1/48 scale models

1/48 scale is the ideal half-way house between ensuring really great detail, and finished models that aren't too big for display. The choice is myriad, with almost all major kit manufacturers producing quality items in this scale.

FORTHCOMING ACADEMY RELEASES

Chris Clifford

Get set for the forthcoming Academy kits due between this November and January 2024... various scales and genres being catered for.

Chris Clifford
NEW HASEGAWA RELEASES FOR 2024 News Premium

NEW HASEGAWA RELEASES FOR 2024

Stu Fone

If you're a Hasegawa fan, check out our news article highlighting forthcoming items for 2024, in various scales. There's something for everyone.

Stu Fone

ANOTHER 1/48 HURRICANE FROM ARMA HOBBY

Chris Clifford

Arma Hobby has reissued its splendid 1/48 new-tool Hawker Hurricane with fresh decals for Mk.IIc Trop airframes. The Vokes filter rules!

Chris Clifford
ARMA HOBBY’S NEW 1/48 HURRICANE… COMPLETED! Feature Premium

ARMA HOBBY’S NEW 1/48 HURRICANE… COMPLETED!

Mike Williams

Mike Williams can't praise Arma Hobby's new-tool 1/48 Hurricane enough. Check out his full build article.

Mike Williams

ALLEYCAT SPITFIRE PR.XI CONVERSION FOR 1/48 EDUARD Mk.VIII

Chris Clifford

Recce fans will be delighted with AlleyCat's new 1/48 conversion, which transforms Eduard's Spitfire Mk.VIII into a camera-toting PR.XI.

Chris Clifford

ISRAELI F-15I SCHEMES FROM ISRADECAL

Chris Clifford

If you're considering building an Israeli F-15I Ra'am in either 1/72 or 1/48 scales, you'll find IsraDecal's new markings sets highly useful.

Chris Clifford
AIRFIX NEW-TOOL 1/48 FAIREY GANNET AS.1/AS.4 Feature Premium

AIRFIX NEW-TOOL 1/48 FAIREY GANNET AS.1/AS.4

Richard Spreckley

Airfix's eagerly awaited 1/48 new-tool Fairey Gannet is completed in fine style by Richard Spreckley.

Richard Spreckley
EXCLUSIVE: SILVER WINGS MACCHI M.41bis IN-BOX REVIEW Review Premium

EXCLUSIVE: SILVER WINGS MACCHI M.41bis IN-BOX REVIEW

Chris Clifford

Modellers who enjoy building flying boats have a handsome option in Silver Wings' new 1/48 Macchi M.41bis. Read our exclusive in-box review.

Chris Clifford
REVELL REISSUES MONOGRAM’S VINTAGE MIRAGE 2000 Review Premium

REVELL REISSUES MONOGRAM’S VINTAGE MIRAGE 2000

Chris Clifford

Revell has reissued Monogram's old 1/48 Mirage 2000C... but is it worth the outlay?

Chris Clifford
GREAT WALL HOBBY’S NEW-TOOL 1/48 F-14B TOMCAT Review Premium

GREAT WALL HOBBY’S NEW-TOOL 1/48 F-14B TOMCAT

Stu Fone

Self-confessed Tomcat ‘nut’ Stu Fone takes a deep dive into Great Wall Hobby’s all-new 1/48 F-14B, finding plenty to praise but also identifying its shortfalls.

Stu Fone