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NEW IBG 1/72 ACCESSORIES

Chris Clifford

IBG's new 1/72 3D-printed resin upgrades comprise seats, radiators and venturis for its own PZL 11/24 fighters, and wheels for Bedford QL trucks.

Chris Clifford

NEW ARMY-FOCUSSED PERIODICAL FROM START

Chris Clifford

Having found great success with its Luftwaffe/U-Boot Im Focus reference periodicals, Luftfahrtverlag-START now explores the German army with its new Heer Im Focus series.

Chris Clifford
PANZERWRECKS’ NEW GERMAN ARMOUR REFERENCE News Premium

MORE GERMAN ARMOUR REFERENCE FROM PANZERWRECKS

Chris Clifford

UK publisher Panzerwrecks' latest instalment of its German armour reference series has a fascinating Normandy focus... and heaps of detail.

Chris Clifford

NEW TAKOM KITS AVAILABLE NOW!

Chris Clifford

Three 1/35 scale kits and another in 1/72 from Takom are now available via UK importer Bachmann Europe.

Chris Clifford

EARLY PANZER II SCHEMES FROM STAR DECALS

Chris

If you plan to build IBG Models' recent 1/35 early Panzer II, but fancy a change of scheme, Star Decals new sheet will help no end. It has liveries for four tanks.

Chris

SMALL-SCALE GERMAN BUNKERS BY TORO

Chris Clifford

Diorama modellers can make great use of ToRo Model's new set of pre-fab concrete 1944 Kochbunkers.

Chris Clifford

TINY TIGER I IMPROVEMENTS FROM MASTER

Chris Clifford

Building the Tiger I in 1/72 scale? If so, these quality resin and turned-metal upgrades from Master could be just what you're looking for.

Chris Clifford

NEW MILITARY ACCESSORIES BY MASTER MODEL

Chris Clifford

Improve your 1/35 armour builds with Master Model's new metal and resin accessories, catering for Allied and German armour alike.

Chris Clifford

NEW TAKOM KITS DUE SOON!

Chris Clifford

New kits from Takom due soon include a 1/16 M50A Ontos, 1/72 M1070 Gun Truck and, in 1/35, a T-55AD and Panzer III Ausf.N.

Chris Clifford
EXCLUSIVE: AIRFIX 2023 RELEASES News Premium

EXCLUSIVE: AIRFIX 2023 RELEASES

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A 1/48 Fairey Gannet AS.1/4 is among the brand-new toolings from Airfix for this year! Read our full release guide.

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NEW AIRFIX RELEASES FOR 2023

Chris Clifford

Chris Clifford highlights the major new toolings from Airfix for this year.

Chris Clifford

RAISE YOUR GLASS WITH AIRFIX’S ‘FREEBIE’

For a limited time, anyone pre-ordering Airfix’s new-tool 1/35 Austin K2/Y Ambulance kit will also receive a smart branded pint glass.

NICARAGUAN MARKINGS FROM STAR DECALS

Military modellers interested in Latin American won't want to miss Star Decals' new 1/35 sheets for Nicaraguan tanks, armoured cars and trucks.

MORE ARMOUR STUDIES FROM PANZERWRECKS

The 24th edition of the acclaimed Panzerwrecks book series is now available, and offers a wealth of reference for armour modellers.

Rapier Reference: Newark Air Museum's new exhibit

Newark Air Museum has announced it is set to display what is believed to be the only complete example of the Rapier Field Standard C (FSC) ground-based air defence system.

FORTHCOMING AFV CLUB KITS News Premium

FORTHCOMING AFV CLUB KITS

Military fans will welcome the new kits from AFV Club due later this year. They are the Centurion Mk.V AVRE, and FGM-148 Javelin... both in 1/35 scale.

Wartime Saviour from Airfix: 1/35 Austin K2/Y Ambulance first look!

Airfix's fifth new-tooling of 2022, a 1/35 Austin K2/Y Ambulance, has royal connections and its release coincides closely with Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. Examine this newly tooled model kit via AMW's first look here!

Maritime-scale miniatures from Starling Models - 1/700 World War Two vehicles

Modellers wanting to recreate either a dockyard or amphibious landing scene in 1/700 have received a huge boost from Starling Models, which has released a series of World War Two vehicles in this scale.

LARGE-SCALE ‘EASY EIGHT’ SHERMAN DUE THIS YEAR

Military modellers who favour larger scales will be bowled over by the forthcoming 1/16 M4A3E8 Sherman tank from Trumpeter's sister label I LOVE KIT. The model will be available via UK importer Bachmann Europe.

Chiron to Swordfish: Airfix's latest releases revealed!

Airfix has released a varied batch of new products in March 2022, from the first of its new 1/43 supercars to a pair of Vintage Classic 1/76-scale tanks.

PRIEST: A FINE M7 REFERENCE

Whether you plan to build the M7 Priest tracked howitzer in 1/35, or a smaller scale, excellent reference lies in Pen & Sword's book on the vehicle... part of the publisher's Images of War series.

MORE UKRAINIAN TROOPS

MasterBox continues to design new themed figure sets based on the current Russia-Ukraine War. This latest product has four Ukrainian troops posing with a captured Russian tank.

UNUSUAL WORLD WAR TWO TRIO FROM TAKOM

Three new items from the Takom stable will delight any modeller looking for a different World War Two build project.

MINE HUNTING AND FRESH PRODUCE FROM MINIART

Two new styrene accessory sets from MiniArt could well inspire your next diorama or vignette. Whether you opt for the mine detectors or fruit in crates, a feast of fine detail awaits.

NEW NAVAL AND MILITARY KITS FROM TAKOM

Takom is making a 1/350 debut with its new-tool US Navy Zumwalt-class destroyer, but military fans can also expect a 1/72 Chinese DF-41 ICBM transporter/erector/launcher. Both are due March-April this year, and offer admirable detail.

NEW TRUMPETER KITS DUE END OF MARCH 2022

A wealth of exciting kits are on their way from Trumpeter, due late March onwards. Aircraft, military and naval genres are catered for. The most impressive product is arguably the 1/16 Jagdpanther!

CLASSY T-34 REFERENCE

A good reference book is worth its weight in gold, and if you're planning builds of the Soviet T-34 tank, Canfora Publishing's new hardback is a real must.

REVELL 2022 NEW ITEMS TO AUGUST

Check out Revell's new items due up until August 2022, including re-introductions, updated kits and new toolings. Read more and get your very own models now.

MILITARY AND FIGURE GEMS FROM ROYAL MODEL

Italy's Royal Model has released several superb new resin items for military/figure modellers. The sculpting is fabulous!

NEW 1/35 MILITARY KITS FROM AIRFIX News Premium

NEW 1/35 MILITARY KITS FROM AIRFIX

A newly tooled 1/35 military kit is on its way from Airfix for 2022. Chris Clifford tells of this and other same-scale kits from this year's new catalogue.