Model Collector Magazine - February 2016

In this issue

In the February issue of Model Collector, on sale on Jan 22, don’t miss:
• 10-pages of the very latest releases – all honestly and biasedly reviewed and rated
• A close-up inspection of Corgi’s new 1:72 Short Sunderland Mk III and the heroic World War II tale behind the aircraft this first release on the new tooling is based on
• A look back to the days when motors were still made in London and the challenge presented by putting together a collection of the cars once manufactured in the Capital
• A model salute to the Austin Champ, Britain’s post-war answer to the Jeep • Part 2 of the history of Porsche Spyders in motorsport, which keeps track of how our model manufacturers have captured them along the way • The unique Rover 75 models in one reader’s collection, created through chops and changes • A not to be missed feature for fans of The Simpsons’ comic capers, focusing on Hot Wheels rendition of ‘The Homer' • The full SP on how years of speculation have come to an end since two legendary French Dinky sets recently surfaced
Plus * Latest news, including details of the French Dinky toy that’s just sold for an astonishing €20,000! * Your letters: the hobby’s hottest forum, with views aired and information shared * Auction and eBay results: keeping you bang up to date with current values and news of forthcoming sales * Our swapmeet and events diary listing: informing you what’s on where, and when Enjoy your read!