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SOVIET SNOWBALL
Based on a real prototype, MiniArt's Ball Tank offers a decidedly different and fun project in 1/35 scale. Here, Dave Oliver builds it beautifully and poses the model on a scenic base.
Desert Cruiser
IBG Models' 1/72 A.15 Crusader tank is built out-of-the-box by Massimo Santarossa. Look out for tips on working with photo-etched metal - and how to create a convincing display base.
FLASH OF LIGHTNING
Andy Davies opts for a distressed appearance on his cool build of Ushi Models' 1/72 resin Mitsubishi J4M Senden interceptor concept. It's a fascinating Japanese drawing board aircraft.
DESERT DELIGHTS
Eduard's limited-edition dual combo 'Afrika' package allowed Jay Blakemore to complete a stunning pair of desert-based Bf 109 Luftwaffe fighters.
Kanalkampf Warrior
Revell reworked its original 1/72 Ju 88 into a Battle of Britain-era A-1 format, and it's built in full here by Huw Morgan. He's rather pleased with the results!
HURRICANE WARNING: Building Airfix's 1/24 Hawker Hurricane
It might be old, but Airfix's 1/24 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I Superkit can be turned into a real showstopper. Here, Richard Spreckley does just that with scratch-built and aftermarket detail.
CHANNEL SCOURGE
Garry Tobiss clear a very large space to build Italeri's massive 1/35 S-38 Schnellboot... adding aftermarket goodies for extra detail. If you want an impressive German Navy vessel, this is it!
Figure Review: Tamiya's quarter-scale Wehrmacht Infantry Set
Tamiya is well known for its 1/35 figures and when batches of 1/48 offerings were issued between 2005-07 it seemed this smaller-scale market was about to be similarly enriched.
Figure Review: ICM releases 1/32 Vietnam-era US Helicopter Pilots
Although they were almost certainly designed for the firm’s AH-1 Cobra kits, ICM’s 1/32 Vietnam-era helicopter crew figures are available separately to suit other firm’s offerings.
Figure Review: ICM's 1/32 'Photo to Remember' USAAF Pilots
ICM has previously released a set of three 1/32 US Army Air Force (USAAF) figures suitable for most American World War Two multi-crew aircraft (32104) and has followed this with a four-figure combination depicting elements of a three-man team posing for a picture by a USAAF photographer. Subject-specific paints are another element to consider...