1/35th Scale Oldsterolli Snap On Scorchy

Snap On Scorchy by Oldsterolli.






Over the last year I noticed something very different and special appear on the front page of TC.

A member called Oldsterolli was making some superb miniature 1/35th Scorcher models and as the months went buy every so often a new version of his miniature marvels would appear, different colour schemes and styles. I then noticed these kits were available for sale. I also build static models as well as RC models, so this was very interesting to me. Then one day I noticed a miniature 1/35th scale Scorcher modelled after my good friend's 7.2inchdriver’s Marco’s Scorcher. Now I had to compliment Oldsterolli on this build, so I emailed him directly to voice my thoughts about his superb models.

Oldsterolli ( Olli ) then surprised me beyond belief, he emailed me pictures of his next 1/35th scale Scorcher and he was modelling my Snap On Scorcher that I had recently made. Now that was the nicest compliment anyone has ever given me and it completely made my day.

I begged Olli to make me one and he very kindly agreed. I immediately bought one of Olli’s Scorchy kits and I have already listed that in my showroom. I believe all are sold now, so I am pleased to have it.

Olli is a really fantastic guy and over these few months we have become good friends. Tamiyaclub is just superb for this.

Olli was sending me progress shots of how he was getting on. I must say he is one, if not THE most tallented modellers on TC. Truly stunning how he does it. It was hard enough to make a 1/10th Snap On Scorcher just amazing how Olli made a 1/35th miniature.


To complete the model I asked my Mate Lee ( He makes the TC repro Decals and did the ones on my Snap On Scorcher ) to make some miniature 1/35th scale decals for the Scorchy. These were delivered in 2 days and the quality of the decals was just superb, even in that scale. Lee you are a Decal Master.
No one comes close.


I then sent the decals directly to Olli.
The day finally arrived when I got a nicely wraped parcel from Olli. All work stopped as all my workmates watched me open the parcel, it was so well wrapped that I had to be extremely careful and not damage anything. All the parts were laid out on the table and we all stood there in awe of what Olli has made.


Olli had made the model in 3 parts just as I had done. The body was modified just as my one was with full interior details and roll cage, then the Driver level had the driver and seat, steering wheel, fire extinguishers wiring and the driver even had the drinks bottle tube in his mouth. I also noticed that Olli had added goggles with lenses ( How amazing is that ???????).


Then came the next surprise and it was a BIG one. Olli had connected the drivers head via a miniature wire to the steering, so when you steered the wheels the head would look in the direction the wheels were pointing. This is what the 1/10th version did. TRULY AMAZING attention to detail.


The body clips on beautifully to the chassis to complete the model. Even the suspension works !!!!


Olli then presented the model on a polished alloy plate so you could view the identical 1/35th scale alloy chassis that he made. He even made some miniature display stands.
That’s not all !!!!.


Olli then presented the model with a certificate with a note on the back for me, Class !!!! Olli also sent 2 CD’s with the build in pictures of Snap On Scorchy and a full history of how he made the models and all the different versions he has made.


Once you see how far Olli goes to get these models made then you just appreciate what a bargain they were to buy.


Snap On Scorchy now sits proudly in my collection next to its Big Brother.


I am So Honoured and proud to have Olli’s work in my collection.




I SALUTE YOU OLLI. And Thank you.