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NEW OLD MODELS FOUND

The tag says it all. It's all about older models which I have discovered only recently.

Volvo TP21 Sugga one-off model

3/31/2013

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Pictureoverview of the owner's TP21 collection
This is a one-off model of a Volvo TP21 Sugga. This 1:15 scale model was built in 2011. It was a gift to a big TP21 fan by his wife.

Everything on the model is scratch built. It took 7 months to make this model. Several hundred hours have been spent on this project.

The modeler had no accurate plans of the TP21. He got lots of photos and measurements from a real Sugga which helped much to start the project. He spend hours looking at photos and guessing the shape and contours of the vehicle. He then draw a sketch of the side view, then the front and rear. He spend hours comparing every part to the photos. He was satisfied with the result as soon as it looked right and the model matched the photographs. The hardest piece was the working cycle rack at the rear. It drove him crazy getting it just right and working.

The model consists of approximatively 70% wood ( hardwood and balsa wood ) and 30% metal. Balsa wood was used for the contoured shape at the rear of the vehicle, the boot and rear window area. The doors were made of hardwood and covered with tin from litho plates as used in the printing trade. This gives them a metallic finish. The front radiator grill was made with litho plate tin, with two rods running through them horizontally. The front mudguards were made of hardwood covered with tin. The cycle rack was made with brass strips and joined together with super glue. The wheels were made with balsa wood and the treads were pressed in with a shaped piece of lead.

It will remain a one-off model. The modeler really doesn't intend to produce a small batch in the future. He wrote me : 'I would end up in a mental home with the stress!'

Finished model outdoors in the 'mud' :

Model still under construction back in 2011 :

Photos used with permission.
Courtesy of Colin C.
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Volvo Amazon 'Volvo Auto Versicherung' by Minichamps

3/17/2013

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This Volvo Amazon by Minichamps was apparently given to Volvo salesmen in Germany who attempted a training meeting for Volvo car insurances. Only 750 units of this 1:43 scale model were produced and labeled for the event. The color is graphite metallic combined with a red interior. This 4-door Amazon was also released as a regular model in 2009 by Minichamps under item number 430171061.
Photos used with permission.
Courtesy of Aryff
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Volvo S80 crash test

3/12/2013

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This Volvo S80 obviously used for a crash test is a one off model. It was modeled based on existing photos and videos. A 1:43 scale model from Cararama was used to create this unique and unusual model. Only one car has been produced by a Polish modeler. The car was sold to a Dutch Volvo fan.
Personal note : I'm aware that this a one off model but I think it is worse to be presented.
Photos used with permission.
Courtesy of TrackerArt
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Volvo XC90 by Bburago

3/10/2013

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I presented yesterday the various Volvo C70 versions which Bburago has released so far. Bburago has produced the Volvo XC90 in several versions with even more tiny differences. Most of these variations are only visible after having a really close look at these 1:43 scale models. The photos will give a short overview of the models and their details. The regular models have also been available in two different window boxes. The first being the standard Bburago box and the second is a promotional box for Volvo.

Volvo XC90 tourist versions :


red
with black interior
inscription on tailgate : V8 AWD
without rear window defroster
made: 2009-2013


green metallic
with black interior
inscription on tailgate : 32 AWD
with rear window defroster
made: 2007-2013

lighter green metallic
with black interior
inscription on tailgate : V8 AWD
without rear window defroster
made:  ?

green metallic
with black interior
inscription on tailgate : V8 AWD
without rear window defroster
made: 2007-2009

darker green metallic
with black interior
inscription on tailgate : V8 AWD
without rear window defroster
made:  ?

black metallic
with gray interior
inscription on tailgate : 32 AWD
with rear window defroster
made: 2007-2008

black metallic
with gray interior
inscription on tailgate : 32 AWD
without rear window defroster
made: 2007-2008

Volvo XC90 Police versions

POLITI   -   Denmark
white
with black interior
851 written on the roof
with large bluelight on the roof
without rear window defroster
special edition for TOP-TOY - Denmark
POLIS   -   Sweden
white with blue and yellow checker
with black interior
876 written on the roof
with large bluelight on the roof
Swedish license plate : 2 0876
without rear window defroster
special edition for TOP-TOY - Denmark
POLIS - POLIISI   -   Finland
white and blue
with black interior
Finnish license plate : TT476
with large bluelight on the roof
without rear window defroster
special edition for TOP-TOY - Finland
Photos used with permission.   
Courtesy of bburago.info
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Volvo C70 by Bburago

