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Airfix Model World Issue 90

Airfix Model World

Issue

Magazine:
Airfix Model World
Number:
Issue 90 | May 2018
Language:
English

Table of contents

Editorial | Page 3
Welcome to Issue 90

by Chris Clifford
 

News | Page 6
News Bulletin


Latest Updates
 

News | Page 12
Show Scene


At-a-glance model show calendar
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 14
Eagle Owl

by Chris Jones
It's time for glazing galore and more, as Chris Jones tackles ICM's new-tool 'Uhu'
72292
Fw 189A-2 WWII German Reconnaissance Plane
UA ICM 1:72
72292 2016 New decals
SS579
Fw 189A-1 ICM
Eduard 1:72
SS579 2017 New tool
 

Reference | Page 22
In Focus

by Chris Goss
Fw 189 Uhu
 

News | Page 26
Out And About

by Stu Fone
Huddersfield Show
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 28
Shoot And Scoot

by Johan Augustsson
Johan Augustsson places Tamiya's new Archer self-propelled gun in a Dutch setting, during the Battle of the Schelt, autumn 1944
35356
British Self-Propelled Anti-Tank Gun
Archer
Tamiya 1:35
35356 2017 New tool
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 36
Your Airfix

by David Connolly
RAF VC10 C.1
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 38
Whispering Death

by Chris Jones
Chris Jones transforms Airfix's Beaufighter TF.X into an Australian Mk.21, woth High Planes' resin conversion
A04019
Bristol Beaufighter TF.X
Airfix 1:72
A04019 2015 New tool
L072014
DAP Beaufighter Mk.21 RAAF South West Pacific Area
High Planes Models 1:72
L072014 2016 New tool
 

News | Page 46
Out And About

by Stu Fone
Universal Model Show
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 48
Trainer With Teeth

by Chris Jones
Chris Jones throws a bundle of aftermarket items at Airfix's re-released Hawk T.1A
A03085A
BAe Hawk T.Mk.1A
Airfix 1:72
A03085A 2018 New decals
7198
BAe Hawk 100 Series Control Surfaces Set Airfix
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:72
7198
7199
BAe Hawk 100 series Undercarriage Set for Airfix
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:72
7199 2011 New tool
KPE72036
BAe Hawk Mk.51
Eduard 1:72
KPE72036 2012 New tool
AM-72-020
BAe Hawk T.1 - Pitot Tube
Master 1:72
AM-72-020 2011 New tool
RS72-0060
Matra-155 Rocket launcher POD
UA ResKit 1:72
RS72-0060 2017 New tool
X72166
BAe Hawk T.1A 1979-1992
Xtradecal 1:72
X72166 201x New tool
 

Build Report, 1:24  | Page 56
Apollo Scout

by Garry Tobiss
Garry Tobis builds an esoteric but intriguing real space subject, in the form of L'Arsenal's Ranger 8 probe
24 01
Ranger 8
L'Arsenal 1:24
24 01 2017 New tool
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 64
Swinging Big Cat

by José Pires
José Pires builds Planet Model's all-resin XF10F-1 Jaguar... Grumman's first foray into varible geometry wings
PLT249
XF10F-1 Jaguar "Swing Wing"
Planet Models 1:48
PLT249 2012 New tool
 

Review | Page 74
On The Shelf


Books
 

Review | Page 78
On The Shelf


Aircraft Kits
1402
Alenia C-27J Spartan
Italeri 1:72
1402 2017 New decals
MKM14468
de Havilland Vampire FB.5/FB.52 'Commonwealth Service' (2in1 = 2 kits in 1 box)
Mark I Models 1:144
MKM14468 2017 New tool
8184
Fw 190 D-9 ProfiPack edition
Eduard 1:48
8184 2010 New tool
Mini084
Gloster Meteor T.Mk.7
Miniwing 1:144
Mini084 2017 New tool
1405
KA-6D Intruder
Italeri 1:72
1405 2017 New parts
BRP144006
Heinkel He 162-A2 War prize
Brengun 1:144
BRP144006 2017* New decals
2769
JU 87 B-2/R-2 Stuka "Picchiatello"
Italeri 1:48
2769 2017 New parts
SH72342
L-13 Blaník "Czechoslovak Glider"
Special Hobby 1:72
SH72342 (100-SH72342) 2017 New decals
02248
Nakajima Ki43-II Hayabusa & Ki44-II Shoki `Akeno Flying School´ w/TX40 Type Fuel Truck Limited Edition
Hasegawa 1:72
02248 2017 New decals Multi-topic (3)
92211
Nakajima Ki-87 WWII Japanese high-altitude fighter
RS Models 1:72
92211 2017 New tool
03963
Polikarpov I-153 Chaika
Revell 1:72
03963 (80-3963) 2015 New decals
7307
Russian Trainer Aircraft
Yak-130
Zvezda 1:72
7307 2017 New tool
 

Review | Page 82
OnThe Shelf


Military Kits
UA72031
Germany WWII
Rheintochter 1 Movable Missile Launcher with E50 Body
Modelcollect 1:72
UA72031 2016 New parts Multi-topic (2)
6889
Flakpanzer IV (3cm) 'Kugelblitz'
Dragon 1:35
6889 2017 New parts
35166
CMP F15 Water Truck 15cwt 4x2 Cab 11
MIRROR Models 1:35
35166 2017 New parts
2090
CM-11 Brave Tiger M48H
Takom 1:35
2090 2017 New tool
6890
Aufklärungspanzer 38(t) mit 2cm Kw.K.38
Dragon 1:35
6890 2017 New parts
48194
Sd.Kfz.261 WWII German Radio Communication Vehicle
UA ICM 1:48
48194 2017 New parts
35232
Soviet Light Tank
T-60 (Late Series, Screened) - Gorky Automobile Plant Interior Kit
UA MiniArt 1:35
35232 2018 New parts
5042
Jagdpanther German Tank Destroyer
Zvezda 1:72
5042 2017 New tool
 

