Hello,
dear model lovers! Welcome to our website, the No.
1 address for you automotive modelers in big scales. Many of the kits described
here have been constructed by ourselves - and we also sell our developments directly. So: Everything
that you see on these pages is for sale! The mentioned prices are end-prices including
taxes and shipping costs. No additional
handling/packing charges! No hidden fees! Please check availability, which you find under each
product description, together with actual prices.
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February 6th,
2008 - Rosso 643 F1 Decalset in scale 1/8 now available
Zanchetti has finally delivered the long awaited decals for the Rosso 643 F1! Here
is more information ...
November 22,
2007 - Complete decal set for the Rosso 643 F1 in scale 1/8!
When you build your old Rosso 643 kit, which has been stored for many years, you will find
that most of the waterslide-decals are not usable anymore: they will crack, as soon as they
get in touch with water! And the ugly original "sticker decals" will not hold long
on the surface, where you placed them! Therefore we have drawn a complete new decal set for
this model, including even more of the additional motifs of the Upgrade parts set. It is currently
printed by the well known decal factory of Zanchetti in Milan (Italy) - the No. 1 for waterslide
decals in Europe. Please watch this space for more informations - we will give you all informations,
as soon as we have the prints in house!
June 22, 2007
- Ferrari-engine kit from CMA (USA) available!
We have a very limited number of kits of a Ferrari 375 V12 engine in stock now. Produced by
CREATIVE MINIATURE ASSOCIATES in the USA. More informations
here ...
January 01, 2007 - Price adjustment
because of tax increase only starting from February!
Unfortunately we do not remain spared by the current developments in Germany: The increase
of the value added tax from 16 to 19% does also not stop before the modelling business. Therefore
we must adapt our prices, which we kept essentially constant during the last years. But we
promise that we will not use the tax rise in order to implement hidden price increases. What
we pass on, is the correct conversion of the three-percent increase of the tax on the old prices.
With many kits, for example the 1/18 row, we completely do without a price adjustment! And
additionally:
We only raise our prices on Feb. 01, 2007! Until that time we keep our old prices! So do not
hesitate and order your new kits right now!:
May 30, 2006 - delivery of the GTO engine has begun!
What has lasted so long, finally reaches its end. From now on the GTO engine is on sale. This
is the second, very important part of our complete transkit for the Revell GTO in scale 1/12.
All Informations here!
May 03, 2006 - GTO engine kit finally finished!
I am proud to announce, that the long introduced GTO-engine in scale 1/12 was finally finished
today! I want to translate the instructions into english language during this week, and then
send it to my friend Marshall Buck (Creative Miniature Associates) for correction. The enginekit
will go into sale during may! More pictures here: 250
GTO Motor 1/12
March 16, 2006 - latest pictures of my GTO engine
kit
Here are the latest pictures of my GTO-engine
in 1/12. I had to completely rework the photoetched plates again, and some parts, like
the fuel line (casted in brass and chromed). As soon as these new parts arrive, I will do the
last pages of the instructions, and then this engine project will be finally finished!
February 15, 2006 - New Fiat cinquecento race versions
I am proud to present you two new race versions of the AMC-cinquecento in 1/8: 500 Abarth Assetto
Corsa and 500 Abarth Competizione. Details on the Fiat-500-page:
November 15, 2005 - The first Fiat Cinquecento models
arrived
I am back from italy, where I collected the first Cinquecento models from AMC. I am delighted
to report, that my relatively high expectations regarding the quality of these kitshave been
exceeded: Fiat Cinquecento in scale 1/8
by AMC models!
September 27, 2005 - News from the Novegro Model Show
Last weekend I have been visiting the Novegro Model Show in Milan. To say it shortly: There
is not much news on the car model market in big scales. but I have seen a brand new model,
which I immediately fell in love with: Fiat
Cinquecento in scale 1/8 by AMC models.
September 16, 2005 - Amalgam Ferrari F300
I am pleased to present you an absolutely rare modelcar: Ferrari
F300 Canadian Grand Prix Montreal 1998 in scale 1/8 made by Amalgam/Great Britain.
August 23, 2005 - Autograph 250 GTO-engine:
In order to pass the waiting period for the GTO engine, we want to give you access to the first
pages of the building instructions with many pictures of the project (so far evenly finished)
as a download. You will need Adobe Reader to see or print the file).
