Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Welly 1/60 Mercedes-Benz MB O-303 RHD
The popular Mercedes O302 coach was further developed and modernized and became the O303, presented in 1974. It was available in different lengths, indicated by the number of seat rows (9 to 15) and in different heights, door layouts and seating arrangements. These were indivated by suffix letters, in which R stood for coach (Reise), HD for High Decker, U for regional bus (Uberland), etc. For example a O303-15RHD would be a 12 meter high deck coach, nominally with 15 seat rows. While there were variations in length and height, the coach construction was again highly standardized and as usual Mercedes left the construction of special models such as double deckers and coaches with an undefloor driver position to specialized coach builders. The O303 underframe was again delivered with the front end, so coaches with foreign bodywork would be recognizable as Mercedes. One important market for the Mercedes O303 was Israel, where many received bodywork by Merkavim and Haargaz.
A total of over 37,000 O303 was produced from 1974 until 1991, when it was replaced by the new O404.
source:www.busexplorer.com
A total of over 37,000 O303 was produced from 1974 until 1991, when it was replaced by the new O404.
source:www.busexplorer.com
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Kinsmart 1/36 Chevy Corvette C6 Z06 Hard-top
The Chevrolet Corvette is an American sports car by the Chevrolet division of General Motors. The first model was designed by Harley Earl and introduced in 1953. Myron Scott is credited for naming the car after the corvette, a small, maneuverable warship.It has been produced in six generations in coupe, convertible, t-top coupe, and targa coupe body styles, and independent coachbuilders even offered station wagon versions.
The new Z06 arrived as a 2006 model in the third quarter of 2005. It has a 7.0L version of the small block engine codenamed LS7. At 427.6 cubic inches, the Z06 was the largest small block ever offered from General Motors. Because of the Corvette's former use of 427 cubic-inch big blocks in the late '60s and early '70s, the LS7's size was rounded down to 427 cubic inches. Officially certified output is 505 bhp (377 kW) and has a 0-60 mph (97 km/h) time of 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 198 mph (319 km/h).
source: wikipedia
The new Z06 arrived as a 2006 model in the third quarter of 2005. It has a 7.0L version of the small block engine codenamed LS7. At 427.6 cubic inches, the Z06 was the largest small block ever offered from General Motors. Because of the Corvette's former use of 427 cubic-inch big blocks in the late '60s and early '70s, the LS7's size was rounded down to 427 cubic inches. Officially certified output is 505 bhp (377 kW) and has a 0-60 mph (97 km/h) time of 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 198 mph (319 km/h).
source: wikipedia
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Kinsmart 1/36 Dodge Viper GTS-R
The Chrysler Viper GTS-R (also known as the Dodge Viper GTS-R when raced in North America) was a successful racing variant of the Dodge Viper developed in conjunction with Chrysler of North America, Oreca of France, and Reynard Motorsport of the United Kingdom. Officially unveiled at the 1995 Pebble Beach Concours, it has won numerous championships and famous events in its history. Some chassis are still in use today.
In total, 57 Viper GTS-Rs would be built. After the production of an initial five prototypes for testing and early usage by Oreca and Canaska/Southwind, 52 more cars would be built. Although some would be used by the factory teams, most would be sold directly to customers for use in whatever series would allow them. Viper GTS-Rs continued to be built into 2005, after which Oreca concentrated on maintaining and supporting the existing Viper GTS-R fleet.
Although the production cars have mostly been known as Dodge Vipers, the Dodge brand did not sell the Viper in Europe. Because the new cars, named GTS-R, were built in Europe, they were mostly known as Chrysler Viper GTS-R. However cars racing in North America usually ran under the Dodge banner, making them Dodge Viper GTS-Rs. This naming difference therefore depends on location and region. The cars themselves actually carried no badging for either Chrysler or Dodge, with only the Viper GTS-R name appearing on the side of the bonnet.
source: wikipedia
In total, 57 Viper GTS-Rs would be built. After the production of an initial five prototypes for testing and early usage by Oreca and Canaska/Southwind, 52 more cars would be built. Although some would be used by the factory teams, most would be sold directly to customers for use in whatever series would allow them. Viper GTS-Rs continued to be built into 2005, after which Oreca concentrated on maintaining and supporting the existing Viper GTS-R fleet.
