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VIDEO: Model World LIVE 2024

Model World LIVE is the brand-new modelling exhibition from Key Publishing which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham on April 27/28 2024. Join Mike Wild and Mark Chivers in the Key Model World workshop as they discuss the show and all its latest features.

SERIES 8 Part 3: Digital Sound - installing ZIMO chips

Part 3 of our new digital sound video series is available now exclusively for Premium Subscribers. In this video we show how the ZIMO decoder family can be installed in a Bachmann Class 40 and a Hornby '9F' 2-10-0 with simple tools and readily available speakers.

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Shap

Shap has always been a challenge to footplate crews and a magnet for enthusiasts. EVAN GREEN-HUGHES explores this famous location’s history and appeal.

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Bachmann Collectors Club Ivatt ‘2MT’ 2-6-0

Amongst the recent additions to the Bachmann Collectors Club range of exclusive limited edition models is this ‘N’ gauge LMS Ivatt ‘2MT’ in BR lined maroon. MARK CHIVERS assesses it.

TAMIYA’S ALL-NEW LEOPARD 2A7V

The latest 1/35 Leopard 2A7V offering from Tamiya is an absolute delight, as Stu Fone discovers

REVELL’S NEW MANDALORIAN SPEEDER BIKE Feature Premium

REVELL’S NEW MANDALORIAN SPEEDER BIKE

A dramatic sci-fi kidnap scene is replicated by Garry Tobiss with Revell's new 1/12 Mandalorian Speeder Bike.

REISSUED 1/48 TWO-SEAT HUNTER DECALS FROM FANTASY PRINTSHOP News Freemium

REISSUED 1/48 TWO-SEAT HUNTER DECALS FROM FANTASY PRINTSHOP

Fantasy Printshop's splendid two-seat RAF Hunter T.7 decal set has been reissued in both 1/72 and 1/48 scale.

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Revolution Trains PCA

Revolution Trains’ newly-tooled ‘OO’ gauge PCA alumina tank wagons have arrived, offering a new option for modern era modellers. BEN CHURCH takes a closer look at these distinctive new vehicles.

AZ MODEL NEW 1/72 Bf 109E-0 AND ‘109T BOXINGS Review Premium

AZ MODEL NEW 1/72 Bf 109E-0 AND ‘109T BOXINGS

AZ Model has added to its range of 1/72 Messerschmitt Bf 109 kits with new '109E-0 and T-2 boxings.

Grindley Brook in 'O' gauge

Grindley Brook models the now closed ex-LNWR line between Whitchurch and Chester in 'O' gauge and is presented by the Hillingdon Railway Modellers. See it at Model World LIVE 2024.