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NEW MIG-19S BOXING FROM KP
The Czech company has re-released its Farmer-C tactical fighter with decals for four new colour schemes.
DRAGON LADY: AFV CLUB’S U-2A
AFV Club's recent 1/48 Lockheed U-2A Dragon Lady kit is reviewed in detail by CHRIS CLIFFORD.
AIRFIX’S 1/43 SUPERCARS ARE HERE!
Having been announced in January, two of Airfix's new-tool 1/43 supercar kits are now available... the Pagani Huarya and Bugatti Chiron!
The Next Step Part 2: The 'Dark Side' of Modelling
AIRBRUSHING SKILLS GUIDE: Having described how to layer paint to create tonal effects, Jay Blakemore looks at how pre-shading can enliven finishes.
Highline Hauler: 1/24 Scania S730 truck from Italeri
Commercial vehicle modellers will be thrilled to discover the latest truck kit from Italeri: a 1/24 replica of the Scania S730 Highline 4x2 tractor unit.
CARRIER-BORNE ‘MUD-MOVERS’ BOOK BY DETAIL & SCALE
If carrier-borne 'mud-moving' aircraft fuel your modelling desires, Detail & Scale's new book is a superb reference.
NEW HMS MONMOUTH BY TRUMPETER
Trumpeter has reworked its HMS Kent Type 23 Frigate kit to now provide HMS Monmouth in 1/700 scale. Photo-etched brass parts are included.
ILIAD’S ACE OF SPADES FIGHTERS
A fun and fascinating selection of Luftwaffe JG 53 Bf 109G-6s, all with personal fuselage art, are provided via Iliad Design's 1/48 and 1/32 decal sheets.
Phantom Twilight
Huw Morgan builds FineMolds' stunning 1/72 US Air National Guard F-4C Phantom II straight from the box.... and loves it!
MORE ARMOUR STUDIES FROM PANZERWRECKS
The 24th edition of the acclaimed Panzerwrecks book series is now available, and offers a wealth of reference for armour modellers.
Rapier Reference: Newark Air Museum's new exhibit
Newark Air Museum has announced it is set to display what is believed to be the only complete example of the Rapier Field Standard C (FSC) ground-based air defence system.
PHANTOM WHEEL BAYS FROM KAZAN
Tamiya's 1/48 new-tool F-4B Phantom II is great out of the box, but Kazan Model Dynamics' resin wheel bays will add much more fidelity.
COMMEMORATIVE A-10s FROM TWO BOBS
If you want to build an A-10 with a difference, in either of the three main scales, look no further than Two Bobs' new decal package Heritage Hawgs.
SPECIAL HOBBY’S SWEDISH TWIN-BOOM
Special Hobby has re-released its 1/72 SAAB J 21A, the styrene parts being boosted by photo-etched metal and resin.
UPGRADING THE SIOUX: EDUARD’S OH-13 SETS
If you plan to build Italeri's recently re-released 1/48 OH-13 helicopter, or even an original boxing, you won't want to miss Eduard's new and useful detail sets. They cater for the cockpit and the exterior.
The Next Step Part 1: It's All About Layers
AIRBRUSHING SKILLS GUIDE: Jay Blakemore expands upon his introductory tutorials by exploring more advanced airbrushing techniques - here, he examines layering.
NEW ‘109 KITS FROM AZ MODEL
AZ Model's series of 1/72 Messerschmitt Bf 109s keeps on rolling, with two fresh boxings and a fascinating array of markings. And they won't break the bank!
ANIME BIKER GIRL
Modellers who enjoy anime and manga culture have a superb option in Suyata's parts-packed Arya The Hunter's Poem release. You get a figure, motorcycle and robotic dog, and alternative colours are possible via different shades of styrene.
EDUARD’S NEW COMIC CAMEL
Eduard's 1/48 new-tool Sopwith Camel, first released last year, now forms the basis of a 'Comic' ProfiPACK boxing. No biplane modeller should miss it!
CRÉCY’S CLOSE SUPPORT STORY CONTINUES
The first instalment of Crécy’s Publishing’s book 'Close Call' was a gem for anyone building World War Two aircraft in the ground-attack role. Volume II is out now!
REVELL’S NEW-TOOL STRIKE EAGLE
With quality kits of the F-15E Strike Eagle already available in 1/72 scale, Revell has boldly released its own new tooling… but does it hit the target?
DISPLAY CASE
EXTRA IMAGES INSIDE: This month’s selection of reader projects has rallied together a superb pair of off-road racing cars plus a pretty prototype and fabulous figures - check out the full set plus bonus online-only inclusions here!
EDUARD’S PEEPING FISHBED RETURNS
The recce-focused 1/48 MiG-21R from Eduard has been re-released and, as CHRIS CLIFFORD, discovers, it’s a stellar option for any fan of the type.
PISTON FIGHTER ACCESSORIES FROM BARRACUDA
We examine recent resin upgrades and decals from US firm Barracuda studios, for the Spitfire, Sea Fury and F4U Corsair.
INDIAN AIRCRAFT REFERENCE
If you're into modelling Asian aircraft, Helion & Company's new book '90 Years of the Indian Air Force' offers a wealth of reference.
GLAMORGAN: EXOCET SURVIVOR
Peter Fearon builds Starling Models’ 1/700 scale HMS Glamorgan – the only vessel to survive an Exocet attack during 1982's Falklands conflict.
HEAPS OF F-35 MARKINGS FROM XTRADECAL!
A total of 64 different schemes are available via Xtradecal's three new 1/72 sheets for the Lockheed-Martin F-35A/B/C. US and export users are represented... and it's not all low-vis grey!
FORTHCOMING AFV CLUB KITS
Military fans will welcome the new kits from AFV Club due later this year. They are the Centurion Mk.V AVRE, and FGM-148 Javelin... both in 1/35 scale.