Another model builder enters the Irish market

Looks like someone else thinks that there is money to be made making Irish models. The first offering is the Jimmy McRae COI 1987 winning Sierra. He has a request up on facebook looking for photos of Circuit of Ireland winning cars from 1956 !!!

Irish cars seems to be very popular. Think everyone else has been forgotten

newt5550 wrote:Irish cars seems to be very popular. Think everyone else has been forgotten  

Totally agree. Spark seem to focus on current years Monte Carlo, and IXO seem to have completely switched off amd are just focussing on their magazine affiliate ranges (which are typically just multiple liveries on the same base).

Andy Howdle (Rally models) told me he is working on these; one of them has an Irish theme as well !.

Mark Lovell BT Radiopaging 1987 Ulster Rally and Premium Sound 1988 Tour de Corse Sierra Cosworths double set on Trofeu

Very nice

Ooo I say. That will be nice.

I have that Lovell car - built from an old kit. Really nice model.

I would love the mark Lovell set he was my first rally hero

Amazed that it has been till now for the McRae Coi 87 car to be done, cracking looking car and great driver winning a great event.

WTF don't Trofeu model cars like the Lovell machine themselves?! Its not as if they are busy coming up with new mouldings every 5 minutes...

I echo the last two comments

Me too. Nicely put Chris

Sal wrote:WTF don't Trofeu model cars like the Lovell machine themselves?! Its not as if they are busy coming up with new mouldings every 5 minutes...

Agreed, I'll be buying those Lovell cars. They also need to get the Gwyndaf Evans car done plus a Phil Collins, James Cullen(same colour) plus Chris Mellors, Austin Mchale, David Llewellin etc etc

Guys I hope no one thinks I'm having a go at the artisan builders like Andy, far from it, they are just filling a glaring chasm in the market whilst Trofeu disappear down the plug hole of Rally Portugal. Its such a shame because they have the moulds to cover most famous British and Irish cars yet they havent even done an Andrews Brookes MK2!

I still have a set of Carlo decals of Lovell. Must get that finished

Sal wrote:Guys I hope no one thinks I'm having a go at the artisan builders like Andy, far from it, they are just filling a glaring chasm in the market whilst Trofeu disappear down the plug hole of Rally Portugal. Its such a shame because they have the moulds to cover most famous British and Irish cars yet they havent even done an Andrews Brookes MK2!

Not at all. They could do loads in the British Rally legend series.. Mouton, Waldegaard, Wilson, Demuth, Llewellin, Mikkola, Blomqvist and thats just the quattro's

Zeus wrote:

Sal wrote:Guys I hope no one thinks I'm having a go at the artisan builders like Andy, far from it, they are just filling a glaring chasm in the market whilst Trofeu disappear down the plug hole of Rally Portugal. Its such a shame because they have the moulds to cover most famous British and Irish cars yet they havent even done an Andrews Brookes MK2!

Not at all. They could do loads in the British Rally legend series.. Mouton, Waldegaard, Wilson, Demuth, Llewellin, Mikkola, Blomqvist and thats just the quattro's

Tons of intetesting BRC cars that could be built

You guys must come to killarney next weekend so !!!!

JOB wrote:You guys must come to killarney next weekend so !!!!  

Was very tempted to go down until I got the details and prices

Btw if anyone gets the sierra please could they let me know how good the decals are

Speedy wrote:

JOB wrote:You guys must come to killarney next weekend so !!!!  

Was very tempted to go down until I got the details and prices

Come on down and bring the camera - you won't be charged to spectate nor to see the photos and models.

Circuit Déjà vu Route.
Easter Sunday from 10.00 am.
Departure from The Malton Hotel, Killarney.
This will be the best place to see the cars up close and meet the drivers.
They will then follow this route:
Molls Gap,
Kenmare,
Kilgarvin, at the Kenmare end of the village,
Borlin,
Glengarriff,
The Healy Pass, south to north,
Killmakillogue,
Kenmare,
Blackwater Bridge,
Blackwater Tavern
Ballaghbeama Gap,
Glencar,
Caragh Lake,
Killlorglin,
Killarney.
There is no timing so we cannot give you an estimated time of arrival.

