Model Cars
April 1966
Contents
PIT CHATTER
News and Views by the Editor
PROTOTYPE PARADE
First of the new formula cars, Cooper-Maserati V-12, on the cover and in plan
DRAG MEETING
Racing and Exhibition models at BHRA latest meeting
BUILDING A CONCOURS CAR
David Face describes construction of his finalist 1938 Mercedes Benz Type 540K
BRIGHTON TOY FAIR
New items seen for the first time at Brighton Fair
WHEELS & TYRES
Part 1 of a complete breakdown of the market in wheels and tyres in readiness for stricter scrutineering
RACING CAR SHOW
A photofeature with useful pictures for the model fan from the recent 1966 Racing Car Show
NEW FROM AMERICA
Still they come! Some of the latest of the new cars in 1/24 and 1/32 scales . . . many of which will be available here
PROTOTYPE PARADE
A double feature from a new Italian contributor dealing with Ferrari Dinos 166/P and 206/SP
TANKS & MILITARY VEHICLES
This month the Russian heavy tanks K.V.1 and K.V.2 are given in the popular demand scale of 1/76
NEW S.E. LONDON ROAD RACING LEAGUE FORMED
Popularity of endurance racing shown by formation of this new group within the ECRA framework
FOR THE BEGINNER
Making up the Super Shells steering gear . . . a feature really intended to help the newcomer to model car building
TREND OF THE TRADE
Some new items for the modeller
THREE FROM MONOGRAM
These American kits are proving popular over here.
CLUB NEWS
READERS WRITE
Readers have their say with no holds barred . . . or hardly any.

























