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News from the Continent – Wiking April 2021

By Hans-Georg Schmitt

Wiking models are mainly made in plastic and produced in the EU. They are made in a variety of scales. This article shows the models expected to be launched in April 2021. As usual they mix new mouldings with updated ones.


1:32 Scale

0778 56 Fendt 1046 Vario Tractor chrome

This is a Special Edition of the most powerful model in the Fendt range. This top tractor from Marktoberdorf is turning heads. Chrome exterior panels are part of the design language of the tractor.


1:87 Scale

0183 07 BMW 2002 purple-red 1968-1971

100 bhp styled with Bavarian understatement


0227 13 Mercedes-Benz E-Class S213 Avantgarde diamond white pearl effect

Avantgarde modelled by Wiking with a closed glass roof


0797 30 Volkswagen Transporter T1 Samba bus 1963-1967

With roof lights to shed light inside for a northern German Operator.


0802 09 Volkswagen Käfer (Beetle) Cabriolet 1969-1974

WIKING commemoration of the 100 years anniversary of the Sieper company which owns them.


0335 06 Tempo Matador box van “Sea Fish” 1949-1952

High-speed delivery van used to carry fresh fish


0870 67 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U411 1950-1951 “Glück auf !”

The first time that this jack-of-all-trades vehicle has been made in this livery. Glück auf is a traditional miner’s greeting a shortened version of ‘I wish you luck, open a new passage’. It has come to be a a greeting in modern German, especially in the Ruhr.


0844 36 Hanomag K55 crawler tractor with dozer blade – light blue – 1952-1960

Produced in Hannover these tractors worked had to reconstruct and develop post-war West Germany.


0270 58 Mercedes-Benz L406 box van “Westmilch” 1967-1974

Bearing the distinctive Lotti the Cow livery. This Düsseldorf made transporter was used to deliver school milk.


0524 02 Articulated Container truck “Seawheel” with Magirus tractor 1970-1974

The Square hooded tractor unit operating for Seawheel at the docks.


0457 03 Scania 111 drawbar “ASG” 1974-1980

Another classic ASG livery, Sweden´s legendary freight forwarder, for the Wiking range. This one with a modern classic Scania 111 Scania draw bar unit.


0224 05 Renault R4 “Parisienne” 1964-1968

Parisian ‘savoir vivre’ with red ‘wicker’ pattern on the sides.


0797 29 Volkswagen Transporter T1 bus “German Red Cross” 1963-1967

These Volkswagens were the standard ambulance used by many local German Red Cross (DRK) services.


0795 06 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 (Super-Bug) saloon 1972-1974

Candy red – a bright coat for this ‘bug’.


0204 02 Ford 20M TS Saloon pearl white with black roof – 1960-1967

“TS” – two letters which showed that Cologne´s limousine had an engine tuned to produce 90 hp.


0656 08 Construction site trailer “Bölling” 1935-1949

A common site on construction sites in the Ruhr region.


0514 05 Mercedes-Benz articulated flatbed truck – azure blue – 1970-1974

The square cab semi-trailer classic.


0513 24 Articulated Box truck with Mercedes-Benz Pullman tractor – 1955-1963

Classic truck hauling a box trailer liveried for International Kraftverkehr of Freyaldenhoven.


0612 43 Fire brigade AT LF – MAN TGM Euro6/Rosenbauer

A cutting edge airport fire engine in a striking modern livery.


0990 98 The Grand Ponton Mercedes Set

A delivery set showing how the new cars would have travelled from the factory to dealers in Germany when the Ponton Mercedes-Benz was in production.


1:160 Scale

0943 07 Mercedes-Benz L2500 flatbed truck 1935-1938

A classic truck from the inter-war-years.


0956 02 Pöttinger Jumbo loading vehicle

A large trailer for agricultural use ideal to towed by the 1:!60 Unimog or Fendt tractor in this scale.


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New for 2021 – A look around

By Maz Woolley

This article looks at some recent announcements that have caught my eye. There seems to be a lot of new models due this year even if some was originally announced for last year but missed the boat – quite literally in the case of some ranges that have had gaps between shipments.

KK Scale

KK Scale models are sealed diecast models to 1:18 scale made in China for Germany. The models have no opening parts but do have steerable/poseable front wheels.

KKS DC180602 Mercedes 600 SWB W100 Light Blue Metallic 1963

The recently released short wheel base Mercedes-Benz 600 is an impressive model in 1:18 scale. It has already been seen in light gold and black and is shortly to be released (Late March/April) in a light metallic blue which suits the car well. Although more frequently seen modelled as a long wheelbase version the short wheelbase was much more common, indeed there were more than 5 SWB cars made for every LWB one.

