Crescent Station now has the Classic Metal Works line in stock. [Note: Crescent Station is no longer in business]

GHQ Models has announced they will be offering a large bulldozer in their 1/87 line of pewter models. Also planned is a log loader version of their excellent IT18F wheel loader. The tri-axle 50 ton lowboy should be in hobby shops now.

High Tech Modell has a remarkable Maserati Birdcage racer from the early 1960s that was announced at the Nurnberg Toy Fair. Also new at the fair is a North American prototype Airstream type travel trailer. Check their web page for details: www.hightechmodell.de.

Promotex has announced the popular ROCO Dodge Pickup is now available painted in a number of colors including blue, red, green, and yellow. Also new is the Pacific Heavy Logging truck. Check out the newest detail parts: wide profile truck tires and the HIAB truck mounted crane. Check these and other new releases at http://www.pdc.on.ca/promotex/cat_nr_hpa_April2000.html#145992.

Wiking has announced the following new models for April 2000 release:

285 01 22 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Bus with high roof, blue
377 01 30 Fendt Favorit 716 Vario Tractor, new design in green
672 01 33 M-B Actros Dumpster Truck with Roll-Off Container, orange
818 02 25 MGA Roadster, Black with added luggage rack and suitcase.

The following are being offered in new colors:

086 03 23 Opel Astra Wagon, deep Marseilles red
632 03 44 Grove Auto Crane, blue cab, red crane cab and arm
695 03 21 Still 70-25 Forklift in Bundeswehr (German Army) colors
802 03 14 VW Beetle Convertible, bright green
813 02 26 Jaguar MK II, beige
826 03 18 Audi Front, light green

Special thanks to Bill Cawthon of Cawthon Hobby Marketing for the Wiking update information. Bill says to order the beautiful 813 01 dark green Jaguar MK II version before they run out!