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’S 1/48 DE HAVILLAND VAMPIRE FB.5/9 FULL BUILD Feature Premium

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 TYPHOON ‘BLACK JACK’ BUILD Feature Premium

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 Feature Premium

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.

NEW MODEL ART 1/48 DASSAULT FALCON 10MER DECALS

Fans of French naval aircraft have a fine decal option in Model Art's new sheet 48/016, for the Dassault Falcon 10MER.

 ICM’S NEW-TOOL 1/72 BRONCO Feature Premium

ICM’S NEW-TOOL 1/72 BRONCO

Editor at Large Chris Clifford has a satisfying build experience with ICM's new-tool 1/72 OV-10A Bronco.