Road Kings

Road Kings are a sister company to KK Scale specialising in truck models and are again diecast in China for Germany. These 1:18 scale models have opening cab doors as well as steerable/poseable steering and are large!

Both the models shown below are based on castings already seen in the range but in new liveries. They are expected in UK by April.

RKS 180064 Volvo F88 JPS Team Lotus with Union Jack 1978

The KK Scale Volvo F88 has been seen previously in John Player Special livery with no mention of Team Lotus. Here we see another version of JPS livery but here Team Lotus branding is included. Truck experts have pointed to a few shortcomings in the accuracy of this Volvo model but it would certainly make an impressive display item with an authentic Team Lotus trailer.


RKS 180084 Peterbilt 359 Light Blue Metallic/Blue/ Silver 1967

Previously seen in several liveries including a stars and stripes version this is in a more sober blue finish with blue and silver striping. A lot of space would be needed to display this with an authentic trailer.


Britains

Britains has been owned by Tomy Group for some years now. They make Agricultural and Construction models, mainly to 1:32 scale. These are diecast in China for Tomy of Japan. Britains aim to offer value in their models whilst having accurate attachments. Whilst not as detailed as some other similar 1:32 ranges they are not as expensive as many of their competitors. They also produce a toy range but these are not covered here.

New models/liveries for 2021 include the following.

Kane Tri-Axel Halfpipe Silage Trailer

CLAAS Jaguar 980 with Orbis 900

John Deere 8R 410

John Deere 8R 370

Fendt 824 Vario PROFI Special Edition
CLAAS DISCO Front Butterfly Mower

CLAAS DISCO Rear Butterfly Mower

David Brown ‘Heritage Collection’

Ford 6600

No photograph of pre-production model available
John Deere X9 Combine

John Deere 4020

Farm Building set with John Deere Tractor

TSM Mini GT

The Mini GT range is diecast to 1:64 in China for Hong Kong based TSM. The models shown below are pre-production samples and may be subject to change and refinement when launched. They are expected in the UK in around June. The L and R suffix on the model number indicates whether LHD or RHD.

TSM MGT00228-L LB Works BMW M4 Purple/Green Metallic LHD
TSM MGT00228-R LB Works BMW M4 Purple/Green Metallic RHD

TSM MGT00229-L Lamborghini Huracan Evo Blue Eleos (LHD)
TSM MGT00229-R Lamborghini Huracan Evo Blue Eleos (RHD)

TSM MGT00230-L Toyota Supra Dark Green Pearl Metallic (LHD)
TSM MGT00230-R Toyota Supra Dark Green Pearl Metallic (RHD)

TSM MGT00232-L McLaren Senna Antares Blue (LHD)
TSM MGT00232-R McLaren Senna Antares Blue (RHD)

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Schuco Farm and Construction for 2020

By Maz Woolley

We are now having a rush of press releases about models for 2020 and Schuco‘s has recently arrived. Here we look at the new models in the Farm and Construction Ranges for this year. All are made in China for Germany. Many of the illustrations supplied by Schuco are of images or photographs of real vehicles whilst some are obviously pre-production samples with elements still unfinished.

1:32 Scale Diecast

John Deere 4850 with Twin Wheels MAY 2020
John Deere 4955 Green MAY 2020
John Deere 6300 with Front Loader MAY 2020
John Deere 7610 Green APR 2020
Fuchs Excavator 301 with Scrap Grab and Wrecking Ball SEP 2020
Deutz-Fahr 9310 Agrotron FEB 2020
International 533 Red with Roof and Cutter Bar Q3 2020
International 1255 JUN 2020
Fendt 626 LSA with Twin Wheels MAY 2020
Fortschritt HW 80 SHA Q3 2020
Fortschritt HW 80 HA Q3 2020
Lanz Bulldog Blue JUN 2020
Deutz-Fahr Intrac 6.60 with Terra Wheels JUN 2020

1:32 Scale Resin

SAME Hercules 160 Blue/Orange PRO.R32 JUN 2020
Hurlimann H-6160 Green PRO.R32 JUN 2020
Lamborghini 1556 DT White PRO.R32 JUN 2020
SAME Hercules 160 Gold PRO.R32 JUN 2020
Schluter 950 V Red PRO.R32 Q3 2020
Schluter 950 V with Cabin Red PRO.R32 Q3 2020
International 4166 Red PRO.R32 Q3 2020
IFA RS 03 Aktivist Green PRO.R32 Q3 2020
Kirovets K700 Grey PRO.R32 Q3 2020
Doppstadt Trac 200 PRO.R32 Q3 2020

