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.
‘Devotion’ Corsair: Hasegawa’s 1/48 F4U-4
To celebrate the release of Korean War film 'Devotion', Read how the late Jan Maes replicated Tom Hudner's F4U-4 Corsair in 1/48 scale.
Jan Maes
NEW HIND BOXING FROM EDUARD
Eduard has, for the second time, released a 1/48 limited Edition Mi-24 package... this time it's the Hind E, with plentiful aftermarket and a choice reference book.
Chris Clifford
FINNISH FLYING PENCIL: BUILDING AIRFIX’S 1/72 DO 17Z
David Holmes adds extra detail to Airfix's 1/72 Dornier Do 17Z, representing a Finnish aircraft based at Ontolla in 1943.
David Holmes
CIVILIAN CUB BOXING FROM SPECIAL HOBBY
Special Hobby has reissued its new-tool L-4 Cub from last year, this time with markings for four post-war civilian machines in Europe.
Chris Clifford
Display Case – Your Model Builds
EXTRA IMAGES INSIDE: From real-world preservation subjects to unconventional takes on popular types, this month’s reader feature covers inspiring aircraft builds – including bonus online-only entries.
John Fuller
DOUBLE ZERO BOXING FROM EDUARD
Eduard's superb 1/48 Mitsubishi Zero parts now fill a Limited Dual Combo package entitled Samurai, offering two whole kits, PE and masks.
Chris Clifford
BUILDING INFINITY MODELS’ HELLDIVER
Infinity Models' 1/32 Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver provides a satisfying build challenge for Peter Fearon.
Peter Fearon
ASK DISTRIBUTION MASKING PRODUCTS
A new and extensive range of self-adhesive paint masks are now available from ASK Distribution.
Chris Clifford
SPECIAL HOBBY UPSCALES ITS BUGATTI RACER
Fans of racing aircraft who favour 1/48 scale will welcome Special Hobby's upscaling of its 1/72 Bugatti 100P.
Chris Clifford
WILDCAT/AIRACOBRA PACKAGE FROM ARMA HOBBY
Arma Hobby has boxed its stunning 1/72 P-39 and F4F-4 fighters together with 3D-printed parts, tape masks and new decals, in a special Cactus Air Force package.
Chris Clifford