CIRCUIT DEJA VU Entries.

Adams John Mervyn Elder Ballymoney 1979 Ford Escort
Allen Peter Val Fulton Dromara 2004 MG TF
Anderson Ian Deirdre Belfast 1965 Ford Anglia Deluxe
Birell Graham Yetta Edinburgh BMW Alpina
Blair Bill Nesta Doagh 1957 Austin Healey 3000
Boyd Brian Derek N'abbey 1991 Lancia Delta Integrale
Boyd Adrian Caryl Love Belfast Renault Alpine A110
Boyle Martin Margaret Ballymoney 1964 Ford Anglia
Brookes Russell Julia England 1987 RAC Andrews Heat for Hire Lotus Sunbeam
Brophy Brian Briege Galway
Brosnan Brendan Kerry 1971 Ford Escort
Brown Harry Raymond McKee Hillsborough Hillman Avenger
Brown John Joanna Worcester
Buckley Martin TBA Cloyne 1983 Lancia Integrale
Buckley Gordon Ruth Buckley Newtownards 1972 Ford Escort Mk 1
Buckley Mike Mary Killarney Porsche 911 3.0 RS Chequered Flag
Burke Tommy
Callanan Maria Tom Callanan Dublin 1954 TR2
Campbell Sabrina Cork Audi
Cassidy Jack Mary Coleraine
Caulfield Pat Glenn Caufield Wexford 1984 Ex-Per Eklund Gp.A Toyota Carolla
Chester Michael Dublin 1982 Mercedes Benz
Clarke Tom Wicklow 1275 Mini Cooper S
Coleman Billy Carmel Millstreet
Colton Ed Dublin
Condon Nicholas Maureen O'Driscoll Levy Kinsale Audi RS6
Conway John Anne-Marie Cookstown
Corkill Ian Roz IOM Jaguar XJ8
Coulter Andrew Armagh 2001 Mini Cooper
Crabtree Geoffrey Kent 1966 Porsche 911
Crawford Esler Mary, Johnny Gleeson Whitehead
Crawford Beatty Heather Hillsborough
Cullen Des Angela Dublin 2010 Mercedes 250
Cullen Brian Eleanor Killaloe 2005 Porsche Boxster S
Curley Cahal Margaret Derry
Daly Bernard Heather Farnanes Ford Escort Mk1 RS 1600 2.0 litre BDA.
Damerell Darren Paula Lowestoft Mini Cooper
Davidson Anne Evan Bellaghy
Devlin Noel Deirdre Gallagher Dublin Mini Cooper S
Devlin Norman George Hamill Cookstown Discovery Sport
Dixon Mark London
Doherty James Miriam Adare 1971 MG Midget
Dougherty Peter Jennifer Wichita USA Hire
Duggan Brian Healy Pass Subaru Legacy RS
Dunnion Mike Eileen Portmarnock 1979 Vauxhall Chevette HSR
Eagleson Jackson Patricia Dunboyne 2010 Mazda
Eakin Maurice Vanessa Craigavon MGA
Entwistle Steve Suzanne UK 1275 Mini Cooper S - 33 EJB
Falvey Todd Mary Killarney 1974 3.0 Porsche 911 RS
Falvey Robert Susan Killarney
Falvey Mark Geraldine O'Shea Killarney Escort RS1600 Mev. 36 J
Falvey Connor Catherine Killarney 1978 Porsche 911 3.0 RS Monte Rep.
Farrell Dennis Oberstown, Meath
Fay Pat Navan
Feeney Mike Mary Galway Mazda MX5
Fennell Frank Kay Dublin Volvo Amazon
Ferriter Noel Brian O'Connell Ballincollig 1974 Ford Escort Mk 1 RS 2000
Finlay Richard Evelyn Belfast Porsche Panamerican
Fitzgerald Power Melanie Tony Power Dublin 2007 BMW
Fitzgerald-Smith Ken Vivien Dublin
Frazer Austin Doreen Enniskillen
Gillespie Drexel Maurice Beckett Templepatrick 1973 Ford Escort Mk I FFZ 12
