The Ford Model T is an American icon known for being one of the first automobiles available for the everyday American. Eighty-six years ago, the last Model T, affectionately known as the "Tin Lizzie", was produced, ending one era and beginning another with the introduction of the Model A.
1925 Ford Model T Touring
Sunstar #1904 - 1/24 Scale - June Arrival
To keep up with innovation, Ford rolled out with the Model A, which was produced until 1931. While being the Middle-Class American's car, it was also popular with the commercial realm. Check out this model made by Motor City to deliver your ice cold Coca-Cola.
Volkswagen was founded and began construction of their factory 76 years ago today in their headquarters city of Wolfsburg, Germany. Happy birthday, Volkswagen!
To commemorate this history of this beloved automobile manufacturer, we wanted to take a look back at how the Beetle has changed over the years.
This first picture shows one of the first VW prototypes called Series 30, from the production of thirty prototypes in 1938.
This next one is a 1960s era VW Beetle. Notice some the changes made, such as the lowered bumpers and the further set headlights, just to name a few.
This one is actually a 1/24 diecast model made by Maisto: #31926R
This model is a Special Edition with a diecast metal body and plastic details, opening doors and hood (with a spare tire stashed in there), and a detailed chassis.
And that brings us up to the end of the Beetle's production in 2003, when it walked away with the honor of being the car with the longest production history. There certainly had been some very dramatic changes in the past fifty years!
This is Maisto's 1/25 scale diecast model of the Volkswagen New Beetle: #31975R
This model is a Special Edition with a diecast metal body and plastic details, opening doors and hood, and a detailed chassis.
While we're looking back at Volkswagen classics, check out these 1962 Volkswagen Minibuses decked out in Coca-Cola graphics.
These NEW Texaco trucks from Round 2 have just been introduced and will be arriving later this summer and early fall! Don't miss out on this opportunity to add to your Texaco collection...
Texaco - 1955 Ward La France Fire Truck - 3rd in a Series of 6
#CP7080 - 1/30 scale - Aug / Sept Arrival
There is a really cool site called Fire Truck World that has hundreds of pictures of restored classic fire-fighting vehicles. Even better, there is a picture of a real 1955 Ward La France Fire Truck.
This Texaco model has a lot of accurate features that you will enjoy like...
Custom Texaco graphics with a Certificate of Authenticity
Die-cast metal body with detailed interior and exterior
Locking coin bank with a key
Let's not forget an important icon...it comes with a collectible Dalmatian figure. You probably already know why the Dalmatian is used as a fire dog but the Windsor Fire & Rescue Services in Ontario have "the answer in black and white": Why are Dalmatians Firehouse Dogs?
Texaco Buddy L Dump Truck - 3rd in a Series of 6 - Limited Edition
#CP7088 - 1/30 scale - Sept / Oct Arrival
Some features you will appreciate about this replica include:
Custom Texaco graphics with a Certificate of Authenticity
Stamped steel body, just like the original Buddy L toys in the 1920's
Every three years in Munich, construction equipment manufacturers from around the world come together to show their newest and most innovative machinery at Bauma, the worlds largest construction equipment exhibition in the world.
The most recent Bauma was held last month, and models of the real machines were also shown.
Cranes Etc TV put together a overview video of Bauma 2013. I was overwhelmed by the diversity of so many exciting, new innovations in the construction and model industry. Please enjoy the below video!
I hope you liked some of the models you saw because we have several of them available for sale and pre-order on our website. Here are a few of my favorites that popped out to me in the video...
The real machine was featured in the Bauma video...check it out 8 minutes, 40 seconds into the video. These are a few of the dominant features on the model that we saw on the real machine:
Swiveling outriggers
Extendable boom and working drum with key
Realistic counterweights
You are going to have to get your hands on the model to check out these features...or what if we did a demo video of this model? What do you guys think??
Detailed interior
Crane operators cab swings out into working position
We just got in this Precision Elite Case 1570 Tractor in 1/16 scale from Ertl. This is now available for you to add to your collection, whether that's a farming diorama, 1/16 scale collection or maybe this just takes you back to your days on the farm.
With this new arrival, Ertl was right with their slogan "Just like the real thing only smaller".
Case 1570 Tractor Precision Elite #2 #14843 - 1/16 scale
Some of my favorite features about this model include:
It is made of detailed diecast metal
With a simple touch to the cab roof, you activate the rear cab, front, and interior lights as well as the flashers
The front weights and louver panels are removable
You can open up the cab door, rear window, and right side window to peek inside the cab
It also has other moving parts like the console levers and the 3-point hitch
Speaking of the real thing, do you want to take a ride in a real Case 1570 Tractor?...I hope you enjoy this video!
