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STUNNING DE HAVILLAND DH2 REFERENCE
Modellers who favour World War One aircraft shouldn't miss the forthcoming book on the DH2 from Cross & Cockade.
NEW TOOL: BEAUFORT MK.I BY ICM
ICM's 1/48 Bristol Beaufort is finally here and it looks smashing. Read our detailed review here.
NEW-TOOL AIRFIX 1/24 SPITFIRE MK.IX BUILD
Airfix's new 1/24 Spitfire Mk.IX is built in the forthcoming November issue of Airfix Model World, in a free supplement.
HAULING SUPPLIES: MINIART’S GERMAN CARGO TRAILER
If you' want something extra to make your vehicle build project more interesting, how about MiniArt's 1/35 German Cargo Trailer?
Full-Size Inspiration: Overlord Military Vehicle Show Report
EXTRA IMAGES INSIDE: Glenn Sands packed his notepads, pens, and cameras for a reference extravaganza hunt at the military vehicle Overlord Show in Hampshire.
ITALERI SPITFIRE MK.IX REISSUED AGAIN
Occidental's original Spitfire Mk.IX tooling has yet again found its way into an Italeri box, but with excellent new decals for four airframes.
‘SLUF’ STUDY: SCHIFFER’S NEW A-7 CORSAIR II BOOK
Whether you're a diehard fan of the A-7 Corsair II, or a novice with the type, Schiffer's new hardback offers a wealth of reference.
AIRFIX’S MODERN ‘JUMP JET’ RETURNS
Airfix's popular 1/72 Harrier GR.7A/GR.9 kit has been reissued with new decals.
AMIENS RAIDER: CSM’S CANADIAN ARMOURED MG CARRIER
Toni Canfora builds Copper State Models' Canadian Armoured MG Carrier from World War One.
THIRD-GEN BRUISER: RYE FIELD’S LEOPARD 2A6 TANK
If you're in the market for a 1/35 Leopard 2A6 tank, Rye Field's new tooling is arguably the best available... and one of the boxings is reviewed here.
Airfix's Little Trainer: 1/72 Jet Provost T.4 FULL BUILD
Young modeller Ethan Williams builds the 2019 release of Airfix’s 1/72 Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.4 with a lovely kit-supplied camouflage scheme.
EDUARD WILDCAT: AFTERMARKET ROUND-UP
If you have Eduard's excellent 1/48 Wildcat on your build list, you can make it a real showstopper with the firm's new bespoke accessories.
‘MESSERSPITS’: NEW AZ MODEL HISPANO BUCHÓNS
Two further 1/72 Hispano Buchon boxings have been released by AZ Model, emulating US airshow circuit aircraft, and those in the film 'Battle of Britain'.
NEW TOOLS FROM TYRELL MODELS
More super-handy tools are now available at UK online retailer Tyrell Models... for cutting, grinding and more!
US ASSAULT SHIP REISSUE BY REVELL
Revell's Wasp Class LHD assault carrier has been re-released and it's a great option for both the novice and more experienced maritime modeller.
Northland Exhibition: ModelEx Whangārei Show Report
Mark Peacock delves into the modelling scene in New Zealand with a report from the country's ModelEx Whangārei event.
TORNADO APPROACHING! ITALERI’S NEW-TOOL GR.4
Dean large employs a host of aftermarket accessories in his build of Italeri's new-tool 1/32 Tornado GR.4
METEOR F.8 REFERENCE
With Airfix's 1/72 new-tool Gloster Meteor due very soon, it's the ideal time to check out our photo-reference feature on the type.
SANCTUARY LOST VOL.1: PORTUGAL’S AIR WAR IN GUINEA
The air war in Portuguese Guinea is covered in a new softback book by Helion & Company, packed with great reference for modellers.
SPECIAL HOBBY REVISITS ACADEMY TEXAN
Once again, Special Hobby reissues the Academy 1/72 Texan but adds its own resin/styrene parts, plus new decals for seven schemes.
LUFTWAFFE REFERENCE: WINGS OF THE BLACK CROSS
Eagle Editions has released the 12th instalment of its popular Wings of the Black Cross reference book series.
AIRFIX 1/24 HARRIER GR.1 REISSUE
The now legendary 1/24 Airfix Harrier GR.1 has been re-released as part of the firm’s popular Vintage Classic range, as CHRIS CLIFFORD reports.
UK EXCLUSIVE: REVELL’S ‘GROGU – THE CHILD’ FROM ‘THE MANDALORIAN’
Key Model World has got its hands on the first available UK sample of Revell's 1/3 scale new-tool Mandalorian 'Grogu - The Child' kit.
DISPLAY CASE
EXTRA IMAGES INSIDE: From stunning scenery to figure finesse and modelling innovation, this month’s reader project selection offers a wealth of inspiration - plus bonus online exclusives!
MORE LIFECOLOUR PAINTING TUTORIALS
Volume 3 of Lifecolor's Painting Guides is now available, offering yet more sage advice for authentic finishing.
AIRFIX COUNTY-CLASS DESTROYER REISSUED
Naval modellers will be delighted to know that Airfix's original 1/600 HMS Devonshire is available again as a Vintage Classic kit.
UKRAINIAN FLANKER FROM GREAT WALL HOBBY
Great Wall Hobby's superb 1/48 Flanker-C two-seater has been re-released with a Ukrainian digital camouflage scheme.
NEW TOOL: PILOT REPLICAS’ SAAB SK60A/B
The first ever 1/48 kit of the SAAB SK60 is soon to be released by Sweden's Pilot Replicas. Judging by our advance sample, it looks splendid... and more boxings are expected!
EAGLE EDITIONS: NEW SCHEMES FOR AIRFIX’S SPITFIRE MK.IX SUPERKIT
Airfix's 1/24 Spitfire Mk.IX is due later this year. If you're already thinking about different colour schemes, why not consider the new decals from Eagle Editions?