American Limited Models now has a web site at www.americanlimitedmodels.com
Busch has announced the introduction of a Mercedes C-class sedan which may well set the new standard for 1/87 scale automobile models. This model, available only at DaimlerChrysler dealers until September, 2000, has such features as reflective headlights and tail lamps, visible brake disks behind the wheels, Mercedes "star" logo on the steering wheel, and an interior rear-view mirror. Overall finish of this model is extremely well done! For all the details, check this page.
Busch has announced for 2000 the release of four sets of inexpensive cars. While these use the same tooling as the regular models, there are no chrome-plated parts or pad printing. The set that might be of most interest to club members (at those of us in North America) is set #5997 which consists of the 1952 Cadillac 2-Door Coupe, the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door hardtop, and the 1955 Corvette Coupe. The other sets feature European cars from the 50s, 60s and 80s. Walthers lists it as set 189-5997 with a "TBA" price and no delivery date. If your dealer orders their Busch products from E-R Model Importers, it's listed as set 013-5997 with a suggested retail of $14.95. The total for the same models in the standard versions is $31.97, so you save over 50%.
You have to check out the Busch #7642 Christmas 2000 mini-diorama in the 2000 catalog; it's got Santa with a 1950 Chevy monster truck.
While the eagerly-awaited Mercedes C-Class and Dodge Ram Van are still months away from delivery, some of the new products Busch announced at Nürnberg have begun arriving in the U.S. They are:
#47714 Ford 1931 AA Delivery - "U.S. Mail - Navy Poster" $15.95 #48209 Chevrolet 1950 3100 Pickup - "Bulldog Towing" $15.95 #48970 Smart Cabriolet $10.95 #48617 Chevrolet 1995 Caprice - "Metro Taxi" $12.95 #49073 Ford 1996 Crown Victoria - "South Dakota Highway Patrol" $12.49
[Thanks to Bill Cawthon of Cawthon Hobby Marketing for this Busch update]
Classic Metal Works has starting shipping the second set of their Mini-Metals series. Now available are the 1941 Plymouth Coupe, 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible, 1948 Ford "Woody" station wagon, and the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, each in two different colors.
D&K Models announced at the club's 2000 East Coast Meet the upcoming release of a Demag 485 Hydraulic Shovel and a WABCO 170 ton mining truck. Also available is a 100 ton bulldozer.
Herpa has announced a new auction site. You can now buy and sell Herpa vehicles and Wings on the site at http://www.herpa.de/auction_e.htm. Herpa will jump-start the auction activities. Each day, the company will offer one Herpa vehicle or Wings model. Among the models offered will be bargains as well as rare collector's items. Herpa restricts use of the site to buying and selling only their [Herpa] products. Those listings not meeting this requirement will be deleted without warning. As with any such site, you should carefully read and be sure you understand the user agreement.
Jason Lau, custom model builder, announced at the East Coast Meet the upcoming availability of the two following truck models:
Sunbury Transport Limited Mack CH613 with Sleeper and 48' Tri-Axle trailer Fraser Paper Corporation Mack CH613 with Sleeper and 48' Tri-Axle Dry Van
Lonestar Models has announced their wooden trailer floors included in the 40' Trailmobile flatbed model kit will soon be available as a detail item with two floors per package ($4.50 per package). This will facilitate those modelers who wish to splice two of the floors for a longer trailer. Also announced is a detail pack containing their air ride suspension included in the Wilson grain trailer kit, also at $4.50 per package.
Microscale Decals now has their catalog available for downloading. Several formatted versions are available; check their web site at http://www.microscale.com/catalogs.htm and follow the instructions for downloading.
Model Trucks and More has as their featured truck this month a mobile lube truck based on a Herpa Mack CH chassis. Recent offerings have included a handbuilt Kenworth T800 based on a Herpa model.
OHS Models, an established manufacturer of die cast 1/50th scale construction equipment, announced at the 2000 East Coast Meet that they will be entering the 1/87 scale market with several mining dump trucks. Models are of the Unit Rig 260T mining truck limited to 300 models total available in three paint schemes. How many of each paint scheme to be produced will depend on advance orders; if you want one, better sign up now. Models will be made of metal and will come painted, assembled, and decorated.
Scheme #1 - Yellow w/Unit Rig Lectrahaul lettering Scheme #2 - Yellow w/Unit Rig & Terex logos Scheme #3 - White and Gray w/Terex Mining logos
Price and delivery schedule have not yet been determined; you can place an advance order with Dan Goins.
