Airfix Model World - Issue 140 - July 2022

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ampaign anniversaries along with other military items in Porsche 911 Targa sports car. Fans heavier feel to this month’s issue,
can be difficult to upcoming issues. of Grumman’s mighty Tomcat as we’ve increased the page
navigate, and this is In the present, we’re delighted have been spoilt for choice in count and we’ll be doing all we
particularly true of to bring you a bumper crop of recent years, and Tamiya’s 1/48 can to maximise the value for
the Falklands conflict, which new toolings and kit re-workings F-14A makes a welcome return, money we provide, with exclusive
concluded some 40 years this month, starting with the as does the Kinetic 1/48 Mirage builds and special supplements.
ago, with opinions and views return of Airfix’s lovely 1/48 North III/Nesher, while there’s a 1/72 AMW remains the only modelling
still divided after all this time. American Sabre, this time as a Scammell Pioneer and trailer magazine to offer a baseline of
We’re marking the event with long-winged Norwegian F-86F-40 from Polish firm IBG that’s sure 116 pages, so I hope you enjoy
a series of builds (Airfix’s 1/72 variant. In terms of fresh styrene, to please fans of this month’s extended read.
Sea Harrier FRS.1 started this Arma Hobby’s 1/72 P-51 Mustang military kits.
back in the March issue) that will leads the way, followed You might
offer a broader representation closely by Revell’s 1/24 notice a
of the participants, the first of
these being a 1/700 scale HMS
Glamorgan from Starling Models. Stu Fone, Editor
More naval subjects will follow, [email protected]
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All main coachwork parts are supplied on Runner B, along with a set of
stretchers to equip the rear cargo area
Chassis components are supplied on Runner A, along with the cabin roof and The K2/Y’s fl oor comes as a single item, onto which the rest of the structure is
rear doors – options for folded or lowered access steps are also included added – note the representation of the panelling common to this type
AIRFIX’S FIFTH new-tooling coincides closely with Queen AMWreaders a close-up preview Northwest Europe, 1944
of 2022, a 1/35 Austin K2/Y Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. of this delightful kit (an exclusive • A ustin K2/Y Ambulance, British
Ambulance, has royal connections With its arrival just around the build will feature in our August Army, North Africa, 1940
and it’s apt that its release corner, the time is ripe to give issue). Contents comprise four • A ustin K2/Y Ambulance, British
styrene runners, including one for Army, Alexandria, Egypt, 1942
transparent parts and a separate • A ustin K2/Y Ambulance,
bonnet – as attested by the A1212251, Auxiliary Territorial
accompanying images, the mould Service, England, 1944
quality is superb throughout. A More details on Airfix releases can
fully furnished cab is joined by be found at: www.airfix.com
a splendid replica of the type’s
suspension and transmission, while
the box-bodied cabin is fitted with
benches and stretchers.
There’s a generous offering of
four markings schemes, covering
machines deployed in North Africa,
northwest Europe and the Auxiliary
Territorial Service – this last
choice has the royal connection,
with the vehicle being that driven
and maintained by HRH Princess
Elizabeth during her wartime
service. The choices are:
• A ustin K2/Y Ambulance, 30 Arguably one of the most impressive
items is part D28, which provides
Corps, Motor Ambulance Convoy,
Runner D supplies most of the transmission and suspension, along with the the radiator grille and an integrally
radiator grille, engine sump and fuel tanks Royal Army Service Corps, moulded Austin company logo
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ALL-NEW AVIA ‘MULE’
HAVING PREVIOUSLY
flirted with the subject
of Czechoslovakian-built
Messerschmitt 109s in 1/48,
The Atomizer is a high quality, oil free air
Eduard has released a new 1/72
tooling of Avia’s S-199 ‘Mezek’. compressor designed to give a highly
The form of this Jumo reliable and virtually maintenance free
211-powered derivative is service for many years.
captured accurately, with the
initial Limited Dual Combo (2141)
offering two kits in one box.
