Airfix Model World


Your complete guide to the world of scale modelling.

The Official Airfix
Modelling Magazine

Welcome to Airfix Model World (AMW). We hope you will be pleasantly surprised by the contents, not just in terms of actual builds, but also the high-quality photography (all by contributors) and explanatory text. Both have been trademarks of this magazine since its inception, with the former crucial to creating an easily understandable article – after all, model-making is a visual hobby, so we have always strived to show readers just how the end result is achieved.

Airfix Model World Magazine Features

While we feature Airfix products in every issue, we also cover those from other major manufacturers, such as Eduard, Hasegawa, Revell, Special Hobby, IBG Models, Italeri, Tamiya and Kinetic, as well as those from limited-run and ‘cottage industry’ firms. It means we cover every genre of the hobby, from figures and aircraft to armour, maritime and sci-fi/real space, with the aim of providing the broadest selection of content.

Furthermore, AMW has strived to include informative history/background articles with certain build features, often providing a different take on an otherwise familiar topic. These are written by renowned historians or people involved intimately with a subject. If you are seeking something more in-depth, then we occasionally publish special supplements, dedicated sections or bookazines, which focus on either a theme or a newly-tooled kit, along with valuable reference material on the real subject where feasible. No other monthly scale modelling magazine offers this much variety and quality.

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Airfix Model World April 2022

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Airfix Model World March 2022

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Airfix Model World February 2022

The February 2022 issue of Airfix Model World is here featuring coverage of the Airfix 2022 catalogue launch, exclusive model builds, the latest news, reviews and more. Read the full issue in PDF format here or dip into our reformatted online features for KeyModelWorld at your leisure.

Latest articles from Airfix Model World

View the latest news and features from Airfix Model World Monthly magazine below.

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Review: Gecko Models delivers 1/35 British Infantry Figures in MTP

John Fuller

Chinese firm Gecko Models has released two sets depicting British Infantry labelled as between 2010-16, as defined by their use of Multi-Terrain Pattern camouflage.

John Fuller

Display Case – Your Model Builds

John Fuller

EXTRA IMAGES INSIDE: From real-world preservation subjects to unconventional takes on popular types, this month’s reader feature covers inspiring aircraft builds – including bonus online-only entries.

John Fuller
IMPROVING ITALERI’S PUMA Feature Premium

IMPROVING ITALERI’S PUMA

Juanjo Dominguez

Juanjo Dominguez Calvo breathes extra life into Italeri's 1/48 Puma armoured car... and provides sage weathering advice.

Juanjo Dominguez
NEW MANDALORIAN FIGURE FROM REVELL Review Premium

NEW MANDALORIAN FIGURE FROM REVELL

Chris Clifford and Stu Fone

Fans of Disney+ show The Mandalorian should will welcome Revell's new 1/9 figure kit of the titular hero, Din Djarin.

Chris Clifford and Stu Fone
TAKOM’S 2 in 1 MAMMUT Review Premium

TAKOM’S 2 in 1 MAMMUT

Chris Clifford and Stu Fone

Takom has issued yet another 1/35 notional armour subject... this time the German Mammut with alternative main guns and engine deck detail.

Chris Clifford and Stu Fone
BUILDING INFINITY MODELS’ HELLDIVER Feature Premium

BUILDING INFINITY MODELS’ HELLDIVER

Peter Fearon

Infinity Models' 1/32 Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver provides a satisfying build challenge for Peter Fearon.

Peter Fearon
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Airfix Model World February 2023

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BUILDING REVELL’S TYPE IIB U-BOAT Feature Premium

BUILDING REVELL’S TYPE IIB U-BOAT

Mike Verier

Mike Verier completes Revell's reissue of ICM's 1/144 Type IIB U-boat, and shows how to achieve a highly realistic seascape.

Mike Verier
ANTI-ROCKET IRON DOME FROM MAGIC FACTORY Review Premium

ANTI-ROCKET IRON DOME FROM MAGIC FACTORY

Stu Fone

Chinese firm Magic Factory has become the first to produce the Israeli Iron Dome anti-rocket/mortar system, in 1/35 scale. Read our full review.

Stu Fone
EXCLUSIVE: AIRFIX 2023 RELEASES News Premium

EXCLUSIVE: AIRFIX 2023 RELEASES

Stu Fone

A 1/48 Fairey Gannet AS.1/4 is among the brand-new toolings from Airfix for this year! Read our full release guide.

Stu Fone

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Editor

Stu Fone 

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Group Editor Modelling

Mike Wild

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