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MASTER-X ARSENAL-DELANNE 10C REVIEW Review Premium

MASTER-X ARSENAL-DELANNE 10C REVIEW

Chris Clifford

The original 1/72 kit of the Arsenal-Delanne 10C produced by Master-X in 2008 has been reissued in a stunning colour scheme. Read our full review.

Chris Clifford

NEW RESKIT UPGRADES: F-8, F-105, F-111, RAFALE, HAWK

Chris Clifford

Aircraft modellers have superb options among Reskit's latest resin upgrades across three different scales. The BAE Hawk, F-111, F-8, F-105 and Rafale are the subjects.

Chris Clifford
BUILDING EDUARD’S 1/32 MESSERSCHMITT Bf 108 Feature Premium

BUILDING EDUARD’S 1/32 MESSERSCHMITT Bf 108

Matthew Porter

Matthew Porter takes a trip into the desert with his delightful build of Eduard's 1/32 Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun.

Matthew Porter
AIRFIX CLUB KIT METEOR FR.9 BUILD Feature Premium

Airfix Club Kit Meteor FR.9 Build

Ethan Williams

Ethan Williams builds the exclusive Airfix Club 1/72 Meteor FR.9 kit available just for members this year... it's the perfect reason to join!

Ethan Williams

OLFA TOOLS NOW AT TYRELL MODELS

Chris Clifford

The extensive range of Olfa cutting implements is now being stocked by online retailer Tyrell Models. Examples are highlighted here.

Chris Clifford
BUILDING TAKOM’S EKRANOPLAN Feature Premium

BUILDING TAKOM’S EKRANOPLAN

Andy Davies

Andy Davies completes Takom's fascinating Ekranoplan and poses it on superb scratch-built dry-dock base.

Andy Davies
 EDUARD ‘190 WEEKEND BOXING REVIEW News Freemium

EDUARD ‘190 WEEKEND BOXING REVIEW

Chris Clifford

Eduard's superb 1/72 Fw 190A-8 returns with new markings as a Weekend boxing.

Chris Clifford
SPECIAL HOBBY HEINKEL 162 GETS NEW MARKINGS News Freemium

SPECIAL HOBBY HEINKEL 162 GETS NEW MARKINGS

Chris Clifford

Special Hobby's superb 1/72 new-tool Heinkel He 162A Spatz has been reissued with new markings for captured airframes.

Chris Clifford
RESKIT’S NEW F-111A CREW MODULE Review Premium

RESKIT’S NEW F-111A CREW MODULE

Chris Clifford

In a sidestep from its usual aftermarket upgrades, Ukraine's Reskit has released a superb 1/32 mixed-media kit of the F-111A Aardvark's escape module.

Chris Clifford
ITALERI’S F-15E REISSUE Review Premium

ITALERI’S F-15E REISSUE

Stu Fone

Italeri has reissued its 1/48 F-15E Strike Eagle with a new decal sheet for 48th FW airframes and updated parts.

Stu Fone

‘LOST IN SPACE’ FIGURES BY GREENSTRAWBERRY

Chris Clifford

Whether used for their intended purpose - populating Moebius Models' 1/35 Jupiter 2 Spacecraft - or individual display, Greenstrawberry's resin 'Lost In Space' figures are heaps of fun.

Chris Clifford
FRESH 1/12 DUCATI FROM TAMIYA Review Premium

FRESH 1/12 DUCATI FROM TAMIYA

Chris Clifford

Motorcycle fans, especially those favouring Ducati, should love Tamiya's outstanding new-tool Superleggera V4 in 1/12 scale.

Chris Clifford

ASK DISTRIBUTION ALPHA JET ‘E’ MARKINGS

Chris Clifford

If the markings in your 1/72 Alpha Jet E don't float your boat, why not try the new French and Belgian Air Force options from ASK Distribution.

Chris Clifford

MODERN AIRCRAFT STORES FROM EDUARD

Chris Clifford

Eduard has released a whole host of modern aircraft stores recently, in the three major scales... and there's something for every modeller of fast jets.

Chris Clifford

SPECIAL HOBBY’S TWO-SEAT FIAT G.50B

Chris Clifford

Special Hobby had adapted its 1/32 FIAT G.50 to provide a 'Bicomando' two-seat trainer, with Italian and export markings.

Chris Clifford

STUNNING NEW LANCASTER REFERENCE FROM VALIANT WINGS

Chris Clifford

Valiant Wings' new book on the Avro Lancaster/Manchester is a superb reference for all manner of dedicated builds.