Besides the styrene runners,
there are two photo-etched (PE)
metal frets with plain and pre- standard of detail is fabulous Avia version, and there are wing
coloured parts, canopy/wheel – notably so for this scale, gun armament options, including
masks and a generous decal with delicate rivets and super- MG 151/20 gondolas.
collection for 12 S-199s, featuring fine panel lines evident, and This is a stunning package for
a selection of Czech and Israeli the cockpit (with a choice of ’109 fans looking for something
aircraft subjects. moulded, decal or PE dials) is different, or those building
Moulded to Eduard’s exacting superb, with rudder pedals being on the theme of either the
standards, parts are presented moulded in situ on the ‘office’ Czechoslovakian or Israeli Air
on four styrene runners (one floor. Different fuselages allow Forces, and is excellent value at
of which holds the transparent for either the 109G-type ‘Erla’ just £22.49 direct from Eduard
It has the following features :-
parts) for each model. The canopy, or the rearwards-sliding (www.eduard.com).
• Very quiet 1/8 HP motor
MARGATE’S FIGHTER SQUADRON
• 53 dBs noise level
• Auto Stop / Start Switch
Dark Green) and natural metal the other scheme is that of
finishes, respectively. the 41 Squadron machine • Air Pressure Gauge
Having already produced a MB854/EB-Z. Both aircraft • Air Regulator for accurate air pressure
new-tool Spitfire Mk.XIV in wear standard day fighter adjustment with push / pull locking
2019, it was almost inevitable camouflage, but the latter
facility.
Airfix would extend this is also adorned with D-Day
• Moisture Trap with integral release
moulding to produce the similar identification stripes.
Mk.XVIII. The kit (A05140) First issued in 1967, the Fiat valve
employs the parts provided G.50 (A01046V) hasn’t been • High Quality Protective Metal Case
in the recce-capable Mk.XIV in Airfix’s range since the late with carry handle
package, but the fuselage 1990s. It features a simple
• 0.0 to 80 psi
camera ports are covered with parts breakdown and raised
AIRFIX’S RELEASES for May hatches, as this is a pure fighter. panel line detail, plus a single • 20 L/min Flow Rate – can be used with
2022 include very welcome Decals for two colour schemes scheme for a 352ª Squadriglia, all airbrushes including larger trigger
returns for three of its quarter- are provided: 60 Squadron’s 20° Gruppo airframe in North handle type airbrushes.
scale fighter aircraft kits – the TP222/B in Dark Green/Ocean Africa, 1941.
• UK plug as standard
P-51D Mustang, Spitfire Mk.XII Grey over Medium Sea Grey, All three 1/48 kits are priced
and Mk.XVIII – plus a blast with a blue/red spinner and at £28.99, while the Fiat is a • 6 kgs weight
from the past with its Vintage black/yellow nose stripes. The wallet-friendly £6.99 – all are
£150.00 including UK Mainland Delivery
Classics 1/72 Fiat G.50. other machine is HS877 of the available from: www.airfix.com
Extracting much from an Indian Air Force, painted in
existing tooling, the Mustang overall aluminium lacquer with
(A05131A) features optional black wingtips, spinner and
parts and a pair of new liveries fuselage band.
– both are Eighth Air Force Staying with Rolls-Royce
machines fitted with dorsal Griffon-powered Spitfires,
fin fillets, but have different Airfix has also re-released
propellers, canopies and its 2011-tooled 1/48 Mk.XII.
windscreens to tally with the Although this product (A05117A)
selected schemes. These can be considered ‘new-
depict Maj Edward Bonfoy era’ Airfix, it features a more
Giller’s The Millie G and Lt traditional assembly format.
