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EDUARD’S NEW 1/48 LATE-WAR ‘109
Eduard has reissued its pleasing 1/48 Messerschmitt Bf 109G-14/AS as a ProfiPACK kit, with photo-etched metal details and pre-cut paint masks.
Chris Clifford
NEW BOOK: AIRCRAFT WEAPONS OF WORLD WAR ONE
Any modeller focusing on World War One aircraft has a hugely revealing reference in Canfora Publishing's new softback, detailing aircraft weapons of the period.
Chris Clifford
AIRFIX WILDCAT RETURNS WITH NEW DECALS
Airfix's splendid 1/72 F4F-4 Wildcat has been re-released with two new colour schemes.
Chris Clifford
INDONESIAN INSIGNIA FROM BRIGHT SPARK
If you're looking to build aircraft operated by more exotic air arms, the Indonesian Air Force insignia from Bright Spark Decals could be just the ticket.
Chris Clifford
BUILDING TAMIYA’S NEW-TOOL CHALLENGER 2
The 1/48 armour arena is now better off for a new tooling of the Challenger 2 by Tamiya, built here straight from the box by Paul Cawte.
Paul Cawte
Building Airfix’s ‘Upkeep’ Lancaster
David Holmes marks the 80th anniversary of the famous dams raids with his build of Airfix's new-tool Lancaster B.III(Special), in the markings of operation leader Guy Gibson.
David Holmes
TAKOM 1/35 NEW-TOOL AH-64 APACHE REVIEW
Read our extensive in-box review of Takom's new-tool 1/35 AH-64 Apache, which is packed with fine detail.
Stu Fone
SUPERMODEL CR.32 REISSUED BY ITALERI
A decade ago, Italeri improved Supermodel's 1/72 Fiat CR.32 and released it under its own packaging. The kit has now been reissued with stunning new colour schemes.
Chris Clifford
Airfix Model World Sample Issue
Welcome to the special digital issue of Airfix Model World, which presents a compilation of articles.
Display Case – Your Builds Showcased!
This varied selection of reader projects incorporates vintage conversions, the latest toolings, starter sets and inspiration from Airfix Model World... Plus bonus online entries.
John Fuller
SPECIAL HOBBY HAVOC RE-RELEASE
Special Hobby has again reissued its 1/72 Havoc, this time as an A-20G strafer in a 'Low Altitude Raiders' boxing.
Chris Clifford
ITALERI 1/48 HAWK T.1 BUILD
Bill Clark completes Italeri's 1/48 BAE Hawk T.1 in RAF Tactical Weapons Unit colours, adding aftermarket improvements along the way.
Bill Clark
MASTER-X ARSENAL-DELANNE 10C REVIEW
The original 1/72 kit of the Arsenal-Delanne 10C produced by Master-X in 2008 has been reissued in a stunning colour scheme. Read our full review.
Chris Clifford
NEW RESKIT UPGRADES: F-8, F-105, F-111, RAFALE, HAWK
Aircraft modellers have superb options among Reskit's latest resin upgrades across three different scales. The BAE Hawk, F-111, F-8, F-105 and Rafale are the subjects.
Chris Clifford
BUILDING EDUARD’S 1/32 MESSERSCHMITT Bf 108
Matthew Porter takes a trip into the desert with his delightful build of Eduard's 1/32 Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun.
Matthew Porter
Airfix Club Kit Meteor FR.9 Build
Ethan Williams builds the exclusive Airfix Club 1/72 Meteor FR.9 kit available just for members this year... it's the perfect reason to join!
Ethan Williams
OLFA TOOLS NOW AT TYRELL MODELS
The extensive range of Olfa cutting implements is now being stocked by online retailer Tyrell Models. Examples are highlighted here.
Chris Clifford
BUILDING TAKOM’S EKRANOPLAN
Andy Davies completes Takom's fascinating Ekranoplan and poses it on superb scratch-built dry-dock base.
Andy Davies
EDUARD ‘190 WEEKEND BOXING REVIEW
Eduard's superb 1/72 Fw 190A-8 returns with new markings as a Weekend boxing.
Chris Clifford
SPECIAL HOBBY HEINKEL 162 GETS NEW MARKINGS
Special Hobby's superb 1/72 new-tool Heinkel He 162A Spatz has been reissued with new markings for captured airframes.
Chris Clifford
RESKIT’S NEW F-111A CREW MODULE
In a sidestep from its usual aftermarket upgrades, Ukraine's Reskit has released a superb 1/32 mixed-media kit of the F-111A Aardvark's escape module.
Chris Clifford
Space-age Comet: Tamiya’s newly tooled 1/35 Tank, Cruiser, Comet I (A34)
Japanese firm Tamiya has released just the second styrene depiction of the British Comet cruiser tank in 1/35 scale – read our full review of the new kit here.
John Fuller
ITALERI’S F-15E REISSUE
Italeri has reissued its 1/48 F-15E Strike Eagle with a new decal sheet for 48th FW airframes and updated parts.
Stu Fone
‘LOST IN SPACE’ FIGURES BY GREENSTRAWBERRY
Whether used for their intended purpose - populating Moebius Models' 1/35 Jupiter 2 Spacecraft - or individual display, Greenstrawberry's resin 'Lost In Space' figures are heaps of fun.
Chris Clifford
FRESH 1/12 DUCATI FROM TAMIYA
Motorcycle fans, especially those favouring Ducati, should love Tamiya's outstanding new-tool Superleggera V4 in 1/12 scale.
Chris Clifford
ASK DISTRIBUTION ALPHA JET ‘E’ MARKINGS
If the markings in your 1/72 Alpha Jet E don't float your boat, why not try the new French and Belgian Air Force options from ASK Distribution.
Chris Clifford
MODERN AIRCRAFT STORES FROM EDUARD
Eduard has released a whole host of modern aircraft stores recently, in the three major scales... and there's something for every modeller of fast jets.
Chris Clifford
SPECIAL HOBBY’S TWO-SEAT FIAT G.50B
Special Hobby had adapted its 1/32 FIAT G.50 to provide a 'Bicomando' two-seat trainer, with Italian and export markings.
Chris Clifford
STUNNING NEW LANCASTER REFERENCE FROM VALIANT WINGS
Valiant Wings' new book on the Avro Lancaster/Manchester is a superb reference for all manner of dedicated builds.
Chris Clifford
ICM’S LIMITED EDITION AH-1G ARCTIC COBRA
ICM has reboxed Special Hobby's 1/48 AH-1G in a Limited-Edition, all-styrene Arctic Cobras package.
Chris Clifford