Ralph Ratcliffe Models announces several new resin kits and model truck components. Shown at top is the new Mack M75SX dump truck with high capacity coal body (coal body available separately). Shown above are four new Brockway cabs, each sharing cabs with their respective Mack Truck counterparts of the era. William has also released a generic frame kit in two lengths. Check the Ralph Ratcliffe Models web site for more information. [posted 07/14/2014]
Tonkin Replicas Hot Oil Tank Trailer
Tonkin Replicas Propane Tank Trailer
Tonkin Replicas Chemical Tank Trailer
Tonkin Replicas Cryogenic Tank Trailer
Tonkin Replicas Food Grade Tank Trailer
Tonkin Replicas has posted on their Facebook page photos of a series of new 1/87 scale tank trailer models shown above. Presumably these will be marketed under the "ton" brand by Trucks N' Stuff. Delivery date is unspecified. [posted 07/11/2014]
Classic Metal Works has distributed photos of test shots (unpainted, preproduction assemblies) of their upcoming new 1/87 scale 1955 Ford models shown above. The HO scale 1955 Ford Sedan models will be available in six versions of the Fairlane Town Sedan, Customline Sedan, and Mainline Sedan in authentic 1955 Ford paint colors and trim. Delivery is expected by mid-September. [posted 07/11/2014]
Athearn has announced new production runs of some of the popular 40' drop frame UPS trailer in two different paint schemes with six different numbers for each. Delivery is scheduled for February 2015. [posted 07/06/2014]
Athearn has announced a new production run of the Ford C Telesqrt fire engines in six generic paint schemes shown above. Delivery is scheduled for February 2015. [posted 07/06/2014]
Athearn has announced q new production run of the 53' Utility refrigerated trailer in the "Owner/Operator" paint scheme of white with no company markings. Delivery is scheduled for February 2015. [posted 07/06/2014]
Masterbilt Models is offering River Point Station 2007 Ford Expedition models in undecorated, partially assembled "kit" form. These models have been stripped of their factory paint and decoration on the body while leaving the factory finish on the chrome wheels, grille, headlights, and tail lights intact. Shown above are the partially assembled body on chassis in its shipping tray and the parts removed for paint stripping (front bumper guard, grille, roof rack, tail lights, mirrors, "glass," license plated holder, and spot lights) in separate shipping container. Check the Masterbilt Models web site for more details and pricing; quantities are limited to supply on hand. [posted 07/01/2014]