1:87th Scale

Liebherr A 922 Rail 2 Way Excavator APR 2020
Volkswagen TransporterT1c Bus ‘John Deere Lanz’ Green/Yellow AUG 2020
Liebherr PR 744 Caterpillar APR 2020

1:18th Scale

Deutz F1 M414 Green/Red JUN 2020
STEIB Agricultural Trailer MAY 2020
Steyr Puch Haflinger 700 AP Green DEC 2020
Unimog 406 Blue Q4 2020
Unimog 406 Cabriolet Green Q4 2020

1:18 Scale Resin

Fortschritt ZT300 Blue PRO.R18 Q3 2020
John Deere 7810 Green PRO.R18 Q3 2020

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News from the Continent November 2019 – Wiking

This article looks at models to be released by Wiking in December 2019. All are made in plastic in Europe for Germany.

1:32 Scale Models

0778 40 Liebherr Wheel Loader L556

This model captures many of the complex articulations of the real vehicle. It is a highly detailed model, inside and out, and is finished to high standards.


Scale 1:87

0227 11 Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 saloon – Fire Brigade

A debut for this speedy mobile command vehicle. Finished in a generic livery rather than with the markings of a specific Brigade.


0314 03 Volkswagen Transporter T2 double cabin pick up

This model is liveried as a Wolfsburg breakdown service & roadside assistant vehicle produced from 1967-1971.


0334 01 DKW Schnellaster box van

DKW stood for ‘Das kleine Wunder’ which means ‘the little wonder’. Powered by a small two stroke engine this model was in production from 1955 to 1962.


0554 02 Mercedes-Benz 3850 Stanchion articulated trailer truck

Here we have the Mercedes-Benz 3850 tractor unit hauling a specialist trailer used by steel logistic experts Rheinkraft Spedition of Duisburg. The vehicle’s production dates to from 1985 to 1994.


0517 02 Scania 111 articulated Flatbed truck

A new outfit for hauling goods across the English Channel dating to 1975 to 1980.


0397 01 IHC 1455 XL tractor

All-wheel drive modern classic produced by International Harvester in Neuss, Germany, 1981-1985


0990 96 Set “Lepoix”

Wiking produces a tribute to an iconic industrial designer.


0788 14 Volkswagen Transporter T1a box van “Bluna limonade”

Here the Transporter carries the livery of a long established German soda brand the vehicles dates to 1950 to 1953.


0095 45 Lehmar MZB 72 Police multi purpose boat

New emergency service boat completes a combination with the Wiking Amarok model.


0311 47 Volkswagen Amarok GP Comfortline “Police”

An all-wheel drive towing vehicle on official duty. An ideal partner to the boat shown above.


0590 03 Mercedes-Benz L 3500 tractor with Culemeyer wagon-carrying road trailer

This new heavy load flatbed is fitted to a Mercedes-Benz tractor unit with tarpaulin cover. The original vehicle dates to 1951 to 1955.


0476 01 Büssing 4500 flatbed lorry with canvas cover

Büssing vehicles have a long running history in the Wiking range. Here in the latest format it appears in Büssing factory promotional colours. The original vehicle was produced from 1953 to 55.


0677 04 Krupp 806 tractor with articulated tipper lorry

A new semi-trailer in the simple Böling livery. The original vehicle dates to 1964 to 1968.


0018 23 Accessory pack – construction materials III

Palettes loaded with cement bags ready to be loaded onto models or used as scenic accessories.


0396 03 Fendt square-baler 1270S

A classic farm item widely seen as the originals are tough and long-lived.


0388 18 Agricultural three-axle trailer

A large high sided trailer to carry the cut crops.


0354 02 Opel Blitz box van

The livery is reminiscent of Friedrich Peltzer´s original Wiking branding. The vehicle dates to 1952 to 1960


0473 01 MAN flatbed drawbar “Haulier Mäuler Remscheid”

A newcomer to the Mäuler fleet sometime between 1972 and 1975.


1:160 Scale

0923 03 Land Rover 88

A classic colour scheme on the all-wheel legend, this version produced from 1958 to 1971.


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News from the Continent October 2019 – Schuco

By Hans-Georg Schmitt

This article covers the August and September releases from Schuco. Schuco are based in the heart of the historic toymaking area of Germany but their models are all made in China today. They are mostly diecast to a variety of scales although the Pro-R ranges are moulded in resin.

