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MiniArt's combined T-55 and KMT-5M Mine-roller package
MiniArt has raised what modellers expect from an armour kit, such as this T-55 with mine roller, offering 91 styrene runners, plus two brass chains and a photo-etched brass fret, yet this is just a ‘basic’ offering, without a full interior.
Dragon adds a 1/72 T-34/85 to its Armor Pro range!
Released as part of Dragon’s Armor Pro range, this is a welcome return of the firm’s late-model T-34/85; AMW lifts the lid on this re-issued kit here.
ICM's 1/35 G7117 Truck gains drivers!
Deciding to produce a newly tooled Chevrolet G7100-series truck in 1/35 was a smart move by ICM, as there are numerous sub-types and users to depict; here, the firm has provided Soviet figures, as the Red Army utilised the vehicles.
UPGRADING KHAN’S RELIANT
If you love modelling Star Trek spacecraft, Greenstrawberry's new FruitPACK detail set for the AMT/ERTL USS Reliant is an unmissable product. It contains a feast of resin and photo-etched brass components...but it's not for those on a budget.
ALBION’S NEW AIR SOURCE
If you're an airbrush user in the market for a new compressor, the new Atomizer from Albion Alloys could be just what you're looking for. It's oil-free and offers easy maintenance.
Cold War 'Cossack' - building the world's biggest aircraft
Russia's invasion of Ukraine not only caused terrible loss of human life, but also brought about the destruction of the world's largest aircraft... the Antonov An-225 Mriya. Here, to mark its demise, we revisit Massimo Santarossa's original test-shot build of Revell's 1/72 kit, from the May 2019 edition of Airfix Model World.
UKRAINE DEFENDERS FROM MASTERBOX
In spite of the current situation, Ukrainian firm MasterBox is continuing work and designing a new figure series... Russian-Ukrainian war 2022. The figures will be in 1/35 and 1/24 scales.
Examining Special Hobby's early-model Bf 109Es in 1/72
As part of its range of newly tooled 1/72 Messerschmitt Bf 109Es, Special Hobby has released a pair of kits depicting the first ‘Emil’ subtype – the 7.92mm MG 17 machine gun-armed E-1. Discover more about these small-scale offerings in this review.
Revell down-sizes its Tornado ASSTA 3.1 to 1/72
Small-scale builders who rued Revell’s decision to release a Tornado Avionics System Software Tornado in Ada (ASSTA) 3.1 variant in 1/48 will rejoice at the firm’s downsized 1/72 version.
Eduard's 1/48 Hawker Tempest Mk.V Re-issue
Airfix Model World examines the contents of what appears to be a straightforward re-issue of Eduard’s 1/48 Hawker Tempest Mk.V Series 2 ProfiPACK.
LIFECOLOR ‘HOW-TO’ MANUAL
Ever wanted to use Lifecolor paint but been shy of taking the plunge? Fear not, as a new 36-page guide explains how to employ this brand's products on figures, and even how to emulate rusty and worn cars.
EDUARD’S NEW WEEKEND MESSERSCHMITT
Eduard's sublime 1/48 Messerschmitt Bf 109E parts help to form a new Weekend Edition boxing, with new decals and a sprinkling of photo-etched brass details. There's the choice of four different Bf 109E-7s to be portrayed.
1/72 BRITISH JAGUAR RETURNS
CHRIS CLIFFORD discusses the good and bad points of Italeri's re-issued 1/72 Jaguar GR.1/GR.3, which comes with new decals.
ICM adds crew to its 1/32 AH-1G Cobra
ICM has combined its newly tooled 1/32 AH-1G Cobra with a figure set – US Helicopter Pilots Vietnam War (32114) - find out more about this combined package here.
Eduard's 1/48 Sopwith Camel ProfiPACK has landed!
Having dazzled modellers with the limited-edition Camel & Co, Eduard has followed this with a ProfiPACK offering of the Bentley Rotary-powered Camel F.1, as used predominantly by the Royal Naval Air Service.
Appraising Airfix's 1/72 Panavia Tornado F.3 Starter Set
Airfix’s 1/72 Tornado F.3 starter set seems to fall into a gap between the firm’s Vintage Classics and regular kit range, especially in the current format as a starter set - so is it suitable for a beginner?
Special Hobby's re-issued 1/48 Re.2005 Review
It’s a quick return for Special Hobby’s delightful 1/48 Re.2005, with all the contents as per the original release - discover more about this re-issued kit here.
DORA’S MARCEL BLOCH REBOXED
Ukraine's Dora Wings has repackaged its 1/48 Marcel Bloch MB.151C.1 with new decals, for Hellenic Air Force and German Luftwaffe airframes. Photo-etched brass details are included.
Event News: Newark Air Museum's first Night Shoot of 2022
Newark Air Museum has announced it will host its first Day-Night Photo Shoot event in 2022, with the date set for March 26, 2022.
MIRAGE F1 SCHEMES
Get to know the colours and markings of the Dassault Mirage F1 with our photo focus feature. It's useful reference if you're building Special Hobby's 1/72 kit, or older products from other manufacturers.
RE-ISSUED GREEK MIRAGE
In 2016, Special Hobby issued what was instantly the best 1/72 Mirage F1 available. It has now re-released this styrene gem, which comes with decals for three colour schemes, and resin missile rails.
FALKLANDS FRIGATES FROM ATLANTIC
Royal Navy fans, or modellers building on a Falklands conflict theme, will welcome Atlantic Models superb 1/350 HMS Yarmouth kit. It features crisply cast resin, white metal, and photo-etched brass details
THUD-TASTIC NEW F-105 REFERENCE
Few reference books offer the visual quality displayed by Double Ugly!'s new softback on the mighty F-105 Thunderchief. It's a modeller's dream in terms of camouflage, finishing and weaponry.
CLOSE-SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Jen Wright demonstrates simple building tips and upgrades on Revell's re-boxing of the 1/72 Academy OV-10A Bronco.
NORTH AMERICAN’S CARRIER FIGHTER REVISITED
Detail & Scale's second volume on the FJ Fury covers the FJ-4 and -4B variants, and it's a splendid reference if you have these aircraft on your build list... especially as it appraises available kits.
TAKOM’S ANTI-AIRCRAFT BEHEMOTH
Takom's 1/350 Berliner Zoo Flak Tower offers a fascinating and decidedly different World War Two modelling subject.
BLITZ’S 2-IN-1 STURMGESCHÜTZ
Takom sub-brand Blitz has produced a superb1/35 kit that allows you to build either a late production StuG III Ausf.G, or a StuH 42. It's great value for fans of German armour, and includes extensive photo-etched metal details and optional turned metal barrels.
Book Review: Crowood's Guide to making Military Scenes
If an aspect of modelling could be likened to art, then arguably diorama making is the closest, whether it’s an interpretation of a photo, or a completely imagined scene.
Book Review: A history of the Schneider Trophy Air Races
Many modellers and aviation enthusiasts are big fans of Schneider Trophy aircraft – AMW’s editorial staff are no exception, so this Pen & Sword history of the competition was very hotly anticipated in our office.
Book Review: Images of War Early Jet Fighters photoguide
Following a book covering British and American jet aircraft in the decade after World War Two, this photographic study of several European countries’ efforts (plus a few outside of this continent) is a worthy successor.