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Siku – Deutz-Fahr TTV 7250 Warrior

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Scale model of a tractor, the Deutz-Fahr TTV 7250 Warrior , made by Siku . This example is reference 1397, included in the "Siku Super" series. It is made in China since 2021—this example is possibly from 2025. Metal body painted in black, with printed details and black plastic applications. Removable cabin in black plastic, black plastic roof. Black plastic base. Details of the driving stand in gray plastic. Detailed gray plastic rims, rubber tires with molded details. No suspension. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:79 and the overall length is approximately 2.6 in. About 1.3 oz. This model represents a farm tractor , possibly the 2015 Deutz-Fahr TTV 7250 Warrior, equipped with the 6058 cm³, 247 hp (181 kW)* Deutz TCD 6.1 L06 "L6" diesel engine. All-wheel drive. Top speed around 37 mph.   When I first saw this Siku model, I didn't like it. The idea of an agricultural tractor painted black seemed audacious to me, especially when thinking about working da...
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Welly – Renault 4

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Scale model of an automobile, the Renault 4 , made by Welly . This example is reference 52362. It is made in China, possibly in 2016. In Portugal, this model was available in the "Carros Miniatura II" series, promoted by Cofina in 2016–2017. When purchasing the newspapers "Correio da Manhã" or "Record", the reader could additionally purchase the model ¹ . Metal body painted in white ² , with printed details. Black plastic sunroof, closed. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in  transparent plastic. Interior details in black plastic. Plastic wheels, tires with detailed tread and rims with metallic gray finish. No suspension. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:49 and the overall length is approximately 2.9 in. About 1.2 oz. This model represents an automobile, possibly the 1961 Renault 4 Limousine Découvrable, equipped with 747 cm³, 27.6 hp  (20.3 kW) Renault "L4" engine. Top speed around 62 mph. When I see the ugliness of contemporary aut...
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Siku – Mähdrescher

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Scale model of a combine harvester, the Mähdrescher , made by  Siku . This example is reference 1024, included in the "Siku Super" series. It is made in China between 1993 and 2015—this particular example is possibly from 2014. Metal body painted in yellow and olive green, with a pivoting application (grain discharge pipe) in yellow plastic. Olive green plastic base forming the head and the seat in the driving stand; head with reel in yellow plastic. Detailed gray plastic rims, rubber tires with molded details. No suspension. Pivoting pipe for grain discharge; the side supports of the reel touch the rolling surface and produce a revolving motion. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:100 and the overall length is approximately 3 in. About 1.7 oz. This model represents a combine harvester , the 1981–1991  Deutz-Fahr  M 36.10, equipped with the 6128 cm³, 170 hp (125 kW) Deutz BF6L913 "L6" diesel engine. Top speed around 13 mph.  I've always enjoyed watching the c...
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Norev – Renault 8 Gordini "Tour de Corse 1965"

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Scale model of a race car, the Renault 8 Gordini "Tour de Corse 1965" , made by Norev. This example is reference 423397, included in the "Les P'tites Legendes Sportives" series. It is made in China, I don't know its production period. Metal body painted in blue, with printed details, including racing number "116". Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic with details molded in the windshield. Interior details in black plastic. Detailed plastic rims with metallic gray finish, plastic tires with molded details. No suspension. The nominal scale is 1:54 and the overall length is approximately 2.9 in. About 1.4 oz. This model represents a race car, the  Renault 8   Gordini  1100 of the Régie Renault team, driven by the duo  Pierre Orsini – Jean-Baptiste Canonici  to victory in the " X Tour de Corse 1965 ". Given my passion for the formidable Alpine A110 , it's natural that I'm interested in the Renault Dauphine an...
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Siku – 2-Achs-Anhänger

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Scale model of a trailer, the 2-Achs-Anhänger , made by  Siku . This example is reference 1077, included in the "Siku Super" series. It is made in China, introduced in 2007. Green plastic tipper body, with printed details. Metal chassis painted dark red. Detailed gray plastic rims, rubber tires with molded details. No suspension. The tipper body tilts to the left and the side panel (or flap) opens to allow for unloading. Pivoting front axle, incorporating a coupling device. Rear towing device. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:68 and the overall length is approximately 2.9/4.1 in. About 1.7 oz. This model represents an agricultural  trailer  with a tipper body for side or rear discharge. I don't know if it's a model inspired by the range of trailers manufactured by  Fortuna Fahrzeugbau , or if it reproduces one of those vehicles in particular, for example the K 160.  On a farm, trailers are essential. Sometimes adapted for multiple functions, other times r...
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