Model Collector was edtablished in 1987. Its first editor became Richard West and I think that during his time a magazine was the most exciting and in...

Model Auto Review was established in 1982 by Rod Ward. This magazine had a very high reputation during 30 years. MAR was publushing news from all over...

@graeme-ogg I read some your articles in Model Auto Review by Rod Ward. Seems that you have deep knoweledge about modeld. How can I connect with you?

I suspect that initial brass pattern was cteated by Martin Field. After SAMS had produced 300 units it was sold to Motor City USA and reworked by Pete...

@graeme-ogg Do you know any information about Richard? As far as I know during 2000s he concentrated on microcars but now his main business is LRC com...

I was able to find photo from Richard's website.

Would be nice to see photos of the real model. I assume that some members of the forum have this piece in collection. By the way SAMS made many othe...

In the end of 70s- early 80s Tantal/Radon made this model. It was packed in 2 types of boxes- with the images of Tu- 144 or Il- 86. Now these models i...

Thanks everybody for reading my reviews in MAR online. Modern world isn't just and nowadays nobody is interested in deep researches. I decided to reti...

Today we continue watching mini catalogue by Eligor. The pages which I show today contain a selection of Fords V8 pickups in different liveries, ine...

Fantastic job! Kinsmart isn't so bad. It has good shape and after some upgrade you can make wonderful model.  

The next days we continue our journey to the world of the old magazines and will watch not only MAR but also Model Collector and Diecast Collector. ...

Hardcover shows us several interesting models. On thr top there is 1/43 Austin K8 Three Way Van by Classic Commercials. This white metal brand by Bo...