It's been delayed, to be sure, but the question is "how long"? The key to me over on the French forum is this...and I'm going to try and give a literal translation, though my French isn't all that good...
"This week's Ford Bronco was postponed."
That's all the guy says. He doesn't go into details, for how long, where he got the info, etc. Just that one sentence. He also seemed surprised that it was postponed, which would of course indicate he got his info from another source. The question then is "what source did he get said info from?"
My guess would be an eBay dealer; possibly even the guy FACT actually linked to would be a possibility. It wouldn't be the first time, as though I've dealt with him and gotten excellent stuff, I also have gotten the same "this model is delayed" only to have it be a week late or so (the Mercedes-Benz Binz Europ 1100 Ambulance being an example I can cite directly).
That poster did end the sentence with the word "clarke" which is the surname of that particular ebay dealer, so I would say you are correct with the source of the info.
"That poster did end the sentence with the word "clarke" which is the surname of that particular ebay dealer, so I would say you are correct with the source of the info."
Thank you very much for confirming that! I usually forget the last names of eBay dealers I do business with pretty quickly, and there are three guys named "Chris" I deal with regarding the JBCC alone. Since he told me in no uncertain terms that the Binz Europ 1100 Ambulance was delayed, too (which it technically was, although by roughly a week), I don't think we can put as much stock in what this guy is saying as we'd like to regarding a timeline. I think it IS safe to say there is a delay, but to put a timeline on it is, at this point, impossible.
Hello, according to the guy I get jbcc magazine from, Bronco issue due on Fri.4.March. This guy has a tiny news stand outside a major newsagent/distributors. He always knows what issues are due, always carries a big roll of cash, no computers, very old school but I bet he is right about the 4th of March.
This is a W&E 3 wheeler in concept from my creation.
On front of the car we can read : Fresh milk --- for your...? Who can help to complete the missing word please ?
Thank you.
"That poster did end the sentence with the word "clarke" which is the surname of that particular ebay dealer, so I would say you are correct with the source of the info."
Thank you very much for confirming that! I usually forget the last names of eBay dealers I do business with pretty quickly, and there are three guys named "Chris" I deal with regarding the JBCC alone. Since he told me in no uncertain terms that the Binz Europ 1100 Ambulance was delayed, too (which it technically was, although by roughly a week), I don't think we can put as much stock in what this guy is saying as we'd like to regarding a timeline. I think it IS safe to say there is a delay, but to put a timeline on it is, at this point, impossible.
hi everyone......i also get my models from a guy on ebay chris clarke ( clarke717).......he is also known as gr8models....i reccomend him to everyone, a brilliant trader.....anyway..i have just spoken to him and it appears as though the Bronco was sceduled for 23 Feb and then delayed till 2 march......but it is now sheduled for 9 march.......lets all hope so!!
hi everyone......i also get my models from a guy on ebay chris clarke ( clarke717).......he is also known as gr8models....i reccomend him to everyone, a brilliant trader.....anyway..i have just spoken to him and it appears as though the Bronco was sceduled for 23 Feb and then delayed till 2 march......but it is now sheduled for 9 march.......lets all hope so!!
Thanks very much for the update! Chris Clarke a.k.a. gr8models is a very good seller whom I would recommend to anyone. However, I'd like him to understand that being 1-2 weeks late (looks like it'll be two weeks in this case) is basically part of Ixo's approach to virtually every model they make.
"Hello James Bond Collectors,
This is a W&E 3 wheeler in concept from my creation."
W&E 3 wheeler Milk Float - It's a 1/43 from Papillon Toys (made in China) - I thing made for "Coronation street". Original colors Blue and white. Little difference with Bond's = there is a fridge on the back. But it's the most likeness.
I'd much rather have the milk float in the collection than the Bondola!
