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.
ICM BRONCO NOW IN 1/72 SCALE!
Modellers rooted in 1/72, envious of ICM's new-tool 1/48 Bronco kits, have had their wish granted with a fresh OV-10A from the firm in the smaller scale.
Chris Clifford
EDUARD ‘KOREA’ MUSTANG BUILD
Anders Isaksson completes Eduard's 1/48 F-51 Mustang in South African Air Force markings, to replicate a weapons-laden Korean War machine.
Anders Isaksson
SPECIAL HOBBY NORTHROP DB-8A/3N
Modellers wanting to replicate aircraft from the early stages of World War Two have a fascinating option in Special Hobby's 1/72 Douglas DB-8A/3N.
Chris Clifford
NEW FOCKE-WULF ‘190 DECALS FROM EAGLECALS
Got Luftwaffe Fw 190 builds planned? If you want alternative markings then EagleCals' new decal selection for A-4/A-5 sub-types is available in the three main scales.
Chris Clifford
AIRFIX NEW-TOOL F-35B FULL BUILD
Get the lowdown on Airfix's new-tool 1/72 Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II, courtesy of David Holmes' full build article.
David Holmes
1/48 ZETOR 25 TRACTOR FROM CMK
CMK now offers the perfect accompaniment to your 1/48 MiG-15 or -17 aircraft model... a Czech Zetor 25 tractor with towbar.
Chris Clifford
BUILDING KINETIC’S NEW F-16
While it might not be perfect, Kinetic's new 1/48 F-16 tooling provides a pleasing build experience for Mike Williams.
Mike Williams
NEW BOOK: FLYING COLOURS OF RICHARD J CARUANA
A new retrospective series of Richard J Caruana's artwork, published by MMP Books, offers a wealth of modelling inspiration and reference.
Chris Clifford
ROYAL AIRCRAFT BARGAINS FROM AIRFIX
Save more than 40% with the 21-kit Coronation Bundle from Airfix, offering Hawks, Eurofighters, F-35Bs and three BBMF types.
Chris Clifford
NEW ARMA HOBBY P-39 BOXING
Arma's stunning 1/72 Airacobra has been reissued as a P-39N, with fresh decals for four schemes, including Soviet, French and USAAF machines. Paint masks are also provided.
Chris Clifford