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Title: micro models Post by: classicfe on July 09, 2002, 08:24:28 PM i've seen alot of micro models on ebay lately of fe sedan's and utes, i realise these are nz made, but can someone tell me when the orginals were made??? and the current one's that are being sold have they been made recently or in the last 10 years
??? Title: Re: micro models Post by: RET on July 10, 2002, 12:08:07 AM I'm not sure when they started making them, but I believe you can still buy them new over-the-counter in NZ.
cheers RET Title: Re: micro models Post by: FE_UTE on July 10, 2002, 04:29:16 AM I have a Dec. 2000 order form that shows that Micro Models had 3 different FE Utes 2 FE Sedans 2 FC Station Wagons(White and Red 500,000th) and a grey FC station wagon
The address is Micro Models Ltd.,P.O. box 815, Christchurch 8001, New Zealand Phone No. 00116433655016 I ordered and recieved the three utes about 8 months ago and had no problems They also sent a coloured 5 page brochure on the models but I dont know if these are all still available Prices ranged from NZ$40 to NZ$55 Hope this helps Title: Re: micro models Post by: meeky on January 11, 2003, 10:22:55 AM I read your query regarding Micro Models quite some time ago and have been meaning to respond. I apologise for the delay.
Prior to the introduction of the modern diecast models, Micro Models were probably the best known local producers of scale model cars. Their history dates back to 1952 and, in one form or another, goes through to the present day. Following the demise of the original production in 1958, there have been a number of entrepreneurial attempts to reintroduce Micro. These efforts have met with varying success in both quality and range. Basically there have been six lives, each with its own own distinct and unique qualities. These were – 1. 1952-58 original series manufactured By Goodwood Productions 2. Late 50s & early 60s manufactured under licence by Lincoln Industries in NZ 3. mid 70s manufactured in NZ by companies associated with the Meates family in NZ 4. early 80s plastic FJ models by Micromodels of WA 5. mid 80s association between Weico and Model Cars of the World 6. from 1994 Micro Models from Christchurch NZ Holden production was limited to FX, FJ, FE and FC. As far as FE & FCs go - across the manufacturers there were FE Sedans and Utilities in varying, styles colors and appointments, a number of FC Station Wagons and at least one attempt at an FC Panel Van. In all, I would think there would have been at least 25 different variations. Hope this is of some interest. Title: Re: micro models Post by: bryan on January 11, 2003, 07:02:22 PM Hi everyone,on the topic of micro models if anyone would like any info or brochure regarding Micro models i'm here in christchurch.I find it disapointing the model shops here do not stock or have even herd of Trax!
Title: Re: micro models Post by: tmudie on January 12, 2003, 03:07:42 AM Hi Bryan,
yes I'd love a brochure, and also any local model shops there where I could track down some of the older FC models. I have the grey FC Station wagon and a FE ute, I'd like to get one of each of the FC's that they've made. Thanks for your help Tony Mudie tmudie@bigpond.net.au |