John Carl Casey’s Frisco Decals cater for MB837/7B-V View More Online 01202 511232
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NEW GOTHA GLIDER
ON WHEELS OR FLOATS
ALWAYS ON the lookout for unusual of the white numbers and panels
subjects, ICM has now taken the appears reasonable. Subjects are:
plunge by offering a superb-looking • 8-16/168, Schleppgruppe 4, 1943
1/48 Gotha Go 242B, with the • GMIQ/GMIS, both Germany, 1942
promise of a Go 242A to follow. Also available from ICM is a
The ‘B’ kit (48225) is a busy bespoke paint set (3014) for the
package with nine grey styrene and Gotha (but equally suitable for other
one clear runners, the last of these aircraft), which provides five acrylic
with no distortion. ICM provides full shades intended to match RLM
seating arrangements for each side shades: 1074 Pale Blue, 1034 Dark
of the fuselage, while the type’s Sea Grey, 1003 Deep Yellow, 1070
trademark tubular framework is German Field Grey and 1035 Grey-
nicely replicated, being formed from Green. A bottle of satin varnish is
six well-moulded parts. also provided.
Thoughtfully, ICM offers numbered The kit retails for £49.80, while the
paper templates to aid production paints are £6.60; both are available
of masks for all of the glazing, plus from UK importer Hannants: www.
a full application diagram. The hannants.co.uk. As stated, a Go
firm’s decal sheet also looks good, 242A is also slated to appear and
CZECH MANUFACTURER Plus ‘The Flying Sea Dragons’, USS
providing for two splinter pattern- we can only hope that in time, a Go
Model has made a creditable job of Saratoga (CV-3), February 1930
adorned airframes, and the opacity 244 with engines may be issued...
its first full styrene aircraft kit, in the • BuNo. A7638/1-T-7, VT-1B, USS
shape of a 1/72 Martin T4M in two Lexington (CV-2), 1929
FIREFLY IN FOCUS separate versions. • BuNo. A7641/1-T-10, VT-1B, USS
The firm will delight many biplane Lexington (CV-2), 1929
VALIANT WINGS’ next release will build feature on Trumpeter’s 1/48 fans with its two new T4M boxings, • BuNo. A7647/I-T-16, VT-1B ‘Bomb
cover the Fleet Air Arm’s Fairey Firefly Mk.I. which share exactly the same Riding Torpedo’, USS Lexington
Firefly, and this new Airframe Airframe Album No 18: The Fairey runners, both carrying wheels and (CV-2), 1933
Album volume is expected to be Firefly - A Detailed Guide to the floats, but the difference being Three USN liveries are supplied
at least 128 pages, providing an Fleet Air Arm's Versatile Monoplane the different decals provided in with the float-equipped machine:
in-depth overview of full-size and by Richard A Franks is released in each package. It’s a limited-run • BuNo. A7876/9T16, VT-9S, USS
scale versions of this type. late May 2022, retailing for £19.99. product, so won’t appeal to all and Wright (AV-1), 1930
As modellers have come to Further details can be found at: it’s arguably destined to be tackled • BuNo. A7605/5-T-2, VT-5A, USS
expect from this series, it will www.valiant-wings.co.uk by more experienced modellers/ Jason (AV-2), Pearl Harbor, 1931
offer everything needed for a diehard biplane fans. • BuNo. A7616/5-T-13, VT-5A, Pearl
build project of this naval aircraft, Box AL7038 provides markings Harbor, 1928
regardless of scale. Analysis of for wheeled airframes, while The colour schemes echo the US
the Firefly’s history and variants the floatplane comes via item Navy standard for the period, with
is backed by information gleaned AL7072. Both also have a set of doped aluminium being enlivened
from period diagrams, flight resin components that form the by yellow wings and different-
manuals and even spare parts radial engine, including parts for coloured tail units/fuselage bands
catalogues. The result is a mix of its separate centre core, cylinder (red, blue, green, etc).
full-colour profiles, detailed line casing, manifold and reduction Each kit costs €29.40 direct from:
diagrams and walk-around photos, gear housing. www.plusmodel.cz
complemented by listings of all Four US Navy colour schemes are
available Firefly kits, decals and given with the wheeled version: View More Online
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accessories, and topped off with a • BuNo. A7883/2-T-5, VT-2B
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FINEMOLDS’ CARRIER-BASED PHANTOM
HAVING RELEASED a US
Marines Corps F-4J as part of
its new-tool 1/72 Phantom II
range, FineMolds has recently
reissued this sub-type with new
US Navy markings.
