Thor Rocket with Lunar Probe (1:72)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Aurora
In 1958 Aurora released a Thor rocket with the Pioneer probe. It came with a launching pad and tower. In 2014 we decide if it is still as cool as it was then.
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Histoire de GBM no. 83
by: Matt Flegal | Vendor: Histoire & Collections
Matt Flegal reviews an issue (still available as a back issue) of the premier French AFV history magazine.
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Russian Nuclear Powered Bomber (Other Scal)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Aurora
From the horrible yet exciting depths of the Cold War sprung the Myasishchev M-50 / M-52 'Bounder,' a Soviet supersonic bomber. From 'Bounder' leapt the bogeyman M-60, a Soviet design for a nuclear-powered bomber. From the M-60 radiated this Aurora model of the terrible and amazing Russian Nuclear Powered Bomber.
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Mini-Planes P-47D Thunderbolt (N Scale)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Mini-Planes (Discontinued)
If you grew up in the late 1960s - 1970s and liked airplanes and models, then you probably had some of Bachmann's Mini-Planes. Mini-Planes included 100+ models including this 1/160 (N scale) P-47D Thunderbolt.
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Umex Backhoe Crawler (1:87)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: AHM (out of business)
Two of my favorite construction machines are the backhoe and the Caterpillar. Put them together as a backhoe crawler -- who could ask for more? Umex made this Universal Backhoe Crawler for their Minimovers series.
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Opel Kadett B (1:87)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Herpa
Herpa expands their Vintage car series with an Opel Kadett B, a very popular coupé that was also used in sports car competitions. The miniature model is based on the vehicles of the manufacturing year 1967.
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BMW M3™ Sedan (1:87)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Herpa
Herpa releases the newest BMW 3 series coinciding with the original’s market launch. The new model is kicked-off in the colors red and Marrakesh brown metallic.
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Volvo FH Pendel-X Semitrailer (1:87)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Herpa
Herpa releases another new addition in their Heavy duty Construction semitruck series: Volvo FH 16 with a Pendel-X-semitrailer with load, Max Bögl. The model has great detail and positionable components.
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Mercedes-Benz SLS Roadster (1:87)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Herpa
This new Herpa Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster is released in white or blue metallic. An impressive model with fine plastic detail and excellent finishing, it features lenses for headlights and brake lights, a detailed interior, and applied side view mirrors.
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Skoda 1000 MB (1:87)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Herpa
Herpa releases a detailed Skoda 1000 MB, which was manufactured in the Czech Republic from 1964-1968. The Skoda 1000M model is very well reproduced, a very impressive model with good plastic detail and great finishing. It has a detailed underbody, lenses for driving lamps, and a detailed interior which is visible through the clear windows. Paint and printing is exceptional.
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MB Actros 11 SZ (1:87)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Herpa
New type! The traditional transport company Kieserling from Bremen also operates 25 meter semitrailers for field tests. For the first time, the new Gigaliner on lowliner semitrailer base received authentic new wheels and rims on the rigid tractor.
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BMW 5er™ Limousine (1:87)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Herpa
This BMW of the E60 series is delivered in the trend color orange with matte black roof and hood as well as black rim.
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Mercedes Actros 8x4 Dump Truck (1:87)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Herpa
Herpa is updating their fleet of model construction vehicles with this model of a red and silver 2008 Mercedes-Benz Actros M dump truck. Of the 1,566 M-B models Herpa currently catalogs, 39 are Actros M trucks of various types. Herpa Construction Series is also extensive with 253 models.
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Classic Motorcycles (1:87)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: NOCH
NOCH released six new HO motorcycles for their Classic Bikes collection. They feature rubber tires.
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Caterpillar Tractor & Scraper (1:87)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Roco
Roco Caterpillar 630A tractor plus 482C scraper set is an impressive model that still dominates a scene.
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MB B-Klasse (1:87)
by: Fred Boucher | Vendor: Herpa
This is a review of the HERPA Miniaturmodelle GmbH 1/87 Mercedes-Benz (MB) B-Klasse (B-Class), item number 034845.
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Audi A6 Avant (1:87)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Herpa
Herpa continues their ever growing line of modern vehicles with this sporty Audi A6 Avant touring wagon. After Audi debuted the new A6 sedan, Audi launched a station wagon version. Herpa releases the first in black or metallic dakar-beige.
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Mini Countryman ™ (1:87)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Herpa
The new Mini Cooper S Countryman is characterized by its distinctive appearance. The model of the four meters long Cooper S Countryman features the original’s two tail pipes and is released in silver-metallic and chili-red – with a black roof each.
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GAZ 69 Soviet Light Truck (1:87)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Herpa
New type! In the Soviet Union, between 1953 and 1972, the GAZ 69 was mainly produced for the armed forces. The HO scale two-door light 4x4 all-terrain vehicle is released as miniature model with removable tarpaulin top in olive-green.
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BRABUS Mercedes-Benz SLS (1:87)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Herpa
New! The series of model vehicles based on the high-end manufacturer BRABUS from Bottrop is continued with the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The black model features the original’s BRABUS rims and is delivered in a high-quality showcase.
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Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster (1:87)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Herpa
New type! The completely revised Mercedes Benz SLK with enclosed hardtop in red and silver metallic is released in third generation.
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MAN TGX V8 (1:87)
by: Fred Boucher | Vendor: Herpa
Herpa's latest release is this sharp detailed HO model of the imposing MAN TGX XXL V8 3-axle rigid tractor in red with new chassis, flagship of MAN Nutzfahrzeuge Trucknology® Generation series.
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Simson KR 51/1 (1:87)
by: Fred Boucher | Vendor: Herpa
The classic two-wheeler of the GDR, the legendary Simson KR 51/1 is released as miniature model featuring a seat for two. The yellow moped is delivered on a detachable stand.
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BMW 5™ Series Touring Car (1:87)
by: Fred Boucher | Vendor: Herpa
Herpa continues their ever growing line of modern vehicles with this sporty BMW 5 touring wagon.
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Audi A7 (1:87)
by: Fred Boucher | Vendor: Herpa
Herpa announces, A few months ago, the enormous A7 was delivered as special model to Audi sales organizations. Now, the equally fine serial version follows for all retailers. We release a metallic version in impala beige.
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GHOSTS - 2011 The Great War (Other)
by: Fred Boucher | Vendor: GHOSTS
GHOSTS - 2011 THE GREAT WAR by Aviation Photographer Philip Makanna features a dozen high quality large format photographs of World War One aircraft in flight.
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McDonnell Douglas MD-11F (1:200)
by: Fred Boucher | Vendor: Herpa
This snap-together display 1/200 Aeroflot Cargo McDonnell Douglas MD-11F is part of the Wooster Collection distributed by Herpa. A simple model with sharp printing in place of decals, it is nice model of this Aeroflot giant.
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