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I have recently found a box by Scalextric featuring a set of two 1:32 scale slotcars. One is the Volvo 854 already known from other sets and a Peugeot 406. I was not able to find out more details about this slotacr set.           Photos used with permission.
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A guy in the UK is offering Code 3 Police models in various scales. He is mainly doing those colorful Police cars from the UK. All the scale models are made in very small numbers. But he is also offering one-offs of a specific model if you desire one like that. He uses self made printed decals as well as correct detail parts from several small suppliers like 2D Models. All his models are offered under the label T.O.T. Models. I will try to present you here all the Volvo models he has done so far in 1:43 and 1:18 scale. 1:43 models :
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AHC has provided several Volvo 850 scale models to Volvo for their official merchandising department. The models were the same then the ones offered directly by AHC but they featured a special decorated blue box wearing the Volvo lettering. A former Volvo employee from France send me these photos of this Volvo 854 GLT from 1992. It is painted a light blue metallic. This paint scheme was missing so far in my database. Only a black and a white version was mentioned so far in the database. Please let me know if you have eventually a different color in your collection. The miniature which has been made in Spain has AHC's item # 486 marked on the bottom plate. Volvo's official part number was however # 280958.
The Japanese company ABC Hobby has once released a Volvo 855 body. The 1:24 scale clear body fits the R/C chassis as offered by Tamiya. The Volvo 855 bodywork is 190mm long, 82mm width and the wheelbase measures 108mm. It was available under item number 68160. I wasn't able to find much info about the company ABC Hobby. Don't hesitate to contact me if you do have any infos, brochures, catalogs, etc... Photos used with permission.
The British company R.P.M. Models has released back in 1998 a rather well detailed 1:43 Volvo 855 T5 resin kit.The model was available as normal road car but also in several Police versions for the UK. I have already presented the road version here. The following photos will show you the 'Sussex Police' version. A lot of fine cast metal, white metal, photo-etched parts and details are included within this resin kit. There is no noticeable flash on the resin body and the various detail parts. Excellent clear and crisp decals are supplied for this right-hand drive Police car model. The instructions are rather basic, but then then it's not the most complex kit and it should all make sense. But a few photos of the real car will be very helpful to apply the details and decals to the correct places. Unfortunately I can't show you a finished model. I have never seen one so far.        
Yesterday I presented the Volvo 855 T5 from RPM Models and told that they did also Police versions for the United Kingdom. But I forget to mention the various liveries that have been produced. - Volvo 855 T5 Estate 'Hampshire Police' item # VO 02 available as kit or rtr - Volvo 855 T5 Estate 'Sussex Police' item # VO 03 available as kit or rtr Unfortunately I can't show you a finished model. I have never seen one so far.    Photos used with permission.
The British company R.P.M. Models has released a few years ago a rather well detailed 1:43 Volvo 855 T5 resin kit. The model was available as normal road car but also in several Police versions for the UK. The kit has a lot of fine cast metal, white metal, photo-etched parts and details. Decals are supplied for the the right-hand drive dashboard and some exterior trim ( rear windows, front spoiler, ... ). My normal kit comes even with some parts which are intended to build the Police versions. But the decals for the Police versions are not included. The price tag of the kit was 45 €. I have tried a few times to contact the company but never got a reply.       This Dutch game-board 'Volvo Grand-Prix' has four Volvo 855 models as game figures. The little cars measures each 30x10x6 mm which means that they are 1:160 scale models. The yellow P1800 from Corgi just serves as reference for size.             Photos used with permission.
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