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The Mercedes-Benz O 317 race transporter is one of the most evocative support vehicles in motorsport history, and Schuco's 1:18 scale replica in Porsche Martini Racing livery captures exactly why these transporters have become collectible in their own right. Through the 1970s, race transporters like the O 317 carried cars, equipment and crew between circuits, and many were liveried to match the racing teams they served. The white Martini Racing scheme on this model ties it directly to one of the most recognisable sponsorship liveries in motorsport, instantly associated with Porsche's factory racing programme of the era. This release is produced in Schuco's established quality standard and is a limited edition. The model features a faithful interior reproduction, opening rear doors and tailgate, and fold-out loading ramps, details that matter significantly for a transporter model since the cargo area and loading mechanism are as much a part of the vehicle's c...

The Porsche 935/78, better known by its nickname Moby Dick, is one of the most distinctive race cars Porsche ever built, and CMR has released a 1:12 scale resin replica that captures it in genuinely striking detail. The original 935/78 was Porsche's response to the increasingly aerodynamic demands of Group 5 racing in the late 1970s. Its elongated, whale-like bodywork, the source of its nickname, was built around airflow rather than conventional styling, producing one of the most recognisable silhouettes in motorsport history. The car's long tail and wide stance made it instantly identifiable on track, and decades later it remains a favourite subject for scale model manufacturers precisely because of how visually striking it is. This particular CMR release reproduces the #70 entry, sponsored by MOMO and driven by G. Moretti, which finished second in the DRM round at Norisring in 1981. It is a specific historical livery rather than a generic representation of the mod...

Image Credit: WERK83 / CK Modelcars View the WERK83 1:18 Porsche 956K #2 Record Lap Nordschleife 1983 at CK Modelcars (affiliate link) No manufacturer dominates the collector diecast market quite like Porsche. The combination of motorsport history — Le Mans victories, Nürburgring records, Group C supremacy, and GT1 dominance — and an extraordinarily diverse road car lineage gives Porsche collectors a subject range that is effectively inexhaustible. At every scale, from the highly detailed 1:12 showcase pieces through to the deep 1:43 catalogue, Porsche is the most consistently well-served manufacturer in the hobby. CK Modelcars, one of Europe's leading specialist diecast retailers, carries one of the most comprehensive Porsche selections available — covering Minichamps, WERK83, Spark, Ixo, CMR, Ottomobile and more across road cars, endurance racing, rally and Formula 1-adjacent subjects. This guide is a curated walk-through of the best of what is currently available, orga...

Image Credit: Minichamps View the Minichamps 1/18 Porsche 911 GT3 R #911 Manthey Grello – 2nd Place 24h Nürburgring 2024 (affiliate link) The diecast model car market has never been in better shape. Whether you collect 1:18 racing legends, curate a 1:43 Formula 1 grid, or pursue the premium 1:12 sector where craftsmanship begins to approach fine art, the range of subjects, manufacturers and price points available today is genuinely extraordinary. This guide covers what the serious collector needs to know: the scales that define the hobby, the brands worth following, and the categories that drive the most interest right now — and where to browse a deep European catalogue of collector-grade model cars. If you want to browse directly, the full diecast catalogue at CK-Modelcars includes Formula 1, touring and sports cars, road cars, rally, motorcycles, movie cars and special editions across multiple scales and manufacturers. Browse the complete CK-Modelcars catalogue here Why...