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Airfix Model World Issue 94

Airfix Model World

Issue

Magazine:
Airfix Model World
Number:
Issue 94 | September 2018
Language:
English

Table of contents

Editorial | Page 3
Welcome to Issue 94

by Chris Clifford
 

News | Page 6
News Bulletin


Latest News
 

News | Page 12
Show Scene


At-a-glance Model Show Calendar
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 14
Rugged Raider

by Chris Jones
Chris Jones rates Revell's brand-new 1/48 scale Beaufighter Mk.X very highly, after building this test-shot
03943
Bristol Beaufighter TF.X
Revell 1:48
03943 2018 New tool
 

Build Report, 1:20  | Page 24
Silver Machine

by Gary Tobiss
Garry Tobis tackles his first car build for AMW with the superb multi-media W125 from new entrant Southern Cross Miniatures
MC-001
Mercedes-Benz W125 German GP 25th July 1937
Southern Cross Miniatures 1:20
MC-001 2017 New tool
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 32
Immortal Trainer

by Alan Price
Having previously built Airfix's 1/72 Vampire T.11 straight from the box, Alan Price employs the recent re-release to produce a Swedish J 28C bersion, with aftermarket extras
A02058A
De Havilland Vampire T.11/J-28C
Airfix 1:72
A02058A 2018 New decals
7293
Vampire T.11 Detail Airfix
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:72
7293 2014 New tool
7292
Vampire T.11 Control surfaces Airfix
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:72
7292
73480
Vampire T.11 Airfix
Eduard 1:72
73480 2013 New tool
 

Reference | Page 38
In Focus

by Jan Forsgren
Swedish Vampire
 

News | Page 42
Out And About

by Malcolm V Lowe
IPMS Salisbury 2018
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 44
Fire God

by Jan Forsgren
Airfix's 1/72 Vulcan B.2 may be old, but still has plenty of life, as demonstrated here by Jams Forsgren
A50097
Avro Vulcan B Mk.2 - XH558 Vulcan To The Sky
Airfix 1:72
A50097 2010 New decals
PE 7255C
Avro Vulcan Bomb Bay for Airfix
White Ensign Models 1:72
PE 7255C 2012 New tool
FP-72-052
Avro Vulcan B.2 Detail Set for Airfix
Flightpath 1:72
FP-72-052 1991 New tool
Avro Vulcan B/K.2 Olympus 202 tailpipes for Airfix
Freightdog Models 1:72
2012 New box
MST72004
Avro Vulcan Mk.2 Resin Weighted Wheels
MasterCasters 1:72
MST72004
PE 7255B
Avro Vulcan Exterior for Airfix
White Ensign Models 1:72
PE 7255B 2012 New tool
PE 7255A
Avro Vulcan Cockpit and Cabin Interior for Airfix
White Ensign Models 1:72
PE 7255A 2012 New tool
WBA72054
Aircraft Fire Extinguishers
Whirlybits 1:72
WBA72054 2006 New tool
 

Reference | Page 54
In Focus

by Jamie Hunter
NAWDC F-16B
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 56
Five Into Two

by Massimo Santarossa
Revell's 1/48 Ventura Mk.II recieves aftermarket and home-spun detail, coirtesy of Massimo Santarossa
04946
Lockheed Ventura Mk.II
Revell 1:48
04946 (80-4946) 2016 New parts
48902
Ventura Mk.II bomb bay for Revell
Eduard 1:48
48902 2016 New tool
QB 48 586
Lockheed
PV-1 Ventura - Exhaust for Revell
Quickboost 1:48
QB 48 586 2012 New tool
48901
Ventura Mk.II undercarriage for Revell
Eduard 1:48
48901 2016 New tool
48233
PV-1 Ventura Covered Wheels Diamond Tread
Ultracast 1:48
48233
48900
Ventura Mk.II exterior for Revell
Eduard 1:48
48900 2016 New tool
49799
Ventura Mk.II interior for Revell
Eduard 1:48
49799 2016 New tool
49798
Ventura Mk.II seatbelts STEEL for Revell
Eduard 1:48
49798 2016 New tool
AOD48030
Venturas In Canada Pt1 34 OTU & The Early Visitors
Aviaeology 1:48
AOD48030
EX538
Ventura Mk.II for Revell
Eduard 1:48
EX538 2016
 

