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.
AIRFIX 1/48 BUCCANEER S.2B COMPLETED
Chris Jones' explores the First Gulf War with his build of Airfix's new 1/48 Buccaneer S.2B in 'Desert Pink'.
Chris Jones
RADAR-NOSED HUNTER CONVERSION BY FREIGHTDOG
Fans of the Hawker Hunter, plus modellers who build test/development aircraft, may be interested in Freightdog Models' new 1/72 P.1109A conversion, designed to fit Revell's kit.
Chris
ARMA HOBBY 1/72 P-39Q AIRACOBRA FULL BUILD
David Holmes completes Arma Hobby's delightful 1/72 P-39Q Airacobra as a South Pacific machine based in the Gilbert Islands.
David Holmes
NEW USAF F16D ‘VIPER’ FROM KINETIC
Kinetic's family of 1/48 F-16s has grown with the addition of a USAF D-model 'Viper', allowing replication of Block 30/40/50 formats.
Chris Clifford
MODEL ART’S NEW 1/48 SEA KING DECALS
If you want more choice in markings for your new Airfix 1/48 Sea King, Model Art's new sheet offers ten options for HAS.1, HAS.2 and HU.5 airframes.
Chris Clifford
ITALERI AMX GHIBLI FULL BUILD
Chris Clifford realises a long-held desire with his build of Italeri's new-tool 1/72 AMX Ghibli, in Italian Air Force colours.
Chris Clifford
'TIP OF THE SPEAR' BOOK REVIEW
If you're interested in Asian air arms, or specifically the Republic of Singapore Air Force, the book 'Tip of the Spear' is an unmissable reference for modellers.
Chris Clifford
FREIGHTDOG TEST AIRCRAFT DECALS AND HUNTER CONVERSION
Fans of trials aircraft have a wonderful new option in Freightdog Models' British Testing Colours decal sheet, and associated Hunter T.12 conversion.
Chris Clifford
AIRFIX MESSERSCHMITT Me 410A-1/U-2/U-4 full build
Editor at Large Chris Clifford offers an exclusive step-by-step build of Airfix's new-tool 1/72 Messerschmitt Me 410A-1.
Chris Clifford
AIRFIX SURPRISE RELEASE – 1/72 MESSERSCHMITT Me 410
The Luftwaffe’s fascinating Me 410A-1 is Airfix’s latest 1/72 kit, this surprise new tooling offering U2 and U4 armament formats. CHRIS CLIFFORD reveals all with exclusive images, video and more!
Chris Clifford