Military
The realm of military modelling offers a wealth of variety, from tanks and self-propelled guns, to softskins, artillery and much more. Common scales are 1/35, 1/48 and 1/72, although kits in 1/76 and 1/16 are also available. Top names include MiniArt, ICM, Dragon, Airfix, Tamiya, Trumpeter and AFV Club, but there are many more manufacturers offering relevant products.
GECKO MODELS ALVIS SCIMITAR MK.2
Armoured reconnaissance comes to the fore with Gary Radford's splendid build of Gecko Models' Scimitar Mk.2 CVR(T).
NEW GERMAN ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN REFERENCE
Military modellers, especially those favouring German subjects, have a superb reference in the 'Flak' book from Canfora Publishing.
HEER IM FOCUS EDITION NO 2
The second instalment of START's new periodical series Heer im Focus, on Germany's army in World War Two, is now available. There's great reference for military modellers.
MINIART’S US TANK REPAIR CREW VIGNETTE
Modellers wanting to add detail to their basic MiniArt 1/35 M3 Stuart builds now have a neat engine repair scene from this Ukrainian firm.
UPDATED HALF-TRACK REFERENCE FROM PANZER TRACTS
Panzer Tracts' updated softback on the Sd.Kfz.251 is a splendid reference for half-track fans, whether you're an experienced modeller, or novice.
MINIART 1/35 NEW-TOOL STUART M3 WITH INTERIOR
MiniArt's new-tool 1/35 M3 Stuart tank debuts as an Interior Kit, with fully equipped fighting compartment and engine bay.
THE TANK MUSEUM 1/35 ‘LITTLE WILLIE’ 3D-PRINTED KIT
The world's first tank prototype - Little Willie - is the subject of The Tank Museum's first bespoke 1/35 model kit. Learn more about this limited-edition 3D-printed replica here.
KAGERO UKRAINE AT WAR PART 1 BOOK/DECAL COMBO
If it's topicality you seek, Kagero's new Topcolors 'Ukraine at War Part 1' book offers plenty of reference, plus decals in three different scales.
NEW 1/35 LRDG F30 PATROL TRUCK FROM THUNDER MODEL
Thunder Model has worked closely with the LRDG Preservation Society to ensure accuracy on the former's new 1/35 F30 desert patrol truck kit.
PREVIEW: Model World LIVE new scale model builds
NEW IMAGES ADDED Model World LIVE is just a few weeks away on April 27/28 2024 and modellers across the country are busy completing their latest builds to display at the show. In this preview gallery, we showcase the latest projects - both complete and work in progress - which you can expect to see at the show.