Advanced build

This is where you will find our most comprehensive and challenging model builds. Ranging from super-detailed aircraft to formidable models of tanks and ships, our experts have all the skills and connections to show you how to make the very best of the most detailed kits on the market.

FIGHTING ROTHESAY: ATLANTIC MODELS’ HMS YARMOUTH Feature Premium

FIGHTING ROTHESAY: ATLANTIC MODELS' HMS YARMOUTH

Toby Knight takes on a multi-media challenge with Atlantic Models' splendid 1/350 HMS Yarmouth, built as HMS Plymouth.

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Cypriot Sunbather: Airfix 1/72 Avro Shackleton AEW.2 aftermarket build

Jen Wright depicts an expat retiree with Airfix’s 1/72 Shackleton AEW.2 and a selection of aftermarket upgrade parts in an advanced modelling project.

FLASH OF LIGHTNING Feature Premium

FLASH OF LIGHTNING

Andy Davies opts for a distressed appearance on his cool build of Ushi Models' 1/72 resin Mitsubishi J4M Senden interceptor concept. It's a fascinating Japanese drawing board aircraft.

HURRICANE WARNING Feature Premium

HURRICANE WARNING

It might be old, but Airfix's 1/24 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I Superkit can be turned into a real showstopper. Here, Richard Spreckley does just that with scratch-built and aftermarket detail.

CHANNEL SCOURGE Feature Premium

CHANNEL SCOURGE

Garry Tobiss clear a very large space to build Italeri's massive 1/35 S-38 Schnellboot... adding aftermarket goodies for extra detail. If you want an impressive German Navy vessel, this is it!

FLOWER AFLOAT Feature Premium

FLOWER AFLOAT

In his debut for Airfix Model World/Key Model World, Toby Knight finds much to enjoy in Black Cat Models' 1/350 resin and photo-etched metal Flower-Class Corvette.

STORM FORCE Feature Premium

STORM FORCE

Dean Large completes Revell's re-boxing of the 1/32 Special Hobby Hawker Tempest Mk.V, incorporating a wealth of aftermarket detail in the process.

CAFE RACER STYLE Feature Premium

CAFE RACER STYLE

Jaw-dropping results are achieved by Juanjo Dominguez Calvo with his stunning overhaul and update of Great Wall Hobby's 1/35 Zündapp KS 750 motorcycle.

GIZIT! Feature Premium

GIZIT!

An unusual embellishment adorns the Accurate Armour 1/35 resin Spartan CVR(T), expertly buillt and mounted on a groundwork base by Dave Oliver.

PHARAOH'S REVENGE Feature Premium

PHARAOH'S REVENGE

Trumpeter’s splendid 1/144 Tu-16 Badger receives an Egyptian makeover from ace modeller Juanjo Dominguez, who adds 3D-printed air-to-surface missiles for a finishing touch.