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29/04/2008

Biante Collectors Club Newsletter 29th April 2008

Another week of big releases is upon us again and this one is a real stand out with two of Allan Moffat's iconic Ford Falcon hardtops ready for purchase.

We also have some fantastic new Australian models in development.

New Announcements

Firstly in the detailed 1:18 scale we have the LC XU-1 Torana driven by Colin Bond in the 1970 Bathurst. This is the sister car to Peter Brocks XU-1 already announced.
HOLDEN LC TORANA GTR XU-1 - #39C Colin Bond - BATHURST (1970)

In 1:43 scale, there is a new addition to the Biante Motor Racing Legend series. This one the Peter Janson A9X that finished second in the 1979 Bathurst.
Holden LX Torana A9X - #19. Janson/Perkins, 2nd place, Bathurst (1979)

And lastly in 1:64 scale we have four Toranas. Three A9X hatchbacks and 1 LJ XU-1 in the famous Strike Me Pink paintwork. Be
HOLDEN LX TORANA SS A9X - MINT JULEP (1977)
HOLDEN LX TORANA SS A9X - ATLANTIS BLUE (1977)
HOLDEN LX TORANA SS A9X - PERSIAN SAND (1977)
HOLDEN LJ TORANA - GTR XU1 - STRIKE ME PINK

Add the above model to your watchlist to be kept up to date with the status as each model proceeds through the production process.

WEBSITE NEW RELEASES : Wednesday , 30th April 2008 2pm

Biante

First up this week from Biante, we have the stunning 1974 ATCC contending XB Falcon coupe driven by the one and only Allan Moffat. This sinister looking car in its very recognisable Brut 33 livery finished an incredible third place in the championship after missing the final two rounds at Surfers and Adelaide due to Moffat's international commitments.
Biante is proud to release this important addition to the official Allan Moffat collection this Wednesday at 2pm.
A87413 FORD XB FALCON GT - Allan Moffat - ATCC (1974)

In addition, we have the 1:43 scale XA coupe expertly driven by Allan Moffat and Ian "Pete" Gheghegan on its way to winning the thrilling 1973 Bathurst. This is another historic release for the Biante Motor Racing Legend series and adds another Bathurst winner to the list.
BL67313 FORD XA FALCON GT Hardtop - Moffat / Geoghegan - BATHURST (1973)

Carousel 1

This week also sees the release of the first batch of the newly added Carousel 1 range of models.

The first being the brilliant and beautiful Westlake V-12 Brands Hatch GP Winner steered by Dan Gurney.
In a field that boasted names such as Brabham, Surtees, Hulme and Ickx, and driver safety was not a priority, this was indeed a time where a GP win took an immense amount of skill and bravery.
Biante is pleased to release this model in which Carousel 1 has done an exquisite job of replicating.
C4752 Westlake V-12 - Brands Hatch Winner - #5 Gurney/Eagle (1967)

Secondly we have four Indy cars which boast the same detail and impressive features as the above F1 sample. Included is the Laydown Roadster piloted by Sam Hanks which won the 1957 Indy 500.
C4417 Watson - Indy - #2 Tony Bettenhausen (1960)
C4418 Watson - Indy Pole - #97 Dick Rathmann (1958)
C4764 Eagle - Indy - #14 Lloyd Ruby (1966)
C5051 Laydown - Indy Winner - #9 Hanks/Belond (1957)

Thirdly we have two World War 1 and two World War 2 fighter planes in 1:48 scale.
These models make striking displays and will please the many war model collectors out there.
C6183 F4F-3 - LT. EDWARD (1942)
C7122 FOKKER Dr.1 Triplane - Leutnant Werner Voss, 'Blue Max' (48 victories) (1917)
C7123 FOKKER Dr.1 Triplane - Leutnant Ernst Udet, 'Blue Max' (62 victories) (1918)
C7143 Focke-Wulf 190D 'Dora-13' - Major Franz GOETZ (63 Victories) (1945)

WEBSITE NEW RELEASES : Wednesday , 7th May 2008 2pm

Next weeks releases includes six of the very well-liked 1:12 Motogp bikes from Minichamps and Ixo and three of the stunning new Amalgam products.

Amalgam
M5147 BMW F1.07 - Nose Cone (2007)
M5151 Mclaren MP4-22A - Nose Cone (2007)
M5158 BMW F1.07 - Steering Wheel (2007)

Ixo
BRB001 HONDA - RC211V (2003)
BRB002 DUCATI - DESMOSEDECI (2006)
BRB003 DUCATI - DESMOSEDIC (2006)

Minichamps
122 061026 HONDA RC211V - Dani Pedrosa - MotoGP (2006)
122 061027 HONDA RC211V - Casey Stoner - MotoGP (2006)
122 990096 APRILIA 250 - CCM TEAM GP RACING GP IMOLA - VALENTINO ROSSI (1999)

Finishline

With the fairly easily predicted podium of Raikonnen, Massa and Hamilton in Spain on the weekend, there were many points awarded in this round of competition.
Gary Hargreaves now comfortably holds top spot with four contestants making up second and third place.

1st Place: Gary Hargreaves (20 points)
2nd Place: Christopher Ian Hammond and Andrew Goods (16 points)
3rd Place: Wayne Chippendale and Paul Vella (15 points)

The next round is in two weeks time at Istanbul Turkey so make sure you have your picks in by 5pm Friday 9th of May. Good Luck.