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.
FLYING TARGET
Modellers seeking something a little different may wish to consider ICM’s splendid (and brightly coloured) new tooling of the KDA-1 (Q-2A) Firebee target drone.
PACIFIC ANNIVERSARY
Occurring between June 3-7, 1942, it’s been 79 years since the Battle of Midway –a major turning point on World War Two’s Pacific front, and the subject of Pen & Sword’s Images of War volume.
RED-STAR IFS, BUTS AND MAYBES
Aircraft development is a fascinating subject, whether it’s how an existing design came to fruition or the concepts that failed to make it off the drawing board.
WORLD’S FIRST JET FIGHTER
Here’s the hotly anticipated second edition of Valiant Wings’ Airframe & Miniature guide to the Messerschmitt Me 262, which updates and expands on the firm’s inaugural publication.
HEBREW HAWKS
Of all the nations operating the General Dynamics/Lockheed F-16A/B, Israel is arguably the most secretive when it comes to how it employs the type, so photo-studies of this nation’s airframes, where they are known as the Netz (hawk) are few and far between.
MODELLING LARGESSE
The fourth volume of Canfora Publishing’s 1/32 scale modelling guide series contains another fascinating array of aviation subjects, covering more than 100 years of flight – from a World War One Royal Aircraft Factory Fe.2b to a present-day Lockheed F-35A Lightning II.
HEAVY TROOP CARRIER
Regarded by many modellers as the ‘gold standard’ for reference on Israeli armoured vehicles, Desert Eagle’s IDF Armor Series turns its attention to the Namer (male leopard) heavy infantry fighting vehicle (IFV).
SHIMMERING DELTA
Convair’s B-58 Hustler isn’t popular with kit manufacturers, but those with Revell/Monogram, Italeri or Academy offerings will appreciate Schiffer’s new Legends of Warfare walk-round guide.
BALKANS SCOURGE!
Airfix's excellent 1/72 Stuka makes a welcome return, with this Balkans-theatre version built by Huw Morgan.
MOSSIE SNEAK PEAK
Check out the preview of Airfix's new 1/72 Mosquito B.XVI model in preparation for its release. See the full range of images here.