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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...

Minichamps New Releases – Week 23, 2015

New 1:18 and 1:43 scale models are now available from Minichamps. The 1:18 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Corsa Spider is now available in Red (as featured) and Black. Both are limited edition pieces of 999. I do apologize for the lack of images, for some reason I could not download them this week. 1:18 – BMW M3 DTM – Continue Reading...

Minichamps New Releases – Week 21, 2015

News from Minichamps this week bring a slew of liveried Porsches, but what graces the feature position is the 1:18 BMW M3 DTM “Epost Breif”, driven by Dirk Werner for the BMW Team Schnitzer. Model is limited to 1002 pieces worldwide. Other new models include: 1:43 – 3 CAR SET – RED BULL RACING – SEBASTIAN VETTEL – 3 TIMES WORLD Continue Reading...

Minichamps New Releases – Week 19, 2015

New from Minichamps this week bring a handful on new models, most 1:43 in scale. The above feature is the 1:43 Porsche 916 in Black. My personal favorite this week is the 1:43 scale Audi RS6 Avant “Safety Car”. Other new models include: 1:18 – MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 TEAM W05 – LEWIS HAMILTON – 2014 1:43 – PORSCHE 914/6 Continue Reading...

Minichamps New Releases – Week 18, 2015

There was nothing on the radar for week 17, but week 18 brings a host of new models in metal and resin. The above feature is the gorgeous Mercedes-Benz Brabus Rocket 800. Model is offered in 1:18 and 1:43 scale, each is limited to 150 and 350 respectively. Other new models include: 1:18 – VOLKSWAGEN 1200 – 1983 – BLUE Continue Reading...

Minichamps New Releases – Week 16, 2015

New for Minichamps this week is a new colour for the beastly 1:18 scale Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series. Red joins the assortment, a long list of dealer and hobby colours currently available. Other new models in 1:18, 1:43, and 1:87 scale include: 1:18 – MASERATI MISTRAL SPYDER – 1964 – BLUE METALLIC L.E. 250 pcs. 1:18 – OPEL REKORD Continue Reading...

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