Anyway, I'm potentially going to open the floodgates here ... what are people's top ten models from the collection so far? It is quite difficult - but a lot of fun - to decide ... but the top ten favourite models that stand out for me personally are, in no particular order:[list=*]
[*]#74 VW Beetle (OHMSS) [/*]
[*]#94 Mercedes-Benz Binz Ambulance (TB)[/*]
[*]#90 Acrostar (OP)[/*]
[*]#03 Lotus Esprit (TSWLM) (submarine car)[/*]
[*]#25 Aston Martin DB5 (GF)[/*]
[*]#08 Lotus Esprit Turbo (FYEO) (the red one with skis)[/*]
[*]#97 Rolls Royce Phantom Sedanca de Ville (GF) [/*]
[*]#21 Mercury Cougar (OHMSS)[/*]
[*]#64 Bentley 3.5Litre (FRWL)[/*]
[*]#33 Chevrolet Bel Air (DN)[/*]
[/list]
The above are not necessarily the most accurate models or most collectable/unusual (e.g. the Beetle is actually the wrong model, the Rolls should be in a big box, I haven't included the hovercraft or little nellie) but just the most memorable to me, with interesting dioramas etc. But it makes you realise what a big and diverse collection it is. I expect that my list will change as I'm really looking forward to some of the remaining models - can't wait to see the damaged Aston Martin from QOS, for example.
So, folks, how about a nomination for 'top model of the collection'? Is it one of the above ... or one I've missed out ... and why?
As you can see from recent posts, there is a lot of speculation around issue 103 being delayed but people seem to think it's possibly going to be towards the end of next week (w/c 7th March), or possibly the week after, that #102 and #103 will be sent to subscribers.
Why not phone up G E Fabbri and ask them, and report back?!
Keep your eyes on the forum because as soon as #103 is issued, you'll hear about it from someone on this forum.
They have taken my £15.98 nearly three weeks ago now so it had better be soon!!
"I'd much rather have the milk float in the collection than the Bondola!"
Seconded, though I'm still a little annoyed Ixo made that instead of a Mercedes-Benz 220S in light gray (Yes, I know about and have the terrific Minichamps dealer promo, but not everyone can afford that...and that M-B was the definitive Bond chase car!). While it's true the Wales & Edwards Rangemaster would be really nice, I think in terms of an important film car, the 220S should be given consideration ('sides, it would give me another excuse to get yet another 220S...).
"Anyway, I'm potentially going to open the floodgates here ... what are people's top ten models from the collection so far?"
It's tough, but I managed the following list...
1. Mercedes-Benz Binz Europ 1100 Ambulance (TB)
Rationale: You can do anything with this. Derived from the same Ixo Mercedes-Benz line that's been used to produce promos for Mercedes-Benz's Classic Collection (this collection incorporates models from Ixo, Minichamps, and Spark Models), the details are unsurprisingly stunning. Further, the 1/43 car-based ambulance market is pretty limited unless you're looking for ambulances made after the 1980's...something rather disappointing if you want to make a 1/43 scale diorama of something so simple as a hospital. Although modelmakers like Eligor and Norev have done car-based ambulances based on the Citroen ID19 Break, that's been about it (except for Brooklin...with most models from the early 1950's and prices starting at $115...). Neo has also made an excellent S&S Cadillac Ambulance, but again, you're looking at an $80 model. But now, with the Binz Europ 1100, this a model that doesn't just come in handy for a Bond film. You can buy five or six more of these and have a correct ambulance fleet for your hospital diorama at a good price. For the details and for what you can use it for, I would say it's probably the best car in the series.
2. La Salle/Miller Combination Coach (DN). Yep, the hearse. And as I explained above, most 1/43 scale hearses are post-WWII models. Even Brooklin's earliest hearse model is its wonderful 1950 Packard-Henney model. Many American O Gauge model railroaders are drawn to pre-War settings simply because you get the most usage out of steam locomotives. A post-War layout virtually always has to be a mix of diesel and steam (with electrics thrown into both layout eras, but in lesser quantities). Naturally, because no pre-War hearse existed in 1/43 prior to the La Salle (another beautifully detailed model from Ixo), collectors started buying them up as if they were the last ones on earth. That's why you're seeing such inflated prices on eBay.
