Model Collector - Xmas 2017

In the Christmas issue of MC, don’t miss: - A bumper New Releases section, with every model honestly and biasedly reviewed and rated so that you know the score. - All the latest news, including exciting 1:76 scale model bus and 1:50 scale model truck announcements. - Reality check: genuine or fictitious? The first part of a new series examining questionable model liveries. -  A tale of two Turkington’s: two 1:43 scale BTCC BMWs, one being a costly resin offering from Spark, the other being a budget buy die-cast from Atlas Editions, compared. - Desert Island Diecast: two more volunteer castaways take our tough ‘take-five’ collectors’ challenge. - A truly original display: a delightful original Dinky Toys dealer stand reassembled. - A very special fire engine: the fascinating back story to the Matchbox MOY Y-6 Rolls Royce Fire Engine. - Groschenauto: invoking the Spirit of Christmas Past. PLUS - Auction News… What’s it worth? You may be surprised! Stay bang up to date with current secondary market values. - Your Letters: views aired, information shared and some superb projects showcased. - Swapmeet and Events Diary: find out what’s on where, and when. - Must-read columns: this month’s hot topics are 1:24 – ‘the Cinderella scale’ and the downsides of being ‘Spoilt for Choice’