AMW135, February 2022
EXCLUSIVE: BORDER MODEL AKAGI BRIDGE W/ FLIGHT DECK AND KATE IN-BOX REVIEW
Border Model's 1/35 kit range just got more impressive by combining a Japanese Akagi carrier deck section and island with a B5N2 Kate aircraft.
Chris CliffordTAMIYA’S MAGNIFICENT NEW 1/48 F-35B LIGHTNING II
Stu Fone reviews the new Tamiya 1/48 F-35B Lightning II and finds there's more to it than expected.
Stu FoneMore LifeColor paint sets in stock now!
The range of LifeColor paint sets available from the Key Model World Shop has expanded with the addition of Battle of Britain and German Second World War acrylic sets.
MIKE WILDALL-NEW TRIDENT AIRLINER FROM X-SCALE
Having already excited airliner fans with new 1/144 DC-8 kits, X-Scale has now released a Trident 1C.
Chris CliffordBLOODHOUND ENTERS AIRFIX VINTAGE CLASSICS RANGE
After a 15-year absence, Airfix's 1/76 Bristol Bloodhound surface-to-air missile is back as part of the Vintage classics range.
Chris CliffordLATEST RELEASES FROM AIRFIX
Stu Fone provides a roundup of the latest Airfix kit releases to hit model store shelves.
Stu FonePLANET MODELS’ MULTI-MEDIA FORDSON WOT2E
Planet Models’ new-tool resin 1/72 Fordson WOT2E truck is a delight, as Stu Fone discovers
Stu FoneALTERNITY MINIATURES’ LYL SQUAT
David Oliver tackle scale tattooing on Alternity Miniatures' 1/10 Lyl Squat Cyberpunk bust.
Dave OliverDORA WINGS 1/48 P-43 LANCER
José Pires completes Dora Wings' limited-run 1/48 P-43 Lancer, relying solely on acrylics for its finishing.
José PiresRYE FIELD M1 ASSAULT BREACHER VEHICLE
Gary Radford tackles an unorthodox vehicle build with Rye Field's 1/35 mine-breaching M1 Assault Breacher.
Gary RadfordICM BEECHCRAFT MODEL 18
A frequent US airshow participant is replicated by Ethan Williams with ICM's 1/48 Beechcraft C18S 'Magic by Moonlight'.
Ethan WilliamsTAMIYA F-35A LIGHTNING II COMPLETED
Mike Williams discovers that a stealth fighter can be packed with detail, in his build of Tamiya's new-tool 1/48 F-35A.
Mike WilliamsWIN! AIRFIX’S NEW-TOOL 1/72 Me 410A-1/U-2/U-4 KIT
Three lucky AMW readers have the chance to win an Airfix A04066 1/72 Me 410A-1/U-2/U-4 kit, worth £23.99
LACI AIRLINER ACCESSORIES
If you're into airliners and want to upgrade your Airfix Boeing 727/737, why not try the 3D-printed accessories from LACI?
Chris CliffordCRÉCY’S REISSUED HEINKEL He 162 BOOK
Got Heinkel He 162 builds planned? You can ensure all your models are accurate with Crécy Publishing's reissued and impressive reference book on the type.
Chris CliffordALL-NEW 1/72 A-6A INTRUDER FROM TRUMPETER
Trumpeter's new-tool 1/72 A-6A Intruder is now available, but while it offers pleasing detail it's not without its faults. Get the lowdown here.
Stu FonePLANET MODELS MORRIS CS9 REWORK
Special Hobby sub-brand Planet Models has issued a second boxing of its 1/72 resin Morris CS9 light armoured car, this time with new parts and North Africa Campaign decals.
Chris CliffordHALBERD’S P-51D MUSTANG RACER CONVERSION
Huw Morgan converts Eduard's 1/48 P-51D into a Mustang racer with the bespoke set by Ukraine's Halberd Model.
Huw Morgan1/144 MISTEL 5 COMBINATION FROM BRENGUN
Luftwaffe fans who prefer smaller scales have a pleasing option in Brengun's new 1/144 Mistel 5 combination, featuring an He 162 and Arado E 377.
Chris CliffordREVELL APLHA JET 50TH ANNIVERSARY TRIO
Fans of small-scale aircraft - especially jets - have an interesting item in Revell's 50th anniversary Alpha Jet package, offering three whole kits in 1/144 scale.
Chris CliffordDAS WERK LARC-V FULL BUILD
Gary Radford replicates a fascinating Vietnam War amphibian with Das Werk's 1/35 LARC-V.
Gary RadfordMINIART 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 CliffordSWORD NEW RF-8 CRUSADER REVIEW
Sword fills a huge gap in the market with its new-tool 1/72 RF-8A/G Crusader kits. Read our full review of the 'A' boxing.
Chris CliffordITALERI REISSUES 1/48 HURRICANE IIC
Italeri's own 1/48 Hurricane Mk.IIc has been reissued with fresh decals for six different airframes.
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 CliffordIN STOCK NOW: Special Hobby F-84F exclusive bundle
EXCLUSIVE BUNDLE! This new bundle for the Key Model World Shop features Special Hobby's new 1/72 USAF F-84F with a set of paint masks to aid its construction. The bundle costs £21.99 and is available now.
Chris CliffordNEW ARMY-FOCUSSED PERIODICAL FROM START
Having found great success with its Luftwaffe/U-Boot Im Focus reference periodicals, Luftfahrtverlag-START now explores the German army with its new Heer Im Focus series.
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 JonesOUTLAW PAINTS IN THE UK VIA SPRUE BOX
Sprue Box announced at Scale ModelWorld 2023 it was the UK distributor for Outlaw Paints
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