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30/04/2021 5:38 pm
Unicorn Friday! Today we have a 2005 ChangFeng Yangtze Qilin pickup truck. The front doors and cargo gate are functional, the front wheels are steerable, and the interior is nicely done.
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01/05/2021 3:00 pm
JDM Saturday! Here we have a #84 Nissan Sunny 1200 Coupe GX-5 race car from Pit Road. Enjoy!
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02/05/2021 7:51 pm
Hot Wheels Sunday! Today we have a Twin Mill from Hot Wheels. Enjoy!
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03/05/2021 4:06 pm
British Monday! Here we have a factory built Jaguar MK2 from Small Wheels. The company made several versions with minor differences. Mine is a left hand drive car with disc wheels. The deep and rich British racing green color and the red interior are perfect for this timeless beauty.
03/05/2021 6:06 pm
wonderful car. Model looks great, and a rare one, thanks Lu
03/05/2021 6:13 pm
Nice looking Jag. I'm going to try and put two and two together here. Because it's left hand drive, this model would represent an exported version. When I was in France a few years ago I noticed a lot of cars with yellow headlights. Since this Jag has yellow headlights, is it a French version? What is the purpose of yellow headlights? Did other counties use them as well? Just curious...
03/05/2021 7:39 pm
different color, white lights, mine has no side trim, different wheels, looks like I am missing the front license plate
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03/05/2021 8:01 pm
You are correct! It is a French spec MK2!
Regarding the yellow headlight question, here is what I found online:
“In 1936 the French government passed a law stating all vehicles produced from 1937 onward must have yellow headlights...Yellow tinted headlights are referred to primarily as "selective yellow". The purpose of having yellow tinted headlights is to improve visibility at night by removing blue to violet colors from the wavelength spectrum.”
Source: bimmertips.com
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04/05/2021 11:32 am
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04/05/2021 4:45 pm
Open Wheel Tuesday! Today we have a factory-built Maserati 250F from Western Models. Mr. Juan Manuel Fangio drove the 250F and won the 1957 German Grand Prix. Western Models made a couple of 1/24th scale open-wheel racers; however, this one has a unique trick up its sleeve – the hidden oil and fuel tank in the tail cone. Enjoy!
04/05/2021 5:11 pm
I love old open wheel racers, from the very beginning until late 50s. My only 1/18 is the CMC version of this car. Continue to appreciate your posts, thanks Lu.
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05/05/2021 5:53 pm
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Eye Patch Wednesday! Here we have a 1931 Mercedes SSKL from Paul’s Model Art. The head lamp covers made this little gem so unique. The SSKL was also sold under the Danbury Mint and Creative Master brands. Notice the differences? If you don’t have it and only want one, I would recommend the Paul’s Model Art version.
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06/05/2021 3:43 pm
JDM Thursday! Today we have a first generation GAC Honda Fit. The front doors, hood, and rear hatch are functional, the front wheels are steerable. All badges are photo-etched. These were used as company gifts at auto shows and showrooms.
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07/05/2021 11:56 am
People Mover Friday!
Here we have a variation of the fourth-generation Toyota HiAce Super GL from DISM. Other than the grille and some trim pieces, it is mostly the same as the Super GL posted on page 17. The rear hatch and the side sliding door are functional, and the front wheels are poseable.
