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Aircraft reviews

COOL USAF GLIDER FROM BRENGUN Review Premium

COOL USAF GLIDER FROM BRENGUN

Fans of gliders have a fine option in Brengun's new 1/48 USAF TG-16A, which is a reworking of its previous civilian DG-1000A. It's certainly a change from combat types!

NEW FOCKE-WULF FIGHTER SCHEMES FROM EXITO Review Premium

NEW FOCKE-WULF FIGHTER SCHEMES FROM EXITO

Focke-Wulf Fw 190 schemes previously unavailable in scale form have now been released in 1/48 and 1/72, by Poland's Exito Decals. Build a rare '190 now!

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KP 1/72 P-51 Mustang Malcolm Review

KP’s Malcolm-hood P-51B makes a welcome return with three new decal options for UK-based 354th and 361st Fighter Group machines during 1944; find out which markings schemes are supplied in our full review.

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Italeri 1/72 Fiat BR.20 Cigogna Review

The quality of Italeri’s 1972-tooled 1/72 Fiat Br.20 Cicogna (stork) means it remains the only option in the scale - read our review to find out what gives this vintage kit its longevity.

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Zvezda's Newly Tooled Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc Review

Zvezda’s newly tooled 1/72 Hurricane Mk.IIc is another welcome addition to its snap-fit range, so no cement is required for assembly, but features great features including different pilot figures and three smart markings options.

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Airfix's 1/72 Handley Page Jetstream Review

Airfix’s kit of the Garrett-powered version of the Jetstream is now more than five decades old and well deserving of its Vintage Classics label - check out our review to discover whether it's still a worthy investement.

FRROM’S EXOTIC POTEZ MARKINGS Review Premium

FRROM’S EXOTIC POTEZ MARKINGS

French manufacturer FRROM has released a stunning set of aftermarket decals with its own 1/72 Potez 25 kit in mind. Operators include Ethiopia, Manchura and Indochina...how's that for exotic biplanes!

SEEING STRIPES WITH EDUARD’S DELECTABLE DELFÍN Review Premium

SEEING STRIPES WITH EDUARD’S DELECTABLE DELFÍN

AMK's superb 1/72 styrene rendering of Aero's humble L-29 Delfín trainer has again found its way into an Eduard box, with added extras, including decals for a stunning tiger scheme among others.

ITALERI QUARTER-SCALE HAWK RETURNS Review Premium

ITALERI QUARTER-SCALE HAWK RETURNS

Italeri's 1/48 BAE Hawk T.1 has been re-released with new decals for four special schemes. RAF, Royal Navy and Finnish Air Force liveries are on offer with this kit.

PLATZ’S REMOTELY PILOTED 1/144 HELLCAT Review Premium

PLATZ’S REMOTELY PILOTED 1/144 HELLCAT

If you've never been tempted by 1/144 scale, Platz Hobby's dual-kit Grumman Hellcats could well sway your thinking with their superb detail. This drone boxing offers especially attractive colour schemes.