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Decal Review: Eduard's 1/48 Smoke Rings Camouflage
Designed specifically for quarter-scale Macchi MC.202 Folgore and MC.205 Veltro kits – the former of which the firm has included in its range – are Eduard’s ‘smoke ring’ decals, replicating the unusual camouflage favoured by Italy.
Decal Review: MILSPEC 1/72 562nd Tactical Fighter Training Sqn F-4G Phantoms
While the operational F-4G ‘Wild Weasel’ airframes get most attention, this superb decal sheet from MILSPEC provides markings for a training unit machine, assigned to the 562nd Tactical Fighter Training Squadron, 37th Tactical Fighter Wing at George Air Force Base, California, in 1990.
Decal Review: Star Decals' Normandy Thunderbolt Shermans
Here’s another great compilation of schemes from Star Decals, with this sheet focusing on the vehicles used by the US Army’s 70th Tank Battalion ‘Thunderbolts’ at Utah Beach on June 6, 1944.
FLOWER AFLOAT
In his debut for Airfix Model World/Key Model World, Toby Knight finds much to enjoy in Black Cat Models' 1/350 resin and photo-etched metal Flower-Class Corvette.
Revell's New-Tool Porsche 911 is Here!
Builders of auto subjects were delighted when Revell announced a newly tooled Porsche 911 Carrera in coupé and targa configurations. The latter has arrived... and Airfix Model World reveals what's inside...
Revell teams up with Farming Simulator with its Porsche tractor
While videogaming and modelmaking may seem rivals for people’s attention, the saying goes ‘if you can’t beat them, join them’ and Revell has done just that by releasing a Farming Simulator 22 edition of its Porsche 108 tractor. What can this link-up bring to modelling?
Airfix Quickbuild Ford Mustang GT 1968 Review
Discover how Airfix's Quickbuild Ford Mustang is a star of the screen in this full review of the snap-fit offering.
MiniArt's D8506 German Tractor with Trailer Review
MiniArt has reverted to a civilian vehicle for the latest iteration of its D8506 tractor, combining it with the trailer used in several military releases. We reveal what this pairing can offer in a full review.
SPECIAL ARMOUR’S SMALL-SCALE ROCKET LAUNCHER
Special Armour's new 1/72 Nebelwerfer 41 is a superb option for military fans who prefer smaller scales.
COOL USAF GLIDER FROM BRENGUN
Fans of gliders have a fine option in Brengun's new 1/48 USAF TG-16A, which is a reworking of its previous civilian DG-1000A. It's certainly a change from combat types!
Falklands Quiz
It was a Herculean task to retake the Falkland Islands from Argentina in 1982. As this year marks the 40th anniversary, it's a good time to test your knowledge on the conflict with our quiz.
Black Cat Models' Newly Tooled Bathurst-class Corvette Review
Black Cat Models has further enhanced its reputation with a series of stunning 1/350 and 1/400 multi-media ship kits. Here, Airfix Model World examines its new 1/350 Bathurst-class corvette, HMAS Castlemaine
Italeri's Torpedo Boat Returns! MAS 565/568 with Crew Review
After an absence of 12 years, Italeri’s MAS.568 4a Serie torpedo boat is available once more, adding a crew to the kit as part of an imposing range of 1/35 maritime subjects. Airfix Model World examines the contents in this full review...
NEW FOCKE-WULF FIGHTER SCHEMES FROM EXITO
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 schemes previously unavailable in scale form have now been released in 1/48 and 1/72, by Poland's Exito Decals. Build a rare '190 now!
VF-111 F-4 AIRFRAMES EXAMINED BY DOUBLE UGLY!
A new work from Double Ugly! Books offers a wealth of information and photos on the F-4B/N Phantoms flown by VF-111 'Sundowners'. If you're building one of this unit's F-4s in any scale, this is an unmissable reference.
ICM WWII Allies Pilots in the Cockpit Figure Review
Though they appear intended for three of ICM’s own 1/32 aircraft kits, the Ukrainian firm’s large-scale pilots will be suitable for use with same-scale offerings from other manufacturers. Learn more about the individual airmen in our review.
Airfix Vintage Classics WWII US Paratroops Figure Review
If there’s one area of Airfix nostalgia that never gets ‘old’ it’s the firm’s 1/32 figure sets, and these US Paratroops are making a welcome return. Discover our verdict on these large-scale troops here.
Master Box German Machinegun Team Figure Review
MasterBox’s themed figure sets are always worth considering and this five-man German infantry MG 34 team is no exception - as Airfix Model World's review reveals.
Zvezda 1/72 Soviet M-72 with Sidecar and Crew Review
Given their small size and intricate detail, there are few 1/72 motorcycle kits – as such, Zvezda’s Art of Tactic set featuring Soviet crew and a Dnepr M-72 will be of interest to modellers and wargamers alike.
MiniArt 1/35 Royal Engineers Figure Review
MiniArt has re-issued its 2010-tooled set of 1/35 Royal Engineers, but this time around the contents include a range of extra weapons, tools and equipment on additional frames - discover more in this in-depth review.
MiniArt's T-34/85 Composite Turret with Full Interior!
Discover the splendour that's inside MiniArt's latest 1/35 T-34/85 kit - depicting a vehicle with Composite turret from the 112 plant - in AMW's review of the kit.
ICM's Newly Tooled 1/35 Laffly V15T Review
Continuing a theme of 1/35 French armour subjects, ICM has released a kit of the unusual Laffly V15T light artillery tractor. Discover more concerning this strange World War Two design and its scaled-down representation here.
Zvezda 1/72 SU-122 Snap-Fit Kit Review
Here’s another addition to Zvezda’s range of exceptionally well-engineered and detailed snap-fit starter sets, depicting a Soviet SU-122 in 1/72 scale. Find out more in our detailed kit review.
Italeri 1/72 Italian 90/53 Gun with Crew Review
Released as part of Italeri’s wargaming range, this superbly detailed small-scale Cannone 90/53 and crew is equally suitable for modellers - learn why in Airfix Model World's full review of the kit.
ICM 1/35 BM-13-16 on G7107 Base Review
With MiniArt having previously released the Chevrolet G7107 truck and BM-13-16 rocket launcher system, it was just a matter of time before the two were combined. Find out more about this Soviet self-propelled artillery platform in this kit review.
Revell 1/72 Sd.Kfz. 138 Marder III Ausf.M Review
Having acquired moulds from defunct firm Toxco, Revell has set about releasing a new range of 1/72 armour kits, including this Marder III Ausf.M. Discover our verdict on the kit in AMW's review.
MiniArt Austin Armoured Car Indian Pattern Review
This seventh version of MiniArt’s 1/35 Austin armoured car depicts use in India during the 1920s - discover what's different in this iteration in this full review.
KP 1/72 P-51 Mustang Malcolm Review
KP’s Malcolm-hood P-51B makes a welcome return with three new decal options for UK-based 354th and 361st Fighter Group machines during 1944; find out which markings schemes are supplied in our full review.
Italeri 1/72 Fiat BR.20 Cigogna Review
The quality of Italeri’s 1972-tooled 1/72 Fiat Br.20 Cicogna (stork) means it remains the only option in the scale - read our review to find out what gives this vintage kit its longevity.