3. 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner (TB)
Rationale: Whilst I have the very rare (and very operating...yep, you can work the hardtop convertible just like the real one, plus the doors and hood open) 1959 Ford Galaxie 500 Skyliner from Franklin Mint in 1/43, it cost me $90. For someone overseas, with postage...it's a *very* difficult model to obtain. And yet the JBCC model, while not perfect (the badges on the sides of the retractable roof are missing; just paint them over with Humbrol chrome paint and it looks real), is extremely well done regarding the correct dimensions of a car usually passed over in favor of the two-door sedan. I've shown this one to people who own real Fairlane 500 Skyliners and it gets a pretty close to universal stamp of approval (one guy even bought one off eBay.co.uk after I showed him how to). I don't think a car can get much higher praise.
4. Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville (GF)
Rationale: While in my mind this was Universal Hobbies' last car that was more model than toy, they sure did know how to go out with a bang. The car is beautifully proportioned and expertly done, save the easily-fixable lack of a Rolls-Royce badge above the grille (just get a decal). Although it loses "Bond points" for the lack of Auric Goldfinger sitting in the back seat, it of course loses no "car points" for this. Indeed, I simply unscrewed the back of the car and put in a rather-miserly-looking, white-haired fellow who is supposed to be my town's mayor (i.e. resident corrupt politician). Even in the early 1970's setting of my layout, this car just plain works.
5. Brazilian Chevrolet C-10 Ambulance (MR)
Rationale: Again, we see the superb modelling of Ixo on display here. I had low expectations for this one, initially, and just bought it because I needed a 1970's-type truck-based ambulance. Boy, was I wrong. When I looked at the detail that had gone into this, I was impressed. An especially nice touch was the "frosting" on the windows with no visible checkerboard pattern. And I started looking at it, and I really started to like it. If you unscrew the model's base or look in the windshield very closely, you'll even find a gurney inside, unfortunately not visible due to the window frosting. The sheer level of detail on the model does it for me.
6. 1968 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Traditional Landau Hearse (DAF)
Rationale: Unfortunately for Ixo, they did an absolutely magnificent job of modelling the WRONG hearse. When compared to the Superior Sovereign Landaulet, A LOT looks wrong. But find a picture of an original 1968 Miller-Meteor Traditional Landau (i.e., one without '59 Caddy fins attached or otherwise "gothified" and also not the other model they made that year, the Citation Landau) and you'll immediately see the match. Even the decorative motifs on the vinyl are Miller-Meteor! Currently, if a diorama is to include a detailed 1/43 scale hearse that's more model than toy, this is easily the best bang for your buck. Neo also makes a very nice Caddy landau hearse by S&S, which has driven the hobbyist price for this down a bit.
7. Citroen Traction 7CV Sedan (FRWL)
Rationale: Perhaps the nicest Universal Hobbies car that we got outside of the Phantom III, here we have another example of a company (UH) making a superb model of the WRONG car. The movie car was a Citroen Traction 11BL. Ironically, because of complete knockdown (CKD) kits sold by Citroen to Bulgaria, Romania, and Yugoslavia of the smaller, bottom-of-the-line 7CV, the KGB would have had far easier access to one to post to a Russian Embassy than an 11BL (the 11BL, I think, was slightly longer than the 7CV and featured a different front bumper, though it had the same wheelbase).
8. Toyopet Crown Sedan (YOLT)
Rationale: A well-done model of a really nice Japanese car that truly only lacked good tires (they're a bit too chunky and lack the correct whitewalls), although if you looked hard enough, I imagine you'd be able to find correct tires.
9. and 10. 1974 AMC Matador Coupe and 1974 AMC Hornet X (TMWTGG)
Rationale: I'm a big fan of American Motors models in 1/43, and they're in general VERY hard to find.
Honorable Mention: GAZ-31029 "Volga" Sedan (GE)
Rationale: It's the first and only model of the last Soviet-built Volga, despite a bit of crudeness on the part of UH (the side mirror and the wheels aren't quite the correct size).
