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REVIEW: Minichamps BMW M3 DTM 2012 #1 M. Tomczyk

Words and photos courtesy of BP BMW returned to 2012 DTM for the first time since 1993 and won the Constructors’ championship in 2012. Martin Tomczyk had won drivers’ championship in 2011 and drove for BMW in 2012 representing Team RMG. Martin Tomczyk drove the #1 BMW M3 DTM E92 2-door car. Tomczyk came 2nd in two races and Continue Reading...

Minichamps New Releases – Week 30, 2015

The latest from the Minchamps camp is a mix of 1:18 and 1:43 replicas, leaning more towards 1:18, which we like! Models are from both their race and classic series. New this week are the following by scale: 1:18 – OPEL COMMODORE A – STEINMETZ 1970 – KAUHSEN/FRÖHLICH – 24H SPA 1:18 – BRABHAM ALFA ROMEO BT45B – JOHN WATSON Continue Reading...

Minichamps New Releases – Week 29, 2015

Again no photos to share this week, but we have the latest efforts from the Minichamps brand that are now available at a retailer near you. The Chrysler Norseman is the focus today. The model is 1:18 and resin. It comes from Minichamps ‘Street’ series and features a total of 104 parts. Other new models include: 1:18 – BMW 1er Continue Reading...

Minichamps New Releases – Week 28, 2015

Well, no photos this week (Minichamps website issue), but there are some new announcements from the Minichamps brand in both 1:18 and 1:43 scale. The 1:18 BMW 1M Coupe is now available in Street and Race trim. It could have been a win for Minichamps if they presented the model 100%, but the model lacks access to the motor and Continue Reading...

Minichamps New Releases – Week 26, 2015

The latest models from Minichamps are just about to hit the shelves. The feature came out of nowhere to surprise me, and I’m sure others too. The Maserati Biturbo Coupe in Dark Blue Metallic is absolutely stunning. The model is 1:18 scale and sealed. Other new models include: 1:18 – LANCIA ASTURA TIPO 233 CORTO – 1936 – BLUE L.E. Continue Reading...

REVIEW: Minichamps 1954 Bentley R-type Continental

Words and photos courtesy of Wes Shakirov / StratosWRC When planning to build the Continental back in the late 40s, Bentley envisioned a sporting tourer capable of impressive performance and luxury. The car ended up using aluminium extensively throughout its structure, resulting in acceleration and top speed figures that were unmatched by anything Bentley, or indeed anyone else, had Continue Reading...

Minichamps New Releases – Week 25, 2015

New from Minichamps this week are a number of 1:18 pieces, most in livery trim. The feature has been a common sight from Minichamps for months with various livery being highlighted, and rightly so. The next DTM racer is the BMW M3 DTM – BMW Team Schnitzer – Dirk Werner – DTM 2013, a limited piece of 1002. Other new Continue Reading...

Minichamps New Releases – Week 24, 2015

We have some neat 1:18 and 1:43 scale models from the Minichamps Race and Street series this week. I’m sure the feature model in 1:18 scale will be appreciated by McLaren fans. The McLaren F1 GTR – Gulf Team Davidoff, driven by Bellm, Gilbert-Scott, and Sekiya at the 24H Le Mans 1997 will be on the priority list. Model features Continue Reading...

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