Airfix Model World 76

Issue

Magazine:	Airfix Model World
Number:	76 \| March 2017
Language:	English

Editorial | Page 3
Welcome to Issue 76

by Chris Clifford

News | Page 6
News Bulletin

Latest Updates

News | Page 12
Show Scene

At-a-glance model and airshow calendar

Build Report, 1:48 | Page 16
Northrop's Notional Adversary

by Wayne Dippold
Wayne Dippold sees the sun rise on Freedom Model Kits' F-20B/N 'what-if' fighter

1:48 F-20B/N Tigershark (Freedom Model Kits 18003)

F-20B/N Tigershark
Freedom Model Kits 1:48
18003 2015 | Changed parts

News | Page 24
Out and About

by Glenn Sands
Middle Wallop Show

Build Report, 1:48 | Page 26
Pocket-Sized Scout

by Toni Canfora
Toni Canfora sings the praises of 1/48 armour with Tamiya's sweet little Humber Mk.IV

1:48 7ton Armored Car Mk.IV (Tamiya 32587)

British

7ton Armored Car Mk.IV
Tamiya 1:48
32587 2016 | New tool

Build Report, 1:48 | Page 34
Korean War Hero

by José Pires
José Pires heads down MiG Alley with Eduard's Ultimate Sabre Package

Ultimate Sabre
Eduard 1:48
1163 2015 | Changed parts

Reference | Page 42
ACE-Making Blade

by Warren Thompson
Warren Thompson recounts the Korean War successes of the legendary F-86

Build Report, 1:72 | Page 48
North African Invader

by Jen Wright
Jen Wright delved into her bag of tricks to detail Airfix's re-released Swordfish

1:72 Fairey Swordfish Mk.I (Airfix A04053A)

Fairey Swordfish Mk.I
Airfix 1:72
A04053A 2017 | Changed decals

1:72 Antisubmarine Bomb 250lb Mk. VII (CMK 7352)

Antisubmarine Bomb 250lb Mk. VII (Great Britain, WWII) (4pcs)
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:72
7352 2016 | New tool

Swordfish S. A. for Airfix
Eduard 1:72
73432 2012 | New tool

Build Report, 1:24 | Page 56
Hannover Hot Hatch

by Ian Grainger
Rallying's all-conquering VW Polo R WRC is put through its paces with Ian Grainger's build of Belkit's comprehensive 1/24 scale kit

VW Polo R WRC
Belkits 1:24
BEL-005 2015 | New tool

1:24 Carbon Fiber Plain Weave Pattern Black/Pewter (Scale Motorsport 1424)

Carbon Fiber Plain Weave Pattern Black/Pewter
Scale Motorsport 1:24
1424 2005 | New tool

Carbon Fiber medium size
Pit Wall
24C-001

Reference | Page 64
Photo Focus

VW Polo R WRC

Build Report, 1:72 | Page 68
Tiny Dancer

by Mike Grant
Mike Grant proves that great things come in small packages, with Brengun's 1/72 Zlin Z-50

1:72 Zlin Z-50 LS "Golden Age" (Brengun BRP72018)

Zlin Z-50 LS "Golden Age"
Brengun 1:72
BRP72018 2015 | New tool

1:72 Zlin Z-50 Vacu canopy (Brengun BRL72101)

Zlin Z-50 Vacu canopy
Brengun 1:72
BRL72101 2015 | New tool

1:72 Zlin Z-50 paint mask (Brengun BRL72098)

Zlin Z-50 paint mask
Brengun 1:72
BRL72098 2015 | New tool

Review | Page 76
On The Shelf

Books

Review | Page 78
On the Shelf

Aircraft Kits

1:144 Arado Ar 96B (Mark I Models MKM14459)

Arado Ar 96B 'Ubiquitous Trainer' (2 in 1)
Mark I Models 1:144
MKM14459 2016 | New tool

1:144 Boeing 747-400 Ed Force One (Revell 04950)

Boeing 747-400 Ed Force One
Revell 1:144
04950 (80-4950) 2016 | Changed decals

1:72 B-52G Stratofortress (Italeri 1378)

B-52G Stratofortress Gulf War 25th Anniversary
Italeri 1:72
1378 2016 | Changed decals

1:48 Zlin Z-181/C-6 (Special Hobby SH48187)

Zlin Z-181/C-6
Special Hobby 1:48
SH48187 2016 | Changed decals

1:48 British Phantom FG Mk.1 `Treble One´ (Hasegawa 07441)

