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.
MINIART UPGRADES ITS NEW-TOOL P-47D
MiniArt's stunning new-tool 1/48 P-47D-25RE Thunderbolt has been re-boxed as an Advance Kit, with extra styrene, photo-etched metal details and three fresh colour schemes.
Chris CliffordDETAIL & SCALE B-24 REFERENCE
Plan to build the B-24 or its derivatives? If so, Detail & Scale's recent reference book will be invaluable for detail.
Chris CliffordSECOND F-84F FROM SPECIAL HOBBY
Special Hobby's recent new-tool 1/72 F-84F Thunderstreak has been released in a Suez Crisis boxing, with decals for three French Air Force airframes.
Chris CliffordAIRFIX 1/48 BUCCANEER S.2B COMPLETED
Chris Jones' explores the First Gulf War with his build of Airfix's new 1/48 Buccaneer S.2B in 'Desert Pink'.
Chris JonesRADAR-NOSED HUNTER CONVERSION BY FREIGHTDOG
Fans of the Hawker Hunter, plus modellers who build test/development aircraft, may be interested in Freightdog Models' new 1/72 P.1109A conversion, designed to fit Revell's kit.
ChrisARMA HOBBY 1/72 P-39Q AIRACOBRA FULL BUILD
David Holmes completes Arma Hobby's delightful 1/72 P-39Q Airacobra as a South Pacific machine based in the Gilbert Islands.
David HolmesNEW USAF F16D ‘VIPER’ FROM KINETIC
Kinetic's family of 1/48 F-16s has grown with the addition of a USAF D-model 'Viper', allowing replication of Block 30/40/50 formats.
Chris CliffordMODEL ART’S NEW 1/48 SEA KING DECALS
If you want more choice in markings for your new Airfix 1/48 Sea King, Model Art's new sheet offers ten options for HAS.1, HAS.2 and HU.5 airframes.
Chris CliffordITALERI AMX GHIBLI FULL BUILD
Chris Clifford realises a long-held desire with his build of Italeri's new-tool 1/72 AMX Ghibli, in Italian Air Force colours.
Chris Clifford'TIP OF THE SPEAR' BOOK REVIEW
If you're interested in Asian air arms, or specifically the Republic of Singapore Air Force, the book 'Tip of the Spear' is an unmissable reference for modellers.
Chris Clifford