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All the latest news from the world
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10 CZECH NEWS
The Czech News round-up by Tim
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12 REVIEWS
Andy McCabe reviews the Eduard
1:48 A6M2 Zero Type 21

16 ACCESSORIES
The latest accessories on show

20 DECALS
The latest decal releases

24 BOOKSHELF
New books reviewed

80 IPMS (UK)
News from the IPMS (UK)
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82 COMING SOON
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26 A DB-26B/C with Q2
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Andy McCabe builds the ICM 1:48 DB-
26B/C with Q2 Drones

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36 Winter Warrior
James Bamford builds a ‘Cold War’
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68 42 An Italian Star
Rene van der Hart adds a weathered
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26 Hawk T2 from No.25 Squadron, RAF

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52 Marine Corps Viper
Kitti Tatsumaki builds the 1:72 Dream
Model AH-1Z from HMLA-169 stationed at
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64 Slovakian Top Gun
Marco Rondinelli builds the 1:72 Eduard
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BY ICM

The Zil-131 family of trucks were introduced

1964 and the final one did not leave the
production line till 2012. With such a Big Lancaster Landing
long production run many conversions BY BORDER
were made including the APA5M power limited quantities. It should be available
unit which will make a useful diorama Hannant’s have confirmed that Border in May in the UK. The downside is that
filler in any Russian airfield diorama. Models project to resurrect the Wingnut the expected retail price is now £619 but if
So many will have overlooked this Wings Lancaster is almost over and the you were to pre-order from their website
announcement in the 1:72 military section kit will be released during April in very you will get a 10% discount of £60.
of the new ICM catalogue, I know I did.
As you may know, the long-anticipated 1:48
scale Bristol Beaufort that was due in early
2022 it has now been pushed back to the third
quarter. They have also announced a new
Workhorses
variant fitted with tropical filter, which will be
available in December and will be perfect for
and Donkeys
BY CLEAR PROP
the blue camouflaged example on the recent
Xtradecal decal sheet designed for this kit. The DH9 has long been overlooked in 1:72
scale which is surprising as the type was
built in large numbers, and it carried both
World war One camouflage as well as post
war service while on policing duties in the
Empires more hostile areas. Over 4000
were produced and their wide
availability at very low prices
meant they were a popular
choice with the civilian market,
and many were converted for
use as early airliners which
included one of the first scheduled
services between London
Croyden, Paris and Amsterdam.

Here comes a This new kit could run and run and the first
two versions to appear will be an Early DH-9 and
Donkey) first flew in 1933 and was continually
developed and still in production into 1942

Growler the Russian unlicensed copy of the Polikarpov

R-1 of which over 2700 were produced in
though by then it was totally outdated by
modern fighters and Clear Prop have decided
FROM MENG MODELS addition to the official Airco/deHaviland figure. to produce an all new kit of this Tubby little
Another new announcement from Clear fighter in 1:72 scale. The test shots show two
After producing very well received 1:48
Prop is also from Polikarpov. The I-16 (Ishak or versions in development at Spanish Civil War
scale kits of the F/A-18E and F Super
Type 10 and a ski equipped version. No doubt
Hornet. Meng models have now turned
this tooling will be modified to produce the later
their attention the EA-18G Growler ECM
variants at some point in the future. Personally
variant. All of the lumps, bumps and pods
I hope they will not forget the trainer variant
have been supplied, while markings are
which with 3500 produced accounted for more
given for four very attractive schemes.
than third of the 10000 total production run
but is rarely seen in kit form in any scale.
Only early test shots have been seen of both
tooling’s so I would not expect to see them on
the shelves till the second half of the year.

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The Ultimate 109

Surprise! Not so much and a Weasel
FROM TAMIYA FROM ZOUKEI-MURA
announced that they will be producing
With the cancellation of The Nuremberg the P-38J. The most obvious change With the large number of Messerschmitt BF109Gs on
toy fair, Tamiya announced on the over the previous version are the large the marketplace today in all the major scales calling
day the show should have opened intakes for the radiators but all the other this new 1:32 kit from Zoukei Mura the ultimate 109
their plans for the first half of 2022. small changes like the canopy have been is a big compliment. Both Revell and Hasegawa have
The only new aircraft kit should not replaced with newly tooled parts. released 109 G14s in 1:32nd scale but both have
be that much of a surprise considering Markings are supplied for three small inaccuracies that willed annoyed the purist.
that in 2019 Tamiya produced a markings all of which are well known and The test shots of this new 109 look very promising.
P-38F/G followed in 2020 by a P-38H. if none of them appeals, there are plenty especially as with all Zoukei Mura a large amount
This follows Tamiya’s normal trend of of aftermarket sheets to choose from. of internal structure and detail is supplied in the
releasing the least popular version of Expect to see this new version in the box. the downside to all this detail is that assembly
an aircraft first and the most popular shop later this year and I am sure a relies on 100% accuracy in attaching the parts
or desired comes several years later. P-38L will appear at some point in and I large retail price which I expect to be two to
So three years later Tamiya has now the future. three times more and the Hasegawa or Revell kit.
To follow on from the recent Japanese versions
of the expanding 1:48 scale Phantom family the
next boxing will be one of the most awaited. An
F-4G Wild Weasel this type had a very long service
from Vietnam to the first Gulf War and was the
last variant to remain in service with the United
States before being replaced by the F-16 IN 1996.
Expect to see these kits in the summer
of 2022 at the US nationals in Omaha.

Thunder and
Lightning
FROM ITALERI

In amongst the large number of reissues

with new ‘super decals’ announced by
Italeri were two all new tool kits. On 1:48
scale we have a new tool kit of the F-35B
version of the Lightning II. This is not really
a surprising choice as Italy will operate both
the F-35A conventional attack aircraft as in the summer of 2022. We have not seen
well as the Short Take Off Vertical Landing the plastic of this kit and I am hoping that
version for use of the carrier Cavour and this will be the first kit not to overdo the ram
the newly built LHD Trieste the largest ship panels in raised detail in this scale. Markings
in the Italian Navy which will enter service will include US Marines, Royal Air Force
and of course one of the Italian Aircraft
currently used for training in America.
Moving up to 1:32 scale we have
the first mainstream kit of the classic
C.202 Folgore (Thunder) this is expected
towards the end of the year and will
include markings for three Italian
operated examples. No doubt we will
see this tooling upgraded in 2023/4
to produce the Daimler-Benz DB-605
powered C.205 Velto (Greyhound).

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By Tim Upson-Smith

A
s I write this it still feels
a bit like New Year, as we
are still getting news from
Special Hobby
manufacturers about their releases This month we can bring you news of some
for the rest of 2022. As I mentioned of the kits Special Hobby have planned for
last month, we are hoping this will the year, there is certainly something to
be the year when we can travel and please most, especially fans of 1:72 scale!
catch up with friends in continental In the first part of 2022 we can look
Europe. All being well we will be forward to the following new and reissued
popping over to Moson in Hungary 1:72 scale kits from Special Hobby:
at the end of April where we hope Heinkel He 177A-3 Greif, Tachikawa
to be able to catch up face to face Ki-54Hei ‘ Hickory’ (re-issue), Mirage
at last with many of our Czech IIIC France/Israel, Vautour IIB ‘French
and Slovak friends who help us Jet Bomber’, Tachikawa Ki-54Otsu /
with getting all the latest news. Hickory Gunner Trainer, Harvard Mk.II/
IIA/IIB ‘The British Commonwealth Air
Training Plan (re-issue, with markings Aero C-3B – preserved at the Czech Air Force Museum
for GB, New Zealand, Canada, and South at Kbely, Prague © Tim Upson-Smith
Rhodesia), and the Junkers Ju-87D
‘Axis Satellites’, this kit will include
markings for Hungary, Rumania,
Bulgaria, and Slovak state aircraft.
If this isn’t enough to whet your
appetite, Special Hobby has also
announced that you can start looking
forward to a whole new family of 1:72
MirageIII/5 kits, another version of
the 1:72 Sunderland kit, and the first

MiniWing releases of the new 1:72 scale two-stage

RR Merlin Mosquitos as well. In 1:48
Due soon from MiniWing, in 1:144 scale Special Hobby are working on the
scale is a Hawker Sea Hawk fighter. gun turret- and bomb bay-equipped
The kit is being injection moulded as version of the Siebel Si 204E/Aero C-3B
I write and the first shots certainly which will please the editor. There will
look good, with fine recessed panel also be a new tool Baltimore which will
lines and a nicely detailed cockpit tub. be available in several versions, plus Aero 11 – preserved at the Czech Air Force Museum at
the Piper L-4, SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 and Kbely, Prague © Tim Upson-Smith
in their words ‘a somewhat improved
Heinkel He 177’. The one, which I think,
will be rather popular is the 1:48 scale AH-1G a full build in PSM quite soon after its release.
Cobra kit (with the AH-1Q version to be released, I have also heard that fans of inter-war
as well) and as we have a tame snake driver as Czechoslovak aviation can look forward to a
one of our writing team I am sure you will see 1:72 scale Aero 11, an accurate recreation of this
attractive biplane can be found in the Czech Air
Force Museum at Kbely, Prague. Finally, we have
a rumour that there 1:72 scale Super Mystere is
being scaled up to 1:48 scale and will be available
with both French and Israeli markings options.
Even without the rumours, there is
plenty here to cater for most tastes and if
you want to add a bit more detail to any of
these kits, Special Hobby, in their own CMK
range will offer several resin accessories
and detail sets for these kits, along with
mask sets under their Special Mask range.

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Eduard
Last month we looked at some of the releases
Eduard have planned for the coming year,
this month we take a look at those which are
due for release shortly. To start in 1:48 scale
in the ProfiPack range we have the Zlin Z-526
Akrobat, the single seat aerobatic version of
the Zlin Trener. The box art for this one is
very fine, featuring two aircraft of the polish
Aerobatic team Zelazny (Iron). Also due by
the time you read this is a Limited-Edition line
dual-combo kit for the F-51D Mustang simply ViZi models
titled ‘Korea’, this boxing features some very Last month we took a look at a selection
colourful Mustangs, with 10 options covering of new releases from this Czech company,
USAF, ROKAF, RAAF and SAAF options. this month, we are taking a look at
In 1:72 scale we can look forward to some of their limited-edition 1:144 scale
the return of the MiG-15, this time in the kits, which takes the plastic from other
Weekend line, again with some very nice box manufacturers to which ViZi models
art. Also, in the Weekend line in 1:48 scale adds new 3d printed details as well as
the Spitfire Mk.IXc makes a welcome return. decals for Czechoslovak subjects.
Last but by no means least the 1:48 scale To start we have a Czechoslovak He-111
Bf 109 G-14 returns in the ProfiPack line (plastic by Roden) with two sets of decals
The Akrobat is my pick of this this month’s and a 3d printed HS-293 missile. This was
releases and experimented with by the Czechoslovak
hopefully we Air Force shortly after the Second World
will see lots of War but was not adopted into service.
very colourful Next comes the PO-2 (plastic by
models at shows Zvezda) which has been complemented
this year built by 3D printed improved landing gear
from this and the and engine, and includes decals for two
other members of the Trener family! As ever post-war Czechoslovak operated aircraft
Eduard are releasing lots of extra detail sets Finally, there are two boxings of the
for these and other manufacturers kits, so it is Valom Nieuports 17/21 and 21/23 dedicated
always worth keeping an eye on our accessory to aircraft in the service of Czechoslovakia
pages to see what your latest kit might need! and ČS. legions in Russia. These kits
contain two models, complemented by
3D printed accessories and decals.
It is certainly my intention to get
hold of some of these as soon as I
can, so we will bring you a closer look
in due course. www.vizimodels.cz

Infinity Models
Infinity models have announced several new
1:32 scale kit projects over the last few years with
only the two versions of the Helldiver released
to date. But they have now confirmed that the
next two releases will be the de Haviland FB.3
and FB.5 Vampire. They are also planning that by
the end of the year they will have released the
Aichi D3 Val bomber and the Nakajima B5N Kate.

At the same time, Infinity Models have

announced their planned production
for the following two years.
In 2023 we will have the Messerschmitt Me-
410, Zlin Z-37A Bumblebee, Bristol Beaufighter
TF.X and finally a Westland Wyvern S.4.
In 2024 we have two confirmed releases so
far, an Aero L-39C Albatross and a LET L.13 Blanik
Glider but more will be added later I am sure.

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Eduard Tora Tora Tora Dual Combo
Andy McCabe reviews the 1:48 A6M2 Zero Type 21

Tora Tora Tora!

„ Manufacturer: Eduard
„ Scale: 1:48
„ Kit Type: Plastic injection moulded
„ Kit Number: 11155

This Tora Tora Tora! boxing

from Eduard contains two full
new-tool 1:48 A6M2 Zero Type
21s, which are each made up
from 141 parts of medium grey
plastic, twenty-three parts in
clear, a coloured etched fret and
a self-adhesive die-cut mask,
three decal sheets with no less the correct colour for the cockpit rudder pedals then replace the was assembled and fitted to the
than twelve different aircraft proved to be problematical. So, in plastic moulded ones, and etched cockpit assembly. The guns were
markings, and one assembly the end I just went for this colour seat belts were then fitted, then fitted to their frame and
booklet with a very nice history and then used a dark green wash and the seat fitted to the rear added to the front of the cockpit
of the Pearl Harbor raid included. to tone it down a bit. There is an cockpit frame. An etched seat assembly. The last part to be fitted
The plastic parts are superbly abundance of etched parts for the adjustment frame replaced the here was the oxygen bottle behind
moulded with lovely detailing, the cockpit mostly of the pre-painted plastic one. This is quite tricky the pilot’s seat. This completed a
etched parts are also very nicely variety, and some of the parts to bend and fit to the cockpit rather complex and lengthy build,
made with fine pre-painted parts are very small and delicate and frame alongside the seat. Etched longer than normal because I
on them, all in all this is a very the cockpit assemblies are very battery handles replace the had two to do at the same time!
nice new release from Eduard time consuming. So, replacement moulded ones on the battery, From this point onwards the
of a couple of aircraft from a etched parts are supplied for and then the control column and assembly was rapid. The arrestor
very precise point of history. the cockpit side wall instrument rudder pedal assembly were hook/rear tail wheelbase was
As there are two kits in the panels, the main instrument fitted to the cockpit floor. More assembled and fitted into one of
box, both will be assembled panel, the seat harnesses and etched parts were then fitted to the fuselage halves and then the
simultaneously, but the review rudder pedals and although the starboard and port cockpit two fuselage halves were glued
will only describe one build as the decals are supplied for most side frames and then these and together, and the rudder fitted.
aircraft are identical apart from of the instrument panels, the the seat/frame assembly were The cockpit assembly could now
the decals. The cockpit supplied pre-painted etched parts are far then fitted onto the cockpit floor. be fitted into the fuselage. Work
with the kit is excellent, so the superior with regards to detail. You have an option to either use then commenced on the wings
build begins by spraying all of The instrument panels on the decals or pre-painted etched by fitting the main landing gear
the interior parts with Tamiya cockpit sidewalls were the first panels for the main instrument wheel well parts, and when these
XF-71 Cockpit Green, obtaining parts to be fitted, the etched panel. I chose the latter, and this were all in place the two top wing

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g l a s s
halves were glued to the bottom was applied followed by a dark
part. Next, the tail planes were wash and then a matt coat.
assembled, cleaned up and Decals are supplied for
fitted to the fuselage along with twelve aircraft, these being:
the wings. I now skipped a few „ Lt. Cdr. Shigeru Itaya, Akagi Fighter
steps and masked and fitted Squadron, First Attack Wave
the canopy and windscreen „ PO2c. Akira Yamamoto, Kaga,
using the die cut masking sheet Fighter Squadron, First Attack Wave
supplied in the kit. Next, the „ Lt. Masaji Suganami, Soryu, Fighter
drop tank was assembled and Squadron, First Attack Wave
fitted and then a coat of grey „ PO1c. Kazuo Muranaka, Hiryu
primer was sprayed on, and any Fighter Squadron, First Attack Wave
gaps were filled. Then a coat of
„ Lt. Tadashi Kaneko, Shokaku Fighter
Tamiya XF76 was sprayed on. Squadron, First attack wave
I then assembled and painted
„ Lt. Masao Sato, Zuikaku Fighter
the engine and fitted it to the Squadron, First Attack Wave
model. The cowl was then built.
„ PO1c. Tetsuzo Iwamoto, Zuikaku
This was assembled around
Fighter Squadron, First Attack Wave • Creating a transparent glass
a jig, which was discarded
after use but is a very useful „ Lt. Saburo Shindo, Akagi Fighter like coating on clear plastic
Squadron, Second Attack Wave
part to have. The cowling
„ PO1c. Yoshikazu Nagahama, Kaga
• Bonding clear plastic windows or
was then sprayed black/blue,
which was satin black with a
Fighter Squadron, Second Attack Wave photo-etched detailing parts
„ Lt. Fusada Iida, Soryu Fighter
drop of blue added to it. The
cowling then slid into position Squadron, Second attack Wave • Varnishing or a “wet look”
very nicely over the engine. „ PO1c. Shigenori Nishikaishi, Hiryu finish on painted surfaces
The undercarriage was now Fighter Squadron, Second Attack Wave
painted, assembled, and fitted, „ PO1c. Yukuo Hanzawa, Shokaku
• Sealing scatter materials
as was the propellor, which Fighter Squadron, Second Attack Wave • Applying decals
was sprayed silver and put to
one side for later. A gloss coat Whenever I receive an Eduard
was then applied ready for the kit, I know it is going to be good,
decals. The main decal sheet and this did not disappoint.
has the squadron markings Straight-from-the-box you get
and then there are two smaller a very nice pair of A6M2 Zero’s,
sheets containing the stencils. I and the instructions have a very
had no problems with the decals impressive narration of the Perl
on the main sheet, but sadly the Harbor raids with some very
decals on the smaller sheets nice images of the raid itself. The
disintegrated either whilst still kits themselves build up into
in the water, or whilst removing superb models, and the cockpits
them to place on the model, I are especially well detailed and
have never experienced this quite complex and having so
with any Eduard kit before, so many options on the decal sheet
I was quite surprised. After gives you a tough choice! Highly
placing what decals, I could recommended and our thanks to
salvage another coat of sealant Eduard for the review sample.

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Scale Aircraft Conversions
This month we have a large
quantity of Scale Aircraft
Conversion products, this
is due to both January
and February’s samples
arriving just a few days
apart. The two sets for
the ICM Po-2 Biplane and
the Skyshark have extra
parts that add strength
to other areas as well as
the normal undercarriage.
In the Po-2 you get a
full set of metal wing
struts while the Skyshark gets
parts for the wing fold.
But there is a third set
that also has a handy extra,
designed for the ICM Bronco
set 48409 supplies the normal
undercarriage parts but also a
CMK
new upper roof for the main wing
A few new items from CMK
undercarriage bay which will be
this month, but with two that
of great assistance by adding
really stand out one for me. I
weight in front of the centre of
have an ICM B-26 Invader on
gravity and help to prevent this „ Designed for: ICM
the workbench so the release
tail-heavy model from sitting on
Sabre F.4 Landing Gear of a one-piece Air Intake set
its rear booms, especially the
„ Parts Number: 48407 that avoids a tricky filling
short nose OV-10A version.
„ Designed for: Airfix job as there are some nasty
horizontal joint lines to sort out
1:48 SCALE A6M2 Zero Landing Gear (two sets) is very timely. While the Gun
F-14A Tomcat Launch Landing Gear „ Parts Number: 48408 Camera is a very impressive
„ Parts Number: 48405 „ Designed for: Eduard piece of 3 printing and the
„ Designed for: Tamiya first, I have seen from this
OV-10A/D Bronco Landing Gear DH Chipmunk T.10 main wheels
manufacturer and has inspired
U-2/Po-2 Landing Gear „ Parts Number: 48409 „ Parts Number: Q48397
me to fit it to my next Bf-109E.
& Wing Struts „ Designed for: ICM all variants „ Designed for: Airfix
„ Parts Number: 48406
Yak-9TD Landing Gear 1:72 SCALE A-26 Invader wing air
„ Parts Number: 48410 ESK 2000 B German intakes correction set
„ Designed for: Modelsvit WWII gun camera „ Parts Number: Q48398
„ Parts Number: 7461 „ Designed for: ICM
XA2D-1 Skyshark Landing
Gear & Wing Folds „ Designed for: Bf109E and other planes.
„ Parts Number: 48411 Focke Wulf Fw189C/V-6 Mask Set ON FINALS
„ Designed for: Clear Prop „ Parts Number: M72020 These new releases will be
available from CMK retailers
„ Designed for: Special Hobby kits
1:32 SCALE but for most of us the quickest
and cheapest method to obtain
P-40E/F/M/N War Hawk 1:48 SCALE them will be directly from
Landing Gear the manufacturer’s E-Shop
A-26 Invader gunner’s position
„ Parts Number: 32161
„ Parts Number: 4432 at www.cmkkits.com. And I
„ Designed for: Trumpeter thank CMK for supplying us
„ Designed for: ICM
1:32 2018 mould with the review samples.

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In the UK these sets are
available from Hannants
and we would like to thank
Ross the owner of SAC
for supplying them and
apologize for the Royal Snail
in delaying the Januarys
release appearance.

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Ammo By Mig Jimenez

Most modellers will be aware the range to choose from
of the truly massive ranges I will be purchasing a few
of weathering products more as my initial results
produced by Mig Jimenez in look very promising. And
his Ammo range. A recent I particularly appreciated
introduction is a range of how being acrylic based
acrylic shading colours they can be easily removed
applied out of the bottle and if you need to try again.
applied with an airbrush. My thanks to Hannants
I was going to explain London for supplying the
how to use them but Mig review samples to us. And as
Ammo have made a very they are the only bricks and
comprehensive video mortar model shop in the
showing a number of UK where you can purchase
different techniques used the full range it is well worth 03834 F/A-18F Super Hornet (Twin Seat), 1:72
on several types of model a visit next time you are in
here www.youtube.com/ the capital or visiting the
watch?v=vt74t33AelU. RAF museum next door.
„ A.Mig -0853 Dirt Shader
„ A.Mig -0854 Grime Shader
„ A.Mig -0855 Starship Filth Shader
„ A.Mig -0858 Ash Black Shader

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The shades I have picked I
03837 Stearman PT-17 Kaydet, 1:32
believe are the best starting
place for aircraft modellers
eager to try new skills, but
with over 20 colours in

Blackbird Models
Blackbird Models are supply a small clear 04967 Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird, 1:48
producing several sets dome that is located
to reproduce the aircraft under the nose. In
assigned to 100 Group etched brass we have
between 1943 and 1945, this the tail mounted Monica
unit introduced Airborne Aerial as well as the flare the B-17 Flying Fortress,
electronic warfare to the chute. A small instruction B-24 Liberator and the Short
world and used a diverse sheet shows you the position Stirling, sadly there is no
range of aircraft though most of the aerials and also include injection moulded kit for
famously several squadrons a small black and white the latter yet and they also
of four engine bombers. period photograph to help list a Halifax conversion as a
The set I received is for get it right. Be aware the fit future project. All off these 03839 Eurocopter Tiger ’15 Jahre Tiger’, 1:72
the 1:48 scale Lancaster of the aerials did vary from sets are available in 1:72
and can be used on either aircraft to aircraft. If you are scale for the more space
the venerable Tamiya or the interested in this subject challenged among you.
brand new HK Models kit. it is highly recommended No decals are supplied
Most of the conversion you try and track down a but there is a sheet for 100
parts are supplied in resin, copy of Martin Streetly’s The group aircraft by DK decals
and these include the three Aircraft of 100 Group book. (DK48009) that supplies the
large ABC aerials two of markings required as well
which are carried above the SCALE 1:48 as markings for B-17s,B-24s,
fuselage and one below the Wellingtons, Beaufighters Parts inc. for 1 of 3 possible configurations
BA48003 Avro Lancaster B.I/ and Mosquitos all types that 06782 Outland TIE Fighter™ (The Mandalorian), 1:65
nose and two smaller aerials. III 100 group Conversion
A clear resin H2S radome 100 group also operated.
„ Parts: Grey Resin:5, Clear
with gray resin supplying you A build of this conversion Available from all good model
Resin:2, etched Brass:2.
the rotating radar antenna is already underway and will
stockists and online from
which is visible as on some feature in new book title from
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aircraft as the Radome was
This is a very nice conversion which will be revealed shortly.
not always overpainted or
to produce something a little I thank Blackbird Models
only partially partially painted
bit different from the normal. for supplying the review
over so the signal lights on
As well as the Lancaster sample which is available
the underside could still be
Blackbird have also produced from their website at www. hobbycraft.co.uk/brand/revell
seen. The clear parts also
100 group conversions for blackbirdmodels.co.uk.