That Bronco had better be out this week for the sake of the ebay seller who just sold one for £46 )
My top ten is very basic - the "everyday" cars I would have liked to have in my diecast collection anyway. In chrono order:
1. Sunbeam Alpine (from DN, no 17).
2. MGB (from TMWTGG, no 19).
3. Ford Mustang Convertible (from TB, no 30).
4. Renault 11 (from AVTAK, no 53).
5. BMW 518 (from OP, no 66).
6. Alfa Romeo GTV6 (from OP, no 73).
7. Ford Taunus (from TSWLM, no 75).
8. Mercedes 220S (from OHMSS, no 78).
9. Beach Buggy (from FYEO, no 81).
10. to be decided between the Ford Consul and the Ford Econoline van, when (if) they appear.
The Anglia would have made it onto that list if they hadn't done such a poor job of it. Some other neat ones were produced with damage as per the scene in the movie, which was great for authenticity but limits the model's use outside of this collection.
So, not a single Aston or Lotus in sight ... I guess in that respect I don't aspire to be Bond as my alter ego
As you can see from recent posts, there is a lot of speculation around issue 103 being delayed but people seem to think it's possibly going to be towards the end of next week (w/c 7th March), or possibly the week after, that #102 and #103 will be sent to subscribers.
Why not phone up G E Fabbri and ask them, and report back?!
Keep your eyes on the forum because as soon as #103 is issued, you'll hear about it from someone on this forum.
They have taken my £15.98 nearly three weeks ago now so it had better be soon!!
Cheers
Rhinoman B-)
Hi Rhinoman,
Thanks for the suggestion of telephoning G E Fabbri. However there is a minor floor (sorry) in this is that I have barred all my phones from ringing 0843, 0844, 0870, 0871 and 09xx numbers due to an exsessive phone bill two years ago when no one was in the house this did not include the 90 plus local calls made from a home telephone in ONE DAY over the same period!) All were 2000 miles away on holiday. The telecomes company would not accept respossability and suggested if its on your bill then you have used it. Subsequently put on a call logger and over 2 days when I was out. Again calls logged on their system but not mine when no one was in the house. Got them!!! But still left the premium rate call barrs in place.
This is a W&E 3 wheeler in concept from my creation.
And what I forgot to ask: Is this 1/43 or 1/76?
In case anyone is interested, I have one of these milk floats for sale soon, (Although its a blue one) brand new in its box, all I want is what I paid for it (£1.50) + postage.
This is a W&E 3 wheeler in concept from my creation.
And what I forgot to ask: Is this 1/43 or 1/76?
In case anyone is interested, I have one of these milk floats for sale soon, (Although its a blue one) brand new in its box, all I want is what I paid for it (£1.50) + postage.
is this a james bond car ?
if so i may be interested in buying it
if not what is it?
many thanks
om99
Rather obscure, I guess, but there is a website dedicated to milk floats in the UK and on this page: http://www.milkfloats.org.uk/milkpoem.html it states (I am obliged to that site for the following quoted text):
In the James Bond film "The Living Daylights", a Unigate milk float is stolen by Soviet KGB Assassin Necros (played by Andreas Wisniewski) and is armed with grenades disguised as milk bottles that explode when thrown. I am reliably informed by a milkman who worked for Unigate at the time that the W&E I-Type float used in the film (registration C847 TLF) was a genuine Unigate milk float loaned by the dairy.
As it is only a minor role vehicle, I guess GE Fabbri dismissed it from the JBCC ... but then, the Ford Anglia, a source of major controversy, is only fleetingly on the screen in Dr. No. (or should that be, er ... FRWL? No, think I'm right, DN). Indeed, as are a number of other models in the collection - they only appear very briefly.
More detail noticed, but too late. The fabulous model No. 12 of the OHMSS Aston Martin DBS (with lobster pots etc.).
Well early DBSes had ventilation exit slots behind the rear side windows and then a bit later the vent grille was put below the rear window. In the film the DBS has the early side vent, whereas the JBCC model does not, but has the later "below the back window" grille.
Is it too late to get a back issue of this No.12, as I know someone who would like one? The website seems to have disappeared lately.
Separately with TLDaylights Aston V8 models (2 years apart!) one has a chrome grille, the other has a black front grille, and supposed to be the same car!
