AWM129 | August 2021
AGRICULTURAL AXIS HAULER
MiniArt’s existing 1/35 rendition of the Lanz Bulldog tractor has now been released as a German military version. CHRIS CLIFFORD appraises the kit's large array of contents
MUSSOLINI’S FALCON
Italeri’s 1/72 Fiat CR.42 makes its fifth comeback since debuting in 2006, with a whole new decal sheet. CHRIS CLIFFORD gives his verdict on this styrene sesquiplane.
TRIPLE-CROWN FIGHTER
Limited-run kit wizard Dora Wings has chosen a fascinating subject in the Swedish Air Force J 9 as it’s latest 1/48 offering. CHRIS CLIFFORD inspects the contents.
ISLAND-HOPPING ARMOUR
Decals for European Theatre Sherman tanks are plentiful, but less so for those that fought against the Japanese. Toro Model continues to buck the trend though, with its third instalment of Pacific markings for this famous vehicle.
KULBAKINO BIRDS
Ukrainian firm Foxbot Decals has released 1/48 markings for home-based L-39 Albatross jet trainers. CHRIS CLIFFORD takes a look at the decals, and advises on masking sets for these handsome aircraft.
MILITARY MARKINGS
Check out these three new sets of armour schemes from Sweden’s prolific Star Decals. They cover World War Two, the Cold War and First Gulf War.
‘WHAT-IF’ TILTROTOR
Amusing Hobby will certainly please more adventurous Luftwaffe modellers with its new 1/48 Weserflug P.1003/1. Find out more with our examination of this fascinating kit.
SPLENDID SPOTTER
Czech firm Brengun has filled a gap in the market with a modern tooling of Luftwaffe ‘eye in the sky’ – the Hs 126.
COMMONWEALTH AND RAF WILD HORSES
Eduard’s 1/48 P-51 Mustang has won many plaudits since its initial debut. As CHRIS CLIFFORD finds out, it’s now been re-released in Mk.IV format as a special ProfiPACK boxing, with mixed-media additions and six fresh colour schemes.
‘I LOVE KIT’ DEBUT BOXINGS
There’s a new kit brand in town and it’s chosen fresh 1/35 military toolings for its inaugural releases.
PRUSSIAN KNIGHTS OF THE AIR
German publisher Luftfahrtverlag START has produced a stunning new book on a lesser-known World War One German fighter unit… and there are accompanying decals too!
Eduard 1/48 Hawker Tempest Mk.II review
Special Hobby has relied on fellow Czech manufacturer Eduard to provide us with a new 1/48 Hawker Tempest Mk.II, as CHRIS CLIFFORD explains.
BIG SNAKE DEBUT
At last… we have a modern 1/32 tooling of the Bell Cobra helicopter, with ICM’s new AH-1G. CHRIS CLIFFORD finds out more.
Border Model 1/35 Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6
The hotly anticipated Bf 109G-6 from Border Model is notable for its scale – 1/35 – which is usually the preserve of military vehicles. Join CHRIS CLIFFORD as he delves into this novel limited-edition package.
ICM 1/35 Model T Ambulance
If you enjoy building military medical vehicles, ICM’s 1/35 early Model T Ambulance kit is just what the doctor ordered, says CHRIS CLIFFORD