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Master Box's Hopeful Dystopian: 1/24 Nadezhda figure
Ukrainian figure specialist Master Box’s ‘Post-apocalyptic’ series comprises a five-kit storyline set in a 1/24-scale dystopian world, with the final figure in this group subject of AMW's full review.
Seaborne Striker from Airfix: 1/72 Sea Harrier FRS.1 in Falklands livery
Airfix’s 1/72 Sea Harrier FRS.1 makes a return for the 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict. Airfix Model World editor Stu Fone adds a few spares and tweaks to recreate a veteran airframe from the 1982 undeclared war.
Bachmann launches MCC hobby centre
Bachmann Europe is launching its first high street retail venture – MCC (Model, Collect, Create) – which aims to bring hobbies back to the high street.
CMK releases 1/72 Heinkel He 162A mechanic figures
Here’s a great addition for an airfield diorama involving Special Hobby’s 1/72 He 162A –a pair of Luftwaffe mechanics, reviewed in full by Airfix Model World.
Hobby 2000's Maritime Mauler: 1/72 Bristol Beaufighter Mk.VIc
Chris Jones builds Hobby 2000's re-boxing of the Hasegawa-tooled 1/72 Beaufighter Mk.VIc, (almost) out of the box - employing just the kit styrene and familiar painting techniques to produce a convincing finish.
EXCLUSIVE: AMUSING HOBBY’S NEW ME 262 HG III
'What-if' modellers can expect heaps of fun with Amusing Hobby's forthcoming 1/48 Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III, which oozes fine detail. It's a great option for a notional Luftwaffe jet fighter.
ALLIED AND AXIS AIRCREW
Pilot figures are great way to enliven any aircraft diorama or vignette. PlusModel's two new items are certainly worth considering, if you're building 1/32 Luftwaffe fighters, or RAF Spitfires/Hurricanes in 1/48.
GLOSTER TWIN-JET OPERATIONS EXAMINED
The new Combat Meteors book from MMP/Stratus offers a wealth of reference for anyone building Gloster's classic twin-jet fighter. Insightful text and great imagery are highlights.
ICM's impressive 1/16 Royal Marines Officer Figure
ICM has added to its ceremonial figures with a splendid rendering of a Royal Marines officer standing at Slope Swords - read a full review of this kit here.
AMERICAN EAGLE
Ben Davies tackles Airfix's re-released 1/48 Spitfire Mk.Vb in this out-of-the-box build, which replicates an airframe flown by US ace Don Gentile.
THIRD STUDY OF THE TOMCAT
If you have the first two instalments of the Detail & Scale F-14 Tomcat books, you won't want to miss Part 3, which looks at Prototypes, Test, Evaluation and Adversary Aircraft. It's packed with great reference, to help get your kit builds on another level in terms of accuracy.
EIGHTIES ISRAELI ARMOUR
Amusing Hobby's second 1/35 Israeli Centurion kit ticks all the boxes in terms of detail, parts count and price. If you're a fan of Cold War armour, you'll love this fun-packed product.
MORE UKRAINIAN TROOPS
MasterBox continues to design new themed figure sets based on the current Russia-Ukraine War. This latest product has four Ukrainian troops posing with a captured Russian tank.
AVIAN DIORAMA DELIGHT
Plus Model's new Park Fountain with Swans is a splendid scenic modelling item, which will enliven many a 1/35 diorama or vignette. It comes with well-detailed plaster and resin parts.
Heller's 1/24 Renault Estafette Police Van clocks in!
Heller’s Gendarmerie van was released at the same time as its Renault Estafette and shares many of the same parts - discover the additions and tweaks as Airfix Model World lifts the lid on this model kit.
ICM creates a Scene with its 1/35 Model T Fire Engine
ICM has continued its scaled-down Model T kits with the arrival of a 1/35 1914 fire truck – subject to Airfix Model World's in-depth review.
BRITISH SHERMAN STUDY
If you have Sherman Firefly builds on the cards, regardless of scale, Model Centrum's softback book on these machines is a superb reference. It offers myriad photos, scale drawings, colour profiles and more.
SCI-FI AGGRESSOR BY MPC
A real gem for sci-fi modellers lies in MPC's new 1/48 Space:1999 Hawk Mk IX. It's packed with detail and comes with its own display base.
UNUSUAL WORLD WAR TWO TRIO FROM TAKOM
Three new items from the Takom stable will delight any modeller looking for a different World War Two build project.
Reviewing Revell's Constructable Camper: 1/24 VW T2
Following its 1/24 easy-click VW Type 2 Microbus, Revell’s newly tooled parts form an enticing campervan package - but is this beginner-aimed kit as simple as it appears?
Will MiniArt's latest 1/35 Typ 170 Lieferwagen bear fruit?
Here’s MiniArt’s bold ninth take on its 1/35 Mercedes-Benz Type 170V, depicting a 1940s-50s delivery van with a trio of bright liveries. Discover the full selection of schemes and the new parts in this iteration via Airfix Model World's review.
SILVER PERIOD TREASURE: AIRFIX’S BRISTOL BULLDOG
Biplane fans still only have Airfix's 1/72 1969 tooling to replicate the Bristol Bulldog in styrene. It's a product of its time, but has still have many plus points and can be made into a great model. Find out more via our detailed review, which also offers period photos.
BADER’S BULLDOG
Chris Jones replicates Douglas Bader's 'silver period' mount with Airfix's vintage 1/72 Bristol Bulldog Mk.II, and adds scratch-built detail and rigging.
MORE EAST BALKANS FIGHTERS
If Exotic Decals' first round of Bulgarian Air Force decals for the Messerschmitt Bf 109E didn't grab your attention, then perhaps Part 2 will catch your eye. Three options are provided, in 1/72 and 1/48 scales.
Mercurial Messerschmitt
Border Model has managed to unite the aircraft and military genres by releasing a 1/35 Messerschmitt Bf 109... the first in this scale and ideal for dioramas with vehicles and figures.
Revell embarks on a World of Tanks link-up with new Armour Kits
Revell is arguably pioneering the art of model kit and videogame linkups, as here’s a new range of armour subjects under the World of Tanks label. We examine two of these offerings: 1/72 Cromwell tank and SU-100 tank-destroyer kits.
Appraising Airfix’s Classic Charmer: the 1/72 Henschel Hs 123A-1
Many modellers will remember Airfix’s small-scale Henschel Hs 123, which first appeared in 1970. Having now returned to the range in Vintage Classics format, does this old favourite have the same styrene charm? JOHN FULLER reveals all…
Unscrambling ICM's Ie.gl.Einheits-Pkw package
The latest of ICM’s current diorama sets provides one of the best value-for-money packages on the market, combining three staff vehicles (Kfz.1, 2 and 4) plus a twin MG 34 mounting for just 60% of the separate kits’ total cost. Airfix Model World's full review contains exclusive parts photos.
VAUTOUR: SPECIAL HOBBY’S FRENCH BOMBER RETURNS
Special Hobby has re-released the original Azur 1/72 styrene tooling of the French Vautour jet bomber, with extra resin and photo-etched brass details. With a little TLC, great results can be achieved with this kit.
EARLY HURRICANE UNIT CODES AND MARKINGS
Andrew Thomas explores the markings and initial unit codes employed on pre-war Hawker Hurricanes.