Military reviews
DAS WERK’S ALL-NEW 1/35 TRIPPEL SCHWIMMWAGEN
Read our exclusive review of Das Werk's 1/35 new-tool Trippel SG 6/38 Schwimmwagen from Das Werk.
Chris Clifford
TAMIYA’S 1/48 NEW-TOOL M8 HMC
Fans of 1/48 armour will welcome Tamiya's brand-new tooling of the diminutive M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage. It's packed with detail and features link-and-length tracks.
Chris Clifford
BORDER’S NEW INTIAL PRODUCTION TIGER I
Border Model has followed its debut 1/35 Tiger I Early Production kit from 2020 with an Initial version, offering schemes for s.Pz.Abt.502 at Leningrad, 1942-43.
Chris Clifford
ALL-NEW EARLY PANZER II FROM IBG MODELS
Modellers of German armour have an early war 1/35 treat in IBG Models' new-tool Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf.a/2... the first ever kit of the type in this scale.
Stu Fone
SMALL-SCALE VEHICLE GEMS FROM BRENGUN/HAULER
New small-scale vehicle kits from Czech labels Brengun and Hauler truly raise the bar with their detail levels.
Chris Clifford
GECKO LARC-V UPDATED BY DAS WERK
Das Werk's reboxing of Gecko Models' 1/35 LARC-V amphibious vehicle allows you to build the early version with five new liveries for German, US and Portuguese machines.
Chris Clifford
TAKOM’S 2 in 1 MAMMUT
Takom has issued yet another 1/35 notional armour subject... this time the German Mammut with alternative main guns and engine deck detail.
Chris Clifford and Stu Fone
ANTI-ROCKET IRON DOME FROM MAGIC FACTORY
Chinese firm Magic Factory has become the first to produce the Israeli Iron Dome anti-rocket/mortar system, in 1/35 scale. Read our full review.
Stu Fone
NEW-TOOL GERMAN HALF-TRACK FROM ACADEMY
German armour fans will welcome the 1/35 new-tool Sd.Kfz.251/1 Ausf.C half-track from Academy, which has individual-link tracks... all for just £29.99!
Chris Clifford
MULTI-FORMAT TRACTOR BY THUNDER MODEL
Thunder Model has reworked its pleasing 1/35 Case-built US Army Tractor to offer standard and loader formats, driver armour and a civilian version.
HUNGARIAN ANTI-AIRCRAFT TANK FROM IBG MODELS
IBG Models' new 40M Nimrod anti-aircraft tank is a splendid option for military modellers who favour 1/72 scale. Read our detailed review.
ANTI-AIRCRAFT PANTHER FROM VESPID MODELS
Do you like 'drawing board' Panzers? If so, Vespid Models' new 1/72 Panther G with 20mm Flakvierling turret is ripe for your next project. Read our detailed review.
1/72 AIRCRAFT STARTER FROM ICM
Planning any 1/72 builds of Soviet-designed aircraft? If so, ICM's new APA-50M airfield mobile electric unit could be a fine accompaniment.
HAULING SUPPLIES: MINIART’S GERMAN CARGO TRAILER
If you' want something extra to make your vehicle build project more interesting, how about MiniArt's 1/35 German Cargo Trailer?
THIRD-GEN BRUISER: RYE FIELD’S LEOPARD 2A6 TANK
If you're in the market for a 1/35 Leopard 2A6 tank, Rye Field's new tooling is arguably the best available... and one of the boxings is reviewed here.
NEW TOOL: Bedford QL Tanker in 1/72 from IBG Models
Polish manufacturer IBG Models has issued a brand-new 1/72 Bedford QL Tanker packed with fine detail, as CHRIS CLIFFORD reveals.
Airfix releases Classic Soviet Armour - its 1/72 Josef Stalin JS-3!
First released in 1962, Airfix’s JS-3 returns in Vintage Classics packaging - check out Airfix Model World's review here.
MiniArt's Chevrolet Hauler: 1/35 G7107 Military Truck
Ukrainian firm MiniArt has repackaged its G7107 with a set of figures posed as if carrying out repairs - read AMW's review of the kit now!
Late-War Panzer from Dragon: 1/72 Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf.J Early Production
Often viewed as a backwards step in Panzer IV development, the last subtype – the Ausf.J – is the subject of Dragon’s small-scale kit, reviewed here by AMW.
World of Tanks Gaming Assault Gun - Revell 1/72 Sturmgeschütz IV
Those opening this re-boxed Matchbox kit as part of Revell’s link with World of Tanks are in for a pleasant surprise, as it was one of the former firm’s last products. Read AMW's verdict here.
Ubiquitous Celebration: Italeri's 1/35 Willys Jeep MB 80th Anniversary
Italeri’s 1/24 Willys Jeep has been re-released to celebrate 80 years since the type was first produced. Discover more in AMW's review.
TRUMPETER’S ANTI-AIRCRAFT BEAST
If you like building anti-aircraft vehicles, Trumpeter's L4500A truck with 3.7cm Flak is a generally well-detailed, parts-packed option.
WAR PRIZE HALF-TRACK BY SPECIAL ARMOUR
Fans of small-scale AFVs have a splendid option in Special Armour's 1/72 Captured Sd.Kfz.250 Ausf. A half-track.
Top-Quality Armour from MiniArt: 1/35 Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf.H Nibelungenwerk Mid Prod
MiniArt’s high standards are again on view with its ‘baseline’ offering of the Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf.H, reviewed here by AMW.
TAMIYA’S ALL-NEW CHALLENGER 2
Thirty years have passed since Tamiya produced its 1/35 Challenger 2 tank...but finally we now have 1/48 version from the company.
ALLIED HALF-TRACK ‘UNIFORMS’ FROM STAR DECALS
If you plan to build a US Army M3A1 half-track but want alternative markings, check out Star Decals' sheet 35-C-1233, which offers four fresh liveries.
ICM’S RARE ARMOURED CAR REWORKED
ICM has released its third boxing of the German Sd.Kfz.247 Ausf.B armoured car, this time with an MG 34 machine-gun and mount.
ICM's General Purpose Hauler - 1/35 G7117 truck review
Modellers wanting to build US World War Two logistics vehicles are spoilt for choice with two manufacturers releasing several kits: ICM's G7117 is reviewed here.
DRAGON’S SMALL-SCALE STURMGESCHÜTZ
Dragon's 1/72 armour kits are packed with detail, and the tradition is upheld by the firm's new Neo Pro StuG.II Ausf.B boxing, which offers link-and-length tracks. It also provides structural details of early IIIBs.