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Volvo 242 Turbo Group A by Beemax

12/24/2017

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What a gem! Most of you will most probably know about this model since it has been announced earlier this year. Back in June we were allowed the first glimpses of this newly engineered 1:24 plastic model kit. The kit has just been released in Asia (China, Japan, ...) and should be available in the remaining world next month. The kit has been designed and produced by Beemax of Macau. Aoshima will distribute the model in Europe and America. This kit will allow you to built two different race versions of the famous Volvo 242 Turbo Group A model from the mid 1980's:
  • 1985   Volvo Dealer Team Europe  -  winner InterTec race at the Fuji Speedway in Japan
  • 1986   Kamachi  -  winner Guia race of Macau
The 1:24 kit features:
  • plastic parts
  • faithfully reproduced interior details (dashboard, rolling cage, ...)
  • with tapered tires corresponding to camber
  • silk printed decals (for both versions)
  • detailed instructions sheets
  • specific parts for each version
The kit is offered as BEEMAX No.16 and available under item number 098257 (JAN code 4905083098257). The official price tag in Japan are 4536 yen (JPY) (± €33.76 / $40.04) but you might find it a 'lil cheaper on the web. I don't know yet the official price tag for Europe. I would suggest you to add the available detail kit o your shopping list. It features various photo-etched detail parts which will upgrade the finished kit. It gets usually hard to locate 'em at a later date.

Details of this kit
Evolution of a kit:
  • The first published CAD rendering
  • The first undecorated production sample
  • The first decorated production sample
Sources:
  • beemaxmacau.com
  • facebook.com/BeemaxModelKitsMacau
  • aoshima-bk.co.jp
  • flickr.com/people/policecararchives
  • 1999.co.jp
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Volvo Amazon 122S in 1:8 by Editions Atlas

1/18/2017

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 Editions Atlas has launched at the end of last year a test in Sweden for a 1:8 plastic kit of a Volvo 122S Amazon. The final built up model will be a stunning 56cm long! This kit is made out of diecast as well as plastic parts. The model will also feature working parts as for example real working lights. The photos on the flyer tell it all and do show all the parts and gifts which will come with the first shipments.

This field tests has been launched by Editions Atlas to check if there is enough positive feedback among customers old and new for such a model. This large scale kit might be offered in a couple months by Editions Atlas on their website(s) if the test will be well received by customers in Sweden .
Similar and previous kits normally consisted of 100 to 120 parts bag shipped to customers. Some don’t like it because it will take you quite some time before you will be able to show your finished model in your home and/or office. But it procures you also the opportunity to build yourself a model kit if you have never wanted to built one yourself or if you have been afraid that you may not be handy enough to finish one correctly and properly. But these kits are way easier to built since each bag only contains a handful of parts which can be easily assembled after receiving them. You will bet able to construct this Volvo Amazon 122S in small steps by following the assembly instructions which comes with each parts bag.

Similar large scale kits have already bee offered and released by Editions Atlas, Editions Altaya as well as Eagle Moss.
They included among others:
by EagleMoss:
  • Citroën Traction Avant 11BL Convertible (1939)
  • Aston Martin DB5 "James Bond"
  • Mercedes 300 SL
  • Renault Alpine 1600S
  • Renault 8 Gordini 1300
  • DeLorean 90 "Back to the Future"
  • Nissan R35 GT-R Pure Edition
by Editions Altaya:
  • Ford Mustang Shelby GT-500
  • VW 1303 "Beetle" Convertible
  • Citroën DS 21
  • Citroën 2CV Charleston
  • Renault 5 Maxi Turbo
  • Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7
  • Lamborghini Countach LP 500S
  • McLaren MP4/ 4 - Ayrton Senna's 1988 title winning car
  • Hummer H1
  • Ferrari Enzo
by Editions Hachette-Collections:
  • Jeep Willys MB
  • Ferrari LaFerrari
Tests which have not been released and commercialized included the:
  • Citroën Type H
  • Renault D22 (tractor)

I will write an update on minivolvo.lu if this newly announced by Editions Atlas will be officially released or buried among some other tests.
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catch a glimpse of two upcoming Volvo models

9/3/2016

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Catch a glimpse at these two upcoming models ....
Picture
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I will give away a free model to the first one who can tell me the model, the scale as well as the manufacturer of these two models.
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Volvo Amazon break by AirTrax

8/23/2011

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Air Trax has released a new resin kit in 1:25 scale.
Air Trax is a small company from Finland.
They are specialized in 1:24 & 1:25 resin kits.
Their very detailed kits are all created from scratch and come with etched detail parts but without glazing.

Short quote from the Air Trax catalog :

Most of our kits are trans kits, that will need a donator kit.
In most cases, the builder will supply tyres and windows, and suspension and detailing parts according to own taste.
For that reason most of these detailed kits are intended for the skilled modelers.

Already produced and still available Volvo kits are :
  • Volvo P210 Duett
  • Volvo Amazon 2-door ( 1962 & 1965 )
  • Volvo Amazon 4-door ( 1962 & 1965 )
  • Volvo P1800
  • Volvo P1800ES
A Volvo 144 is planned as a future release.

The kits can be ordered directly from Tapani Rauramo raurata@yahoo.com
You can see more pictures of the Air Trax models  here (kits & finished ones)
You can download the latest Air Trax catalog here

Source & copyright : AirTrax
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