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Diecast Collector

May 01 2025
Magazine

Diecast Collector is the most popular UK model collecting magazine, featuring both vintage collectables and the brand-new diecast releases. The monthly magazine is written and edited by collectors with a passion for the subject and includes a wide range of in-depth features and supplements on models old and new.

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Diecast Collector

CALLING ALL FANS OF THE PROFESSIONALS

SPARK ANNOUNCES CLASSIC ENDURANCE RACING REPLICAS

LATEST 1/43 CLASSIC RALLY CAR FROM SPARK

RETROMOBILE - A TALE OF TWO CADILLACS • During his annual pilgrimage, Charles Barnett was impressed by the transformation of a mundane basic model into something really special.

YOUR COLLECTION IN PRINT NEXT MONTH!

OUT & ABOUT AT RACE RETRO • Charles Barnett paid a visit…

NEXT MONTH • JUNE 2025 Issue 332

What’s new… • Our team of experts take a look at this month’s model releases, including fine handbuilt replicas, scale construction and the latest in farm models.

NEW DETAILED REPLICA FROM ARTITEC

MAKING FRIENDS WITH NOREV’S FUNKY CITROËN AMI IS JUST THE TONIC YOU NEED

OTTOMOBILE DELIVERS VW’S SCORCHING HOT DESERT WIND OF THE SEVENTIES…

Latest masterpieces from AutoCult… • Stephen Paul Hardy brings us right up to date with news of AutoCult’s latest exclusive 1/43 sealed resin models including some very limited quantity releases…

Rolling with Kess • Mike Coupe looks at the new 1947 Rolls Royce Phantom III Labourdette Vutotal Cabriolet, from Kess Models.

The K3 evolution • After Porsche officially lost interest in the 935 by 1978, some privateer teams took the task of further developing it. Francisco Mota looks at what German specialists Kremer Racing made of the original car, with their K3 evolution version.

70 years of the Citroën DS • Andrew Ralston gives you an overview of Citroën DS models, from the 'hard to find' to the collecting classics.

Simply magnificent • David Lynn explores the choice of 1/43 models of the evocative Rover 3-Litre and 3.5-Litre, possibly Solihull’s most iconic car design.

The USAF Thunderbirds F-16C • Jarrod Cotter looks at one of the Hobby Master models of the 1/72 scale USAF Thunderbirds F-16s.

Ford Fiesta Mk1 Monte Carlo Rally • In which Steve Coles compares models of the same car… but in a variety of differing sizes and scales!

Take it off! • David Boxall takes a look at one of Corgi’s most ingenious inventions.

Superfast 1969-1982 • Charting the evolution of the Matchbox Superfast range during the Lesney years, from 1969 to 1982.

A-Z of diecast • This month’s offering is reminiscent of the League of Nations, reckons Alwyn Brice.

TOP VINTAGE MODEL • DTCA Chairman, Michael Driver, picks another vintage favourite from Dinky…

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TOYFAIR TIMES

Dinky Toys for boys – and girls! • Hazel Ralston considers the world of model collecting, through different eyes…

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