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.
MMP FINNISH TRAINER COLOURS BOOK
If you're looking for a new modelling theme - or want to boost your existing reference cache - MMP's recent book Finnish Trainer Colours 1930-1945 offers heaps of inspiration.
ADAPTED PZL P.11 FIGHTER FROM IBG
Poland's IBG Models has reworked its classy 1/72 PZL P.11 fighter to provide a Romanian P.11B Early K-series airframe, with fresh decals.
AIRFIX 1/48 DE HAVILLAND VAMPIRE FB.5/9 FULL BUILD
Jack Homewood completes Airfix's reworked 1/48 de Havilland Vampire as an attractive 213 Squadron RAF FB.9 airframe.
EDUARD REISSUES 1/48 SPITFIRE Vb WITH NEW MARKINGS
Eduard's superb 1/48 Spitfire Mk.Vb has been reissued as a mid-production airframe in Weekend Edition format.
REVELL EUROFIGHTER TYPHHON ‘BLACK JACK’ BUILD
One of the best aircraft display schemes of recent times is replicated by Bill Clark, with Revell's 1/48 Eurofighter Typhoon 'Black Jack'.
AIRFIX 1/72 SPITFIRE Vc GETS NEW MARKINGS
Airfix's delightful 1/72 Spitfire Mk.Vc returns to the market with fresh decals for RAF and Royal Australian Air Force examples.
NEW 1/48 F-16 SPECIAL LIVERIES FROM TWO BOBS
F-16 fans have two superb colour schemes to replicate courtesy of Two Bobs' new 1/48 'Wild Ducks' decal sheet.
YUGOSLAV THUNDERBOLT MARKINGS FROM ZE-RO DECALS
If you want to build a 'bubbletop' Thunderbolt but avoid US schemes, the Yugoslav Air Force livery from Ze-Ro Decals could be the answer.
KITBASHING CONTRAIL’S WARWICK
Kitbashing ensures great results for David Holmes, who improves Contrail's 1/72 vac-formed Vickers Armstrong Warwick with parts from Airfix Wellington and Lancaster kits.
NEW US NAVY AIRCRAFT BOOK FROM AMBERLEY
Amberley Publishing's new US Navy aircraft book is a useful entry-level reference for beginners building on a theme.