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Revell 1/72 Sd.Kfz. 138 Marder III Ausf.M Review
Having acquired moulds from defunct firm Toxco, Revell has set about releasing a new range of 1/72 armour kits, including this Marder III Ausf.M. Discover our verdict on the kit in AMW's review.
MiniArt Austin Armoured Car Indian Pattern Review
This seventh version of MiniArt’s 1/35 Austin armoured car depicts use in India during the 1920s - discover what's different in this iteration in this full review.
KP 1/72 P-51 Mustang Malcolm Review
KP’s Malcolm-hood P-51B makes a welcome return with three new decal options for UK-based 354th and 361st Fighter Group machines during 1944; find out which markings schemes are supplied in our full review.
Italeri 1/72 Fiat BR.20 Cigogna Review
The quality of Italeri’s 1972-tooled 1/72 Fiat Br.20 Cicogna (stork) means it remains the only option in the scale - read our review to find out what gives this vintage kit its longevity.
Zvezda's Newly Tooled Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc Review
Zvezda’s newly tooled 1/72 Hurricane Mk.IIc is another welcome addition to its snap-fit range, so no cement is required for assembly, but features great features including different pilot figures and three smart markings options.
Airfix's 1/72 Handley Page Jetstream Review
Airfix’s kit of the Garrett-powered version of the Jetstream is now more than five decades old and well deserving of its Vintage Classics label - check out our review to discover whether it's still a worthy investement.
Latest scale modelling accessory reviews!
Catch up on 20 of the best and latest model accessory reviews from Airfix Model World including comprehensive science-fiction upgrades, diorama materials, resin wheels and photo-etched enhancements to provide further detail than any previous scale modelling project.
Book Review: Pen & Sword's Images of War M1 Abrams
Known by its crews as ‘The Beast’, the M1 Abrams as been at the forefront of US armoured warfare for more than 40 years, and this superb photo montage tracks the type from development to battlefield.
Book Review: IBN Editore Reggiane Re.2005 Saguttario
Though its late-war introduction and limited production prevented great impact during World War Two, the Italian Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario (Saggitarius/archer) fighter aircraft is a fascinating subject – especially when studied via IBN Editore’s updated guide.
Book Review: Guideline Warpaint Ilyushin Il-28
There may not be many kit representations of the Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle, but as Guideline’s Warpaint title reveals, the type remained popular with users around the globe – even after its scheduled retirement.
Book Review: Crowood Modelling German World War 1 Aircraft
Modellers wanting to start building German World War One aircraft will find much on offer in this helpful ‘how-to’ guide’ from Crowood.
Book Review: Pen & Sword's Images of War The Hawker Hunter
While it’s great to see Pen & Sword’s Images of War collection expand to cover subjects outside of the two world wars, the format’s black-and-white images limit the appeal when a more modern type is featured – as here with the Hawker Hunter.
SUPERB DIORAMA SETTINGS FROM VALLEJO
Want to create a diorama but don't know where to start? An easier route is via these excellent resin display bases from Vallejo, in 1/72 and 1/35 scales. They'll be fun to paint and weather, too.
FRROM’S EXOTIC POTEZ MARKINGS
French manufacturer FRROM has released a stunning set of aftermarket decals with its own 1/72 Potez 25 kit in mind. Operators include Ethiopia, Manchura and Indochina...how's that for exotic biplanes!
SEEING STRIPES WITH EDUARD’S DELECTABLE DELFÍN
AMK's superb 1/72 styrene rendering of Aero's humble L-29 Delfín trainer has again found its way into an Eduard box, with added extras, including decals for a stunning tiger scheme among others.
ITALERI QUARTER-SCALE HAWK RETURNS
Italeri's 1/48 BAE Hawk T.1 has been re-released with new decals for four special schemes. RAF, Royal Navy and Finnish Air Force liveries are on offer with this kit.
PLATZ’S REMOTELY PILOTED 1/144 HELLCAT
If you've never been tempted by 1/144 scale, Platz Hobby's dual-kit Grumman Hellcats could well sway your thinking with their superb detail. This drone boxing offers especially attractive colour schemes.
NEW-TOOL 1/12 LANCIA DELTA INTEGRALE FROM ITALERI
Italeri usually offers much with its 1/12 scale car kits. That's certainly the case with its all-new Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16v, which is packed with detail inside and out. Read our extensive review here.
Latest scale modelling accessory reviews!
Catch up on 15 of the best and latest model accessory reviews from Airfix Model World including resin ammunition, photo-etched enhancements and cast wheels to make your plastic model kits even more detailed than ever before.
SBS MODEL KITS MACCHI’S 1925 SCHNEIDER COMPETITOR
If you revel in building Schneider Trophy racing aircraft, SBS Model's new 1/72 Macchi M.33 from the 1925 event is an unmissable addition to your collection. It's a superbly detailed and well-fitting resin replica of the aircraft flown at Baltimore, USA, and also features PE, cast metal and clear resin parts. Find out more with our review.
NEW TWO-SEAT 1/72 ‘FOXBAT’ FROM ICM
"So ugly it's cool" is how you could describe the two-seat Foxbat, and modellers can now add the MiG-25PU interceptor trainer to their collections, courtesy of ICM's new 1/72 rendition. It's a stunning kit with fine detail all round.
REVELL EUROCOPTER TIGER GETS STRIPES
Revell's re-issued 1/72 Eurocopter Tiger comes with a superb 15-year anniversary colour scheme, featuring roaring tiger artwork. This, along with the kit's generally impressive detail, make it a fine option for helicopter fans.
A BIRDWATCHER'S DREAM
On Target Decals’ first collection of 1/72 BAE Hawk markings is a stunning selection of 17 liveries worn by variants of the popular type.
MUSTANG'S MINIATURE MARKINGS
Designed to suit either Revell or Tamiya kits, but possibly usable with other 1/32 P-51Ds, Eduard’s stencil decals are ideal for adding the array of detailed information to Mustang airframes plus replacing lost or damaged kit markings.
AMERICA'S RYANAIR
Imitating the Irish airline Ryanair’s business model, American low-cost operator Skybus was a short-lived private carrier that operated 13 Airbus A319s between May 22, 2007 and April 4, 2008 – one of these aircraft is the subject of Decales Global’s markings.
DAZZLING DARTS
Modellers with either Trumpeter’s splendid 1/48 kit or conversion sets for their Monogram/Revell Delta Darts will find much to savour with Iliad’s selection of two-seat F-106B Delta Darts.
ASIAN ARMOUR
Here’s a useful, if somewhat eclectic, set of 1/35 markings for military modellers, in the form of Lebanese Armed Forces unit markings.
COLOURFUL PUCARÁS
The arrival of Kinetic’s 1/48 Pucará has produced a flurry of aftermarket goodies, with this set of markings from Two Bobs arguably being one of the highlights.
ITALERI’S 1/72 RAF TYPHOON RETURNS
Italeri has re-released its 1/72 Eurofighter Typhoon, with new colour schemes. Here, CHRIS CLIFFORD reviews the kit and discusses how it stands up to other manufacturers' same-scale examples.
COLOURFUL CHARACTERS
Until 2018, Russia’s Air Force was separate from the country’s Air and Space Defence Force – upon their conjoining, a new style of Bort Number, registration and airframe serial font was established.