Does it still wow us … after all these years? We all know the wow effect the Countach got its name from and the original car is still enough of a looker and legend for Lamborghini to give some of their last Aventadors a Countach-inspired body and call it the Countach LP800-4. What I am referring to in asking that Continue Reading...
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Automobile classics don´t need much of an introduction to the real vehicle … and are usually replicated by more than one model manufacturer. All the more surprising, until recently the Minichamps remained the only decent 1:18 model of the Mercedes 300SL coupe that became such an icon as what you may regard as one of the first supercars through its Continue Reading...
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** UPDATE ** We finally received the custom award for the overall winner of DiecastSociety.com 2022 Model of the Year. We snapped a few photos of the winning model next to the gorgeous award – Ferrari 275 GTB/C. Congratulations CMC/Classic Model Cars for an outstanding effort. The prize will be in the mail shortly! After two months of voting it Continue Reading...
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With the first snowflakes falling outside and on Diecastsociety.com’s website heralding the end of the year, it is time to initiate the annual custom that coincides with the festive season. It is time to reflect on what the year has brought us and assess which of this year’s models deserves one of our Model of the Year Awards. Last year´s Continue Reading...
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Five years ago trucks were a rarity in 1:18, but now there is a flood of them making up their own theme in 1:18 scale. Road Kings alone has been making American trucks, starting with the iconic Peterbilt 359 and its immediate competitor, the Kenworth W900 A (reviewed here in its “Smokey & the Bandit” skin). After the success, Road Continue Reading...
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Recent Comments by Karsten Weiss
- January 7, 2022 on Dimitrios A. – January 2022
- September 20, 2021 on REVIEW: Almost Real Pagani Zonda F
- September 2, 2021 on Road Kings New Peterbilt 359 & M.A.N. Trucks
- August 22, 2021 on REVIEW: MINIKRAFT Kia Stinger GT
- July 11, 2021 on REVIEW: CMC Mercedes SSK “Black Prince” (Count Trossi)