14th
July
2008
Today Norev confirmed its 1:43 2008 Formula One Renault R28s. They will be replicating both drivers, Fernando Alonso (DC28405NV), and Nelson Piquet Jnr (DC28406NV).
The main difference between Norev’s and Minichamps’ offerings will be that the Norev cars will have the drivers’ names on the packaging, as opposed to ‘Car #5’ and ‘Car #6’ which Minichamps will use. Both versions will come with driver figures and have the drivers’ names on the cars though.
Norev also confirmed that they will now be releasing a 1:18 car for Piquet Jnr after all (DC2806), after originally saying that they would only be replicating Fernando Alonso in that scale.
IXO also announced the latest subject in its Le Mans Winners Collection; the 1927 Bentley Sport 3.0 Litre of Davis and Benjafield (LM1927).
Thank you to the diary readers who stopped by for a chat during the Goodwood Festival of Speed; it was nice meeting so many of you. And to the McLaren fans amongst you who suggested a collection for me to go to more Grands Prix and inflict my jinx on Raikkonen several more times; I reckon I might be up for that!
posted in Diecast, Formula 1 |
14th
July
2008
Welcome to the thirty seventh Leigh’s Diary Vidcast, reviewing all the new diecast replicas that were released last week.
As always, I’ve listed the products below that have been featured in this week’s vidcast. Keep the comments rolling in. You’ll need quicktime installed to view the video on this post.
Leighs Diary Vidcast Episode 37 [4:18m]:
Play Now |
Play in Popup |
Download
Leighs Diary Podcast Episode 37 [4:17m]:
Play Now |
Play in Popup |
Download
You can also view this podcast on youtube by clicking here
These are the products featured on this week’s podcast:
1/12 Ducati 999 F06 WSB 2006 #21 T. Bayliss - Minichamps
1/12 Honda Gold Wing 1975 - Minichamps
1/43 Super Aguri SA06 Japanese Grand Prix 2006 #22 T. Sato - Minichamps (SOLD OUT)
1/43 Mercedes 190E DTM 1988 #41 R. Asch - Minichamps
1/18 BMW F1.07 USA Grand Prix 2007 #10 S. Vettel - Minichamps (SOLD OUT)
1/43 Ferrari F2003GA 1st USA Grand Prix 2003 #1 M. Schumacher - IXO
1/50 Renault Transporter - Universal Hobbies
Remember you can subscribe to the podcast by clicking the purple podcast icon at the top right or use this link if you wish to subscribe via itunes.I hope you enjoyed watching or listening to the podcast. Please feel free to leave any comments on what you thought of it or anything you would like me to feature in future shows below.
posted in Podcast, Due Dates, Diecast, Other Cars, Moto GP, Formula 1 |
