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RETRO D-DAY ANNIVERSARY DECALS FROM AIR-GRAPHIC
Air-Graphic has issued a set of 1/72 decals representing military aircraft that participated in the 1994 D-Day 50th anniversary commemorations.
TWO BOBS’ NEW 1/48 F-16C CAJUN AGGRESSOR DECALS
Two Bobs' latest 1/48 decal sheet offers cool markings for F-16C Block 30B airframes of the Nellis-based 706th Aggressor Squadron.
AIRFIX’S NEW-TOOL 1/48 BRISTOL BULLDOG
Get ready for Airfix’s wonderful new 1/48 Bristol Bulldog Mk.II biplane with our detailed preview.
DORA WINGS’ NEW P-47B THUNDERBOLT
Building Dora Wings' new 1/48 P-47B Thunderbolt is a satisfying experience for Garry Tobiss, regardless of its limited-run format.
NEW BOOK ON AIRCRAFT ‘ZAPS’ AND STICKERS FROM RUNWAY25
Whether you need reference imagery for modelling, or purely for collecting purposes, Runway25's new book on British military aviation 'zaps' is superb.
REISSUED GAUNTLET BIPLANE FROM AZ MODEL
AZ Model's 1/72 Gloster Gauntlet has been re-released in an RAF boxing with fresh decals for aluminium and camouflaged airframes.
NEW 1/35 LRDG F30 PATROL TRUCK FROM THUNDER MODEL
Thunder Model has worked closely with the LRDG Preservation Society to ensure accuracy on the former's new 1/35 F30 desert patrol truck kit.
ASK’S NEW UPGRADES FOR MINIART 1/48 P-47D
ASK Distribution has released various mixed-media upgrades for MiniArt's recent 1/48 new-tool P-47D Thunderbolt kits.
BALKANS SPITFIRE MARKINGS FROM ZE-RO DECALS
Modellers interested in Balkans-related aircraft may want to consider the new Spitfire Mk.Vc markings from Ze-Ro decals, representing 352(Y) Squadron RAF airframe MH592.
NEW FIGURES/ACCESSORY FROM ROYAL MODEL
Military builders wishing to add life to their military builds should consider the handy new items from Royal Model, in 1/35 and 1/16.
TAKOM’S NEW 1/35 AH-64E APACHE GUARDIAN… COMPLETED!
Duncan Cooke achieves a fabulous result with his build of Takom's new 1/35 AH-64E Apache Guardian.
DAS WERK’S 1/35 NEW-TOOL 8.8CM FLAK ON 9t VOMAG
A phenomenal amount of detail is evident throughout Das Werk's new-tool 1/35 8.8cm Flak on 9t Vomag truck. See our in-box review.
ICM’S MAGNIFICENT 1/48 B-26B MARAUDER
Ukrainian firm ICM’s all-new 1/48 B-26B Marauder is a delight, as Stu Fone discovers.
AIRBRUSH COMPANY SOS CLEANING KIT
Novice and seasoned airbrush users can make good use of the new SOS ten-piece cleaning kit from The Airbrush Company.
COMPLETING AIRFIX’S ALL-NEW B-24H
Steve Budd tackles a kit that took many modellers by surprise on its announcement... Airfix's splendid new-tool 1/72 B-24H Liberator.
TWO-SEAT GHIBLI FOLLOW-UP FROM ITALERI
Fast-jet fans will welcome the release of Italeri's 1/72 AMX-T trainer, which follows last year's new-tool AMX single-seater.
Updated 1/72 PZL P.24B from IBG Models
Get ready for another 1/72 stunner from IBG Models, with its splendid Bulgarian PZL P.24B.
NEW TAKOM HETZER IN-BOX REVIEW
Takom's new series of 1/35 Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzers are well detailed and come with and without interiors - and reflect different production periods.
HORIZON MODELS’ NEW ATLAS-AGENA ROCKET
Horizon Models' new adaptation of its original 1/72 Mercury-Atlas rocket features fresh parts and decals so you can replicate either the ATV or ATDA versions.
LAVISH McLAREN REFERENCE FROM SCHIFFER
Auto modellers favouring modern road cars by McLaren can now obtain a stunning new reference book on the subject, by Schiffer.
Airfix Model World May 2024
May 2024 issue of Airfix Model World in page-turning format features an exclusive build of the Ford Model ‘H’ - the first of Airfix’s big releases for 2024
STARLING’S 1/350 GRIMSBY-CLASS SLOOP HMS DEPTFORD
Starling Models has released a pre-war Grimsby-class sloop, HMS Deptford – Stu Fone takes a look at this superb kit.
ROYAL SINGAPORE AIR FORCE F-16C FROM KINETIC
Whether you're into aerobatic teams, Asian air arms or the F-16 in general, Kinetic's 1/48 Block F-16C Block 52 with Singapore markings has plenty to offer.
DORA WINGS FAIREY DELTA FD.2
A handsome 'Royal Purple' livery defines Chris Clifford's build of Dora Wings' new 1/72 Fairy Delta FD.2.
MINIART D8506 TRACTOR WITH TRAILER
Gary's Radford's skilful build of MiniArt's 1/35 Lanz Bulldog tractor is displayed on a convincing airfield base. Learn how he tackled both items here.
AIRFIX’S IMPOSING NEW 1/72 LIBERATOR
We preview the first of Airfix’s 2024 new toolings, in the shape of it's superb 1/72 Consolidated B-24H Liberator
ACADEMY’S BUMPER MINICRAFT BUYOUT
Academy has acquired around 500 sets of Minicraft tooling and is due to start releasing the initial items from next month. Learn more here.
ACADEMY NEW-TOOL 1/35 PANZER IB/ZUNDAPP K750 COMBO
Learn about Academy's new-tool 1/35 Panzer IB with Zundapp motorcycle and sidecar, due soon!
SPARROWHAWK: ITALERI RELEASES SM.79 BOMBER VERSION
Italeri will please many modellers with the reintroduction of its 1/72 SM.79 Sparviero, as a bomber version with new decals.