Auto Modeller
April 1980
Contents
Letters To The Editor
Swapmeet
Collectors’ Chat
Fire Fighting Die-casts
Iain Hines reviews some of his favourite fire fighting model vehicles
Auto Modeller Visits Gerald Wingrove
Master modeller Gerald Wingrove recently entertained Noel Smith by talking about his work as modeller and author
Big Mack & The Culpeper Cattle Co.
Modeller Sam Jerret details the building of his IPMS winner
New For ‘80
A special feature on models to look out for in the present year with emphasis on the models on display at the recent Toys and Hobbies Trade Fair at Earls Court
The Daddy Of ‘Em All
Roger Greenslade looks at the precursor of today’s modern slot-racing machines
A Go kart For Your Scalextric Set
Ian Huntly builds a vehicle ideally suited to Scalextric racing
Live Steam On The Road
Basil Harley looks at the later steam models
IPMS Winners
A review of some winning models featured recently at the IPMS Championships
Rewinding For Speed
At one time, they were all doing it — now, due to better engine performance and lack of UK balancing facilities the rewind is becoming a lost art



