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 Eduard Accessories
Last month we tried a new way
of presenting the accessories
from Eduard, namely, by the
kit they are designed for, as
opposed to by their range. I
am going to give this approach
another try this month, and EDUARD 1:48 SCALE undergoing maintenance.
again invite feedback from you, SOPWITH CAMEL As modellers, I think we forget
our readers, on how you would just how lucky we are, it wasn’t that
like the accessories from Eduard Eduard Brassin 3D Print many years ago that a white metal
to be presented in the future. „ 648662 20lb bomb carrier and four bombs engine or bomb set was seen as
(3d print resin and photo-etch brass) the pinnacle of extra detail. The
So, without further ado,
this month we will take a look „ 648677 Bently Br 1 rotary engine (3d advent of 3D printing has certainly
at the accessories available for print resin and photo-etch brass) ‘upped’ the extra detail game and
the new Eduard 1:48 scale Zlin „ 648678 110hp Le Rhone rotary engine these sets are no exception.
126/226 Trener, the Eduard (3d print resin and photo-etch brass)
1:48 scale Sopwith Camel and
the Hobby Boss 1:48 scale These new 3D print Eduard HOBBY BOSS 1:48 SCALE
F/A18E Super Hornet. Brassin items are absolutely F/A-18E SUPER HORNET
exquisite, so much so it would
EDUARD 1:48 SCALE almost be a shame to hide the Eduard Zoom
ZLIN 126/226 TRENER engines under a cowling! The kit „ FE1227 F/A-18E cockpit interior
plastic engines are certainly good (colour photo-etched steel)
Eduard Zoom enough for cowling on, and these „ FE1228 F/A-18E seatbelts
„ FE1219 Z-126/226 Seatbelts (Steel) Brassin engines would be fantastic (colour photo-etched steel)
if you wish to display your Camel
Eduard Mask Eduard Photo-etch
„ EX805 Z-226 TFace mask „ 491227 cockpit interior (as per the ‘Zoom’
(exterior and interior mask) set) plus further interior and exterior detail
on an etched brass fret, including a boarding
Eduard Space ladder and a photo negative film for the HUD
„ 3DL48045 Z-226 3d printed
instrument panel decals and colour Eduard Mask
photo-etched steel seatbelts „ EX811 Canopy mask exterior
and wheel masks
Eduard Löök „ EX812 TFace canopy mask, for the interior
„ 644120 Z-226 pre-coloured and exterior of the canopy and wheel masks
resin instrument panels and colour
photo-etched steel seatbelts
If you want to add more detail
Eduard Brassin to your kit cockpit, which is very
„ 648679 Z-126/226 Trener resin wheels a more 3d ‘look’ than the now visible on the Super Hornet then
traditional coloured etched parts, the seatbelts and cockpit Zoom
This new kit from Eduard looks as either will look good on your sets will be an excellent start. The
absolutely beautiful in the box finished model, so the choice is bonus of the larger photo-etch set
and if you have the first limited yours. The Tface canopy mask, is the boarding ladder, which will
edition release, it already comes is definitely the one to chose if mean having the canopy open to
with colour photo-etch interior you wish to pose your canopy show off all that extra detail. If
parts and belts etc as well as open, as it allows you to paint you are going to pose the canopy
canopy masks. So, these sets will the interior colour on the inside open the TFace mask set will be
be especially useful if you want to of the part, not through from very worthwhile, whereas if you
buy overtree kits or the Weekend the outside, which often leads are planning on canopy closed the
Edition when it’s released. The to the gloss of the clear plastic normal exterior mask will suffice.
Brassin wheels will definitely giving an unrealistic finish. This
look good on which ever boxing isn’t an issue, however, if you ON FINALS
of the kit you have, or intend are leaving the canopy closed. As ever a nice selection of extras
to buy! I rather like the Löök from Eduard, which will only
instrument panels as they offer enhance the subjects they are
designed for. If you are new to
adding details, it would be best
to start with either the Zoom or
Löök sets, as these offer some
very nice simple upgrades to
their intended kits and the Löök
instrument panels are direct
replacements for the kit parts,
making them very easy to use.
The Space sets, require a bit of
practice to fit, as they are ‘sort
of’ a waterslide decal, but unlike
conventional decals, they don’t
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BarracudaCast
We all know how much 1:32 SCALE
Barracudacast love the 109 and I Bf 109G Standard tailwheel with boot
am sure they must have produced
„ Parts Number: BR32470
more than 50 sets for the type!
„ Designed for: To replace the uncovered
But obviously, they must have
Revell Bf-109G std tailwheel
missed something as now we
have a further six including 3 for Bf 109F, G and K Aileron
the Tamiya 1:48 scale Bf 109G mass balances
including a conversion for the „ Parts Number: BR32471
taller unit, which also includes „ Designed for: Any 1:32nd kit
two styles of rudder as fitted to of the Bf 109F, G or K.
a few late production models.
ON FINALS
1:48 SCALE For me, the smallest set was of
carefully follow the instructions accessories and kits featured immediate use, over the years
and we will do our best in Bf 109G-6 Stabs with
when using them! The move separate elevators several of my large scale 109
to direct 3d printed parts in the coming issues to address
„ Parts Number: BR48368 have lost their balance weights
the Brassin line is something to this, as I am very conscious as careless handling easily
that the Eduard sets this „ Designed for: Tamiya
keep an eye on, as the engines removes them and my resident
we looked at this month are month are all quarter scale! Bf 109G-6 & G-14 Tal Tail loft monster make them quickly
very very impressive and bode Our thanks to Eduard Variants conversion disappear never to be seen again.
well for things to come as this for supplying these sets „ Parts Number: BR48369 I am now able to resurrect
process is more widely adopted. for us to share with you, „ Designed for: Tamiya’s 109G-6 several models that would
We are aware that readers for further details please never have seen the club table
would like some more 1:72 scale visit www.eduard.com Bf 109G-6 & G-14 Seat
with moulded in belts at shows again thanks to set
„ Parts Number: BR48370 32471. As always, our thanks to
Roy Sutherland and his team
„ Designed for: Tamiya’s 109G
for supplying the samples as
Bf 109G-2 thru L-4 Seat soon as they were released.
with moulded in belts
„ Parts Number: BR48372
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Two Bobs Aviation Graphics
Begemot Decals The latest sheet from Two
Bobs features A-10 Warthogs
1:48 SCALE from the 122nd Fighter Wing,
namely the ‘Blacksnakes’ of
48-056 Russian Air the 163rd Fighter Squadron,
and Space Force
board numbers based at Fort Wayne Air
and additional National Guard Base in
insignia (type 2018) Indiana. They commemorate
„ The Russian Federation 100 years of aviation in the
as a state was established Indiana ANG, and to mark
on the 25th December this the base paint facility
1991 and based on the
painted one aircraft in a black
Russian Soviet Federative
and grey scheme with a large
Socialist Republic that
‘100’ added to each engine
were a part of the Soviet „ 2. Fairchild Republic A-10C, 80-0192, 163rd FS,
Union. After the of the nacelle. These colours follow the 122ns FW, Fort Wayne ANG Base, August 2012
Soviet Union, Russian traditional camouflage pattern
„ 3. Fairchild Republic A-10C, 100th Anniversary
Federation became its applied to the A-10 and look really
Scheme, 80-0244, 163rd FS, 122ns FW,
legal successor. All Air striking. In all there are three aircraft Fort Wayne ANG Base, August 2021
Force division based on featured on the decal sheet, with four
the RSFSR territory at the being in the traditional A-10 colour
reform were included in ON FINALS
scheme and markings. The decals are
Russian Federation Air This is another terrific set of
crispy printed, and the instruction
Forces. Soviet Union Air A-10 decals from Two Bobs and
Forces – pentagonal star with white of Russia; the marking “BBC POCCNN” sheet is well laid out and has colour
my thanks to Bob Sanchez for
and red border. of black colour with white outlining photographs of the anniversary jet
(if the aircraft has white colour it goes the review sample which can be
In 20120 were invited new type supplied by our own Floyd Werner Jr.
without white outlining) on the fin ordered from www.twobobs.net.
of Russian Air Force insignia – to
pentagonal red star with sequential on both sides below marking on the TB 48-276 A-10C Hoosier Hogs And will be available from a number
alternation of blue, white and red planes and on both sides on the head „ 1. Fairchild Republic A-10C, 79-0213. 163rd FS, of selected retailers around the
border as a marking of Russian of tail boom on the helicopters. Also, 122ns FW, Fort Wayne ANG Base, August 2021 world by the time you read this.
Federation Air Forces. Also invited on each aircraft placed registration
additional marking identified the marking (registration code), for
belonging of the aircraft to Air Forces example RF-XXXXX.
In 2015 Russian Air Force and
Russian Air and Space Defence
Forces were united to Russian Air
and Space Forces. The insignia of
Syhart Decals
VKS is the same as VVS Insignia
type 2010, but since 2018 for all When an aircraft is new and
aircraft were invited new types shiny you rarely see any
of board number, additional special markings, this was
markings and registration certainly true of the Rafale
codes. This sheet has also been one of the most attractive
released previously in 1:72 scale. aircraft the French Airforce
and Navy have ever operated.
1:72 SCALE Modelers have been graced
with good kits of the type in
72-080 Russian Air
and Space Force board both 1:72 and 1:48 scale and
numbers and additional now, with the type a mature
insignia (type 2018) twenty years old squadrons
are finding it a lot easier to get
ON FINALS permission paint their mounts
I am sure the next with colourful schemes like
sheet will return us to the two that Syhart have picked to ON FINALS
Begemot’s normal 30 feature on their latest sheets. Though not the most colourful,
options for one aircraft personally I think the maritime de
on a sheet style, but 1:48 SCALE l’aéronautique navale has won the
these latest sheets will „ SH 48-128. Dassault Rafale B “10 ans battle for the most attractive Rafale
still be welcomed by ESTA 15.004 Haute-Marne” 2017 scheme to date. And it certainly
anyone who wants to „ SH 48-129 Dassault Rafale M no 30 “100 got me up in the loft searching
model current soviet ans d’appontage” CEPA 10S-2020 for my often fondled but never
aircraft as seen almost started 1:48 scale Revell Rafale M.
nightly on the news. 1:72 SCALE As always, my thanks Sylvain
As always you can see Hautier for supplying the review
„ SH 72-128. Dassault Rafale B “10 ans
the full range at www. samples that we have featured this
ESTA 15.004 Haute-Marne” 2017
begemotdecals.ru month which can be purchased
„ SH 72-129 Dassault Rafale M no 30 “100
and in the UK they are direct from the manufacturer
ans d’appontage” CEPA 10S-2020
stocked by Hannants. at www.syhartdecal.fr.

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With the introduction of
their wonderful 3D printed
instrument panel and seat
belt sets it is a surprise
that they have had time
to produce any traditional
sets at all. Especially as
this month, we have the
addition of realistic look
ammunition belts to the 3D
range. But this month they
have produced two sheets
in 1:72 scale that will enable
you to produce nearly every 1:48 SCALE
Gloster Gladiator from the KW3D148004 RAF
colourful schemes of the Panavia Tornado Martin
between the wars period to Baker Ejection Seat Set
the schemes carried by the (belts/straps/handles)
Gladiator in its twilight years photograph of any Gladiator
Iliad Decals in service around the world
with the Royal Air Force. This
by mixing and matching the
decals you will be able to
1:32 SCALE
KW3DA32-3 German
is achieved by supplying reproduce it with sheets. Ammunition Mauser 7.92mm
The T-38C is an upgrade to the original T-38A with
a Number and Letter
new cockpit instrumentation and a strengthened KW3DA32-09 USAAF
jungle that also includes 1:72 SCALE Ammunition P51 C/D
airframe and the reason why this type is till
a selection of national .50-inch M2 Browning
the United States Air Force primary trainer 60 KW172234 War Birds
markings as well as unit
years after its first flight and 38 years after the „ 1. Gloster Gladiator MK 11 KW3D1321033 B-25J Mitchell
insignia. The instructions
last new build aircraft left the production line. N2308 HP-B 247 Squadron, „ Recommended for: HK Models
supply markings for several Rosborough, August 1940.
Over the last few years, severalf squadrons
aircraft but if you have a
have painted one of their aircraft in a „ 2. Gloster Gladiator MK 1 RT-D ON FINALS
scheme inspired by the units heritage. 112 squadron, Egypt 1940. With the widespread
These mostly feature schemes carried „ 3. Gloster Gladiator MK 1 RT-D availability of the various
during World War 2 including famous types like 80 squadron, Egypt July 1940. Airfix boxings of the
the P-40, P-47 and P-38 as well as a scheme Gladiator, the new Kitsworld
KW172235 War Birds
carried by a far from svelte B-26 Marauder! sheets should find a ready
„ 1. Gloster Gladiator MK 1 K8027
The final scheme is a bit more recent as it market, especially the
87 squadron Debden 1937.
was originally carried on a F-4 Phantom over colourful prewar aircraft.
Vietnam, it is a shame that no squadron paid
„ 2. Gloster Gladiator MK 1 RT-D
And I must admit to
112 squadron, Egypt 1940.
tribute to a Korean War heritage scheme. being impressed by the
The instructions are nicely illustrated „ 3. Gloster Gladiator MK 1 K6145
ammunition belts which
3 squadron, Kenley, 1937.
and includes some advice on how to look far better than anything
accurately reproduce each aircraft using „ 4. Gloster Gladiator MK 1 L76112 I could paint, even in 1:32
the recent Wolfpack T-38C as a base. 33 squadron, Ismalia, 1938.
scale, which says something
„ 5. Gloster Sea Gladiator MK 1 N5502 about my eyesight!
1:48 SCALE 801 NAS HMS Courageous, 1939. Our thanks to Kits-World
„ 6. Gloster Gladiator MK 1 K6130 for supplying the samples
T-38C Heritage Schemes 72 squadron, Church Fenton, 1937. which can be purchased
„ 1. Northrop T-38C of the 50th Flying Training
Squadron (FTS), based at Columbus AFB. The unit now from their
began as the 50th Pursuit Squadron in 1941. website at www.
kitsworld.com.
„ 2. T-38C of the 90th FTS based at Sheppard
AFB. The scheme commemorates the P-47s of
the 90th Pursuit Group in the CBI in WW II.
„ 3. T-38C of the 469th FTS based at Sheppard AFB. It is
finished in the scheme of a Vietnam War era F-4 Phantom.
„ 4. T-38C of the 586thg FTS of Holloman AFB wearing
a special “D-Day” scheme in honour of its ancestor
586th Bomb Group, which flew B-26s in WW II.
„ 5. T-38C of the 49th FTS from Columbus AFB. The
aircraft commemorates a Lockheed P-38 Lightning
of the 49th Fighter Squadron in WW II.

ON FINALS
A nice selection of schemes, which will make
a nice change from the all white colour
schemes carried by the T38C since it was
introduced into service. And this is why I love
Iliad Decals as they often visit subjects that
no other manufacturer would ever consider.
In the UK these sheets are available from
Hannants, and we thank Iliad for supplying
them and look forward to their next release.

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bookshelf
Real to Replica Red Series Number 1 Letadla Avia
Konstrukce Beneš-Hajn
F-16 Fighting Falcon (Avia Aircraft designed
Part 1: US Versions by Beneš-Hajn)
AUTHOR: Andy Evans AUTHOR: Marcel Sezemský
YEAR: 2022 YEAR:2021
PUBLISHER: Phoenix Scale Publications PUBLISHER: Svĕt Křídel
ISBN: 978-1-7397725-0-5 ISBN: 978-80-7573-086-2
FORMAT: 144 pp Softback FORMAT: 223pp Hardback

When it comes to modern jets, I Even though this book is written

think that the F-16 Fighting Falcon, in Czech, I feel that it is definitely
despite its age (a year older than worth a look, especially as there
myself), still looks exceedingly new! are 1:72 scale kits available of the
This book from Phoenix Scale major types covered in this book.
Publications, is the first in a new This book describes all of the
series where the first part of the aircraft designed by Pavel Beneš ViziModel kit of the BH-1.
book looks at the real aircraft, with and Miroslav Hajn of the Avia So, if like me, you have some
chapters covering, in this case, aircraft company in the former of the AZ Avia BH-33s, KP Avia
the development of the F-16, the Czechoslovakia, during the 1920s BH-9/11s, Fly Avia BH-21s or
F-16 in detail, the blocks, the cool case in the second volume. and 1930s. There is even a photo the brand new ViziModel Avia
looking Aggressors, the F-16 in For anyone who wants to model of the letter from Frederick BH-1 that we featured in the
service, and Falcon variants. These the F-16, this book offers a one stop Handley Page, expressing an Czech News Section last month.
chapters are followed by five pages shop of fantastic reference material, interest in constructing the This book will be a very useful
of very clear colour profiles by the the book is packed with very attractive low wing two seat addition to your reference
author, covering a nice selection of clear colour photos which should Avia BH-11 under licence in the library. If you prefer other scales
the schemes worn in US service. provide enough detail for even the UK, unfortunately this proposal Vizi Model have 1:144 BH-9/11s
After the profiles, there are 17 keenest super detailers out there didn’t come to fruition. in their range, Smer has a 1:48
pages of walk round photos, all in to get the best out of their builds. Each type is given a small scale BH-11 and Infinity Model
colour. The four Appendices cover, If you weren’t inspired enough section of text supplemented have announced a 1:32 scale
technical diagrams, specifications, by the photos of the real thing, by plenty of good quality period Avia BH-11 as a future release.
a gallery and a list of squadrons then the five builds which round images, which are invaluable to Do not be put off if you
and units that have flown the type. the book off, will certainly help. the modeller as many are being cannot read Czech, as the
The second part of the book As the F-16 has seen a lot published for the first time. photos are great and with
‘Replica’ has five fantastic builds of service outside of the US The last section of the book the aid of a smart phone and
of F-16s, in 1:72 scale the base military, part 2 will cover the is given over to a description tools like Google Translate the
kit is the Hasegawa F-16 CJ while types international use and will be of the building and flying of text can be translated in to
in 1:48 scale the Tamiya released in May. So, keep an eye a replica Avia BH-1 which is a language of your choice!
F-16C/N and F-16C and the out in these pages for information maintained in an airworthy My thanks to Tom, a friend in
Hasegawa F-16C and F-16D. on when it’s ready to pre-order! condition in the Czech Republic. the Czech Republic for getting
I was hoping that one of the My thanks to Phoenix Scale This chapter will be very useful me this excellent little book.
1/32 F-16s may have featured Publications for the review copy. when I build my 1:72 scale TMU-S
but hopefully this will be the TMU-S

Military Aerobatic Teams teams such as Il Frecce Tricolori

and the Red Arrows, there are
also some surprise teams such
of the 21st Century
as New Zealand’s Black Falcons
AUTHOR: Nicola Foschia on the facing page. In addition, in their T-6C Texan II aircraft
YEAR: 2021 the book also covers briefly and the Malaysian Krisakti
PUBLISHER: Aviani & Aviani Editori and in far less detail, six display team in the Extra 300L, to
ISBN: 9788877 723253 duos, nine temporary teams, name but two. The author has
twenty-four disbanded teams done some excellent research
FORMAT: 238pp Hardback
and three ‘teams in progress’. and engaged with some
The first thing that I noticed with Measuring 32 by 24 seriously good photographers
this book was the incredible quality centimetres, the book itself is well to create this book. what I would expect to pay for
of the photographs throughout. produced with everything printed I purchased my copy via something of this quality. If you
Covering sixty-five teams, several on high quality glossy art paper Amazon, with it being despatched have even a passing interest in
of which were new to me, the book which reproduces the excellent from Italy. Delivery was about aerobatic display teams or just
provides a brief text and history of pictures very well. The layout is two weeks which wasn’t too bad. simply like high quality aviation
the team on one page with some well done too, with each new team I paid just over £33 plus £12.95 books, I would most definitely
smaller pictures and at least one starting on its own double page in postage which in fairness, was recommend this book.
full page photograph of the team spread. Besides the well-known reasonable for what you get and Jonathan Davies

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 bookshelf
Legends of Warfare Airframe & Miniature No. 18
Fokker DR.1 The North American
Germanys Famed Triplane in World War One
AUTHOR: Mark.C.Wilkins
P-51D/K Mustang
ISBN: 978-0-7643-5968-2
Including the P-51H & XP-51F, G & J’
FORMAT: 112pp Hardback A Complete Guide
to the Cadillac
There are few aircraft that
a total novice in the UK
of the Skies
can identify, but a safe bet AUTHOR: Richard A. Franks
is normally the Spitfire, YEAR: 2021
Concorde, and the Fokker PUBLISHER: Valiant
Triplane. Over 25000 Wings Publishing Ltd
Spitfire were produced ISBN: 978-1-912932-23-8
and saw service all over
FORMAT: 272pp Softback
the World and many are
still flying today. The
Concorde was produced I am sure that many readers
in far fewer numbers with will be very pleased to
only 14 entering see the P-51D getting the
commercial Valiant Wings treatment,
service but that especially with all the
iconic shape and new kits which have been
over 30 years released in recent years.
of commercial This latest title in the
service sealed Airframe & Miniature series
its place in the follows the established
top 3. The Fokker format for this series
Triplanes fame and will be essential reading if Mustang and the 1:32 scale
comes mainly you have any of the available Revell kit. The tribute build is
from just the Mustang kits in your stash. of the 1:48 scale Tamiya P-51D
actions of one As ever, there is a Mustang and US Army Staff Car.
pilot, Manfred comprehensive list of available The next chapter charts the
Van Richthofen the famous that has lost nearly all the fabric kits and accessories in the back of evolution of the type, using
Red Baron whose mount was off the upper wing revealing the book, with scales from 1:144 isometric drawings, which
an overall Red Fokker Triplane. the structure underneath. The to 1:18 covered, along with the highlight the differences between
This fame is actually out of all final chapter in this section more usual scales, the Mustang the versions, again these are great
proportion to the types used covers the aces who operated has been kitted in 1:87 (for HO for modellers who want to get
as it only served for 11 months, the type and some of the scale railway fans) and many other details for their chosen version
and even the Red Barons attractive schemes illustrated stranger scales such as 1:100, right. One of the stranger variants
use of an all Red Triplane has again by period photographs. 1:89! Accessories and decals are was the P-51D-20-NA (Ford PJ-
been exaggerated as he flew Unfortunately, no Triplanes also listed, which highlights the 31-1 pulsejet, which, in addition
several triplanes and only survived World War 2 so the popularity of the P-51 Mustang the Merlin engine had a pulsejet
one was overall Red. And of next two sections cover the in the modelling world. mounted under each wing.
course, the vast majority of aircraft currently in museums The book opens with the The jets were Ford built copies
his 80 victories were achieved all of which are reproductions Airframe Chapters, these cover of the V1 pulsejet; this would
on the Albatross D.V. though some have a few the evolution of the P-51D and certainly make for a different
This title follows the same original components. We then K, the evolution of the photo- looking Mustang if you could
format as the previous titles move to the flying replicas reconnaissance, trainers and track down a copy of the 1/48
in this series and starts with and though there are plenty projected production, foreign scale Hasegawa kit (9093770)!
a chapter on the Sopwith of colour photographs and production, lightweight and The final ‘in detail’ chapter
Triplane which inspired Fokker some detail shots. Most of Cavalier Mustangs. The final covers every aspect of the
to produce the Dr.1 triplane. these aircraft are powered by chapter covers the camouflage airframe you could wish for. The
In fact, the Sopwith Triplane modern engines rather than and markings and the colour photographs which illustrate this
inspired several manufacturers, the original rotary type which profiles by Richard J Caruana. chapter are a good mix of restored
with varying degrees of has no modern equivalent. The miniature chapters airframes and contemporary
success, and this is the subject Though I fully understand why open with a chapter giving black and white images,
of the second chapter. this section is in the book I comprehensive ‘in-box’ reviews supplemented with extracts
Now we come to the meat would rather have had more of a cross section of the available from the technical manuals.
of the book as over the next 3 period photographs and less kits in 1:144 to 1:24 scales. The As ever this book comes highly
chapters the author covers the space devoted to these modern next chapter features 6 specially recommended, it will certainly
development of the aircraft replicas. This is my only criticism commissioned builds and a help you get the best out of your
and this and the following two of this book and as a one stop build by the late Alan Bottoms, build, whatever your chosen scale.
chapters are well illustrated resource on the Fokker Triplane which is included as a very My thanks Valiant Wings
with period photographs with this title will help anyone fitting tribute to him. The builds Publishing for supplying
good descriptive captions. building either the Meng 1/32 include the Airfix P-51 in 1:72 this book for review.
The next chapter covers the or 1/24 scale Fokker triplane. and 1:48 scales, the Tamiya kit TMU-S
quite major issues that appeared Our thanks to Schiffer in 1:72 scale, the Eduard kit in
on the Triplane with wing failures Military for supplying us 1:48, the Halberd Models (Eduard
leading to the loss of several with the review copy in plastic with Halberd conversion
highly skilled pilots and there is this impressive series. parts) kit of the Cavalier F-51D
a dramatic shot of one aircraft D Francis

