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Author: Matt Slayton

Matt’s Models – February 2009

Matt’s Models – February 2009

Well, you’ve scrimped and saved, and now have an impressive array of Lotus models… the next question is “how do I display them”? Several manufacturers have released 1:18 cases, including Auto Art. However, for those of you that primarily delve

Matt Slayton February 1, 2009April 29, 2024 Uncategorized Read more

Matt’s Models, January 2009

Matt’s Models, January 2009

I hope the New Year finds everyone well, and dreaming of warmer times ahead to get their Lotus out of hibernation. In the meantime, here’s a few Lotus in a smaller scale to keep you busy! First up is this new

Matt Slayton January 1, 2009April 29, 2024 Uncategorized Read more

Matt’s Models – Dec 2008

Matt’s Models – Dec 2008

‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the house.. let’s make sure this gets copied, and left for the spouse! Hard to believe another year is almost passed. The testament to Lotus models, is that I have now been

Matt Slayton December 15, 2008April 29, 2024 Uncategorized Read more

Timing Belt Tales

Timing Belt Tales

Having owned my 1984 Turbo Esprit for 13 years, I thought it best to change the timing belt (you know, the belt that is recommended be changed every 2 years?). Not having done this before, and knowing the dire consequences

Matt Slayton December 1, 2008April 29, 2024 Uncategorized Read more

Matt’s Models November 2008

Matt’s Models November 2008

This month, we will cover a few new releases, along with a few, goodies that have been recently discovered. Since its getting close to Christmas, might be a good idea to make sure that your spouse/significant other just “happens” to

Matt Slayton November 1, 2008April 29, 2024 Uncategorized Read more

Matt’s Models – October 2008

Matt’s Models – October 2008

This month we will continue to marvel at the large assortment of Lotus models that Spark has decided to unleash upon the weary pocketbooks of Lotusphiles such as myself. It’s hard to imagine an F1 car nowadays without advertising, but

Matt Slayton October 1, 2008April 29, 2024 Uncategorized Read more

Matt’s Models – September 2008

Matt’s Models – September 2008

This month we continue where we left off, with another round of those fantastic 1/43 hand built resin cars from Spark. As I stated last month. Spark has really gone out of the norm to produce some stunning lotus models

Matt Slayton September 1, 2008April 29, 2024 Uncategorized Read more

Matt’s Models – June 2008

Matt’s Models – June 2008

This month we focus on a few new releases from Spark model company. If you recall from previous newsletters, Spark produces a wide variety of 1/43 scale handbuilt resin models. They carry a very nice assortment of Lotus models, almost

Matt Slayton June 1, 2008April 29, 2024 Uncategorized Read more

Matt’s Models – May 2008

Matt’s Models – May 2008

This month, we continue where we left off with more of the 1/43 scale Lotus cars by RBA Collectibles, out of Spain. As I mentioned in the previous newsletter, this company seemingly came from nowhere to produce some nice models of

Matt Slayton May 1, 2008April 29, 2024 Uncategorized Read more

Matt’s Models – April 2008

Matt’s Models – April 2008

This month, we look at a few releases from a company called RBA Collectibles, out of Spain. RBA Collectibles recently, seemingly, sprung out of nowhere with a huge selection of 1:43 scale diecast models. They focus on both road, rally,

Matt Slayton April 1, 2008April 29, 2024 Uncategorized Read more
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