Airfix Model World Issue 174
Issue
- Magazine:
- Airfix Model World
- No de Modèle:
- Issue 174 | May 2025
- Langue:
- English
Table des matières
Editorial | Page 3Welcome To Issue 174
by Stu Fone | Page 6Get Set For Model World Live 2025
by Mike WildThe second ever Model World Live event is just weeks away and is set to feature an even bigger line-up with more than 180 stands booked and ready for this calendar highlight. Mike Wild reveals what’s in store for April 26/27 at the NEC in Birmingham
Review | Page 10 News
Latest Updates
Photo Gallery | Page 14Display Case
This month we showcase everything from scratch-built racing cars to out-of-the-box aircraft, highlighting the range of tastes and modelling styles that are possible.
Build Report, 1:32 | Page 18Heinemann’s ‘Dump Truck’
by Garry TobissGarry Tobiss completes the re-release of Zoukei-Mira’s 1/32 Douglas Skyraider in AD-6 format
Photo Gallery | Page 26Out And About
by Malcolm V LoweBovington Show February 2025
Build Report, 1:72 | Page 28Behold the Beast
by Huw MorganHuw Morgan gets to grips with a test-Shot of Revell’s pending 1/72 F-35A Lightning II
ResKit 1:72
Build Report, 1:72 | Page 36Record breaker!
by Toni CanforaToni Cafora tackles the iconic and record setting Macchi MC.72 from SBS Model and found it rewarding to paint something other than military colours for a change
Build Report, 1:35 | Page 46Armoured Ack-Ack
by Paul CawtePaul Cawte builds Trumpeter’s 1/35 Mercedes Benz L4500A truck with a 3.7cm Flak gun mounted on the rear load bed
Photo Gallery | Page 54Out And About
by Stu FoneUniversal Model Show
Build Report, 1:48 | Page 56Ace of Spades
by RichardRichard builds Airfix’s 1/48 Bf 109E-4 straight from the box as the mount of JG 53’s fighter ace Rolf Peter Pingel
Build Report, 1:35 | Page 64Italy’s Initial Heavy
by Karel SuttIn his first build for AMW, Karel Sutt tackles Criel.Model’s imposing 1/35 resin Fiat 2000
Build Report, 1:72 | Page 74Admiral’s Barge
by Ethan WilliamsEthan Williams visits Airfix’s Vintage Classic range with the firm’s Whirlwind helicopter re-release
Build Report, 1:72 | Page 78Seeing Red Stars
by Mike GrantMike Grant encounters no red flags as he builds ClearProp’s 1/72 Lavochkin La-5
Review | Page 88On The Shelf
Books
Review | Page 90On the Shelf
Aircraft Kits
They Fought To Rebuild Dual Combo - The Limited Edition Czech Spitfire pilots in the RAF 1942-43
Eduard 1:48
11180 2024 
Review | Page 94On The Shelf
Military Kits
German
7.5cm Anti-Tank Gun PAK 40, Mid. Prod. with field artillery crew MiniArt 1:35
35400 (MA35400) 2024 Nouvelles pièces 
Review | Page 96On The Shelf
Figures
Review | Page 98On The Shelf
Auto kits
Review, 1:700 | Page 100On The Shelf
Four-Ship König-Class Combo
Review | Page 102On The Shelf
Decal Sheets
Rafale C 118-EF "Tigermeet 2012" EC 5/330 "Côte d'Argent"
Syhart (Syh@rt) 1:72
72-138 2023 Nouvel outillage 
Douglas TBD-1 Devastator Part 2 - Kwajalein and Wake Island Attack, February 1942
ASK (Art Scale Kit) 1:32
200-D32084 2023 Nouvel outillage 
Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIB / Mk.X Part 6 - US Eagles
ASK (Art Scale Kit) 1:32
200-D32032 2023 Nouvel outillage 
WWII US Normandy Landings / French M8 Self-propelled Howitzer (1944)
Star Decals 1:48
48-B1022 
Review | Page 104On The Shelf
Accessories
Aerial bases and roof sights - Britain / Anténní základny a zaměřovače - Británie
ASK (Art Scale Kit) 1:35
200-A35005 2024 Nouvel outillage 
AH-1G Turret Armament - Minigun and Grenade Launcher Barrels (2 of each)
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:35
6011 2024 Nouvel outillage 
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet & EA-18G Growler - Angle Of Attack probes - late type
Master 1:32
AM-32-129 
P-47N Wheels (3 type of pattern) resin wheels set
Brengun 1:72
BRL72214 (BRL 72214) 2020 Nouvel outillage 
Miscellaneous | Page 114Show Guide
At-a-glance model show calendar