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GREEN-HEARTED RADIAL

Now in its sixth boxing, Eduard’s Fw 190A-5 is a popular subject, and this ProfiPACK release features the return of several schemes from earlier offerings, including what appears to be a favourite for the firm – JG 54 Grünhertz, with its unusual camouflage colours.

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RE-ENGINED CARRIER

Zvezda has reworked its 1/144 Airbus A320 to depict the New Engine Option (neo) version, with decals supplied for the latest livery used by Scandinavian Airlines (SAS).

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MASTERLY CESSNA

The third boxing of ICM’s gorgeous O-2A Skymaster depicts a late-production machine, with changes to the port fuselage glazing supplied on two new runners, providing a replacement airframe half, upper wing section and enlarged window component

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YELLOW PERIL

Following two versions of its PT-17 Kaydet, ICM has offered the first tweaked version of its Stearman biplane with this PT-13/N2S version – US Army Air Force (USAAF)/US Navy designations for the Lyoming R-680-powered variants.

IPMS Scale ModelWorld 2021 - Telford model show

RICHARD WATSON

Join Group Editor Mike Wild and Assistant Editor John Fuller as they explore the IPMS Scale ModelWorld 2021 show in Telford.

RICHARD WATSON

SPECIAL HOBBY VIGGEN RE-ISSUE

Special Hobby's excellent 1/72 SAAB Viggen has been re-released with fresh liveries for metal and camouflaged airframes.

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TAMIYA PANZER IV FAMILY ADDITION

Tamiya's updating of it's 1/35 Panzer IV tooling, to Ausf.G early production format, is a welcome addition to the range, as CHRIS CLIFFORD discovers

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LATIN AMERICAN TRANSPORTS

While it’s usually World War Two fighter and bomber types that are immediately recognisable, there’s one transport aircraft that gets an honorary inclusion in any such listings: the Douglas DC-3/C-47.

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FIVE-BANK TANK

Schiffer’s approach to the Sherman tank has been to dedicate several volumes to the type, each focusing on a different sub-type, which allows for a detailed study of each of the M4 variants.

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BOMBER-HUNTING OWL

Now in its second edition, this revised and expanded volume about the Luftwaffe’s Heinkel He 219 provides modellers with all they need to know of this important night-fighter type and combines a well-written narrative with a superb collection of photos.

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POST-COLONIAL CONFLICT

This emotively titled Casemate publication is the first volume of an Asia@War series dedicated to conflict in Sri Lanka (previously known as Ceylon) between 1971-87, with subsequent books covering 1987-90 and 1990-94, respectively.

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SWINGING FENCER

Modellers with Trumpeter, Dragon, Revell, Armory or any other firm’s Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer kits will appreciate Kagero’s TopDrawings visual guide to the swing-wing attack aircraft.

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SLOPEY SLAVA

Modellers with 1/350 or 1/700 kits of Slava-class guided-missile cruisers will find this TopDrawings volume most useful although, frustratingly, none of the drawings are in either scale, with most in 1/400.

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MORTARS UNDER ARMOUR

Despite there being just 18 manufactured, the Sturm-Mörser (storm mortar, often called Sturmtiger due to the chassis it was based upon) is one of those highly specialised vehicles that continues to fascinate, with model companies having released almost as many kits of the type (albeit in different boxings).

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ARABIC AIR ARMS

Surprisingly, there’s considerable overlap with this fourth volume and the preceding third book in Helion’s mini-series devoted to military air capability in the Arabic Middle East – most notably, the timespans are identical.

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RAISING HAVOC

Schiffer Military’s Legends of Warfare series are ideal references for those wanting an introduction to a subject, with the A-20 Havoc volume being a perfect example. 

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CONVINCING TANKERS

Figure painting can be regarded as an art in itself, but for most modellers the aim is to impart convincing features on 1/35 tank or armoured-vehicle crew – and the same guidelines will apply to similar aircraft scales.

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THE PEOPLE'S TANK

Given its place high up in lists of the most widely produced tanks, longest serving types and vehicles most represented by model kits, it’s no surprise the T-54/55 is a popular choice for Pen & Sword’s Images of War series of references.

NEW TOMCAT REFERENCE

With Atlantic Fleet F-14 Squadrons already under its belt, Detail & Scale now offers coverage of Pacific Fleet Tomcat operators.

SUPER-NEAT MASKING WITH FLAKE KING

The New Flake King masking tape available from The Airbrush Company offers a clear path to neat results.

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ICM’s BARGAIN BRONCO

ICM's all-new 1/48 OV-10A Bronco will delight Vietnam War modellers. It offers splendid detail at a truly competitive price.

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TRAINING ROUNDS

Modellers who favour fast jets have a great new stores option with Bandit Resin Factory's practice bombs in 1/48 and 1/32 scales. Great for the F-4, F-111 and many other ground-attack types.

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CAFE RACER STYLE

Jaw-dropping results are achieved by Juanjo Dominguez Calvo with his stunning overhaul and update of Great Wall Hobby's 1/35 Zündapp KS 750 motorcycle.

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WICKED WILDCAT REWORKING

If you thought Airfix's 1/72 Grumman Wildcat was a great kit, wait until you see Arma Hobby's new F4U-4, which is a splendid option for more experienced modellers.

FINE-TUNE YOUR VULCAN

Airfix's new-tool Vulcan is a great kit, but Eduard's recently released photo-etched metal details can add a whole new dimension.

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FLYING ARCHER

Czech manufacturer Sword appears to have shed its limited-run status with the 1/48 Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario.

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Airfix Model World December 2021

Welcome to Airfix Model World December 2021, featuring full coverage of Airfix's reworked 1/72 LIM-5, Stearman 1/32 Douglas Tutor, Tamiya's 1/24 Ford Mustang GT4 plus more stunning model builds, scale modelling news, reviews, show reports and more. Read the full issue in PDF format here or dip into our reformatted online features for KeyModelWorld at your leisure.

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EXTRA IMAGES INSIDE: There’s a great mix of old and new subjects in this month’s selection of readers’ builds!

VIDEO: MiniArt's NEW World War Two Assault Gun

MiniArt has revealed it has a new Sturmgeschütz III Ausf. G kit with full interior in the works - check out the firm's video announcement!

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ENGINE AND GEARBOX

If a full crew compartment and turret interior on its T-55s wasn’t enough for armour modellers, then MiniArt takes it to the next level with a complete transmission set suitable for either the T-55 or T-55A, with alternative parts to cater for each variant.