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NEW PLUS MODEL ACCESSORIES
Recent items from Plus Model cater for the PB4Y-2 Privateer in 1/72, and 1/48 modern combat aircraft in general.
Too Little, Too Late – Crusader Tank in 1/35 from Border Model, built!
Huw Morgan tackles Border Model’s recently tooled 1/35 Crusader Mk.III, finishing the model on a boxart-inspired base.
ICM’S ‘WILD WEASEL’ FULCRUM
ICM remains topical by reissuing its 1/72 MiG-29 Fulcrum-C in Ukrainian markings with newly tooled AGM-88 HARM anti-radar missiles.
NEW JUNKERS FLOATPLANE BY MASTER-X
If waterborne aircraft attract your modelling attention, you'll surely want to build one of the new 1/72 resin Junkers Ju 46hi floatplanes from Master-X.
AIRFIX’S ‘THEN AND NOW’ SPITFIRE/F-35B COMBO STARTER SET
Airfix's latest 1/72 Starter Set combines the recent, simplified Spitfire Mk.Vc and new-tool Lockheed-Martin F-35B Lightning II... with acrylics paints, two brushes and cement.
ANOTHER BREGUET 14 BOXING FROM KP
Having already provided a 1/72 new-tool Breguet Br.14B biplane recently, KP now offers a fresh boxing with parts and markings for both Br.14A and B sub-types.
‘LION FISH’ AGGRESSOR F-15DJ BUILD
Kev Baxter provides his 1/72 Hasegawa Japanese F-15DJ with a stunning one-off identity, and adds structural improvements along the way.
NEW 1/35 FIGURES FROM TORO MODEL
Figure/diorama modellers who like equine features will welcome ToRo's new 1/35 German and Russian Cavalry sets, from World War Two and 1920's Polish-Bolshevik War respectively.
NEW BOOK: THE US AIR FORCE AIR RESCUE SERVICE
Schiffer's classy new hardback on the US Air Force Air Rescue Service is packed with useful reference for modellers. See sample pages!
EDUARD’S NEW 1/48 LATE-WAR ‘109
Eduard has reissued its pleasing 1/48 Messerschmitt Bf 109G-14/AS as a ProfiPACK kit, with photo-etched metal details and pre-cut paint masks.
NEW BOOK: AIRCRAFT WEAPONS OF WORLD WAR ONE
Any modeller focusing on World War One aircraft has a hugely revealing reference in Canfora Publishing's new softback, detailing aircraft weapons of the period.
AIRFIX WILDCAT RETURNS WITH NEW DECALS
Airfix's splendid 1/72 F4F-4 Wildcat has been re-released with two new colour schemes.
INDONESIAN INSIGNIA FROM BRIGHT SPARK
If you're looking to build aircraft operated by more exotic air arms, the Indonesian Air Force insignia from Bright Spark Decals could be just the ticket.
BUILDING TAMIYA’S NEW-TOOL CHALLENGER 2
The 1/48 armour arena is now better off for a new tooling of the Challenger 2 by Tamiya, built here straight from the box by Paul Cawte.
Building Airfix’s ‘Upkeep’ Lancaster
David Holmes marks the 80th anniversary of the famous dams raids with his build of Airfix's new-tool Lancaster B.III(Special), in the markings of operation leader Guy Gibson.
TAKOM 1/35 NEW-TOOL AH-64 APACHE REVIEW
Read our extensive in-box review of Takom's new-tool 1/35 AH-64 Apache, which is packed with fine detail.
SUPERMODEL CR.32 REISSUED BY ITALERI
A decade ago, Italeri improved Supermodel's 1/72 Fiat CR.32 and released it under its own packaging. The kit has now been reissued with stunning new colour schemes.
Display Case – Your Builds Showcased!
This varied selection of reader projects incorporates vintage conversions, the latest toolings, starter sets and inspiration from Airfix Model World... Plus bonus online entries.
SPECIAL HOBBY HAVOC RE-RELEASE
Special Hobby has again reissued its 1/72 Havoc, this time as an A-20G strafer in a 'Low Altitude Raiders' boxing.
ITALERI 1/48 HAWK T.1 BUILD
Bill Clark completes Italeri's 1/48 BAE Hawk T.1 in RAF Tactical Weapons Unit colours, adding aftermarket improvements along the way.
MASTER-X ARSENAL-DELANNE 10C REVIEW
The original 1/72 kit of the Arsenal-Delanne 10C produced by Master-X in 2008 has been reissued in a stunning colour scheme. Read our full review.
NEW RESKIT UPGRADES: F-8, F-105, F-111, RAFALE, HAWK
Aircraft modellers have superb options among Reskit's latest resin upgrades across three different scales. The BAE Hawk, F-111, F-8, F-105 and Rafale are the subjects.
BUILDING EDUARD’S 1/32 MESSERSCHMITT Bf 108
Matthew Porter takes a trip into the desert with his delightful build of Eduard's 1/32 Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun.
Airfix Club Kit Meteor FR.9 Build
Ethan Williams builds the exclusive Airfix Club 1/72 Meteor FR.9 kit available just for members this year... it's the perfect reason to join!
OLFA TOOLS NOW AT TYRELL MODELS
The extensive range of Olfa cutting implements is now being stocked by online retailer Tyrell Models. Examples are highlighted here.
BUILDING TAKOM’S EKRANOPLAN
Andy Davies completes Takom's fascinating Ekranoplan and poses it on superb scratch-built dry-dock base.
EDUARD ‘190 WEEKEND BOXING REVIEW
Eduard's superb 1/72 Fw 190A-8 returns with new markings as a Weekend boxing.
SPECIAL HOBBY HEINKEL 162 GETS NEW MARKINGS
Special Hobby's superb 1/72 new-tool Heinkel He 162A Spatz has been reissued with new markings for captured airframes.
RESKIT’S NEW F-111A CREW MODULE
In a sidestep from its usual aftermarket upgrades, Ukraine's Reskit has released a superb 1/32 mixed-media kit of the F-111A Aardvark's escape module.