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Airfix Model World 158

Airfix Model World

Issue

Magazine:
Airfix Model World
Number:
158 | January 2024
Language:
English

Table of contents

Editorial | Page 3
Welcome To Issue 158

by Stu Fone
 

Review | Page 6
News


Latest Updates
 

News | Page 10
Show Guide


At-a-glance model show calender
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 14
Unleash “The Beast”!

by Mike Williams
Tamiya’s new-tool 1/35 F-35A proves a stealth fighter can be easy to build yet packed with interesting features, as Mike Williams discovered
61124
Lockheed Martin
F-35A Lightning II
Tamiya 1:48
61124 2022 New tool
 

Build Report, 1:10  | Page 22
Cyberpunk Evolution

by Dave Oliver
Dave Oliver tries his hand at scale model tattooing on Alternity Miniatures’ impressive Lyl Squat resin bust
AM15
Lyl Squat Bust Series
Alternity Miniatures 1:10
AM15 20xx New tool
 

Photo Gallery | Page 28
Out And About

by Stu Fone
St. Ives Model Show
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 32
Magic by Moonlight

by Ethan Williams
Ethan Williams Recreates this frequent US air show display aircraft in quarter scale via ICM’s recent Beechcraft C18S boxing
48186
Beech C18S "Magic by Moonlight", Airshow Aircraft
UA ICM 1:48
48186 2019 New decals
MDR4810
Engine
Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior 1 pcs.
UA Metallic Details 1:48
MDR4810 2016 New tool
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 40
Unto the Breach

by Gary Radford
Gary Redford takes on an unusual subject in the form of Rye Field Model’s mine-clearing M1 Assault Breacher
RM-5011
M1 Assault Breacher Vehicle (ABV) M1150 with Mine Plow
Rye Field Model (RFM) 1:35
RM-5011 2016 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 48
Big-Gun Destroyer

by Chris Clifford
Editor at Large Chris Clifford completes a test-shot of Airfix’s latest surprise release… a 1/72 Messerschmitt Me 410 with optional armament
A04066
Messerschmitt Me 410A-1/U2 & U4
Airfix 1:72
A04066 2023 New tool
 

Photo Gallery | Page 59
ScaleModel World 2023

 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 78
Republic`s First

by Jose Pires
Jose Pires builds the initial version of Republic`s supercharged heavy-hitters in the shape of Dora Wings`P-43 Lancer, using just acrylic paint products
DW48029
Republic P-43 Lancer
UA Dora Wings 1:48
DW48029 2020 New tool
 

Reference | Page 86
Predecessor Pursuit

by Malcolm V Lowe
The direct forerunner of the iconic P-47 Thunderbolt was the Republic P-43 Lancer - an important fighter in its own right. Malcolm V Lowe tells the story of this early World War Two airplane
 

Photo Gallery | Page 92
Out And About

by Stu Fone
Wings And Things 2023
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 94
Desert Wind

by Chris Clifford
Editor at Large Chris Clifford satisfies a long-held ambition by completing Italeri`s 1/72 new-tool AMX Ghibli
1460
AMX Ghibli
Italeri 1:72
1460 2023 New tool
 

Review | Page 102
On the Shelf


Books
 

Review | Page 104
On the Shelf


Aircraft kits
 

Review | Page 108
On the Shelf


Military Kits
 

Review | Page 110
On the Shelf


Auto Kits
 

Review | Page 112
On the Shelf


Figures
 

Review, 1:200  | Page 114
On the Shelf


Splendid large-scale Avenir from Heller
80625
Avenir
Heller 1:200
80625 2022 New decals
 

Review | Page 116
On the Shelf


Decal Sheets
 

Review | Page 118
On the Shelf


Accessories
 

Review, 1:48  | Page 120
On the Shelf


New 1/48 bombs and rockets set from AFV Club
AR48107
Air-to-Ground Weaponry Set [A] US Aircraft Bomb Weapon Set
AFV Club 1:48
AR48107 Multi-topic (5)
 

Review | Page 122
On the Shelf

 

Photo Gallery | Page 130
Display Case


If there`s one aspect of the hobby that`s universal, it`s a modeller`s satisfaction when a project has been completed, whether it`s a fun build, a labour of love, elevating an old kit in terms of detail, or just a personal favorite in terms of the subject
 

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