The kit offers the correct
nuances of the F-4J, such as
appropriately shaped inboard
wing pylons (different to USAF
versions, with longer LAU-7
missile rails). Other airframe
subtleties include fairings for
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the AN/APR-32 radar homing • F-4J-40-MC, 157249/206/NH, • F-4J-39-MC, 155891/107/
and warning antennas situated Lt Robert G Hughes NE, VF-21 ‘Freelancers’, USS
under the air intakes and nose and Lt (jg) Adolph J Cruz, Ranger, June 1970
and on the upper-rear portion VF-114 ‘Aardvarks’, USS A feature of this kit’s initial
of the vertical tail. This latest Kittyhawk, May 6 1972 production run is bonus pilot
re-boxing (kit FP43S) includes (MiG-21 shot down) figures, each having two pairs
markings for a trio of US Navy • F-4J-40-MC, 57245/201/NH, of separate arms for different
F-4J airframes, two being Lt Cdr Kenneth W Pettigrew positioning. The individual
Vietnam-era MiG killers. The and Lt(jg) Michael J McCabe, heads have helmets and
decal sheet is superb, offering a VF-114 ‘Aardvarks’, USS oxygen masks in place.
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full complement of stencils and Kittyhawk, May, 6, 1972 It costs £39.99 and is available
wing/fuselage walkways: (MiG-21 shot down) from: fromemodelcentre.com
NEW ‘GA’ AIRCRAFT FROM VFR
but no specific measure is horizontal stabilisers. Two
given. The laser-printed decals propeller spinners, incredibly
are reasonably neat, with a fine control yokes, vac-formed
relatively matt finish, but the canopy and decals for two
carrier film is continuous, so aircraft are provided: 0055221188 GGeerrmmaann RReesseeaarrcchh VVeesssseell MMeetteeoorr,, 11::330000
each decal must be trimmed • PT-MJF, Voe Floripa Escola
closely before soaking and de Aviação Civil, Brazil RREEVVEELLLL AACCCCEESSSSOORRIIEESS
VFR MODELS is leading the application. Two options are: • N4951A, Above and Beyond
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charge for those who enjoy • Meyers 200C, N247M Aviation, Texas, USA
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building General Aviation (GA) Aero Commander 200 Pricing is to be confirmed
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subjects, such as these new • OS7429 ‘You Only Live Twice’, for the Cessna kit, but both it
1/72 Cessna 152 and Meyers emulating the airframe that and the Meyers look superb
200 kits. appears in the James Bond – watch this space for build
Beginning with the latter, film from 1967 features coming soon. Both
the Meyers (VFR7201300) Considering the detail and kits are available from:
is a little stunner, with all of quality of the 3D printing, it’s www.vfrmodels.co.uk
the parts – as is the norm good value at £22.
with 3D printing – provided As for the Cessna 152
on thin posts (best removed (VFR7201500), AMW’s sample
with clippers and a sharp craft is a pre-production boxing with
knife). The modus operandi release planned for June 2022.
of VFR is to provide the The same printing process
cockpit as one component has been used, so all of the
featuring the floor, seats and a posts will need to be removed.
superb instrument panel with However, evident immediately
raised and recessed detail. are the super-fine rivets on the View More Online
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Nose weight is suggested fuselage, cowling piece and
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IDF SHOT KAL AMENDMENT
Incorrect supplier information was provided for the Amusing Hobby 1/35 IDF
Shot Kal Gimel w/Battering Ram kit in last month’s Military Reviews (p.92).
The correct supplier for this kit is Albion Hobbies (www.albionhobbies.com).