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48 DB-26B/C with Q2 Drones Speedy Build
SCALE

DB-26B/C
WITH Q2 DRONES

Andy McCabe builds

the ICM 1:48 DB-26B/C
with Q2 Drones

I
CM have already released kits of the should also look good when painted.
drones in 1:48 as separate models, and The build began by spraying all
now we have the model of the mother the interior parts with Lifecolor UA04
ship with a pair of drones in the box Interior Green and then painting the
as well. The kit contains twelve grey sprues main instrument panel and other items in
and two clear sprues with other sprues matt black. I then dry brushed this with
for the Q-2A and BQM-34A Drones, along aluminium to bring out the detail. Decals
with three decal sheets and one assembly, are supplied for the main instrument panel
painting and markings booklet. The colour and settled nicely with a setting agent.
call outs are for ICM, Revell and Tamiya Assembly of the cockpit then commenced
DB-26B/C WITH Q2 paints. Having already built and reviewed with the pilot’s seat. I added a seat harness
DRONES
the two single ICM Drone kits I was very from my stock of etched parts. This was not
Manufacturer: ICM
much looking forward to building this exactly as the ones fitted on the real thing
Scale: 1:48 one. The parts are nicely moulded with but looked better than nothing. The centre
Kit Type: Plastic injection moulded some nice surface detailing, and there is console was now assembled, and this had
Kit Number: 48286 some very nice interior detail that should the throttle levers and other necessary
look good when painted and detailed. The parts added by using thin styrene strip to
engines are also very nicely detailed and add more detail to this assembly. The pilot’s
seat, instrument panel and control yoke
were all then fitted to the cockpit floor.
The rear cockpit bulkhead has a radio
rack assembly, and this was assembled and
fitted to it ready to be fitted into the fuselage.
Work now commenced on the fuselage
side walls, to which there are two panels
on the port side and one on the starboard
side to fit. There are also two in the nose
which make up the nose wheel bay and
have the gear bay doors as part of them. All
the interior bulkheads, four of them, were
now fitted into one of the fuselage halves

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Speedy Build DB-26B/C WITH Q2 DRONES

THERE ARE TWO DRONES ALSO IN THE

KIT, A KDA-1 (Q-2A) FIREBEE AND A
BQM-34A (Q-2C) FIREBEE

and then the cockpit was slotted into

position. The tail planes were next, and
these were assembled along with the
rudder and then fitted to the fuselage.
The nose was next to be assembled
and there are two options for the
glazing, depending on which of the
two options you choose. Option 2 has
more space for nose weight, whereas
option 1 has no space at all, and as I
was going for option 1 it proved a bit
of a problem until I decided to put
the nose weight in the bomb bay.
Work now started on the wings by
opening the four holes for the pylons,
and then fitting the two air exhausts.
These were in fact were replaced with
resin ones supplied by Quickboost. The
slats and flaps were assembled and
fitted and then the wings were added
to the fuselage. The engine and main
landing gear pods were next up, and
these have a forward and rear bulkhead these were nicely detailed and when I was now ready to start painting
and side walls that have the gear bay painted looked great. The gear kit the model. First, a coat of grey primer
doors fitted to them. Assembly here supplied reduction boxes on the front was applied, and this showed up a few
was straightforward and extra weight in the were replaced by resin ones from areas that needed filling. Once these
can be added into the voids at the front. Quickboost. The exhausts have a fitting were addressed another coat of primer
The clear parts were all now masked template supplied to ensure their was applied. I then sprayed on a coat
and fitted, and there are some quite correct alignment, a nice inclusion. of UMP Gloss Black. This does not dry
large ones on the Invader, especially The engines could then be fitted to the as a gloss finish, but rather as a stain
on the nose. Now onto the engines, and wings and the cowls fitted over them. one, which was exactly what I wanted

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48 DB-26B/C with Q2 Drones Speedy Build
SCALE

because the next step was to spray on and decaled at the same time and then
some Alclad II Polished Aluminium hung on their pylons on the aircraft. I
which does not come out over shiny had already built and reviewed these
but a duller shade, but exactly what two drones previously and still had
I was looking for. The wing tips, rear them on the shelf, so it was a simple
fuselage and nose were now masked off case of taking them from their trolleys
and Tamiya X-6 Orange was sprayed and mounting them under the wings.
on. The decals were then applied, The two drone kits are superb, and
and these were very thin and fold the mothership kit is equally as good.
themselves up into unrecoverable The parts were generally very good
positions if you are not careful. although a little filler was needed in
The undercarriage was now painted, some places. The decals were more
and the wheels fitted. These were problematical, great care was needed
replacements from Eduard rather than when sliding them from their backing
the kits plastic ones, and that was the paper, however, they do look good and
DB-26 kit completed. There are two mould themselves to the surface of
drones also in the kit, a KDA-1 (Q-2A) the model exceptionally well. Thanks
Firebee and a BQM-34A (Q-2C) Firebee. to ICM for the review sample.
These kits can be assembled, painted

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 ED32-136 FANTASY PRINTSHOP NEW PIN STRIPES
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2.5mm Internal Radius 2.5mm Internal Radius
 BUCCANEERS AT WAR
Fully armed
XV863 gets
airborne from
Muharraq

BUCCANEERS
AT WAR!

Here you can see the Pave Spike pod and AIM-9 Sidewinder fit

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 Marshalled
into position at
Muharraq

WHEN IRAQ INVADED KUWAIT IN

1990, FEW COULD HAVE FORESEEN
THE EMERGENCE OF THE RAF’S
BUCCANEER FORCE

OPERATION PULSATOR RAF’s Tornado GR.1 force began flying solution it seemed was to hurriedly
n 1983, six Buccaneer S.2s, with low-level attack missions, however, dispatch a detachment of Buccaneers,

I XV359, XV361, XW530, XX901,

XX885 and XZ4390, drawn from
No.12 and No.208 Squadrons
were sent to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus
to support British peacekeepers
following the loss of aircraft and the
intensity of the Iraqi ant-aircraft
munitions, a rethink by the defence
staff ordered that subsequent Tornado
sorties be carried out at medium level
complete with their AN/AVQ 23E ‘Pave
Spike’ designator pods to the combat
zone. on Saturday 26th January 1991
six Buccaneer S.2Bs departed on their
non-stop nine-hour flight to Muharraq
in Lebanon as part of Operation using laser guided bombs. However, Air Base in Bahrain, in the company of
‘Pulsator’. On 11 September 1983, the only laser designator equipment a TriStar KC.1 Tanker. These aircraft
two of these aircraft flew low over deployed by the RAF was a pair of had been painted in Desert Sand AFTF,
Beirut, their presence intended as experimental TIALD pods carried and were fitted with Mk.XII Mode 4
a show of force to insurgents. The by the Tornado force, and clearly IFF, Have Quick II secure radios and
aircraft were fitted with AN/ALE-40 inadequate for the task ahead. The only AN/ALE-40 Chaff and Flare Dispensers
chaff and flare dispensers, an AIM-9
Sidewinder and ALQ-101 ECM pod.

COLD WAR – COLD WINTER

A scheme seldom associated with
the Buccaneer, and more common on
the Harrier and Jaguar, was that of
Arctic White. One such example of a
Buccaneer in this scheme was XV160 of
No.208 Squadron when taking part in
1977 exercises in Norway, an essential
part of the RAF’s Cold War operations.

GULF WAR - SKY PIRATES

When Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990, few
could have foreseen the emergence of
the RAF’s Buccaneer force, then on the
verge of retirement, being thrust into
service in the Gulf as part of Operation
‘Granby’. At the onset of Operation
Desert Storm’ in February 1991, the Close in on the Pave Spike pod with seeker covered

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 BUCCANEERS AT WAR

Post war, you can see the discolouration of the ARTF paint

and left for the Gulf under the aegis of colour scheme, their paintwork soon Samawah. In typical fashion the bridge
the ‘Sky Pirates’. Operation ‘Granby’ became lubricant and exhaust stained, was destroyed by six ‘Paveway II’
Buccaneers all wore the Desert Sand and began to look like a patchwork of LGBs, and although the Buccaneers
ARTF scheme, retaining a natural metal colours, particularly along the line of equipment was rather dated, as the
ring around the engine intakes and the the engine intakes and behind the jet navigator had to target the bombs
wing and tailplane leading edges, and exhausts and under the fuselage. using a roller ball for the forty-seconds
their RHWR bullet fairings retained Following their arrival, a rapid between release and impact the success
their buff colour. Markings were sparse, work-up was carried out over the Saudi rate was most acceptable. A lesson
two white ejection seat triangles were Arabian desert in conjunction with quickly learnt though was that the
carried either side of the cockpit, and a RAF Tornado GR.1’s, and on the 2nd two sets of bombs had to detonate
white ‘Rescue’ arrow on the lower front February 1991 the first mission was simultaneously; otherwise the second
fuselage. The aircraft had small white taken. Two Buccaneers, crewed by set of bombs would be blown off target
serial numbers on the rear fuselage Wing Commander Bill Cope and Flt by the first detonation. These initial
with a single identifying strikes were designed to
code letter approximately disrupt the movement
twelve-inches high either TYPICALLY AN ATTACK WOULD SEE A of Iraqi forces, however
side of the tail fin. BUCCANEERS DROP IN FROM AROUND from the 15th of February
For the outward journey attention switched
to the Gulf, the aircraft 28,000FT INTO A FORTY-DEGREE DIVE, to Hardened Aircraft
carried a single Buccaneer- WITH THE WEAPON BEING RELEASED Shelters sites, then to
style slipper tank, however, airfield targets, and when
these were not carried on AROUND 19/20,000FT Allied Coalition gained
combat missions. For their full ‘Air Superiority’, the
role as designators, the Buccaneers Lt Carl Wilson and Flt Lt Glen Mason decision was taken to remove the AIM-
carried a Westinghouse AN/ALQ-101 with Squadron Leader Norman Browne, 9L Sidewinders from the Buccaneers.
jamming pod on the starboard outer flew with four Tornadoes, on a route From the 21st February 1991
wing pylon, with the starboard inner that was to become very familiar and onwards, the Buccaneers were
wing pylon empty. The Pave Spike pod popularly called ‘Olive Trail’, where armed with laser-guided bombs, and
was carried on the port inner wing they took some fuel on board from a having supported Tornado attacks,
pylon and a single AIM-9 Sidewinder tanker before heading towards the As the aircraft were then free to loiter
missile on the outer wing pylon. Suwaira road bridge. The format of over the area, and attack any targets
These fits were in addition to the wing this first mission was to become the of opportunity. Typically an attack
leading-edge mounted ARII18228 RWR template for all future attacks. The would see a Buccaneers drop in from
fairings, and from photographs taken Buccaneers would operate in pairs in around 28,000ft into a forty-degree
of Buccaneers in the Gulf, it would the company of four Tornado GR.1’s, dive, with the weapon being released
appear that Tracor AN/ALE-40 Chaff and this would ensure that should one around 19/20,000ft. Because ‘sighting
and Flare dispensers were relocated aircraft become unserviceable, the basket’ of the ‘Pave Spike’ Pod was
from their more usual position on the other could take on the designation restricted to about forty-five degrees,
underside of the engine nacelles to task for the ‘cell’. Buccaneers XW547 the pilot would usually try to the
the inner faces of the outboard wing and XX899 were chosen for this first aim the Buccaneer onto the chosen
pylons. As with all the RAF aircraft attack, which was to be on the bridge target, and the Navigator would then
that wore the temporary Desert Sand crossing the Euphrates River at Al use the ‘Pave Spike’ video display to

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 XW533 Miss Jolly Roger/Fiona

mark the target until the LGB’s hit. reason failed to explode, however, they XX885 that had destroyed the ‘Cub’,
Major strikes were also carried out by did render the aircraft unserviceable. due to the mission markings of a red
the Buccaneers on the 27th February Post-war however, it was discovered silhouette of an ‘An-12’ seen when
1991 against three Iraqi airfields: that this was in fact a Kuwaiti Hercules she returned to RAF Lossiemouth,
Al Taqaddum Airfield, Habbaniyah captured by the Iraqis! It was then the however, it was in fact XX894
Airfield and Shayka Mazhar Airfield, turn of the second Buccaneer, XX894 which destroyed the ‘aircraft’.
the latter becoming infamous for to attack it’s ground target, another In keeping with the then Gulf
the destruction of two Iraqi Antonov Iraqi Air Force Antonov An-12 ‘Cub’, tradition, full colour nose artwork in
An-12 ‘Cub’ Transport aircraft on the and again using a pair of LGBs, both of the form of scantily- clad females was
ground at Shayka Mazhar Airfield which hit and destroyed their target. added to seven of the aircraft, with
with self-designated LGB’s. Following Some discrepancy then arose as to such names as ‘Laser Lips Laura’, ‘Sea
a successful Tornado attack XX901 which Buccaneer actually destroyed Witch’, and ‘Miss Jolly Roger’ becoming
spotted several Iraqi aircraft on the the aircraft, as ‘kill markings’ were iconic symbols of the Buccaneers
ground. Releasing a pair of LGBs from apparently applied to the wrong jet. exploits. All twelve aircraft were also
a steep dive, both hit but for some The collective belief was that it was individually named after a brand of

XX899 Laser Lips Laura seen prior to having a ‘designator symbol’ painted on….

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 BUCCANEERS AT WAR

Scotch Whisky, such as ‘Glenfiddich’

or ‘Glenmorangie’. In addition to the
‘ladies’, all aircraft were given a black
flag with white skull and crossbones,
which was carried on the port side
of the nose, with at least one aircraft
being noted with its skull wearing a red
headscarf and another with an eye-
patch! Some, but not all aircraft also
carried the legend ‘Sky Pirates’ next to
the skull and crossbones flag, and one
aircraft, XX895 ‘Jaws’, wore a full colour
red, white and black shark- mouth on
its radome. The aircraft soon began to
sport mission markings in the shape of
black silhouettes of bombs, and these
were applied beneath the cockpit on
the starboard side. The aircraft also
dropped and designated their own
bombs later in the war, and where
this happened it was denoted by a red XX885 Hello Sailor/Caroline
mission symbol. XV332, one of the two
spares that remained at Lossiemouth 169 LGB’s for other aircraft as well as took off from Muharraq Air Base for
also managed to sport some nose art, dropping a total of forty-eight LGB’s the nine-hour non-stop return flight to
being called ‘Dirty Harriet’. By the end of their own, and no aircraft were lost their home base at RAF Lossiemouth,
of the campaign, the twelve Buccaneers during the campaign. Finally, on the accompanied by Victor K.2 Tankers.
had flow 250 sorties and had designated 17th March 1991, all twelve aircraft

XX895 Jaws/Lynn sharksmouth

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BUSH WAR BUCCANEERS

SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCE

espite its undoubted success

D with the Royal Navy and

the RAF the Buccaneer
was the subject of just one
export order, when South Africa took
on charge a batch of a modified S.2
version, which saw service from 1965 to
1991. During the early 1980s the SAAF
began a modernisation program to
bring it in line with other Western air
forces. The S.Mk 50 differed primarily
in having a twin-chamber Bristol
Siddeley BS.605 Rocket Motor in the
rear fuselage, to enable the aircraft to
take off with a maximum all-up weight
from hot and high airfields. In the
maritime strike role, SAAF Buccaneers
were armed with the French radio-
guided AS-30 missile, and in March
1971, Buccaneers fired twelve AS-30s
at a stricken tanker ‘Wafra’ but failed
to sink it. The AS-30 missile was also
used in ground attacks for effective
precision strikes, one example being
in 1981 when multiple missiles were
used to strike a number of radar
stations in Southern Angola. For
overland attacks, the SAAF Buccaneers
carried up to four 450kg bombs in delivery by either the Buccaneer or zone. This operation was dubbed
the rotary bomb bay and four bombs, the SAAF Canberra bombers. SAAF ‘Reindeer’ and marked the Buccaneer’s
flares, or SNEB rocket packs on the Buccaneers also saw active service introduction to the conflict and was
underwing stores pylons. During during the South African Border Wars, the first of twenty-six operations in
the 1990s, it was revealed that South frequently flying over Angola and which Buccaneers were involved. The
Africa had manufactured six air- Namibia launching attacks on SWAPO Buccaneer was much appreciated for
deliverable tactical nuclear weapons guerrilla camps in the 1970s and 1980s. its ability to carry heavy load-outs
between 1978 and 1993, designed for During a ground offensive, Buccaneers over a long range and could remain in
would often fly CAS missions armed theatre for longer than other aircraft,
with anti-personnel rockets, as well as making it attractive for the CAS role.
performing bombardment operations.
The SAAF Buccaneers played a major
role in the Battle of Cassinga in 1978,
being employed to undertake repeated
strikes on armoured vehicles, including
tanks, and to cover the withdrawal of
friendly ground forces from the combat

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WINTER
WARRIOR

James Bamford builds a ‘Cold War’

Buccaneer S.2B using the 1:72 Airfix kit
hen a new tooled 1:72 Buccaneer was versions. Construction started off in the usual

BLACKBURN
W announced by Airfix in their 2019
releases, I was a very happy man. With
it being the S.2C, Royal Navy version,
there was bound to be an RAF offering not too
far away and so roll on 2020 and out comes a
fashion of the cockpit assembly. It’s probably
now that I should mention that I added the
Eduard cockpit interior set for the S.2C kit to
this build as the kit was so new out and I wanted
to build it straight away at the time that the S.2B
BUCCANEER
S.2B re-boxing of Airfix’s great new tooling for the etched set hadn’t yet been released. However, I
MANUFACTURER: Airfix
RAF S.2B version. And there was only ever still cracked on and started by assembling the
one option that I wanted to build first from ejector seats. Three pieces in total, two sides
SCALE: 1:72 it but more of that in a bit! The box is full of and a main seat piece. These were painted first
KIT TYPE: Plastic injection plastic and with this, gives you the options for in the overall interior colour, Hataka C054 Grey,
moulded folded and unfolded wings, dropped or raised then the matt black areas with the main seat in
KIT NUMBER: A06022 flaps, open or closed speed brake and a few a dark green/khaki colour. This was then given a
extra underwing options for the RAF specific light wash with Ammo by Mig Deep Brown. The

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 I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THE
EXPERIMENTAL RAF WINTER
CAMOUFLAGE SCHEMES

The Airfix
internals are
pretty good

etched seat belts were then installed

and also given a wash to reduce the
harsh contrast of the brightly coloured
etch and the seat itself. Once the wash
had been laid down, the etch blended
in much better. The rest of the interior I added
parts were all cut off and glued in their a bit of
weight to
respective places before also receiving the nose
the Hataka Grey. Again, once dry, I
was able to add the interior photo etch
which really brought the cockpit to life.
Some of the paint was scratched away
along with a few pieces of plastic being
cut off, to allow the etch to sit properly
and bond properly using superglue
to the plastic. Nose weight was also
added at this point to prevent it being
a tail sitter. A large screw with Blu-Tac
and some Liquid Gravity from Deluxe
Materials sorted that problem out. Even
if it was still tail heavy, the scheme I
planned to do would involve the wing
fuel tanks in which I could add more
weight if necessary. Once all was dry,

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the control panels were fit in place The Cockpit and ejector
along with the ejector seats and the seats painted up
front fuselage halves were sealed shut.
The Airfix kit is clever in its
construction as the cockpit section,
from the engine intakes forward is one
separate construction in itself, which
marries up to the full rest of the build.
This meant that whilst I was building
and detailing the cockpit, I was able to
pretty much build up the whole rest of front and rear
the kit as my photos show. The fuselage also provides a very
comes in a top and bottom half with all good and strong join for
the internal build being sandwiched the top fuselage half to be
inside. The two-part engine intakes attached to. The top fuselage part is
were closed and inserted into the then glued and secured into place. The
bottom of the front section of the lower bulged bomb bay door is also closed up then finished, and the third rear part
fuselage followed by a multistep build at this point. This part of the build is can begin. The rear end starts at then
of the engines come wheel wells. As engine outtakes and consists of the rest
the engines can be visibly seen from of the tail section. The rear fuselage
the wheel wells, I fully advise and tail section is in two halves and
you to paint this section now, Ready to add glued together, followed by the elevator
as if you follow my mistake, some paint and rudder. Finally, the three-piece
it can be pretty difficult to airbrake, which I am modelling
paint the engines separately shut, is attached. With all the
later down the line! With main constructions completed, I
the engines and wheel well was able to join the three assemblies
assembly complete, this all together with ease. The cockpit section
slots in to two bulkheads. slipped in between the engine intakes
These bulkheads at the and joined up with no problem at all.
The join was hidden as it was designed
to follow an existing panel line and so
fit right in. The tail section also had a
good fit to it at the other end of things.
Various bits of filler were used around a
few sections of the aircraft just to cover
some minor gaps, but nothing huge. My
second mistake also occurred at this
point as I stupidly decided to attach the
refuelling probe in front of the canopy.