August Releases

Edition 1:43

450269300 Mercedes-Benz 300SL “Gullwing” -beige

450368800 Volkswagen Transporter T1b Microbus “Fire Brigade”

Edition Pro-R32

450907600 Deutz 60 hp tracked tractor – green

Edition 1:18

450036300 Porsche 911 S Coupe 1973 – black

Edition Pro.R18

450016200 Volkswagen Transporter T1a – Building Society Advertising Vehicle Schwäbisch Hall”

Edition 1:87

452639800 Jaguar E-Type Coupe – grey

September Releases

Edition 1:43

450260200 Porsche 356 A Coupe – stonegrey

450367200 Barkas B1000 Pick up “Schwalbe (Swallow ) Motorcycle Service”

450273700 Eicher ED 16 tractor with mowing bar

Edition 1:18

450016100 Fendt Dieselross F20G – green – with mowing bar

Edition Pro.R18

450905900 Volkswagen Transporter T1b with articulated trailer as race car transporter “Continental Motors” red

Edition 1:87

452640800 Volkswagen TransporterT1 in a set of 8 different pieces

452644500 Volkswagen Transporter T3b Camper “Joker”

452641600 Fendt Favorit 622 LS tractor – green

452641900 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U406 – light green
452643300 Military Vehicle set “Tank Company”

Aviation 1:250

403551697 Concorde “Air France” test livery

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News from the Continent – Schuco and Solido – August 2019

This article looks at the releases in the Simba Dickie Group ranges produced by Schuco and Solido from June and July this year. Schuco and Solido’s models are mainly diecast in China for Germany in various scales. Though Schuco also have some resin ranges which are named ‘Pro.R‘ and are rather dearer than the diecast models.

June 2019 Releases

Schuco Classic Range

450189600 Studio II Assembling Set, small

Schuco 1:10 Edition

450658400 Horex Regina Motorcycle with single seat

Schuco 1:87 Edition

452634600 Steyr Diesel tractor type 180

452639200 Mini Cooper green/white

452640100 Citroen 2CV – set of 8 different coloured pieces

452644400 Volkswagen Transporter T2a Camper with closed roof – yellow and white

Schuco 1:87 Military

452642400 Mercedes-Benz LG 315 truck with movable tanks – German Bundeswehr

452642600 Volkswagen T5 bus – German Bundeswehr

452642900 Volkswagen Typ 181 “Courierwagen” – German Bundeswehr

SOLIDO 1:18

421184920 Renault 4LF4 1975 – white

421184930 Renault 4LF4 1975 – Renault Service

421185020 Renault 5 Turbo “Alain Prost #5”

421185030 Steyr Puch 500 -blue

SOLIDO 1:43

421436490 Mercedes-Benz 500SL – 1989 – silver

421436500 Lancia Fulvia Fanalone – red

421436510 BMW M3 E30 – red
421436540 Renault 11 Turbo – blue

421436550 Mercedes-Benz 230SL 1963 – blue

421436590 Renault 17 1974 – green

421436600 Volkswagen 181 – yellow

July 2019 Releases

Schuco Classic

450195500 Micro Racer Jaguar E-Type

Schuco Edition 1:43

450258500 Volkswagen Beetle with oval rear screen ‘Picnic’ – grey/beige

450258900 Volkswagen Beetle with oval rear screen “Fire brigade”

It seems that the Schuco product managers are no longer interested in making accurate models as they once did.

The two Beetles shown above both have the same faults. The windscreen wipers are set in strange looking positions and look more like modern art than industrial products. It is hard to imagine them being able to clear the screen.

All ‘Ovalies’ had small oval grilles in front of the horn, but Schuco has decided that round ones will do. The car also has the ‘Rheumatism flaps’ clearly visible under the ‘A’ pillars which were only fitted in the 1952 model year.

At the rear end, the two exhaust pipes are correct only for 1955. The new larger rear lights are correctly shaped, but placed too deep, and the light for illuminating the registration plate is that from a 1952 model.

Schuco are fully aware of all these inconsistencies. Have they even asked their Chinese contractors to re-work the moulds?


450262900 Fendt F20G Dieselross (Diesel horse) tractor with mowing bar

PRO.R43 Edition

450879600 Porsche 356 Gmünd Cabriolet – open soft top – dark red

The photograph clearly shows that the right hand rear taillight is missing. This says a lot about the attention paid by both the photographer and the Schuco product manager!


