BUILD AN ‘APOCALYPTIC’ 1973
FORD FALCON XB GT

Get 2 FREE issues + 4 FREE gifts
+ 33% DISCOUNT on your display case!

START BUILDING YOUR
FORD FALCON XB GT TODAY!

Build your own superb die-cast model of the show-stopping 1973 XB GT variant,
complete with ‘shaker hood” and supercharger.

BUILD THIS
ONE-OF-A-KIND MODEL

Realistic engine, police siren and ‘blower belt’ sounds!
Don’t miss the chance to see these remote controlled features!

2 FREE ISSUES + 4 FREE GIFTS + 33% DISCOUNT on your display case.
Offer only available for pre-orders up to 10/31/2024.

Your free issue will include your digital magazine as well as the next set of high-quality parts to continue your build.

A 4 piece cleaning kit to keep your model in top condition.

With your 2nd delivery you will receive an additional FREE issue & parts.

Display the Ford Falcon XB GT with this eye-catching tin poster!

This metal display plaque features fascinating information about your Ford Falcon XB GT model!

Your very own ‘post-apocalyptic’ jerry can hip flask to fuel yourself through the wasteland as you complete your model.

RECEIVE a 33% DISCOUNT on your fantastic, custom-made display case including an LED bar to display your completed model in all of its glory.

* Images not to scale. Items may vary. Gifts only available while stock lasts. Offer subject to change.

WANT MORE?
GO PREMIUM

Upgrade to a premium subscription and you’ll receive this fantastic, custom-made display case including a remote controlled LED bar to display your completed model in all of its glory.

Items may vary. Display case given with issue 110.

YOUR VERY OWN
OUTBACK DIORAMA

In your last 10 issues, build your very own outback diorama as the perfect home for your Ford Falcon!

BUILD A UNIQUE
FORD FALCON XB GT

Learn all about the Ford Falcon and assemble a superb 1:8 scale die-cast model of a specially modified 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT, with numerous working features including moving parts, illuminating lights and realistic sounds. This sensational vehicle is based on a Ford Falcon XB GT, an Australian ‘muscle car’ from the 1970s that has been customised for a ‘post-apocalyptic’ setting.

INCREDIBLE
FEATURES!

OPENING DOOR, BONNET & BOOT

To enable you to see the detailed interior features.

ACTIVE STEERING WHEEL

Front wheels are turned by the steering wheel.

INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION & ROTATING WHEELS

Featuring realistic BF Goodrich tyres.

WIND-DOWN WINDOWS

Handle inside the door winds down the window halfway.

ILLUMINATING LED HEADLIGHTS

Super-bright LED bulbs activated by an RC fob.

REALISTIC DETAILS

From the chrome exhausts to the replica engine, everything is accurately reproduced.

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES

Front and rear lights, left and right signals, authentic engine sound, start-up booster motor and realistic police siren.

INSIDE YOUR
DIGITAL MAGAZINE

With each issue of your magazine you’ll find easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions as well as engaging features about the Ford Falcon.

Specially commissioned 3D images are accompanied by detailed instruction & build tips to help you easily assemble your unique replica of the ‘apocalyptic’ 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT.

First unveiled in 1960, the Ford Falcon was produced in Australia for more than half a century. Discover the fascinating story of the model that was known as ‘The Great Australian Road Car’.

A look at some of the many examples of Fords that have appeared in movies, including Gran Torino, Goldfinger, Need For Speed & Bullitt. No other car marque has so many on-screen stars.

Car tuning and customisation has become a form of art. Find out how the first cars were adapted to suit the desires of their owners and check out some of the world’s most extreme modified cars.

A feature on motoring innovations, technological developments and automotive visionaries, covering vehicles from the 1953 General Motors Firebird 1 XP-21 to the 2020 Tesla Cybertruck.

STEP-BY-STEP
INSTRUCTIONS

Easy to follow, illustrated instructions can be found on our “Download Centre” where you can download them all and start building your model wherever you are!

DOWNLOAD NOW

HOW IT WORKS

Each month you will receive your FORD FALCON XB GT kits delivered straight to your door.

Each issue costs $13.99, with the exception of Issue 1 at $4.99 and issue 2 and issue 3 which are FREE. Premium subscribers pay $1.49 (except pre-orders $1) extra per issue. You will receive 4 FREE gifts during the course of your collection.

Subscribe now and receive your first delivery. You will receive Issue 1 at the special price of $4.99 + Issue 2 FREE, within 10-12 business days.

Every month receive a delivery and all you need to build your large scale model.

Sit back, relax and enjoy building your Ford Falcon XB GT and receive further FREE gifts throughout the collection.

HISTORY OF THE FORD FALCON

The GT version of the Ford Falcon XB was unveiled at the end of 1973. Its refined style, and its power and performance made it a cult car that is still admired today by a legion of fans of the popular Ford automobile.

