This work provides a comprehensive index for model periodicals published between 1971 and 1975. Compiled by Paul Cardwell, it serves as a crucial reference tool for hobbyists and historians interested in the evolution of model building and related industries during this specific period. The index aims to consolidate information scattered across various publications, making research more accessible.

This specialized index is designed for a niche audience of model building enthusiasts and historians. Its value lies in its focused scope, providing a structured gateway to information from a specific five-year period. The utility of such a reference is directly tied to the comprehensiveness and accuracy of its indexing, serving as a foundational resource for detailed research into the hobby's development during the early to mid-1970s.