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Latin Lion Cubs
Huw Morgan builds Kinetic’s Mirage-derived 1/48 Kfir as the advanced C10 variant, finishing it in a Colombian Air Force livery
COMING SOON! ALL-NEW P-47 D FROM MINIART
Modellers have been awaiting eagerly for MiniArt’s new 1/48 Thunderbolt, and the firm has recently released new images
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.
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
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
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’
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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!
NEW ROYAL MODEL FIGURES AND ACCESSORIES
Italy's Royal Model has a splendid array of new figures and accessories in various scales.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sea King Walk-Round: Navy Search and Rescue Up Close
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
HELLER REISSUES RODEN 1/48 TURBO PORTER
Roden's pleasing 1/48 PC-6 Turbo Porter has been reissued by Heller, with new decals.