October issue: What's New - this month's latest diecast models

Here is a selection of the latest diecast model releases as chosen by the Diecast Collector team:

EXCLUSIVE FIRST EDITIONS

Leyland RTL – Central SMT
PRICE £27.99 LIMIT NOT SPECIFIED SCALE 1/76 REF NO 36003

An interesting new version of the revised RT casting from EFE, portraying an ex-London Transport RTL which came into the Scottish Bus Group fleet with the takeover in the 1960s of independent Chieftain of Hamilton, offers an interesting livery variation. www.exclusivefirsteditions.com

OXFORD DIECAST

MAN TGX XLX and curtain-sider –Eddie Stobart
PRICE £19.99 LIMIT 2000 SCALE 1/76 REF NO MAN06CS

With a good level of detail for the small scale, this MAN is very nicely-finished in the latest version of the high-profile company’s colours. Just right for commemorating the 40th Anniversary of this independent company, with around 1300 tractor units and over 2600 trailers – and still growing... www.oxforddiecast.co.uk

HOT WHEELS ELITE

Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB
PRICE £32.99 LIMIT NOT SPECIFIED SCALE 1/43 REF NO P9961

The ‘Passo Corto’ short wheelbase was one of the most important GT racers of its time. One of its finest moments was winning the 1960 Le Mans GT category, and fourth place overall. This beautiful model comes in midnight blue, has gorgeous etched-metal wheel spokes, and even taped headlamps. www.hotwheels-elite.com

OXFORD DIECAST

Volvo FH Boniface Recovery Vehicle – Sovereign Recovery
PRICE £18.99 LIMIT 2000 SCALE 1/76 REF NO VOL02REC

The Volvo again, this time with well-represented recovery bodywork, in the livery of a high-profile recovery company which covers the London-area and works for many of the leading bus operators. Just the thing to pose with a ‘broken down’ modern bus model. www.oxforddiecast.co.uk

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