Bleuville. "Well, well, look what the cat dragged in!"
At last! I've just picked-up Issue 103, the Ford Bronco II, from the newsagent. Not a brilliant model IMHO, and it's mounted too high, so the wheels don't touch the ground. Oh well.
The magazine confirms that the next model will be the Zil-117 from CR.
Thanks for the update, GaryD ... at last the Bronco is out, AND we know what Issue 104 is going to be!
I was a bit worried by a comment on one of the auctions on eBay UK that have gone up in the past 24 hours where the seller said that the frequency of the releases would now be every 8 weeks and that the next model would be out in May! I HOPE that's not the truth, as every 4 weeks has been bad enough
Rather obscure, I guess, but there is a website dedicated to milk floats in the UK and on this page: http://www.milkfloats.org.uk/milkpoem.html it states (I am obliged to that site for the following quoted text):
In the James Bond film "The Living Daylights", a Unigate milk float is stolen by Soviet KGB Assassin Necros (played by Andreas Wisniewski) and is armed with grenades disguised as milk bottles that explode when thrown. I am reliably informed by a milkman who worked for Unigate at the time that the W&E I-Type float used in the film (registration C847 TLF) was a genuine Unigate milk float loaned by the dairy.
As it is only a minor role vehicle, I guess GE Fabbri dismissed it from the JBCC ... but then, the Ford Anglia, a source of major controversy, is only fleetingly on the screen in Dr. No. (or should that be, er ... FRWL? No, think I'm right, DN). Indeed, as are a number of other models in the collection - they only appear very briefly.
Looking at the Bronco II on eBay, it actually looks to be a pretty decent model (CORRECTLY missing the side mirrors; recall that the one in the film didn't have them), albeit displayed poorly (Ixo, as I said, is geared toward making cars, not dioramas). And of course, you know me. I can't WAIT for the ZIL-117, even if it takes 8 weeks, which of course will also be Ixo.
By the way, I can't tell from the photo angle: did we finally get a Bond car with Daniel Craig in it, or is it driverless?
Comments
That poster did end the sentence with the word "clarke" which is the surname of that particular ebay dealer, so I would say you are correct with the source of the info.
Thank you very much for confirming that! I usually forget the last names of eBay dealers I do business with pretty quickly, and there are three guys named "Chris" I deal with regarding the JBCC alone. Since he told me in no uncertain terms that the Binz Europ 1100 Ambulance was delayed, too (which it technically was, although by roughly a week), I don't think we can put as much stock in what this guy is saying as we'd like to regarding a timeline. I think it IS safe to say there is a delay, but to put a timeline on it is, at this point, impossible.
This is a W&E 3 wheeler in concept from my creation.
On front of the car we can read : Fresh milk --- for your...? Who can help to complete the missing word please ?
Thank you.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33961695@N06/4306206811/
Correct - Fresh Milk To Your Door
Damn, Rainier - beaten by seconds
www.justgiving.com/inMemoryOfLewisCollins
www.helpforheroes.org.uk
Not the same milkfloat, but it has the Unigate advertising slogan on it -
hi everyone......i also get my models from a guy on ebay chris clarke ( clarke717).......he is also known as gr8models....i reccomend him to everyone, a brilliant trader.....anyway..i have just spoken to him and it appears as though the Bronco was sceduled for 23 Feb and then delayed till 2 march......but it is now sheduled for 9 march.......lets all hope so!!
Thanks very much for the update! Chris Clarke a.k.a. gr8models is a very good seller whom I would recommend to anyone. However, I'd like him to understand that being 1-2 weeks late (looks like it'll be two weeks in this case) is basically part of Ixo's approach to virtually every model they make.
"Hello James Bond Collectors,
This is a W&E 3 wheeler in concept from my creation."
AWESOME Code 3!!!! B-)
And what I forgot to ask: Is this 1/43 or 1/76?
Answer Rainier Wolfcastle ->
W&E 3 wheeler Milk Float - It's a 1/43 from Papillon Toys (made in China) - I thing made for "Coronation street". Original colors Blue and white. Little difference with Bond's = there is a fridge on the back. But it's the most likeness.
