Ford F100 Police Paddy Wagon by Trax

G’day model car fans! And Aussie motoring history fans… This is the latest release by Trax. The 1980’s Aussie built F100 NSW Police Paddy Wagon. A lot of my posts have a personal angle, like I have either owned or had some association with the models I post her, however, this is not the case here. All I can say I remember these wagons in NSW police livery but never was thrown into the back of one!

So, let me just say this, some of the recent resin 1/43 releases have not been the best. If you’re interested I can offer some examples, BUT, this is one of their best of late. I have looked closely at this little beauty and its pretty good. Ok so here are a few more photos for your enjoyment. The 1/43 scale F100 NSWPOL Paddy Wagon. Enjoy!

1962 Ford Falcon Squire Wagon: A truly rare Aussie Ford

1962 Ford Falcon XL Squire Wagon by Trax

Welcome to 2015 and our first full subject post for the year. Ford fans and Aussie car fans will truly apreciate this one. In this post, I want to share a story about my close encounter with a Ford Falcon Squire Wagon, but before we get to that. a little about the car, and our models here, The 1962 Ford XL Falcon Squire Wagon 1/43 scale diecast model by Trax.

The White 1962 Ford Falcon XL Squire Wagon by Trax

The Squire was Australia’s version of the ‘woody wagon’, and it is widely acknowledged, Australians didn’t take to well to the concept of the woody, hence this is one of the rarest Falcons ever made, with numbers less than 900. If you do an internet search you will now see asking prices above 20k for one. Which is interesting considering the tale I have to tell. but back to the car.

The Black 1962 Ford Falcon XL Squire Wagon by Trax

The XL Falcon was introduced in Australia in 1962. It came with 2 different engines, the 144CI & 170CI sixes, and either a manual or automatic transmission. The Squire was the top of the range for the wagons of the time with its faux wood panelling.

Red Falcon Squire

See this webpage for more information on the XL Falcons: Aussie XL Ford Falcons of 1962

Emu Grey Ford XL Falcon Squire

See this webpage for some pictures of a Squire in need of a resto: Squire in need of resto

All 4 colour combinations of the Ford Falcon Squire made by Trax

See this short movie of a restored Squire: Squire movie

Red Falcon Squire

Trax have released 4 colour combinations of the Squire and I have been fortunate enough to get my hands on them all. If you look around on Ebay and in models shops you will have little trouble tracking them down. Far more were made in 1/43 scale than 1:1 😉

Falcon Squire

As regular readers will know, I like to collect die-cast models that I have had some ‘real life’ association with. Some I have owned, been in or whatever. This story is about a lovely white Squire that a neighbour of mine used to own. It was an oldy but a goody, but the story of its demise is a shocker.

White Squire 1/43 by Trax

As soon as you read this next line you will know what happened to this rarest of rare Fords. A monster truck show was coming to town and the local race track club was putting out flyers and newspaper notices for cars to be donated to be run over and destroyed by the monster trucks. They were also offering a small purchase price as well, it was about $100 if I remember correctly.

White Squire Wagon 1/43 model by Trax

So my neighbours car made it to that event. So did I. There it was. That very groovy Squire, lined up with all the other old donated cars, waiting to be destroyed by the monster truck. Which it was.

Ford Falcon Squires by Trax

I did have some photos from that event that me and my friends attended. I cant locate them at this time. I wanted to see if I took a picture of the Squire out there in the middle of the race track. Either looking good, or looking crushed.

If you have enjoyed this post, please leave a comment. Take a look at my other posts and let me know what you would like to see more of.

Cheers,

Doogie

Ford Falcon Squire 1/43 Scale Models

 

 

Ford Falcon EF Futura 4 Litre 6 Cyl

The EF Ford Falcon Futura

This subject of this post is the Paradise Garage Ford Falcon Futura EF 1/43 Scale Diecast Model. The EF model Falcon is one model in a long line of Aussie made Falcons that have been built in Australia for over 50 years. You can find all the info about EF Falcons here:  EF Falcon Information

 

The front of the EF Falcon

This model is a very good rendition of the real thing. Here, we can see the front where Ford decided to go without an obvious grille. The following model, the EL went back to offering a traditional appearance with a grille.

The rear of the EF Ford Falcon Futura

The Futura was the next model up from the base model GLi in the EF range and as such offered extras like electric windows and ABS brakes. This model faithfully produces the ABS sign that Futuras hav mounted below the high mount rear stoplight in the back window (click on picture above for larger version).

Ford Falcon EF Futura with 4.0 Litre badge

The EF Falcon which was produced in Australia between 1994-96 was available with a 5.7 Litre V8 or as is the case with this model, the ever durable 4.0 Litre straight six (click picture above to see detail of the 4.0 badge). There are still many EF’s getting around on Aussie roads and many in this colour.

Paradise Garage 1/43 Scale Ford Falcon Futura EF

I hope you enjoyed this post. This model is a very good rendition of the real thing and can be bought quite cheaply on Ebay if you are looking for one. Please leave a comment and check my other posts for more Aussie, British and American classics.

 

Doogie’s edit of the EF Futura Model

 

Trax Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III

Trax Ford Falcon GTHO Phase 3 1/43 Scale

Here we have a fire-breathing Aussie muscle car; the Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III. There is plenty of info out there (for example this) about this car, but you should realise that at the time of its release in 1971 it was said to be the fastest four door sedan in the world. The model here is the Trax 1/43 scale Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III in Wild Violet colour. It is from the Trax Aussie Muscle Car Set.

Back in the day a mate of mine had the Fairmont example. It was a 351 (5.8L) T-Bar auto with a very nice dual exhaust and alloys. I was passenger in many a drag from the lights and I don’t remember it being beat. Of course with hindsight I now think things like dragging from the lights and burnouts should be kept for the track but I do remember a time when young men in big Aussie cars went out on the hunt for street drags. On occasion I was one of them. I no longer recommend it.

Anyway enjoy the pic of the model. Use the monthly archive on the right to see more articles and if you’ve enjoyed the blog, please leave a comment. Cheers, Doogie.