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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.
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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?
NEW TOOL: SPECIAL HOBBY’S ISRAELI MIRAGE III
Special Hobby's new-tool 1/72 Mirage IIICJ is just around the corner, and it looks absolutely splendid. Get more detail with our in-depth review.
DUSTBUSTING WITH DSPIAE’S VACUUM
Dust is the modeller's enemy... but Dspiae's mini-vacuum cleaner now available from Tyrell Models is a handy way to ensure a clean workspace.
NEW STIRLING BOMBER VARIANT FROM ITALERI
With quality 1/72 iterations of the Short Stirling Mk.I and Mk.4 already under its belt, Italeri has reworked the tooling to give us the Mk.III.
DRONE-DIRECTING INVADER FROM ICM
ICM's 1/48 new-tool Douglas Invader family just got bigger with another drone-centric release.
Airbrush Company hosts 75th Anniversary Sale!
Modelling supplier The Airbrush Company has announced it is hosting a special sale to celebrate 75 years of being in business - discover the savings inside!
SOUTHEAST ASIA ARMOUR MARKINGS BY STAR DECAL
A wealth of liveries for military vehicles in the Vietnam War and before are now available from Star Decals, in 1/72 and 1/35 scales.
EXCLUSIVE BUILD: Airfix's new-tool 1/72 Gloster Meteor F.8
EXCLUSIVE FULL-BUILD FEATURE: Kev Baxter was delighted to preview the latest and arguably the greatest Airfix release in 1/72 scale to date, a newly tooled Gloster Meteor F.8.
DAYGLO PINOCCHIO: SPECIAL HOBBY'S SWISS VAMPIRE
Mike Grant finishes Special Hobby's 1/72 Swiss Air Force de Havilland Vampire in a stunning colour scheme.
SAVE ALMOST £50 ON SIX 1/48 AIRFIX SPITFIRES!
You can save almost £50 on six different 1/48 new-tool Spitfire kits with Airfix's special online bundle.
FIGHTING ROTHESAY: ATLANTIC MODELS' HMS YARMOUTH
Toby Knight takes on a multi-media challenge with Atlantic Models' splendid 1/350 HMS Yarmouth, built as HMS Plymouth.
Sweet Sixteen: Eduard's 1/48 Spitfire Mk.XVI full-build
Anders Isaksson makes the most of Eduard's 1/48 Spitfire MK.XVI Bubbletop ProfiPACK boxing.
SKYRAIDER MARKINGS FROM ILIAD
If you want to add a different scheme to your 1/48 A-1H Skyraider, Iliad Design's new decal sheet has six interesting Vietnam War options.
GRAF ZEPPELIN’S EAGLES: REISSUED BOOK FROM CHANDOS
Chandos Publications has reissued its stunning hardback on the Messerschmitt Bf 109T, and it's a reference gem for Luftwaffe modellers.
NEW TOOL: Bedford QL Tanker in 1/72 from IBG Models
Polish manufacturer IBG Models has issued a brand-new 1/72 Bedford QL Tanker packed with fine detail, as CHRIS CLIFFORD reveals.
Revell's Dino Delights: Jurassic World 3D Puzzles
Dinosaurs are a worldwide fascination, especially so in recent months due to the film Jurassic World: Dominion, so Revell's branded items are timely.
Greenstrawberry's new aftermarket sci-fi treats!
Modellers who enjoy either scratch-building sci-fi subjects or the Star Trek franchise will find much on offer from Czech aftermarket specialist Greenstrawberry, with recent releases including sets for the Polar Light 1/1000 USS Voyager.
Airfix Releases for August
August has been a busy month for Airfix, with a batch of newly available products - check out the full listing inside!