Anyway, I'm potentially going to open the floodgates here ... what are people's top ten models from the collection so far? It is quite difficult - but a lot of fun - to decide ... but the top ten favourite models that stand out for me personally are, in no particular order:[list=*]
[*]#74 VW Beetle (OHMSS) [/*]
[*]#94 Mercedes-Benz Binz Ambulance (TB)[/*]
[*]#90 Acrostar (OP)[/*]
[*]#03 Lotus Esprit (TSWLM) (submarine car)[/*]
[*]#25 Aston Martin DB5 (GF)[/*]
[*]#08 Lotus Esprit Turbo (FYEO) (the red one with skis)[/*]
[*]#97 Rolls Royce Phantom Sedanca de Ville (GF) [/*]
[*]#21 Mercury Cougar (OHMSS)[/*]
[*]#64 Bentley 3.5Litre (FRWL)[/*]
[*]#33 Chevrolet Bel Air (DN)[/*]
[/list]
The above are not necessarily the most accurate models or most collectable/unusual (e.g. the Beetle is actually the wrong model, the Rolls should be in a big box, I haven't included the hovercraft or little nellie) but just the most memorable to me, with interesting dioramas etc. But it makes you realise what a big and diverse collection it is. I expect that my list will change as I'm really looking forward to some of the remaining models - can't wait to see the damaged Aston Martin from QOS, for example.
So, folks, how about a nomination for 'top model of the collection'? Is it one of the above ... or one I've missed out ... and why?
Cheers,
Rhinoman B-)
As you can see from recent posts, there is a lot of speculation around issue 103 being delayed but people seem to think it's possibly going to be towards the end of next week (w/c 7th March), or possibly the week after, that #102 and #103 will be sent to subscribers.
Why not phone up G E Fabbri and ask them, and report back?!
Keep your eyes on the forum because as soon as #103 is issued, you'll hear about it from someone on this forum.
They have taken my £15.98 nearly three weeks ago now so it had better be soon!!
Cheers
Rhinoman B-)
Seconded, though I'm still a little annoyed Ixo made that instead of a Mercedes-Benz 220S in light gray (Yes, I know about and have the terrific Minichamps dealer promo, but not everyone can afford that...and that M-B was the definitive Bond chase car!). While it's true the Wales & Edwards Rangemaster would be really nice, I think in terms of an important film car, the 220S should be given consideration ('sides, it would give me another excuse to get yet another 220S...).
"Anyway, I'm potentially going to open the floodgates here ... what are people's top ten models from the collection so far?"
It's tough, but I managed the following list...
1. Mercedes-Benz Binz Europ 1100 Ambulance (TB)
Rationale: You can do anything with this. Derived from the same Ixo Mercedes-Benz line that's been used to produce promos for Mercedes-Benz's Classic Collection (this collection incorporates models from Ixo, Minichamps, and Spark Models), the details are unsurprisingly stunning. Further, the 1/43 car-based ambulance market is pretty limited unless you're looking for ambulances made after the 1980's...something rather disappointing if you want to make a 1/43 scale diorama of something so simple as a hospital. Although modelmakers like Eligor and Norev have done car-based ambulances based on the Citroen ID19 Break, that's been about it (except for Brooklin...with most models from the early 1950's and prices starting at $115...). Neo has also made an excellent S&S Cadillac Ambulance, but again, you're looking at an $80 model. But now, with the Binz Europ 1100, this a model that doesn't just come in handy for a Bond film. You can buy five or six more of these and have a correct ambulance fleet for your hospital diorama at a good price. For the details and for what you can use it for, I would say it's probably the best car in the series.
2. La Salle/Miller Combination Coach (DN). Yep, the hearse. And as I explained above, most 1/43 scale hearses are post-WWII models. Even Brooklin's earliest hearse model is its wonderful 1950 Packard-Henney model. Many American O Gauge model railroaders are drawn to pre-War settings simply because you get the most usage out of steam locomotives. A post-War layout virtually always has to be a mix of diesel and steam (with electrics thrown into both layout eras, but in lesser quantities). Naturally, because no pre-War hearse existed in 1/43 prior to the La Salle (another beautifully detailed model from Ixo), collectors started buying them up as if they were the last ones on earth. That's why you're seeing such inflated prices on eBay.
