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Airfix Model World 71

Airfix Model World

Issue

Magazine:
Airfix Model World
Number:
71 | October 2016
Language:
English

Table of contents

Editorial | Page 3
Welcome to Issue 71

by Chris Clifford
 

News | Page 6
News Bullettin


Latest Updates
 

News | Page 10
Show Scene


At-a-glance model and airshow calendar
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 14
Second To None

by James Vaitkevicius
James Vaitkevicius converts Revell's Tornado IDS to an RAF GR.4A flown by 2 Squadron and decorated for the unit's 100th Anniversary
03987
Panavia Tornado IDS
Revell 1:48
03987 (80-3987) 2014 New tool
 

Reference | Page 22
Flying the Mighty Fin


A serving RAF Tornado pilot describes the plus-points of the RAF's venerable ground-attack maestro.
 

Reference | Page 26
The Tonka in Detail


Get to know the Tornado GR.4 intimately with out exclusive walk-around photos
 

News | Page 28
Out and About

by Chris Clifford
Figureworld 2016
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 30
The Long Hard Road

by Bill Curtis
Bill Curtis finds ICM's Panhard AMD-35 to be a splendid little gem
35374
WWII German Armored Vehicle
Panzerspähwagen P 204(f)
UA ICM 1:35
35374 2016 New parts
 

| Page 38
Full Throttle

by Ian Grainger
Ian Grainger finds modelling inspiration aplenty at this year's Goodwood extravaganza
 

News | Page 40
Out and About

by Dave Oliver
Essex Modellers Show
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 42
Civil Suit

by Andy Davies
Andy Davies revels in Airfix's latest variant of the 'flying barn door' with this exclusive test-shot build
A09009
Armstrong Whitworth Whitley GR.Mk.VII
Airfix 1:72
A09009 2016 New parts
 

Build Report | Page 48
Red-Tailed Devil

by Andy Davies
With last year's 1/72 B5N2 being a big success, Airfix's has now turned to the initial production variant. Andy Davies builds this exclusive test shot
A04060
Nakajima B5N1 'Kate'
Airfix 1:72
A04060 2016 New parts
 

News | Page 54
Out and About

by Malcolm V Lowe
Poole Vikings Show 2016
 

Build Report | Page 56
The Protector

by Sonia Maes
Sonia Maes explores the First Afghan War with Hawk Miniatures' splendid 90 mm figure, Lieutenant Souter
 

Build Report, 1:32  | Page 62
Polish Pugilist

by Jen Wright
Jen Wright tackles Silver Wings' latest mixed-media extravaganza... It's not for beginners!
32-018
PZL P.11c
Silver Wings 1:32
32-018 2015 New tool
 

Review | Page 72
On The Shelf


Books
 

Review | Page 76
On The Shelf


Aircraft Kits
03968
Airbus A320 Etihad Airways
Revell 1:144
03968 (80-3968) 2016 New decals
8094
Airco DH-2 ProfiPack
Eduard 1:48
8094 2011 New parts
SH72074
Avro Anson Mk.I Late Version in RAF Service
Special Hobby 1:72
SH72074 2016 New box
1381
Gulf war 25th Anniversary
Mirage 2000C
Italeri 1:72
1381 2016 New decals
04927
UH-72 A Lakota personnel & material transport version
Revell 1:32
04927 (80-4927) 2016 New parts
02162
TBF/TBM Avenger & F6F Hellcat 'The Battle of Leyte'
Hasegawa 1:72
02162 2015 New decals Multi-topic (2)
07409
Henschel Hs129B1/2 & Junkers Ju87-G2 `Tank Busters´ Limited Edition | 2 Kits
Hasegawa 1:48
07409 2015 Model set Multi-topic (2)
48019
Jet Provost T.4
Fly 1:48
48019 2014 Changed ???
BRP72017
Letov Š-16 Bomber/recconnaissance plane
Brengun 1:72
BRP72017 2015 New parts
1377
MiG-29A "Fulcrum"
Italeri 1:72
1377 2016 New decals
72020
Su-20 (Cy-20)
UA ModelSvit 1:72
72020 2016 New parts
84139
Spitfire Mk.VIII Weekend Edition
Eduard 1:48
84139 2015 New parts
 

Review | Page 80
On The Shelf


Military Kits
35001
Soviet
Six-Wheel Army Truck (KamAZ-4310)
UA ICM 1:35
35001 2016 New tool
13298
U.S. Army
M1A2 SEP TUSK II
Academy 1:35
13298 2016 New tool
RM-5004
U.S. Main Battle Tank
M1A2 SEP Abrams TUSK I / TUSK II / M1A1 TUSK 3 in 1
Rye Field Model (RFM) 1:35
RM-5004 2016 New tool
3559
M48A1
Dragon 1:35
3559 2016 New parts
726089
light tank
Stuart Mk.VI M5A1 (late) 1st Polish Armoured Division, Chambois Normandy August 1944
Mirage Hobby 1:72
726089 2015 New parts
03251
Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. L
Revell 1:72
03251 (80-3251) 2016 New decals
37002
Soviet Medium Tank
T-44M with Interior
UA MiniArt 1:35
37002 2016 New parts
6364
DAK Kübelwagen w/Officers Typ 82
Dragon 1:35
6364 2006 New parts
 