Review | Page 83
On The Shelf


Maritime Kits
70009
Soviet Navy Project SB-12
Udarnyi River Monitor (1932) w/ 2x KV-2 Tanks
Dodo Models 1:700
70009 2017 New tool
700075
Royal Navy
HMS Upholder class submarine (Royal Canadian Navy HMCS Victoria-class)
OKB Grigorov 1:700
700075 20xx New tool
 

Review | Page 86
On The Shelf


Auto Kits
25010
Citroën H Crepe Mobile Type
Ebbro 1:24
25010 2017 New decals
953
Tom Mongoose McEwen Barracuda Funny Car
Polar Lights 1:25
953 2017 New decals
07179
Porsche 911 Turbo
Revell 1:24
07179 2017 New parts
3931
Volvo FH16 "Viking"
Italeri 1:24
3931 2017 New parts
 

Review | Page 88
On The Shelf


Figures
MB24031
At the edge of the Universe.
Wow, I like it! Strange Company´s adventures. Episode I. The first meeting.
UA Master Box (MB) 1:24
MB24031 2018 New tool
MB24033
At the edge of the Universe.
Don´t even think about... Strange Company´s adventures. Episode I. The first meeting.
UA Master Box (MB) 1:24
MB24033 2018 New tool
721138
RAF Pilot & Mechanic (WWII)
PJ Production 1:72
721138
37032
Bundeswehr Tank Crew
UA MiniArt 1:35
37032 2017 New tool
767
IDF tank crew
Royal Model 1:35
767 201x New tool
35151
U.S.
Horsemen Normandy 1944
UA MiniArt 1:35
35151 2018 New tool
 

Review | Page 90
On The Shelf


Decal Sheets
ACD 72017
The Flying Dolphins Aero L-29 Delfin in the World
Armycast M&M 1:72
ACD 72017 2016 New tool
KW172127
Douglas Dakota DC-3 / C-47
Kits-World 1:72
KW172127 (72127) 2014 New tool
144D007
Embraer 195 PLL LOT Old Livery for Revell
Martola 1:144
144D007
35D49
M2/M3/M5A1/M9A1 Half Tracks in Polish service Vol.2
ToRo Model 1:35
35D49 2018* Multi-topic (2)
48-006
F-15C Emerald Coast Eagles
Bullseye 1:48
48-006 2017 New tool
IAF-100
IAF F-15A/B/C/D Baz
IsraDecal Studio 1:48
IAF-100 2017 New tool
X72293
McDonnell-Douglas FG.1/FGR.2 Phantom Pt 4
Xtradecal 1:72
X72293 2018 New tool
72-034
Mikoyan MiG-29SMT - The Hunchbacked "Fulcrum"
Begemot 1:72
72-034 (72-34) 2018 New tool
71-4229
F-2A J.A.S.D.F. 3rd TFS 60th Anniversary
DXM Decals 1:48
71-4229 (DXM48026) 2017 New tool
 

Review | Page 94
On The Shelf


Accessories
35569
Café Furniture and Crockery
UA MiniArt 1:35
35569 2017 New tool
648363
AN/ALQ-131 (Shallow) ECM Pod
Eduard 1:48
648363 2018 New tool
BRL48086
Caudron CR.714 C-1 for RS Models
Brengun 1:48
BRL48086
Q72296
P-40 Wheels Block Tread for Special Hobby
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:72
Q72296 2018 New tool
481219
LRF 4 Rockets pod with pylons
PJ Production 1:48
481219
72643
Fw 189A-1 landing flaps ICM
Eduard 1:72
72643 2017 New tool
648175
F-104 exhaust nozzle late for Hasegawa & Eduard
Eduard 1:48
648175 2015 New tool
AL7020
Lockheed P2V Neptune - Racks (for Hasegawa)
PlusModel 1:72
AL7020 2017 New tool
648308
Bf 109F undercarriage legs Bronze For Eduard kit
Eduard 1:48
648308 2017 New tool
3816
WWII German
Infantry Weapons Part-2
Dragon 1:35
3816 1995 New tool Multi-topic (17)
32088
B-25 Cockpit details
Profimodeller 1:32
32088 2012 New tool
AC7231
SLR 1 Side Loocking Radar & CRP 371 rack
L'Arsenal 1:72
AC7231 Multi-topic (1!!)
BB41
RAF SBC with 30 lb Incendiairies
Belcher Bits 1:48
BB41
BR32339
Spitfire Mk IX Cockpit Upgrade Revell
Barracuda Studios 1:32
BR32339 2018
HLH72070
T-72 M1 for Revell
Hauler 1:72
HLH72070
AS32 DAN
Modern Jet Cockpit Labels & Warnings
Airscale 1:32
AS32 DAN 2016 New tool
35699
WWI Turkish Infantry Weapons & Equipment
UA ICM 1:35
35699 2017 New tool Multi-topic (17)
EX547
H-21C Shawnee for Italeri
Eduard 1:48
EX547 2017 New tool
 

Reference | Page 98
Archive Treasures


Hawker Sea Hawk
 

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