Transport Models

Probably Hongwell - they do similar stuff sold under the Schuco label in Germany. I assume that those are 1/87 models?

Added by Roger Greenaway on 22 March 2010.

Marcel,these models in 1/76th scale are by Cararama who go under the brand name of Hongwell.The picture shows a Mercedes-Benz Vito Van,and a Mercedes-Benz ML320 staff car.
I have these plus other Dutch vehicles in my model collection,but still have'nt got around to making a Dutch fire station model for them yet.Pete.

Added by Pete Matten on 22 March 2010.

Marcel,can you tell me roughly when this new (Red/White/Blue striping) livery started being used in the Netherlands please. Its for a future model I wish to make using typical Dutch fire appliances, and a proposed scratch-built fire station.Thanks,Pete.

Added by Pete Matten on 30 March 2010.

Hi Pete, the first release to the press was in September 2002.

Added by Marcel on 01 April 2010.

Thankyou Marcel. Looking through The Netherlands pictures on the Fire Engine Photos site there are several older (pre-1992) appliances re-liveried with this new livery so I couldn't be sure.Thanks for answering my question.

Added by Pete Matten on 01 April 2010.

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