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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Latest articles from Airfix Model World

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

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FORTRESS DEFENCE

Although being the ‘downscaled’ version of Hong Kong Models’ 1/32 B-17 Flying Fortress, the firm’s 1/48 version is still an imposing model and benefits greatly from the addition of extra refinement – such as Eduard’s Brassin machine gun set.

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HOVERING 'HUPGRADES'

Intended for Mark I’s lovely 1/144 first-generation Harrier kits (GR.1/3 and AV-8A/S), this packed photoetched brass fret supplies sufficient parts for one model and left-over items could furnish another one to two builds, depending on the variant(s) chosen.

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EIGHT-GUN OPENINGS

Modellers wanting to pose the .303 machine gun bays open on their Eduard Spitfire Mk.Is will find the firm’s own great-value set ideal.

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COMMON ORDNANCE

One of the most frequently carried ordnance on British fighter-bomber types during World War Two was the 250lb MC (medium capacity) weapon, being carried by Spitfires, Hurricanes, Mosquitos, Blenheims and Beaufighters.

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SPY-PLANE SUPPLEMENTS

Eduard has produced this set for AFV Club’s recent 1/48 Lockheed U-2A ‘Dragon Lady’.

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IN-FLIGHT SECURITY

Although Yahu is known for its type-specific instrument panels, which are usually pre-decorated, the firm has recently expanded its range to include generic interior parts, such as its 1/72 seatbelts – this set is suitable for a World War Two-era US Army Air Force or Navy airframe.

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PILOT'S 'PEW'

Part of CMK’s ‘Quick & Easy’ line, this pilot’s chair is intended for Hasegawa’s 1/72 Kawasaki Ki-61-I Hien Japanese Army fighter.

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FLANKER PROBES

Here’s a great way to enhance the appearance of any 1/72 Su-33 Flanker-D kit – purchase Master Model’s turned brass and photo-etched metal pitot.

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AERIAL 'FISH'

Brengun’s Mk.XIII munition is ideal for any US Navy World War Two torpedo bomber and this highly detailed offering provides parts for early and late configurations (with nose ring and breakaway aerodynamic covers for the latter).

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AUSSIE TWEAKS

Those wanting to build an accurate Australian Mk.21 Beaufighter from Revell’s 1/48 kit need look no further than this well-designed set from CMK.

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Stu Fone 

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Mike Wild

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