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In hindsight, I should have left this off until
the very end as I managed to snap it off a good
three or four times before completing the build.
Once the canopy was masked up, it was I added a
time to start painting! Alclad Black Primer and primer coat….
Microfiller was sprayed in a few layers over
the entirety of the aircraft and to my surprise
there were no areas that needed sorting out.
A quick sanding with a high grit sandpaper
to get the surface totally smooth and the
colours could come out to play. We started
underneath with Hataka Light Aircraft
Grey. These are my absolute go to for
paints as you can do anything with
them. You can lay them down thick, or
thin them to within an inch of their lives and
you’ll still get a perfect, hard-wearing result
out of them. Hataka’s Orange Line Thinner is
nicknamed ‘unicorn tears’ by myself and my
modelling mates as it seems it is the ultimate
thinner that can thin anything and everything
efficiently. The Light Aircraft Grey was thinned
down to about 80% thinner, 20% paint and
slowly built up in layers to give the underside …followed by
of the Bucc a little bit of visual interest, even the winter
camouflage
though it’ll rarely be seen. This is where we see
what scheme I chose. I have always loved the
experimental RAF winter camouflage schemes.
Most notably these were worn by Jaguars,
Tornado GR.1s and Harriers when operating
in Norway but Buccaneer S.2B XV160 was also
trialled in the experimental winter scheme.
With this, I started with the white base
layer using Tamiya’s XF-2 Flat White
using the same technique as with
the light grey underneath and again
thinned with Orange Line Thinner, OLT

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A look inside the wheel well

for short. Once dry, the grey areas were

masked with Blu-Tac and filled with Rubber
masking tape. This would give me a Black, as I was able to get a
nice edge to the paint scheme – not too nice, neat edge to it. I did add
hard but not too soft. Hataka BS Dark a few bits of detail to the gear
Sea Grey was then painted over the top, legs themselves as they are quite
again, using the same process as before, sparse of any detail. I added a
light layers to build the paint and give brake line and a few of the holes were
interest to the surface detail between drilled all the way through as they are
each set of panel lines. I masked off the on the real Buccaneer but not on the instead. I believe they give a better
wheel bays, engine intakes, leading kit parts. Very easy upgrades that adds representation of the real aircraft and
edges, exhausts and a few other areas for a decent bit of detail to that area of the generally is more appealing to the eye.
painting. The wheel bays were painted build when you look close enough. Once However, all the decals went down a
in Hataka Light Grey with an added this was complete, I attached the landing treat with a little Micro Set and Sol just
wash to pick out the lovely detail. I then gear and doors in place so I could finally to get them into the various panel lines.
masked as best I could, the engines and have the Buccaneer on her own feet. Once all the decals were down, all
layered on multiple colours of Alclad These were attached with superglue to I had to do was give it a nice Hataka
metals. I started with an aluminium, give the best and the strongest bond as Matt coat, again thinned with OLT,
followed by a light topcoat of copper this is where all the weight would be on. unmask the canopy, stick the underwing
and pale burnt metal, finished off with Alclad Aqua Gloss was used to give fuel tanks on, and re-attach the fuel
a small amount of dry brushing with the aircraft an overall gloss finish to probe for the thousandth time! All
gun metal. The engine intakes and ready it for decals. The main roundels in all, this is a cracking little kit and
leading edges of the wings were painted and squadron symbol at the front were well worth anyone’s money. I have the
in Alclad Silver and the odd few bits taken from the Airfix kit itself along with Royal Navy version in my collection
were finished off with either white or all the other stencil data. However, the awaiting me one day and I also plan to
Tamiya Buff depending on the need. underside and fuselage codes along with build a Gulf War schemed Buccaneer
Now all the major painting was the yellow walkway lines were taken at some point, but the real question is,
complete, I put the wheels together. from the Kits World decal set as this set who will bring out a 1:48 Buccaneer
Two halves sandwiched the main wheel gives the correct decals for XV160 when first? Come on Airfix, you have the
inside itself which allowed me to spin she wore the winter scheme. Although scans, you know you want to!
the wheel to make sure the flat part the Kits World decals gave the squadron
would be the part that would touch the markings as well, I found the colours
ground. This also was a great help when to be a bit too pale and ‘off’ and hence
painting the wheel in Tamiya XF-85 my choice of using the Airfix decals

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48 F-104S ASA-M
SCALE

Rene van der Hart adds a

weathered finish to the 1:48
Kinetic F-104S ASA-M

AN ITALIAN
STAR
F-104S ASA-M
MANUFACTURER: Kinetic
SCALE: 1:48
KIT TYPE: Plastic injection
moulded
KIT NUMBER: 48093

above. Right from the start you must I discovered that the decal sheet

S
ince Kinetic released the
F-104G Starfighter Gold decide which version you want to wasn't only lacking any stencils but
Series in 2019, several other build and study the instructions that the markings were too small as
versions of this kit have carefully. Not everything is clear well. This meant I had to search for
been produced like the TF-104 two- at first sight, and I missed a few two sets of decals. Armycast #48003
seater, the Japanese F-104J and the details which I had to correct later. is a very nice set with markings for
Italian F-104S. The latter version can Prior to building a kit, I start nearly twenty international aircraft.
be seen as the ultimate Starfighter. collecting reference photos of the real Finding the proper stencils proved to
The F-104S had an upgraded engine aircraft from the Internet. This not be a bit more challenging but I finally
and radar and could carry the AIM- only provided me with information managed to find a set from Tauro
7 Sparrow missile. Later versions about certain details but also about #48-569. The stencils are slightly
of this aircraft were the F-104S ASA weathering and fading of paint. too dark, but it is what it is. Kinetic's
and finally the F-104ASA/M. This Looking through all the photographs I Starfighter is very well detailed but,
model stayed in service until 2004 gathered, I decided I wanted to build a as with almost all kits, there is some
when it was replaced by the F-16. well weathered grey version, and more room for improvement. An Aires resin
Kinetic's kit contains extra parts precisely, the F-104S ASA/M variant. exhaust and Eduard ejection seat as
to build all three versions mentioned While looking for information, well as an Eduard Look instrument

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 AN ITALIAN STAR

A WASH, MADE FROM ABTEILUNG

502 STARSHIP FILTH OIL PAINT
AND WHITE SPIRIT, WAS THEN
BRUSHED OVER THE MODEL

Preparing the resin parts

The completed
cockpit
panel were purchased. A metal pitot
tube from Master was ordered too.
The cockpit was primed black and
painted grey first and the switches and
buttons were brush painted light grey
and red according to reference images.
The details are very sharp, which makes
painting them very easy. Plastic strips
were added to the sidewalls of the cockpit Eduard’s
as these are not present in the kit but are ejector seat
is simply a
clearly visible in my references. Eduard's
piece of art
ejection seat is simply a piece of art. The
details are incredibly fine and sharp.
Also, the coloured etched seat belts look
very nice. After painting a clear coat was
airbrushed on all parts. An oil paint wash
was then applied on the cockpit parts,
including the seat and the coloured seat

Ready for some paint

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SCALE

The first colour

applied was Mr
Hobby H335,
Medium Sea Grey

Applying a coat of
Alclad Black Primer

Adding a Starship Filth wash

belts. This gives everything a well- stabiliser, fuel tanks, pylons and wheel final light grey colour, praying it would
used look. After the wash was fully bay doors were all assembled and work out as I hoped it would. As a side
dry, a flat clear coat was added. The prepared for painting. Italian aircraft note, you also have to take weathering
finished cockpit was fitted into the like the Tornado and Starfighter are into account as this will darken the
fuselage, followed by both main and painted in shade of grey I didn't have colour significantly. The clear parts
nose gear bays. With these parts in in my stock of paints. This meant I were masked and glued in place. Next,
place, the fuselage was closed up. had to rely on my reference photos all prepared parts were primed black
This time is as good as any to and eyes to come as close to the colour with Alclad Primer. After this was dry,
mention the excellent fit of this kit. real aircraft as possible. I decided to the surface was buffed smooth and
Small amounts of filler are needed to build up the paint, starting with a checked for any defects or seamlines.
fill some seam lines, but no large gaps darker grey, working my way to the The first colour applied was Mr
have to be filled. The main wings, with
their poseable flaps and slats, and
nosecone were fitted next, completing
the build of the airframe. Several parts
that had to be painted the same colour
as the aircraft like the horizontal

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 AN ITALIAN STAR

AFTER ALL DECALS WERE IN

PLACE, I CAN ONLY SAY I'M
HAPPY I TOOK THE EXTRA MILE

Hobby H335, Medium Sea Grey. This was

applied in a very thin and cloudy pattern.
All subsequent coats were applied in the The decals
same manner. The next colour used was came from
Tauro
H306 and the final colour H325. The last
colour grey has a bit of a tan hue, which
I noticed on several aircraft. After the
paint had cured, a few thin coats of Alclad
Aqua Gloss were airbrushed over the
model. A wash, made from Abteilung 502
Starship Filth oil paint and White Spirit,

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SCALE

was then brushed over the model.

Any excess wash was wiped off
after a few minutes, leaving Detailing the landing gear
behind a nice, dirty surface. I
wasn't completely satisfied yet,
so I used highly diluted H325 to
lighten up some random panels
and other areas, again looking
at images of the actual aircraft.
A few drops of white were added
to the paint next, and even
more variations were created
with this mix. Applying the
markings and stencils was next.
In their infinite wisdom,
Tauro has put all stencils in
random order scattered over two
sheets and finding the correct
stencils one by one added several

A matt coat brought

everything together

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 AN ITALIAN STAR

KINETIC’S STARFIGHTER KIT IS

WITHOUT A DOUBT THE BEST KIT
ON THE MARKET IN THIS SCALE

hours to a job! Anyway, after all the aircraft next as was the pitot
decals were in place, I can only say tube. Now it was finally time to
I'm happy I took the extra mile. remove the masking tape from the
The landing gear and exhaust were clear parts and add the parts to the
painted next, using several Alclad inside of the canopy. Assembling,
metallic colours. These parts were painting and weathering the
also weathered using the same boarding ladder concluded the build.
wash as before. The landing gear Kinetic's Starfighter kit is
was then fitted halfway through without a doubt the best on the
adding the decals. Once the aircraft market in this scale. Unfortunately,
was standing on its wheels, the the decals are not the best, however,
chance of damage is smaller in my I can still recommend this kit for its
experience. The separately painted details and ease of construction.
and finished parts were fitted onto

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32 BAe Hawk T2
SCALE

Lee Powell builds the 1:32 Revell

BAe Hawk T2 from No.25 Squadron,
RAF Valley

RAF
BLACK HAWK
T
his kit was originally released by as per the instructions apart from the seat
Kinetic back in 2013 and I must rear cushion. Strange why Revell did not
admit I liked the look of it but never mention installing this part and showing
really got round to building one. it as blacked out on the instructions? The
Thankfully Revell have now re-boxed it with seats look suitably busy and quite accurate
what appears to be markings for a nicely when complete from checking references
decorated No.IV Squadron 100th Anniversary online. These were painted using various
BAE HAWK jet as well as a plain black version from Tamiya acrylics and left out to be installed
T2
No.25 Squadron. Upon opening the box, I was at the end of the build. The cockpit was
MANUFACTURER:
Revell greeted by five sprues in light grey plastic, a next to be built, again this had nice detail
clear plastic sprue, a sheet of etched parts and in it and has the addition of the control
SCALE: 1:32
a nice decal sheet as well as an instruction column, HOTAS stick and the rudder pedals
KIT TYPE: Plastic booklet. Initial inspection of the parts was for the front and rear cockpits, the last
injection moulded really encouraging with some really crisp, thing to be added to this is the rear cockpit
with etch
fine surface detail with no hint of any flash bulkhead which fitted without any issues.
KIT NUMBER: 03852 anywhere. The etched sheet contains belts The intakes and rear jet pipe were next
and detailing for the seats and HUD as well to be assembled before construction of the
as some vents around the aircraft and the upper panel behind the cockpit, and then
formation slime lights, although these the addition of the intakes and jet pipe into
are not mentioned in the instructions. the fuselage halves along with the cockpit
Construction began with instrument assembly. Some weight was added into the
panels and the coaming around them, nose just in case it was a ‘tail sitter’, as none
although the decals do not correspond with was mentioned in the instructions and then
the raised details, however, the HUD’s etch the two fuselage halves were sealed up. The
mount looks fantastic on top of the front intake halves did not fit together perfectly
coaming! The seats were then assembled but with some manipulation and taping these

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 RAF BLACK HAWK

I DECIDED ON BUILDING THE NO.25

SQUADRON JET OPTION AS I LIKED THE
SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE MARKINGS

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were acceptable. The outer intakes

C1 and C2 were then added to the
fuselage and these took some filling
and sanding to get them flush with the
rest of the fuselage. The rear airbrake
assembly was next to be added and
this is a little too small for the gap, so
needed building up and filling to get fixed onto the fuselage. The upper completed. The flaps were next to be
it to look right. Moving on, the main wing to fuselage joins were great with constructed and I opted to build these
undercarriage bays are assembled into only minimal filler required, but the deployed. The fit here was exceptional
the lower wings next with no issues. lower wings to fuselage and intakes and very strong when the cement had
The upper wing sections were then fit was again not great with lots of dried. The large centreline pod was
added, and the entire wing was then filling and sanding needed here. next, along with other small details,
Construction then continued with finishing with the wing tip missile
the detailing around the tail assembly rails and two nice looking Sidewinders.
and airbrake, which all fitted nicely Painting began with masking-off
together before the undercarriage of the canopy using an Eduard mask
was constructed and painted, and and some Blu-Tac to cover the already
then left off until painting had been painted undercarriage bays. I then

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 RAF BLACK HAWK

decal session was

straightforward
and completed
in an hour with
all decals settling
down beautifully
gave the kit a coat of Tamiya Fine Grey using Micro Set and
Primer, which highlighted some areas Sol and allowed to dry
that needed filling and re-sanding overnight. To seal in the
before another coat of Tamiya Primer decals and to give an extra
was applied. When I was happy with layer of protection I gave the
the look, I sprayed the white area on aircraft a coat of Tamiya TS-13 Clear
the canopy, and when this was dry, I from the rattle can, and this dried to
masked that off in preparation for the a beautifully shining finish, which
black! After looking at pictures of the I was very happy with. The
RAF Hawk T2 these looked like they canopy masks were then
are kept in a pristine near gloss black removed and after a
finish, so I decided to skip any pre- coat of matt clear and
shading and go straight in for the Gloss being left to dry,
Black. I have used Tamiya TS-14 Black the Sidewinders
before with great results, after adding were attached to
a first coat I left it to dry overnight. the wing-tip rails.
The next day it looked great but there I had a Flightpath Hawk
were some thin patches visible, so I accessory Set including intake and
added another coat and allowed this exhaust covers and an access ladder/
to dry overnight again. Now I was very work platform. These was assembled
happy with the very smooth finish! and added along with some
Detail painting of the lights and scratch-built probe covers
any other little details such as aerials and some Remove
around the aircraft were done using Before Flight tags.
Tamiya Acrylics. The undercarriage The build was then
was then fitted, along with the placed on a Coastal
undercarriage doors, and the fit here Kits Display base,
was exceptional! I decided on building which looked fantastic and
the No.25 Squadron jet option as I had really finished the kit off.
already built a 1:72 version and liked Thanks to Revell for
the simple but effective markings. The the build sample.

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72 AH-1Z Viper
SCALE

Kitti Tatsumaki builds the 1:72

Dream Model AH-1Z from
HMLA-169 stationed
at MCAS Iwakuni
during 2017

MARINE CORPS
VIPER
AH-1Z VIPER
MANUFACTURER: Dream Model
SCALE: 1:72
KIT TYPE: Plastic injection
moulded
KIT NUMBER: DM720012

digital extra
Expanded Details of the
AH-1Z can be found in our
digital edition

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 MARINE CORPS VIPER

I USED SOME 3D PRINTED ENGINES

AND OTHER ACCESSORIES, WHICH I
HAVE NEVER DONE BEFORE ON ANY
PREVIOUS BUILDS

3D printed
engines

Checking for size....

THE BELL AH-1Z VIPER

T
he Bell AH-1Z Viper is an
American twin-engine attack
helicopter, based on the AH-1W
Super Cobra, that was developed
for the United States Marine Corps as
part of the H-1 upgrade program. The
AH-1Z features a four-blade, bearingless,
composite main rotor system, uprated ....on the model 3D printed engine bay...
transmission, and a new target sighting
system. The AH-1Z, one of the latest
members of the prolific Bell Huey
family, is also called Zulu Cobra, based
on the military phonetic alphabet
pronunciation of its variant letter.

THE HMLA-169
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron
169 (HMLA-169) is a United States Marine fitted into
Corps helicopter squadron consisting of place
AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and UH-1Y
Huey utility helicopters. The squadron
is based at Marine Corps Air Station

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SCALE

3D printed FOD covers

I then attached the engine bays

onto the fuselage and added the
engines, which looked really good.
The cockpit was painted with Gunze
317 FS36231 and the instrument panels
and cyclic sticks were painted with Gaia
Camp Pendleton, California and BUILDING THE VIPER 002 Pure Black. I then dry-brushed
falls under the command of Marine As usual, dry fitting is the first step the black parts with silver to simulate
Aircraft Group 39 (MAG-39) and the no matter what youre building. wear and tear and also added some
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW). Everything looked good, with no subtle highlights. I then applied the
fitting problems. I decided to show instrument panel decals using decal
THE KIT the engine hatch open, so I 3D printed softener. The seats were painted with
Dream Models kit #DM720012 is a new a General Electric T700-GE-401C Gunze 40 German Grey, and I hand
tool released in 2020 with three decal turboshaft engine! A day well-spent! painted the seat belts and the seat
options, some very fine etched parts I also 3D printed an engine bay as frames with Vallejo 70.950 Black. The
and highly detailed pieces with crisp it saved scratch building one with seat belts were etched parts by the way,
panel lines and rivets. You have the plastic card. It took a couple of trys, very easy to bend. You can always use a
option for folded rotors, and ground but in the end I was very happy! lighter to heat them up to make them
equipment, just in case you want to softer if you wish. I then touched up
make your Viper in parked mode. some of the parts with Red, Yellow
and White to increase the detail. I then
3D printed dry brushed the black parts to simulate
rotor holders wear, and then added a top coat of
and adding the
Jumpwind NEO-012 Matt. Some of the
external etched
parts etched parts were then attached onto
the fuselage using Madworks CG-002.

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Time now for fuselage and here

I used Madworks CG-001 Black
Superglue, and if applied in the right
amount into the gaps and left it dry
for fifteen minutes you can then start
sanding. I also used Madworks sanding some diluted Mr Surfacer 1500 Grey Grey on panel lines, and simulated
sponges - #400, #600 and #800, which where I had applied the CG-001 for a the cool and warmer shading
are even smoother than using nails final check. For the folded blade rack with Gunze 43 Wood Brown and
buffer blocks. I then hand painted on supports, as they didn't come with Gunze 72 Intermediate Blue. Small
the kit I had to 3D print them, and I amount of Gunze 305 and Gunze
also made some hinges so that I could 316 were then added for highlights
attach the support to the rack. I also and shadows. I then added the
3D printed the exhaust FOD covers. main colours, these being very
Note: PE4 and PE5 are not shown on diluted Gunze 306 for the fuselage,
the instructions, but you actually need sprayed with very low air pressure
to attach them on the fuselage in the and Gunze 337, which has a bluish
two slots under the right engine. green hue, rather than Gunze 306.
To simulate highlights and
PAINTING shadows I used very diluted Gunze
After an overall coat of Mr Surfacer 316 and Gunze 305, sprayed at very
1500 Grey I only spotted some very low air pressure, on the panel lines
minor flaws, then I used a toothbrush and rivets. The engine compartments
to remove any particles from the were painted with Gunze 27 Interior
surfaces. I then added some pre- Green and pre-shading with Gunze
shading with Gunze 40 German 120 RLM80 Olive Green. I normally

The engines in place.... ...with the opened up access doors

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avoid using Black or German Grey as a

pre-shading medium for light colours
because they are too dark. The Hydra
70 rocket pods and AGM-114 Hellfire
missiles were painted with Gunze
120 RLM80 Olive Green. The folded
blade racks and their supports were
painted with Finishers' Foundation
White. For the engines, I use Gaia
002 Pure Black as base coat followed
by Gunze 28 Steel and Gunze SM204 decals were then left overnight to dry,
Super Stainless 2 at the ends. then a coat of Mr Thinner T104 was
sprayed onto the entire model to help then added another coat of Gaia 007
DECALS the decals settle as the thinner helped to seal everything before I proceeded
After a coat of Gaia 007 Clear to seal the decals to adapt and perfectly to apply a pin-wash to the panel lines
everything in I left the model to dry adhere to the surface of the model. I using Tamiya 87131 Black Panel Line
overnight before proceeding with the Accent. To add some weathering I used
decals. Dream Model's decals were AK Interactive AK2033 Aircraft Engine
nicely thin and easy to work with. The

Adding a
primer coat

Adding the
decals....

Painting the engine bays Painting the rotor holders

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Wash to simulate some warm

colour fading. For the engine
cowling, I used 0.3mm brass
tube to make the supports,
which I painted matt black.

FINISHING OFF
The strings on the folded-blade
racks were from Infini-
Model Korea, they have
various of accessories and
I am using their Black Medium Lycra
Rigging SKU IR-1101B. I then applied a
coat of Jumpwind Neo 012 Matt
Clear, which I really
love. For the Remove
Before Flight tags, I
used the Eduard 73008
R set. I used a total of
twelve tags on this aircraft.
With that, my AH-1Z was
done. This aircraft is a new ...which were nicely thin and settled well
milestone for me as I used
some 3D printed engines and
other accessories, which I have never
done before on any previous builds.

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INSIDE THE
FULCRUM
Pascal Klasen Opens Up An
East German 1:48 Great Wall
Hobby MiG-29C

I
n 1988 the Jagdgeschwader 3. from resin replacement on the market, and I
Preschen in the German Democratic don’t know why. The whole instrument
Republic received their first MiG-29As. panel cover is pure fiction, so I decided
I really liked the four-tone camouflage to wait with the build until there was
of the East German MiG’s, therefore, it was a an aftermarket cockpit available. When
‘must have’ for my model collection, I chose I couldn’t wait any longer to build this
a MiG-29 with the tail number ‘684’ with an beautiful aircraft, a backup plan came from
interesting lighter camouflage scheme and my good friend Christian Gerard. He modified
MIG-29C a ‘Q’ marking, which stands for good quality the Eduard resin cockpit designed for the
FULCRUM
maintenance and readiness of the aircraft. Academy kit and put it in the Great Wall Hobby
MANUFACTURER:
Great Wall Hobby For my Fulcrum I had to decide between kits fuselage. Eduard did a good job, but still the
from Academy and Great Wall Hobby, and I instrument panel cover was the wrong design
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choose the Great Wall Hobby offering as the old and too short for the Great Wall Hobby kit.
KIT TYPE: Plastic Academy one has lots of mistakes. That said the There was a huge gap that needed to be filled
injection moulded Great Wall Hobby kit also has issues, but the and the instrument panel cover reworked.
KIT NUMBER: basic shape is good, and the detailing worked Therefore, I started filling the gap with a two-
L4813 for me. One problem of the kit is the cockpit, part putty, and once dry I created a half round
and until now there has been no corrected form from plastic card. Around the cover there

Working on the cockpit instruments

There was
quite a gap
that needed
working on…..

