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GALLIC TOWING
ICM’s 1/35 Lastkraftwagen 3.5t AHN (35416) has been paired with the firm’s German Drivers (35642) to form another value-for-money package.
FAR-EASTERN U-BOATS
While the use of submarines during World War Two is typically associated with German forces, the Imperial Japanese Navy also operated this technology, and its Type B1 craft are the subject of this Kagero monograph
'FAKE WAR' CLASHES
This addition to Helion’s Latin America@War series is the second in a three-part treatise on air combat between Ecuador and Peru.
CAPITAL BLOCKADE
Kamen Nevenkin’s monograph is a true magnus opus on the siege of Budapest, which lasted for 50 days between December 1944 and February 1945.
FORK-TAILED FIGHTER
While the introduction to this well-researched volume on Lockheed’s twin-engined fighter describes it as addressing the type’s inception, operational and post-war service, the majority of pages are devoted to its use in combat.
REVOLUTIONARY LIVERIES
MMP has been at the forefront of an increase in books covering the camouflage and markings used by various countries’ air forces, and its treatise on Russian liveries between 1909-22 has been completed by this fourth volume.
YAMAMOTO'S ENDGAME
The Imperial Japanese Navy Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto is widely considered one of the best World War Two tacticians, and those with an interest in this figure should consider this study of the last attack he planned before his death: Operation I-Go.
WAR IN THE EAST AND WEST
This second of what will be a five-volume collection on World War Two has been timed to coincide with the 80th anniversary of that global conflict and follows the author’s similar five-part tribute to World War One.
AFTERMARKET TECHNIQUES
With many kits now adding resin and photo-etched metal extras as standard, skills that used to be associated with those interested in super-detailing their models are increasingly becoming mainstream, so Robin Carpenter’s book is well timed.
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN...
A decade after publishing its first-ever title – an Airframe & Miniature guide to the Messerschmitt Me 262 – Valiant Wings has announced it is returning to the subject with the release of an expanded and updated second edition.
BIRTH OF THE RAVEN
Hasegawa’s ageing 1/72 EF-111A Raven still earns its stripes, as Massimo Santarossa discovers.
CROWDFUNDING SUCCESS
Following an appeal to its supporters, The Tank Museum has announced generous donations have meant £5,000 has been raised to fund the repair of the World War Two Churchill Mk.III* tank in its care.
MORE MERLIN SPITS!
Hot on the tail of its new guide to the Hawker Hurricane, Valiant Wings has announced its Airframe & Miniature reference to the Merlin-engined Supermarine Spitfire is to be re-released as an expanded second edition.
OLIVER'S ARMOUR
Airfix’s return to the large-scale military kit market has been marked by a delightful newly tooled 1/35 Cromwell tank offering, according to Nick Shuttleworth.
COLD WAR SWINGER
In his first build for AMW, Matthew Porter takes his time to add aftermarket detail to Revell’s hefty 1/32 Tornado GR.1
AVIATION LEGEND
Dean Large tackles Dora Wings' newly tooled 1/48 Lockheed Vega 5B, which represents the record-setting aircraft flown by Amelia Earhart.
SAFER SPRAYING
Airbrushing can be a messy business, but Sparmax’s highly regarded spray booths are superb at extracting aerosolised paint and thinners from a room.
Airfix Model World February 2021
Welcome to Airfix Model World February 2021 featuring full coverage of the Airfix 2021 catalogue launch, exclusive model builds, the latest news, product reviews and more. Read the full issue in PDF format here or dip into our reformatted online features for KeyModelWorld at your leisure.
AIRFIX 2021: DE HAVILLAND DELIGHTS!
Modelling as a hobby appears to have undergone a renaissance last year, and if Airfix’s release schedule for 2021 is anything to go by, it will continue to strengthen.
SEVENTH GEN FIREBLADE
Tamiya has been quick off the mark with its newly tooled Honda CBR1000RR-R, as it replicates the 2020 version.
HEAVY-HITTING ARTILLERY
Just as there has been a revitalisation of small-scale aircraft kits, there’s been a similar renaissance with 1/72 armour, as evidenced by Revell’s M109 self-propelled howitzer.
EAGLE-DAY ZERSTÖRER
It's a welcome return for Eduard’s splendid 1/72 Bf 110, now repackaged as a limited-edition ‘Adlertag’ (eagle day) offering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
ALL-NEW ‘EMIL’
Special Hobby's announcement of a newly tooled 1/72 Bf 109E has delighted many aficionados and the first release features the E-4.
HARRIER DUO
Having already issued naval and trainer versions of the venerable first-generation Hawker-Siddeley Harrier in 1/48 scale, Kinetic has now released the earliest sub-types, with RAF and US boxings of this revolutionary aircraft.
CZECH BUMBLEBEE
Modellers seeking something different might consider Eduard’s newly tooled 1/72 Z-37 Čmelák (bumblebee) agricultural aircraft.
HERRICK PATROLLER
The past few years have seen a resurgence in British Army kits, with this brand-new tooling of an Operation Herrick-standard FV510 Warrior from Meng just the latest.
THE PERFECT PHANTOM?
Japanese Manufacturer FineMolds has a reputation for accuracy and detail, with its kits being highly sought after – this will definitely be the case with its newly tooled 1/72 F-4EJ Phantom.
BOMBER IN DISGUISE
Discover junior modeller Adam Haven adding detail to Tamiya's 1/48 Mosquito FB.VI. Model here. See the full list of pictures and the step by step guide.
YOUR AIRFIX
Airfix’s 1/72 Jet Provost delighted Mark Rose, who used the kit as a centrepiece for this ‘first solo flight’ diorama.