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First Carrera Panamericana Motor Race (1950)

Mai 5, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Models, Selective Coloration05/05, 1950, Carrera, Panamericana, scale model, scale models

The 1950 Carrera Panamericana was a motor race held in Mexico from 5 May to 10 May 1950. It was the first edition of the Carrera Panamericana. After the Mexican…

Happy Birthday Dwayne Johnson (1972)

Mai 2, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Models, Selective Coloration02/05, 1972, Dwayne Johnson, Fast and Furious, Luke Hobbs, scale model, scale models

Dwayne Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name the Rock, is an American actor and professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on…

New Coke is Launched (1985)

Apr. 23, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Models, Selective Coloration1985, 23/04, Coca Cola, New Coke, scale model, scale models

New Coke was the unofficial name of a reformulation of the soft drink Coca-Cola, introduced by the Coca-Cola Company in April 1985. It was renamed Coke II in 1990 and…

German Government Returns to Berlin (1999)

Apr. 19, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Models, Selective Coloration19/04, 1999, Berlin, German Government, scale model, scale models

The Reichstag, a historic legislative government building on Platz der Republik in Berlin, is the seat of the German Bundestag. It is also the meeting place of the Federal Convention,…

First Test Flight of the Shuttle Enterprise (1977)

Apr. 18, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Models, Selective Coloration18/04, 1977, Boing, Boing 747, SCA, scale model, scale models, Shuttle, Space Shuttle

The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) are two extensively modified Boeing 747 airliners that NASA used to transport Space Shuttle orbiters. One (N905NA) is a 747-100 model, while the other (N911NA)…

Maiden Flight of the Shuttle Colombia (1981)

Apr. 14, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Models, Selective Coloration14/04, 1981, Colombia, Maiden Flight, scale model, scale models, Shuttle

Space Shuttle Columbia (OV-102) was a Space Shuttle orbiter manufactured by Rockwell International and operated by NASA. Named after the first American ship to circumnavigate the globe, and the female…

Maiden Flight of the Boing 737 (1967)

Apr. 9, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Models, Selective Coloration09/04, 1967, 1968, Boing, Boing 737, Maiden Flight, scale model, scale models

The Boeing 737 is an American narrow-body airliner produced by Boeing at its Renton factory in Washington. Developed to supplement the Boeing 727 on short and thin routes, the twinjet…

Happy Birthday Larry Bell (1894)

Apr. 5, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Models, Selective Coloration05/04, 1894, Bell 222, Bell Aircraft Corporation, Helicopter, Huey, Lawrence Dale Bell, scale model, scale models, UH-1

Lawrence Dale „Larry“ Bell (April 5, 1894 – October 20, 1956) was an American industrialist and founder of Bell Aircraft Corporation. Bell was born in Mentone, Indiana. Bell moved in…

The City of Hamburg’s Area is Finalized (1937)

Apr. 1, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Models01/04, 1937, City, Hamburg

Hamburg, officially the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, is the second-largest city in Germany after Berlin and 6th-largest in the European Union with a population of over 1.9 million.…

Swissair is founded (1931)

März 26, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Models1931, 26/03, Airbus A330, scale model, scale models, Swissair

Swissair was the national airline of Switzerland between its founding in on the 26th of March 1931 and bankruptcy in 2002. On 5 October 2001, commercial flights on most routes…

Happy Birthday Connor Trinneer (1969)

März 19, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Models19/03, 1969, Connor Trinneer, Enterprise NX01, scale model, scale models, Trip Tucker

Connor Trinneer (born March 19, 1969) is an American film, stage, and television actor. He is best known for his roles as Charles „Trip“ Tucker III on Star Trek: Enterprise,…

Happy Birthday Gottlieb Daimler (1834)

März 17, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Models17/03, 1834, Actros, Daimler, Daimler Benz, Gottlieb Daimler, GuruShots, Mercedes Benz, scale models

Gottlieb Wilhelm Daimler born on 17th of March 1834, in Schorndorf, Germany, was a German engineer, industrial designer and industrialist. He was a pioneer of internal-combustion engines and automobile development.…

Happy Birthday Jolene Blalock (1975)

März 5, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Models05/03, 1975, Enterprise, Enterprise NX01, Movie, scale model, star trek, TV Show

Jolene Blalock was born on March 5th, 1975, in San Diego, California, US. She is an American actress and model. She is best known for playing the Vulcan first officer…

NASCAR is incorporated (1948)

Feb. 21, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Models1948, Chevrolet, corvette, Nascar, scale model, scale models

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (NASCAR) is an American auto racing sanctioning and operating company that is best known for stock car racing. It is one…

First Launch of the ESA Vega Rocket (2022)

Feb. 13, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Models2022, ESA, Rocket, Vega

Vega was an expendable small lift launch vehicle operated by Arianespace, produced by Avio, and jointly developed by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the European Space Agency (ESA). Development…

Happy Birthday Burt Reynolds (1936)

Feb. 11, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Models1936, Burt Reynolds, Matchbox, Pontiac

Burt Reynolds was born as Burton Leon Reynolds Jr. on February 11, 1936, in Lansing, Michigan. As an American actor, most famous during the 1970s and 1980s. Reynolds played leading…

Last Boing 747 delivered to Atlas Air (2023)

Jan. 31, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Models2023, Arlas Air, Boing 747, Last Delivery, scale model, scale models

Today we celebrate the end of an era. On the 31st of January 2023 the last produced Boing 747, a Boing 747-8 was delivered to Atlas Air. It was emblazoned…

Mazda Company is Founded (1920)

Jan. 30, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Models1920, Mazda, Mazda Co. Founded, scale model, scale models

On this day in the year 1920 the Mazda company was initially founded as a cork producing company. Today this proud and innovative automotive company produces over 1 Mio. cars…

First Monte Carlo Rallye (1911)

Jan. 21, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Models1911, Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo Rallye, scale model, scale models, Volkswagen 1500

Today we celebrate the first Monte Carlo Rallye. On the 21st of January 1911 Prince Albert I incepted the rallye and from the start was intended to demonstrate improvements and…

Coca Cola is incorporated (1889)

Jan. 15, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Models1889, Chevy, Coca Cola, scale model, scale models, soda

On this day 136 years ago one of the most successful companies today was incorporated. This company was the first to actively use Marketing to sell their products and gain…

AMC Formation (1954)

Jan. 14, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Models1954, AMC, AMC Hornet, AMC Javelin, AMC Pacer, scale model, scale models

Today we celebrate the formation of one of the iconic US car manufacturers AMC. On the 14th of January 1954, 76 years ago, the Hudson Motor Car Company merges with…

Happy Birthday Jim Downing (1942)

Jan. 4, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Models1942, HANS-Device, Jim Downing, Mazda, scale model, scale models

Today we celebrate the US racing driver Jim Downing’s 83rd Birthday. Born on the 4th of January 1942 in Atlanta, Georgia, Jim Downing drove for VW, Ford, Toyota, Renault, and…

US National Science Fiction Day

Jan. 2, 2025Selldon0008 Scale Modelsautobot, bumblebee, scale model, scale models, transformer, transformers

Today we celebrate the US’ „National Science Fiction Day”. What way to celebrate this great nation’s great day with a famous American car – the Chevrolet Camaro that can transform…

VIEWBUG Luminary Award

Dez. 26, 2024Selldon0008 Scale Models, VIEWBUG Accredited ImagesLuminary Award, scale model, scale models, VIEWBUG

VIEWBUG wrote: ‚Congratulations! This photo has unlocked the Luminary Award celebrating photographers who inspire others with their creativity and passion, to those who consistently bring light to the community. Whether…