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I CHOSE A MIG-29 WITH THE

TAIL NUMBER ‘684’ SPORTING
AN INTERESTING LIGHTER
CAMOUFLAGE SCHEME

The seats have

a number of
parts….

was an air tube that was made by heating Painting this was also tricky as the intake
some round plastic sprue. The holes on top starts with a light grey section, followed
were simulated with self-printed black by a silver metal section and lastly a green
rivet decals. I then painted the cockpit with section. Tamiya Cement Easy Sanding was
Lifecolor UA026 used as a base colour and the used to fill the gaps on the engine cover,
various buttons, levers and knobs were brush which was also a problem. Next issue were
painted using Lifecolor tones. Another big the flare dispensers on the topside, and
problem with the kit was the air intake and again the fit was very poor and required
wheelbay area, as the fit was horrible, and more filling and sanding. MiniWorld has
a lot of Tamiya putty and glue was needed created a super replacement set for the pitots,
inside the intakes to get a seamless junction. as unlike the Master Models parts this is a

….as you
can see! …and they
look really
good when
carefully
painted

Adding the tubing around the windscreen

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one-piece affair. I also now added a gloss

coat to the canopy and pre-painted and
added all of the etched framing pieces.
On this model I wanted to open some
panels behind the cockpit and around the
engine area, and I found some excellent
references on a CD called ‘Unveiled Secrets
I cut out various panels where I wanted to #1: Mig-29’ by Kreativ Multimedia. So, I
show the interiors began by removing panels with a sharp
knife and a saw. I then built up the internal
structures using plastic card. In case of
the bays behind the cockpit, I created an
number of boxes using Evergreen strip
and profile. The wiring was done using Another panel being worked on
various types of lead wire and the cable
clamps were thin strips of Tamiya tape.
Tom Anyz offers an awesome range of
3D cable connectors, decals and braided
lines, and many of his parts were used
Creating some of the electronic boxes….

The finished look of two open panel

…and adding them into the structure…. …as you can see

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Adding some hydraulic lines Applying more rivet detail Adding white after a panel line pre-shade

Applying some
streaking to the
underside

to detail the engine. Regarding the

engine bay itself, I found out that it’s
needed to cut off from the last section of
the main wheel bay, otherwise it will be
visible and unrealistic. The sidewalls were
covered by plastic card, and along the Ready to apply the
sides several thin plastic strips simulated camouflage
the metal bars. As an any other project
I use my favorite 3D rivets by Archer.
Because I already had the Academy kit,
I used it as donor vehicle for the cover
plates of the scratch-built bays.
For this project I used Hataka colours
and in order to get the correct tones I
mixed the C087 Polish AFV Dark Brown
with a few drops of Tamiya XF-64 Red
Brown, C091 Pale Green with Mr Hobby
H58 Interior Green. For the sand tone
I mixed Tamiya XF-57 Buff with Mr
Hobby H310 Brown. The first step was a I used various mixes to
pre-shade of XF-24, and after that all I get the correct shades
for the camouflage
added Tamiya XF-02 White. I then used
colours
thin strips of Tamiya masking tape to
do the outlines of the camouflage. Using
this technique, it was possible to create
the exact camouflage pattern shown in
my references. Once the paint had dried,
I added a gloss coat to seal the colours
in. The engines were primed in several
dark grey tones, followed by Alclad II

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Applying the decals…. …followed by a panel line wash

Airframe Aluminum and Gold Titanium for a a decal sheet with several NVA roundels and
realistic metallic shine. Tamiya XF-08 Blue, AK markings, which I could use, so I only needed to
Interactive AK473 Copper and AK674 Metallic do the red and white serial numbers. Regarding
Purple were then used for heat staining. Some stencils two existing sets from Begemot and
details like frames or wires were painted HAD Decals covered all that was needed. It was
with Vallejo Chrome using a small brush. AK no secret that the East German Airforce had
Interactive AK479 Aluminum was then used the best maintained and operational aircraft
for the metal plates around the gun, and I of the Warsaw pact nations, so only light
can really recommend a Molotow Chrome weathering was needed here. An overall wash
Marker for hydraulic cylinders on the was applied with a mix of Abteilung 502 Sepia
landing gear and the canopy mirrors. and Dark Mud oil paints, and I also added a few
Regrettably there is no decal sheet for streaks here and there. To add some chipping on
East German Airforce MiG’s, so I had to some of the panels, I used a Prismacolor Silver
design my own. I drew the big red and the pencil. A new company from Czech Republic,
small white numbers in Adobe Illustrator LP Models provided the 3D printed ladders
and sent them to a decal printing and wheel chocks, and this stuff is awesome
company. Luckily the company, Tom and a real eyecatcher to any model. And with
Modellbau from Germany also produce that my opened-up MiG was complete!

The engine had

additional detail
added…..

The engine access

panels were taken form
an Academy kit

…and was painted with Alclad metallic colours

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The
detailed-
up landing
gear

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Marco
Rondinelli
builds the 1:72
Eduard Aero
L-29 Delfin

SLOVAKIAN
TOP GUN
T
he Aero L-29 Delfin was a military jet deal of patience, but the result is assured and
trainer aircraft, designed and built the cockpit in this case really hit a high level of
in Czechoslovakia, and became the detail. Once completed, it was on to the nose, and
AERO L-29
DELFIN
standard trainer of the Warsaw Pact here I decided to leave the front compartment
MANUFACTURER: Eduard
countries. It had a simple construction was easy open. I then carried on adding all the pieces that
to maintain and proved to be a stable platform needed to be inserted into the fuselage before SCALE: 1:72
with good flight chasracteristics and able to closing it up, especially the exhaust section. KIT TYPE: Plastic injection
operate from grass or semi-prepared runways. Joining of the fuselage halves posed no issues, moulded with etch
For this kit Eduard has used AMK's recent with just a little filing and sanding needed KIT NUMBER: 8099
2016 moulds. The surface details are excellent here and there. Next, came the assembly of the
and also for the level of interior detail is very
high, thanks to the presence of some nice etched
parts. The construction started with the cockpit,
initially with the assembly of the seats, and
then moved onto the instruments. Here you can
choose to paint the excellent embossed details, or
remove them where necessary to use the supplied
etched parts. Or of course you can use the kits
decals. I often choose a middle ground and take
advantage of the embossed details where I feel You have a
they have more effect than the etched parts. choice of decals,
etched parts of the
In this case, however, I took advantage of the
moulded on details in the
latter. Etched parts, you know, require a good cockpit

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I CHOSE TO REPRODUCE A
SLOVAKIAN AIRCRAFT FROM The side walls are

THE INTERNATIONAL FIGHTER also nicely done

PILOTS ACADEMY BASED AT

KOSICE, IN 1993
wings, and these had movable of the national flag. So, I began
surfaces that also can be detailed with a coat of white primer, and
with etched parts, anbd here I once dry I checked joints for
decided to leave the flaps in the any remedial work, and I then
lowered position. The join of continued with an overall coat of
the wings and tail planes to the grey, followed by white, red and
fuselage was almost perfect and blue according to my references
leaving aside any smaller details After that, I continued with
that really needed to be added the assembly of the
at the end of the build, the main undercarriage and
assembly was complete and it gear bay doors. As Joining the fuselage
was time to add some colour. for the airbrakes, halves only needed a touch
of filler here and there
In this case, since I chose to I decided to leave
reproduce a Slovakian aircraft them open, in order
from the International Fighter add more interest, along
Pilots Academy based at Kosice,
in 1993, painted in the colours

The wings with dropped

flaps and etched
acuators

I added and overall

coat of grey…

Ready for
some paint!

...followed by the
colours of the
Slovakian flag

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with the open nose compartment

and the lowered flaps. Assembly
then contiued with the wing tanks
and the various smaller parts. Next
came a gloss coat and the decals,
These went on without any problems
with the use of some decal softening
and fixing solutions. There are also a
lot of stencils to apply, and you really I only went for some
have to pay attention here light weathering on the
uppersufaces….
and excercise more
than a little patience!
As far as the
weathering is concerned,
I went with a light
approach, especially on
the upper surfaces, as the
aircraft, from the reference
images I had, appeared to
be quite clean. I was able to
add some more pronounced
weathering on the lower surfaces,
in the shape of fuel and lubricant
stains and streaks. I then applied a matt
coat and moved onto the construction
of the canopy. Eduard provide a set of
masks for the canopy, and this was
then suitably painted. I then set the
canopy in the open position, as I also
left other parts in this position where
possible. So, another realy nice
build and thanks to Eduard
for the build sample.

….but added more

on the undersides

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Floyd S. Werner, Jr takes

an in-depth look at the
1:48 HK Models B-17F

‘KNOCK-OUT
DROPPER’
T
he B-17 Flying Fortress. Is there a more cones. The instruction booklet is very helpful
iconic aircraft of World War II? I’ve and includes the inventory. There are two
always loved the aircraft, especially vinyl stickers for the Belle included. Decals are
the B-17F. The beginning of the air provided for two different aircraft, ‘Memphis
war in Europe was spearheaded by the B-17F, Belle’ and ‘Old Faithful’. But the important
and the most famous is the ‘Memphis Belle’, thing is how does it build? The grey plastic is
but there were other B-17s that flew much nice with excellent exterior detail. There are
longer than that. One of those was assigned some mould release marks throughout the
B-17F to the 303rd Bomb Group, ‘Knockout Dropper’ interior, but most are hidden. The engines
FLYING
was one of the first B-17s in the 303rd and was could be better. This is one place that I think the
FORTRESS
also the first to finish fifty, them seventy-five
MANUFACTURER:
HK Models missions over Nazi occupied Europe. Until
recently you were only able to build a B-17F by
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using the old Revell kit, but when HK Models
KIT TYPE: Plastic announced the B-17F, and after seeing it at
injection moulded
Scale Modelworld in 2019, I had to build one.
KIT NUMBER: In a sturdy carboard box, comes a beautifully
01F002 packaged model. The box art is an inspirational
painting of the ‘Memphis Belle’, and inside you
are treated to eight sprues of light grey plastic
and two sprues of clear plastic, plus two nose

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I WANTED TO USE AS MANY

AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS AS I
COULD SOURCE

old Revell kit is superior to the

HK offering. The interior of the HK kit
is very nice and has most of what you will
be able to see and lots of things you won’t be able
to see. The modular constructions will not be to
the liking of many, but it makes perfect business
sense. Some of the detail parts are simplified, and
you are treated to the two common nose setups.
Overall, I really love the kit, but let’s
build it and see what happens.
I wanted to use as many
aftermarket products as I could
source. So, I started with the
Eduard wooden floors, cockpit,
waist position and engines.
The Brassin landing gear

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talk about as we go along. lot of the etched parts, including the

As is usual, construction throttles were added to the cockpit.
began in the cockpit. In I scratchbuilt some cushions for the
comparison to the Revell kit, seats with Apoxy Sculpt and painted
the HK offering is far superior. a dull yellow. On those I added some
The cockpit is very complete; US ARMY AIR CORPS decals from
however, it is missing the throttle a Barracudacal P-40 sheet. Some
and propeller pitch control levers. adjusting of the Look instrument
Now truthfully you can’t see a lot panel was necessary but nothing
of the inside of the cockpit, but I drastic. Truth be told, much like the
wanted to try some new things rest of the interior, you can barely see
like the Look instrument panel it. Construction then moved to the
and some Eduard etch. Now the bomb bay. I was going to have my doors
first thing I will say is DON’T use closed, so I did not add the bombs.
the Eduard seats, because they Moving on back in the fuselage, the
and wheels are good replacements. have a cutout in the seatback for the radio compartment was next. I used
I had the Look instrument panel. I shoulder harnesses and these were the AK Interactive Anti-Slip Paste
also had to review the Quickboost not used on World War II aircraft. The again here. Had I waited just a little bit I
propellors and Aires engines so they cockpit was painted Bronze Green. You could have used the Eduard wood floors
were added as well. Now I needed to can use a variety of colours, some are in this area. There is a lot of Eduard
decide which markings to use. I did Tamiya IJN Navy Green or AK Bronze etch that gets added to this area, and
not want to do the ‘Memphis Belle’. Green. I used both throughout the build thankfully it all fitted perfectly, and it
So, I elected to do ‘Knockout Dropper’. for slight variation. I did apply some is visible through the top hatch. Still
A lot of things conspired to have me AK Interactive Anti-Slip Paste to the moving further aft, I started on the
select this aircraft, so I took it as a sign floor. This was ‘dirtied’ up with some ball mount and the waist gun positions
to build her. So, now I just needed to grey and browns for wear. One nice and added the Eduard parts as I saw
figure out what needed to be added or thing about the HK kit is the inclusion fit. I had to check a lot of resources for
upgraded. Doing a review of the HK of the oxygen bottles, which Revell the proper positions, and ultimately
kit would not be complete unless you doesn’t even represent. These were the entire area in front of the windows
were comparing it to the Revell kit. painted Tamiya Flat Yellow and a strip was hidden. There are a bunch of ways
Overall external detail is significantly of aluminum tape for the straps. A to mount the ammunition cans for the
better, especially if you like restrained
rivets. Yes, they are recessed but this
is not an issue for me. The rest we’ll

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My plan was to have the crew access Thankfully they were up to the task
door open. I should have looked before and the manhandling. The ‘turtledeck’
assembling the fuselage and doing or fuselage spine was next up. I do
waist guns. The kit ones did not seem the work. But I didn’t and because recommend that you modify kit part
correct for an early B-17F like ‘Knockout of that, there was no way to mount I29 and cut it back a bunch. If you don’t
Dropper’. The early ones seem to have it effectively, so eventually I did end the view out the window is halfway
mounted the cans to the ceiling aft of up closing the door hiding all that obstructed. That didn’t make sense
the guns. I used MicroWorld chutes beautiful detail back there. Building to me, so I just used a razor saw and
which are really accurate nickle ones up the tail wheel area and the tail gun cut the part back some to the forward
that look exactly like the real thing, position was relatively easy. I did use side of the window. After that the
but smaller. I had to scratchbuild the the kit ammo cans here because they look and fit was perfect. I left all the
mounts using strip styrene to slip were so far hidden in there it didn’t glass parts off the model until I was
inside the cans then superglue them make sense to use the etched ones. ready for final assembly and glued one
to the mounts. Eventually it looked I recommend that you add the tail side at a time. This allowed me to get
great. I think the cans may have been section to each fuselage half, PRIOR to a good fit as I went along. I did use a
a little too big for this purpose, but assembly. This will allow you to poke small amount of filler but not much.
they looked great when mounted. I and prod it into position to ensure Like the tail assembly, I found it
did scratchbuild the gun mounts and perfect alignment. The only issue I had easier to add the nose halves to their
armour panels that were installed. was that since I was using the Master respective fuselage halves to make
The real ‘Memphis Belle’ in the Air barrels, I had to add them now. They sure they all aligned. There is still
Force Museum has some great images proved to stick out and hit everything a need for filler because where it is
of these armour panels. I replaced for the rest of the construction process. broken down on the nose it is not a
the guns with Brassin ones designed natural panel line. This would require
for the kit. These, along with some some superglue, accelerator along with
Master barrels created mini replicas some scribing and re-riveting. There
of the real thing and looked great.

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are a lot of the Eduard parts added to

the nose and some scratchbuilding as
well, but in the end, I was happy with
the results. I did find the instructions
for mounting the nose cone and the
associated parts difficult to interpret
but think I got it reasonably close in
the end. Check your references as the
kit provides two different types of
Perspex nose cone. I used the Brassin
guns in the nose and had to use a
steel-colored bead to mount the
guns to the inside of the windows.
Compared to the Revell kit, even
out of the box this nose interior is
far superior to the old kit. Also missing masks. I must admit that the ball
was the heater exhaust for the nose. turret was one of the reasons I didn’t
You’ll have to check your references build the Monogram or Revell kits. I
as ‘Knockout Dropper’ had it on the could never figure out how to make
left side below the window, and the it work. HK has that figured out and
Belle has it on the right side aft of the thank goodness it all fits perfectly. The open position until it was too late.
windows. Obviously, a field mod. It rest of the ball and top turret built up So, it was added closed. The fit here
is easy to add once you realize where nicely. I did notice on the top turret wasn’t the greatest, but acceptable.
it is. Just drill a hole and add a bit of that I needed to sand the ammunition Building up the wings was easy.
Albion Alloy aluminum tubing. One boxes slightly, so that the turret would There were some modifications to be
other thing that you will NEED to do slide in the fuselage with no issues. I made as I was using the Aires engines
it to open the appropriate hole in the built up the tail wheel strut using the and the Brassin superchargers. One
ceiling. I didn’t then I had to figure Brassin brass landing gear. It worked thing to note, on the B-17F there are
out where the hole was supposed to perfectly and had the right amount no fuel vents on the outboard wing
be. I got it close. Also, the instructions of strength. The Brassin wheels were panels. These need to be filled with
don’t mention if your subject has the left off until later. One place that I Apoxy Sculpt and sanded flat. They
astrodome to open up that hole. So, was not happy with was the bomb bay were added to later G models. The
you’ll need to open them up PRIOR doors. I was never able to get them to landing gear bays have a lot of etched
to closing up the nose. You’ve been the way I wanted. I should have taken parts inside them. They fit well and
warned! Building up the tail planes my time or added them prior to adding look great but will never be seen
is easy. They are slightly thick on the the fuselage halves together. Another again. The inside was painted Alclad
trailing edge but not noticeable. issue that I had was the cockpit access aluminum, and the tank was painted
Moving on the two turrets, this door. My original plan was to have Tamiya Rubber Black. Initially, I was
was a challenge. The Eduard masks this open as well, but like the crew going to have the flaps down but there
made the ball turret very easy. It door in the back, I was in too much were a lot of mould marks in the wells,
would have taken all day to mask it of a hurry to figure out that I needed so I didn’t feel like filling them all, so
without them. Don’t skip out on the to scratchbuild a way to add it in the they were closed and none the wiser.
Very small amounts of filler were
needed on the leading edge along the
vent openings but not a lot. Overall,
so far, all the major assemblies were
done with very little filler of any
kind used, except for the
nose pieces. Adding the
Aires engines was
easy enough, if you
understood the directions. I totally
missed to leave the round extension
on the back of the engines and cut
them all off. Eventually I realised my
mistake and had to pin them back
into position. As a separate piece the
engines build up beautifully. I didn’t
experience any issues after I recovered
from the mount problem, and they
look significantly better
than the kit engines.
The Quickboost
propellors

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Grey No.43. But which paints to use? I Olive Drab paint to paint them as they
have used Mr Paint (MRP) as my paint are very different than the fuselage
of choice lately and I wanted to see colours. Lucky for me in the Squadron/
what the new AK Interactive paints Signal book, ‘Pride of Seattle - The
looked like. So, I started with some story of the First 300 B-17s’ has a
Alclad Grey Primer and Microfiller perfect overhead view of ‘Knockout
over the entire model to check for any Dropper’. So, I was able to load up the
imperfections, and there were some airbrush and paint the Medium Green
that needed to be addressed. This was 42 splotches. It is apparent there
followed up with Alclad Aluminum, were different painters, and the paint
and I must admit at this point I realised patterns were very distinct. I masked
that the aircraft would also look good off the vertical tail and painted it
in a natural metal finish. Then some straight AK Interactive Olive Drab. This
zinc chromate was added, and then I particular panel is usually noticeably
used Tamiya NATO Black to pre-shade darker than the fuselage. Once I was
were another addition to this area. the entire model. I then added extra, happy with all the colours it was time
The only thing I had to do was to add depth to the areas that were going to to seal it all up with some Tamiya Clear
the shaft to mount it to the engines. be getting ‘dirty’ from exhausts. Some thinned with Mr Leveling Thinner.
Once that was sorted out, they white marbling was added to fade some Now which decals to use? I had
built up perfectly. KOD did not have of the top colours. Then the bottom purchased the Zotz and the Kits-World
the Hamilton Standard propellor of the airplane was painted with MRP decals for ‘Knockout Dropper’. There
logo, it has the yellow stencil data, Neutral Grey (MRP-141). I followed this were things I liked and didn’t like about
but it went horizontally instead of up with MRP Olive Drab 41 (MRP-139) both sheets. I loved the faded look of the
vertically to the blade. I had never on the top surfaces. I’ve always wanted US insignia on the Zotz sheet. Zotz code
noticed that before, and these were to try using theses etched masks to get letters were the wrong colour and too
set aside until final assembly. random patterns. So, equipped with thick. Kit Worlds are too short in height
All openings were masked off with some Uschi van der Rosten and RB but the right color and thickness. The
Tamiya tape, foam and foam plugs masks I set about varying the paint. I Zotz nose art was the proper size. So, in
and some round paper circle masks used the AK Interactive colours here, the end I used some from both sets and
for the engines. It was now time to which were darker and some Model then disaster struck. Actually, it was
paint the model, but what colour to Master Olive Drab to spray through just poor modeling or lack of attention.
use? I know what is required for an the masks. This gave at least three I added the codes and noticed that they
early B-17. They came out of the factory different shades of Olive Drab. In were a little small and the wrong font on
in Olive Drab No.41, with Medium hindsight I should have started with the Zotz sheet. So, I switched over to the
Green No.42 applied in theatre for a lighter colour and then brought the Kits World ones. Then I added the Zotz
splotches of camouflage and the MRP in. I masked off the fabric control US insignia and didn’t pay attention to
undersurfaces of Neutral surfaces and used Model Master Faded their position, so they were too high.

I’VE ALWAYS LOVED THIS

AIRCRAFT, ESPECIALLY
THE B-17F

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I couldn’t live
with that, so I
ended up pulling
them off with masking tape. Since
they were over the codes, I pulled up
the US insignia, the codes and some
paint too. After much gnashing of
teeth, I decided that I would replace artist oils thinned with Terpenoid. This
them. Because I used the Zotz decals imparts a dirty feel to the model. I use
which were pinker than the insignia a toothpick and brush to ‘flick’ some
red of the Kits World ones, I couldn’t spots especially around the engine
leave the pink code on the wing. So, I areas to replicate thrown engine oil.
had to pull that one up too. Of course, I then deviated from my usual Things were then sealed up with
some paint came up with that as well. weathering sequence. A friend was also another coat of Alclad Flat. I then added
It was becoming a game of wills. After building a B-17 and asked how I would the smaller items that are needed. The
purchasing another Kits World, because do the oil streaks. Well, I figured out biggest things being the clear pieces.
the Zotz is sold out worldwide. I at least what a better way to do oil streaking They all fit well enough, and overall,
had matching US insignia. But what than with oils. The same Burnt Umber I was happy. Adding the guns and
to do about the codes? Well, I belong artist oils that I thinned down had barrels brought everything together.
to a group on Facebook that use vinyl thickened up, so I tried to do it on one I also used a variety of ammunition
cutters to make masks, so I reached engine. Well one engine became four chutes. I used RB Productions when I
out there to get some codes the correct and I was quite happy with the results. needed to have a big bend in it and then
size. Thanks to the help of Jon Hand, Then I did the paint fading. Here I used other times, I used the Microworld
I was able to mask off the codes and dots of Titanium Buff and White and ones. I used some pins to help the
paint them Neutral Grey to match the blended them in with Terpenoid damp Microworld ones attach properly.
belly. Then I was finally able to add brush. I swirled it around and then Other minor things were added like
the US insignia in the proper position. pulled it in the direction of airflow and the antenna under the rear fuselage
I finally was happy with the results. vertically on the fuselage. Following and with that the model was done.
Everything was sealed and made that a little chipping was done here Overall, this model is far superior
ready for the weathering. I started and there. This was followed up with to the ancient Revell one. I loved the
the weathering by applying a coat of some very thinned Tamiya Buff sprayed detail, especially the surface detail. The
Alclad Flat. I do my weathering over a directly overhead to sun bleach the interior is also much better than the old
flat because it defuses the effect which entire upper surface of the model. Some kit, but it could have been better. Some
I think is a more natural look. First up pastels were added to the supercharger detail is a little soft here and there, but
was a panel line wash of Burnt Umber exhausts as these were quite discolored. in the end, it is definitely a B-17F. The
inclusion of both nose cones is a nice
touch as well. The mould release marks
on the flaps and bomb bay doors were
annoying, as was the lack of molded
on attachments for the crew and pilot
doors. The turrets, especially the ball
turret are real gems and look great
when mounted in place. Overall, though
I really enjoyed the build. Could the kit
be better? Yes. Is it worth the price of
admission? Absolutely. I really had a
fun time building it and will build at
least two more. What more praise can
I offer a kit? Bring on the B-17G Early
and Late. Highly recommended!