Reference | Page 66
In Focus

by Terry Higgins & Carl Vincent
Venturas in Canada
 

News | Page 72
Out And About

by Glenn Sands
The Overlord Show
 

Build Report, 1:700  | Page 74
Marine Mountain

by Andy Davies
Hasegawa's ship kits have a reputation for quality. Andy Davies builds its 1/700 IJN Furutaka to find out if it's justified
43165
Japanese Navy Heavy Crusier Furutaka Full Hull Special Limited Edition
Hasegawa 1:700
43165 (CH115) 2015 New parts
 

News | Page 82
Out And About

by Stu Fone/Chris Clifford
MAFVA Nationals 2018
 

Reference | Page 84
In Focus

by David Baker
Manned Orbiting Lab
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 90
Space Detective

by Andy Davies
Fantastic Plastic has a reputation for exotic subjects, so Andy Davies went decidely off-piste with iys 1/48 US Air Force Manned Orbiting Laboratory
Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL) USAF manned spaceflight program (1969)
Fantastic Plastic 1:48
2016 New tool
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 96
Downtown Battler

by Juanjo Dominguez Calvo
Flyhawk's stunning 1/72 M1A2 Abrams recieves scratch-built upgrades to create an urban combat-modified vehicle
FH 3300
M1A2 SEP Main Battle Tank
FlyHawk Model 1:72
FH 3300 2017 New tool
 

Review | Page 106
On The Shelf


Books
 

Review | Page 110
On the Shelf


Aircraft Kits
8113
Albatros D.V ProfiPACK edition
Eduard 1:48
8113 2018 New decals
92223
Bücker Bü-133 C Jungmeister "Foreign service" Spain, Switzerland, Yugoslavia, Lithuania, South Africa
RS Models 1:72
92223 2018 New decals
SH72331
CAC CA-3/5 Wirraway "First Blood over Rabaul"
Special Hobby 1:72
SH72331 2015 New parts
01683
Convair F-106B Delta Dart
Trumpeter 1:72
01683 2017 New parts
72052
Mirage 4000 Limited Edition
UA ModelSvit 1:72
72052 2018 New tool
05810
Fairey Firefly Mk. I
Trumpeter 1:48
05810 2018 New tool
2122
Grünherz (Fw 190A-5, A-8) Dual Combo! - Limited Edition
Eduard 1:72
2122 2018 New decals
AC-23
JASDF
F-15J Eagle J-MSIP Modernized Special Marking Golden Eagles in Komatsu 2017
Platz 1:72
AC-23 2018 New decals
03915
MiG-21SMT
Revell 1:48
03915 2018 New decals
07462
MiG-25RBT Foxbat 'Russian Air Force' Limited Edition
Hasegawa 1:48
07462 2018 New decals
72123
RB-45C Tornado (RAF)
Valom 1:72
72123 2018 New decals
AR14405
Sikorsky SH-3A/D Sea King
AFV Club 1:144
AR14405 2018 New tool
 

Review | Page 114
On The Shelf


Military Kits
MA72002
Germany WWII
E-50 Medium Tank with 88 Gun
Modelcollect 1:72
MA72002 2017 New parts
2083
Bandvagn
BV 206S Articulated Armored Personnel Carrier
Takom 1:35
2083 2018 New tool
32593
German Heavy Tractor SS-100
Tamiya 1:48
32593 2017 New tool
13507
M163 Vulcan Air Defense System SPAAG
Academy 1:35
13507 2018 New parts Multi-topic (2)
35-009
British
Sherman VC Firefly
ASUKA Model 1:35
35-009 2015 New box
280034
Self-Propelled Gun
SU-85 / SU-122
Rubicon Models 1:56
280034 2016 New tool Multi-topic (2)
35369
T-34-85 with Soviet Tank Riders
UA ICM 1:35
35369 2018 New parts
37022
Soviet Medium Tank
T-55A Late Mod. 1965 Interior Kit
UA MiniArt 1:35
37022 2018 New parts
 

Review | Page 116
On The Shelf


Cars And Bikes
955
2006 Ford GT Gulf
Polar Lights 1:25
955 2017 New decals
BEL-009
Opel Manta 400 [WIA 5957] "Saxon" Ypres´84 #1 McRae/Grindrod
Belkits 1:24
BEL-009 2017 New decals
07039
Shelby Series 1
Revell 1:25
07039 2018 New decals
20297
Subaru Impreza WRX 1993 RAC Rally
Hasegawa 1:24
20297 2017* New box
 

