We have a ton of cool stories that will inspire you and get you fired up to build this winter In the last issue we gave you a glimpse of Amalgam's unbelievable scale replica's in our centerfold. In this issue we take a closer look at what it takes to turn out these big buck creations. You might be able to afford the $5,000.00 kit, but wouldn't be cool if you could? Next up is a feature on an amazing VW Camper that you have to see to believe. It ranges high on the "originality" scale Then an old friend of mine Rodney Williams step up and asked if he could contribute some articles to Model...

In this issue we have some fantastic coverage of the Rennsport Porsche Reuion No. 5 from Laguna Seca Raceway, the Danville Concours d'Elegance, and the grand opening of the NEW Petersen Auto Museum. A rare look at the Sparreholm Collection in Sweden Feature cars include a Pro Street Datsun 510 and the Moomjean '32 Roadster. We take you on a "Lincoln Date Night" and more...

Our special story is a close up look of John Teresi's award winning Harley Drag Bike that just won "People's Choice" at NNL West. Rodney builds a cool '32 Ford Roadster. We finish the Datsun 240Z in the second part on building twin Datsuns. Roy builds the Polarlights '65 GTO and is surprised that it is a snap kit Special centerfold is the "Pontuna" custom Pontiac by "Doc" MidKiff. Workbench column continues with a new tool, and we have some great "Web Tips"

44 PAGES Packed with some of the best model cars in the country NNL West model car convention drew just over1,000 model cars filling its packed tables But just like previous year's book, we'll also show you the swap meet, the "Make N' Take," award ceremony & more

Recently we were invited to visit Canepa's amazing automotive facility in Scotts Valley, California in the Santa Cruz mountains. From the outside the shop looks like another office building, but on the inside it's gear head heaven In this special 16 PAGE feature, you're going to see some really amazing cars Then we take you to the sports car races at Laguna Seca, we look back at a visit to Craig Breedlove's "Spirit of America" LSR shop, a peek into the Design Center at the Petersen museum, Toad's '58 Chevy from the movie American Graffiti gets a new lease on life, and Dennis Sastini and his...

In this issue we take you to the always fun Rattle Trap Revival in Valley Ford, CA to see some cool hot rods. We visit the Sonoma Historics and check out some great vintage car racing. A few months later we're back in Sonoma for NASCAR racing. Our project car continues with the Vintage Air insulation in our '30 Coupe. Then 14 pages of the GREAT RACE Including a gorgeous Auburn in our very special centerfold.