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FINDERS Robin Gilby adds

the 1:48 Tamiya
Messerschmitt
Me262 A-2a to a

KEEPERS diorama

T
his was a diorama I had meant it carried just two 30mm nose idea here was to depict an airworthy
wanted to put together for cannons instead of the normal four Me 262 being prepped and fuelled
a long time, and once I had and was also capable of carrying a by a mix of German and American
amassed all the required one-ton payload of usually just two groundcrew prior to a test flight, and
kits and parts it was time to get stuck 250kg bombs. Some aircraft were also eventual delivery to the UK. The size
in! The Me 262 has always been one fitted with the RATOG rocket assisted of the project I had in mind made
of my all-time favourite aircraft take off device which is included in 1:48 my scale of choice and luckily,
and this was to be my first effort at the kit as an option. The inspiration I found everything I needed from
putting one together in plastic, and for the diorama came from several various manufacturers in this scale.
after modelling AFVs and figures refence books and images I have which I chose the Tamiya M e262 A-2a
for a very long time my first aircraft show many 262s in various states of as the subject of this project, a lovely
build for maybe twenty odd years! repair around Austria and Germany kit with great detailing and several
The Me 262 A-2a was the fighter being worked on and test flown by options included. The build began
bomber variant of the aircraft which the Allies post World War II. The with the cockpit, which is nicely

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KITS AND ACCESSORIES USED

TAMIYA – Messerschmitt Me262 A-2a #82
TAMIYA – US 2.5 Ton 6x6 Fuel Truck #79
TAMIYA – World War II US Infantry at Rest #52
TAMIYA – World War II German Field Maintenance Set #47
TAMIYA – German Aircraft Power Supply c/w Kettenkraftrad #33
represented with decent dial and comes together. Work
switch detail, a good-looking now started on the ICM – World War II Luftwaffe Ground Personnel #48085
seat and nice decals for the belts exhausts and the Jumo
which look okay in this scale. engines, and again the
Next up is the cannon bay and fit here is truly exceptional as these a base coat and the underside colour.
forward landing gear. This was are mounted to the apertures in the When dry I could start the camouflage
all put together as per the instructions wings. There are some option parts colours and for these, I used MIG Olive
with no drama and includes a neat called up next at the underside, two Drab Dark (RLM83) and MIG Camo
metal nose weight built in as part of types of bomb racks which I decided Green (RLM82). The top wing and tail
the airframe. Next up was the joining not to fit and the RATOG system which surfaces were masked off first with
of the fuselage their distinctive
halves including hard edged splinter
the previous sub-
THE IDEA HERE WAS TO DEPICT AN scheme. This went
assemblies. There AIRWORTHY ME 262 BEING PREPPED well and the mottle
are still some effect was next, for
small cockpit
AND FUELLED BY A MIX OF GERMAN AND this I masked off the
interior parts to AMERICAN GROUNDCREW PRIOR TO A TEST rest of the aircraft
fit here, and it and used my AK
is a good idea to
FLIGHT, AND EVENTUAL DELIVERY TO THE UK Interactive masking
start painting stencil which gave
any relevant details before I did. With all that done there were a a great result with my airbrush across
everything is closed up. couple more details around the aircraft the fuselage and tops of the engine
Now the wings can be put together, to fit and then I was ready for paint. nacelles. Finally, I painted one of
and these fitted very well with no The three suggested paint options the engines cowlings in bare metal
dramas or filling required. The wing are varied enough, and I chose the to add some variation. With all this
assembly now mates to the fuselage one I fancied tackling, complete with done and happy with the result I could
and the fit here is sublime, just distinctive mottle effect, another first turn to the decals and weathering.
minimal liquid cement needed to for me. I decided on Ammo by Mig The supplied decals were fitted as
hold everything in place. With the tail colours and picked up their Late War per the instructions and set in place
and landing gear also now complete German Fighter set. After a grey primer with some decal fixer. Various details
the iconic shape of the aircraft really I used MIG 0063 Pale Grey (RLM76) as around the aircraft were now picked

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These were primed and detailed with

Vallejo and Tamiya acrylics, Olive
Drab variations for the US vehicles
and MIG-011 Dunkelgelb Late 1944 for
the Kettenkraftrad and power supply
trailer. Next were a couple of washes
to bring out all the great detail and
here I used Ammo by Mig Brown for
out by hand and the model was given The various ground support Dark Yellow and Africa Korps wash.
a suitable dark wash around the vehicles were put together next, all In places I also added Dark Green,
panel lines and similar. Some subtle great 1:48 offerings from Tamiya. The Yellow and Dust Oilbrushers to give
streaking was now added around the Jeep I filled with a variety of stowage further colour variation. I next
model and some extra staining at the to depict a vehicle being used for added some minimal chipping at the
underside. With the canopy detailed unofficial souvenir hunting and the relevant places around the vehicles
and fitted, the cannon bay complete GMC tanker went together just fine and added a light coat of Tamiya Buff
and a matt varnish blown across the out of the box, complete to bring the colours together. Finally,
model the Me 262 was now complete, with included figures.
and I could look at the other
components of the diorama.

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some Ammo by Mig Europe Earth of Innsbruck airfield in Austria. The brushing were added as required. For
pigments and general dirt deposits basic groundwork was a thin coat of the long grass I turned to a model
were subtlety applied at the lower household filler, shaped accordingly railway grass mat from Noch which
surfaces and they were all complete. and left to dry overnight. A dark brown was cut to size as required and
The diorama base was next, and coat of paint was applied first, then positioned with a thin application of
this was to depict a post war corner a series of dark washes and some dry PVA glue. After drying overnight, I
added some scatter and groundwork as
required all held in place with Ammo
by Mig Gravel Fixer. Further detail
in the form of some small sea foam
shrubs and some scratch built old fence
posts helped to fill out the scene. The
various figures were sourced from
Tamiya and ICM, and once finished
with Vallejo and Tamiya acrylics they
were pinned and held in place with
some two-part epoxy adhesive. The
finishing touches, further accessories
and details were now added around
the base and this one was complete!
This was a great fun build which
I thoroughly enjoyed, and with
just minimal improvements the
kit and all the accessories came
together just right to give me a busy,
interesting, and very rewarding
quarter scale diorama. This was
definitely a welcome change for me,
and it has certainly made me want to
build another aircraft model before
another twenty years passes by!

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(UK) COLUMN
s, F or Modellers
By Modeller
Presented by Chris Ayre on behalf of The International Plastic Modellers’ Society (UK)

The Show Scene

W
ith a new publication comes
a new audience - and, of
course, plenty of readers
who are not so new… you
may well have been putting up with my
ramblings elsewhere for years! Trying
to find the right balance to cater for
‘newbies’ and ‘oldies’ alike could prove
to be a bit of a stretch for me. So, where to
begin? In my introductory piece in the last
issue, I provided an overview of the IPMS Avon 2018 © Chris Ayre Bolton 2019 © Chris Ayre
and some of the features and benefits of
membership. I write this column because there’s something to look forward to… VENUES
I believe that the Society is a great driving if only I can winkle some of those ’shy’ As mentioned above, there is great variety
force of our hobby and that belonging to committee members out of their shells. when it comes to events and the venue
such a group brings a new perspective Given the current situation with the of a particular show contributes greatly
to modelling for many. Whilst I’m sure Covid pandemic and the gradual return to its character. The ’simplest’ model
that some folks are very happy as solitary to something approaching ’normality’ shows may be held in church halls and
modellers, I have found that sharing this in the UK, I thought it might be a good community centres, and these are quite
wonderful pastime with others adds to idea to take a look at the show scene often in just one room, with ‘facilities’
the overall enjoyment. In future columns, this month. Following a couple of years attached, and not much else. Such events
I hope to persuade the various officers of cancellations and uncertainty, and tend to be organised by a local model
of the Society to provide a brief synopsis with venues open again, the calendar of club and can be simply an opportunity
of their areas of responsibility and, in modelling events has begun to fill up. I’m to publicise that club to the community,
doing so, to shed light on the various seeing several new announcements every with the dual purpose of displaying the
advantages of IPMS membership. Now week, it seems, so I would encourage members’ work and recruiting a few
you to keep your eyes and ears open for more folks to the cause. There may also
events local to you - there is a list of be guest displays from other local clubs
forthcoming model shows in this issue. and perhaps a trader or two selling kits,
I’m making an assumption that there etc. but this is by no means always the
may well be readers who have never case. These small shows can be very
attended a show and perhaps don’t really enjoyable, particularly as they offer a
know what to expect. Well, as with so great opportunity to really get to know
many aspects of life, model shows vary likeminded people in your area. Local
a lot in character and come in all shapes schools are sometimes available as
and sizes - and size isn’t everything! show venues, offering greater space for
In fact, variety is one of the key factors displays and usually for a range of traders
in encouraging me to attend several - although these events can sometimes
events throughout the year. Although all feel a bit ‘disjointed’ due to the layout of
shows will have some things in common the various rooms. I’ve attended many
- displays of models, model kits and such events over the years and although
accessories for sale, for example - the the ’awkward’ layout might lead you to
basic ‘structure’ varies a lot and the forget where you spotted that fabulous
range of venues, locations, organisers, model or brilliant bargain, there are
unique features, etc. combine to provide also the surprises that pop up as you
Bridlington 2015 © Chris Ayre a pretty diversified event calendar. wander into a room you missed the

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Cosford 2015 © Chris Ayre Gloucester 2012 © Chris Ayre Newbury 2011 © Chris Ayre

first time around! I rather like them… with an emphasis on a particular genre good, although there are exceptions. If
More ‘ambitious’ events tend to be held of modelling - aircraft, armour, civilian you are lucky, parking will be free but
in exhibition halls, sports or conference vehicles, etc. - and these obviously attract don’t turn up unprepared to pay, just in
centres and the like. Quite often these are participants and visitors with an interest case. Which brings me to entrance fees…
established model shows that have moved in the main subject matter. Having said how much does it cost? How long is a piece
on from smaller venues as they have that, it would be an unusual model show of string? In fact, there are shows that
grown in size and popularity. Generally, that covered ONLY one genre and you don’t charge an entrance fee but, where
with the larger locations comes increased should find something of interest at most. there is a price to pay, it is not unusual for
costs for the organisers and, although it to be waived for IPMS Members - or at
these costs can be offset by entrance WHAT TO EXPECT least reduced. This is because the majority
fees and table hire charges to a larger Now that I’ve made it clear that there of scale plastic model shows in the UK
number of traders, this is where things isn’t really a ‘typical’ show, what should are organised by IPMS Branches (the
need to become a bit more ‘professional’ you expect to find at, let’s say, an model clubs) and are given support and
- you may be surprised at just how much ‘average’ show? I’ve already mentioned advice by IPMS (UK). As you may know,
planning goes into putting on a model club displays and these are at the heart any public event held in the UK needs to
show. If you think about it, even the of any modelling event. The club tables have public liability insurance in place
organising of the right number of tables are where you will meet modellers of all and a major benefit of a model club also
and chairs can be a real feat of logistics… I abilities and have the opportunity to chat being an IPMS Branch is that the Society
should mention at this point that the vast with some of them about their work. It insurance will cover any shows that they
majority of these shows are organised is amazing how inspiring this can be, organise. This in itself is of significant
and run by teams of volunteers (modellers and you can learn a great deal by simply value but access to modellers experienced
just like you and I) and that, although asking questions. Trader participation is in running a show can also be invaluable.
the venue management may be able to a large part of today’s show scene, and, Incidentally, you should find the IPMS
advise and assist, most of the ‘expertise’ in these days of remote, online buying, it (UK) Membership desk at many events
is provided by those experienced is good to be able to actually look at the so please have a chat with the person
volunteers. My own observations suggest products before parting with your hard- in yellow that you will meet there and
that things rarely go wrong (see my earned cash. You may spot a few bargains consider signing up. I mentioned above
comments on insurance below) and and it is certainly easier to ‘haggle’ that ‘size isn’t everything’ and I hope
many of the well-established events are face-to-face than over the ‘net! Some that I’ve managed to explain why there
simply fabulous! It goes without saying shows may only feature local vendors are merits to events of all types, but I
that almost all model shows are held at but there are a fair number of excellent will just briefly mention that there are
weekends and some of these are two- traders that you will find at shows up and also the very large modelling events that
day events - more opportunity to spend down the country. What are they selling? take place each year (Covid permitting).
your dosh… Model clubs travel from Model kits, paints, adhesives, tools, decal There are a few in the UK that are
across the UK (and, in some cases, from sheets, books, magazines, hot tubs… okay, ‘international’ in scale and there are
overseas) to attend these shows, as do I lied about the last one. I just wanted to similar shows overseas. Then there is
traders in model kits, books, decals, tools see if you were paying attention. Many Scale ModelWorld, which is on another
and various accessories. In recent years, shows, although by no means all, also level altogether…. I’ll come back to these
I have noted another type of venue has hold a modelling competition and these in a future column. Catch you next time,
increased in popularity - the museum. are also quite varied. Some organisers and until then, enjoy your modelling.
There are now quite a number of model choose models from the club displays
shows that are held in such locations,
with the club displays and trader tables
distributed amongst the full-size
exhibits. I really enjoy this type of show
and award prizes, some have a separate
competition area and restrict entry to
(say) IPMS members whilst others hold an
open competition that anyone can enter.
Chris Ayre
and there is usually plenty to occupy If you are a competitive modeller, here is The IPMS (UK) website
you for a full day out. Buy a kit and take your chance to show just how good you address is; ipmsuk.org
reference photographs of the original are! You might guess that I don’t enter… Membership enquiries: Doug
subject under the same roof… great stuff! Most events offer catering of some kind, Hughes, 81 Maple Avenue
The mention of museums reminds me even if it is a burger van parked outside, Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 7RG
of another factor that influences the and several have cafés on site. In my Email: [email protected] or visit
character of a show. Some are organised experience, access to venues is usually ipmsuk.org/membership/ to join online.

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This month we have a number of
Billy’s Bomber - Huw Morgan builds the 1:72 new additions to the diary as clubs
Eduard North American B-25J Mitchell both large and small start having
the confidence that the worst is over
Market Garden Memorial - Rene van and we can get back to seeing each
der Hart builds the 1:72 Airfix C-47 other around the country. If you
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Special Hobby 1:72 Sunderland
Mk.III `U-Boat killers’

A PRICKLY CUSTOMER

THE FLYING
PORCUPINE Bombs, mine sand depth charges that

T
he Short Sunderland was a receivers that could detect an aircraft
four engined sea going patrol were winched out below the wings using the previous ASV.Mk.II radar
aircraft designed for the from inside the aircraft. The large giving the submarine time to submerge
Royal Air Force shortly before amount of defensive gun positions before an attack was launched. Further
the onset of the second world war, meant the Sunderland was very improvements to the Mk.III Sunderland
the Sunderland first flew on the 16th hard to shoot down by fighters as included Hydrostatically fused 250lb
October 1937 and was introduced into long as the pilot could get to a low depth charges and 25lb anti-personnel
service in 1938 primarily for the RAF enough to protect the vulnerable bombs that could be hand launched to
but it was also used by the French Navy, undersides, leading to the Sunderland’s deter any surfaced U-Boat crews from
RAAF, SAAF and the RNZAF, 749 were nickname “Flying Porcupine”. manning their anti-aircraft weapons.
built between 1938 and 1946 with the The Mk.III Sunderland, was
RAF finally retiring their fleet in 1959. also known as the U-Boat killer, THE KIT
Powered by four Bristol Pegasus featured a revised hull to improve This kit of the Sunderland Mk.III from
XVII 9-cylinder air cooled engines seaworthiness, over 461 of this Special Hobby contains 12 sprues of
the Sunderland had a crew of version were manufactured making grey and ones clear sprue of injection
between 9 and 11 and an endurance it the most numerous version. The moulded plastic, four resin exhausts,
of approximately 13 hours, armament aircraft was fitted with ASV Mk.III one decal sheet and one assembly
could include 16 x 0.303 Browning radar to combat the German painting and marking guide booklet,
Machine guns and up to 4,920lb of U-Boat’s using Metox passive colour call outs are for Gunze paints,

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The decals are printed by Flight Engineer and the galley. Some
Cartograf so not a lot more needs may say why bother with so much
to be said about those due to this interior detail when it cannot be seen
manufacturers reputation. when the fuselage halves are glued
The parts are very nicely moulded together. I personally like the fact
with intricate panel lines and surface that the detail is there and complete
detailing, one of the most noticeable and what little is missing can be
differences between this kit and the scratch built if it really bothers you.
recent Italeri offering is the inclusion Resin parts are supplied for the four
of a full interior, the Italeri Sunderland exhausts are included and these look
interior stopped just behind the cockpit far better than anything that could
bulkhead whereas this new Special be achieved in plastic, The engines
Hobby kit has an almost complete look nicely detailed and a nice touch is
interior which takes 37 steps to that the beaching gear including the
complete, the missing compartments trolley for the tail is included so the
are the Radio Operator/Navigator, model should look pretty impressive

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when finished. The assembly seems has decals that look quite nice when the galley fittings, I am surprised
to be pretty straightforward but only settled into the moulded detail using Special Hobby did not include the
building it will tell so let’s move on. a setting agent. The finished assembly Galley, Radio Operator, Navigator/
fits onto the upper floor to which the Flight Engineer stations as they have
THE BUILD bulkhead and radar operator station included everything else, perhaps
We begin with the cockpit which is very also fits, behind the bulkhead is where these will become available as add-ons
complete save for the missing throttle the radio operator and navigator and at some point? Next is the bomb bay
quadrant levers, all of the interior then further back the flight engineers ceiling to which the bomb racks are
parts were pre-sprayed whilst still are located, these details are missing fitted, assembly of the bomb racks is
on their sprues, I find this a lot easier and I was so tempted to scratch very tricky as the location of the parts
to do than individually spraying each build them but, in the end, I decided to one another is not very positive and
part, the throttle quadrant levers were to just go with what there is as you they are very delicate once assembled,
quickly added from styrene strip, there could not see all the extra work. the racks can either be mounted inside
are no seat harnesses supplied, these With the upper deck complete I the fuselage or run out on to the wings
were added from a spare Eduard set I assembled the lower deck by fitting for an attack run or bomb loading. I
had in the spares box. Apart from this the bulkheads, bunks, tables and also chose the latter so the bomb racks
no other modifications were made to the forward steps between the two were not installed at this point.
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were now fitted to the lower deck and the cockpit glazing which is slightly assembled but they did not fit over the
the nose floor added, before moving too short in height. Once all that was engines, I had to reduce the internal
on the fuselage sidewalls. The clear sorted the tail fin and rudder and tail thickness of them by scraping the
glazing for the portholes was now planes were assembled and fitted. plastic away from the inside of each
fitted and the nose guns also fitted. Next came the wings which were one before I could get them to fit.
Almost time to close up the fuselages glued together, and the seams cleaned Finally I assembled the two wing
as the interior assembly was now up and then fitted to the fuselage, floats setting them to one side for
fitted into the port fuselage half and the kit supplies T-shaped spars fitting later on and the model was
the remaining interior parts fitted that slide through the fuselage and ready for paint. With the model mainly
to it. Once these are all in place the interlock together creating a very complete a coat of white primer was
fuselage halves can be united, a fair positive strong joint. I then moved now applied. A few gaps and blemishes
amount of filler was needed along the on to the engines, these are quite were now revealed so I addressed
fuselage seams as they did not align simple but nicely detailed parts that these before applying a couple of coats
correctly and the same applied to the come up well once painted and black of Halfords Appliance Gloss White.
area around the upper fuselage gun wash applied to pick out the moulded This was left to totally cure for 24
turret, the lower fuselage step and also detail. The engine cowlings were hours before I added masking tape for

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the camouflage demarcation. I used I could chip it off in places, but I could performed faultlessly, and I quickly
Humbrol 224 Dark Slate Grey for the not bring myself to do it as the paint moved on to the final stages.
upper colour followed by Lifecolor scheme turned out so well, perhaps on
UA109 Extra dark Sea Grey applied the next one I will do this, but this one FINAL STAGE
freehand without masking. To seal the stay factory fresh. However in real life I started with the fiddley bits, first
camouflage and produce a gloss finish they did not stay looking like this for came the gun turrets. These were
ready for decaling I now applied several very long once they had done a couple painted and assembled, a steady hand
coats of Johnsons Klear (Johnsons have of trips out into the Atlantic and spent and nimble fingers are really needed
produced several replacements for the the rest of the time on open moorings! here as the parts are very finely
original Klear, with different markets moulded and do not have very positive
have different names in the UK DECAL OPTIONS location slots. Perseverance paid off
Johnsons Pledge Revive is the closest.) Decals are provided for four options: and the finished turrets were fitted to
The keel of the Sunderland had 1. Short Sunderland M.III Blackburn the fuselage. Next came the bombs,
a Lanolin based protective coating Built, EK591/2-U, No.422 (RCAF) there are eight of these, each one made
applied to it, this is indicated in the Sqn, RAF based at Castle Archdale up from 5 parts, very fiddly indeed.
instructions but no specific paint Northern Ireland early to mid 1944. The bomb racks made earlier were
colour is given, I used Mr Hobby 2. Short Sunderland M.III, now fitted to the underside of each
H21 Off White as this looks pretty EJ168/J, No.343(French) Sqn. wing and the bombs glued to these. At
close to the colour in my view. RAF, Dakar, Africa 1944. this point the Sunderland needs the
I did not intend weathering this 3. Short Sunderland M.III, beaching gear to hold it upright, so this
model as the paint scheme looked so EJ134/N, No.461 Sqn, (RAAF) RAF, was now painted assembled and fitted.
fresh when the masking was removed Pembroke Dock Wales, 1943. Once again lack of positive location
that I decided to leave it looking as if 4. Short Sunderland M.III, points on the fuselage proved
it was straight from the paint shop. DV969/E, No.10 Sqn RAAF, problematical, but at least the model
Even though I had sprayed it with an Pembroke Wales Spring 1943. could now sit level. The propellers
all over coat of Alclad Aluminium prior I now applied the decals were now painted and fitted, and the
to applying the colour scheme so that and being from Cartograf they floats fitted beneath each wing.

