Sunday, February 24, 2013

Maisto 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

My first Chevy and also my first 1:18 scale American Muscle car. Also available in a light blue color I think the black against the chrome looks very good. Another thing that is really nice is the engine compartment, high detail that you would expect from a much pricier model. Maisto did a really good job here making this one of my top models. 

What I love about this car: The engine detail and the black on chrome.




Toy Kingdom ZAR 399.00

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Maisto 1969 Dodge Charger

Nothing says muscle car for me more than Dodge Charger, it's a shame that Maisto do not have it in 1:18 but I was still lucky to get this one in size 1:24. 


The television series The Dukes of Hazzard (1979–1985) featured a 1969 Dodge Charger that was named The General Lee. "The General" sported the Confederate battle flag painted on the roof and the words "GENERAL LEE" over each door. The windows were always open, as the doors were welded shut. The number "01" is painted on both doors. Also, when the horn button was pressed, it played the first 12 notes from the de facto Confederate States anthem "Dixie". The car performed spectacular jumps in almost every episode, and the show's popularity produced a surge of interest in the car. The show itself purchased hundreds of Chargers for stunts, as they generally destroyed at least one car per episode.