Chris Clifford
ICM’S LIMITED EDITION AH-1G ARCTIC COBRA News Freemium

ICM’S LIMITED EDITION AH-1G ARCTIC COBRA

Chris Clifford

ICM has reboxed Special Hobby's 1/48 AH-1G in a Limited-Edition, all-styrene Arctic Cobras package.

Chris Clifford
Feature Premium

Southern Comforts! Warhammer in Antarctica Interview

John Fuller

EXPANDED: John Fuller interviews Lt Max Friswell and Lt Jonny Talbot – Royal Navy crew who played Warhammer on Antarctica – with bonus online-only questions and images.

John Fuller

USAAF LIGHTNING AND MUSTANG DECALS FROM FOXBOT

Chris Clifford

Absolutely splendid USAAF colour schemes are represented via Foxbot's new decal sheets, for P-51s in 1/72 scale and 1/48 Lockheed Lightnings.

Chris Clifford

TINY TIGER I IMPROVEMENTS FROM MASTER

Chris Clifford

Building the Tiger I in 1/72 scale? If so, these quality resin and turned-metal upgrades from Master could be just what you're looking for.

Chris Clifford

NEW 1/72 AQUILON AND SEA FURY SCHEMES BY MODEL ART

Chris Clifford

Modellers who favour naval aircraft have interesting options with Model Art's new 1/72 decals, for the Aquilon and Sea Fury T.20.

Chris Clifford

NEW HYPERSONIC ACCESSORIES: INVADER, PHANTOM AND BLACKBIRD

Chris Clifford

If you build in 1/48 scale, Hypersonic's new resin upgrades can certainly make a difference to your ICM B-26K, Tamiya F-4B or Revell SR-71A.

Chris Clifford
Beacon Models 1/144 debut kit News Premium

Eye-catching Duel: Beacon Models’ BRAND-NEW 1/144 Spitfire and Bf 109 set

John Fuller

New British company Beacon Models has released its first offering – a ‘Dogfight Set’ containing one each of 1/144-scale Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Supermarine Spitfire. Read the full story and watch our video here!

John Fuller
BRENGUN’S NEW (AND BIGGER) DOODLEBUG TANKER Review Premium

BRENGUN’S NEW (AND BIGGER) DOODLEBUG TANKER

Chris Clifford

Whether it's for individual display or for posing on a base with a 1930s US airliner, Brengun's new 1/72 resin and PE Doodlebug Texaco Tanker is a pleasing option.

Chris Clifford
ICM UPSCALES ITS GERMAN KFK BOAT Review Premium

ICM UPSCALES ITS GERMAN KFK BOAT

Chris Clifford

Ukraine's ICM has upscaled its 1/350 German Kriegsfischkutter vessel to 1/144... offering even better detail.

Chris Clifford
BUILDING ICM’S GREAT WAR MODEL T AMBULANCE Feature Premium

BUILDING ICM’S GREAT WAR MODEL T AMBULANCE

Mikael Terfors

Great War specialist Mikael Terfors finds ICM's 1/35 Model T 1917 ambulance a relaxing and enjoyable project.

Mikael Terfors
BRENGUN’S 1/144 A-24 BANSHEE DEBUT Review Premium

BRENGUN’S 1/144 A-24 BANSHEE DEBUT

Chris Clifford

Brengun has released the first ever 1/144 Douglas A-24B Banshee and it comes with decals for USAAF and French Air Force airframes.

Chris Clifford
NEW UKRAINE AIR FORCE DECALS FROM FOXBOT News Freemium

NEW UKRAINE AIR FORCE DECALS FROM FOXBOT

Chris Clifford

Foxbot has released various new decal sheets offering a wealth of schemes for Ukrainian Su-27, Su-25, MiG-29 and Mi-24 sub-types.

Chris Clifford
Building Revell’s Grogu – The Child Feature Premium

Building Revell's Grogu - The Child

STEVE BUDD

Steve Budd replicates cute and cuddly Grogu, from hit Disney+ show The Mandalorian, with Revell's new 1/3 scale tooling.

STEVE BUDD
CHRIS CLIFFORD’S TOP TEN TOOLS Feature Premium

CHRIS CLIFFORD’S TOP TEN TOOLS

Chris Clifford

Editor at Large Chris Clifford discusses his favourite modelling implements... are they in your toolbox?

Chris Clifford