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I now added the rigging to the floats plastic rod. There are quite a few, so onto each runner, so youh ave to keep
and the radar and radio antennae’s I fitted the ones on the underside of referring to the runner plan at the
using a mix of lycra thread and thin each wing first and then all of the front of the instructions to identify
aerials and antennae on the upper side the location of parts on the runners.
of the fuselage followed by the ones I printed off the pages showing the
on each side of the fuselage and that parts location and put them on the
was it the Sunderland was finished. side of my work area. A big plus is
that the mouldings are a lot finer and
ON FINALS with far better detail than the Italeri
Living close to Plymouth in the UK, as I kit and retails for the same price.
do, the Sunderland has a local interest This kit is not for everyone, it
for me as Squadrons were based at takes time and patience to make it
Mount Batten during WW2 and the but the end result is I think superb
hangars and slipway are still there! and worth the time you have to put
Having previously made the Italeri into it. I do enjoy building Special
offering I was intrigued to see how Hobby kits though you do have to use
much difference there was between your brain just that little bit more
that and the Special Hobby one. The than you would on some other kits.
Special Hobby kit has far more interior My thanks go to Special Hobby
detail than the Italeri one but is still for supplying the review kit and I do
not totally complete. The one thing recommend it as the best Sunderland
I did not like is that Special Hobby in this and in fact any scale.
have not moulded the part numbers

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ZULU VIPER
THE BELL AH-1Z

he Bell AH-1Z Viper is phonetic alphabet pronunciation

T a twin-engine attack
helicopter, based on
the AH-1W Super Cobra,
that was developed for the United
States Marine Corps as part of
of its variant letter. In 1996, the
USMC launched the H-1 upgrade
program by signing a contract
with Bell Helicopter for upgrading
180 AH-1Ws into AH-1Zs and
the H-1 upgrade program. The upgrading 100 UH-1Ns into UH-
AH-1Z features a four-blade, 1Ys. The H-1 program created
bearingless, composite main rotor completely modernised attack
system, uprated transmission, and utility helicopters with
and a new target sighting system. considerable design commonality
The AH-1Z, one of the latest to reduce operating costs. The
members of the prolific Bell AH-1Z and UH-1Y share a common
Huey family, is also called ‘Zulu tailboom, engines, rotor system,
Cobra’, based on the military drivetrain, avionics architecture,

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software, controls and displays for

over 84% identical components.
Bell participated in a joint
government test team during the
engineering manufacturing and
development phase of the H-1
program. Research and development
progressed slowly from 1996 to
2003. The existing two-blade semi-
rigid, teetering rotor system was
replaced with a four-blade, hingeless,
bearingless rotor system. The AH-1Z
first flew on 8 December 2000.[9] Bell
delivered three prototype aircraft
to the United States Navy's Naval
Air Systems Command at Naval Air
Station Patuxent River in July 2002, for
the flight test phase of the program.
Low-rate initial production began in
October 2003, with deliveries running

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through 2018. In late 2006 a contract

was awarded to Meggitt Defence
Systems to develop a new linkless
20mm ammunition handling system
to improve on the gun feed reliability
of the existing linked feed system.
In February 2008, the US Navy
adjusted the contract so the last 40
AH-1Zs were built as new airframes
instead of the previously planned
rebuild of AH-1Ws. In September 2008,
the Navy requested an additional
46 airframes for the Marine Corps,
bringing the total number ordered to
226. In 2010, the Marine Corps ordered
189 AH-1Zs, with 58 of them being new
airframes, with deliveries to continue
until 2022. On 10 December 2010, the
Department of the Navy approved
the AH-1Z for full-rate production.
The AH-1Z incorporates new rotor
technology with upgraded military
avionics, weapons systems, and
electro-optical sensors in an integrated
weapons platform. It has improved

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survivability and can find targets at

longer ranges and attack them with
precision weapons. The rotor blades
are made of composites, which have
an increased ballistic survivability,
and there is a semiautomatic folding
system for storage aboard amphibious
assault ships. Its two redesigned
wing stubs are longer, with each
adding a wingtip station for a missile
such as the AIM-9 Sidewinder. Each
wing has two other stations for
2.75-inch (70mm) Hydra 70 rocket
pods, or AGM-114 Hellfire quad
missile launchers. The AN/APG-78
Longbow fire control radar can also
be mounted on a wingtip station.

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The Z-model's integrated

avionics system has been developed
by Northrop Grumman. The system
includes two mission computers
and an automatic flight control
system. Each crew station has two
8×6-inch multifunction liquid
crystal displays (LCD) and one
4.2×4.2-inch dual function LCD. The
communications suite combines a
U.S. Navy RT-1824 integrated radio,
UHF/VHF, COMSEC and modem in
a single unit. The navigation suite
includes an embedded GPS inertial
navigation system, a digital map
system and Meggitt's low-airspeed
air data subsystem, which allows
weapons delivery when hovering.
Crewmembers are equipped
with the Thales ‘Top Owl’ helmet-

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mounted sight and display system.

The ‘Top Owl ‘has a 24-hour day/night
capability and a binocular display
with a 40° field of view. Its visor
projection provides forward looking
infrared (FLIR) or video imagery. The
AH-1Z has survivability equipment
including the Hover Infrared
Suppression System (HIRSS) to cover
engine exhausts, countermeasure
dispensers, radar warning, incoming/
on-way missile warning, and
on-fuselage laser spot warning
systems. The Lockheed Martin target
sight system (TSS) incorporates a
third generation FLIR sensor. The
TSS provides target sighting in day,
night, or adverse weather conditions.
The system has various view modes

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and can track with FLIR or by TV. The

same system is also used on the KC-
130J Harvest Hawk. The AH-1Z
completed sea-trial flight testing in
May 2005, and on 15 October 2005, the
USMC, through the Naval Air Systems
Command, accepted delivery of the
first AH-1Z production helicopter to
enter the fleet. The AH-1Z and UH-
1Y completed their developmental
testing in early 2006. During the first
quarter of 2006 the aircraft were
transferred to the Operational Test

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Unit at the NAS Patuxent River, where

they began operational evaluation
(OPEVAL) testing. In February 2008,
the AH-1Z and UH-1Y began the second
and final portion of OPEVAL testing.
The AH-1Z was later declared combat-
ready on 30 September 2010.

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UK includes Army, Royal Marines and SAS. Stunning collection of schemes.
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French Navy HAS.4 and Royal Navy schemes,USCG HH-3F Pelican, USCG
HMA.8 and HAS.3GM HH-65C Dolphin, RAF Sea King HAR.3,
RAF Bell412P Griffin HT.1 and Spanish Air
Force AS332-B Super Puma.
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10 aircraft from around the world including sheet Phantoms, Tornado, Harrier T4, Hunters,
Featuring: Hawks etc.
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AIR72-018 Testing Times World Part 5
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Part 1 Update Set
Part 1 Featuring:
Featuring: Featuring:
8 British Military Test aircraft from RAE, TBC TBC
A&AEE and ETPS including Devon C.1,
Whirlwind HAR.5, Anson T.21, Harvard Ilb,
Beagle Basset CC.1, Javelin FAW.9, HS
125 and Gnat T.1 from Flight Systems
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AIR72-023 Beechcraft B200

AIR72-019 BAE Hawk in Super King Air AIR72-027 1977 Queens
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Full sheet TBC but will include RAF options
Featuring: (including Poppy Scheme), Australian Army, Featuring:
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Globe including many which have not Aircraft of 1997 that were painted to
appeared as decals. This includes stunning commemorate the Silver Jubilee or which
schemes from Finland, Indian, Malaya, flew this year including the RAN at IAT
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British Military Combat aircraft AIR72-028 British Military Air
that took part in Operation AIR72-024 1994 D-Day 50th Arms
Telic/Gulf War II as part of Op Anniversary Schemes Update Set Part 2
Iraqi Freedom in 2003 Retro Series Part 1 Featuring:
Featuring:
Includes all Tornado GR.4’s, Tornado F3s, Featuring: Aircraft from 1994 including those TBC
Harrier GR.7s, Nimrods and Canberra that took part in the D-Day 50th Anniversary
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AIRK -7201 AIRK -7205 CS-01 Westland CS-06 Aermacchi

Westland Wasp CT-114 Tutor Lynx AH.1GT MB336CB
Full Resin Kit Full Resin Kit Op Granby Conversion set
Featuring:
Featuring: Featuring: Conversion set Full cockpit interior,
Full interior, detailed Full interior, dropped wing Featuring: dropped wing flaps, new
engine, vac-form canopy, flaps, air brakes, vac-form Full interior detailing, nose and tail and large
engine deck and large wing tip tanks.
separate doors. canopy, . sand filters. Inc TOW
Note* Does not come with Note* Does not come with missiles.
decals (AIR72-007 Sheet) decals

NEW NEW
CS-02 Westland CS-07 Westland
Lynx AH.7 Wasp HAS.1
Lynx Update Conversion set
Featuring:
Conversion set Converts Airfix Scout to
AIRK -7202 Featuring:
Full interior detailing,
Wasp . Does not include
Auster AOP.9 engine deck and large
engine, weapons or
interior detail set.
Full Resin Kit sand filters. As well as
Featuring: standard exhausts. Fill
Afghanistan weapons fit.
Resin kit, vac-form
canopy etc.
Note* Does not come with
Re-release 2022
decals

CS-03 F-16 SUFA CS-08 Westland

NEW Gazelle AH.1
Update set
Featuring: Op Granby
Israeli Air Force Conversion set
F-16CDconversion into the Featuring:
SUFA includes new Full interior detailing,
electronic spine, conformal engine deck including
fuel tanks and large under- sand filter, rotor blades
wing tanks. etc.
AIRK -7203
Westland Scout
Full Resin Kit
Featuring:
Full interior, detailed
engine, vac-form canopy,
CS-04 HH-3F CS-09 MH-60J
separate doors.
Pelican Jayhawk
Note* Does not come with Conversion set Internal Detail set
Featuring: Featuring:
decals (AIR72-007 Sheet) Full exterior conversion Full cockpit interior detail
set for the Revell HH-3 set, avionics bay etc.
NEW Jolly Green Giant.
Includes new tail rotor,
Mastered by MP Original
Masters.
sponsons, nose radome
etc.

AIRK -7204 Avro CS-05 HH-65C CS-10 MH/HH-60J

Anson c.19/T.21 Dolphin Jayhawk
Full Resin Kit Update set Engine Detail set
Featuring: Featuring: Featuring:
Full interior, detailed Full update set for the Full detail set plus dog
Dream Models kit includes house avionics bay
engine, vac form canopy, full interior for the Coast opened up. Superb
separate doors. Guard aircraft. detailing by MP Original
Note* Does not come with Masters
decals (AIR72-018 Sheet)

NEW

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AIRC72- CS-11 Eurocopter CS-16 MHR/NH-90 CS-21 Airbus H-145 CS-26 Sikorsky
AS-565 Panther TTF Taipan Jupiter HT.1 S-70B-2 (Late)
Conversion Sets
1/72 SCALE

Update & Engine Detail set Update & SeaHawk

Conversion set Featuring:
Full engine detail set.
Conversion set Conversion Set
Featuring: Featuring: Featuring:
Full interior detailing, Superbly mastered by MP Full interior detailing and all Full external fuselage
Original Masters airframe modification for RAF modification for the updated
engine for Dream Models
kit. Master by PM Original aircraft. S-70B-2 used by the RAN.
Masters Includes Penguin Missile
etc.
(Internal detail set CS-30)
Limited EditionResin ConversionSet forthe Airfix 1/72 ScaleWestand LynxAH.1model

1:72 Eurocopter Panther AS-565

to theLynx AH.1GT Update versionused by4 Regiment,AAC duringDesert Storm1990-91

Scale AS-565 PANTHER FULL UPDATE SET INC INTERIOR Limited Edition Resin Update Set for the Dream Models 1/72 Scale AS-365 model
into the AS-565 Panther including interior set as used by the French Navy

CS-12 Kaman CS-17 S-70B-2 CS-22 Sikorsky CS-27 Hawk Hunter

SH-2G(I) Super Seahawk S-70B-6 Aegean F1/F4
Seasprite Engine Detail Set Hawk Conversion Set
RAN/RNZN Update Featuring: Greek Navy Update Featuring:
Full engine detail set. & Conversion set New tail, wing modification
& Conversion set Superbly mastered by MP and central fuselage plug.
Featuring: Featuring:
Original Masters Full external details for the Plus Bulged wheels and
Full interior and external Martin Baker Mk.2 Ejector
details for the Australian or Greek Navy Aegean Hawks.
Note this is the early model Seat.
New Zealand aircraft.
Standard SH-2G is and not the latest standard.
available as CS-18

CS-13 Leonardo CS-18 Kaman SH-2G CS-23 Agusta CS-28 HS/Folland

AW-159 Wildcat Super Seasprite AB212 AEW Gnat T.1 (RAE FSB)
Conversion set Conversion and Conversion set Conversion and
Featuring: Featuring:
Full internal detail set, airframe Update set Full internal detail set, airframe Update set
modifications, rotors and hub. Featuring: modifications, rotors and hub. Featuring:
Clear resin doors. Conversion set for the Airfix Clear resin doors. External airframe modifications
Either Army or Navy aircraft SH-2F kit including full interior used by Flight Systems
can be made. and external details. This is for Bedford plus detailed cockpit
the USN, Peruvian, Egyptian including test rack. Bulged
and early New Zealand aircraft. wheels etc.

NEW 2022 NEW 2022 NEW 2022

CS-14 MHR/NH-90 CS-19 Airbus Juno CS-24 Agusta CS-29 Aerospatiale

TTF HT.1 HH-101A Caesar SA341 F2 Gazelle
Interior detail set Conversion set Conversion set Conversion set
Featuring: Featuring: Featuring: Featuring:
Full internal detail set for front Full conversion set including Full external conversion set Full conversion set including
and rear fuselage. Superbly detailed interior, external including new nose, ECM suite detailed interior, external
mastered by MP Orginal modifications etc. etc. Stunning 3D original modifications etc.
Masters master. This covers the aircraft used by
the French Army in the Gulf
War 1990-91

NEW 2022 NEW 2022

CS-15 Hawker CS-20 BAE Hawk CS-25 MDD/Boeing CS-30 Sikorsky

Hunter GA.11 200 T-45C Goshawk S-70B-2 Seahawk
Update set Conversion set Update set Internal Detail set
Featuring: Featuring: Featuring: Featuring:
Conversion set for Revell New fuselage, wings with Conversion set for Italeri T-45A Full interior detail set for the
Hunters. Includes new nose, dropped flaps, cockpit, clear kit includes new wing with Australian Navy Seahawks.
tail pipe and fuselage plug. resin canopy etc. dropped flaps, rear end, Please note this is not the
cockpit, lowered front same as any other Seahawk
undercarriage legs, bulged interior.
wheels etc.

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CS-36 Westland
CS-31 A-4K Kahu Lynx AH-9A CS-41 Sikorsky CS-46 jaguar ACT
Skyhawk Conversion Set MH-60R SeaHawk Conversion Set
Update & Featuring: Update & Featuring:
Wing route conversion,
Conversion Set Conversion set for the Airfix Conversion set intakes, tailpalnes, wheels
Featuring: Lynx or Hpbbyboss HAS.1 Featuring: and the airframe
Full Kahu update set for the into the British Army AH.9A Full internal and external modifications. Designed to
aircraft used by the RNZAF. with revised upper deck and modifications to update to use with either Italeri or
Includes cockpit and ejector exhausts. Comes with MH-60R as used by RAN. Hasegawa kit
seat. Combat load.

NEW 2022 NEW 2022 NEW 2022

NEW 2022
CS-32 Eurocopter CS-37 Westland CS-42 EH-101 Merlin CS-47 McDD TA-4S
AS-365 N-3 Dolphin Lynx AH-9 HC.3/4 Skyhawk
AAC (SAS) Conversion Set Conversion & Update Two seat conversion
Conversion Set Featuring: Set Set
Featuring: Conversion set for the Airfix Featuring: Featuring:
Full interior and external Lynx or Hpbbyboss HAS.1 Full update set set for New nose sections, cockpits,
details for the aircraft used by into the British Army AH.9. conversion from HC.3 to HC.4 ejector seat, airframe
the British Special Forces. This is the standard engine/ including optional nose fits. modifications etc. Designed
exhaust version. for the Fuljimi/Hobby 2000
kits.

NEW 2022 NEW 2022 NEW 2022

NEW 2022
CS-38 Westland CS-43 Avro Canada CS-48 Westland
CS-33 CH-149 Lynx AH-9 Sand CF-100 Mk.5 Canuck
Cormorant Lynx HAS.1GM
Filter Improvement Set Conversion and
Canadian Air Force Conversion Set Featuring:
Update & Conversion Featuring:
Cockpit, wheel wells, wheels, Update set
dropped flaps etc Featuring:
Set Full conversion set from Lynx
Designed around the Lynx HAS.1 conversion to
Featuring: AH.1 to Lynx AH.9 with sand HAS.1GM as used by the
filters and combat fit. Hobbycraft kit
Full external modifications Royal Navy in Op Granby/
including correct windows and Designed for Airfix AH.1 or Desert Storm during 1990/91.
doors, undercarriage and Hobbyboss HAS.3 kits.
.
wheel snonsons. Open engine
bay etc.
NEW 2022 NEW 2022 NEW 2022 NEW 2022
CS-49 Boeing
CS-39 SEPECAT/ Chinook HC.5
CS-34 Panavia HAL Jaguar IS
Tornado German AF CS-44 Westland Conversion set
Conversion Set Lynx AH.7 Combat Featuring:
Update & Conversion Featuring: Full conversion and
Set New nose, tail, ECM suite, Fit improvement set for the Revell
Featuring: bulged wheels and cockpit Conversion and CH-47F kit into the latest RAF
HC.5 version
Full external modification to update for the latest Indian Interior detail set
update the German Air Force Air Force Jaguar fleet. Featuring:
Tornado to the Post 2013 Full interior and external mods
Specification. Can be used with for Iraq and Afghanistan. Sand
any 1/72 Scale kit but designed Filters included.
around the Revell/Hasegawa
models NEW 2022 NEW 2022
NEW 2022 NEW 2022
CS-40 Westland CS-45 Dassault
CS-35 Dassault Puma HC.2 CC-117 & EC-117 CS-50 Sikorsky
Falcon 20 Update Set Falcon 20
Update & Conversion SH-60B Seahawk
Update set Internal detail and
Set Featuring: Featuring:
Featuring:
Full cockpit interior, new
Update set for the RAF latest
version of the Puma. Can be
New cockpit, corrected nose
shape cast in clear resin,
external update set
correct profile clear resin nose, Featuring:
used for the Airfix, Heller or engines, bulged wheels etc. Full interior detail plus the
engines, bulged wheels and Italeri kits. ECM Training option.
ECM/Training suite for FR/ latest airframe modifications.
Designed for the Mach 2 kit
Cobham aircraft
NEW 2022
NEW 2022 NEW 2022
NEW 2022

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AC-016 AC-021 BAE AC-026

Re-release 2022 AC-001 CH-47D AC-006 BAE AC-011 BAE Aermacchi MB Sea Harrier SEPECAT
Chinook Hawk Hawk 100 339 FRS.1/FA.2 Jaguar GR.1/3
Series
Engine Sand Filters. Air Brake and Dropped wing flap set Large 190 gallon RAF underwing/
Fits any Chinook kit. housing for Revell Accurate under Underwing fuel tanks. fuselage fuel tanks.
Hawk T.1 kits. fuselage baggage pod Ex Model Alliance. Pack of 2. Ex Model
carried by many Hawk Alliance.
100 aircraft including
the RAF Hawk T.2.

AC-017 AC-022 Panavia AC-027 AN/

AC-002 AC-007 MDD AC-012 Aermacchi AVQ-23E Pave
SEPECAT Aermacchi Tornado
F-4M Phantom MB339CD Spike Pod
Jaguar FGR.2 MB326 Macchi
Bulged wheel set for
Conversion set for all Tornado kits. Pave Spike pod used
Wing with dropped EMI Reconnaissance Dropped wing flaps. the Italeri MB339A by many USAF and
flaps for the Italeri Kit. Pod for RAF (Supplied by OzMods into the RNZAF RAF Buccaneers.
Phantoms. Fits any Australia & sold MB339CD. Includes Operated by the RAF
kit. under license) new nose, tail and in Op Granby. Ex
underside bumps. Model Alliance.

Re-issue
2022
AC-018 BOL AC-023 Panavia AC-028
AC-003 MDD/ AC-008 AC-013 Panavia Rail
Boeing F/A-18 Tornado GR.4 CBLS-100
SUJ-23A Gun Tornado
A-D (Legacy) Pod
Hornet Standard RAF Harrier, Update set for any CBLS-100 practice
Swing wing, wing Tornado GR.4 and GR.1 kit to the GR.4. bomb dispensers.
gloves designed for Tornado F.3 BOL Parts cast in clear Used by many
Highly detailed Rails.
Seamless intakes for Phantom Gun Pod the Revell kits. These resin. Ex Model airforces around the
the Academy kits. including pylon. Used are accurate wing Alliance. world, on many
on RAF Phantoms. gloves and are direct aircraft. Ex Model
Fits any kit. replacement for the Alliance.
kit parts.

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2022
AC-019 Mirage AC-024 Panavia AC-029
AC-004 Agusta/ AC-009 AC-014 SUU-20 F1-CR/CT Tornado Orpheus 3750
Westland Eurocopter Practice Bomb GR.1A/4A Recce Pod
EH-101 Merlin HH-65A Dolphin Dispenser
Chaff and flare
dispensers Correct shaped pod Orpheus 3750 Mk.3
Folding Rotor Blade Correct shape engine (Supplied by OzMods and glazed side reconnaissance pod.
set. Can be used on dog house for the Australia & sold camera windows. Used by many aircraft
any Merlin kit. Dream Model kit but under license) Cast in clear resin. Ex and many NATO air
can also be used on Model alliance. forces. Ex Model
other kits. Alliance.

AC-020 BAE AC-025 CF-104 AC-030 Hunting

AC-005 BAE AC-010 BAE AC-015 SAAB Sea Harrier Starfighter JP.233
Hawk Harrier GR7/9 BOZ-101-EC FRS.1/FA.2
Vinten VICOM RAF Tornado GR.1
Correct shape 30mm TERMA ECM Pod. Used on German and Main bulged wheel reconnaissance pod runway denial
Aden gun pod. Can be Can be used with any Italian Tornado set. Fits all first used on Canadian, weapon pod. Used in
used on any kit and RAF Harrier GR7/9 kit. aircraft. generation Harriers. Spanish, Greece and Op Granby/Gulf War I.
any version. Used in Afghanistan Used operationally in Turkish aircraft. Cast Ex Model Alliance.
and Iraq. Afghanistan and Syria in clear resin.

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AC-046 AN/ AC-051 Martin AC-056 Panavia

AC-031 Mirage AC-036 AC-041 HS AAQ-33 Sniper Baker Mk.14 Tornado
F1.CR Mk.28EX Dominie T.1 Pod SJU17A NACES
Nuclear Bomb Ejector Seat Hindenburger fuel
Raphael TH Replacement engine Sniper pod with clear tanks for the RAF
reconnaissance pod Mk.28EX nuclear set for the RAF resin head unit. Tornado F.3 and GR.4
used by the French Dominie T.1. This is the standard aircraft. These are
bomb and Starfighter Comes with the RAF USN NACES ejector
Air Force Mirage F1’s. pylon. Designed to fit the Harrier GR7/9 pylon. correct shape and
Used operationally in Airfix kit. seat but also used on size. Ex Model
Ex Model Alliance many other aircraft.
the Gulf War and over Alliance
Bosnia. Ex Model Ex Model Alliance.
Alliance.

AC-047A AC-052 Vinten AC-057 CF-104

AC-032 HP AC-037 BAE AC-042 GUU-20 Westland Scout Starfighter
Victor B2 Practice Bomb DJRP
Hawk Mk.67 AH.1
Dispenser
Vinten DJRP Bulged wheel set for
Early Victor B2 New nose conversion Engine improvement reconnaissance pod any CF-104
modification for the for the Airfix Hawk F-104 Starfighter set. Includes new tail used by the RAF Starfighter kit. Note
Airfix kits. T.1. Note, this version rotory practice bomb rotor, wheels and gun Jaguars, Harriers and the European F-104’s
has the early wing dispenser and pylon. sight. Designed for Tornado. Clear resin had a different wheel.
and fuselage of the the Airfix kit. head unit. Includes
T.1 but a hybrid nose Harrier pylon. Ex
of the T.2, Model Alliance.

