Ricko
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Post by Ricko on Sept 15, 2007 17:43:13 GMT 1
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Post by cfesmire on Sept 15, 2007 17:49:34 GMT 1
Holy smokes! Gorgeous.
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skunk
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Post by skunk on Sept 16, 2007 4:13:41 GMT 1
They both look like very fine castings. I love the rear view mirror on the 300SL.
However, you might find the market for 300SLs somewhat oversaturated by now. But maybe the fifteenth 300SL on the market still finds more buyers than the only Ford RS200?
I will have to buy two 190s. I was afraid that Schuco's 190 meant that no better one would ever appear, so thanks!
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Post by zeck62 on Sept 16, 2007 14:28:25 GMT 1
Thanks for informations ,
One suggestion Mr " Ricko " if I can , do you have others projects for Lamborghini and
Maserati models ? They are very nice and I like them .
Thanks .
Philippe .
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Post by Mark Maticek on Sept 16, 2007 21:52:34 GMT 1
Thanks for informations , One suggestion Mr " Ricko " if I can , do you have others projects for Lamborghini and Maserati models ? They are very nice and I like them . Thanks . Philippe . Very nice models. I am looking forward to them as well. I have to agree with Philippe. Definitely more Lamborghini, Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Maserati models would be welcome. In addition, if you have been reviewing the board, there is a vast untapped market for Japanese and American models. While Bill C. has outlined the problems with doing a Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla, the lack of modern Japanese vehicles is glaring. Mazda MX-5, RX-7, RX-8, 3 and 6 would be wildly popular with collectors and model railroaders alike. The same goes for American vehicles. Auto manufacturers who are not well represented in 1/87 scale include Lotus, Aston Martin, Bentley and TVR. I could go on but I think one of the reasons that the Ricko models caught everyone's imagination was the top quality of the molding as well as the subject matter never done before (Fiat, Alfa Romeos, Gallardo, Murcielago and the beautiful 1930's autos. Keep us excited and keep up the great work! |
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Post by Cor_DutchArt on Sept 16, 2007 22:05:52 GMT 1
Thanks for informations , One suggestion Mr " Ricko " if I can , do you have others projects for Lamborghini and Maserati models ? They are very nice and I like them . Thanks . Philippe . Very nice models. I am looking forward to them as well. I have to agree with Philippe. Definitely more Lamborghini, Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Maserati models would be welcome. In addition, if you have been reviewing the board, there is a vast untapped market for Japanese and American models. While Bill C. has outlined the problems with doing a Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla, the lack of modern Japanese vehicles is glaring. Mazda MX-5, RX-7, RX-8, 3 and 6 would be wildly popular with collectors and model railroaders alike. The same goes for American vehicles. Auto manufacturers who are not well represented in 1/87 scale include Lotus, Aston Martin, Bentley and TVR. I could go on but I think one of the reasons that the Ricko models caught everyone's imagination was the top quality of the molding as well as the subject matter never done before (Fiat, Alfa Romeos, Gallardo, Murcielago and the beautiful 1930's autos. Keep us excited and keep up the great work! As well as other Italian models like Autobianci and Abarth |
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Post by Christian on Sept 16, 2007 22:20:38 GMT 1
The Ricko 300 SL has a lot going for it. It seems to be miles ahead of the Monogram/Herpa model and noticeably better than the Wiking, which should make it a good seller.
What I really, really like is the absolutely realistic convertible top of the 190 SL. Well done.
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Post by mstar on Oct 18, 2007 15:24:44 GMT 1
Burbank Shop of Hobbies has announced some models Ricko seems to try to get licenses for. Jaguar E-Type Convertible, D-Type for example and some old Rolls-Royce models. www.houseofhobbies.com/ri1hove.html |
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Post by skunk on Oct 19, 2007 6:36:08 GMT 1
Burbank Shop of Hobbies has announced some models Ricko seems to try to get licenses for. Jaguar E-Type Convertible, D-Type for example and some old Rolls-Royce models. www.houseofhobbies.com/ri1hove.htmlOh goodness gracious! An XK SS or a D-type would make me... I dont know, speechless? A Phantom V/VI would be even cooler, ESPECIALLY if it came on Hong Kong plates.All of these rumoured models fit in great with the Ricko portfolio, and would be very welcome in my spacious H0 garage. |
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Post by Sylvain on Oct 19, 2007 9:56:37 GMT 1
I was already happy about this new 190SL, but these Jaguars and Rolls-Royces are great news!
By the way… euh… two Jaguar I'd like to see in our scale… the MK 10 and the XK120 Coupé…
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Ricko
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Post by Ricko on Oct 19, 2007 16:36:08 GMT 1
We do not know why we heard these rumors. Rolls Royce looks like impossible as we do not know where to get the license. Jaguar is the suggestion from our customers but we have not taken any actions to think about this at this point. We do not know if our other markets can accept these cars.
The only car that we are thinking to make is the Dixi but they have been made by Brekina.
We are in the process of making the Maybach DS8 but the car in the German Museum is now in Japan. We cannot capture the pictures at the moment. We would like to make more Maybach. Any idea can be given?
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Ricko
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Post by Ricko on Oct 19, 2007 16:45:36 GMT 1
The AUDI ALPENSIEGER will be one of the most complicated car in our history and 1/87 car history. It is really difficult to make as all parts are very small. However, I am 100% sure this car will be a wonderful model in 2008 for all collectors!
Mercedes Benz 320 has been approved for production and it will be in the market in mid 2008. I personally like this W140 very much.
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skunk
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Post by skunk on Oct 19, 2007 20:18:18 GMT 1
The AUDI ALPENSIEGER will be one of the most complicated car in our history and 1/87 car history. It is really difficult to make as all parts are very small. However, I am 100% sure this car will be a wonderful model in 2008 for all collectors! Mercedes Benz 320 has been approved for production and it will be in the market in mid 2008. I personally like this W140 very much. Lovely, lovely, lovely. Happy to finally see a MB 320. I believe that the D-type has the largest following. I love the XKSS and the C-type too, but I imagine that there are many more D-type fans out there. Too bad about the RR license issues. As for the Maybach, I will be happy to go to Tokyo and snap some pictures for you... I am not very expensive, will live on noodles. |
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Post by Christian on Oct 20, 2007 12:01:27 GMT 1
The only car that we are thinking to make is the Dixi but they have been made by Brekina. The Brekina model should not keep you from making your version of the Dixi, since it is about 27 years old and really not very good. Excellent idea. I have seen a DS8 at the Zeppelin Museum in Friedrichshafen and it's fantastic. Please make sure to call it "DS8 Zeppelin" when you release it, as it is most widely recognized under that name. As for other Maybachs, there are of course a lot of coachbuilt specials. I guess it all depends on the availability of a prototype to take measurements. From the three series of standard Maybachs (W1-W6, 12 cylinder/Zeppelin, SW35-SW42) a late SW42 would interest me the most, apart from the Zeppelin. I also find the 1957 re-body by Spohn quite fascinating, but it might not appeal to the wider public (it's in the Mercedes Museum). |
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Post by Tatoun on Oct 20, 2007 13:21:07 GMT 1
Hi,
Why not ask BMW AG as they hold the rights for Rolls Royce Motors ?
They might probably know who can license models ??
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