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P models

P modelsP models , Peter Ottenheimer , I think from Switzerland ,his name is written on the plastic bag header , probably his signature .From memory h...

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Solido 917 Le Mans 1970

Solido 917 Le Mans 1970Yes the #23 was from memory a limited production ,not easily found

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Idea 3

Idea 3Idea 3 was a range of 1/43 kits of prewar grand tourers ,produced by Marco Bossi in Italy ,he then produced at least 1 diecast Ferrari in 1/43 ...

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TW model list

TW model listI have TW Models lists ( illustrated ),email me @ imrc31@gmail.com and I will forward

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More pics from Chicago , Saturday

More pics from Chicago , SaturdayMG TC 1/100 by Roadace UK , late 50s into the 60 s ,I have a few

7 years ago
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Racing car transporter

Racing car transporterphoto no longer availableWork in progress

7 years ago
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Limited Editions

Limited EditionsBack in the mid to late 70s , I visited Grand Prix Models then in Radlett , and asked Brian Harvey about the GPM kits which were refer...

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Younger members

Younger membersHere in Ireland most collectors are 50 60+ ,model car collecting has failed to attract new followers ,have the millennials played with ...

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Not quiet as old

Not quiet as oldThe Jouef tooling was made by a prominent French modeller , who worked in 1/43 and other scales

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Was Marklin first

Was Marklin firstWay ahead of the opposition , another example would be the Russian made Lada Niva which had amazing detail ,doors etc and underbody ...

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racing porsches

racing porschesCurrently being discussed on the French Forum Auto , the Uniroyal 917 should have white sills

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ECMA

ECMAECMA models were as stated for a Belgian club ,there models were mentioned in Model Auto Review , so Rod Ward might be able to fill in the blanks ...

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