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Airfix Model World 72

Airfix Model World

Issue

Magazine:
Airfix Model World
Number:
72 | November 2016
Language:
English

Table of contents

Editorial | Page 3
Welcome to Issue 72

by Chris Clifford
 

News | Page 6
New Bulletin


Latest Updates
 

News | Page 10
Show Scene


At-a-glance model and airshow calendar
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 12
Old-School Echo

by Jose Pires
Jose Pores adds a stunning metal finish to Kinetic's quarter-scale Mirage IIIE
K48050
Dassault Mirage IIIE Mirage IIIE/O/R/RD/EE/EA
Kinetic 1:48
K48050 2014 New tool
 

Reference | Page 20
Electronuc Wizard

by Malcolm V Lowe
The Mirage IIIE was a significant member of the famous line of delta-winged warplanes built by Assault. Malcolm V Lowe charts the course of this powerful and successful aircraft
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 26
Teacher's Jet

by Mike Grant
Mike Grant gives the new Airfix Jet Provost a thorough exam
A02103
Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.3
Airfix 1:72
A02103 2016 New tool
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 34
Fleet Defender

by Andy Davies
After releasing its superb F4F-4 Wildcat last year, Airfix has re-worked its molds to provide a Fleet Air Arm Martlet Km.IV. Andy Davies adds extra detail to an exclusive test-shot
A02074
Grumman Martlet Mk.IV
Airfix 1:72
A02074 2016 New parts
 

News | Page 42
Out and About

by Stu Fone
IPMS USA Nationals 2016
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 44
Packing a Punch

by Johan Augustsson
Johan Augustsson adds extra detail to Academy's new M4A3 Sherman w/T34 'Calliope' and places it in a late-war setting
13294
M4A3 Sherman W/ T34 "Calliope"
Academy 1:35
13294 2015 New parts
 

Reference | Page 52
In Focus

by Malcolm V Lowe
Sherman Calliope
 

Build Report, 1:24  | Page 56
African Datsun

by Ian Grainger
Ian Grainger gets a real ' on-safari' vibe as he tackles Hasegawa's re-released 1/24 Datsun Fairlady 240Z
21268
Datsun Fairlady 240Z 1971 Safari Rally Winner
Hasegawa 1:24
21268 (HR-8) 2005 New parts
 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 64
Wittering Mud-Mover

by Chris Jones
Chris Jones uses after-market parts and home-spun ingenuity to improve the 1/48 Italeri/Academy Hunter
2708
Hunter F. Mk.6/9
Italeri 1:48
2708 2012 New decals
 

Review | Page 74
On The Shelf


Books
 

Review | Page 78
On The Shelf


Aircraft Kits
TM104
Airspeed Oxford Mk.1
Tasman Model Products 1:72
TM104 1994 New tool
323
Bristol 175 Britannia Monarch Airlines
UA Roden 1:144
323 2015 New decals
SH48120
Bücker Bü 181 Bestman
Special Hobby 1:48
SH48120 2016 New tool
2757
AD-4W Skyraider
Italeri 1:48
2757 2016 New parts
AE-1
He 219 A-7 (A-2/5/7) Uhu
Platz 1:72
AE-1 2016 New parts
02140
UP-3D Orion `91st Squadron´ Limited Edition
Hasegawa 1:72
02140 2015 New parts
02141
Mitsubishi F-2B `J.A.S.D.F. 60th Anniversary´ Limited Edition
Hasegawa 1:72
02141 2013 New decals
72024
Myasishchev M-17 "Stratosphera"
UA ModelSvit 1:72
72024 2016 New tool
KH32014
T-28B/D Trojan
Kitty Hawk 1:32
KH32014 2016 New tool
1135
Draken Limited Edition
Eduard 1:48
1135 2016 New parts
SH72333
Vautour IIN "Cyrano Radar"
Special Hobby 1:72
SH72333 2016 New parts
 

