Aircraft
The world of aircraft modelling is hugely varied, offering different scales and types... with more subjects appearing regularly. Established mainstream manufacturers include Airfix, Hasegawa, Trumpeter, Italeri, Revell, Eduard and Special Hobby, but there are many more, such as Arma Hobby, KP, ICM, Roden, AZ Model... the list goes on. Most kits are in styrene, but the world of resin and mixed-media aircraft is growing constantly... especially with the advent of 3D-printing, for accessories and whole kits.
REVELL 1/72 F-89D/J SCORPION
Toni Canfora extols the virtues of 1990s kits... in this case with a full build of Revell's 1/72 F-89 Scorpion.
DETAIL & SCALE CONTINUES P-38 STUDY
Detail & Scale has issued its second volume on the Lockheed P-38 Lightning. Don't miss it if you're planning builds of the type.
1/72 VIGGEN REISSUE FROM SPECIAL HOBBY
Special Hobby has opted to represent an eye-popping special scheme for its latest 1/72 SAAB Viggen boxing.
AIRFIX STARTER SET P-51D MUSTANG
David Holmes discovers fewer parts, but impressive detail, with his build of Airfix's new-tool 1/72 P-51D Mustang Starter Set.
NEW HURRICANE BOXINGS FROM ARMA HOBBY
Arma Hobby has released two new Hawker Hurricane boxings in 1/72 and 1/48 - the former allowing replication of Mk.IIa/b/c airframes, while the latter is a Sea Hurricane.
SPECIAL HOBBY 1/48 NC.710 MARTINET REVIEW
Special Hobby has reworked its 1/48 Siebel Si 204 to offer a licence-built Nord NC.701 Martinet, with markings for French, Polish and Swedish airframes.
AIRFIX’S NEW 1/48 BRISTOL BULLDOG
Learn about the detail and clever design worked into Airfix's all-new 1/48 Bristol Bulldog Mk.II, finished beautifully here by Chris Jones.
CRÉCY’S NEW MACCHI FIGHTERS BOOK
Crécy Publishing’s new reference book 'Macchi Fighters' is an unmissable reference tool if you're building on a theme of World War Two Italian fighter aircraft.
REVISED EDUARD 1/48 HELLCAT BOXING
Eduard has recently issued a revised Weekend Edition of its 1/48 F6F-3 Hellcat.
ICM’S 1/32 TIGER MOTH
Richard Spreckley employs aftermarket details on his build of ICM's 1/32 DH.82A Tiger Moth, in RAF training colours.