The aim of the Australian designers of the XB iteration of the Ford Falcon was to give the model a more aggressive style, partly incorporating the DNA of the Ford Mustang, a model that at that time was not being commercialised in Australia.

The most obvious changes could be seen at the front, with a new, more voluminous bonnet, the new design of the split grille with a plastic honeycomb pattern finished in matt black and with the sidelights and turn signals now placed below the revised bumpers.

At the rear, the saloon incorporated larger wrap-around tail lights and the bumper was slightly modified. The most admired version of this line was the GT. Available with four-door and coupe bodywork, the Ford Falcon XB GT was powered by an American 351 cu in Cleveland V8 engine that – fed by a four-barrel Holley 750 carburettor – delivered 300 hp. The standard engine was connected to a four-speed manual gearbox, but it could optionally be coupled to the three-speed FMX automatic gearbox.

The standard axle ratios were 3:1 for manual transmission and 2.75:1 for automatic, although these ratios could optionally be inverted. The brake discs on all four wheels were servo-assisted and turbo-cooled. Inside, the complete set of instruments included a speedometer reading to 140 mph (225 km/h) and a tachometer to 8,000 rpm, combined with dials indicating temperature, fuel level, ammeter and oil pressure, as well as an electric clock. The steering wheel was three-spoke and the front seats were reclining.

A series of accessories could be customised in the Ford Falcon GT such as a sunroof, electric windows, a vinyl roof and a radio-cassette sound system. The exterior reflected the model’s sporty styling with exclusive colours, bumpers matching the bodywork, a ‘GT351’ badge on the wings, details in matt black that contrasted with the predominant colour, and twin exhausts. The front featured quartz-iodine fog lamps and the model was identified by a red GT badge in the bottom-left section of the grille.

The Ford Falcon XB line’s GT was the swan song for the most powerful version of the Australian Falcon. The initials would return in 1992 with the EB GT to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the GT.

Model specifications 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT

Engine: Front mounted, longitudinal, 90 degree, 351 ci Cleveland V8
Displacement: 5.8 l
Power: 224kW @ 5,400 rpm
Torque: 515 Nm @ 3,400 rpm
Fuel Tank: 79.6 l ( 17.5 gal)
Transmission: 4 speed manual or 3 speed automatic
Length: 4,813 mm ( 189.5 in)
Width: 1,969 mm (51.9 in)
Wheelbase: 2,819 mm (111.0 in)
Weight: 1,587 Kg (3,500 lb)
Exhaust system: Cast-iron manifold, low restriction twin exhaust
Brakes: Servo-assisted discs
Front Suspension: Independent angle poised ball joint, coil springs, shock absorbers, wishbones
& anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension: Hotchkiss type with semi-elliptic leaf springs, shock absorbers and live axle
Wheels & Tyres: 6.0 x 14 in steel ‘12 slot’, chrome dress rim; E70HR14

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS

NEVER MISS AN ISSUE

CANCEL ANY TIME

EXCLUSIVE FREE GIFTS

SECURE PAYMENT

MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT ONLINE

BUILD THE ICONIC
FORD FALCON XB GT

Model Features

FAQs

Below are the most frequently asked questions which we have answered.

Please check here before you get in contact with us, as you may find we have already answered your question.

ABOUT THE MODEL COLLECTION

What is The Iconic Ford Falcon XB GT collection?

With this collection construct the high-quality die-cast model, the 1973 Ford Falcon GT XB classic. The Australian post-apocalyptic car. Each week follow expert step-by-step guides, showing you the tips, tricks and techniques to build this powerful looking customised car. The Ford Falcon features realistic detailing, moving wheels, opening doors, and the prominent through-the-hood supercharger. It comes with lighting and authentic sounds, coming from the eight rocker exhausts and the whine of the supercharger.

The accompanying magazine explores the fascinating world of cars from early hot rods and low-ride customisations to famous cars from the silver screen.

What are the model’s specifications?

Scale: 1:8
Length: 62cm
Width: 25cm
Height: 19cm
Weight: 7+kg
Materials: die-cast metal, ABS, PVC, GPPS

When will I receive my first delivery?

PRE-ORDER PREMIUM & STANDARD COLLECTION

After placing your pre-order, you will receive the first delivery at the end of October 2024. You will be notified when it is about to ship via email. Each monthly delivery thereafter will be dispatched once your monthly subscription payment has been processed.

ORDERS RECEIVED AFTER THE 31st OCTOBER 2024

You will receive the first delivery in November 10 to 12 business days after placing your order. Each monthly delivery thereafter will be dispatched once your monthly subscription payment has been processed.

Are issues available digitally?

