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I’ve found an image from the Minichamps 1/64 model car brochure for 2010.

2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
2007 Aston Martin DBS
2009 Mercedes Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series
2005 Jaguar XK
2006 Porsche 911 GT3
2007 Bentley Azure

2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster
2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
2008 Jaguar XKR GT3
2008 Mercedes Benz SL65
2008 AC Schnitzer Mini Cooper S

Porsche GT3 RSR…

Porsche 956s!!! : Rothmans, Canon, Liquid Moly??, Jagermeister, Kenwood, Boss (??)

The latest preliminary model car release by Minichamps in scale 1/64 appeared for our camera. Unfortunately the announced Aston Martin is delayed until at least March 2010. We did photograph the Bentley Brooklands, the hip Fiat 500 and another couple of Porsches, the 911 Carrera S4 as coupe and cabrio. Both 911’s are the latest version. Third Porsche is a Boxster.

Bentley Brooklands 2006 white - Minichamps - 1/64 (click image to order)

Fiat 500 2007 red - Minichamps - 1/64 (click image to order)

Porsche 911 Carrera S4 (click image to order)

Porsche 911 Carrera S4 cabriolet (click image to order)

Porsche Boxster (click image to order)

Sometimes new model cars are released which, when you hold them in your hands, amaze you regarding detailling and make you think, this cannot be matched. Such a model car is the Aston Martin DBR1, winner LeMans 1959 by Shelby Collectibles. This perfect litte model car and as far as I’m aware, it is their first non Shelby. Buth the Aston was driven during the LeMans race in 1959 by Carroll Shelby.

What makes this model so special? Frist, it is in true 1/64 scale (not a tid larger, or 3 Inch, no spot on). Second, both doors open and these doors are so extremely small! Also the hood opens to reveal a tiny engine block. Third, the paint is above average. Color is ok and even the gloss is perfect. I can go on like this, mentioning the tonneau cover (the cover over the passenger seat during racing) is removable. The wheels are nice imitations of the originals. And all this for E 6,35 (E 5,34 ex TAX) at Tiny Toy Cars. Next to the Citroen Mehari by Norev, this is my nomination for 3 Inch model of 2009!

A spearate entry for the racing cars, because these are very beautiful due to their complex tampo print work…

Jaguar XJR15

Jaguar XJR9 British Racing Green

Jaguar XJR9 No. 1

Jaguar XJR9 No. 2

Aston Martin Racing DBR9 007

Aston Martin Racing DBR9 009

Aston Martin Racing DBR9 009

This week we received the British Sports Car collection by Kyosho from Japan. It is always a pleasure to unpack the modelcars, because the packaging does not tell which car is inside. The idea is to trade cars with friends afterwards.

But we’re talking model cars here. Again the modelcars are excellent and I can enjoy the simple solutions choosen by the Japanese designers for complex details on the real cars. The TVR Sagaris has a few unique details and these are wonderfully on the model with simple solutions. The overload in McLaren F1 modelcars may scare a few collectors, but now it is possible to complete your collection of any F1 car by McLaren.

We do have complaints though. Quality Control. Or the lack of it. Out of the 240 model cars received, 15 are useless and cannot be used in sale. Mirrors are mounted in the wrong way, bases are loose or do not close to the body work, missing parts like rear lights or head lights, out of alignment mounted spoilers, bad tampo work on the racers and cars fitted to the wrong plinth. Kyosho, you can and must do better than this!

McLaren F1  - Kyosho Mini Car

McLaren F1 GTR

McLaren F1 GTR

TVR Tuscan S

TVR Sagaris

Aston Martin DB5

Aston Martin DBS Coupe

Another incredible set by Kyosho is being produced: British Racing! Expected in October. Indeed some models have been done before in schale 1/64 (McLaren -> Minichamps) but that is quite some time ago. Undoubtly this set will sell very well if we take into account the proven quality by Kyosho from previous releases in their Mini Car model car series. TVR, Jaguar and Aston Martin are an instand guarantee for well selling models.

Minichamps has released the models that will appear in their new 1/64 scale model car range. We have listed all 30 models scheduled for release in 2009. You can reserve them at Tiny Toy Cars. There you will also find all images, being of the pre pro models.

July 2009

Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione 2003 - red metallic
Porsche Cayman 2007 - red
Bentley Continental GTC - white
Porsche Cayenne GTS 2007 - red metallic
Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 2007 - black
Porsche 911 GT3 RS - green

September 2009

Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 2007 - red
Porsche Cayenne S 2006 - blue metallic
Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren 2003 - red
Bentley Continental GT 2008 - grey metallic
Porsche 911 Carrera S 2008 - grey metallic
Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 2008 - green metallic

October 2009

Porsche 911 GT3 RSR - Siekel Motorsport - Le Mans 2007
Porsche 911 GT3 RSR - FlyingLizard Motorsport - Long Beach GP 2007
Porsche 911 GT3 RSR - IMSA Performance Matmut - Le Mans 2007
Porsche 911 GT3 RSR - Autorlando Sport - Le Mans 2007
Porsche 911 GT3 RSR - FlyingLizard Motorsport (45)- 12h Sebring 2007
Porsche 911 GT3 RSR - Tafel Racing - 12H Sebring 2007

November 2009

Porsche 934 - Gelo - Tebernum Racing - T Hezemans - Nurburgring 300 Km 1976
Porsche 934 ‘Jaegermeister’ - Winner DRM Eifelrennen 1976
Porsche 934 ‘Valvoline’ - 300 Km Nurburgring EGT - 1976
Porsche 935 - Martini Porsche - 1000 Km Nurburgring 1976
Porsche 934 ‘Vaillant’ - Winner Norisring DRM 1976
Porsche 935 - Martini Porsche - Winners 6H Watkins Glen 1976

December 2009

Bentley Brooklands 2006 white
Fiat 500 2007 red
Aston Martin DBS 2006 grey metallic
Porsche Boxter 2005 silver
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 2008 red metallic
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 2008 - blue metallic