Graham Margaret Kieran Glenariffe 2001 Vauxhall Astra
Graham Moira William Ballymena 2001 Rover
Greasley Mike Sue London
Greenan Joey Downpatrick BMW Alpina HI 1555
Grieve Donald Penny Belfast
Grindrod Ian Kath UK
Harden Derek Stephen Potts Wiltshire 2008 Porsche
Harryman Terry Barbara Nelson Bangor
Hennessy Andy Peter Murphy Dublin 1965Hillman Imp GZ1 Ex Rosmary Smyth '65,'66
Hickey Kevin Matthew Twomey Millstreet 1978 Ford Stw 200 r
Hogg Richard Melissa Limavady 1969 Escort Mk1 1300 GT
Hopkirk Paddy UK Mini Cooper
Irwin Dawn Enfield
Johnson Andy Heather Killinchey 1979 Vauxhall HS YEB 624 T
Johnston Mervyn Michelle Magherafelt 1979 Wks. Chevette HSR
Jordan James Paul McGrath Oceanside, California 1975 Porsache 911
Kearney Gus Marine Clonmel
Kearney Pat Clonmel
Kearney Michele Clonmel
Kearney Andrew Audrey Clonmel
Kearney Gus Breda Clonmel 1987 Peogeot 205 Gti Class winner
Kelleher John Eileen Kelleher Mallow 1977 Ford Escort Mexico 3453 PI
Kelly Donal John Kelly Ballyshannon Mini GT
Kernaghan Brian Mireia Leah Spain
Laracy Pat Sue Kilkenny Opel Ascona 400 Rothmans Opel Team
Leahy John Irma Kirsteine London 1987 Lanci Delta HF
Lillywhite David London
Llewellin David Richard Wales
Lyster Peter Perth, Australia
Malcolm Maurice Maura Keenan Doagh 1963 Austin Healey 3000
Mathieson Ross Heather B'Mena 1963 Mini AMT 251 A
McAnallan Kieran Armagh
Mc Dermott John Eleanor and Ellen Monaghan 1979 Ford RS 2000
Mc Gurn Paraic Patsy Keenan Ballyshannon MINI GT
McCarthy Martin Ross Dun Laoghaire 1968 Alfa Romeo 201 EZA
McCluney Paul Eunice and Ian Jordanstown 1980 GTCReliant Scimitar
McElduff Mark Caterham Nissan GTR
McGarrity Gerry Elizabeth Irvinestown Honda
McGrath Martin Anita Lennon Hillsborough Sunbeam Tiger
McGuigan Eamonn Paddy Donnelly, Paul Mallon Draperstown 2005 Audi
McIlroy Trevor Roisin Belfast 1959 Sebring Sprite
McIlwee Phonsie Eileen Milford, Donegal
McNally Chris Betty Malahide 1982 Lancia Montecarlo
McQuillan Donal Kevin O'Kane & Peter McGill 2005 Audi
McRae Jimmy Margaret Scotland
McWilliam Des Sue Crosshaven 1934 Morgan F4 Trike
McWilliam Tom Southampton 1990 Peugeot 205 Mi16
Millar Leslie Portstewart 1956 Austin-Healy 3000
Mills Stephen Billy Coleman Sydney, Australia 1974 Ford Escort MEV 36 J
Morgan Ronan Ann Dubai, UAE
Mulholland Johnnie John Mulholland Randalstown Porsche Carrera RS
Mulholland Adrian Terence Dillon Bellaghy MK 1 RS 1600
Nagle Denis Irene O'Donovan Cork Works replica Avenger 2.0 litre
Nagle Maurice Angela Killarney 1965 Mark 1 Lotus Cortina
Nagle Paul Killarney Ford RS 2000
Neill Malcolm Irene Reading Ford Ka
Nelson Brian Maxine Hillsborough
Noble Barney Downpatrick 1960 Ford 107e CAS 618
Nulty Leo Jack Nulty Naas 1978 Mercedes 350 SL
O'Brien James Cork Jaguar XK 120