British Phantom FG Mk.1 `Treble One´
Hasegawa 1:48
07441 2016 | Changed decals

1:48 Mitsubishi A5M2b "Claude" (FineMolds FB-20)

IJN Type 96 Carrier-based Fighter II

Mitsubishi A5M2b "Claude"
FineMolds 1:48
FB-20 2016 | New tool

1:24 Spad S.XIII (Merit International 62401)

Spad S.XIII
Merit International 1:24
62401 2016 | New tool

1:48 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vc (Revell 03940)

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vc
Revell 1:48
03940 (80-3940) 2016 | Changed decals

Wellington Mk IC
Italeri 1:72
1383 2016 | Changed decals

Yak-3
Eduard 1:48
8457 2016 | Changed decals

Review | Page 82
On The Shelf

Military Kits

1:72 A-222 130mm Coastal Defense Gun "Bereg" (Modelcollect UA72051)

Russian

A-222 130mm Coastal Defense Gun "Bereg"
Modelcollect 1:72
UA72051 2016 | Changed parts

French Army 1987-Present

VBL Milan Milan Anti-Tank Missile Launcher
Tiger Model 1:35
4618 2016 | Changed parts

KTO Rosomak with OSS-M turret
IBG Models 1:35
35034 2016 | Changed parts

1:72 British Armoured Car Pattern 1920 Mk.II (Roden 734)

British Armoured Car Pattern 1920 Mk.II (modified with sand tyres)
Roden 1:72
734 2016 | Changed parts

German SPAAG

Flakpanzer T-34 T-34/76 Model 1943 chassis
Dragon 1:35
6599 2016 | Changed parts

Iraqi Medium Tank

Type 69-II 2 in 1 (69-II or 69-IIC)
Takom 1:35
2054 2016 | Changed parts

Review | Page 84
On The Shelf

Auto Kits

1:24 Jaguar XJR-8 Sprint Type (Hasegawa 20281)

Limited Edition

Jaguar XJR-8 Sprint Type Silkcut
Hasegawa 1:24
20281 2016 | Changed box

McLaren 570S
Revell 1:24
07051 (80-7051) 2016 | New tool

Mercedes AMG GT
Revell 1:24
07028 (80-7028) 2016 | New tool

1:24 Toyota 88C - DENSO (Hasegawa 51521)

Toyota 88C - DENSO 1989 Le Mans
Hasegawa 1:24
51521 (SP21) 1989 | Changed decals

Review | Page 86
On The Shelf

Maritime Kits

HMS

Victory
Revell 1:450
05819 2016 | New tool

Scharnhorst
Revell 1:570
5037 (80-5037) 1984 | Changed box

1:350 IJN Escort Type Hei (Early Type) (Pit-Road WB03)

IJN Escort Type Hei (Early Type)
Pit-Road 1:350
WB03 2008 | New tool

1:144 Fast Attack Craft Albatros Class 143 (Revell 05148)

Fast Attack Craft Albatros Class 143
Revell 1:144
05148 (80-5148) 2016 | Changed decals

Review | Page 88
On The Shelf

Figurines

1:16 French Republican Guard Officer (ICM 16004)

French Republican Guard Officer
ICM 1:16
16004 2016 | New tool

F-16 Pilot
PJ Production 1:32
321120

Italian

Carabinier World's Guard
ICM 1:16
16003 2016 | New tool

1:35 Polish Army In Afghanistan Rosomak Commander (ToRo Model 35F86)

Polish Army In Afghanistan Rosomak Commander
ToRo Model 1:35
35F86

U.S.

Soldiers at Rest
MiniArt 1:35
35200 2016 | New tool

Review | Page 90
On The Shelf

Decal Sheets

P-36C
LPS Hobby 1:72
LPM-72-25 2016 | New tool

1:48 Messerschmitt Bf 109 Crosses and Stencils (HGW Models 248029)

Messerschmitt Bf 109 Crosses and Stencils
HGW Models 1:48
248029

1:48 F-86E F-86F Sabre Stencils (HGW Models 248027)

F-86E F-86F Sabre Stencils
HGW Models 1:48
248027

1:48 Tornado Special Schemes (Xtradecal X48171)

Tornado Special Schemes
Xtradecal 1:48
X48171

1:48 USMC CH-53D/E Super Stallions (Flying Leathernecks FL48002)

USMC CH-53D/E Super Stallions
Flying Leathernecks 1:48
FL48002 2015 | New tool

1:72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX Collection (Xtradecal X72263)

