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GMP Military Collection’s P-51D Mustang Page 1

SPECS Scale: 1:35 Price: $150 FEATURES > Opening cowl, cockpit, gun and ammo compartments > Operative control surfaces > Articulated/retracting gear > Optional/extra parts (bombs, tanks, wheel chocks) RATING (Scale of 1-5) > Body detail/Paint/Markings 4 > Engine 4 > Undercarriage/Gear 4 > Interior/Cockpit 3 > Presentation/Proportion/Stance 4 > Collectibility 5 Comments GMP’s Glamorous Glen […]

Everything old is new again Page 1

Minichamps North America isnt a new company. Nor is Kyosho. What is new is that Minichamps is acquiring the distribution of Kyoshos entire die-cast line in the U.S. This comes just in time, as Kyosho has a number of cool releases coming down the pike, including the redesigned Shelby Cobra 427S/C (reviewed on page 38). […]

Diecast Franklin Mint M4A3 Sherman Page 1

An Allied workhorse CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE The M4A3 Sherman Tank was crucial to the success of U.S. and Allied ground forces in WW II. General George S. Patton used it with great skill and, with it, became the War’s most accomplished battlefield commander. In service almost for nearly the entire conflict, the Sherman benefited […]

Motor City Classics 1939 Chevrolet DeLuxe wagon Page 1

With the long board hanging out the back and real wooden exterior panels, Motor City Classics 1939 Chevy wagon is a woody-lovers dream machine. The big whitewalls and body-color-matched wheels with polished lug caps really put the final touches on this classic. The 90hp Chevy engine lacks detail, but the slick-folding hood makes up for […]

Corgi Aviation Archive DH Mosquito B Mk XVI Page 2

The Mossie is at its most appealing gear-up in the clean configuration. Note the split windscreen; it gave the bomber Mks a speed edge over the flat-windscreen fighter variants. The outboard cowling can be removed to show the Merlin E76/77. The small scoop housed an ice guard for the carburetor air intake. The unobstructed bomb […]

Diecast GMP Street Fighter 1968 Camaro Page 1

CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE Form or function? Style or substance? Show or go? For as long as art and science have existed, the debate has raged. What is more importantaesthetics or ability? The automotive world has been a high-profile arena for this battle since day one, and even now, more than 100 years into it, […]

The Latest & Greatest Diecast Motorcycles & Cars & where to find them Page 5

CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE Manufacturer Hot Wheels® Model Team Baurtwell ’69 Dodge Charger R/T Scale 1:18 Categories Muscle car, custom Price $25 Notes: a flashy example of classic muscle style with a little modern street-custom flair. Manufacturer Kyosho Model BMW 645Ci coupe Scale 1:43 Categories European, modern Price $25 Notes: BMW’s executive express coupe exudes […]

Customizing Diecast 101: Squirting Flames Page 1

Elthough still in its infancy, the customization of die-cast models is a quickly growing hobby. For the majority of those involved, this extension of model building and die-cast car collecting has evolved into a dance between the two activities. Instead of building a plastic kit straight stock or kit bashing, collectors personalize their collectible die-cast […]

Customizing Diecast 101: Squirting Flames Page 3

10 With the tip of the blade, raise one edge of the tape mask that you want to remove, and then pull it up with tweezers. You’ll now clearly see how the flame design looks on the body. When you’re satisfied with the design, carefully peel the mask off the body and put it temporarily […]

The Latest & Greatest Diecast Motorcycles & Cars & where to find them Page 6

CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE Manufacturer Muscle Machines Model Dodge Hemi Dart ’68 Scale 1:18 Categories Hot-rod, muscle car Price $25 Notes: with screaming orange paint, mammoth velocity stacks and steamroller slicks, it’s about as subtle as a sledgehammer-just like a Hemi oughta be! Manufacturer Muscle Machines Model Acura RSX ’02 Muscle Tuner Scale 1:64 Categories […]