road pattern very much. Same way the connection between front and rear part with two axels for steering and to tilt the two parts relative to each other on difficult forest terrain. And the rotating cable drum for tow the logs with wire cable – sorry – with tread. Enjoy the pictures.

Nice model and the wheels are rather good too. How much detailed the enginebay ?

Rolls Royce Spectre 2022 In 1900, motoring pioneer The Hon Charles Stewart Rolls made a bold prediction in a magazine article: “The electric car is perfectly noiseless and clean. There is no smell or vibration. They should become very useful when fixed charging stations can be arranged,” But it was more than a century later that his vision was finally realised at the company co-founded with Royce too. In 2021 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars confirmed it had begun testing a car conceived and engineered from the beginning as an electric car. The testing programme extended to more than 2.5 million kilometres. It was the first step to the planed fully electric product portfolio to the end of 2030. The car rides on the same luxury platform as the Phantom and Cullinan. It has two e-notors, one for the front wheels and one in the rear with a total 584 PS. The litium-ion batterie-pack provivides a 530 km range. The acceleration 1-100 km/h 4,5 sec. The body of the coupe style car has some supelatives: Pantheon grille is the widest ever fitted to a Rolls-Royce, the doors are almost 1.5 metres in length and are similarly the largest ones ever fitted. With this doors need the car a 4,6 m wide parking place to be able open the two doors fully. An Effortless Door System power assisted make the entry and debording „effortless”. Not long ago the luxury automaker has issued a recall for 107 Spectre, citing a potential safety concern related to a faulty ground cable. Supposedly possible fire hazard due to adhesive residue. Well – human beeings work at RR too and to err is human. (and oh yes, the top speed 250 km/h – in brackets only because this isn`t one of the most important feature of a Rolls Royce, said RR) The model made by NEWAO/China in 1:24 scale. Enjoy the pictures.

Up date: Welly produces a 1:24 variant too. Both in the same colour - pretty couple.

Philippine Jeepney The Philippine Jeepney is a filippino innovation of the G.I. surplus jeep during the 1940`s. The unique vehicle was the answer to the country`s scarcity of transportation after the war. It has the same strong engine of a U.S. Army jeep but was resized and converted into a public utility vehicle. A typical jeepney would usually accomodate 20 – 30 commuting passangers. The result was a time enduring vehicle with a remarkable combination of Filipino ingenuity and creativity in the mids of the post war crisis. In terms of appearence no Jeepney exactly the same . Each jeepney was designed with well- -detailed artworks elaborately displayed on its bodies and even in the vehicles interior. Every single one has its own unique design and is usually given touches often reflective of a common-man`s sentiments of the time. Today the Phillipines Jeepney is the most popular means of transportation in the Phillipines. It is proof of the Filipino`s world renowned ability to produce efficient technology from scrap machinery and limited financial resources. Truly. Jeepneys have become the country`s symbol of adaptation to global influence and change. (vendors description on the box) The model is made in the 3” size range. No manufacturer or land of origin marked. Sold by Phillipine Touristic offices. Enjoy the pictures.

Super deal !! I have the chinese one with opening features + lights and motorsound. As a toycar don`t disturbe me the scale.

There is a 1:64 gem too: TSM Mini GT makes a nice little model.

Thank you Gary. My older grandson is a little envious, even though he got a similar one decorated in red. I also prefer the blue.

Chevrolet Corvette Grandsport Roadster 1963 Designed by the “godfather of the Chevrolet Corvette”, Zora Arkus-Duntov to compete with the "grand sports cars" of Europe and the dominant Shelby Cobras. The coupe was a „lightweight” saving about 320 kg over the streetcars and it featured an engine 550 hp 6,2 liter V-8 plumbed to a 36-gallon fuel tank and bolted to a four-speed manual gear that spun power to the rear wheels. But GM halted production and made plans to destroy all five were built. Duntov quickly transferred the cars to private buyers, some of whom made modifications and continued to race the vehicles for several years. One of the „private buyer” was Duntov Motor Company. They took #001 and #002 in 1964 and converted them to roadsters to reduce the frontal area. All five of the original Grand Sports survive as museum displays or in private collections. The price is about $6 - 8,000,000 if one were to go up for auction today, not that they ever do. The model made by Hotwheels 1:64. I made a livery by some decals and detail painting for my younger grandson and this is his first Hotwheels which didn`t landed in the toys bin but is on the shelf in his room. Enjoy the pictures.