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX Collection
Xtradecal 1:72
X72263

Review | Page 94
On The Shelf

Accessories

Road Barrier Schlagbaum
PlusModel 1:35
EL066

B-17G landing flaps for Airfix
Eduard 1:72
72629 2016 | New tool

P-40B landing flaps for Airfix
Eduard 1:48
48895 2016 | New tool

1:72 Wright R-3350 Turbo Compound Engine (PlusModel AL7015)

Wright R-3350 Turbo Compound Engine
PlusModel 1:72
AL7015 2016 | New tool

1:48 Gloster Gladiator Wheel Set (spoked) (SBS Model 48048)

Gloster Gladiator Wheel Set (spoked) Merit
SBS Model 1:48
48048 2016 | New tool

Grunau Baby IIb for AZ Model
Brengun 1:72
BRL72094

1:48 P-38J turbochargers & air intakes (Eduard 648283)

P-38J turbochargers & air intakes for Academy kit
Eduard 1:48
648283 2016 | New tool

Mk.82 Bomb (2 pcs)
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:32
5112

1:48 McDonnell Douglas F-4K/M FOD Intake covers (Quick Model Detail 48001)

McDonnell Douglas F-4K/M FOD Intake covers
Quick Model Detail 1:48
48001 2016 | New tool

UB-16 rocket pods
Eduard 1:72
672102 2016 | New tool

Tips & Tricks | Page 98
Plastic Surgery

Ask The Experts

Airfix Model World 76

Issue

Table of contents

Editorial | Page 3
Welcome to Issue 76

News | Page 6
News Bulletin

News | Page 12
Show Scene

Build Report, 1:48 | Page 16
Northrop's Notional Adversary

News | Page 24
Out and About

Build Report, 1:48 | Page 26
Pocket-Sized Scout

Build Report, 1:48 | Page 34
Korean War Hero

Reference | Page 42
ACE-Making Blade

Build Report, 1:72 | Page 48
North African Invader

Build Report, 1:24 | Page 56
Hannover Hot Hatch

Reference | Page 64
Photo Focus

Build Report, 1:72 | Page 68
Tiny Dancer

Review | Page 76
On The Shelf

Review | Page 78
On the Shelf

Review | Page 82
On The Shelf

Review | Page 84
On The Shelf

Review | Page 86
On The Shelf

Review | Page 88
On The Shelf

Review | Page 90
On The Shelf

Review | Page 94
On The Shelf

Tips & Tricks | Page 98
Plastic Surgery

Stash

Airfix Model World 76

Issue

Table of contents

Editorial | Page 3Welcome to Issue 76

News | Page 6News Bulletin

News | Page 12Show Scene

Build Report, 1:48 | Page 16Northrop's Notional Adversary

News | Page 24Out and About

Build Report, 1:48 | Page 26Pocket-Sized Scout

Build Report, 1:48 | Page 34Korean War Hero

Reference | Page 42ACE-Making Blade

Build Report, 1:72 | Page 48North African Invader

Build Report, 1:24 | Page 56Hannover Hot Hatch

Reference | Page 64Photo Focus

Build Report, 1:72 | Page 68Tiny Dancer

Review | Page 76On The Shelf

Review | Page 78On the Shelf

Review | Page 82On The Shelf

Review | Page 84On The Shelf

Review | Page 86On The Shelf

Review | Page 88On The Shelf

Review | Page 90On The Shelf

Review | Page 94On The Shelf

Tips & Tricks | Page 98Plastic Surgery

Stash

Editorial | Page 3
Welcome to Issue 76

News | Page 6
News Bulletin

News | Page 12
Show Scene

Build Report, 1:48 | Page 16
Northrop's Notional Adversary

News | Page 24
Out and About

Build Report, 1:48 | Page 26
Pocket-Sized Scout

Build Report, 1:48 | Page 34
Korean War Hero

Reference | Page 42
ACE-Making Blade

Build Report, 1:72 | Page 48
North African Invader

Build Report, 1:24 | Page 56
Hannover Hot Hatch

Reference | Page 64
Photo Focus

Build Report, 1:72 | Page 68
Tiny Dancer

Review | Page 76
On The Shelf

Review | Page 78
On the Shelf

Review | Page 82
On The Shelf

Review | Page 84
On The Shelf

Review | Page 86
On The Shelf

Review | Page 88
On The Shelf

Review | Page 90
On The Shelf

Review | Page 94
On The Shelf

Tips & Tricks | Page 98
Plastic Surgery