July 30, 2005 - Autograph 250 GTO-Motor:
Since long time I am employed by my 250 GTO Transkit project. Presently I work on the building
instructions for the engine kit. In order to give you a small impression of the progress of
the work, here is a little snapshot:
May 19, 2005 - Ferrari 126 C2
January 14, 2005 - 250 GTO engine:
At the moment I write the building instructions for the GTO engine in 1/12 and examine again
all construction units. Naturally there are some changes to accomplish, but this kit approaches
to its completion on the whole. I will show here a few photos in next time, so that you can
make yourselves a picture about detailing and the extent of the kit:
November 28, 2004 - Announcement: New Ferrari engine
in scale 1/12th from USA:
I am extraordinarily pleased to present to you a new Ferrari engine model: Ferrari 375 mille
Miglia engine kit in scale 1/12 from CREATIVE
MINIATURE ASSOCIATES. This
is the company of Marshall Buck, one of the best profiled modelers of the world, and surely
the number 1 in the USA! His attention to detail and the meticulousness, with which he arranges
his models, are spectacular! By selling this small series of engines, we would like to to make
his products also well known here in Europe. But no fear: The price for this wonderful kit
will become extremely interesting! Further he works for the moment on a complete model of a
Ford GT 40 in 1/12 - we will also take up this model to our delivery program, as soon as it
is finished. Up to then we recommend the following first Informations:
November 16,
2004 - Arno Ferrari engine in stock now:
We now have the Ferrari engine for the Arno Hydroplane in stock, so it is immediately available
to our customers. More on this page: Arno
Ferrari engine scale 1/8th
November 08,
2004 - New Porsche-engine galleries:
We put two new photo-galleries
about the Porsche Carrera RS engine from
L & P on our website: The standard version and the new
version with Weber-carburettors.
November 03,
2004 - GTO-Variants in 1/12th:
Finally we have created the pages for the 6 GTO Variants, that we will produce. And the page
for the 250 GTO engine in 1/12th, exclusively by Autograph. Kits
1/12th
October 24,
2004 - Pre-announcement: Ferrari 126 C2 in scale 1/8th:
We are very proud to announce a sensational new Ferrari model in scale 1/8th!
126 C2 Formel 1 turbo von 1982. This great new Formula
One Ferrari comes from Italy (from where else!) and it is in my opinion the most important
release for years in the totally dried out 1/8 scale market!
October 18,
2004 - Special prices for 1/12th scale models from MG Model Plus:
We will disconnect these kits and in the future concentrate more on the 1/8th scale. Therefore
we start our outright sale today with unbeatable prices on the rest of our stock of MG Model
Plus. Here is our latest pricelist: MG
Model Plus:
October 13,
2004 - Arno Hydroplane Ferrari engine on sale:
From today the Arno Hydroplane Ferrari engine in scale 1/8th from Leggenda e Passione is on
sale!
An enormous piece of metal! More than 2 kilos of weight!
Here is more information: Arno
Hydroplane engine
October 13, 2004 - Porsche kits from
Leggenda e Passione:
Today I received an E-Mail from Stefano of L & P with the following contents:
... on the occasion of recalculating the Porsche kits I unfortunately noticed, that we made
a mistake when calculating and we deliver these kits under our own manufacture price. Therefore
immediately substantially higher prices apply. I ask for understanding for this step - however
we can sell these kits not further under price...
That unfortunately means an enormous price increase
for these wonderful metal kits - only those of our customers can be pleased, which bought the
Porsche engine in the past for relatively little money. Congratulations!
July 17, 2004
- Borrani wire-wheelkit:
Yesterday I received the last parts which were missing for the Borrani wire-wheelkit - delivery
can start from now!
July 17, 2004
- F40 Transkit:
We have been sending away the first examples of our
latest edition of the F40 transkit this week.
June 06, 2004
- F40 Transkit:
Here you can choose your desired F40
speedline transkit serial-number
June 02, 2004
- F40 Transkit:
We have a new F40
photo-gallery prepared for you!
June 01, 2004
- F40 Transkit:
Actually I did not intend to make a new expenditure
of our Transkit
for the Pocher F40 - however
the enormous demand, particularly from my customers in the Far East had changed my opinion:
There will be a new release of 200 pieces! This time with the beautiful Speedline rims and
some other improvements in relation to the last OZ series:
-
Speedline rims (multipart), central
locking hubs - with fine thread as with the original vehicle
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small, but important modifications
within the engine range (e.g. intake manifold)...
-
updated instructions in improved
quality, now as a personal log book with owner list
-
new, substantially better decals
-
some break-endangered parts made
of brass instead of white metal
-
the Transkit comes now in a beautifully
crafted wooden box
-
and the best: no
price increase in relation
to the last series - price still Euro
1200.
Now you can select your desired serial-number
(between 002 and 199): If you order your Transkit, tell us your desired number. We communicate
to you then whether this number is still available. If you want to have your number reserved
(possible up to 6 months), then you make a pre-payment of 10 % on the purchase price. This
pre-payment is naturally taken into account with payment of the remainder - thus your reservation
costs finally no cent!
Further details under Transkit
Ferrari F40
April
04, 2004:
From today on you can place your orders for the GTO
transkit and the Revell
basis model: We split the entire project
into three units: wheel set, engine kit and several body kits. First we produce the Borrani
wheel set, which will be available in approx.