We apologise for this error.
hobbycraft.co.uk/brand/revell
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Elstree Model Show
Date: June 12
Hosts: Chris Mitchell and
Colin Levy
Address: The Allum Hall and Manor
House, 2 Allum Lane,
Elstree, Borehamwood,
Hertfordshire WD6 3PJ
Times: 10am-4pm
Prices: Adults £3, OAPS £2,
children £1
Email: chris.mitchell2197@gmail.
com
Web: Elstree Model Show
(Facebook)
June 11 The White Rose Figure 19 Coventry and Warwickshire 25-26 VIII Encontro de Modelismo
World North 2022 IPMS Summer Show em Loures
4 Salisbury Scale Hosts: Richard Wharton, Nic Burden Hosts: Coventry and Warwickshire Hosts: Associação de Modelismo da
Model Show and Colin Chandler IPMS Região de Lisboa/CMLoures
Hosts: IPMS Salisbury Address: Galtres Centre, Address: Midland Air Museum, Coventry Address: Pavilhão do Oriente, Rua
Address: Wyvern St Edmund's Sports Easingwold, York Airport, Baginton, Warwickshire Adão Manuel Ramos Barata,
Hall, Church Road, Laverstock, YO61 3AE CV3 4FR Moscavide, Portugal
Salisbury SP1 1RE Times: 10am-4pm Times: 10am-4pm Times: Sat: 11am-8pm, Sun: 10am-5pm
Times: 09:30am-4:30pm Prices: Adult £5, under 16s free Prices: Adults £7.75, Children £4, Prices: Free
Prices: Adults £5, under 16s free Email: N/A Under 5s Free, OAPs £7.25 Email: [email protected]
Email: modelshow@ipmssalisbury. Web: White Rose Military Modelling Email: enquiries@midlandairmuseum. Web: m odel-loures2022.amrl.pt
co.uk Society (Facebook) co.uk
Web: www.ipmssalisbury.co.uk Web: www.midlandairmuseum.co.uk
26 West Anglia Model Show
12 Barry War Museum Summer Hosts: West Norfolk IPMS Scale
5 The Northern Model Show Model Show 25 Plymouth Model Show Model Club
Hosts: IPMS Tyneside Hosts: Barry War Museum Hosts: Plymouth Model Soldier Address: Littleport Leisure Centre, Camel
Address: Parks Sports Centre, Howdon Address: Barry War Museum, Society and Plymouth Scale Road, Littleport CB6 1EW
Road, North Shields NE29 6TL Tourist Railway, Station Model Association Times: 10am-4pm
Times: 9:30am-4:30pm Approach Road, Barry Address: Plymouth Guildhall, Guildhall Prices: Adults £3, children £1, U5s free
Prices: Adults £4, OAPS £2, CF62 5TH Square, Plymouth PL1 2BJ Email: [email protected]
children free Times: 10am-4pm Times: 10am-4pm Web: W est Norfolk IPMS (Facebook)
Email: [email protected] Prices: Free Prices: Adults £4, children and
Web: IPMS Tyneside (Facebook) Email: email-info@barrywarmuseum. OAPs £2
co.uk Email: [email protected] July
Web: www.barrywarmuseum.co.uk Web: N/A
2 Hailsham and District
11 Shepway Military Modelling
Society Scale Model Show Annual Model Show
Hosts: Shepway Military Modelling 19 MAFVA Nationals 2022 25 Ipswich IPMS Model Day Hosts: Hailsham and District Scale
Model Club (IPMS East Sussex)
Society Hosts: MAFVA Hosts: IPMS Ipswich Address: Eastborne Sports Park, Cross
Address: Hawking Community Centre, Address: The Burgess Hall, Address: Ipswich and District Indoor Levels Way, BN21 2UF
Heron Forstal Avenue, Westwood Road, St Ives Bowling Club, Times: 10am-4pm
Hawkinge, Kent CT18 7BP PE27 6WU 136 Rushmere Road, Prices: Adults £4, concessions £3,
Times: 10am-4pm Times: 10am-4pm Ipswich IP4 4JU children £1, under 5s free
Prices: TBC Prices: Adults £3, concessions and Times: 10am-4pm Email: info@hailsham-district-scale-
Email: [email protected] accompanied children free Prices: Adult £2 model-club.org
Web: www.shepwaymilitary Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: w ww.hailsham-district-scale-
modelling.wordpress.com Web: www.mafva.org Web: www.ipmsipswich.com model-club.org
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