Philippe de Lespinay Memories Archives

Designer Notes: Professional Slot Car Racing

Sep 09 2016

NOTE: THIS IS THE FINAL INSTALLMENT IN THIS SERIES. We want to thank Mr. de Lespinay for sharing his archives with us and hope you enjoyed reading these posts! You can see an index of previous entries here. Philippe de Lespinay started with Heller, the French model kit company in the 1960s as a designer and project […]

Designer Notes: The First Magnet Traction Slot Cars

Sep 02 2016 2 Comments

Philippe de Lespinay started with Heller, the French model kit company in the 1960s as a designer and project engineer. He also also worked for Cox, who are now known for their remote control and gas powered vehicles, but also created many kits over the years. More recently, he was the curator of the Los […]

Designer Notes: Unreleased Heller Porsche 911R

Aug 26 2016

Philippe de Lespinay started with Heller, the French model kit company in the 1960s as a designer and project engineer. He also also worked for Cox, who are now known for their remote control and gas powered vehicles, but also created many kits over the years. More recently, he was the curator of the Los […]

Designer Notes: Balsa Wood Cox Alfa Romeo 33 Slot Car

Aug 19 2016 2 Comments

Philippe de Lespinay started with Heller, the French model kit company in the 1960s as a designer and project engineer. He also also worked for Cox, who are now known for their remote control and gas powered vehicles, but also created many kits over the years. More recently, he was the curator of the Los […]

Designer Notes: Heller Morane-Sauliner 406

Aug 12 2016 2 Comments

Philippe de Lespinay started with Heller, the French model kit company in the 1960s as a designer and project engineer. He also also worked for Cox, who are now known for their remote control and gas powered vehicles, but also created many kits over the years. More recently, he was the curator of the Los […]

Designer Notes: Heller Ferrari 512M

Aug 05 2016 1 Comment

Philippe de Lespinay started with Heller, the French model kit company in the 1960s as a designer and project engineer. He also also worked for Cox, who are now known for their remote control and gas powered vehicles, but also created many kits over the years. More recently, he was the curator of the Los […]

Designer Notes: Heller Lotus 49B

Jul 29 2016

Philippe de Lespinay started with Heller, the French model kit company in the 1960s as a designer and project engineer. He also also worked for Cox, who are now known for their remote control and gas powered vehicles, but also created many kits over the years. More recently, he was the curator of the Los […]

Designer Notes: Heller Brabham Ford BT26

Jul 22 2016

Philippe de Lespinay started with Heller, the French model kit company in the 1960s as a designer and project engineer. He also also worked for Cox, who are now known for their remote control and gas powered vehicles, but also created many kits over the years. More recently, he was the curator of the Los […]

Designer Notes: Unreleased Heller Matra kits

Jul 15 2016

Philippe de Lespinay started with Heller, the French model kit company in the 1960s as a designer and project engineer. He also also worked for Cox, who are now known for their remote control and gas powered vehicles, but also created many kits over the years. More recently, he was the curator of the Los […]

Designer Notes: Heller Liore et Olivier 45 Bomber Kit

Jul 08 2016

Philippe de Lespinay started with Heller, the French model kit company in the 1960s as a designer and project engineer. He also also worked for Cox, who are now known for their remote control and gas powered vehicles, but also created many kits over the years. More recently, he was the curator of the Los […]