Airfix Magazine March 2013 Features Lamborghini Aventador Avia Ba.122 Japanese World War Two Soldier Northrop Snark SM-62 Missile Sd.KFZ.184 Elefant Supermarine Seafire FR.47 F/A-18C Hornet Legacy Hornet Display
Airfix Magazine April 2013 Features Bf 109F-2 Space Build – Shuttle Orbiter & Boeing 747 Spitfire PR.Mk XIX P-39Q Airacobra Racer Fiesta RS WRC Nuremberg Show 2013 Modern Airfield Base Yeoviltion 2013 Jagdpanzer IV A-0
Airfix Magazine May 2013 Features Pescarolo LMP1 Junkers JU 52/3M Goods Shed East of England Model Show 2013 Newbury Model Show 2013 de Havilland Vampire T.11 Culloden Highlander Monkeemobile Halifax GR.II
Airfix Magazine June 2013 FEATURES Battle and Build – Bachem Ba 349a Natter Malcolm V. Lowe examines the fascinating history of this rocket-powered Luftwaffe fighter and follows with a detailed build of Brengun’s 1/72 kit. Figure Build – Batman Ian Grainger portrays Gotham City’s most famous son, with Dragon’s new Batman figure. Military Build – DANA VZ.77 Joe Long tackles the Hobbyboss 1/35 DANA wheeled artillery vehicle and adds his own enhancements. In Focus – Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8 Malcolm V. Lowe relates the story of the Fw 190A-8 and its importance to the Luftwaffe. Exclusive Build – Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8 Alan Price finds there’s much to like with Airfix’s forthcoming 1/72 Fw 190A-8, with an exclusive test shot build. Military Build – Supacat HMT400 Jackal Having built Airfix’s 1/48 Coyote, John Augustsson now focuses on the smaller Jackal. Review Build – Plymouth Road Runner Ian Hartup builds a 1970s Mopar legend in Monogram’s Plymouth Road Runner. On the Road – Southern Expo AMW’s Editor Glenn Sands travelled to Essex for the legendary Southern Expo model show. Battle and Build – 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade (Part One) Steve Guthrie chronicles the development of this Canadian armoured unit and provides related modelling information. To coincide with part one, Johan Augustsson builds a 1/35 vignette of a Canadian Dingo bound for Dieppe.
Airfix Magazine July 2013 FEATURES Space Build – Voyager Space Probe Peter Johnson takes a fascinating trip with Hasegawa’s Voyager Space Probe. Advanced Build – Il-2 Shturmovik Lucas Rizzi portrays am Eastern Front Legend with Tamiya’s recent 1/48 Il-2 Shturmovik. Review Build – Merkava Mk.3D Ross McMillian explores Israeli firepower with Meng Model’s impressive Merkava Mk.3D. In Focus – Plastic Kit Production Assistant Editor Chris Clifford visits Airfix’s HQ to find out exactly what goes into producing a plastic kit. Skills School – How to paint RAF Pilots Sonia Maes imparts valuable techniques for painting RAF pilot figures, via Hawk Miniatures’ 90mm Battle of Britain flyer. Exclusive Build – Hawker Typhoon IB Malcolm V. Lowe recalls the operational combat history of the Hawker Typhoon during D-Day and its use by the 2nd Allied Tactical Air Force (2 TAF). Peter Fearis builds the new 1/72 Airfix Hawker Typhoon in 2nd TAF markings, exclusively for AMW. On the Road – Shoreham Aerojumble AMW’s Editor Glenn Sands once more headed to the legendary Aerojumble in search of books, slides and models. On the Road – RAF Cosford Model Show Assistant Editor Chris Clifford travelled to the RAF Museum Cosford's annual model show. Battle and Build – 1st Canadian Armoured (Part Two) Steve Guthrie concludes his examination of the 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade, with focus on 1943-45, while Simon Hammerton builds a Canuck middleweight Firefly Ic that took the unit into Germany.
