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Latest in Hornby Magazine
Hornby Magazine May 2021
Welcome to the latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM167, May 2021. Highlights of this issue include a bumper read featuring 196 pages, the Hornby Magazine New Model Guide featuring 24 pages of brand new models for 2021 and beyond, the latest model reviews, features, inspirational layouts, news and more. Read the full magazine in PDF format here and check out our latest video content in the Video Features section.
Hornby revises Mk 4 plans
Hornby has revised the release schedule for its forthcoming range of newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge BR Mk 4 carriages, with changes to its planned models in BR InterCity and GNER liveries.
Dapol shares Class 153 artwork
Dapol has revealed artwork for its forthcoming ‘N’ gauge Class 153 diesel multiple units in former Wessex Trains and Arriva Trains Wales colour schemes.
‘OO’ SECR ‘D’ Class 4-4-0 progresses
Locomotion Models and Rails of Sheffield have received production samples of their newly-tooled ‘OO' gauge South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR) ‘D' Class 4-4-0s for approval.
Green light for Heljan's 'O' gauge Class 27 liveries
Heljan has approved the livery diagrams for its forthcoming 'O’ gauge BR Class 27 diesels.
Stay alive with DCC Concepts
DCC Concepts has gone back to the drawing board to create its new range of stay alives using smaller components and a flexible system which allows for easier positioning of parts within a locomotive. Read the full story here and watch our video demonstration.
Dapol reviews limited edition Class 66 artwork
Dapol has received artwork for its next batch of ‘N’ gauge Class 66 Co-Co diesels for assessment.
VIDEO: Revolution's DRS Class 37/4
Revolution Trains has released its first ready-to-run 'O' gauge model - a limited edition modelling DRS Class 37/4 37405 produced by Heljan. We review this model in the latest issue of Hornby Magazine - HM167 - and you can watch it in action on our garden railway here.
Explore the latest from Airfix Model World
The world of plastic kit modelling is diverse covering aircraft, military vehicles, cars and more. Click on the links below to start your journey with detailed content from Airfix Model World.
Latest in Scale Modelling / Planes
Airfix Model World May 2021
Welcome to Airfix Model World May 2021 featuring full coverage of Airfix's new 1/48 Chipmunk T.10, a new tool 1/24 Bloodhound, Revell's 1/32 F/A-18E Super Hornet, Tamiya's 1/35 AMX-13/90 tank, exclusive model builds, scale modelling news and more. Read the full issue in PDF format here or dip into our reformatted online features for KeyModelWorld at your leisure.
Win Zoukei-Mura’s all-new 1/48 F-4EJ Phantom II (Standard)!
Three lucky readers have the chance to win one of Zoukei-Mura’s brand-new 1/48 F-4EJ Phantom II (SWS12) kits, courtesy of Volks Inc (Japan). The closing date for entries is Friday, June 11, 2021.
FRENCH TUTOR
Esci’s 1980-vintage Alpha Jet returns in Italeri packaging, with unchanged parts and new decals.
CONVOY HUNTER
Special Hobby’s He 115 is the only 1/48 kit of the type, so its return will be welcomed by fans of Luftwaffe floatplanes.
ARMY/MARINE SPOTTER
Unmanned aerial vehicles come in all shapes and sizes; the RQ-7B Shadow is one of the smaller types and is the subject of this lovely resin and photo-etched (PE) brass combination from Brengun.
VIOLET LIGHTNING
Here’s another double delight from Platz, in the form of its two-kit 1/144 Kawanishi N1K-J Shinden-Kai (violet lightning – modified) package, also known by the Allied callsign ‘George’.
SOVIET SCENE
ICM’s approach to figures with aircraft kits is arguably among the best, with this 1/48 Polikarpov U-2 set including the base kit, plus pilots and ground crew for no extra cost.
RJ MITCHELL’S LEGEND
Modellers who missed out on Eduard’s limited-edition 1/48 ‘Spitfire Story: The Few’ package, fear not, for the Czech firm’s ProfiPACK edition has now arrived.
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Show Guide
Welcome to the new online events listing for Hornby Magazine and Airfix Model World. Due to the recent coronavirus pandemic, most modelling events have been cancelled or postponed, so please check with the event organisers that events are running before travelling. Check back for updates as this guide will be updated regularly.
Latest Events
CANCELLED: Bawdeswell Model Railway Exhibition
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Annual model railway exhibition hosted by 32A model railway club. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
WINGS AND THINGS 2021
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Wings and Things 2021 will be held on September 19, 2021 by IPMS Fenland and Spalding.
CANCELLED: Modelling Extravaganza
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Annual modelling event hosted by Hoddesdon Model Railway Club. As well as layouts, features also include working fairground models, radio-controlled boats and road vehicles. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Midlands Garden Rail Show
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Annual Midlands Garden Rail Show at Warwickshire Event Centre - rescheduled from usual March date to May 22/23 2021. *Please note this event has been CANCELLED.
Sywell Book and Model Sale
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Sywell Aviation Museum will host a Book and Model Sale on May 22, 2021.
Salisbury Scale Model Show 2021
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IPMS Salisbury will host its Scale Model Show on June 5, 2021.
Romsey Scale Model Show
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Romsey Scale Model Show will be hosted by Romsey Modellers on September 12, 2021
Chiltern Model Show
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The Chiltern Model Show will be hosted by IPMS Chiltern and Bedfordshire MAFVA on September 12, 2021.
CANCELLED: Bawdeswell Model Railway Exhibition
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Dereham, United Kingdom
Annual model railway exhibition hosted by 32A model railway club. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
CANCELLED: Modelling Extravaganza
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Broxbourne, United Kingdom
Annual modelling event hosted by Hoddesdon Model Railway Club. As well as layouts, features also include working fairground models, radio-controlled boats and road vehicles. *Please note, this event has been CANCELLED.
Sywell Book and Model Sale
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Northampton, United Kingdom
Sywell Aviation Museum will host a Book and Model Sale on May 22, 2021.
CANCELLED: Midlands Garden Rail Show
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Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
Annual Midlands Garden Rail Show at Warwickshire Event Centre - rescheduled from usual March date to May 22/23 2021. *Please note this event has been CANCELLED.
EM Gauge Society Virtual Spring Expo
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N/A, United Kingdom
Special online 'virtual' show hosted by the EM Gauge Society, showcasing layouts (many of which are home-based), demonstrations, presentations, lectures and more.
Salisbury Scale Model Show 2021
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Laverstock, Salisbury, United Kingdom
IPMS Salisbury will host its Scale Model Show on June 5, 2021.
RAF Kenley Aerojumble
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Surrey, United Kingdom
The RAF Kenley Aerojumble will take place on June 20, 2021.
Coventry and Warwickshire IPMS Show
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Coventry, United Kingdom
Coventry and Warks IPMS will host its annual show on June 27, 2021.
Essex Modeller's Show 2021
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Billericay, United Kingdom
The Essex Modeller's Show will be held by IPMS South East Essex, Hornchurch and Chelmsford, and MAFVA on July 25, 2021.
South Coast Model Railway Club Exhibition
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New Milton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Annual model railway show, hosted by the South Coast Model Railway Club.