Model Collector - November 2017

In the December issue of MC, don’t miss: -The latest update on the hobby’s hottest news story. - Honest, unbiased reviews in the No. 1 Guide to New Releases. - Desert Island Diecast: two more of your fellow readers reveal their ‘take five’ model choices. - Dinky Toys’ Foden Gun Tractor resurrected! The story of how a magnificent planned but never released model has been brought to life using original factory drawing board plans. - The Fast Facts: a crash course in the basics of motorsport model anatomy. - “Because I was inverted”: highly inspirational hot shots of a Top Gun inspired collection. - From 200-400 mph: a celebration of the wheel driven, aero engine Land Speed Record monsters and the models that represent them. - A tale of two Dinky Toys Mercedes trucks: a fascinating look at what a difference a decade made. - Rio Grande: the virtues of this Italian model manufacturer’s early issues and why, despite technological advances in manufacturing, they certainly shouldn’t be overlooked. - 50 Shades of Anglia Part 2 – the completion of a scaled down tribute to Ford’s fabulously fun and highly versatile little British classic. PLUS - Your Letters: views aired, model mysteries shared and some superb projects showcased. - Auction News: stay bang up to date with current secondary market values as we report back from the salesrooms and eBay auctions. - Swapmeet and Events Diary – find out what’s on where, and when.