Today I would like to show you one of my lastest purchases, the diecast model I consider the masterpiece in my collection: yes, I know it's the classic General Lee produced by ERTL, but this model is particular because on its shell is signed by the following members of the Dukes of Hazzard cast: Catherine Bach (Daisy), John Schneider (Bo), Tom Wopat (Luke), Rick Hurst (Cletus), Sonny Shroyer (Enos), James Best (Rosco) and the original designer of the car George Barris.
   Now, I need only to find a good rotating display case to show this diecast model on every perspective!!

Posted by: Fabiano on Thu 10/2/2008 15:33

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   Today I received some new pictures from Roberto about his last diecast custom model: this time he has created the wonderful white Charger used by Cale Yarborough in the episode 2x07 of the TV series "The Dukes of Hazzard". As you can see, to create this model, Roberto used a General Lee: the first step was to repaint the shell with white paint, while the second step was to add a lot of details to the engine. Might be a good idea for all those who want to create a unique model for their collection.

Posted by: Fabiano on Tue 10/7/2008 14:59

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   Monday, I accompanied my girlfriend in Switzerland for a job interview, so during the interview I popped into a local shopping centre hoping to find something interesting. Instead, I found a great DVD box dedicated to the "Smokey and the Bandit" trilogy: it's superfluous to say I bought it without thinking, especially because I have not ever seen in Italy.
   Today, I extracted my '77 Trans Am from the display case and I took the opportunity to take some pictures to show you this wonderful DVD box. I hope you like this combination!

Posted by: Fabiano on Wed 10/8/2008 16:32

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   Yesterday, I received a new car for my "little garage": this time, it's the turn of the new Chevrolet Camaro Concept produced by Jada. This wonderful yellow car has been used in the movie "Transformers" for the characters "Bumblebee". The diecast model is very nice: the paint is very bright and the exterior and interior details are great. The only defects of this model are the engine (too simple and too chromium-plated) and the front wheels that are not stereable (for a 1:18 diecast model it's unthinkable).
   However, I think it's a good diecast model and in the next future I will shot some pictures with the other 2 new muscle cars (the Dodge Challenger and the Ford Mustang). Stay tuned!!!

Posted by: Fabiano on Fri 10/10/2008 16:44

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   Today, I would like to show you a funny video clip I found on Internet... The song is "Michael (Jump In)" and it's performed by "No More Kings". All the video is realized with the cartoon style tecnique and it's a tribute to the original TV series "Knight Rider" and its characters, K.I.T.T. and Michael Knight (it's possible to see some shoots of them during the video). Moreover, some guys on Internet affirm that there is also a citation to Thomas Magnum (Tom Selleck) on the red exotic car. Watch the video on enjoy with it!!!

Posted by: Fabiano on Wed 10/15/2008 12:37

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   Yesterday, I received an email from Roberto about his new Ford Mustang GT500KR ("K.I.T.T."), the car used in the new TV series "Knight Rider". It's the first collector I know who has this diecast model in his collection: unfortunately, mine will arrive only in the next weeks. However, watching the pictures it looks like the diecast model produced by Shelby Collectibles is a good replica of the real car (especially, considering they haven't an official license from Universal). I think that with some little correction (especially on ther interior) this model will became a perfect clone of the new K.I.T.T.

Posted by: Fabiano on Fri 10/17/2008 14:33

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   Some days ago, I received a suggestion from Angelo (polinesiano on AMG forum) to publish on my site the incredible diorama he found on Photobucket. This diorama, dedicated to "Mad Max", was created by a Ford Falcon fan (his nickname on Photobucket is "scar2783") and it was realized using the awesome Turbo Interceptor produced by AUTOart. I think the final result is a perfect replica of the ambience of the second movie "Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior". Congratulations scar2783, good job!!!

Posted by: Fabiano on Thu 10/23/2008 17:21

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   I need to admit I don't like very much the movie "2 Fast 2 Furious": the story is boring, some actors are not good and some scenes are not believable. So, when I started to collect diecast models I decided to not include cars from this movie (moreover, I don't like very much tuned cars). However, today I decided to insert in my collection 2 great muscle cars used in this movie, the blue '69 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro SS (produced by Highway '61) and the orange '70 Dodge Challenger R/T (produced by ERTL).
   Moreover, during the next week I will receive some new models I ordered one month ago and then I will start to work on a new custom model: a "California" version of the General Lee.

Posted by: Fabiano on Tue 10/28/2008 11:52

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   Thanks to this site, in the past months I met a lot of new friends with the same passion: one of these is Luca Ripamonti, the guy who has created a 1/64th General Lee starting from the '69 Dodge Charger produced by Hot Wheels. When I saw his little General Lee it was love at first sight, so he decided to create a new one only for me. Some days ago, he bought a new Charger and in the next weekend he will start to work on it, removing the current paint and adding the best color on the world... the orange!!
   When I will receive new pictures, I will publish his progress!

Posted by: Fabiano on Thu 10/30/2008 11:40

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