4 weeks time. Subsequently the GTO engine kit, which can be built into the Revell
model or alternatively as a separate unit
on an engine stand beside it. In the end the individual body kits for these versions will follow:
-
GTO 3705 GT, 24 hours of Le Mans
1962 # 19
-
GTO 3757 GT, 24 hours of Le Mans
1962 # 22
-
GTO 4153 GT, 24 hours of Le Mans
1963 # 25
-
GTO 4153 GT, Tour de France automobile
1964 # 172
-
GTO 4293 GT, 24 hours of Le Mans
1962 # 24
-
GTO 5111 GT, Tour de France automobile
1963 # 165
Each of these versions is limited to
250 copies. You can also from today on book the Revell
basis model - however we will sell this
model only together with our kits. The Borrani
wheel set will likewise be availabel in
the near future including the wonderful Dunlop Racing rubber tires, which Revell draws up on
the GTO. So our Borrani wheels could be used also for other models in 1/12th scale.
March 24,
2004:
Here are the first pictures of the prototype of the
250 GTO-engine, made by Corrado of Leggenda e Passione for my GTO-transkit. Momentarily I have
not decided, which parts will be made in resin and which in white metal.
.
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March 22,
2004:
New Porsche engine from Leggenda e Passione with Weber-carburettors:
Stefano from L&P currently works on a version of his Porsche engine with Weber-carburettors.
The first photos are very interesting...
As soon as this new, fascinating engine will be available,
I will put it into my programme. Unfortunately I am still waiting on a new shipment of the
Carrera RS engines ...
March 13,
2004:
Another 2 pictures of the new wire-wheels from the
GTO-Transkit:
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March 10th, 2004:
After a relatively long period of time an urgently
necessary actualization of my Website takes place: Among other things there are news concerning
the GTO transkit, new resine kits in scale 1/12, the mystery around the framework illustrated
below is solved, and and and...
Thus: Now everything in sequence: First of all this framework:
The connoisseurs among my customers found it out fast: It is a Jaguar C-type, winner of the
24 hours of Le Mans in the year 1951 (with drum brakes) and two years later with disc brakes.
The winners of our small competition were:
This picture shows the Jaguar team briefly before the departure after Le Mans in the summer
of 1951 - three running cars and a Bedford van for tires and tools. Two drivers and (!) one
mechanic were assigned to each car. In addition there were the three team heads. Those start
after Le Mans took place naturally on own axle - only Boss William Lyons followed in the airplane.
With the start of the 24 hours the cars had then already some miles behind itself... Jaguar
C-type project 1/8
Did I arouse your interest? Well, then we continue with the further pieces of news: The construction
of the Borrani wheels with spokes for the GTO Transkit is finally finished, the first complete
set is built and the instructions are written. All details here... Building
instructions Ferrari GTO Transkit 1/12
New kits: Beside some new kits of MG Model Plus
in 1/12 I can offer now models of Classic Models Museum
from Mexico - sport and racing cars on a scale 1/12... Kits
1/12
Porsche engine of Leggenda e Passione
with weber carburettors: Stefano from L&P works for the moment on a version of his Porsche
engine with weber carburettors.
January 11th 2004:
I decided today, to communicate my second new development
(beside that 250 GTO transkit ): I illustrate a part of it here:
The represented framework belongs to a sports car,
which I will manufacture on a scale 1/8
complete model kit - this will be no Transkit!
Please send me a short email, if you know, which car it is and particularly from which year
exactly this framework comes! The first correct answer will be awarded with a detail set from
me, consisting of a hardware superdetail kit and a cable set! Well, much fun when investigating!
November 15th 2003:
On the occasion of my attendance with Stefano Corsini
of Leggenda e Passione in Milan I have brought home some interesting projects from Italy: Beside
that engine for the Arno hydroplane, specified down, Leggenda e Passione possibly will do a
further Ferrari twelve-cylinder: The 250 GT engine formed the basis engine for almost all GTs
with the prancing horse in the sixties. A condition is however appropriate interest of customers!
If you should be interested in such a machine, then send a short E-Mail
to Autograph . With appropriate resonance I can surely convince Stefano to make e.g. a
GTO engine in 1/8!
Leggenda e Passione has a new engine project: Ferrari 12-Zylinder boat engine - basis for a
Transkit for the Arno hydroplane! First
photos!
New kit from Leggenda e Passione: Porsche
R-S 2.7 of 1973 - now available!
I bring along new supply from Milan: All kits of Leggenda
e Passione now again in stock! Particularly 312 PB engines and the Alfa Monza Transkit!
November 4th
2003:
New in our program: A fantastic series of Multimedia
kits of the Italian company MG model plus in scale 1/12. Exclusively Ferrari
sports prototypes and formula one models. You can find more about these models within the range
of scale 1/12 kits