Aircraft reviews
SPITFIRE NEW, SPITFIRE OLD(ER) FROM AIRFIX
It's a case of something old(er), something new from Airfix, which has released a new-tool 1/48 Spitfire Mk.XVIII, and reissued its same-scale Spitfire Mk.XII from 2011. If you favour Griffon-engined Spits, these kits are for you!
ICM 1/48 DEBUT WITH NEW GOTHA GLIDER
The first ever Gotha Go 242 Luftwaffe glider in 1/48 scale has been released by Ukraine's ICM. It offers plentiful detail, and comes ahead of an also-slated Go 242A from the same manufacturer.
SHORT FLYING BOAT RE-ISSUED BY SPECIAL HOBBY
If flying boat builds get your creative juices flowing, Special Hobby's re-released 1/72 Short Sunderland Mk.V could be just the ticket. It's packed with detail, but would suit more experienced modellers.
NEW DESERT SCHEME ‘109 BOXING FROM SPECIAL HOBBY
Special Hobby has added the E-7/Trop version to its superb range of 1/72 Bf 109kits. This boxing offers four cool colour schemes, with desert shades dominating the proceedings.
MILES TWO-SEATER QUARTET FROM KP
Czech company Kovozavody Prostejov (KP) has released not one but four boxings of the pioneering Miles M.2H Hawk Major. The colour scheme options in each are enticing and varied.
MUD-MOVING TOMCAT RETURNS
If you missed AMK's first 1/48 F-14D boxing in 2019, the parts have been re-released with new decals for two late-service aircraft. This is a stunning kit, brimming with detail and build options.
ACADEMY STUKA RE-WORKED BY SPECIAL HOBBY
Luftwaffe fans have a treat in store from Special Hobby, which has re-worked Academy's 1/72 Ju 87 Stuka to offer the D-5 variant, with export markings. A whole new styrene runner is provided.
Cannon-Armed Coffmans from Eduard: 1/48 Spitfire Mk.IIb
Eduard has been quick to follow up its limited-edition Spitfire Mk.II with a ProfiPACK offering that features the cannon-armed IIb sub-type.
FREEDOM FIGHTER RE-ISSUED
Kinetic's superb F-5A Freedom Fighter from 2012 has been re-released, with markings for Dutch, Spanish and Norwegian sub-types. The company has also fixed a problem with the original tooling too.
Special Hobby's Open-Truss Trainer: 1/72 EoN Eton TX.1/SG-38
Here's a welcome return for Special Hobby’s delightful EoN Eton training glider, with three styrene runners holding the 12 well-moulded parts. Read AMW's review here!