3. 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner (TB)
Rationale: Whilst I have the very rare (and very operating...yep, you can work the hardtop convertible just like the real one, plus the doors and hood open) 1959 Ford Galaxie 500 Skyliner from Franklin Mint in 1/43, it cost me $90. For someone overseas, with postage...it's a *very* difficult model to obtain. And yet the JBCC model, while not perfect (the badges on the sides of the retractable roof are missing; just paint them over with Humbrol chrome paint and it looks real), is extremely well done regarding the correct dimensions of a car usually passed over in favor of the two-door sedan. I've shown this one to people who own real Fairlane 500 Skyliners and it gets a pretty close to universal stamp of approval (one guy even bought one off eBay.co.uk after I showed him how to). I don't think a car can get much higher praise.
4. Rolls-Royce Phantom III Sedanca de Ville (GF)
Rationale: While in my mind this was Universal Hobbies' last car that was more model than toy, they sure did know how to go out with a bang. The car is beautifully proportioned and expertly done, save the easily-fixable lack of a Rolls-Royce badge above the grille (just get a decal). Although it loses "Bond points" for the lack of Auric Goldfinger sitting in the back seat, it of course loses no "car points" for this. Indeed, I simply unscrewed the back of the car and put in a rather-miserly-looking, white-haired fellow who is supposed to be my town's mayor (i.e. resident corrupt politician). Even in the early 1970's setting of my layout, this car just plain works.
5. Brazilian Chevrolet C-10 Ambulance (MR)
Rationale: Again, we see the superb modelling of Ixo on display here. I had low expectations for this one, initially, and just bought it because I needed a 1970's-type truck-based ambulance. Boy, was I wrong. When I looked at the detail that had gone into this, I was impressed. An especially nice touch was the "frosting" on the windows with no visible checkerboard pattern. And I started looking at it, and I really started to like it. If you unscrew the model's base or look in the windshield very closely, you'll even find a gurney inside, unfortunately not visible due to the window frosting. The sheer level of detail on the model does it for me.
6. 1968 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Traditional Landau Hearse (DAF)
Rationale: Unfortunately for Ixo, they did an absolutely magnificent job of modelling the WRONG hearse. When compared to the Superior Sovereign Landaulet, A LOT looks wrong. But find a picture of an original 1968 Miller-Meteor Traditional Landau (i.e., one without '59 Caddy fins attached or otherwise "gothified" and also not the other model they made that year, the Citation Landau) and you'll immediately see the match. Even the decorative motifs on the vinyl are Miller-Meteor! Currently, if a diorama is to include a detailed 1/43 scale hearse that's more model than toy, this is easily the best bang for your buck. Neo also makes a very nice Caddy landau hearse by S&S, which has driven the hobbyist price for this down a bit.
7. Citroen Traction 7CV Sedan (FRWL)
Rationale: Perhaps the nicest Universal Hobbies car that we got outside of the Phantom III, here we have another example of a company (UH) making a superb model of the WRONG car. The movie car was a Citroen Traction 11BL. Ironically, because of complete knockdown (CKD) kits sold by Citroen to Bulgaria, Romania, and Yugoslavia of the smaller, bottom-of-the-line 7CV, the KGB would have had far easier access to one to post to a Russian Embassy than an 11BL (the 11BL, I think, was slightly longer than the 7CV and featured a different front bumper, though it had the same wheelbase).
8. Toyopet Crown Sedan (YOLT)
Rationale: A well-done model of a really nice Japanese car that truly only lacked good tires (they're a bit too chunky and lack the correct whitewalls), although if you looked hard enough, I imagine you'd be able to find correct tires.
9. and 10. 1974 AMC Matador Coupe and 1974 AMC Hornet X (TMWTGG)
Rationale: I'm a big fan of American Motors models in 1/43, and they're in general VERY hard to find.
