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.
GREAT WALL HOBBY 1/72 NEW-TOOL MiG-29
Great Wall Hobby's new-tool 1/72 MiG-29 9-12 has arguably become the best in this scale. Read our full review.
Rotary Royalty: Westland Sea King History
Long-serving and highly successful, Westland’s Sea King became one of the most recognisable helicopter designs in history. Malcolm V Lowe examines the type’s development and use by Britain’s Royal Navy
EXCLUSIVE BUILD: AIRFIX 1/48 WESTLAND SEA KING
Airfix's surprise release of a new-tool 1/48 Westland Sea King HAS.1/HAS.5/HU.5 is out now and Stu Fone took on the full build of this finely detailed kit. Discover all the features and potential that this enticing addition has to offer.
SPECIALTY PRESS AIRCRAFT ENGINE BOOK FROM CRÉCY
If you enjoy engine detailing as part of your aircraft modelling, the new Specialty Press reference book on US powerplants is invaluable.
ARMA HOBBY 1/48 NEW-TOOL HURRICANE MK.IIc
Poland's Arma Hobby has switched from its usual 1/72 scale to offer an all-new 1/48 Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc.
FREIGHTDOG'S HAWKER P.1027 CONVERSION
Want something decidedly different to build? How about converting KP's 1/72 Typhoon Mk.V to a Hawker P.1027 'drawing-board' fighter.
Back in Full Swing: North Virginia Model Classic report
We head stateside as Walter Schlueter describes how the American model show scene is getting back into its stride; as evidenced by the North Virginia Model Classic event.
SURPRISE SEA KING! Airfix reveals NEW-TOOL 1/48 kit!
Helicopter fans will be thrilled with Airfix's surprise release...a 1/48 new-tool Royal Navy Sea King HAS.1/HAS.5/HU.5.
NEW 1/48 P-47B THUNDERBOLT FROM DORA WINGS
Thunderbolt fans can grow their collections courtesy of Dora Wings' new and splendidly detailed 1/48 P-47B. It comes with markings for USAAF and Brazilian airframes.
NEW TAKOM KITS AVAILABLE NOW!
Three 1/35 scale kits and another in 1/72 from Takom are now available via UK importer Bachmann Europe.