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LIMITED-EDITION RYE FIELD LEOPARD 2A6 WITH FIGURES
UK retailer Tiger Hobbies has teamed up with Rye Field Model and MiniArt to bring modellers a superb limited-edition version of the latter’s Ukrainian Leopard 2A6 with 3D-printed parts and a figure set.
Stu Fone
New-tool Revell 1/24 N-1 Starfighter
Leaping straight from the Disney+ series The Mandalorian, Revell has released updated information on its eagerly anticipated 1/24 N-1 Starfighter
Stu Fone
AIRFIX 1/43 JAGUAR E-TYPE
Dr James Whalen outlines the building techniques and colour theory he used when constructing Airfix’s recent 1/43 Jaguar E-Type Starter Set – a commendable contribution to the firm’s range
Dr Jim Whalen
High-Speed Strike
The Soviet fighter that made the West sit up and take notice gets camouflage treatment when Massimo Santarossa builds ICM’s MiG-25BM ‘Wild Weasel’
Massimo Santarossa
New 1/24 Spitfire Mk.IX sets from Isradecal
Israeli aftermarket specialist IsraDecal Studios has released three sets dedicated to Airfix’s 1/24 Spitfire Mk.IXc.
Stu Fone
Eduard upgrades for Airfix 1/48 Buccaneer
Looking to upgrade your Airfix 1/48 Buccaneers? These resin and PE accessories from Eduard might just be the ticket
Stu Fone
NEW US NAVY AIRCRAFT BOOK FROM AMBERLEY
Amberley Publishing's new US Navy aircraft book is a useful entry-level reference for beginners building on a theme.
Chris Clifford
AZUR-FRROM’S NEW 1/48 SUPER MYSTÈRE B2
French Air Force fans will rejoice at the news of an all-new 1/48 Super Mystère B2 from Azur-FRROM. Read our full review.
Chris Clifford
NEW MODEL ART 1/48 DASSAULT FALCON 10MER DECALS
Fans of French naval aircraft have a fine decal option in Model Art's new sheet 48/016, for the Dassault Falcon 10MER.
Chris Clifford
ICM’S NEW-TOOL 1/72 BRONCO
Editor at Large Chris Clifford has a satisfying build experience with ICM's new-tool 1/72 OV-10A Bronco.
Chris Clifford
AIRFIX 1/48 SEAFIRE F.XVII REISSUED
Seafire fans will welcome the reissue of Airfix's 1/48 F.XVII, with new decals for three different airframes.
Chris Clifford
REVELL 1/700 CONTAINER SHIP COLOMBO EXPRESS
Andy Davies swaps his usual naval subjects for a commercial shipping build, in the form of Revell's 1/700 Container Ship Colombo Express.
Andy Davies
NEW MIRAGE IIIC/B MARKINGS FROM ISRADECAL
Israeli Air Force/Mirage III fans have a splendid new markings selection, in 1/72 scale, courtesy of IsraDecal Studio.
Chris Clifford
IBG’S NEW-TOOL 1/72 UKRAINIAN BTR-4Es
Polish firm IBG Models is the first to release a 1/72 scale kit of Ukraine’s battle-hardened BTR-4E APC
Stu Fone
1/48 KURNASS F-4E DECALS AND CONVERSION FROM ISRADECAL STUDIO
IsraDecals' new 1/48 conversion set and decal package will help you produce a properly accurate Israeli F-4E Kurnass Phantom build.
Chris Clifford
REVELL 1/32 NEW-TOOL HAWKER HURRICANE Mk.IIb
Mike Williams tackles Revell's new-tool 1/32 Hurricane Mk.IIb and also employs the extensive bespoke mask set from 1ManArmy.
Mike Williams
AIRFIX MUSTANG GETS NEW MARKINGS
Airfix's 1/72 P-51D has gained new markings on its reissue, representing the 339th Fighter Group machine 'Pauline'.
Chris Clifford
NEW PROPELLER TWILIGHT BOOK FROM CRÉCY
Crécy Publishing’s latest book. Propeller Twilight, explores the last generation of British piston-powered fighters and offers plenty of reference for modellers.
Chris Clifford
1/72 NEW-TOOL Bf 109F-2/F-4 FROM EDUARD
Eduard's eagerly anticipated 1/72 new-tool Messerschmitt Bf 109F-2/F-4 is finally available. Read our full review!
Chris Clifford
NEW ROYAL MODEL FIGURES AND ACCESSORIES
Italy's Royal Model has a splendid array of new figures and accessories in various scales.
Chris Clifford
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 Clifford
ARMA HOBBY’S 1/72 Ki-84 HAYATE
David Holmes enjoys a feast of fine detail while completing Arma Hobby's exquisite 1/72 Japanese Ki-84 Hayate.
David Holmes
PLANET MODELS REISSUES 1/72 HAMILCAR GLIDER
Planet Models has reissued its 1/72 resin GAL-49 Hamilcar glider kit - ripe for an airborne forces/D-Day modelling theme.
Chris Clifford
HK 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 Clifford
CROSS & 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 Clifford
Sea King Walk-Round: Navy Search and Rescue Up Close
Chris Clifford and Mike Grzebien
The Sea King may have left Royal Navy service but this selection of photos by Chris Clifford and Mike Grzebien, taken at the Waddington Air Show in 2013 should provide plenty of inspiration for modellers
Chris Clifford and Mike Grzebien
HELLER REISSUES RODEN 1/48 TURBO PORTER
Roden's pleasing 1/48 PC-6 Turbo Porter has been reissued by Heller, with new decals.
Chris Clifford
GREAT WALL HOBBY 1/72 NEW-TOOL MiG-29
Great Wall Hobby's new-tool 1/72 MiG-29 9-12 has arguably become the best in this scale. Read our full review.
Chris Clifford
Rotary Royalty: Westland Sea King History
Long-serving and highly successful, Westland’s Sea King became one of the most recognisable helicopter designs in history. Malcolm V Lowe examines the type’s development and use by Britain’s Royal Navy
Malcolm V Lowe
EXCLUSIVE BUILD: AIRFIX 1/48 WESTLAND SEA KING
Airfix's surprise release of a new-tool 1/48 Westland Sea King HAS.1/HAS.5/HU.5 is out now and Stu Fone took on the full build of this finely detailed kit. Discover all the features and potential that this enticing addition has to offer.
Stu Fone