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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Back Issues

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Airfix Model World October 2022

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Airfix Model World September 2022

Presented in PDF format, the September 2022 issue of Airfix Model World (AMW142) includes an exclusive build of Airfix's 1/48 Blackburn Buccaneer, ICM's new-tool 1/32 AH-1G Cobra, Aoshima's 1/24 Lamborghini Countach, the latest news, reviews and more!

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Airfix Model World August 2022

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Latest articles from Airfix Model World

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

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Airfix Model World July 2023

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Scenic Starter: 1/76 Sd.Kfz. 124 Wespe from Revell

John Fuller

Revell’s ex-Matchbox Wespe has been re-issued in the firm’s ‘First Diorama’ range, but is it the ideal starting point for producing a scene?

John Fuller
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Bridge too Far? Building Revell’s ‘First Diorama’ 1/76 Sherman Firefly

Jaymes Crowther

In his first build for AMW, Jaymes Crowther shows how Revell’s ‘First Diorama’ 1/76 Sherman Firefly can be used as the basis for an exceptional scene.

Jaymes Crowther

Win Tamiya’s new-tool 1/48 F-35B Lightning II

Two lucky AMW readers have the chance to win a Tamiya 1/48 F-35A Lightning II

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Airfix Model World June 2023

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Too Little, Too Late – Crusader Tank in 1/35 from Border Model, built!

Huw Morgan

Huw Morgan tackles Border Model’s recently tooled 1/35 Crusader Mk.III, finishing the model on a boxart-inspired base.

Huw Morgan
‘LION FISH’ AGGRESSOR F-15DJ BUILD Feature Premium

‘LION FISH’ AGGRESSOR F-15DJ BUILD

KEV BAXTER

Kev Baxter provides his 1/72 Hasegawa Japanese F-15DJ with a stunning one-off identity, and adds structural improvements along the way.

KEV BAXTER
BUILDING TAMIYA’S NEW-TOOL CHALLENGER 2 Feature Premium

BUILDING TAMIYA’S NEW-TOOL CHALLENGER 2

Paul Cawte

The 1/48 armour arena is now better off for a new tooling of the Challenger 2 by Tamiya, built here straight from the box by Paul Cawte.

Paul Cawte
Building Airfix’s ‘Upkeep’ Lancaster Feature Premium

Building Airfix’s ‘Upkeep’ Lancaster

David Holmes

David Holmes marks the 80th anniversary of the famous dams raids with his build of Airfix's new-tool Lancaster B.III(Special), in the markings of operation leader Guy Gibson.

David Holmes

Display Case – Your Builds Showcased!

John Fuller

This varied selection of reader projects incorporates vintage conversions, the latest toolings, starter sets and inspiration from Airfix Model World... Plus bonus online entries.

John Fuller

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Editor

Stu Fone 

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Mike Wild

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