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ON THE SHELF

Keep up to date with the latest and most comprehensive round up of new model, accessory, decal and book releases from Airfix Model World. Whether you are looking for aircraft, military, figures, auto or maritime kits or that specific set of decals you will find it here. Plus you can use our search feature to look for specific suppliers, scales or types of model.

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FOURTH BOOK, FORD’S UP

As one of the most widely built World War Two tanks and a popular military modelling subject, references for the M4 Sherman are always welcome.

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DOOMED PROJECTS

This is the sixth volume on experimental/emergency-type aircraft designs by the author and concentrates on those projects undertaken by Japan, but ultimately abandoned, during World War Two.

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THROUGH-DECK CRUISER

Topdrawings’ 111th monograph takes an in-depth look at the lead ship of the British Royal Navy’s Invincible-class aircraft carrier.

MINIART’S NEW 1/35 ARMY HAULER Review Premium

MINIART’S NEW 1/35 LOAD HAULER

Whether displayed individually, or as part of a diorama, MiniArt's new 1/35 Chevrolet G7107 US Army Truck is a gem. Is this an instant classic?

DELECTABLE DAUNTLESS FROM REVELL Review Premium

DELECTABLE DAUNTLESS FROM REVELL

Key Model World's CHRIS CLIFFORD thinks Revell's re-issue of Accurate Miniatures' 1/48 Dauntless SBD-5 is a wise move, which will delight many modellers.

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‘SMALL BUT DETAILED’

Having treated modellers to a minute Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless in 1/144 scale, Brengun has issued a separate detail set for the model’s exterior.

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ACCURATE GLAZING

Modellers with Fujimi’s J1N1-R Gekko kits will find this correction set from DEAD Design ideal for improving the kit’s accuracy.

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LAV-ISH EXTRAS

Shelf Oddity’s photo-etched brass upgrade set is designed specifically to fit KP’s La-5 kit and is aimed at the more experienced modeller, both due to the parts’ size and the complexity of the bending/ folding involved.

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TONKA BOOTS

Eduard’s resin nosewheels and mainwheels are a quick and simple upgrade intended for Italeri’s newly tooled Tornado GR.4, although they should also be suitable for Revell’s older offering.

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PLEASE BE SEATED

Part of Plus Model’s Easy Line of resin accessories, these 1/35 scale chairs with armrests will be ideal for populating buildings or even used as part of makeshift roadblocks in armour dioramas.

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ANTI-ARMOUR MISSILES

This newly tooled resin and photoetched brass AGM-114 Hellfire set is suitable for Academy’s OH-58D, AH-1T/W/Z, AH-60L or Kangnam’s AH-64A/D kits.

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LEGENDARY POWERPLANT

Eduard’s 1/48 Spitfire Mk.V may have only broken cover recently, but the firm has already issued its Brassin set for this sub-type’s Merlin 45 engine.

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TRAINER COVERS

As Special Hobby supplied new glazing parts in its mixed-media reissue of Academy’s 1/72 North American AT-6 kit, it’s no surprise the firm has followed that up with a dedicated pre-cut covering set, released as part of its Special Mask line.

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TONKA TREATS

Comprising 12 cast components plus a photo-etched steel fret, Eduard’s Löök product is the ideal means of adding cockpit detail to Italeri’s newly tooled 1/32 Tornado GR.4. 

1/48 ITALIAN ‘FALCO’ RE-ISSUE Review Premium

1/48 ITALIAN ‘FALCO’ RE-ISSUE

Italian Air Force fans have a treat in store with the re-release of Italeri's respectable 1/48 CR.42 'Falco', which benefits from markings for six colour schemes.

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SUPER BUG POWER

These resin nozzles from Brengun are drop-in replacements for the styrene parts on Hasegawa’s 1/72 Super Hornet kits – offering far superior detail, plus scale-thickness edges to the petals.

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FLEXIBLE CABLING

Scratch-building wiring/cabling just became a little easier, thanks to this set from ASK, which provides 30 lengths of 0.3mm diameter round lead wire.

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‘BRICK’ BITS

Modellers seeking extra refinement for the second iteration of Airfix’s recent 1/72 Blackburn Buccaneer – depicting the RAF-operated S.2B – will find Eduard’s two-fret photo-etched metal set of use.

NEW SMALL-SCALE STRYKER Review Premium

NEW SMALL-SCALE STRYKER

Dragon's 1/72 Stryker family got bigger with the new Dragoon ICV variant. Like the firm's other Strykers, it's packed with detail.

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VERSATILE CANNON

A common sight on Royal Navy minesweepers and other such small craft (including converted trawlers and armed merchant ships), the 12pdr 3in gun was a dual-purpose weapon.

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SPIKY OUTLETS

Here’s a ‘Quick and Easy’ solution for replicating the hedgehog-type exhausts (fitted for flame-damping purposes) on Revell’s 1/48 Bristol Beaufighter, courtesy of CMK. 

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DESERT DIRECTIONS

MiniArt is something of a diorama specialist when it comes to its aftermarket products, and this splendid set of signposts suitable for 21st century Syria is a good example – recycling the basic poles and backing plates from previous offerings with all-new labels for this Arabic country. 

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DECORATOR’S STOCK

Smaller details can make all the difference when planning/constructing a diorama, so items such as Reality in Scale’s 1/35 Paint Can set will be greatly appreciated by scene builders.

TEST MACHINES DECAL SELECTION Review Premium

TEST MACHINES DECAL SELECTION

Test aircraft make highly attractive modelling subjects, and Air-Graphic's new decals covering British airframes represent some of the best and brightest. CHRIS CLIFFORD's review also recommends suitable kits and reference books.

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RADIATION HUNTER

Introduced in 1985 and still in use today, the AGM-88 High-Speed Anti-Radiation (HARM) missile is the subject of Brengun’s 1/48 accessory, providing a pair of these munitions (each comprising five resin parts), with pylons being separate three-part constructions.

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DROPPER TONES

Figure painting is gaining in popularity, and with products such as AMMO-MIG’s specialised sets of appropriate hues – here catering for World War Two US paratroopers – it’s easy to see why.

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TIGER MOTH TRIMMINGS

ICM’s newly tooled 1/32 Tiger Moth has been well-received, but those seeking additional detail will find Eduard’s photo-etched steel fret a boon.

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FLANKER POINT

There aren’t many kits of the Su-33 in 1/48 scale, but regardless of their age there is one item that is readily suitable for an aftermarket upgrade: the pitot, which is either too thick or (if scaled properly) extremely delicate.

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PANZER IV ROUNDS

Given MiniArt’s attention to detail, this set for a long-barrelled Panzer IV would seem superfluous, but by supplying additional shells and ammunition boxes it allows modellers to either vary the combat load or create a resupply scene.

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CARB CORRECTION

Revell’s 1/32 Spitfire Mk.IX is the recipient of BarracudaCast’s resin corrective component to replace the styrene equivalent.