O'Callaghan Donal Lissarda 1970 Alpine Renault (ex-works)
O'Callaghan Daragh Lissarda 1973 1300cc Mini Innocenti
O'Callaghan Shane Lissarda 1973 Porsche 911
O'Callaghan Liam TBA Kanturk 1971 VW Beetle CZT 666
O'Callaghan Trevor Pat O'Leary Mayfield, Cork 2000 Subura Impreza
O'Connell Niall Kildimo
O'Donoghue Frank Audrey Dublin
O'Kane John Mary Wichita USA Hire
O'Neill Michael James Snowden Bristol 1964 Triumph 2000 rep. wks. BJB 341 B
O'Neill Ken Milltown
O'Neill Dessie 'Penti' Milltown Vauxhall Chevette
O'Sullivan Dan Mick Lonican London
Patterson Frederick Angela Dungannon
Patterson Sam Janine Ballynahinch
Peel Edmund London
Phelan Paul Dublin
Porter Nicky Wendy Durham 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC
Preston Rodney Kenny Sorenson Belfast 1971 Escort RS 1600
Quinn Gerard Eilish Macroom Ford Focus ST
Radley Jonathan John Dungarvan 1973 Renault Alpine ZV 5079
Reilly Martin Clea van Der Grijn Sligo 1972 2002 BMW
Robinson Elkin Christine Dungannon 1964 Mini Cooper S
Rowan Paddy Mary Cushendall Skoda Fabia
Russell Simon Lancia Integrale
Scanlon Frank Denise Tramore 1952 Triumph TR2
Seeds David Karen Hillsborough 1961 MG Midget 621 RVK
Seeds Roy Val Hants MG Midget MK 3
Sheehy Mark Felicity Sheehy Ardfert Fiat 131
Sheehy Mike Joan Shhehy Ardfert 1969 Fiat 124 coupe
Sherry Graeme David Tait Glasgow 1982 COI winning Chevette HSR
Shields Ken Peter Lyster Belfast Porsche 911 Turbo S
Short Philip Lyn Yorkshire 2012 Audi R8 V10 Coupe
Smith Rosemary Mark Dixon Dublin Hillman Imp
Smyth Derek Anne Dungannon 1967 Cooper S
Spence Duncan Amy McKee Sark Aston Martin DB9
Thurston John Linda London Jaguar XJ8
Timoney John Ciaran Timoney Dunboyne Ford RS 2000
Treacy Martin Elwyn Chivers Donegal Triumph TR7 V8
Treacy PJ Dublin
Treacy Sean Mo Lisburn
Tuthill Francis Veronica Banbury Saab
Tyndall Alan Lynn Hillsborough
Ward Con Sean Moynihan Kildimo Mini Cooper S
Ward Fred Barbara Ward Portadown Retro 1973 Toyota Celica GT
Williams Barry Leigh Mini
Williamson Conn Liz Glenavy
Wilson David Christina Glengormley 1979 Ford Escort
Wilson James Hillary Armagh 1972 Hillman Avenger
Wylie Mike Mary Wakefield 2013 Toyota Landcruiser
Wylie David Luke Russell Belfast 1974 BMW 2002 tii (Ex-Warmbold)
Yeates David Dunboyne

There's cars and drivers in there giving me shivers down my spine Alas, nightshirt this weekend prevents me making the trip

Enjoy the run (and the craic), James and everyone else whteher entranr or 'just for the look'.

http://www.minitec.pt/MINIpartes/COIreland/R%20COI.htm

Heres the link to the planned models. Same outfit who have been doing the Portugal rally winners.

Very interesting. Like the old saying goes. "I believe it when I see it" because I can't see them releasing all them! Just my view