Scale Modelling news, reviews, features and more...
Decal Review: On Target 1/72 USCG HH-65 Dolphin & MH-68A Stingray
Air Graphic’s second batch of search and rescue helicopter schemes concentrates on two types operated by the US Coast Guard – the MH-68A Stingray (based on the Augusta A-109) and HH-65 Dolphin (Eurocopter/Airbus Helicopters AS365) – and offers 24 schemes.
Decal Review: Syhart 1/48 Mirage 2000-5F ‘70 ans EC3/11’ and ‘100 ans SPA88’
Fans of Mirage 2000s and anniversary schemes are in for a real treat thanks to this sheet from Syhart, which provides decals for two specially marked aircraft.
Decal Review: Decales Global TWA 727-100 Twin Globe
Suitable for any 1/144 kit of the type, Decales Global’s markings supply the livery for Trans World Airlines (TWA) Boeing 727-100s with small logos behind the fore entry door.
Decal Review: Decalpool Ford Chip Ganassi Team GT #67 Le Mans GTLM ’19
Modellers with Revell’s 1/24 Ford GT Le Mans racing car can apply an alternative livery with these Decalpool markings – that of the #67 car raced at the Circuit de la Sarthe in 2019.
Going MAD: Special Hobby’s 1/48 AF-3S Guardian ‘MAD Boom’
Czech firm Special Hobby has re-issued its 1/48 scale Grumman AF-3S Guardian kit, complete with the distinctive MAD boom. Check out exclusive parts photos in AMW’s review here.
Decal Review: MILSPEC A-4E Skyhawk VA-152 'Wild Aces'
While later A-4s from VA-152 (nicknamed variously as Friendlies, Mavericks and Fighting Aces) are served poorly by kit manufacturers – just Fujimi’s 1/72 A-4B has markings for this squadron – there’s a thriving aftermarket scene, such as this example from MILSPEC for an A-4E assigned to the USS Shangri-La during the unit’s last operational cruise from March-December 1970.
Decal Review: Star Decals M4A1 Shermans coming ashore
Released to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, this sheet is focused on the 75mm main gun-equipped M4A1 Sherman, including snorkel-fitted and Duplex Drive ‘Donald Duck’ variants.
Decal Review: H-Models Mitsubishi Zero over Saipan
H-Models’ 1/48 Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Model 52 decals are perhaps named somewhat misleadingly, as the set provides for a quartet of airframes captured on the ground at Saipan.
Decal Review: SBS Model Curtiss Hawk 75 in Finnish Service
Options for Curtiss P-36 Hawk liveries in 1/48 aren’t plentiful, so its great to see aftermarket supplier SBS step forward with these Finnish-operated Hawk 75A schemes.
Decal Review: Euro Decals 1/32 Bf 109Gs of the Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblica
Messerschmitt Bf 109Gs of the Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana...
Decal Review: Star Decals M47 Patton Middle East War & Peace
This evocatively titled Star Decals set provides for a varied array of M47 Patton tank liveries, suitable for kits by Italeri, Revell, Tamiya and Takom, among others.
Decal Review: Decales Global 1/144 Airlift International F27
Airliner aficionados looking for an unusual scheme for their 1/144 Doyusha, Eastern Express, F-RSIN or Welsh Models Fokker F27 Friendships may wish to consider this Decales Global product for defunct carrier Airlift International.
Airfix Model World September 2022
Presented in PDF format, the September 2022 issue of Airfix Model World (AMW142) includes an exclusive build of Airfix's 1/48 Blackburn Buccaneer, ICM's new-tool 1/32 AH-1G Cobra, Aoshima's 1/24 Lamborghini Countach, the latest news, reviews and more!
Rescue Aids from CMK: 1/72 US and German Liferaft sets
CMK's 1/72 resin life rafts - for Revell's S-100 and Elco 80ft boat kits - are neat upgrade accessories, as our review reveals.
Uncommon Spitfires from Eduard: 1/48 Spitfire Mk.Ia
One of the big plus points with Eduard’s approach to kits is that once the signature special boxings are released, there’s the chance to feature lesser-known aircraft, and such is the case with the Spitfire Mk.Ia, reviewed here.
Eduard's Gustav Aces: 1/48 Bf 109G-6 Review
As AMW's review reveals, Modellers looking for a great value-for-money Bf 109G-6 should look no further than this lovely Weekend offering from Eduard.
Fancy Fishbed: Eduard's 1/72 MiG-21PFM full build!
If striking colour schemes catch your eye, Niklas Knutzén's build of Eduard's 1/72 MiG-21PFM Fishbed-F in Czech Air Force colours is well worth examining...
Special Hobby's 1/72 P-40M Warhawk/Kittyhawk Mk.III Reviewed!
Special Hobby’s P-40 returns as a P-40M variant, combining common Runners A and B with a new Frame C for the fuselage, plus relevant glazing from P-40E and P-40N releases. AMW Reviews these contents here.
Ermintrude's new home: Yorkshire Air Museum secures Avro Shackleton
Yorkshire Air Museum has announced it is to house Avro Shackleton MR.2 WR963 Ermindtrude from 2023, when the airframe will move from its current home at Coventry Airport.
FISHBED IN FOCUS
If you have MiG-21 builds planned, plenty of colour scheme inspiration lies in our useful photo feature on the type.
Cypriot Sunbather: Airfix 1/72 Avro Shackleton AEW.2 aftermarket build
Jen Wright depicts an expat retiree with Airfix’s 1/72 Shackleton AEW.2 and a selection of aftermarket upgrade parts in an advanced modelling project.
NICARAGUAN MARKINGS FROM STAR DECALS
Military modellers interested in Latin American won't want to miss Star Decals' new 1/35 sheets for Nicaraguan tanks, armoured cars and trucks.
INVENTIVE BASE FROM PEEWIT
If you want a wallet-friendly display base for a small 1/72 propeller aircraft, Peewit 'Summer Meadow' is a convincing option.
Spinal Swelling: What's inside Eduard's 1/48 MiG-21SMT
Having most recently been available in Revell packaging, Eduard has restored the 1/48 MiG-21SMT to its range as a Weekend Edition kit. AMW lifts the lid on this offering here.
Parasol Predator: Eduard's 1/48 Fokker D.VIII Review
First released in 2006, Eduard’s D.VIII features delicate surface detail and a well-appointed interior, notably the cockpit. Discover AMW's verdict on the kit here.
Airfix releases Classic Soviet Armour - its 1/72 Josef Stalin JS-3!
First released in 1962, Airfix’s JS-3 returns in Vintage Classics packaging - check out Airfix Model World's review here.
MiniArt's Chevrolet Hauler: 1/35 G7107 Military Truck
Ukrainian firm MiniArt has repackaged its G7107 with a set of figures posed as if carrying out repairs - read AMW's review of the kit now!
REPLICA METAL FROM AMMO
Spanish firm AMMO by Mig Jimenez now offers self-adhesive metallic sheets to replicate chrome and aluminium finishes.
CHARGING RHINO
Tamiya's 1/48 F-4B Phantom II was eagerly anticipated by modellers - including Mike Williams - who built it straight from the box.
World of Tanks Gaming Assault Gun - Revell 1/72 Sturmgeschütz IV
Those opening this re-boxed Matchbox kit as part of Revell’s link with World of Tanks are in for a pleasant surprise, as it was one of the former firm’s last products. Read AMW's verdict here.