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VIDEO: Melton Mowbray (North)

We met with John Spence who gave us the rundown on his fantastic Leicestershire based layout which models the former Melton Mowbray (North) station in 'N' gauge. Watch it here.

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VIDEO: Class 37 sound for 'OO' gauge

In this online feature we show how to install digital sound into the Bachmann Class 37 using a ZIMO MX644D decoder and Rail Exclusive speaker. 

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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!

Boulton Paul Defiant Feature Premium

Rebel Defender

Andy Davies has fun adding aftermarket extras to Airfix’s re-issued 1/48 Boulton Paul Defiant, adding rivets and chipping for good measure.

L-39C Albatros Feature Premium

JET SET

With Trumpeter’s 1/48 L-39C Albatros as a base, Dean Large builds a fitting personal memento by recreating the first jet he ever flew.

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TACTICAL SUPPORT DOG

Christian Lupu takes a ‘desert dog’ into the woods, as he applies a camouflage green livery to Meng Model’s 1/35 Husky TSV.

Short Sunderland Mk.V Feature Premium

Blockade runner

Massimo Santarossa finds out if Special Hobby’s newly tooled 1/72 Short Sunderland Mk.V sinks or swims.

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Transport Workhorse

Garry Tobiss builds the heavy-lift version of Sabre’s 1/35 Schwerer Plattformwagen armoured vehicle transport railcar, and creates a diorama for display.

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KNIGHT OF THE AUTOBAHN

Nick Shuttleworth replicates a continental load-carrier with Revell’s superb 1/24 Büssing 8000 S13 truck.

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V Bomber Trio

This photo evocative captures air-to-air the RAF's potent Cold War trio of V-bombers - the Avro Vulcan, Vickers Valiant and Handley Page Victor respectively.