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Volvo V50 by JMK

4/29/2013

JMK will be producing a second run of the Volvo V50. The 1:87 resin kit will be the same as the previous run which has been released back in 2007. The kit will be ready in a few weeks. The very clean kit will be available for €18.50 & shipping costs. Only 20 to 25 models will be produced. You can order one by sending an email to JMK.

Like the previous models, this resin kit consist of :

the body
the base with seats and dashboard
turning wheels
separate glazing
decals for front grill and lights

Photos showing a finished kit :

Photos used with permission.

Courtesy of Philippe L.

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Official models for Volvo by Norev

4/23/2013

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It seems that Norev will produce the next official 1:43 scale models for Volvo. This means that Motorart will no longer offer official passenger cars for Volvo. There is no official info available at this point. Norev and Volvo's merchandising department haven't announced so far that they will work together. I suppose that again there will be two color versions of each model available. Photos of the Volvo V60, XC70 and XC60 have appeared so far. My guess is that every model will be offered. The models represent all the redesigned cars of the model-year 2014.

2014 Volvo V60 - electric silver metallic

2014 Volvo XC70 - terra bronze metallic

2014 Volvo XC70 - white

2014 Volvo XC60 - terra bronze metallic

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Volvo 145 Express by Premium-X

4/22/2013

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Premium-X has announced two new models. They will produce a Volvo 145 Express and a 145 Express ambulance. Both 1:43 scale models will represent cars from the model-year 1969. I presume that they will do the version with the rear side windows. I'm not sure if the panel version will also be offered at a later date.

Premium-X will release both models in the second quarter of 2013.

Announced versions :

photo of an actual car

1969
1969

Volvo 145 Express
Volvo 145 Express Ambulance

blue
white / red cross

PRD298
PRD319

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Volvo 240 Polar by Editions Atlas

4/20/2013

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An upcoming model in the Volvo Collection by Editions Atlas will be a blue Volvo 240 Polar from 1992. This model has appeared in an auction in China. This was in the past always a sign that the same model will be released in a near future here in Europe.
The name Polar stands for a special trim level which was offered only in Europe back in 1991 and 1992 on the Volvo 240. It had typically special “cold weather” features such as heated mirrors, heated seats, and a limited slip differential.

Links providing more infos about the Volvo 240 series :

VOLVO Collection :

1945 Volvo PV444
1957 Volvo Amazon 4-door
1964 Volvo P1800
1953 Volvo PV455 Duett
1950 Volvo PV60
1971 Volvo 144 Overdrive
1969 Volvo 164
1971 Volvo P1800ES
1956 Volvo P1900
1978 Volvo 262C Bertone
1965 Volvo Amazon 2-door
1970 Volvo 145 Automatic Estate
1938 Volvo PV52
1965 Volvo PV544
1979 Volvo 343
1985 Volvo 480 ES
1984 Volvo 740 Turbo
1938 Volvo PV800 Taxi
1978 Volvo 242 GT
1939 Volvo PV56
1962 Volvo Amazon break
1936 Volvo PV36 Carioca
1953 Volvo PV455 Duett 'Volvo Service'

24. 1988 Volvo 780 Bertone
25. 1988 Volvo 440
26. 1927 Volvo ÖV4 Jakob
27. 1992 Volvo 240 Polar
28. 1973 Volvo 142
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Volvo 780 Bertone by Editions Atlas

4/11/2013

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The latest release in the Volvo Collection by Editions Atlas is the Volvo 780 Bertone from 1988. The first models have been delivered yesterday in Norway. The car comes in a nice color combo of wine red metallic with a tan interior. This release features so far one of the best detailed interiors of this collection.

Photo used with permission.

Courtesy of auto-und-modell.de

VOLVO Collection :

1945 Volvo PV444
1957 Volvo Amazon 4-door
1964 Volvo P1800
1953 Volvo PV455 Duett
1950 Volvo PV60
1971 Volvo 144 Overdrive
1969 Volvo 164
1971 Volvo P1800ES
1956 Volvo P1900
1978 Volvo 262C Bertone
1965 Volvo Amazon 2-door
1970 Volvo 145 Automatic Estate
1938 Volvo PV52
1965 Volvo PV544
1979 Volvo 343
1985 Volvo 480 ES
1984 Volvo 740 Turbo
1938 Volvo PV800 Taxi
1978 Volvo 242 GT
1939 Volvo PV56
1962 Volvo Amazon break
1936 Volvo PV36 Carioca
1953 Volvo PV455 Duett 'Volvo Service'

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Volvo XC90 Politie decals by DMC Decals

4/10/2013

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Courtesy of Kris HENDERIKX

The Danish company DMC Decals is offering once again a decal set for a Volvo XC90. The decal sheet allows you to recreate a Volvo XC90 as it is used by the local Belgian police of Hageland. The decal sheet is available for 7 € under item number 911.43.116.