450879700 Porsche 356 Gmünd Cabriolet – closed soft top – beige

450907300 Famulus RS14/36 tractor – green

Schuco Edition 1:32

450782200 Deutz F4L 514 tractor – green

Schuco Edition 1:18

450033900 Porsche 934 RSR coupe – Indish red

Schuco Edition 1:64

452017000 Volkswagen Beetle “Travelling time” – dark red

452017400 Lanz Bulldog – blue

452017500 Jaguar E-Type coupe – red

452019800 Kit ‘Mercedes-Benz Unimog U406’ – red

452019900 Kit “Porsche 356”

452020000 Kit ‘Volkswagen Transporter T1 Bus’

Schuco Edition 1:87

452644300 Volkswagen T1b pickup with canvas cover – red

452628900 Kärcher MC 180 “Winter service”
452629000 Kärcher MC 130 “road sweeper”

452644100 Land Rover 88 – green

452641000 Volkswagen Transporter T1b pickup “Deutz service”

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News from the Continent December 2019 – Schuco

By Hans-Georg Schmitt

Two releases of models took place in November 2018. Each is described separately below. Schuco-Dickie are a long established German Group which also produces Solido models following their acquisition by the Group. Models are diecast in China for Germany unless stated otherwise. The ranges shown vary in scale and in detail with the Pro ranges being the most detailed and most expensive.

PICCOLO

450533600 Volkswagen T1 microbus “Surfer-Bus”



EDITION 1:43

450185600 Piccolo Gift-Set B


450292900 Hanomag L28 Delivery van “Kreidler” with Kreidler Florett motorcycle and driver figurine

450293900 Hanomag L28 Delivery van “Horex” with Horex motorcycle and driver figurine

450249600 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gull-wing coupe, dark blue


450368900 Set “Volkswagen T1b Samba bus, box van; Pick up with crew cab and Pick up


450374300 Volkswagen Transporter T1b Samba bus, red and beige



EDITION 1:32

450769900 Lanz Bulldog tractor with roof and manure barrel trailer


450781300 Fendt Favorit 622 LS tractor


450781500 Fendt 211 Vario tractor, green


450781700 Fendt 211 V Vario tractor, green


450765900 Set “Legendary tractors” – 3 models in a wooden box



EDITION PRO.R32

450903600 Steyr 1300 System Dutra tractor



EDITION 1:18

450041000 BMW Isetta Export motorcoupe, red/beige


450041100 BMW Isetta Export motorcoupe, blue/grey


450033300 Porsche 550A Spyder”Edition 70 Years of Porsche”, white



EDITION PRO.R18


450008600 Porsche Master tractor, red



EDITION 1:64

452019300 Set ‘Volkswagen Transporter T1’ ( three models )



EDITION 1:87

452632800 Volkswagen Transporter T1c box van with trailer, loaded with Porsche tractor


452634100 Mercedes-Benz O 321 Bus “German Bundespost”



MILITARY 1:87

452636360 MAN 7t gl. KAT1 Rocket launcher Lars II, German Bundeswehr

452636400 MAN 5t gl KAT1 tank truck with spots-camouflage



AVIATION 1:250

403551694 Junkers Ju52/3m


403551682 Ju-Air, Junkers Ju52/3m



AVIATION 1:600

403551691 Boeing 777-300 Air France ‘Olympia 2024’

Second Release November 2018

PICCOLO

450559500 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Piccolo Assembling Box ‘The little Gullwing-Mechanic’



EDITION 1:43

450310300 Mercedes-Benz Lo 2750 Flatbed truck “German Reichspost”


450310400 Mercedes-Benz Lo 2750 Flatbed truck ‘Christmas 2018’


450367600 Porsche 911 S – sepia brown



EDITION PRO.R43

450904100 Magirus Deutz O 6500 ‘Soccer World Champion Germany 1954’



EDITION 1:32

450769300 Lanz Ackerluft Tractor with half track


450778600 Güldner G60A tractor with roof and front loader


450776000 John Deere Harvester 1270G 8W with log


450779900 Hanomag Robust 900 tractor with front loader



Edition 1:18

450011700 K.L. Bulldog tractor – red


450011900 Lanz Bulldog halftrack -blue


450014700 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U401 with wild boar – green



EDITION PRO.R18

450006800 BMW 850i Cabriolet – red

450006900 BMW 850i Cabriolet – blue



AVIATION 1:600

403551690 Airbus A330-300 “KLM”


403551693 Boeing 777-300 “Japan Air Force 1”