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and our correspondent The Hawk takes a sideways look at road haulage. If you have suitable tales, charitable
works, or quirky vehicles, drop The Hawk a line at Commercial Motor, Lay-by, Rm H205,
Quadrant House, The Quadrant, Sutton, Surrey SM2 SAS, or fax him on 0181 652 8969.
MINIATURE MARVELS
The Hawk has been in a state of die-cast rapture since he learnt of the latest developments from Corgi's Classic Road Transport series.
A new selection of lorry releases will have More detail than ever before. This includes jew elled headlights, exceptionally fine-detail mirrors and wipers, and a detailed chassis.
It will also incorporate accurate body height, body length and headboard. "We have virtually gone back to the drawing board with the vehicles," says Len Mills, Corgi's chief designer. "The new models now look and 'sit' much better, with everything in correct proportion. We are sure collectors will like what they see." Judging by this Guinness tanker (pictured below left) he's not wrong.
It is one of the new style models released under the themes of the London Brick Company, Building Britain and Guinness.
The new tooling on the body shapes includes the AEC Mk V Mammoth Major and LAD (Leyland, Albion, Dodge) cabs.
Scheduled for release in the first half of 2000 are eight models in the Modem Truck series. All will have the new tooling, including this Scania 4000 cab with refrigeration unit on a box trailer in the livery of HE Payne of Wyboston in Beds (pictured above). Other goodies in Corgi's line-up for 2000 will be a state landau to celebrate the Queen Mum's (Gawd bless 'er) centenary, new racing Minis, vintage racing cars, trams and two models inspired by the New Avengers TV series.