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 July 2020

Welcome to the July 2020 issue of Airfix Model World. Subscribers can login in to the view the full issue as PDFs in this brand-new online service. Highlights include the Airfix 1/48 Boulton Paul Defiant, a 1/72 Short Sunderland Mk.V, top tips for applying decals, the latest reviews, inspirational projects and more. Don't miss it!

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Airfix Model World June 2020

Welcome to the June 2020 issue of Airfix Model World. Subscribers can login in to the view the full issue as PDFs in this brand-new online service. Highlights include the Airfix 1/48 Hurricane, a 1/72 J26 Mustang, Revell's 1/32 Arado Ar196s, top tips for painting with brushes and airbrushes, the latest reviews, inspirational projects and more. Don't miss it!

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Airfix Model World May 2020

Welcome to the May 2020 issue of Airfix Model World. Subscribers can login in to the view the full issue as PDFs in this brand-new online service. Highlights include a first look at Airfix's 1/48 scale Walrus, top tips to remove blemishes and seams, a full guide to adding rigging to Airfix's 1/72 Gladiator Mk. 1 plus 90 reviews, inspirational projects and more. Don't miss it!

Latest articles from Airfix Model World

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

Northland Exhibition: ModelEx Whangārei Show Report

Mark Peacock delves into the modelling scene in New Zealand with a report from the country's ModelEx Whangārei event.

TORNADO APPROACHING! ITALERI’S NEW-TOOL GR.4 Feature Premium

TORNADO APPROACHING! ITALERI’S NEW-TOOL GR.4

Dean large employs a host of aftermarket accessories in his build of Italeri's new-tool 1/32 Tornado GR.4

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EXTRA IMAGES INSIDE: From stunning scenery to figure finesse and modelling innovation, this month’s reader project selection offers a wealth of inspiration - plus bonus online exclusives!

AIRFIX COUNTY-CLASS DESTROYER REISSUED Review Premium

AIRFIX COUNTY-CLASS DESTROYER REISSUED

Naval modellers will be delighted to know that Airfix's original 1/600 HMS Devonshire is available again as a Vintage Classic kit.

Airbrush Company hosts 75th Anniversary Sale!

Modelling supplier The Airbrush Company has announced it is hosting a special sale to celebrate 75 years of being in business - discover the savings inside!

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EXCLUSIVE BUILD: Airfix's new-tool 1/72 Gloster Meteor F.8

EXCLUSIVE FULL-BUILD FEATURE: Kev Baxter was delighted to preview the latest and arguably the greatest Airfix release in 1/72 scale to date, a newly tooled Gloster Meteor F.8.

DAYGLO PINOCCHIO Feature Premium

DAYGLO PINOCCHIO: SPECIAL HOBBY'S SWISS VAMPIRE

Mike Grant finishes Special Hobby's 1/72 Swiss Air Force de Havilland Vampire in a stunning colour scheme.

FIGHTING ROTHESAY: ATLANTIC MODELS’ HMS YARMOUTH Feature Premium

FIGHTING ROTHESAY: ATLANTIC MODELS' HMS YARMOUTH

Toby Knight takes on a multi-media challenge with Atlantic Models' splendid 1/350 HMS Yarmouth, built as HMS Plymouth.

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Sweet Sixteen: Eduard's 1/48 Spitfire Mk.XVI full-build

Anders Isaksson makes the most of Eduard's 1/48 Spitfire MK.XVI Bubbletop ProfiPACK boxing.

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NEW TOOL: Bedford QL Tanker in 1/72 from IBG Models

Polish manufacturer IBG Models has issued a brand-new 1/72 Bedford QL Tanker packed with fine detail, as CHRIS CLIFFORD reveals.

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Editor

Stu Fone 

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Group Editor Modelling

Mike Wild

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