Honorable Mention: GAZ-31029 "Volga" Sedan (GE)
Rationale: It's the first and only model of the last Soviet-built Volga, despite a bit of crudeness on the part of UH (the side mirror and the wheels aren't quite the correct size).
just an update on the delays of the issues #102 and #103
the isuues was due to come out on 23rd of feburary then 2nd of march and finnaly the lastest date is the 9th of march
so fingers crossed
om99
My top ten is very basic - the "everyday" cars I would have liked to have in my diecast collection anyway. In chrono order:
1. Sunbeam Alpine (from DN, no 17).
2. MGB (from TMWTGG, no 19).
3. Ford Mustang Convertible (from TB, no 30).
4. Renault 11 (from AVTAK, no 53).
5. BMW 518 (from OP, no 66).
6. Alfa Romeo GTV6 (from OP, no 73).
7. Ford Taunus (from TSWLM, no 75).
8. Mercedes 220S (from OHMSS, no 78).
9. Beach Buggy (from FYEO, no 81).
10. to be decided between the Ford Consul and the Ford Econoline van, when (if) they appear.
The Anglia would have made it onto that list if they hadn't done such a poor job of it. Some other neat ones were produced with damage as per the scene in the movie, which was great for authenticity but limits the model's use outside of this collection.
So, not a single Aston or Lotus in sight ... I guess in that respect I don't aspire to be Bond as my alter ego
Hi Rhinoman,
Thanks for the suggestion of telephoning G E Fabbri. However there is a minor floor (sorry) in this is that I have barred all my phones from ringing 0843, 0844, 0870, 0871 and 09xx numbers due to an exsessive phone bill two years ago when no one was in the house this did not include the 90 plus local calls made from a home telephone in ONE DAY over the same period!) All were 2000 miles away on holiday. The telecomes company would not accept respossability and suggested if its on your bill then you have used it. Subsequently put on a call logger and over 2 days when I was out. Again calls logged on their system but not mine when no one was in the house. Got them!!! But still left the premium rate call barrs in place.
But thanks for your reply anyway.
Cheers
Camera_Man
In case anyone is interested, I have one of these milk floats for sale soon, (Although its a blue one) brand new in its box, all I want is what I paid for it (£1.50) + postage.
is this a james bond car ?
if so i may be interested in buying it
if not what is it?
many thanks
om99
It's the milk float from 'The Living Daylights' and can be seen on the Internet Movie Car Database site at this link: http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_18443-Wales-and-Edwards-Rangemaster-1986.html.
Rather obscure, I guess, but there is a website dedicated to milk floats in the UK and on this page: http://www.milkfloats.org.uk/milkpoem.html it states (I am obliged to that site for the following quoted text):
As it is only a minor role vehicle, I guess GE Fabbri dismissed it from the JBCC ... but then, the Ford Anglia, a source of major controversy, is only fleetingly on the screen in Dr. No. (or should that be, er ... FRWL? No, think I'm right, DN). Indeed, as are a number of other models in the collection - they only appear very briefly.
Cheers
Rhinoman B-)
More detail noticed, but too late. The fabulous model No. 12 of the OHMSS Aston Martin DBS (with lobster pots etc.).
Well early DBSes had ventilation exit slots behind the rear side windows and then a bit later the vent grille was put below the rear window. In the film the DBS has the early side vent, whereas the JBCC model does not, but has the later "below the back window" grille.
Is it too late to get a back issue of this No.12, as I know someone who would like one? The website seems to have disappeared lately.
Separately with TLDaylights Aston V8 models (2 years apart!) one has a chrome grille, the other has a black front grille, and supposed to be the same car!
Bleuville. "Well, well, look what the cat dragged in!"
The magazine confirms that the next model will be the Zil-117 from CR.
I was a bit worried by a comment on one of the auctions on eBay UK that have gone up in the past 24 hours where the seller said that the frequency of the releases would now be every 8 weeks and that the next model would be out in May! I HOPE that's not the truth, as every 4 weeks has been bad enough
and how much p and p to derby?
By the way, I can't tell from the photo angle: did we finally get a Bond car with Daniel Craig in it, or is it driverless?