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Zvezda's Newly Tooled Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc Review
Zvezda’s newly tooled 1/72 Hurricane Mk.IIc is another welcome addition to its snap-fit range, so no cement is required for assembly, but features great features including different pilot figures and three smart markings options.
Airfix's 1/72 Handley Page Jetstream Review
Airfix’s kit of the Garrett-powered version of the Jetstream is now more than five decades old and well deserving of its Vintage Classics label - check out our review to discover whether it's still a worthy investement.
’ELLO, ’ELLO, ’ELLO: Blue Lamp Model Show Report
EXTRA IMAGES INSIDE: There was plenty to see at the inaugural West Midlands Police Model Club Show - marking the first event in Birmingham since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read our full report with bonus extra images now!
Latest scale modelling accessory reviews!
Catch up on 20 of the best and latest model accessory reviews from Airfix Model World including comprehensive science-fiction upgrades, diorama materials, resin wheels and photo-etched enhancements to provide further detail than any previous scale modelling project.
SOMERSET SPLENDOUR: Yeovil Model Show Report
EXTRA IMAGES INSIDE: Malcolm V Lowe rediscovered the joy of attending model shows after lockdown, savouring the delights on show at the Yeovil event. Read our full report and view extra online-only images here!
Trumpeter's heavy hauler tank transporter
A piece of Cold War history is re-created by Cristian Lupu via Trumpeter's imposing 1/35 KZKT-7428 transporter and KZKT-9101 semi-trailer. Learn how to make a monotone subject look interesting with careful weathering.
Book Review: Pen & Sword's Images of War M1 Abrams
Known by its crews as ‘The Beast’, the M1 Abrams as been at the forefront of US armoured warfare for more than 40 years, and this superb photo montage tracks the type from development to battlefield.
Book Review: IBN Editore Reggiane Re.2005 Saguttario
Though its late-war introduction and limited production prevented great impact during World War Two, the Italian Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario (Saggitarius/archer) fighter aircraft is a fascinating subject – especially when studied via IBN Editore’s updated guide.
Book Review: Guideline Warpaint Ilyushin Il-28
There may not be many kit representations of the Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle, but as Guideline’s Warpaint title reveals, the type remained popular with users around the globe – even after its scheduled retirement.
Book Review: Crowood Modelling German World War 1 Aircraft
Modellers wanting to start building German World War One aircraft will find much on offer in this helpful ‘how-to’ guide’ from Crowood.
Book Review: Pen & Sword's Images of War The Hawker Hunter
While it’s great to see Pen & Sword’s Images of War collection expand to cover subjects outside of the two world wars, the format’s black-and-white images limit the appeal when a more modern type is featured – as here with the Hawker Hunter.
SUPERB DIORAMA SETTINGS FROM VALLEJO
Want to create a diorama but don't know where to start? An easier route is via these excellent resin display bases from Vallejo, in 1/72 and 1/35 scales. They'll be fun to paint and weather, too.
NEW NAVAL AND MILITARY KITS FROM TAKOM
Takom is making a 1/350 debut with its new-tool US Navy Zumwalt-class destroyer, but military fans can also expect a 1/72 Chinese DF-41 ICBM transporter/erector/launcher. Both are due March-April this year, and offer admirable detail.
FRROM’S EXOTIC POTEZ MARKINGS
French manufacturer FRROM has released a stunning set of aftermarket decals with its own 1/72 Potez 25 kit in mind. Operators include Ethiopia, Manchura and Indochina...how's that for exotic biplanes!
DISPLAY CASE
EXTRA IMAGES INSIDE: Researching fact, having the subject to hand and investigating fiction were key to this month’s stupendous array of reader projects.
B-Wing Starfighter
There’s more to Star Wars than X-Wings and TIE Fighters as Massimo Santarossa shows with Bandai’s 1/72 B-Wing starfighter. Follow the full build process in this detailed modelling guide.
The Mandalorian's ' Razor Crest'
EXCLUSIVE EXTRA IMAGES! Revell's 1/72 S T-70 Razor Crest lands at Steve Budd's base in the outer rim for a thorough overhaul and systems check. Read our full modelling guide for this kit of the The Mandalorian's ship here in full detail.
Moff Gideon's Outland TIE fighter
Editor Stu Fone tries out the latest incarnation of a classic imperial starfighter design, courtesy of a Revell 1/65 test-shot of the TIE Outlander from Disney+ series The Mandalorian.
NEW TRUMPETER KITS DUE END OF MARCH 2022
A wealth of exciting kits are on their way from Trumpeter, due late March onwards. Aircraft, military and naval genres are catered for. The most impressive product is arguably the 1/16 Jagdpanther!
SEEING STRIPES WITH EDUARD’S DELECTABLE DELFÍN
AMK's superb 1/72 styrene rendering of Aero's humble L-29 Delfín trainer has again found its way into an Eduard box, with added extras, including decals for a stunning tiger scheme among others.
ICM GLADIATOR GOES SWEDISH!
ICM has given its splendid 1/32 Gloster Gladiator a winter makeover by adding ski undercarriage, and Swedish unit markings for units operating at home and in Finland for the Winter War.
CLASSY T-34 REFERENCE
A good reference book is worth its weight in gold, and if you're planning builds of the Soviet T-34 tank, Canfora Publishing's new hardback is a real must.
CHECKER-TAILED PHANTOM FROM EURO DECALS
Any new product for the mighty Phantom II is cause for celebration. This new set of markings - available in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 - will help replicate one of the USAF's most famous examples of the type.
AIRFIX's NEW 1/43 STARTER SETS - E-TYPE, CHIRON AND HUAYRA
EXTRA IMAGES INSIDE: No sooner has Airfix announced its 2022 range than the first test-shots have arrived, in the shape of the 1/43 Jaguar E-Type, Bugatti Chiron and Pagani Huayra. Our preview contains bonus extra images of these newly tooled kits.
ACADEMY MARKS MIDWAY ANNIVERSARY
It's the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Midway this year, and Academy is marking the fact with themed kit releases. The first two are a 1/48 B-25B and a 1/72 PBY-5A.
STORM FORCE
Dean Large completes Revell's re-boxing of the 1/32 Special Hobby Hawker Tempest Mk.V, incorporating a wealth of aftermarket detail in the process.
WHIPPING UP A STORM
Learn the history of the Hawker Tempest courtesy of Chris Thomas' fascinating In Focus feature, with stunning period imagery and notes for modellers.
REVELL 2022 NEW ITEMS TO AUGUST
Check out Revell's new items due up until August 2022, including re-introductions, updated kits and new toolings. Read more and get your very own models now.
NEW CMK AFTERMARKET FOR AIRFIX 1/72 SPITFIRE VC
Airfix's 1/72 Spitfire Mk.Vc is good straight out of the box, but if you want to make it more of a detail showpiece, CMK's new resin sets will be invaluable. A cockpit, control surfaces and gun bays are on offer.
NEW NAVAL PAINT FROM LIFECOLOR
Lifecolor's new paint set is a boon for modellers of maritime subjects, the US Navy in particular. The six acrylic shades are relevant for 1950 to the present day.