Manufacturer-InfoNeo Scale Models is the own brand of "Replicars" Holland. They make high-quality model-cars for collectors. In 2007 they started with their first model, the Saab 95 in 1:43. Meanwhile they offer also Saab models in 1:18 and 1:87 size. Model-InfoLimited edition 500 units. Neo Scale Models made two different castings of the 95 two-stroke, see Detail-Info, but both versions have several "faults". Detail-InfoV1 - 2007: dark blue colour more blue -- rolling wheels -- bottom with lines, full detailed exhaust and marked "SAAB 95 SCALE 1:43 MADE IN CHINA" -- aircraft-logo from 1963 on bonnet -- no logo on hatch -- wheels looking more like 'Minilite-wheels' -- plain hubcaps -- 'split' fuel-cap -- chrome-ring around the headlights -- much to large windshield -- rear-view mirror on dashboard -- large steering-wheel -- small front-seats -- small letters on number-plates. V2 - 2010: dark blue colour more grey-blue -- cast wheels -- plane bottom, small silver-painted rear exhaust and white printed "1:43 SAAB 95 NEO SCALE MODELS Made in China" -- original old logo on bonnet -- 1963 aircraft-logo on hatch -- wheels looking now like the original standard steel -- bigger hubcaps -- 'one-piece' fuel-cap -- bigger clear headlights -- smaller windshield -- no rear-view mirror inside -- smaller steering-wheel -- bigger front-seats -- 'fat' letters on number-plates.
There are more small differences in several other details. It seems that they made a total new casting. |