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SOVIET SNOWBALL
Based on a real prototype, MiniArt's Ball Tank offers a decidedly different and fun project in 1/35 scale. Here, Dave Oliver builds it beautifully and poses the model on a scenic base.
MORE GERMAN ARMOUR THROUGH THE LENS
If you're a military modeller who favours World War Two German armour, PeKo's latest instalment of its 'Panzerwaffe on the Battlefield' series offers a wealth of fascinating reference. Eastern and Western Front machinery is on show.
VINTAGE V-22 RETURNS
Re-issued three times since its original launch in 1989, Italeri's 1/72 V-22A Osprey has been re-released once again, with new decals for three schemes. It might be old, but it still has pleasing aspects.
Maritime-scale miniatures from Starling Models - 1/700 World War Two vehicles
Modellers wanting to recreate either a dockyard or amphibious landing scene in 1/700 have received a huge boost from Starling Models, which has released a series of World War Two vehicles in this scale.
Atlantic Models produces Airfix ship kit upgrades
Maritime kit and aftermarket specialist Atlantic Models has recently added to its range of 1/600 scale photo-etched brass accessories designed to upgrade and correct Airfix’s ship kits.
Desert Cruiser
IBG Models' 1/72 A.15 Crusader tank is built out-of-the-box by Massimo Santarossa. Look out for tips on working with photo-etched metal - and how to create a convincing display base.
DRAGON’S SMALL-SCALE STURMGESCHÜTZ
Dragon's 1/72 armour kits are packed with detail, and the tradition is upheld by the firm's new Neo Pro StuG.II Ausf.B boxing, which offers link-and-length tracks. It also provides structural details of early IIIBs.
Nordic Sabre from Airfix: 1/48 F-86F-40
With the release of Airfix’s updated 1/48 F-86F-40 Sabre just around the corner, it's a good opportunity to give a sneak peak of the new parts, prior to our cover build of the kit.
New Tonka Turbines from Scale Model Parts
UK-based Scale Model Parts is a new manufacturer to Airfix Model World and among its initial 3D-printed releases are a series of engine bay upgrades for Revell’s recent 1/48 Tornado kits.
ALL-NEW SOVIET KV-2 BY TAMIYA
Tamiya has reworked its superb 1/35 Soviet KV-1 tank to produce the imposing KV-2sub-type with 152mm howitzer.
THE EXPLOSIVE MOTORBOAT IS BACK!
Along with its 1/35 SLC Maiale manned torpedo, Italeri has re-released its same-scale Italian MTM Barchino explosive motor boat. Photo-etched brass details are included.
MiniArt's Medical Delivery: Tempo A400 Lieferwagen
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Those who thought a 1/35 Tempo E400 was such an unusual type that there could be no further development of such a kit will be fascinated to find out what MiniArt’s second such offering contains…
ITALERI’S UNDERWATER PIG RETURNS
Italeri's 1/35 Maiale manned torpedo from 2007 has its first, and very welcome, re-release. It offers photo-etched brass details and crew figures, as well as a neat display stand.
1/48 ‘EAGLE ATTACK’ PACKAGE
Modellers who love the Bf 109 can have bags of build and colour scheme fun with Eduard's limited-edition, dual combo Adlerangriff package. It provides two whole 1/48 Bf 109E kits and the choice of 13 liveries. Famous aces are represented
SNAKE IN A COLD CLIMATE
Ukraine’s ICM has re-released its splendid 1/32 Bell AH-1G helicopter as an ‘Arctic Cobra’ boxing.
LARGE-SCALE ‘EASY EIGHT’ SHERMAN DUE THIS YEAR
Military modellers who favour larger scales will be bowled over by the forthcoming 1/16 M4A3E8 Sherman tank from Trumpeter's sister label I LOVE KIT. The model will be available via UK importer Bachmann Europe.
FLASH OF LIGHTNING
Andy Davies opts for a distressed appearance on his cool build of Ushi Models' 1/72 resin Mitsubishi J4M Senden interceptor concept. It's a fascinating Japanese drawing board aircraft.
ALL-NEW NAKAJIMA ‘GALE’
Just when you thought Arma Hobby's kits couldn't get any better, it's released a truly sublime 1/72 Japanese Ki-84 Hayate fighter. IOt's brimming with detail, even before you add the supplied photo-etched brass parts in this Expert Set boxing.
‘NEW’ SUNDERLAND FROM SPECIAL HOBBY
Czech manufacturer has adapted its existing 1/72 Short Sunderland tooling to provide a Mk.I/II kit, with new decals, and cast/3D-printed resin details. It's great company for the company's same-scale Mk.V.
MODELLERS’ GUIDE TO THE DAK’
Pen & Sword's FLIGHT CRAFT book on the Douglas DC-3 offers both real aircraft reference and modelling advice. Revealing period photographs, kit descriptions and accessories listings all help to understand this legendary aircraft, and how to represent it in scale form.
HISTORY-MAKING VEHICLE RETURNS IN ‘EASY’ FORMAT
Want to build a real slice of automotive history? ICM's re-released 1/24 Benz Patent-Motorwagen is just the ticket... and it's now easier to assemble! This has been achieved by ICM replacing the original photo-etched brass wheels with styrene versions.
NEW-TOOL RECCE SPITS FROM KP
If you're building on a theme of the Spitfire, or photo-reconnaissance, we can recommend KP's new-tool Spitfire Mk.X and Mk.XI kits, which come with very cool colour schemes.
LAVISH ACCOUNT OF WEHRMACHT TANKER
Publisher Luftfahrtverlag-START's lavish new book 'Brandenburg - Escape from the Halbe Pocket!' offers a wealth of reference for those who model German armour and softskins, as well as providing a fascinating account of one tank commander's wartime experience.
DISPLAY CASE
EXTRA IMAGES INSIDE: This month, Airfix Model World is celebrating the superb constructions readers have completed with a bumper edition of Display Case. Check out the full selection plus bonus online-only extras here!
COOL 1/48 CHIPMUNK ACCESSORIES
Turn Airfix's already pleasing 1/48 new-tool Chipmunk into a real showstopper, courtesy of these new aftermarket items from Eduard. There's plenty of extra detail inside and out, plus canopy/wheel masks to help come painting time.
SUPER-SMART RAFALE SCHEME BY SYHART
Syhart continues its love affair with the Dassault Rafale, with new 1/72 and 1/48 sheets for the French Air Force 2019-20 Solo Display airframe. Masks are included.
ROYAL MODEL’S NEW FIGURE AND DIORAMA GEMS
The latest crop of accessories from Royal Model is led by a superb 1/35 resin German SS soldier eating a meal... great for dioramas. The other items are PE spectacles, resin roof tiles and 1/72 oil drums.
MORE SAGE ADVICE FROM LIFECOLOR
If you were tempted by Lifecolor's first Painting Guide published earlier this year, Vol.2 has just been released and it offers even more sage advice on using the products from the acrylic range.
DESERT DELIGHTS
Eduard's limited-edition dual combo 'Afrika' package allowed Jay Blakemore to complete a stunning pair of desert-based Bf 109 Luftwaffe fighters.