Dodge Copperhead Concept 1997 In 1997, Chrysler designers imagined a smaller, lighter, more affordable version of the mighty Dodge Viper and called it the Copperhead. Unveiled at the International Auto Show in Detroit, it was conceived as a sort of Viper light– a two-seat roadster with handling and open-air fun of Dodge's brutish V10 sports car, but with a V6 engine and a more practical price in the $30,000 range. The layout is a traditional sports car - long hood, short rear deck, not much overhang. The engine is a V6 with 2.7 litre and 220 HP power. The car it self was a parts-bin special: some elements were used in the construction from Dakota pickup, Sebring convertible, Eagle Talon and Neon. After the unveiling of the car Dodge received a complaint regarding ownership of the "Copperhead" name because this had already been registered by Billy Gibbons of the American rock band ZZ Top for his customized 1950 Ford Coupe. As a result, DaimlerChrysler unofficially renamed the car as the "Concept Vehicle". This made press kits or items with the Copperhead name collectibles. The model made by Maisto in 1:24 scale. I detailed the interieur. Enjoy the pictures.

Bugatti Centodieci 2019 Bugatti`s 10 piece limited supercar was „sold in just weeks.” as said Frank Heyl, head of exterior design for the company. The Centodieci pays tribute to the EB 110 1991. The unique body echoes, but does not slavishly mimic, features from the EB110. The car based on the Chiron with its 8,0 litre, four turbo, W16 engine 1600 PS. It accelerates to 100 km/h 2,4 sec, the top speed is 380 km/h. This is Bugatti's first car designed entirely in virtual reality. The job lasted only six months. And the Centodieci got the most advanced aerodynamics of any Bugatti yet: a complex rear diffuser, front channels that make the car’s front act like an inverted wing and together offering much more down force than a Chiron, with“air curtains” around the wheels. The total weight is 20 kg less than a normal Chiron. The car costed 8 million € in 2019. The model is made by JKM/China in 1:64 scale. Enjoy the pictures.

BMW Z4 M Coupe 2007 BMW introduced a new racing car for customer motor racing in Geneva Automobilsalon 2006. It based on BMW Z4 Coupe which was praised „this car is focused on one thing – driving and driver enjoyment.” Never wish a better base for a racing car. The car used the 3,2 litre 6-cylinder engine delivering about 400bhp with rear wheel drive. The curb weight is 1200 kg only and the car arrived 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds and the top speed is the usual limited 250 km/h. The price was € 250,000 (plus VAT) in 2006. The model made by Hotwheels in 1:64 scale. I completed the livery with decals and some paint according to a car raced in 2007. Enjoy the pictures.

Thank you Tony the nice comment. I enjoyed working on the model.

Cord 812 Pheaton Coupe 1937 It was the first American-designed and built front wheel drive car with independent front suspension. But not only this was new or unusual: the hood was rear-hinged, rather than the side-opening type more usual at the time, the doors with hidden hinges, exposed hinges were then the norm, the headlights folded into the front fenders, a design from the retractable landing lights of Stinson airplanes. The car was powered by a Lycoming V8 supercharged engine, 4739 cc, 198 ps. The acceleration was 0 - 100 km/h in 13, 5 sec, top speed 181 km/h. For Amelia Earhart, the pioneering aviator fueled by adrenaline, the Cord 812 was the ideal land vehicle. In 2021 the Concours D’elegance judges awarded her restored vehicle a ‘Second in its Class Award’. The design of the Cord 810/812 remains one of the most distinctive of the 20th Century. The model made by Franklin Mint 1:24 scale. I saw a Cord 812 Convertible coming towards me on a small side road one day and my wife and I were delighted at the rare sight. The following weekend I found this model at a flea market, in very poor condition. Only the paintwork on the body was almost immaculate. So than I made a full repair and restauration. Everyting what were damaged or missing on model got scratchbuilt replacement: front- and rear bumpers, windscreen, a new steering connecting rod, the boot new handles and hinge to replace broken one. The passenger compartment needed a thorough cleaning from dust and glue residues. I ended with some detail painting in engine bay the reconstruction. Enjoy the pictures.

Bizzarrini Manta Giugiaro Concept 1968 The Manta was one of Giorgetto Giugiaro’s first independent designs as an independent consultant. He used it to promote and launch Ital Design in Turin. Italdesign was founded on Febr 13.1968 and Giugiaro can't miss the date with Turin Motor Show in April. So the car must be ready in only 40 days. Built from Bizzarrini parts with a Corvette V8 355 bhp engine inserted mid-longitudinal. The design was rather extreme for that time: the windscreen raked 15°, this solution will impose the use of a „venetian blind” window immediately under the windscreen, manoeuvrable from the inside, that permits to the driver to increase the visibility in city drive, the driver seats in the middle of the interior with a passenger on either side. The original colour was acid green with orange ornament, later was repainted to metalic grey. The model made by Corgi in 1:64 scale. I repainted to the original colour combo, gave new wheels with rubber tyres and detailed the interior. Enjoy the pictures.