Airfix Model World Issue 155

Issue

Magazine:

Airfix Model World

Number:

Issue 155 | October 2023

Language:

English

ISSN:

977204512012810 (2045-1202)

Table of contents

Review, 1:48  | Page 6

News

Gorgeous New-Tool 1/48 Fairey Gannet from Airfix

Fairey Gannet AS.1/AS.4

Airfix 1:48

A11007 2023 New tool

 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 16

Wildcat Woes

by Kev Baxter
Inspired by a period reference photograph, Kev Baxter scratches a Modelling Rich by Setting Arma Hobby’s magnificent 1/72 Grumman Wildcat Mk.VI in a crashed scene

Wildcat™ Mk VI

Arma Hobby 1:72

70032 2020 New decals

 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 26

Special Delivery

by Massimo Santarossa
Inspired by the box art, Massimo Santarossa delivery the gods with MiniArt’s Fruit Delivery Van

Fruit Delivery Van Typ 170V Lieferwagen

MiniArt 1:35

38044 2021 New decals

 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 36

Turkish Tiger

by Ethan WiIlliams
Ethan Williams builds Revell`s 1/72 F-16D two-seater in a stunning 2014 NATO Tigermeet livery

Lockheed Martin F-16D Tigermeet 2014

Revell 1:72

03844 2021 New parts

 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 46

Kit-Based Warwick

by David Holmes
David Holmes utilises parts from an Airfix 1/72 Wellington and Lancaster to enhance and detail Contrail’s vac-formed Vickers Armstrong Warwick, showing the quality results that can be obtained from this type of kit

Vickers Armstrong Warwick

Contrail 1:72

 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 56

Re-Vamped Fighter-Bomber

by Jack Homewood
Jack Homewood dunks his gangs into Airfix’s second boxing of a classic early Jet fighter; the 1/48 de Havilland FB.5/FB.9

De Havilland Vampire FB.5/FB.9

Airfix 1:48

A06108 2023 New parts

Vampire F.3 wheels for Airfix

Eduard 1:48

648741 2022 New tool

Vampire F.3 LööK for Airfix

Eduard 1:48

644152 2022 New tool

Vampire F.3 for Airfix

Eduard 1:48

EX834 2022 New tool

 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 64

Back In Black

by Bill Clark
Bill Clark tackles Revell’s recent 1/48 Eurofighter Typhoon Black Jack, completing the model in the kit’s strikingndisplay scheme

Eurofighter Typhoon „Black Jack“

Revell 1:48

03820 2022 New decals

 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 74

Cat Meets Ketten!

by Johan Augustsson
Tamiya has recently released newly tooled German Kettenkraftkrad and American M18 Hellcat kits - Both in 1/35 scale. Johan Augustsson pairs these offerings and adds figures to create a tight vignette inspired by a period photograph

M18 Hellcat U.S. Tank Destroyer

Tamiya 1:35

35376 (376) 2022 New tool

Sd.Kfz.2 Kettenkraftrad (Mid-production)

Tamiya 1:35

35377 2021 New tool

 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 84

The Perfect Pony

by Chris Clifford
Editor at Large Chris Clifford saddles up for ICM`s new-tool 1/72 OV-10A Bronco

North-American/Rockwell

OV-10А Bronco US Attack Aircraft

ICM 1:72

72185 2023 New tool

 

Review | Page 94

On The Shelf

Aircraft Kits

AH-1Q/S Cobra US & Turkish ARMY Service

Special Hobby 1:48

SH48232 2023 New parts

Dornier Do 217J 1/2

Revell 1:48

03814 2023 New decals

MiG-21MF Interceptor Weekend Edition

Eduard 1:72

7469 2023 New decals

I-16 type 10 with Chinese pilots

ICM 1:32

32008 2023 New parts

Su-27 UB/P Ukraine

Heller 1:72

80371 2023 New decals

Yak-9K

ICM 1:32

32091 2022 New parts

 

Review | Page 96

On The Shelf

Military Kits

Cromwell Mk. IV (hull type D)

IBG Models 1:72

72103 2023 New parts

U.S.

Armoured Bulldozer

MiniArt 1:35

35403 2023 New parts

GTK Boxer GTFz

Revell 1:35

03343 2023 New decals

Leopard 1A4

Heller 1:35

81126 2022 New decals

Sd.Kfz. 251/10

Italeri 1:72

7079 2023 New decals

Unimog S 404 German Military Radio Truck

ICM 1:35

35137 2023 New parts

 

Review | Page 98

On The Shelf

Auto Kits

'71 Ford Mustang Boss 351

Revell 1:25

07699 2023 New tool

Porsche Carrera RSR Turbo Easy Kit

Italeri 1:24

3625 2023 Changed ???

Renault Estafette Highroof Starter Kit

Heller 1:24

56740 2022 Model set

 

Review | Page 100

On The Shelf

Figures

Royal Navy Sailors European Uniforms (84 Pcs.)

Black Cat Models 1:350

AC350126a

German

Tank Repair Crew Special Edition

MiniArt 1:35

35319 2019 New tool

Post-apocalyptic series.

The Last Bridge

Master Box (MB) 1:24

MB24078 2023 Model set

Chernobyl#6

Feat of Divers (4 Figures)

ICM 1:35

35906 2023 New tool

"To be ahead, to save the life" Sappers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

ICM 1:35

35753 2023

 

Review, 1:72  | Page 102

On The Shelf

Fantasy Printshop`s Hunter Horde

Hawker Hunter in RAF Service Compiled by Neil Robinson

AIRfile Publications 1:72

FPAF72-001 2023 New tool

 

Review | Page 104

On The Shelf

Decal Sheets

PzKpfw II Ausf a / b Early Track Suspension

Star Decals 1:35

35-C1382 2023 New tool

Hawker Hurricane Mk. I Part 1 - Italian/Jugoslavian AF

ASK (Art Scale Kit) 1:48

200-D48044 2023 New tool

 

Review | Page 106

On The Shelf

Accessories

Buccaneer S.2C/D Ejection seats Brassin PRINT - Airfix

Eduard 1:48

648823 2023

Modern Oil Drums 200l

MiniArt 1:48

49009 2022 New tool

Extra EA-300L/330LC (Brengun kit)

Brengun 1:72

BRL72200 2019 New tool

Focke Wulf Fw 190D-9 Exhausts For IBG kits

CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:72

Q72399 2022 New tool

F-16 radar early Brassin PRINT

Eduard 1:48

648855

Hurricane Mk.I/II Main Wheels (Four Spoke Hubs) and Tailwheel

CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:32

Q32412 (129-Q32412) 2023 New tool

Bf 109G Wheels Ribbed Hub, Smooth Tire

Barracuda Studios 1:48

BR48388 2018 New tool

MG 15 guns

Eduard 1:32

632166 2021 New tool

MiG 21 F-13 Revell kit

Brengun 1:72

BRL72251 2021 New tool

A5M4 Mitsubishi Green Special Hobby

Yahu Models 1:32

YMA3271 2023 New tool

Ki-43 Hayabusa Wheels Resin casted wheels

Brengun 1:32

BRL32041 2020 New tool

Canadair CL-13 Sabre Mk.4 Gun Bays

CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:48

4447 2022 New tool

R-77 / AA-12 Adder (4 items)

GasPatch Models 1:48

21-48243 (48243) 2021 New tool

P-47 Thunderbolt - details set - Browning .50 blast tubes, gunsight and Pitot Tube

Master 1:24

AM-24-016

Seatbelts RAF Late STEEL

Eduard 1:32

32878 2016 New tool

 

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