Although the production cars have mostly been known as Dodge Vipers, the Dodge brand did not sell the Viper in Europe. Because the new cars, named GTS-R, were built in Europe, they were mostly known as Chrysler Viper GTS-R. However cars racing in North America usually ran under the Dodge banner, making them Dodge Viper GTS-Rs. This naming difference therefore depends on location and region. The cars themselves actually carried no badging for either Chrysler or Dodge, with only the Viper GTS-R name appearing on the side of the bonnet.
source: wikipedia
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Kinsmart 1/36 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640
In March 2006, Lamborghini presented a new version of its halo car at the Geneva Motor Show; the MurciƩlago LP640. The new designation accompanying the car's name indicated the engine's position and orientation within the car (Longitudinale Posteriore, or "Rear Longitudinal"), and referenced the V12 engine's uprated power output; with its displacement increased to 6.5 litres, the engine in the new car made 640 PS (471 kW; 631 hp) at 8000 rpm.
The MurciƩlago's exterior received a minor facelift, with revised front and rear fascias and side air intakes. A new exhaust system is shaped into the rear diffuser, and the left-hand side air intake is enlarged to accommodate the oil cooler. A revised suspension , a launch control system, and an all-wheel drive system round out the performance modifications. A new 6-speed "E-gear" sequential automatic transmission became available as well. The LP640 wears 335/30 tires on its rear wheels.
source: wikipedia
The MurciƩlago's exterior received a minor facelift, with revised front and rear fascias and side air intakes. A new exhaust system is shaped into the rear diffuser, and the left-hand side air intake is enlarged to accommodate the oil cooler. A revised suspension , a launch control system, and an all-wheel drive system round out the performance modifications. A new 6-speed "E-gear" sequential automatic transmission became available as well. The LP640 wears 335/30 tires on its rear wheels.
source: wikipedia
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Maisto 1/18 2007 Ducati Desmosedici GP7 #27 Casey Stoner
The bike which gave Casey Stoner 2007 MotoGP World Champion.
MotoGP's 800 cc era officially began with the first race of the 2007 MotoGP season, at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar. Casey Stoner won the race on the new GP7. The bike had a clear top speed advantage over the rest of the grid, due to its higher output motor. A new track record was set on the GP7. Second place contender and five time former World champion, Yamaha's Valentino Rossi, testified that "unfortunately, there was too much difference between (our) bikes in the straight" and "Our Yamaha will never go as quick on a straight as the Ducati." These words turned out to be true, as the GP7 enjoyed a top speed advantage throughout the season, although the other manufacturers (Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki and Suzuki) closed the gap significantly by the end of the year. Stoner and his Bridgestone-shod Ducati proved to be the top combination in MotoGP and he won the world championship at Motegi, Japan, on September 23 2007, four races before the end of the season.
source: wikipedia
MotoGP's 800 cc era officially began with the first race of the 2007 MotoGP season, at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar. Casey Stoner won the race on the new GP7. The bike had a clear top speed advantage over the rest of the grid, due to its higher output motor. A new track record was set on the GP7. Second place contender and five time former World champion, Yamaha's Valentino Rossi, testified that "unfortunately, there was too much difference between (our) bikes in the straight" and "Our Yamaha will never go as quick on a straight as the Ducati." These words turned out to be true, as the GP7 enjoyed a top speed advantage throughout the season, although the other manufacturers (Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki and Suzuki) closed the gap significantly by the end of the year. Stoner and his Bridgestone-shod Ducati proved to be the top combination in MotoGP and he won the world championship at Motegi, Japan, on September 23 2007, four races before the end of the season.
source: wikipedia
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Hot Wheels Volkswagen Golf GTi (Team Volkswagen)
The Volkswagen Golf GTI is a Hot Wheels casting based on the production car of the same name, debuting in the 2007 New Models. It is adapted from the 2006 Volkswagen Golf V R GTI, which was presented 2006 on the SEMA-Autoshow.