Review | Page 118
On The Shelf


Maritime Kits
020385
IJN Destroyer Ushio 1945
Yamashita Hobby 1:700
020385 (NV7) 2018 New parts
05154
German Submarine
Type VII C/41
Revell 1:350
05154 2018 New parts
G47
IJN
Type 96 25mm Triple AA Gun
Pit-Road 1:35
G47 2017 New tool
 

Review | Page 120
On The Shelf


Figures
MB35138
"Raid" Indian Wars Series
UA Master Box (MB) 1:35
MB35138 2019 New tool
37049
USMC
Tank Crew at Rest Military Miniatures Series
UA MiniArt 1:35
37049 2018 New tool
6120
US Infantry WWII
Italeri 1:72
6120 2008 New tool
 

Review | Page 122
On The Shelf


Decals
144D009
Boeing B737-800 1st Airlift Base (Government Transport)
Martola 1:144
144D009 2018 New tool
D48094
Bristol Fighter F2B in Polish Service
ModelMaker 1:48
D48094 2018 New tool
72-093
Mirage IVP n°57 CD "Dissolution EB 2/91 Bretagne" 1964-1996
Syhart (Syh@rt) 1:72
72-093 2008
D48016
Fokker D.XXI (Mercury engine) Finnish Air Force WW II
SBS Model 1:48
D48016 2017
X72299
Handley-Page Victor K.2 Collection
Xtradecal 1:72
X72299 2018 New tool
35-C1046
US 1st Armored Division North Africa '42-43
Star Decals 1:35
35-C1046 2016 Multi-topic (2)
IAF-99
F-4E/RF-4 Kurnass Israel Air Force
IsraDecal Studio 1:32
IAF-99 2017 New tool
X48186
McDonnell-Douglas F-4K Phantom FG.1
Xtradecal 1:48
X48186 2018 New tool
48021
J/A/S 29A/B/C/F Tunnan Part III
Moose Republic Decals 1:48
48021 2017 New tool
48-016
Presentation Spits, Part III
Spitfire Mk.IX
UA Foxbot 1:48
48-016 2016 New tool
 

Review | Page 126
On The Shelf


Accessories
751
Air conditioning units
Royal Model 1:35
751
BRS144032
Ramp/Trailer for Bachem Natter
Brengun 1:144
BRS144032 2017 New tool
35258
German
Grenades & Mines Set WW2 Military Miniatures Series
UA MiniArt 1:35
35258 2018 New tool Multi-topic (3)
35572
Railway Tools & Equipment
UA MiniArt 1:35
35572 2018 New tool
BL23
Trident C4
Belcher Bits 1:72
BL23 201x
648362
AN/ALQ-184 (short) ECM pod
Eduard 1:48
648362 2017 New tool
7388
P-40E Engine Set for Special Hobby
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:72
7388 2018 New tool
FDR72122
EE/BAC Canberra improved tip tanks (for S&M kit)
Freightdog Models 1:72
FDR72122
AL4074
Extinguisher wheeled 150LB
PlusModel 1:48
AL4074
4352
Hawker Hurricane Mk.I - Cockpit Set for Airfix
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:48
4352 2016 New tool
MA-48032
F-15 C/D/E/K P&W Exhaust Nozzle Set (Closed) for Academy/Revell/Great Wall Hobby
KA Models 1:48
MA-48032 2018
672174
Phantom FG.1 - Wheels for Airfix
Eduard 1:72
672174 (672 174) 2018 New tool
648279
Bf 109F cockpit For Eduard
Eduard 1:48
648279 2016 New tool
BRL144134
Me 163B Komet 2pcs - Brengun kit -
Brengun 1:144
BRL144134
32197
Nose detail set for B-25 Gun Ship
Profimodeller 1:32
32197 2014 New tool
48943
Tornado F.3 ADV exterior Revell
Eduard 1:48
48943 2018 New tool
HLH72055
Pz.kpfw.II Ausf.B for S-Model kit
Hauler 1:72
HLH72055 201x
S48049
Early
Tracks for Pz. VI Tiger I
OKB Grigorov 1:48
S48049 2020
BRL72142
Tu-160 for Trumpeter
Brengun 1:72
BRL72142 2018 New box
648387
F-8 Crusader - Wheels for Hasegawa, Eduard
Eduard 1:48
648387 2018 New tool
F48341
Asian Elephant (1 figure)
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:48
F48341 2018* New tool
F72329
Riding Horses / Pferde (2 figures; 1 Saddled)
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:72
F72329 2017 New tool
 

News | Page 129
On The Shelf


Recently Released
 

Reference | Page 130
Archive Treasures


DH 100 Vampire
 

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