Airfix Magazine August 2013 FEATURES Battle and Build – B-25 Mitchell Warren E. Thompson charts the course of the North American Mitchell bomber in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations (MTO). Battle and Build – B-25J Mitchell Complementing our historical reference feature, James Vaitkevicius appraises HK Models’ B-25J ‘Glass Nose’ and finishes it in MTO squadron colours. On the Road – Salisbury Model Show Malcolm V. Lowe visited the historic town of Salisbury to attend a very popular modelling event. Review Build – Audi A4 DTM 2011 Ian Grainger upgrades Revell’s re-boxed Audi A4 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) racer. Military Build – Land-Wasser-Schlepper Garry Tobbis mixes maritime and military with the Hobbyboss Land-Wasser-Schlepper (LWS). In Focus – Lancaster B.III (Special) Not all of Operation Chastise Lancasters were identical. Tom Allett gives a brief overview of the B.III variant. Exclusive Build – Lancaster B.III Jennifer Wright makes a big splash with Airfix’s all-new Lancaster B.III (Special) On the Road – Poole Vikings Model Show Malcolm V. Lowe has been busy of late but found the time to visit his local model show to offer a full report. Advanced Build – Eurofighter Typhoon Tom Sunley is mightily impressed with Hasegawa’s all-new 1/72 Eurofighter Typhoon. Basic Build – Grave Digger Light relief comes in the shape of Revell’s Snap-Title Grave Digger monster truck, built by Ian Hartup. Out and About – Spring Airshow Duxford AMW’s Editor Glenn Sands grabbed his camera to get some warbird action and inspiration.
Airfix Magazine September 2013 Pacific War Special Advanced Build – P-51D Mustang Jan Maes marries after-market parts and decals with Tamiya’s P-51, to produce a Pacific ace’s mount. Military Build – ‘Ha-Go’ Garry Tobiss assesses Dragon’s diminutive new 1/35 'Ha-Go' light tank. Advanced Build – Curtiss SB2C Helldiver Airfix’s long-in-the-tooth Helldiver kit gets extensive rejuvenation from Mike Grant. Diorama Build – US Marines Peleliu 1944 John Augustsson portrays the US Marines at Peleliu and incorporates a 1/35 Sherman ‘wedgie’. Advanced Build – TBD-1 Devastator Toni Canfora employs interesting weathering techniques to enliven Great Wall Hobby’s beautiful Devastator. FEATURES Out and About – Military Vehicle Rally, Duxford Alan Firbank headed to the IWM Duxford for the MAFVA Nationals and Military vehicle rally. Figure Build – Iron Man Mk.VII Ian Grainger produces Tony Stark’s alter ego, with Dragon’s Iron Man Combat Version. Out and About – Waddington Airshow 2013 AMW Editor Glenn Sands reports from the RAF’s premier airshow in Lincolnshire. Exclusive Build – Mini Countryman WRC Airfix’s all new Mini Countryman WRC car is apprasied by Ian Hartup. Out and About – Cockpitfest 2013 Assistant Editor Chris Clifford made the short trip to Newark Air Museum for this year's Cockpitfest in order to get some outstanding reference.
