Category Archives: Models

Minature Modeling

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It seems to me that 1:50 scale models are the most common and probably most detailed. The likes of Tekno, WSI and now even Corgi provide some excellent models in all European liveries. For many a year now since i was knee high to a Giraffe i have been collecting 1:87 scale models. Mainly from German manufacturer Herpa, but Wiking, AWM and some others also make models in this scale. Herpa are the best and seem to lead the others in detail and quality of product. I still collect them today and amazingly have some thing like 300 models, well so my parents keep telling me as they are still in the spare room!! Some of the better things about collecting a smaller scale are the fact they take up a lot less room and they are considerable cheaper, all good points to keep ‘er in doors quiet! To try and impress you here are a couple of Herpa New Releases for the first few months of this year.

1st – 158329 Scania R 09 TL with silo trailer “Urs Bühler”

Herpa New Release

2nd – 158176 Mercedes-Benz Actros L 02 low boy semitrailer “Friderici”

One thing you will notice about 1:87 scale is that nearly all models are European liveried, some English ones do come up but quite rarely as you may imagine. Still they do happen now and again when some one over here has a flash of inspiration. Any way if your like me you wont really care and you’ll be interested in anything smart and realistic!!

One for the Kids (or the grown ups!)

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Are the kids getting  bored? Broken all their new toys already? How about doing some good old cut and stick?? I stumbled across this Dutch website, Click Here, where you can print out paper cut and paste truck models. There are a couple of UK firms including an Astran Scania 141. Get printing and get the kids sticking and hopefully impress the wife that you’ve occupied the kids for another 10 minutes! (unlikely). When you click the link above it takes you to a page where you can choose which truck you want, then above the big picture on the right, it gives you an option to click the truck or trailer, this then takes you to another page where you can do your print out. The only thing is you may need is extra flaps to stick the different sides together, but still its a bit of fun! If you, sorry your children make one, why not send me a picture to put on here, the address is; ben@truckblog.co.uk

Cut & Stick

HC Wilson 1/50 Scale Model

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Coming soon to a collector near you! This model is currently in the design stage but is getting very close to production, fingers crossed by late spring early summer these models may be a reality. Being produced by model manufacturer WSI this 1/50 scale model is based on Wilson’s Scania 141 with a matching 3 axle semi low loader. The model still has the smaller details to be approved and then final production numbers will be decided, but if you want to register your interest and be kept informed about the release of the model, then email ben@hcwilsontransport.comand title your email “141 Model”. The big boss GW is keen to know how much interest there is in the model and this will obviously affect the production numbers. The price is still be confirmed but expect a similar price to all other Dutch made 1/50 scale models!

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WILSON MODEL 1_0001.jpg

Astran Tekno Model

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It arrived yesterday! After many long days siting waiting at the door for the Posty to come a’knockin he finnally arrived yesterday. Upon opening i was greeted with huge white Wotsits that spilled across the desk! Excellentyly packaged. Once i opened the model box i found what can only be described as an excellent model. I am not a collector of Tekno models but i think if you were rich enough this model would make you start collecting. The attention to detail is amazing even down to the aerials for the cab roof. It really catches what the real truck was, although i was expecting to find a small bag of sand in the model box to add to the model along with the mirrors!! Astran i’m sure are dead chuffed with it as are the other 349 people who are now WHJ 194S owners. Mine is number 51 if any one is interested.

Astran Tekno Model

Astran Tekno Model

Astran Tekno Model

SCOOP!! Astran Tekno Model

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This is a bit of a SCOOP for truckblog. This model has only been advertised on the Tekno website and through a small email list from Kevin at Astran. 

Tekno are building the model and there are only 350 being built, with Tekno keeping 150 for their model clubs. When TEKNO put it on their web page, it sold out in 12 hours becoming their quickest seller EVER!!!! This is quite surprising considering the flash modern stuff they do. It just goes to prove that Astran has a massive following. The model has been spec`ed up by Mr Astran himself, Ashley Coghill, so you can be sure of its authenticity!! It was decided that as Astran never ran any 140 Scania`s that were in the best red/yellow sign written livery, we have made the model as a 111.

The model will become collectors’ items due to the rareness and will only appreciate in value, delivery wil hopefully be in July with a guide price of £150.00 per model, which will come with a numbered certificate and a picture of the original truck.

If you are interested in one of these highly highly collectable models, in 1/50 scale, then be quick to get your name on the list. Email kevin@astran-cargo.com and make sure you mention truckblog when you do.