Model World LIVE 2024 – Review
On the weekend of April 27/28 2024 Key Publishing’s Model World LIVE exhibition debuted at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. Hornby Magazine presents a selection of photographic highlights from the weekend.
UPDATED HALF-TRACK REFERENCE FROM PANZER TRACTS
Panzer Tracts' updated softback on the Sd.Kfz.251 is a splendid reference for half-track fans, whether you're an experienced modeller, or novice.
Ellis Clark postpones ‘O’ gauge wagons
Ellis Clark Trains has postponed its planned ‘O’ gauge ‘Shark’, ‘Seacow’ and ‘Sealion’ engineers' wagons.
Heaton Lodge Junction extension fund
Heaton Lodge Junction owner Simon George has launched a fundraising campaign to complete the second phase of the expansive ‘O’ gauge layout.
ATLANTIC MODELS’ 1/600 HMS AJAX UPDATE SET
Maritime specialist Atlantic Models has released a superb detail set for Airfix’s 1/600 HMS Ajax.
Broad-Brush Approach
Giving models a realistic appearance doesn’t have to take long. TIM SHACKLETON shows how a ‘big picture’ approach using large brushes can create a lifelike look in minutes.
‘FLYING WITH THE NAVY’ BOOK REVIEW
Modellers interested in naval aviation shouldn't miss Grub Street's hardback, Flying With The Navy.
Alston in 'N' gauge
This classic branch line terminus is the subject of PETER BROWN’s ‘N’ gauge layout, bringing to life a distinctive location which is now the headquarters of the South Tynedale Railway - and you can see the layout at the 2024 Great Electric Train Show.
EDUARD 1/48 NEW-TOOL P-51B ‘OVERLORD’ BOXING
Eduard has surpassed itself with its all-new 1/48 P-51B Mustang, debuting in a dual-kit 'Overlord' D-Day boxing.
MMP ‘CONSOLIDATED MESS’ B-24 BOOK REVIEW
With a brand-new B-24H from Airfix now available, plus various other Liberator kits, it's a good time to explore MMP's superb book on nose-turreted examples of the type.