Review | Page 82
On The Shelf


Military Kits
6012
JS-2 Stalin II
Dragon 1:35
6012 1993 New tool
CB35196
Morserzugmittel 35(t)
Bronco 1:35
CB35196 2015 New parts
6534
Pz. Kpfw. V Panther Ausf. G late
Italeri 1:35
6534 2016 New parts
35363
WWII German Heavy Tank
Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf. B Königstiger with Henschel Turret (late production)
UA ICM 1:35
35363 2016 New tool
35348
Russian Self-Propelled Gun
SU-76M
Tamiya 1:35
35348 2016 New tool
05548
Russian
Obj.199 Ramka BMPT RAE-2013/2015 2 in 1
Trumpeter 1:35
05548 2016 New parts
PH-35018
PLA
ZTZ-99A MBT
Panda Hobby 1:35
PH-35018 2016 New tool
 

Review | Page 84
On The Shelf


Maritime Kits
508
Admiral Scheer
Italeri 1:720
508 1984 New parts
502
Admiral Graf Spee
Italeri 1:720
502 1980 New box
 

Review | Page 86
On The Shelf


Auto Kits
20010
Lotus 88B 1981
Ebbro 1:20
20010 2016 New decals
20015
McLaren MP4/30 Japan GP 2015
Ebbro 1:20
20015 2016 New parts
3915
Classic Western Star 4964
Italeri 1:24
3915 2016 New decals
 

Review | Page 88
On The Shelf


Figures
F72306
Two Fouga Magister Pilots and a Mechanic
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:72
F72306
760
Scuba Diver
Royal Model 1:35
760 2016 New tool
S-3146
Refugee Woman
Stalingrad 1:35
S-3146 2016 New tool
35566
Finnish
Riflemen (Winter 1940)
UA ICM 1:35
35566 2016 New tool
AL4063
Crew Bf-110
PlusModel 1:48
AL4063
 

Review | Page 90
On The Shelf


Decal Sheets
AOD48021
Dallachy Strike Wing Beaufighters
Aviaeology 1:48
AOD48021 2017 New tool
72021
Bristol Beaufighter Of Australian pilots in RAAF and RAF
DK Decals 1:72
72021 2015 New tool
D48005
Gloster Gladiator (J8, J8A) in Swedish service Vol. I
SBS Model 1:48
D48005 2016 New tool
X72249
Junkers Ju 87B-1 'Stuka'
Xtradecal 1:72
X72249
FL48005
IYAOYAS
USMC, USN Ordnance Data Sheet Part 1 500lb bombs: Mk-82, BLU-111, GBU-12, GBU-38, AGM-65E/F, AA/AAQ-28 LITENING II
Flying Leathernecks 1:48
FL48005 2008 New tool Multi-topic (1!!)
BC48231
Bf 109G-6 and G-14 Part 1
Barracuda Studios 1:48
BC48231 2016 New tool
X48149
Fighters over North Africa and the Mediterranean Pt.1
Xtradecal 1:48
X48149 Multi-topic (4)
 

Review | Page 94
On The Shelf


Accessories
49753
Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.I - PE Interior for Airfix
Eduard 1:48
49753 2016
72628
Beaufighter TF Mk.10 Landing Flaps Airfix
Eduard 1:72
72628 2016 New tool
7338
Blenheim Mk.I Bomb Bay Set Airfix
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:72
7338
Q72250
Mirage F.1
Cyrano IV Radar w/ Uncovered Scanner Dish for Special Hobby
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:72
Q72250 2016 New tool
32841
Mosquito Mk.IV seatbelts HK Models
Eduard 1:32
32841 2015 New tool
M72-36
Heinkel He-219 Detail Set
Platz 1:72
M72-36 2016
648258
P-38 wheels for Academy kit
Eduard 1:48
648258 2016 New tool
HLH72046
M60 A3 (Revell kit) PE Set
Hauler 1:72
HLH72046
648254
F-4J exhaust nozzles Academy
Eduard 1:48
648254 2016 New tool
648256
Bf 108 wooden propeller Eduard
Eduard 1:48
648256 2016 New tool
BR32224
Bf 109G-2 Thru G-10 Seat with Belts
Barracuda Studios 1:32
BR32224 2016 New tool
462
Rivets 1,0mm 250 pcs
PlusModel
462
BRL72096
U.S. Navy Tow bar
Brengun 1:72
BRL72096
MS72-1
He 219 Canopy Masks
Platz 1:72
MS72-1 2016 New tool
 

News | Page 97
On The Shelf


Recently Released
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 98
Plastic Surgery


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