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You will be able to find here news about the latest Volvo scale models which have been announced or just been released.

Volvo V50 by JMK

4/29/2013

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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 :
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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 :




  • k-jet.org/articles/information/200-series-models
  • en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_200_Series


VOLVO Collection :
  1. 1945   Volvo PV444
  2. 1957   Volvo Amazon 4-door
  3. 1964   Volvo P1800
  4. 1953   Volvo PV455 Duett
  5. 1950   Volvo PV60
  6. 1971   Volvo 144 Overdrive
  7. 1969   Volvo 164
  8. 1971   Volvo P1800ES
  9. 1956   Volvo P1900
  10. 1978   Volvo 262C Bertone
  11. 1965   Volvo Amazon 2-door
  12. 1970   Volvo 145 Automatic Estate
  13. 1938   Volvo PV52
  14. 1965   Volvo PV544
  15. 1979   Volvo 343
  16. 1985   Volvo 480 ES
  17. 1984   Volvo 740 Turbo
  18. 1938   Volvo PV800 Taxi
  19. 1978   Volvo 242 GT
  20. 1939   Volvo PV56
  21. 1962   Volvo Amazon break
  22. 1936   Volvo PV36 Carioca
  23. 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.
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Photo used with permission.
Courtesy of auto-und-modell.de
VOLVO Collection :
  1. 1945   Volvo PV444
  2. 1957   Volvo Amazon 4-door
  3. 1964   Volvo P1800
  4. 1953   Volvo PV455 Duett
  5. 1950   Volvo PV60
  6. 1971   Volvo 144 Overdrive
  7. 1969   Volvo 164
  8. 1971   Volvo P1800ES
  9. 1956   Volvo P1900
  10. 1978   Volvo 262C Bertone
  11. 1965   Volvo Amazon 2-door
  12. 1970   Volvo 145 Automatic Estate
  13. 1938   Volvo PV52
  14. 1965   Volvo PV544
  15. 1979   Volvo 343
  16. 1985   Volvo 480 ES
  17. 1984   Volvo 740 Turbo
  18. 1938   Volvo PV800 Taxi
  19. 1978   Volvo 242 GT
  20. 1939   Volvo PV56
  21. 1962   Volvo Amazon break
  22. 1936   Volvo PV36 Carioca
  23. 1953   Volvo PV455 Duett 'Volvo Service'

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Volvo XC90 Politie decals by DMC Decals

4/10/2013

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PictureCourtesy 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.

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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 €.
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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.
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Photo used with permission.
Courtesy of modellbiler.no
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