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CAPTURED RECOVERY
MiniArt’s lovely T-60 returns in the guise of a German captured machine with a field modification to convert it into a pioneer/ recovery vehicle.
BEAU WELLS
CMK’s neatly cast resin mainwheel wells are intended as both a correction and upgrade for Airfix’s Beaufighter, replacing the kit’s simplified features with highly detailed and more accurate units.
FOLDED-CANVAS CARRIER
Efforts to standardise the motorised sections of the German Wehrmacht resulted in the Leichter Gelände Einheits Personen-Kraftwagen (Light All-Terrain Personnel Carrier), replicated in 1/35 scale by this ICM offering.
BUSY INTERIORS
Revell’s recently tooled Beaufighter gets the Eduard treatment with this well-designed two-fret photo-etched metal package.
FORTRESS BOOTS
This is a complete set of replacement resin main and tail wheels for Hong Kong Models’ newly tooled B-17.
BOLD IDENTIFIERS
These re-released Xtradecal national insignia are ideal for replacing damaged or lost decals, or ensuring accurate and uniform tones, for 1/72 early-war RAF aircraft models, particularly Battle of Britain-era Spitfires and Hurricanes.
AVENGING PEARL
While this Images of Aviation volume devotes most of its pages to the Doolittle Raid against Tokyo in April 1942, it also provides insight into the aftermath.
LIQUID-CARRYING LOADER
MiniArt’s 1/35 Mercedes-Benz Typ 170 V has appeared in various guises, but this is the first to depict a panel van – the decal sheet containing markings for three beer delivery vehicles from the 1930s-40s.
TACTICAL WATCH
Depicted in the kneeling position and armed with a Beretta 92-series pistol and slung M4A1 carbine, ICM’s fourth Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team member makes for an imposing presence.
GALLIC AIRMEN
PJ Production has produced the perfect accompaniment for any 1/72 Rafale (regardless of whether it’s a single-seater or twin-stick variant), in the form of a pair of well-cast pilots.
'BERRA GEAR
One benefit of resin accessories is that they allow detail to be rendered more sharply than styrene.
GENERAL'S FIELD GUN
Here’s an ideal introduction to model kits and Napoleonic-era history in a single package, with MisterCraft’s re-boxed Směr 1/18 wheeled artillery piece.
HYDRAULIC SHOCK
A common error in maritime kits is to have depth charge launchers but no associated ammunition.
ENGINE COVER
Modellers wanting to avoid an unsightly join on their Eduard 1/72 Spitfire Mk.XVI cowlings will find this one-piece resin replacement a boon.
EAST SUFFOLK MUSTANGS
Exito’s latest additions are for a trio of P-51D Mustangs based in East Suffolk at RAF Leiston (also known as Yoxford), all assigned to the 357th Fighter Group.
BIRTHDAY BUMPER PACKAGE
This package is a slightly different release from Model Art Decal System as it focuses solely on RAF markings, rather than its usual Royal Navy/French subjects.
IMPERIAL CREWS
This mix of airmen and groundcrew will make for an instant World War One German aircraft vignette, as it comprises three single-piece figures.
'Snap and Stick' Thoroughbred
Quickbuild subjects are a great way of attracting youngsters to the hobby, especially with such a colourful subject as a blue-nosed P-51D Mustang in D-Day markings.
Licence-Built Left-Over
Hanriot’s design served with Italian and Belgian air arms during World War One, and it’s the former that’s addressed in Eduard’s re-boxed 1/48 limited-edition offering.
Soft-Top Truck
This version of Polish manufacturer IBG Models’ 1/35 3Ro truck depicts the Lancia-built vehicle with a canvas-covered transport section and with markings to represent vehicles in service with the German Wehrmacht.
Second-Gen Mustang
Released previously under the ‘Revell Muscle’ brand, the firm’s 2006 Shelby GT-H hard-top rental makes a welcome return.
Legionary Commander
Comprising 42 components plus a three-part base, this ICM release depicts a 1st Century Roman Centurion, complete with distinctive Scutum shield, Galea helmet and Gladius short sword.
Taranto Survivor
Modellers with 1/350 or 1/700 Littorio kits from Trumpeter or Pit-Road will find this Super Drawings’ volume an ideal accompaniment.
Pre-Dreadnought Innovation
Modellers with Combrig’s 1/700 Brandenburg-class battleship kits will appreciate the reference provided by this Super Drawings in 3D publication from Kagero.
Extended-Range Zerstorer
Italeri has combined a new decal sheet with Fujimi’s 1975-vintage 1/48 scale styrene to represent either a Messerschmitt Bf 110-C or -D fitted with underwing fuel tanks.
Mortar Assault
Italeri’s Sturmmörser Tiger may be more than 20 years old, but still manages to surprise.
Little Big Gun
It might be part of Zvezda’s Art of Tactic Hot War expandable gaming system, but this delightful snap-together offering also features more than enough detail to please most modellers.
All-New Performer
Having produced 1/24 offerings representing previous iterations of Toyota’s Supra sportscar, Tamiya has been quick to follow the recent fifth-generation model with a newly tooled 1/24 kit.
Double-Ugly Tales
Featuring 20 anecdotes from 13 UK Phantom pilots and navigators, this splendid collection offers a wonderful mix of the thrilling, dangerous and humorous exploits from those RAF and Royal Navy aircrew who flew McDonald Douglas’ twin-engined fighter/ground-attack aircraft.
Typhoon Driver
Mitches Military Models brings its figures up to date with this stunning 120mm scale five-piece ensemble.