3/9/2013

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I have recently found an interesting personal website about Bburago scale models while surfing the web. This website shows an extreme large multitude of the different 1:43 scale cars which have been produced by that Italian company. There are of course also many Volvo models represented. Some of these are missing in my database. I will start to show you all the versions of the Volvo C70. The owner of the collection was very kind and has allowed me to use all the data I do need.
Picture
Volvo C70 Coupe
Volvo C70 Coupe
Volvo C70 Coupe
Volvo C70 Coupe
Volvo C70 Coupe
Volvo C70 Coupe
Volvo C70 Coupe
Volvo C70 Coupe
Volvo C70 Coupe
kit - easy assembly
with top up
with top up
with top up
with top down
with top down
with top down
with top down
with top down
black
red
sky blue
silver gray metallic
sky blue
red
darker red
light silver gray met.
silver gray metallic
with black interior
with black interior
with black interior
with black interior
with black interior
with black interior
with black interior
with black interior
with black interior
made: 2008-2010
made: 2007-2013
made: 2007-2009
made: 2010-2013
made: 2010-2013
made: 2007-2009

made: 2007-2013
Photos used with permission.   
Courtesy of bburago.info
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Volvo 854 pedal car by ToysToys

3/8/2013

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What could be more perfect than presenting this car in some nice girlish colors for today's International Women's Day. I was aware that this Volvo 854 pedal car had been offered in blue and red but I have never seen this nice color in the past.
Over 10000 units of these pedal cars have been produced starting in 1995 by the Italian company ToysToys. The car is made of a plastic body fixed on a metallic chassis.

Photos used with permission.
Courtesy of Ulf.
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Volvo 760 by Maisto

3/3/2013

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Maisto has as did many other manufacturers of 3'' models offered several cars in multi car packs. Here is an example of a golden Volvo 760 GLE together with a Mercedes Class S in this blister on cardboard. Maisto sold this and 9 other sets under the label 'Motor Works'. The name of these sets changed however over the time. Each set consisted of different cars. A picture on the rear of the cardboard shows all the available sets. This set was released around 1996 under item # 15080.
This table is showing the available sets :
set # 1

set # 2

set # 3
 
set # 4

set # 5

set # 6
BMW 850 i
BMW 750 iL
Corvette C5 Hardtop
Mustang Mach lll
Mercedes class-C race car
Trabant
Porsche 356
Porsche 959
Mercedes 500 SL (1990)
Mercedes 500 SL
Jaguar XJ220
Jaguar XJS V12
set # 7

set # 8

set # 9
 
set # 10

set # 11

set # 12
Mercedes Class S
Volvo 760 GLE
Lamborghini Countach
Lamborghini Diablo
Porsche 911 Turbo
Porsche 911 speedster (1989)
Mazda RX-7
Toyota MR2
Ford Explorer
Suzuki SJ4130
VW Beetle
Citroen 2CV


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Volvo 245 by Stahlberg for O.G. Plasto

3/2/2013

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Many many models of Volvo scale models by Stahlberg have been offered in the past. There has been however a few models that were produced by Stahlberg for the British toy distributer O.G. Plasto. I have discovered only recently these plastic models which were offered in special colorful decorated cardboard boxes for the British market. The following pictures show a red Volvo 245 GL. It was offered as N° 3 out of 10 different models. The 'collection' featured only Volvo and Saab Models. All models are made of plastic and there scale is 1:20.
Photos used with permission.


The complete collection featured the following models :
Courtesy of Philip
N° 1 :
N° 2 :
N° 3 :
N° 4 :
N° 5 :
N° 6 :
N° 7 :
N° 8 :
N° 9 :
N° 10 :
Volvo 244
Volvo 244 Police
Volvo 245
Saab 99
Saab Break
Volvo 343
Volvo Jacob
Volvo 66
Saab 99 Police
Volvo 264
Picture
Courtesy of Vectis.co.uk
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