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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.
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.
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
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.
ACCESSORIES DEBUT BY IBG
Poland's IBG Models has developed its own accessories range, catering for the firm's 1/72 Fw 190D, Panzer II and other kits.
AIRFIX NEW-TOOL 1/35 FERRET Mk.2
Kev Smith completes Airfix's all-new 1/35 Ferret Scout Car Mk.2, finding its construction a breeze.
SPECIALTY PRESS AIRCRAFT ENGINE BOOK FROM CRÉCY
If you enjoy engine detailing as part of your aircraft modelling, the new Specialty Press reference book on US powerplants is invaluable.
DRAGON’S 1/35 M132 ARMOURED FLAMETHROWER
John Paulding adds extra detail to Dragon's 1/35 Vietnam M132 Armoured Flamethrower.
3D-PRINTED GERMAN TYPE UBI SUBMARINE FROM ASK DISTRIBUTION
Modellers of naval subjects have a stunning new option in ASK Distribution's 1/72 3D-printed/PE Type UBI submarine.
AIRFIX BOND BUG IS BACK!
With record pre-orders, Airfix's 1/32 Bond Bug now joins the firm's popular Vintage Classics series.
SPITFIRE, MiG-21 AND Bf 109 MARKINGS FROM ZE-RO DECALS
If you're interested in Balkans aviation, Ze-Ro's recent decal sheets could be right up your street. They're ripe for builds of the Spitfire Mk.Vc, Bf 109G-2 and MiG-21bis.
FREIGHTDOG'S HAWKER P.1027 CONVERSION
Want something decidedly different to build? How about converting KP's 1/72 Typhoon Mk.V to a Hawker P.1027 'drawing-board' fighter.