Model Collector – December 2018

In the December 2018 issue of MC, don’t miss:

A truly scrumptious prize draw, with the chance to win one of five copies of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in special 50th Anniversary packaging, in your choice of DVD or Blu-ray format
New for Q2: yet more of the exciting new Oxford Diecast tooling for spring 2019 revealed
All you need to create a splendid Corgi Toys-style model display stand, including a template and easy to follow, step-by-step, construction instructions
Lone Star Land Rovers Part 1: join us as we embark on a journey that spans four decades of production
Still Spritely at 60: the gorgeous 1:43 scale models with which to mark the diamond anniversary of Austin Healey’s fab little ‘frogeye’ Sprite
Car-based Commer vans: the numerous contemporary toys and models explored
Bristol passion: the rather curious choice of the Bristol Type 173 as Dinky’s first foray into helicopters re-examined
Sierra launch models: a look back at how Ford capitalised on the launch of its replacement for the Cortina by working closely with toy manufacturers of the day
Feuer-Ware: an update on the latest additions to WIKING’s line-up

PLUS

13 pages of honest, unbiased new model reviews
Big news from the small-scale world, including some exciting future model announcements
What’s it worth? Find out as we report back on the secondary market prices realised in the auction salesrooms and online
Your Letters: views aired, information shared and some superb, and now very rare, Micro Models showcased
Find out what’s on where, and when, in our Swapmeets and Events Diary