1/350 scale models
FLOWER AFLOAT
In his debut for Airfix Model World/Key Model World, Toby Knight finds much to enjoy in Black Cat Models' 1/350 resin and photo-etched metal Flower-Class Corvette.
Black Cat Models' Newly Tooled Bathurst-class Corvette Review
Black Cat Models has further enhanced its reputation with a series of stunning 1/350 and 1/400 multi-media ship kits. Here, Airfix Model World examines its new 1/350 Bathurst-class corvette, HMAS Castlemaine
NEW NAVAL AND MILITARY KITS FROM TAKOM
Takom is making a 1/350 debut with its new-tool US Navy Zumwalt-class destroyer, but military fans can also expect a 1/72 Chinese DF-41 ICBM transporter/erector/launcher. Both are due March-April this year, and offer admirable detail.
NEW TRUMPETER KITS DUE END OF MARCH 2022
A wealth of exciting kits are on their way from Trumpeter, due late March onwards. Aircraft, military and naval genres are catered for. The most impressive product is arguably the 1/16 Jagdpanther!
NAVAL ACK-ACK
Modellers with 1/350 kits of either World War One ships or destroyers of the A-I-classes during World War Two will find these exquisite 3D-printed 3in anti-aircraft guns a quick and easy upgrade.
STUNNING SWEEPER
HMS Rhyl (J36) is the first of at least two Bangor-class vessels from Starling Models – the other being HMCS Kelowna as it appeared during 1944 (STK18).
NEW TAKOM AND SUYATA KITS DUE SOON!
A host of cool new kits from Takom and Suyata are on their way this winter.
NEW TRUMPETER AND I LOVE KIT RELEASES
New kits from Trumpeter and I Love Kit are due soon, via Bachmann Europe. Check out the product list.
VERSATILE CANNON
A common sight on Royal Navy minesweepers and other such small craft (including converted trawlers and armed merchant ships), the 12pdr 3in gun was a dual-purpose weapon.
MAKING A SPLASH
Arguably, the Thunderbird 1 take-off sequence is one of the most impressive scenes from the TV series Thunderbirds, and the IMAI launch bay has been re-boxed by Adventures in Plastic.