About FODIMO
FODIMO (Ford Die-cast Model Collection) is a fast, read-only catalog for exploring die-cast Ford models. It runs on Blazor Server with data hosted in Azure SQL Database and images delivered via Cloudinary CDN.
What you’ll find
FODIMO aggregates model information from curated sources and personal notes, then presents it in two friendly layouts: a powerful Grid for filtering/sorting and a visual Cards view. Each model’s details page shows specs and photos (served via Cloudinary CDN).
- ✓ Manufacturers, scales, colors, body styles, and categories
- ✓ Fast sort, filter, and search
- ✓ Card view for quick scanning
- ✓ Model details with photos
- ✓ Read-only public site; single admin curates data
How to use
- Search in the Grid toolbar.
- Sort & filter columns to refine results.
- Switch between Grid and Cards.
- Open details for specs and photos.
Technology
- Hosted on Azure App Service (Web App)
- Data stored in Azure SQL Database
- Runtime: Blazor Server on .NET 8 LTS
- UI: Syncfusion Blazor + Bootstrap 5
- Images: Cloudinary CDN
Design goals
- • Fast browsing of large catalogs
- • Clean, responsive layout
- • Stable, maintainable stack
- • Clear separation of public and admin
Admin & data
FODIMO is a personal/hobby catalog. Public pages are read-only; a single administrator maintains lookup tables and models in a secure admin area.
Brand names, logos, and model trademarks are the property of their respective owners. FODIMO is not affiliated with Ford Motor Company or any model manufacturers.