The Official Airfix
Modelling Magazine
Welcome to Airfix Model World (AMW). We hope you will be pleasantly surprised by the contents, not just in terms of actual builds, but also the high-quality photography (all by contributors) and explanatory text. Both have been trademarks of this magazine since its inception, with the former crucial to creating an easily understandable article – after all, model-making is a visual hobby, so we have always strived to show readers just how the end result is achieved.
Airfix Model World Magazine Features
While we feature Airfix products in every issue, we also cover those from other major manufacturers, such as Eduard, Hasegawa, Revell, Special Hobby, IBG Models, Italeri, Tamiya and Kinetic, as well as those from limited-run and ‘cottage industry’ firms. It means we cover every genre of the hobby, from figures and aircraft to armour, maritime and sci-fi/real space, with the aim of providing the broadest selection of content.
Furthermore, AMW has strived to include informative history/background articles with certain build features, often providing a different take on an otherwise familiar topic. These are written by renowned historians or people involved intimately with a subject. If you are seeking something more in-depth, then we occasionally publish special supplements, dedicated sections or bookazines, which focus on either a theme or a newly-tooled kit, along with valuable reference material on the real subject where feasible. No other monthly scale modelling magazine offers this much variety and quality.
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Latest articles from Airfix Model World
View the latest news and features from Airfix Model World Monthly magazine below.
THOROUGHBRED ROUND-UP
It may come as a surprise to modellers that, despite the longevity of the Warpaint series, this is the first title to cover the P-51 Mustang.
IFS, BUTS AND MAYBES
The fourth Secret Project volume on American designs examines bomber, attack and anti-submarine aircraft proposals between 1945 and 1974.
WAFFEN FELINES
While many Tank Craft titles seek to cover the entire history of a combat vehicle in the format’s relatively short page count, this Sd.Kfz. 171 Panther tank guide is refreshing in that it focuses on the IV. SS-Panzerkorps use of the type.
DISPLAY CASE
EXTRA IMAGES INSIDE: AMW’s ‘return to shows’ celebration includes a bumper edition of Display Case.
TROUBLED ZERSTÖRERS
Having established its Bf 110 as the Luftwaffe’s primary Zerstörer (heavy fighter), Messerschmitt intended its Me 210 to be the replacement, but this, the subsequent Me 310 and Me 410 faced troubled gestations.
FOURTH BOOK, FORD’S UP
As one of the most widely built World War Two tanks and a popular military modelling subject, references for the M4 Sherman are always welcome.
DOOMED PROJECTS
This is the sixth volume on experimental/emergency-type aircraft designs by the author and concentrates on those projects undertaken by Japan, but ultimately abandoned, during World War Two.
THROUGH-DECK CRUISER
Topdrawings’ 111th monograph takes an in-depth look at the lead ship of the British Royal Navy’s Invincible-class aircraft carrier.
Airfix Model World November 2021
Welcome to Airfix Model World November 2021, featuring full coverage of Airfix's new 1/72 Vickers Wellington Mk.II, a 1/24 MGB roadster from Aoshima and ICM's new-tool 1/32 CR.42 Falco, plus exclusive model builds, scale modelling news, reviews and more. Read the full issue in PDF format here or dip into our reformatted online features for KeyModelWorld at your leisure.
BRIGHT FORTRESS
The Autumn weather may be dull, but Airfix’s recent releases – notably a yellow-tailed 1/72 B-17G Flying Fortress – will brighten the view.
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