More about the diecast you can find here:
hot wheels wiki
More about the diecast you can find here:
hot wheels wiki
Friday, August 6, 2010
Hot Wheels Saleen S7
The Saleen S7 was a limited-production, hand-built, high-performance automobile developed jointly by Steve Saleen for the initial concept and direction, Hidden Creek Industries for resources and initial funding, Phil Frank Design for the body and interior CAD design and development, and Ray Mallock Ltd. for the chassis engineering.It was the only car produced by Saleen not based on an existing chassis.The S7 debuted on August 19, 2000 at the Monterey Historic Races. From 2000 until 2004, the S7 featured a naturally aspirated V8 engine with 550 horsepower (410 kW). In 2005, the S7 was replaced by the S7 Twin Turbo, which featured a more powerful twin-turbo system that boosted engine power to 750 horsepower (760 PS/559 kW) and the top speed 248 mph (399 km/h).
source: Wikipedia
Here the pictures of the die cast car of Saleen S7 from Hot Wheels
source: Wikipedia
Here the pictures of the die cast car of Saleen S7 from Hot Wheels
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Hot Wheels Mazda Furai
The Mazda Furai is a concept car revealed on 27 December, 2007 and manufactured by Mazda.The Furai officially debuts at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
The Furai (é¢Øē±, FÅ«rai), meaning "sound of the wind", is the fifth and last of the Mazda Nagare line of concept cars that have been made by Mazda since 2006. The chassis is based on the Courage CompĆ©tition C65 Le Mans Prototype that Mazda last used to compete in the American Le Mans Series, two seasons previously and is designed to use E100 ethanol fuel, it is powered by a new generation 3-rotor wankel engine that puts out 450 brake horsepower (340 kW). The engine is developed and built by renowned rotary tuner, Racing Beat, who also built the car's rotary-shaped muffler canister.
source: wikipedia
Here is the small model from Hot Wheels 2009
The Furai (é¢Øē±, FÅ«rai), meaning "sound of the wind", is the fifth and last of the Mazda Nagare line of concept cars that have been made by Mazda since 2006. The chassis is based on the Courage CompĆ©tition C65 Le Mans Prototype that Mazda last used to compete in the American Le Mans Series, two seasons previously and is designed to use E100 ethanol fuel, it is powered by a new generation 3-rotor wankel engine that puts out 450 brake horsepower (340 kW). The engine is developed and built by renowned rotary tuner, Racing Beat, who also built the car's rotary-shaped muffler canister.
source: wikipedia
Here is the small model from Hot Wheels 2009
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Burago 1/24 1997 Ferrari F310B #5 Michael Schumacher
1997 was second year of Schumacher in Ferrari after moving from Benetton. He performed well with the F310B car and have intense battle with Jacques Villeneuve until the last race in Jerez when he hit Villeneuve and got all points deleted that year.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Cararama by Hongwell Toys
Hongwell Toys Limited is a private incorporation registered in Hong Kong specialising in making die cast scale models and toy vehicles. It is one of the most prestigious and well-established manufacturers in die cast field. Hongwell offers the best collection of scales 1:24, 1:43, 1:72 and 1:87 scale models and others in which 1:72 is becoming new worldwide recognised replica scale. Its registered brand “Cararama” is well known worldwide.
If you want to know more about Cararama and Hongwell check this link http://www.hongwell.com
If you want to know more about Cararama and Hongwell check this link http://www.hongwell.com
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Welly 1/? Gokart
Well, I don't know about the scale since it doesn't have any technical explanation at the box but at least this go kart has good design.
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