CARRIER-BORNE ‘MUD-MOVERS’ BOOK BY DETAIL & SCALE
If carrier-borne 'mud-moving' aircraft fuel your modelling desires, Detail & Scale's new book is a superb reference.
ILIAD’S ACE OF SPADES FIGHTERS
A fun and fascinating selection of Luftwaffe JG 53 Bf 109G-6s, all with personal fuselage art, are provided via Iliad Design's 1/48 and 1/32 decal sheets.
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.
PHANTOM WHEEL BAYS FROM KAZAN
Tamiya's 1/48 new-tool F-4B Phantom II is great out of the box, but Kazan Model Dynamics' resin wheel bays will add much more fidelity.
COMMEMORATIVE A-10s FROM TWO BOBS
If you want to build an A-10 with a difference, in either of the three main scales, look no further than Two Bobs' new decal package Heritage Hawgs.
UPGRADING THE SIOUX: EDUARD’S OH-13 SETS
If you plan to build Italeri's recently re-released 1/48 OH-13 helicopter, or even an original boxing, you won't want to miss Eduard's new and useful detail sets. They cater for the cockpit and the exterior.
PISTON FIGHTER ACCESSORIES FROM BARRACUDA
We examine recent resin upgrades and decals from US firm Barracuda studios, for the Spitfire, Sea Fury and F4U Corsair.
HEAPS OF F-35 MARKINGS FROM XTRADECAL!
A total of 64 different schemes are available via Xtradecal's three new 1/72 sheets for the Lockheed-Martin F-35A/B/C. US and export users are represented... and it's not all low-vis grey!
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.
SCENIC MODELLING SECOND HELPING
Per Olav Lund offered a wealth of advice and inspiration in his first scenic modelling book, A World of Dioramas. Volume II is out now via Canfora Publishing, and provides even more great ideas to explore and adapt.
AIRSPEED, ALTITUDE AND MORE
MMP's new book can help you achieve the utmost accuracy in your Luftwaffe cockpits, with detailed artwork, photos and factory drawings relevant to 12 aircraft types... bombers and fighters.
ALL-NEW MID-LIFE UPDATE VIPER
Jet fighter fans will welcome the news that Kinetic is to produce an all-new 1/48 F-16MLU NATO Viper kit. It offers stunning detail and a serious weapons selection, comprising air-to-air and 'mud-moving' stores.
LARGE-SCALE HARRIER PANEL
With the news that Airfix is re-releasing its 1/24 Harrier GR.1, aftermarket specialist Airscale has produced a stunning replacement instrument panel. It'll raise the refinement levels no end!
SATURN ROCKET BIBLE
No Real Space modeller should be without Crécy Publishing's new hardback on NASA's Saturn 1B rocket. It mixes fascinating background and technical text with useful official drawings and glorious period imagery.
1/24 SPITFIRE MK.IX MARKINGS FROM XTRADECAL
Hannants house brand Xtradecal is catering for Airfix's forthcoming 1/24 Spitfire Mk.IXc witn two excellent new sets of markings, for various Mk.IX sub-types. The ten schemes are pleasingly varied, ensuring interesting and different build options.
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!
ARMA’S MUSTANG RIDES AGAIN!
There's another opportunity to enjoy Arma Hobby's recent new-tool 1/72 Mustang, courtesy of a fresh recce-themed F-6C Expert Set boxing, which comes with photo-etched brass details. Go on... you know you want one!
NEW AIRCRAFT STORES FROM BRENGUN
Brengun has released a new and super-useful selection of aftermarket aircraft stores spanning the three most popular scales. World War Two and post-war types are catered for.
PEEPING SPIT ‘EIGHTEEN’ MARKINGS FROM XTRADECAL
Timed to complement Airfix's recent 1/48 Spitfire MK.XVIII kit, Hannants' own brand Xtradecal has released markings for six FR.18e schemes. There's plenty of variety here for this Griffon-powered recce version.
MORE GERMAN ARMOUR THROUGH THE LENS
If you're a military modeller who favours World War Two German armour, PeKo's latest instalment of its 'Panzerwaffe on the Battlefield' series offers a wealth of fascinating reference. Eastern and Western Front machinery is on show.
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.
Atlantic Models produces Airfix ship kit upgrades
Maritime kit and aftermarket specialist Atlantic Models has recently added to its range of 1/600 scale photo-etched brass accessories designed to upgrade and correct Airfix’s ship kits.
Nordic Sabre from Airfix: 1/48 F-86F-40
With the release of Airfix’s updated 1/48 F-86F-40 Sabre just around the corner, it's a good opportunity to give a sneak peak of the new parts, prior to our cover build of the kit.
New Tonka Turbines from Scale Model Parts
UK-based Scale Model Parts is a new manufacturer to Airfix Model World and among its initial 3D-printed releases are a series of engine bay upgrades for Revell’s recent 1/48 Tornado kits.
SNAKE IN A COLD CLIMATE
Ukraine’s ICM has re-released its splendid 1/32 Bell AH-1G helicopter as an ‘Arctic Cobra’ boxing.
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.
‘NEW’ SUNDERLAND FROM SPECIAL HOBBY
Czech manufacturer has adapted its existing 1/72 Short Sunderland tooling to provide a Mk.I/II kit, with new decals, and cast/3D-printed resin details. It's great company for the company's same-scale Mk.V.
SUPER-SMART RAFALE SCHEME BY SYHART
Syhart continues its love affair with the Dassault Rafale, with new 1/72 and 1/48 sheets for the French Air Force 2019-20 Solo Display airframe. Masks are included.
MORE SAGE ADVICE FROM LIFECOLOR
If you were tempted by Lifecolor's first Painting Guide published earlier this year, Vol.2 has just been released and it offers even more sage advice on using the products from the acrylic range.