CHARMANT HOMELAND DEFENDER
Tamiya’s new-tool 1/35 Renault R35 tank is a charming representation of this French inter-war design, combining just four styrene runners with neatly moulded detail – parts exhibit fine panel lines, delicate rivets and convincing representations of cast metal surfaces.
GUNNER'S FRIEND
When it comes to resin guns, few can match Greek firm Gas Patch for quality, such as with this neat two-gun .50 cal set.
ENGINE COVER
Modellers wanting to avoid an unsightly join on their Eduard 1/72 Spitfire Mk.XVI cowlings will find this one-piece resin replacement a boon.
WORLD-DEPLOYED WIDOWMAKERS
Xtradecal’s first collection of 1/48 scale markings for Lockheed F-104 Starfighters includes options for seven operators, providing national insignia, airframe serials and further embellishments (but no stencilling) for airframes operated between 1964-96.
RODENT FORCES
Here’s another chance to depict small-scale ‘Desert Rats’, with the return of Airfix’s 1/76 8th Army under the Vintage Classics banner. It contains 45 figures, plus a pair of two-piece Vickers machine guns and tripods.
FOLDED-CANVAS CARRIER
Efforts to standardise the motorised sections of the German Wehrmacht resulted in the Leichter Gelände Einheits Personen-Kraftwagen (Light All-Terrain Personnel Carrier), replicated in 1/35 scale by this ICM offering.
COUNTER-INSURGENCY ‘SCREAMER’
Following the Axis invasion of Yugoslavia in 1941, local resistance forces used guerrilla tactics to foil the enemy, with the most famous group being the Partisans led by the future Yugoslavian Prime Minister and President, Josip ‘Tito’ Broz.
FROM LAND AND SHIP
Whenever DK Decals tackles a subject, it always ensures that modellers have plenty of options to choose from.
HYDRAULIC SHOCK
A common error in maritime kits is to have depth charge launchers but no associated ammunition.
RHINO BLING
Revell’s 1/72 Nashorn (Rhinoceros) receives a major upgrade with this photo-etched brass fret from Hauler.