Yes, all issues will be available via our FORD FALCON XB GT Download Center where you can find all the step-by-step instructions, as well as engaging features about the Ford Falcon.

Look for the cloud and arrow next to your customer account.

https://www.hachette-collections.com/en-us/download-center/

How many packs are there in the collection?

There are 130 issues in the model collection.

How much does each issue (Kit) cost?

Premium Pre-Order Offer – Only available for a limited period

Kit 1 comes at the special price of $4.99 for all pre-order customers.
Kit 2 is FREE.
S&H is FREE.
PLUS, you will receive a discount of 33% on your display case, only if you take the Pre-Order offer.
2nd Delivery.
Kit 3 is FREE.

Standard Offer

Kit 1 comes at the special price of $4.99 for all customers.
Kit 2 is FREE.
Kit 3 is FREE.
S&H is FREE.
Kit 4 onwards is priced at $13.99.
S&H is $2.50 per issue for US subscribers. Plus, sales tax when applicable.

Premium Offer

Kit 1 comes at the special price of $4.99 for all customers.
Kit 2 is FREE.
Kit 3 is FREE.
S&H is FREE.
Kit 4 onwards is priced at $15.48.
S&H is $2.50 per issue for US subscribers. Plus, sales tax when applicable.

When will I receive the DISPLAY CASE IN THE PREMIUM COLLECTION?

The display case will be sent with issue 110.

What are the diorama’s dimensions?

The outback diorama dimensions are approximately 500mm x 800mm.

What payment methods are available?

Visa, Mastercard or PayPal.

Have you received my subscription request? - I have not had confirmation.

If you have subscribed online, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, please contact our Customer Service Team since there may have been a problem receiving your order, or an error with the email address used on your order form.

What are the subscription gifts and when will I receive them?

Your subscription gifts will be delivered throughout the duration of your subscription in separate packages, rather than all at once. In the event of any gift being out of stock, or due to any circumstance beyond the control of the publisher, it will be replaced by another of equal or greater value.

1st delivery – one of your two Kits will be FREE. Shipment & Handling is FREE.
2nd delivery – you will receive your model cleaning kit.
4th delivery – you will receive your FREE Tin Poster.
6th delivery – you will receive your metal display plaque containing all the facts and figures about the FORD FALCON XB GT.
8th delivery – you will receive your FREE Jerry Can Hip Flask.

Items may vary and are subject to change.

Can I get the free subscription gifts without subscribing?

No, sorry, but if you’d like to subscribe you can do so here.

PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

How does the premium subscription work?

The premium subscription is an exclusive offer giving you the opportunity to receive your premium display case with issue 110 by paying only $1.49 extra per issue ($1 for PRE-ORDERS up to 10/31/2024). That means as a premium subscriber you get all of the benefits of a regular subscription (including the subscription gifts), plus you receive your custom-made display case complete with an LED bar.

How can I get a premium subscription?

You can begin a premium subscription by subscribing here and selecting the premium subscription option.

When will I receive my premium subscription gift?

You will receive your premium display case with issue 110. Please note that this will be sent separately to your usual dispatch including issue 110.

If I cancel my subscription am I able to pay the remaining premium payment to receive the additional items?

No, premium items are only available if your subscription is still running.

MANAGING MY SUBSCRIPTION AND UPDATING MY DETAILS

What if I move house?

Please contact our Customer Service Team to let them know your new address and we will update your details accordingly. Please note you cannot change your delivery address for your subscription online.

What if my card is expired or my payment details changed? How can I update my details securely?

Please give us a call using the details in the contact section. Please make sure that you don’t share any of your payment or card information by email.

REPLACEMENTS, RETURNS AND CANCELLATION

How do I cancel my subscription?

You can cancel at any time giving 28 days’ notice – please contact our Customer Service Team via telephone or email.

How do I return a pack?

If you subscribe and decide for whatever reason not to keep a received issue – please contact our Customer Service Team via telephone or email.

I have not received all my packs or gifts; how can you help?

We are sorry to hear that. If you have recently subscribed, please allow up to 10 to 12 days for the delivery of your first parcel. Our Customer Service Team can resolve this for you, please just get in touch using one of the methods in the contact section. If you email the team, please include your name and order number in the subject line.

Why have I received the wrong pack?

We will replace all your packs with the correct ones. In order for us to arrange for a replacement, please contact our Customer Service Team via phone or email. If you email the team, please include your name and subscription reference in the subject line.

What should I do if I receive a damaged Kit?

We replace any damaged pack free of charge. Please contact our Customer Service Team.

CONTACT

Email:

Email our customer service team:

customerserviceus@hachette-service.com

EMAIL US

Phone:

Call the Customer Services hotline on:

US Toll Free:
(888) 664-5647

Chat:

Chat with one of customer service team.

CHAT NOW

Your location is set to USA