Maritime reviews
EXCLUSIVE: BORDER MODEL AKAGI BRIDGE W/ FLIGHT DECK AND KATE IN-BOX REVIEW
Border Model's 1/35 kit range just got more impressive by combining a Japanese Akagi carrier deck section and island with a B5N2 Kate aircraft.
HARBOUR DEFENCE MOTOR LAUNCH FROM NEOMEGA UK
NeOmega UK's new Iconic Boats series of mixed-media kits features a splendid Home Defence Motor Launch 1943. Read our in-box review.
Splendid large-scale Avenir from Heller
Heller’s 1/200 Avenir Car Ferry makes a welcome return after a long absence, with updated markings to reflect the ship's three owners
OLIVER HAZARD PERRY-CLASS FRIGATE FROM AFV CLUB
AFV Club’s new 1/700 Oliver Hazard Perry has been released as a full-hull version; it’s a superb kit, but not without its issues, as Stu Fone discovers
AIRFIX SR-N1 HOVERCRAFT GETS VINTAGE CLASSICS RELEASE
One of Airfix's most popular old kits - the1/72 SR-N1 Hovercraft - returns as a part of the popular Vintage Classics range.
3D-PRINTED GERMAN TYPE UBI SUBMARINE FROM ASK DISTRIBUTION
Modellers of naval subjects have a stunning new option in ASK Distribution's 1/72 3D-printed/PE Type UBI submarine.
ICM UPSCALES ITS GERMAN KFK BOAT
Ukraine's ICM has upscaled its 1/350 German Kriegsfischkutter vessel to 1/144... offering even better detail.
BORDER’S NEW PARTIAL U-BOAT
Naval modellers are sure to like Border's new sectionalised 1/35 Type VIIC U-boat, which offers interesting display possibilities.
German Armed Trawler from ICM
ICM has released a delightful 1/350 World War Two German Navy armed fishing boat, reviewed here by Chris Clifford.
EXTRA ‘BITE’ FOR REVELL’S ELCO PT BOAT
Revell has added new parts to its 2018 Elco 80ft Patrol Torpedo Boat, to replicate the vessel PT-160 with a Thunderbolt gun mount. Read our full review.