Model Collector – August 2019

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WE TRY BEFORE YOU BUY All you need to

know before buying your next model

GT Spirit Porsche 911 (964) Speedster Turbo Look

n 1:18 scale n rrp £131.99 n 2,274 pcs ncat no. GT200

Oxford Diecast Land Rover Series IIA, Royal Mail

n 1:43 scale n rrp £18.95 n cat no. 43LR2AS002

Oxford Diecast JCB J220 Millionth Machine

n 1:76 scale n rrp £18.95 n cat no. 76JS002

Dom's verdict I can't say I'm all that enamoured

with the real machine's looks but, be that as it may,

GT Spirit's model honestly, and with flair, gets both the

shape and the detail absolutely right. Not only that,

but the finish is outstanding.

Dom's verdict Decorated as a Post Office Recovery

vehicle, Oxford Diecast's IIA looks wonderful in this bright

Royal Mail livery with yellow lettering. It's a good looking

and well detailed model that is sure to prove a popular addition

to both Land Rover focused and Royal Mail themed collections.

Dom's verdict Based on an excellent casting, this version-

looks great in the special chrome plating of the commemorative

JCB it represents. The great British success story behind it is

just as impressive: one million machines made by May 2013,

and one third of those in the six years run up to that date.

Super model of an ugly car n RATING: 9/10

CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call John Ayrey on 01274 594119 for stockist advice

Pat's patrol n RATING: 9/10

CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 8850 for stockist advice

Digging for Britain n RATING: 9/10

CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 8850 for stockist advice