The Belgian police is divided into two different corps : the local and the federal police. The local police services can be identified by the light blue stripe behind the dark blue ones. A vehicle of the federal police would have a red stripe instead of the light blue one. You can find more infos about the Belgian police forces by clicking here.

Source : dmc-decals.dk

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Volvo P1900 by Neo Scale Models

4/9/2013

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Neo Scale Model has published last September the first photo of their Volvo P1900. The 1:43 scale model will finally be available at the end of this month. The item is # 44385.

Volvo stopped the production of this car after only 68 units. Volvo was not satisfied with the quality. The P1900 had, as did the Corvettes, a body made out of polyester. The body was reinforced with fiberglass and was mounted on a tubular-steel chassis.

Here is a list of other announced paint schemes for this rather unknown Volvo car from 1956 :

-   1956
-   1956
-   1956

Volvo P1900 convertible
Volvo P1900 convertible
Volvo P1900 convertible

yellow
?
red

item # NEO44386
item # NEO44387
item # NEO44388

60.95 €
60.95 €
60.95 €

Source & copyright : neoscalemodels.com

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Volvo ÖV4 Jakob and Volvo 142 by Premium-X

4/6/2013

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Premium-X has published three days ago photos of two new Volvo scale models on their facebook page. Both pictures show pre-production versions of the Volvo ÖV4 Jakob and a Volvo 142.

The Volvo ÖV4 who is very often also referred as Volvo Jakob has so far rarely been offered as scale model. The Volvo 142 had the same destiny in the past. The Volvo Jakob was the first car ever made by Volvo. The car dates back to 1927. The Volvo 142 reflects a model from 1973. The 142 features in this photo a nice two-tone interior.

The models will most certainly be available between 30 and 35 € per unit. I have however no clue when they will be released.
The item numbers are # PRD291 for the Jakob and PRD292 for the Volvo 142.

These 1:43 scale models have recently also appeared as upcoming models of the Volvo Collection by Editions Atlas. Ixo is in fact producing the complete model line for that collection.

Source & copyright : premiumx-models.com

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Volvo R/C model by NQD

4/2/2013

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The Chinese company NQD has released this 2-door coupe like car. The body indeed has a few typical shapes and lines of recent Volvo models. But the R/C car isn't representing a precise Volvo model. S80 is written on the side doors and the front radiator has the typical Volvo design. But NQD has labeled their product 'Voler' and not Volvo. I presume that it has to do with licensing issues. It is indeed easier and less expensive to produce and sell a scale model without having to respect precise specifications and paying for a license. The 1:14 R/C scale model can be found on the web for ± 20 €.

Technical specifications :

Item N° : 757-4WD03-VVS80RD
Scale : 1:14
Ready to run 4WD drift racing series
Flexible and smooth high speed sliding and drifts
Speed : up to 15km/h
Rear wheel differential systems to control stable drifts
Adjustable wheel alignment control
Body cover material : PVC
Car dimensions : 340 x 140 x 110 mm ( l x w x h )
Box size : 40.6 x 16 x 17.5 cm
Battery pack : 1 x 7.2V (Ni-cd)
Remote controller battery : 9V (006P) ( battery not included )
Distance : over 50m
Remote functions : forward, left, right, stop, backward, drift
Front and rear LED lights

Package contents :

1x ready to run 4WD drift racing car
1x remote control transmitter
1x 9.6Ni-Cd 700Mah rechargeable battery
1x battery charger adapter

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UPDATED - Volvo PV445 Duett 'Løkeberg Antikk'

4/2/2013

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This 1:43 scale model of Volvo PV445 Duett panel van is a Code 3 model. It has been decorated as service car of a small company named 'Løkeberg Antikk'. This antiquarian store and dealer is located in Tolvsrød, Norway. The livery of the car is quite simple and features only the name and phone number of the small company.
The model has been made by using cars from the Nordic Collection by Skandinavisk Modeltrafik. The original printings have been removed and replaced by the new one. Only 3 models have been made. The Norwegian shop Jan's modellbiler has added this model to his product line since the owner liked this specific model.
The owner of the antiquarian shop has released also a few other models of various brands in the past. He tries to promote his business this way.