Review | Page 82
On The Shelf


Maritime Kits
05141
German Destroyer
Type 1936
Revell 1:350
05141 (80-5141) 2016 New box
507
Lützow
Italeri 1:720
507 2016 New box
700 17
HMS Jamaica 1942
L'Arsenal 1:700
700 17
9059
R.M.S.
Titanic
Zvezda 1:700
9059 2016 New tool
 

Review | Page 84
On The Shelf


Sci-Fi Kits
06750
Poe's X-Wing Fighter The Force awakens
Revell 1:78
06750 2015 New tool
63602
Model-Set
Darth Vaders TIE Fighter Star Wars
Revell 1:121
63602 2015 Model set
0203219
First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter
Bandai 1:72
0203219 (2291100) 2016 New parts
 

Review | Page 86
On The Shelf


Auto Kits
24176
Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI Martini
Tamiya 1:24
24176 2016 New decals
3684
Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary
Italeri 1:24
3684 2016 Changed ???
20011
Lotus 88 (1981)
Ebbro 1:20
20011 2016 New tool
3912
Magirus-Deutz 360M19 Canvas
Italeri 1:24
3912 2016 New parts
 

Review | Page 88
On The Shelf


Figures
MB35172
Volkssturm, Germany, 1944-1945
UA Master Box (MB) 1:35
MB35172 2016 New tool
721134
Ground Crew
PJ Production 1:72
721134
35565
Moroccan
Goumier Rifles (1943)
UA ICM 1:35
35565 2015 New tool
6187
Soviet Air Force Ground Crew WWII
Zvezda 1:72
6187 2015 New tool
WB6
Kelley's Heroes
U.S. tank riders "... you could probably use some armor"
Oniria miniatures 1:48
WB6 2017 New tool
 

Review | Page 90
On The Shelf


Decal Sheets
48-054
Growler Anthology Part II
Furball Aero-Design 1:48
48-054 2016 New tool
72-087
Mirage 2000C n°113 12-YO "Tigermeet 2005" EC 1/12 "Cambresis"
Syhart (Syh@rt) 1:72
72-087 2016 New parts
X72233
RAF Update 2014-2015-2016 Pt. 2
Xtradecal 1:72
X72233 2016 New tool Multi-topic (4)
D72008
Gloster Gladiator Mk.II in Finnish service
SBS Model 1:72
D72008 2016 New tool
AOD48008
143 Wing (RCAF) Typhoons 438, 439 & 440 Sqns - 1944 thru to Bodenplatte
Aviaeology 1:48
AOD48008
35-C1003
Slovenija #1. TO, 1991 Ten-Day-War
Star Decals 1:35
35-C1003
72054
Belgian Brigade Piron 1944/45
Black Lion Decals 1:72
72054 2015 New tool
48D019
Mistel Collection
AIMS 1:48
48D019 2016 New tool
35-C1010
Lebanese Tanks & AFVs #3
Volkswagen T3 Red Cross ambulance and Lebanese Army transporter
Star Decals 1:35
35-C1010 2016 New tool
 

Review | Page 94
On Th Shelf


Accessories
HLU35087
Street Lamps 2pcs
Hauler 1:35
HLU35087
7339
Blenheim Mk.I Interior set Airfix
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:72
7339 2016 New tool
72622
Blenheim Mk.IF landing flaps for Airfix
Eduard 1:72
72622 2016 New tool
Q72252
Mirage F.1 - Afterburner Unit and Engine Nozzle
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:72
Q72252 2016 New tool
32211
Do 335 interior for HK Models
Profimodeller 1:32
32211 2015 New tool
713
Drink Cans (16 Pcs.)
Royal Model 1:35
713 2013 New tool
BRL72104
Ski Undercarriage for Letov S-328 Special Hobby
Brengun 1:72
BRL72104 2016 New tool
481215
MATRA AS 37 MARTEL with pylon
PJ Production 1:48
481215 2016 New tool
4340
Matra Type 155 SNEB Rocket Launcher Pod (2 pcs)
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:48
4340
672089
F-4 Armament
Eduard 1:72
672089 2015 New tool
BR32168
Bf 109G Underwing Cannon Gunboats
Barracuda Studios 1:32
BR32168 2016 New tool
72038
Messerschmitt Bf-109E exhaust for Airfix
SBS Model 1:72
72038 2015 New tool
73555
MiG-29 Izdelye 9-13 for Zvezda 7278
Eduard 1:72
73555 2016 New tool
73548
Su-33 for Trumpeter
Eduard 1:72
73548 2016 New tool
48889
Yak-38 - PE Exterior Detail for HobbyBoss 80362
Eduard 1:48
48889 2016 New tool
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 98
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