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NEW TAKOM AND SUYATA ON THE HORIZON
New and exciting kits from Takom and Suyata are coming this winter. See the box art and more details here.
EDUARD TORNADO TREATS
Various 1/72 Tornado kits can be improved by way of Eduard's new resin and metal accessories from the Brassin range. It's mostly weaponry, but there's an entire cockpit too!
GREEK AIRCRAFT COLOUR SETS
If you fancy building Greek fighters, recce aircraft or transports, Lifecolor's recently released acrylic paint sets are handy indeed.
BUMPER BOMBER COLLECTION
When it comes to offering choice, few manufacturers can match Begemot. For example, take this sheet dedicated to the Tupolev SB-series bombers – 40 options are provided, covering Soviet (VVS RKKA), Spanish Republican and Republic of China machines.
AIRSHOWS AND INTELLIGENCE
Aftermarket decal company Kits- World regularly covers unusual schemes – this set of 1/48 B-17 markings is a case in point, depicting a current museum airframe and a captured Luftwaffe example.
UPSCALED SPOOKS
Modellers interested in Euro Decals’s collection of 1/72 F-4 Phantom IIs who prefer 1/48 will find the firm’s enlarged quarter-scale markings of interest.
PLAYBOY’S PRIVATEER PHOTOGUIDE
Military and aviation specialist Trackpad Publishing’s new imprint Track Limits is a bold step into motorsport, with the first release being a photobook dedicated to modelling the Hesketh 308B Formula 1 car, which gave James Hunt his first win.
STRIKING SKYTRAINS
While a popular modelling subject, military-liveried C-47 Skytrains can have something of a plain appearance – thankfully, aftermarket markings such as these ‘pin-up’ schemes from Foxbot can provide a welcome twist on the theme.
FERRETS, FOXES AND ‘LANDIES’
The third collection of British vehicles from the 1991 Gulf War (also known as Operation Desert Storm or Granby) focuses on wheeled patrol/reconnaissance machines, with examples of Ferret armoured cars, Fuchs (fox) nuclear, bacteriological and chemical recce vehicles, plus Land Rovers.
GOODWILL COMPANIONS
Paulus Victor has quickly established a reputation for high-quality themed releases, and this 1/144 set focuses on the goodwill trip by two Su-27 Flankers to the US in July 1990, which included their being escorted by Montana Air National Guard (ANG) F-16As on their return trip.
CZECH CARRIERS
Designed for Zvezda’s recent 1/144 Boeing 747 MAX 8, these BOA Decals markings provide for six of the airliners operated by Czech company Smartwings.
POCKET-SIZED SCOUT
Armour in 1/48 scale is a joy for Toni Canfora as he builds Tamiya's splendid little Humber armoured car.
STUNNING SWEEPER
HMS Rhyl (J36) is the first of at least two Bangor-class vessels from Starling Models – the other being HMCS Kelowna as it appeared during 1944 (STK18).
SOVIET SHIP-HUNTING PIKE
Soviet World War Two-era submarines don’t seem to have the same level of attraction among manufacturers as German or even American subjects, so Zvezda’s newly tooled 1/144 Shchuka-class vessel will be popular with maritime modellers.
INTERNATIONAL HUNTER
Alan Price tackles a classic Cold War fighter in the shape of Airfix’s 1/48 Hawker Hunter, which has been tweaked to depict the F.4, F.5 and J 34 versions.
ARTISAN DETAIL AIRBRUSHING
If you're looking to upgrade your airbrush for fine detail work, the new Iwata Custom Micron 'Takumi' could be just the ticket.
SUPERLATIVE MGB
Aoshima's 1/24 MGB is a crisply moulded product. Here, though, its stance is improved and it receives a superb metallic paint job, courtesy of Dr James Whalen.
SWEDISH GHOST
Niklas Knutzén adds aftermarket improvements to Hasegawa's re-released 1/72 SAAB J 35F Draken.
SPEEDY BIG CAT
Following re-boxings by Revell, Testors and Heller, Italeri has reissued its 1/24 Jaguar XJ220 for the first time since the initial release in 1992.
DRIVING ‘TOPLESS’
Having delighted many modellers with its newly tooled 1/24 E-Type Jaguar coupé in 2020, Revell has brought forth a roadster version that’s sure to be just as popular with automotive enthusiasts.
TWO-WHEELED DESERT PACHYDERM
Italeri’s acquisition of Protar’s moulds has been an absolute boon for motorcycle modellers, especially when it involves such large-scale classics as the 1/9 Cagiva Elephant 850, a type synonymous with the Paris-Dakar race during the 1980s and 1990s.
CANBERRA QUIZ
Test your knowledge of the English Electric Canberra with our brain-teasing quiz questions.
BUSY MECHANICS
Just when it was thought there was nothing else that could be added to MiniArt’s stunning Panzer III and IV kits, the firm itself steps forward with an exquisite accessory and figure set that provides a complete Maybach HL 120 engine along with a repair team.
BOBBY ON THE BEAT
ICM’s second 1/16 depiction of a British police officer differs from the first in that the individual is male and wears the traditional No.1 dress –a belted tunic, shirt, tie and custodian helmet.
SLAVIC DEFENDER
When Axis forces invaded the Kingdom of Yugoslavia in April 1941, initial attacks were focused on the country’s air force –a serviceman of which is the subject of ToRo Model’s 1/48 resin figure.
IN THE HOT SEAT
A common feature lacking in large-scale kits is that of a pilot, so this set from ICM (intended to complement the firm’s recent 1/32 Bücker Bü 131 (Germany, Japan) and CR.42 Falco (Germany, Italy) releases.
STÜG LOADERS
Newly tooled from MiniArt is this set of four 1/35 Wehrmacht soldiers and accessories, including shells and ammunition cases to populate a scene with a self-propelled gun.
TARANGUS’ SAAB TUNNAN UPDATED
Swedish firm Tarangus has reworked its 1/72 SAAB J 29A/B tooling so we can now build the F-model Tunnan. Read CHRIS CLIFFORD's review.
STOKE MODEL SHOW
The Stoke-on-Trent Model Club (IPMS) show was one of the first to be held after 'lockdown'. Airfix Model World's editor STU FONE reports...
ITALERI’S NATIVE AMERICAN ‘CHOPPER’
Italeri has re-released its 1/48 Bell OH-13 Sioux helicopter, with six new colour schemes.