Airfix Model World Issue 118

Issue

Magazine:

Airfix Model World

Number:

Issue 118 | September 2020

Language:

English

Table of contents

Build Report, 1:32  | Page 14

Prop Powered Puppy

by Jay Blackmore
What do Hobbits, Gnomes, and puppies all have in common? Jay Blackmore finds out when he builds a 1/32 Soowith Pup from New Zealand-based firm Wingnut Wings

Sopwith Pup "Gnome"

Wingnut Wings 1:32

32055 2019 New parts

 

Build Report, 1:350  | Page 24

To Boldly Go

by Massimo Santarossa
Massimo Santrossa embarks on an out-of-this-world voyage aboard the USS Franklin -replicated in 1/350 scale by Moebius Models

Star Trek Beyond

U.S.S. Franklin (NX-326)

Moebius Models 1:350

975 2018 New tool

Photo Etch

NX-326 U.S.S. Franklin

Greenstrawberry 1:350

06218-1/350 2019 New tool

 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 32

Horikoshi's Hot Rod

by Andy Dabies
Andy Davies enjoys a successful carrier 'launch' with Clear Prop Models' superb late-model 1/72 Mitsubishi A5M2b Claude

Mitsubishi Type 96

A5M2b Claude (late version)

Clear Prop! 1:72

CP72009 2019 New parts

 

Build Report, 1:144  | Page 38

'Frightning' Duo

by Mike Gtant
Mike Grant finds a flash of inspiration building a pair of Platz 1/144 BAC Lightnings

Lightning F.6 "Royal Air Force"

Platz 1:144

FC-6 2017 New decals

 

Build Report, 1:32  | Page 42

Desert Duellist

by Chris Jones
Chris Jones uses ICM's brand-new 1/32 Gloster Gladiator Mk.I to continue a theme of representing the type as flown by Marmaduke 'Pat' Pattle

Gloster Gladiator Mk.I

ICM 1:32

32040 2019 New tool

 

Build Report, 1:144  | Page 50

T'riffic Tiny Tanks

by Mike Verier
Mike Verier finds that Brengun's diminutive Soviet T-62 and BTR-60 offerings in 1/144 scale offer some very specific challenges, but that the results are worth the time and effort

BTR-60

Brengun 1:144

BRS144044

T-62 MBT

Brengun 1:144

BRS144046

 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 54

Mighty Midget

by Dean Large
Dean Large considers the value of aftermarket upgrades for Airfix's impressive 1/48 Folland Gnat T.1

Folland Gnat T.1

Airfix 1:48

A05123A 2020 New decals

Martin Baker Mk.GF4 ejection seat for Folland Gnat T.1 (2 pcs) for Airfix

CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:48

Q48233 2015 New tool

4328 Foland Gnat T.1 Nose Electronics Box Set for Airfix

CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:48

4328 2015 New tool

Folland Gnat T.1 - Interior set Airfix

CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:48

4325 2015 New tool

Folland Gnat T.1 Control surfaces set

CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:48

4327

Folland Gnat T.1 - Instrumet panels for Airfix

CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:48

Q48234 2015 New tool

Folland Gnat T.1 Undercarriage set

CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:48

4326

 

Build Report, 1:144  | Page 76

Pocket Rocket

by Mike Grant
Mike Grant 'makes space' on the workbench for New Ware's 1/144 Mercury Atlas Friendship 7 resin kit

Mercury Atlas Friendship 7 LV

New Ware 1:144

NW046 200x New tool Multi-topic (2)

 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 82

Line of Supply

by John Paulding
John Paulding combines AFV Club's recent 1/35 M54 truck with a Real Modelncomversion set and scrath-built trailer to construct a Vietnam War-era container truck

M54A2 5-ton 6x6 Cargo Truck

AFV Club 1:35

AF35300 2018 New tool

 

Build Report, 1:48  | Page 98

Nordic Diving Hunter

by Mike Wlliams
Special Hobby's re-released 1/48 Skua Mk.II is built by Mike Williams in its 'Norwegian Campaign' guise

Blackburn Skua Mk.II "Norwegian Campaign"

Special Hobby 1:48

SH48046 (8594071080419) 2006 New tool

 

Review | Page 108

On The Shelf

Aircraft Kits

British Aircraft Eagle 2 In L.A.P.E. service

Dekno Models 1:72

CW.720300 2020 New tool

Do 217J-1/2 WWII German Night Fighter

ICM 1:48

48272 2020 New parts

Eurofighter Typhoon "Baron Spirit"

Revell 1:48

03848 2020 New decals

A-10C Thunderbolt II

Revell 1:72

03857 2020 New decals

Heinkel He-111H-3 Romanian AF

ICM 1:48

48266 2020 New parts

MiG-15bis ProfiPACK edition

Eduard 1:72

7059 2012 New parts

MiG-17PF

Směr 1:72

0920 2019 New decals

SO-1221 Djinn

Brengun 1:72

BRS72017 2020 New parts

 

Review | Page 110

On The Shelf

Military Kits

Polish

75mm field gun Schneider wz.1897 (horse drawn) (2 per box)

First to Fight 1:72

PL1939-033 2016 New tool

Model T 1917 LCP with ANZAC Crew

ICM 1:35

35668 2020 Model set

Sd.Kfz.173

Jagdpanther with Winter Crew

Italeri 1:35

6564 2019 New parts Multi-topic (2)

Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer Late Version

Airfix 1:35

A1353 2019 New box

Wehrmacht 3t Trucks (V3000S, KHD S3000, L3000S) Diorama Set

ICM 1:35

DS3507 2020 Model set Multi-topic (3)

German King Tiger Tank Ardennes December, 1944

Forces of Valor 1:72

873002

Scammell Pioneer SV/2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor

IBG Models 1:72

72077 2020 New tool

T-34/76 Modell 1940

Revell 1:76

03294 2020 New box

IDF 1/4 ton 4x4 truck w/MG34 Machine Guns

Dragon 1:35

3609 2018 New parts

ZiL-131 KShM with Soviet Drivers

ICM 1:35

35524 2019 New parts

 

Review | Page 114

On The Shelf

Figures

Wellington Crew Pre-Flight Check for Airfix

CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:72

F72353

WWII Afrika Corps Vintage Classics

Airfix 1:76

A00711V 2019 New box

Siebel Si 204/ Aero C-3 Rigger (Prop Maintenance)

CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:48

F48359 Multi-topic (3)

VVS RKKA Pilots (1939-1942) (3 Figures)

ICM 1:32

32102 2018 New tool

US WASP (1943-1945)

ICM 1:32

32108 2020 New tool

 

Review | Page 116

On The Shelf

Auto Kits

1955 Chevy Indy Pace Car

Revell 1:25

07686 2019 New decals

Gasoline Delivery Model T 1912

ICM 1:24

24019 2019 New tool

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL "Gullwing"

Italeri 1:24

3645 2019 Changed ???

Quick Build

'Flower Power' Volkswagen Beetle

Airfix

J6031 2019 New decals

 

Review | Page 118

On The Shelf

Decal Sheets

Curtiss Hawk 75A (P-36) Finnish Air Force x 2

LPS Hobby 1:72

LPM72-29

Fiat 131 Abarth

Decalcas 1:24

DCL-DEC033 2019 New tool

Fiesler Fi 156 Storch Service in Finland, Sweden & Norway

Moose Republic Decals 1:72

72021 201x New box

176th Fighter Squadron F-16C Vipers

Euro Decals 1:32

ED-32126 2020 New tool

Red Army of China Air Force 1945-46

Blue Rider 1:72

BR-414 2019 Multi-topic (4)

Pakistani Roundels

Bright Spark Decals 1:72

BS.2 201x New tool

Modern Cockpit Instruments

Airscale 1:32

AS32 HAC

M48A3 Patton 69th Armored Regiment in Vietnam

Star Decals 1:35

35-C1076 2017 New tool

VF-33 Tarsiers F-4J Phantom II

Milspec 1:72

72-047

Messerschmitt Me 109G-6 JG/27/6 Pilot Franz Stigler - Yellow 2

Kits-World 1:32

KW132084 2017 New tool

Croatian Air Force

MiG-21bis

Ze-Ro Decals 1:144

044001 201x New tool

North-American P-51 Mustang

Kits-World 1:72

KW172177 2018

 

Review | Page 122

On The Shelf

Accessories

RAF Type D Bomb Trolley

Belcher Bits 1:32

BB-45 2020 New tool

AGM-45 Shrike

Brengun 1:32

BRL32040 (BRL 32040) 2020 New tool

AGM-88 HARM

Eduard 1:72

672054 2015 New tool

AIM-132 ASRAAM

Eduard 1:48

648506 2019 New tool

Antonov An-12 - PE Detail Set for Roden

Brengun 1:72

BRL72151

Beaufighter TF Mk.X cockpit

CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:72

7437 2020 New tool

CBU-97

Eduard 1:48

648275 2017 New tool

Dassault

Mirage III C/J - exhaust nozzles for HobbyBoss

ResKit 1:48

RSU48-0060

A-1 Skyraider - 20mm cannon barrels with flash hiders and Pitot Tube

Master 1:48

AM-48-128 2016 New tool

F-16CJ [Block 50] Fighting Falcon for Tamiya

Eduard 1:72

73672 2019 New tool

Grills and Manholes

Hauler 1:72

HLH72062 2017 New tool

Control Column for Special Hobby/ Pacific Coast kits

CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:32

Q32240 2016 New tool

French WW1 Gauges part 1

Yahu Models 1:32

YML3206 2019 New tool

M-2 Browning guns

Eduard 1:72

672092 2016 New tool

MiG-21PFM upgrade set

Eduard 1:72

72695 2020 New tool

MiG-23BN Flogger - exhaust nozzle Eduard, Trumpeter

Eduard 1:48

648509 2019 New tool

MiG-23BN wheels

Eduard 1:48

648268 2016 New tool

MiG-27 exterior Trumpeter

Eduard 1:48

48904 2016 New tool

Ukraine police shield (4pcs) PE Set

Hauler 1:72

HLH72045

Republic P-47 Thunderbolt

Airscale 1:24

PE24 TBT

P-47M LööK TAMIYA

Eduard 1:48

644026 2019 New tool

WW2 seatbelts SU - La fighters

Yahu Models 1:72

YMS7219 2019 New tool

Su-27/30/33 exhaust nozzle set (Open)

KA Models 1:48

MA-48094 2019 Multi-topic (1!!)

Spitfire Mk.IX legs Bronze Eduard

Eduard 1:72

672134 2016 New tool

Lynx Mk.8 interior for Revell

Eduard 1:32

32949 2019 New tool

TIE Striker – MASK

Greenstrawberry 1:72

AM012-1/72 2019 New tool