Philippe de Lespinay Memories Posts

Designer Notes: Professional Slot Car Racing

Designer Notes: Professional Slot Car Racing

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

Designer Notes: The First Magnet Traction Slot Cars

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

Designer Notes: Unreleased Heller Porsche 911R

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

Designer Notes: Balsa Wood Cox Alfa Romeo 33 Slot Car

 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

Designer Notes: Heller Morane-Sauliner 406

 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

Designer Notes: Heller Ferrari 512M

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

Designer Notes: Heller Lotus 49B

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

Designer Notes: Heller Brabham Ford BT26

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

Designer Notes: Unreleased Heller Matra kits

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

Designer Notes: Heller Liore et Olivier 45 Bomber Kit

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 […]

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