Airfix Magazine October 2013 FEATURES Review Build – EA-18G Growler Tom Sunley builds the aircraft that played a critical role in Operation Unified Protector in 2011. Advanced Build – Hawker Demon Jan Maes shows how to get the best from Aeroclub’s Hawker Demon. Advanced Build – USS Olympia David Fisher makes an Olympian effort to improve Encore’s Premium Edition Protected Cruiser. Military Build – Simca 5 Staff Car Toni Canfora presents a beautiful little vignette, with Tamiya’s Simca 5 as its focus point. Out and About – RIAT 2013 AMW editor Glenn Sands gives an enthusiast’s point-of-view of this legendary airshow. Review Build – Gloster Gladiator Mk.I Peter Fearis is mightily impressed by Airfix’s all-new Gloster Gladiator Mk.I. Figure Build – Judge Dredd Pete Watson delves into the world of comic book fantasy to complete one of its most famous characters. Out and About – Goodwood Festival of Speed Ian Grainger gets as close to the action as he dare to get some reference images for his racing car builds. Out and About – Yeovilton Airshow Explosions, Sea Kings, Wildcats and a Vulcan, Glenn Sands reports on one of the best airshows this year. Military Build – Commando Car Paul Cawte takes a trip down memory lane by re-visiting Italeri’s ageing Commando Car. http://www.airfixmodelworld.com/
Airfix Magazine December 2013 FEATURES In Focus – The Ultimate Fighter Pilot Warren E. Thompson explores the legend of Brigadier-General Robin Olds, USAF fighter ace. Figure Build – Colonel Robin Olds Pete Watson turns his hand to a Vietnam-era bust of this legendary F-4 Phantom II pilot. In Focus – SAAB Lansen Jan P. Forsgren charts the operational service of Sweden’s quiet Cold War warrior. Advanced Build – SAAB Lansen To complement our reference feature, Eric Larson puts a keen edge on Tarangas’ limited-run SAAB A 32A Lansen. In Profile – Harrier GR.1 Training Air Vice-Marshall (Ret’d) Peter Dodworth gives his account of being one of the original RAF Harrier GR.1 instructors. Exclusive Build – Harrier GR.1 Stu Fone explores the first of the operational breed, with an exclusive testshot build of Airfix’s new-tool Harrier GR.1. Out and About – RAF Leuchars Airshow Tom Sunley reports from the final airshow at this legendary airfield. Out and About – Goodwood Revival Ian Grainger goes back to the future with some racing classics. Advanced Build – DFS 40 Garry Tobiss explores the ancestry of the Me 163 Komet with the mixed-media DFS 40 from Master-X. Review Build – Fiesta S2000 Ian Grainger is in rally heaven with Bellkits’ Ford Fiesta S2000. On the Road – ModelFest 2013 AMW Editor Glenn Sands reports from yet another outstanding IPMS model show in Farnborough, Hampshire. REGULARS News and Show Scene The latest happenings in the world of modelling and a comprehensive up-to-date calendar of related events. Subscribe and Save! Subscribe to Airfix Model World and make great savings! On the shelf Eleven pages of reviews bring you the latest kits, books and modelling products. Cutting Mat Chat A final word from the ‘movers and shakers’ within the industry.
Airfix magazine February 2014 FEATURES Review Build – Spitfire Mk.IXc (Late) Jennifer Wright explores the stunning new Spitfire Mk.IXc from Eduard, along with its comprehensive after-market accessories. Figure Build – Thor and Doctor Doom Sonia Maes enjoys some comic fun with 70mm Marvel favourites Thor and Doctor Doom, from Knight Models. Advanced Build – BMW Z4 GT3 2012 Ian Grainger tackles Fujimi’s BMW Z4 GT3 and adds after-market parts, with splendid results. Military Build – Lanchester Mk.II Mike Grant puts on his dust-mask for Millicast’s resin pre-war Lanchester armoured car. Battle and Build – F-51D Mustang Warren E. Thompson examines the Mustang's final large-scale combat with the United States Air Force; Korea. Battle and Build – F-51D Mustang Alan Price upgrades Airfix’s new-tool Mustang kit with after-market accessories and applies a no-fuss metallic finish. Basic Build – Monty’s Humber Airfix has re-released one of its 1/32 scale classics with Monty’s Humber. Dave Fisher offers an out-of-the-box build. In Focus – German Mistel Composite Aircraft Malcolm V. Lowe describes Germany’s 'Mistel' composite aircraft programme of World War Two. Basic Build – Mistel V (Ta 154 and Fw190) Würger meets Moskito when James Vaitkevicius builds Revell’s 1/48 scale Mistel V combination. http://www.airfixmodelworld.com/view_issue.asp?ID=4980