FANTASY PRINTSHOP NEW RANGE – NO CARRIER FILM DECALS
Get great results with finishing your early RAF aircraft models courtesy of Fantasy Printshop's new 'No Carrier Film' roundel selections.
Chris CliffordHK MODELS 1/32 B-17G REISSUED WITH PRINCESS ELIZABETH FIGURE
In a thoughtful act of commemoration, HK Models has reissued its 1/32 B-17G with decals for 'Rose of York' and a same-scale resin figure of the then Princess Elizabeth.
Chris CliffordCROSS & COCKADE CALENDAR 2024
Cross & Cockade's 2024 calendar is now available, offering World War One aviation fans inspiration and a means of planning their modelling year.
Chris CliffordACCESSORIES DEBUT BY IBG
Poland's IBG Models has developed its own accessories range, catering for the firm's 1/72 Fw 190D, Panzer II and other kits.
Chris CliffordSPITFIRE, MiG-21 AND Bf 109 MARKINGS FROM ZE-RO DECALS
If you're interested in Balkans aviation, Ze-Ro's recent decal sheets could be right up your street. They're ripe for builds of the Spitfire Mk.Vc, Bf 109G-2 and MiG-21bis.
Chris CliffordSURPRISE SEA KING! Airfix reveals NEW-TOOL 1/48 kit!
Helicopter fans will be thrilled with Airfix's surprise release...a 1/48 new-tool Royal Navy Sea King HAS.1/HAS.5/HU.5.
Stu Fone‘AUSSIE’ SMS PAINT NOW DISTRIBUTED BY ALBION HOBBIES
The Australian paint brand SMS is now being distributed by Albion Hobbies in the UK.
Chris CliffordNEW TAKOM KITS AVAILABLE NOW!
Three 1/35 scale kits and another in 1/72 from Takom are now available via UK importer Bachmann Europe.
Chris CliffordNEW DECALS FOR AIRFIX HARRIER AND SEA FURY
Airfix's 1/72 Harrier GR.1 and 1/48 Sea Fury FB.11 have been reissued with fresh colour schemes.
Chris CliffordNEW 1/48 HURRICANE MARKINGS FROM ASK
Arma Hobby's new-tool 1/48 Hawker Hurricane has prompted ASK Distribution to release aftermarket decals, for the Mk.IIc and other sub-types.
Chris CliffordEDUARD MiG-21MF GETS NEW DECALS
Eduard's superb 1/72 MiG-21MF has been re-released as a Weekend Edition with fresh decals for four different colour schemes, including a dazzling Czech display aircraft.
Chris CliffordSPECIAL HOBBY NOW OFFERS AH-1Q/S IN 1/48
Special Hobby has now adapted its new-tool 1/48 Cobra tooling to provide the TOW missile-equipped AH-1Q/S.
Chris CliffordASK DISTRIBUTION 1/32 HAVOC UPGRADES
Czech firm ASK Distribution has released two useful upgrade sets for HK Models' 1/32 new-tool A-20G Havoc.
Chris CliffordEARLY PANZER II SCHEMES FROM STAR DECALS
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.
ChrisNEW TRUMPETER KITS DUE SOON
Aircraft, maritime and military modellers all have items to investigate via Trumpeter's forthcoming releases, due August-October this year.
Chris CliffordSPECIAL HOBBY MIRAGE F1 RETURNS
Special Hobby's 1/72 Mirage F1EQ/ED has been reissued, again offering modellers the chance to complete Iraqi, Iranian or Libyan airframes.
Chris CliffordNEW ‘I LOVE KIT’ RELEASES ON THE WAY
Exciting 1/35 and 1/16 military vehicles from Chinese brand I Love Kit are due this August-October.
Chris CliffordICM COBRA DOWN-SCALED TO 1/35
In a move that will please many modellers, especially in the military genre, ICM has down-scaled its 1/32 scale AH-1G Cobra to 1/35.
Chris CliffordWin! Italeri’s new-tool 1/12 Bugatti Type 35B
One lucky reader has the chance to win an Italeri 1/12 Bugatti Type 35B kit, worth £174.99 - find out how inside!
ARCUS PAINTS NOW AT TYRELL MODELS
The Ukrainian paint brand Arcus Hobby Color is now available in the UK via online retailer Tyrell Models.
Chris CliffordEDUARD’S NEW 1/48 B-25J DECALS
Is HK Models' new-tool 1/48 B-25J Mitchell on your build list? If so, Eduard's aftermarket decals offer five cool schemes for airframes in different theatres.
Chris CliffordAIRFIX 1/48 HUNTER AND COLLECTOR COIN BUNDLE
Airfix's excellent 1/48 Hawker Hunter is now available direct from the company with a limited-edition collector coin.
Chris CliffordEDUARD’S AIRACOBRA RETURNS
Eduard's excellent 1/48 P-400 Airacobra has been reissued in ProfiPACK format, with photo-etched metal and paint masks accompanying the styrene.
Chris CliffordNEW DSPIAE TOOLS AT TYRELL MODELS
If you enjoy using high-quality tools, read about the three new items from Dspiae, available via online retailer Tyrell Models.
Chris CliffordEDUARD ZERO AFTERMARKET ROUND-UP
If you plan to build any of Eduard's new-tool 1/48 Mitsubishi Zeros, check out the same firm's array of superb aftermarket upgrades for the type.
Chris CliffordNEW BEAVER SCHEMES FROM XTRADECAL
Planning to build Airfix's 1/72 DHC-2 Beaver? Then you won't want to miss Xtradecal's new package with ten attractive colour schemes.
Chris Clifford1 MAN ARMY 1/24 SPITFIRE AND TYPHOON MASKS
If you plan to build either of Airfix's 1/24 Spitfire Mk.IXc or Typhoon Mk.Ib Superkits, the new paint masks from 1 Man Army will ensure a whole new dimension to your finishing.
Chris CliffordAIRFIX 1/72 BUCCANEER GETS GULF 1 MARKINGS
Buccaneer fans have cause for celebration as Airfix has reissued its 1/72 new-tool S.2B with Gulf War markings.
Chris CliffordCMK COCKPIT FOR REVELL SUPER HORNET
CMK has released a useful resin and PE replacement cockpit set for Revell's 1/72 F/A-18F Super Hornet... a kit that does falter a little detail-wise in its 'office'.
Chris CliffordGAUDY ANSON TRAINER SCHEMES FROM ILIAD DESIGN
If you're looking to make your 1/48 Avron Anson build more attractive, check out Iliad Design's superb new decal set for Commonwealth training airframes.
Chris Clifford