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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
Le Mans legends - Stephen Paul Hardy focuses on some of the latest motorsport must-haves
WIN a 1:18 Capri Mk2 - Dont miss this opportunity to add OttOmobile's stunning limited edition to your collection
Chalk & cheese - Three super scale models each conveying automobile trends distinct to the nations and eras they hail from examined
New Releases - Every model reviewed S rated, so that you know the score
News - Stay bang up to date with what's happening in the small scale world
News - All the latest, hot off the press
New Releases - 10 pages of honest unbiased assessements
Desert Island Diecast - Ian McDermott takes castaway liberties by selecting not the usual six of the best but his own personal top ten
Panda parade - Kevin Brock spans 40 years of Fiat, and SEAT, Panda production and explores the many small scale options for
The Tracco, Part 2 - Richard Young continues his journey through the history of the Aidershot S District Traction Co Ltd
Dodging bullets - Graham Cook salutes the Dodge ambulances and the American Field Service
Spotlight on Le Mans legends - Exiciting new contenders for motorsport enthusiasts volunteers who served with 8th Army during World War II
Dinky Toys articulated vehicles - Michael Driver concludes his look at these loads of fun commercials with 1960s'/70s' packed with play value offerings
The Tracco, Part 2 - Richard Young continues his journey through the history of the Aidershot 8 District Traction Co Ltd
Your letters - Views aired and fascinating
Signing Off - Stephen Paul Hardy recalls 007 heaven and Corgi Toys's iconic DB5 information shared
Swapmeets and events - What's on where, and when
Chalk and cheese - Three very different releases, all distinct to the nations and eras they hail from examined
Reviewed & rated:
Nostalgia articulated - Dinky Toys 1960s'/70s' packed with play value commercials explored
Tracco - Models with which to represent the buses operated by Aidershot & District from 1912-1944
Dodging bullets - Saluting the World War II American Field Service crews and their vehicles in miniature
Panda parade - The numerous options for our display cabinets offered by 40 years of Fiat's popular, practical little classic
Article Snippets
Welcome:
They say art reflects life and while one of the main focuses of this title has always been how successfully, or not, various forms of transport have been scaled down by toy and model manufacturers, likewise as MC's editorial team has gradually been reduced in size over the years (a scenario that's been playing out in all manner of businesses and not just in the publishing industry) we've also faced the challenge of making sure the wheels don't come off the bus, so to speak. Luckily, Julie, MC's designer, and I have the support of a fantastic team of freelance contributors and the best and most interactive readership we could ever wish for. I am, therefore, full of admiration for all those who on a voluntary basis regularly commit their free time to editing model club magazines, for the most part flying solo and with absolutely no budget at their disposal.
I recently learnt that Will Roe, the editor who has spent the past 18 years in the hot seat at the Coventry Diecast Model Club (remarkably celebrating its 45th anniversary this year), has finally decided it's time to hand over the reigns, and the constant stream of deadlines, to fellow club member Maz Woolley (the two will, however, first be working together on a special bumper anniversary issue that CDMC members will receive this June). Will and I regularly correspond via email, so I found it typical of his sweet and humble nature when he messaged to explain how thrilled he'd been that the Club's Chairman, Mick (Mixxy) Russell, and Maz had between them converted an ex-Tober Models James 3 wheeler van into a 1920s' Di Dimascios ice cream van (a nostalgic favourite of his) for him as a retirement gift. He even included some photos, which I know he won't mind me sharing with you.
Call me sentimental, but what makes this model even more adorable is that it's all about appreciation of the fact that the most generous gift we can give anyone is our time.
Enjoy your read.
They say art reflects life and while one of the main focuses of this title has always been how successfully, or not, various forms of transport have been scaled down by toy and model manufacturers, likewise as MC's editorial team has gradually been reduced in size over the years (a scenario that's been playing out in all manner of businesses and not just in the publishing industry) we've also faced the challenge of making sure the wheels don't come off the bus, so to speak. Luckily, Julie, MC's designer, and I have the support of a fantastic team of freelance contributors and the best and most interactive readership we could ever wish for. I am, therefore, full of admiration for all those who on a voluntary basis regularly commit their free time to editing model club magazines, for the most part flying solo and with absolutely no budget at their disposal.
I recently learnt that Will Roe, the editor who has spent the past 18 years in the hot seat at the Coventry Diecast Model Club (remarkably celebrating its 45th anniversary this year), has finally decided it's time to hand over the reigns, and the constant stream of deadlines, to fellow club member Maz Woolley (the two will, however, first be working together on a special bumper anniversary issue that CDMC members will receive this June). Will and I regularly correspond via email, so I found it typical of his sweet and humble nature when he messaged to explain how thrilled he'd been that the Club's Chairman, Mick (Mixxy) Russell, and Maz had between them converted an ex-Tober Models James 3 wheeler van into a 1920s' Di Dimascios ice cream van (a nostalgic favourite of his) for him as a retirement gift. He even included some photos, which I know he won't mind me sharing with you.
Call me sentimental, but what makes this model even more adorable is that it's all about appreciation of the fact that the most generous gift we can give anyone is our time.
Enjoy your read.