AC-048 Rafael AC-053 ACMI/ AC-058 Hawker

AC-033 Yellow AC-038 AC-043 Martin Reccelite Pod
Sun Mk.2 TACS Data Link Hunter F Mk.6
SEPECAT Baker Mk.10 Pod and 9.
Jaguar M (B1) Ejector Reccelite targeting
British Nuclear bomb Seat pod used around the
for the V-Bombers. world by many Pack of 2 Data lonk New resin wing with
New nose set for the airforces and aircraft. pods used for air seamless and
Indian Air Force Detailed resin ejector Comes with clear combat training. Ex detailed intakes.
Jaguar’s in the seat for the BAE head unit. Model Alliance. Dropped wing flaps
Maritime strike role. Hawk aircraft. Can be and detailed wheel
Designed to fit either used on any model. bays. Ex Model
the Italeri or Ex Model Alliance. Alliance.
Hasegawa kits. Ex
Model Alliance.

AC-049 AC-054 AC-059 Sea

AC-034 CF-104 AC-039 Mk.43 AC-044 Westland Lynx SEPECAT King
Starfighter Nuclear Bomb SEPECAT AH.1/7 Jaguar GR.1
Jaguar GR.1/3
New filter box
RWR Suite for the Mk.43 US and NATO TOW missile set and Chaff and Flare designed by the
Canadian nuclear bomb. Comes New clear resin nose launchers for the dispensers fitted Royal Navy for Op
Starfighters. with F-104 pylon. for the Jaguar GR1 British Army Lynx during Op Granby. Granby but now
and 3. Designed for AH.1 and AH.7. Used Also used on other widely used on many
the Hasegawa kit but in Op Granby and Op aircraft. Ex Model Sea Kings. Please
will also fit the Italeri Telic. Alliance. note this is not the ex
kit with minor Model Alliance set but
modification. re mastered for the
new Airfix kits.

AC-050 AC-055 ELTA AC-060 Sea

AC-035 CF-104 AC-040 HS AC-045 SEPECAT 8222 ECM Pod King
Starfighter Dominie T.1 Mk.28RE Jaguar
Nuclear Bomb
Widely used ECM pod Correct shaped
BL-755 cluster bombs New nose to correct Bulged wheel set for and standard rail radome, early type for
and twin store Airfix kit. (Note this Mk.28RE (Revised fin any Jaguar kit. pylon. Sea Kings. This is a
carriers used by the was revised on the arrangement) nuclear direct kit
F-104 Starfighter. real aircraft). bomb and F-104 replacement.
pylon.

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AC-076 AC-081 AGM-88 AC-086 De

AC-061 AC-066 AC-071 MBDA Sikorsky HARM Missiles Havilland
Westland Sea Dassault Storm Shadow MH-60R Devon C2
King Mirage F1.CT Missile Seahawk Pack of 2 HARM
missiles with Detailed front cockpit
Late type radome for Update set including 2 highly detailed seperate fins. Nicely and rear cabin for the
Correct tail for the detailed set.
the Westland Sea tail, ejector seat and Storm Shadow cruise MH-60R. Designed for A-Model kit.
Kings. This is correct camera port (Clear missiles used by the the Hobbyboss kit but
size and shape. resin) plus the RAF in Op Telic. Ex this will fit the
optional CT ECM front Model Alliance. Hasegawa kit.
bulge.

AC-077 AN/ AC-082 F-16 AC-087 De

AC-062 AC-067 Martin AC-072 AIM-132 AXQ-14 Data Havilland
SEPECAT ASRAAM MRP
Baker Mk.10A/2 Pod Devon C2
Jaguar Ejector Seats Missiles
Modular
Widely used US AN/ reconnaissance pod Bulged main wheels
French Air Force Highly detailed Pack of 2 ASRAAM AXQ-14 Data link pod. designed for the and front
RP-36 Tornado ejector seats. missiles used by the Nicely cast. Ex Model many users of the undercarriage and
reconnaissance pod Used on all RAF and RAAF Alliance. F-16. This comes with wheel.
used on their Jaguar Tornado’s. Pack of 2 (Hornets). Ex Model options to make most Replacement for the
A aircraft. seats. Ex Model Alliance. versions. Cast in A-Model Kit.
Alliance. clear resin.

AC-078 Thales AC-083 AN/ AC-088 De

AC-063 MBDA AC-068 GEC AC-073 Martin Damocles Pod
MICA EM ALQ-101 V(10) Havilland
Marconi TIALD Baker Mk.16A ECM Pod Devon C2
Missiles Pod Ejector Seat One of the 3rs
generation targeting
pods. Used by many Widely used Replacement engine
Pack of 2 MICA RAF first generation Eurofighter 2000/ Westinghouse ECM fronts for the A-Model
missiles. Used by the airforces and aircraft.
laser targeting pod. Typhoon Ejector Seat. Clear resin head unit. pod. Used by the RAF Kit.
French Air Force and Used by the RAF in One per pack. Fits on Buccaneers and
other NATO and allied Op Granby on any Typhoon kit. Jaguars. Used in Op
airforces. Tornado GR.1. Also Granby. Ex Model
carried by the Alliance.
Jaguars and Harriers.
Clear resin head unit.
Ex Model Alliance.

AC-079 AC-084 Phimat AC-089 Martin

AC-064 AC-069 AC-074 BAC AGM-84D Chaff Baker Mk.12H
CPU-123/B SEPECAT Canberra Harpoon Dispenser Ejector Seat
Paveway II LGB Jaguar GR.1 T11/19 Missiles
Phimat Chaff and For all British military
RAF Paveway II Linescan Nose for the Canberra Pack of 2 Harpoon Flare dispenser used Harrier GR5/7/9 & T
bombs used during reconnaissance pod T11/T19 conversion missiles. Used all by many countries Series
Op Granby and over used by the RAF used on Canberra B2. around the world and and on many aircraft.
Bosnia and Kosovo. Jaguar GR.1. Used in Designed to fit the on many aircraft. Used by the RAF
Ex Model Alliance. Op Granby and S&M Model kit and during Op Granby etc.
Bosnia. Ex Model this is correct profile Ex Model Alliance.
Alliance. and size.

AC-080 AIM-120 AC-085 Martin AC-090

AC-065 Panavia AC-070 CRV7 AC-075 Martin AMRAAM Baker SJU-5/6 AGM-12B
Tornado Rockets Baker Mk.4 Missiles Ejector Seat Bullpup
Ejector Seats Missiles
Wing gloves for the CRV-7 Rockets with Pack of 2 of the Used on early F/A-18
Hasegawa Tornado the MAU 5003 pods. Pack of 2 Mk.4 ejector AMRAAM missiles as Legacy Hornets. Pack
kits. Used by many Pack of 2 Bullpup
seats. Used by many used by many of 2 seats. missiles. These first
aircraft. This does not aircraft designed airforces and on
have the head units. entered service in the
during the 1960’s many aircraft. Ex early 1960s and were
Used by the RAF and including Jaguar A, Model Alliance.
Canadian AF in the used by many
Mirage F1, Alpha Jet airforces including
first Gulf War. Ex E, Hunters etc.
Model Alliance. the RN.
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AC-106 Mk.17 AC-110 F-16 AC-116

AC-091 MBDA AC-097 AC-101 AN- 1000lb General Fighting Falcon Westland Sea
Brimstone Lockheed C2 AAQ-18 Purpose King
Missiles Ejector Seat Litening Pod Bombs 600 gallon large
under wing fuel tanks. Step for side door
Pack of 3 Brimstone Used by many F-104 Litening laser Used on many F-16’s used on many Sea
Pack of 2 Mk.17 around the world.
missiles and pylon. Starfighter operators. targeting and bombs used by many Kings.
Used by RAF Superb pack of 2 designation pod. Includes pylons.
air forces and aircraft. Designed to fit any
Tornado, Harrier and seats. Used by many air Ex Model Alliance.
Typhoons. Ex Model forces on many F-16 kit. Ex Model
Alliance. different aircraft. Alliance.
Clear resin laser
head.
Re-issue
2022 AC-107 Lynx AC-117
AC-092 MBDA AC-102 EADS AC-112 MATRA
AC-098 ELQ-87 HMA.8 155 SNEB Aermacchi
Brimstone 2 ECM Pod Reconnaissance MB326 Macchi
Missiles. Pod Rocket Pods
Clear resin Optical
Used by many aircraft sensor head carried Large wing tip fuel
on the nose of the Pack of 2 SNEB
Pack of 3 second and air forces around German Air Force tanks used on some
Lynx and some Super rocket pods used on
generation Brimstone the world from the Tornado reconnaissance on the Macchi’s of
Lynx. many aircraft and
missiles cast in clear late 1960’s. Used by pod. Used over the Australia and South
many air forces. Ex
resin. Includes pylon USAF in Vietnam. Balkans and Africa.
Model Alliance.
and multi position Afghanistan. Cast in (Supplied by OzMods
pylon adaptor. clear resin Australia & sold
under license)

AC-108 Thales AC-113 F-16D AC-118 Bae Sea

AC-093 Mirage AC-098 BAC AC-103 BAE Reco NG
F1 CR/CT Fighting Falcon Eagle Missiles
Canberra T.22 Hawk T1/50/60 (AREOS) Pod
Extended ECM spine Pack of 2 highly
300 gallon large fuel Conversion pack Full detailed cockpit Reconnaissance pod used on the F-16D. detailed Sea Eagle
tank used by the including new for the RAF T1 and used by the French Fits all F-16D kits. Ex missile with separate
French Air Force Buccaneer nose and foreign Hawk 50 & 60 Air Force Mirage 2000 Model Alliance. fins. Includes pylon
Mirage F1 fleet central fuselage plug. series. Includes Mk 10 and Rafale. Also used rails.
Design to fit the S&M ejector seats. by other air forces.
Model Canberra B6 kit Designed to kit either Clear resin head
Airfix or Revell kits.
Note this can be used
with care on the Italeri
kit.

AC-109 F-16I AC-114 MBDA AC-119 F/A-18

AC-094 Avro AC-099 BAE AC-104 SUFA Alarm Missiles A-D Hornet
Vulcan K1 Hawk T1/50 SUU-11/A Gun
Pods
Electronic spine used Pack of two missiles Bulged wheel set for
In-flight refuelling Correct shape cockpit on the Israeli Air and twin launcher rail. the legacy Hornet.
hose unit for the coaming for early Common gun pod Force F-16I SUFA jets.
Airfix Vulcan K1. Hawks. Fit all Hawk used on many aircraft Ex Model Alliance.
Designed for the T1 kits. and air forces from
Airfix kits. Ex Model the mid 1960’s. Seen
Alliance. here on RAAF Macchi
trainers.

AC-110 F-16C/D AC-115 BAC AC-120 F/A-18

AC-095 AC-100 BAE AC-105 Fighting Falcon Canberra B2 A-D Hornet
ALQ-101V1 Hawk T2/100 Westland
ECM Pod Wessex HAS.3
Correct shaped Correct wheel for the Fully detailed
Full cockpit set conformal fuel tanks. S&M Models weapons pylons for
Used by many aircraft including Mk.10 Fuel tank and pylon Can be used on any Canberra B2 kit. the legacy Hornets.
and air forces around ejector seats. set. Used on many F-16 kit. Ex Model Includes central
the world from the Designed for the Wessex’s including Alliance. station.
late 1960’s. Used by Airfix T2 kit. most RN, RAF and
the USAF in Vietnam RAN aircraft.
and Desert Storm.

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AC-136 British AC-141 AC-148 McDD

AC-121 NATO AC-126 GBU-12 AC-131 F-16 Phantoms Paveway IV Phantoms
Chopper RWR Paveway II Viper LGB
Suite LGB
Pack of 2 TER with Standard crew
Extended tail housing BL755 Cluster Bombs Pack of 2 superbly baggage pod used by
RWR/Self Defence Pack of 2 GBU-12 the parachute pack. for British Phantoms. cast Paveway IV laser most Phantom
Suite for many NATO Paveway II LGB. Used by many NATO Used on both RAF guided bombs operators.
choppers. Cast in Widely used by many countries operating and RN Phantoms currently used by the
clear resin. 2 of each. airforces and the F-16’s. Ex Model RAF.
countries. Alliance.

AC-137 GD AC-142 1000lb AC-147 British

AC-122 Lynx AC-127 GBU-24 AC-132 F-16 F-111D/F Phantoms
RWR Suite Viper Retarded
Paveway III Bombs
LGB Detailed cockpit for Pack of 2 TER rails
British Army and Extended tail housing the Hasegawa F-111D and 6 SNEB rocket
Navy Lynx standard with ECM suite. Used by and F. Includes new Pack of 2 of the pods for both RAF
RWR and jammer Pack of 2 GBU-24 many NATO countries cockpit tub, seats, standard British and RN Phantoms.
suite. Paveway III LGB. operating the F-16’s. instrument panel and 1000lb with retarded
Used by many overhead panel. bomb tail
Western Nations on modification.
many different
aircraft.

AC-138 AC-143 AC-148 BAC

AC-123 Martin AC-128 BAe AC-138 Aermacchi
Baker Mk.9B Orpheus V Pod Canberra PR.9
jetstream T1/T2 Westland Wasp MB326 Macchi
Ejector Seat HAS.1
Orpheus V Engine FOD Guards.
Correctly shaped and Full cockpit set reconnaissance pod Can be used on most
Pack of 2 Mk.9 ejector sized engines for the Designed for the including the Martin used by the Italian Air Canberra kits
seats used by the A-Model Jetstream Airfix Scout and Air- Baker Mk.6 ejector Force. Cast in clear including Airfix and
Jaguar GR.1/3 series. kits. Includes air Graphics Wasp seats, instrument resin. These pods the S&M Model kits.
RAF, Oman, India etc. ducts on underside of conversion set CS-07. panels etc. It also have been used on
Note the French Air fuselage. New NORD SS.12 comes with open F=104G/S, AMX and
Force Jaguar A used missile set with airbrake door. Tornado IDS.
the Mk.4 seat. launcher rails and
supports.

AC-139 Panavia AC-144 F-16 AC149 MDD F-4

AC-124 AC-129 BAe AC-134 CB-470 Tornado Falcon Phantom
SEPECAT Jetstream Cluster Bombs
Jaguar GR.1/3
Correct nose shape Pack of two of the Strike camera used
Bulged wheel set for SAAF designed for the Revell Tornado special pylons when carrying the
Cockpit set including any Jetstream kit. weapon. The CB-470 kits. Please note this designed for the EMI Pod. Cast in clear
the MB Mk.9 ejector Cluster bomb was does not fit the Dutch F-16. resin.
seat. Fits either the carried on many of Hasegawa kit. Manufactured by
Hasegawa or Italeri the South African TERMA in
Kit. Ex Model combat aircraft incorporates full ECM
Alliance. including Mirage III suite.
AIR.
and Mirage F1.
Re-mastered
2022
AC-134

AC-140 Kaman AC-145 MDD AC150 Martin

AC-125 Hawker AC-130 Panavia AC-135 BAE/ SH-2F F-4K/M Baker Mk.7.A ½
Hunter T.8M Tornado GR.4 MDD Harrier Seasprite Phantom FG1/ Ejector Seats
GR7/9 and FGR2
New nose conversion The latest TERMA
AV-8B
Pack of 2 fuel tanks. Martin Baker Mk.7
for the two seat ECM Pod used by the Ex Model Alliance. Ejector Seats for
Hunter trainer used RAF on the Tornado Intake FOD Guards.
Extended refuelling Designed for the British Phantoms.
by the RN with Harrier GR.4. Used over
FRS.1 nose. Ex Model Afghanistan, Iraq, probe for second Airfix or Fujimi British
Alliance. Syria etc. generation Harriers. Phantoms.
Can be used on any
kit.
Re-mastered
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AC-166 AC-171 AC-176 AN/

AC-151 AC-156 Pilatus AC-161 MBDA Lockheed T-33 Westland Lynx AVQ-26 Pave
RF-111C/G PC.21/PC.9 Meteor Missiles Tack
Pack of 2 ROCAT Door rails for the
Reconnaissance Underwing fuel tanks Pack of 2 Meteor AAM ejector seats used by Hobbyboss Lynx kits. Targeting pod used
pallet designed for as used on both the missiles. This is one on the T-33. by the USAF and
the RAAF F-111’s. PC.9 and PC.21 of the newest RAAF as well as
Cast in clear resin training aircraft. Sold missiles in the RAF many other NATO
with full camera under agreement with and NATO air forces. users. Introduced in
window templates. OzMods Australia. the 1970’s. Comes
with seperate head
unit.

AC-167 GE AC-172 Martin AC-177

AC-152 British AC-157 Martin AC-162 Rockwell Mk.44 Torpedo Westland
Phantoms B1-B Baker
Baker Mk.6 Mk.2CA-2 Gazelle AH.1
BSB-2 Ejector Pack of 2 Mk.44 Ejector Seats
Nicely detailed bulged Seats Sniper Pod pylon and torpedo. The Mk.44 is Sand Filter and
wheel for any British adaptor rail for the B1-B a widely used torpedo shrouded exhaust as
Phantom kit. bomber. from the 1960’s and Pack of 2 Mk.2 seats fitted to British AAC
Pack of 2 Buccaneer still in use with some for the Canberra. Gazelles since Op
ejector seats for the countries as a Granby in 1990/91.
Airfix kit. training round.

AC-168 AC-173 Mirage AC-178 Martin

AC-153 Boeing AC-158 AC-163
CC-137 F1-AZ Baker GRU-7A
Eurofighter Aermacchi Set of clear resin fast Ejector Seat
Typhoon MB326 Impala jet navigation lights. 4
in pack. SAAF Mirage F1
Beechcraft refuelling centreline MER and 4
pods for the Canadian Pack of 2 GRU-7
Central weapons F-95 reconnaissance Mk.82 bombs. ejector seats as fitted
Air Force CC.137/
Boeing 707. pylon used by the pod used by the to early F-14 Tomcats
RAF Typhoon’s. SAAF Impala. Cast in before the
clear resin. introduction of the
NACES seat.
New and
improved
For 2022
AC-169 AC-174 SAAB AC179 EC655
AC-154 AC-159 AC-164 AN/ Westland Gripen Tiger
Tornado F.3 Eurofighter ASW-55 Data Wessex HU.5
EF-2000 Link Pod
Pack of 2 twin stores Engine filter set
RAF Tornado F.3 NORD SS12 missiles carriers and 4 Mk.82 update for the EC655
update set as used in Bulged wheel set for Data link pod used by and pylons for the RN bombs. These twin Tigre/Tiger. Used on
Op Granby 1990/91. any Eurofighter many aircraft Wessex used by store carriers are most Tigers in hot
Includes smaller fuel EF-2000/Typhoon kit. including the Israeli Commando used by most Gripen countries including
tanks, chaff/flare F-16 and F-15. helicopters. operators carrying a the Australian Army.
dispenser and towed variety of bombs. Used on the Spanish,
missile decoy pod. Ex French and German
Model Alliance. aircraft in Mali and
Afghanistan.

AC-170 Mk.11 AC-175 MATRA AC180

AC-155 AC-160 Boeing AC-165 Mod 3 Depth Type 181 Westland Wasp
SEPECAT F-18E/F Super Electronica Charge Rocket Pods HAS.1
jaguar GR.1/3 Hornet ELT-555 ECM
Pod
Pack of 2 Mk.11 depth Pack of 2 181 rocket New RR Nimbus
Twin bomb carrier Bulged wheel set for charges carried by pods used by many engine set with
used on the inner any Super Hornet kit. ECM pod designed for many helicopters COIN aircraft gearbox and engine
underwing station on use on the Mirage F1 including Wasp, including the Cessna deck. Also includes
RAF Jaguars. of SAAF and other Wessex, Sea King and O-2 and OV-10 new tail rotor.
users. Lynx. Bronco in Vietnam.

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AC-196 AC-201 F/A-18 AC-208

AC-181 AC-186 AN/ AC-191 Hawker WAH-64D and CF-188 Sikorsky/
Westland Wasp AAQ-13 Hunter Apache Hornet Westland Sea
HAS.1 LANTIRN King
Large 870lt Corrected weapons Corrected fins for late
Full interior detail set Targeting and underwing fuel tanks. stations and bulged model Hornets used
Pack of 2. Bulged wheel set.
including floor, rear Navigation pod. Clear wheel set. by the RAAF and CAF.
bulkhaed, panel, resin laser head. Includes
seats and controls. strengthening plates

AC-197 CVR-7 AC-202 RAF AC-207

AC-182 AC-187 AC-192 GD F-111 Rocket Pods Sikorsky
ESCAPAC Aardvark Red Arrows
Dassault Hawk Smoke S-70A-9
Ejector Seat Mirage IIIO/D Blackhawk
CVR-7 rocket pods Pod
Bulged wheel set for the used on British Army
Pack of 2 A-4 Hasegawa/Hobby 2000 AH-64D Apache AH.1.
Bulged wheel set for kits. Pack of 2. Accurate smoke pod New correct shape
Skyhawk ESCAPAC the RAAF Mirage III tail for the Australian
Ejector seats. used by the RAF Red
fleet. Also used on Arrows and the Saudi Army aircraft.
the aircraft sold to Hawks aerobatic team Designed for
Pakistan. Hasegawa or
Hobbyboss kits.

AC-198 GEC AC-203 Panavia AC-208 ELTA

AC-183 Bae/ AC-188 DIRCM AC-193 Panavia Sky Shadow
McDD Harrier II Tornado 8222 ECM Pod
Pods Tornado F.3 ECM Pod
Replacement nose for ECM Pod and F/A-18A
Bulged wheel set. Electronic Counter Mod 1 Chaff/flare ECM Pod used on the the Hasegawa kits. Plus/CF-18 Hornet
Includes out rigger Measure pods used dispensers used on Tornado aircraft. Used Pylon. Used in Op
wheels. by the RAF/USAF and the Tornado F.3 in Op by most Tornado Okra over Iraq and
many other air forces. Granby. users at some point. Syria
RAF Tornado Op
Granby and Op Telic.

NEW 2022
AC-199 F/A-18 AC-204 Boeing AC-209 Martin
AC-184 AC-189 AN- AC-AIM-9L Super Hornet 707 Baker Mk.10B1
Eurofighter AAQ-14 Sidewinder Ejector Seats
EF-2000 LANTIRN Missiles
New wings with RAAF Boeing 707
dropped flaps and refuelling set Pack of 2 early large
Typhoon/EF-2000 Navigation and Pack of 2 AIM-9L slats. Designed for including pylons, FR head box Mk.10
correct size and targeting pod Sidewinder missiles. the Hasegawa kit but Mk10 pods, flow ejector seats for RAF
shape weapons including clear resin These have been in can be used with indicators etc. Hawk T.1 . These had
pylons. Full set. laser head. Used by use for many years modification on the Superbly mastered all been replaced by
many aircraft inc the and on many different Academy kits. from information the 10B2 by early
USN F-14 Tomcats. aircraft. Used on the supplied by Flight 1980. (AC-043). Fits
RN Harriers during Refuelling. any Hawk kit.
the Falklands war.

AC-200 SAAB AC-205 AC-210

AC-185 AC-190 AC-195 AIM-9L BOZ-107 Chaff/ Sikorsky Westland Wasp
BLU-107 C-130E/H Missiles with Flare Pod CH-124 Sea and Scout
Durandal Hercules caps King
Used on the Tornado Open door set for the
Full wepons set of the Full set of bulged Pack of 2 AIM-9L and by all users. Correct wheel Airfix kit.
BLU-107 Durandal wheels for any Sidewinders with the Operational in Op sponson set for the
rocket set. Used by Hercules kit. protective head caps. Granby and Op Telic Canadian aircraft.
many airforces as well as Op Herrick. Designed for the
around the world on a Revell of
wide variety of CyberHobbies kits.
aircraft including
USAF F-111’s.

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AC-226 HS AC-231 Boeing AC-236 F-35

AC-211 SA Twin AC-216 AC-221 DH Buccaneer S2 CF-188 Hornet Lightning II
Pioneer Westland Scout Comet C4
AH.1
Intake covers. Pylons and integrated Correct weapons
New engine set for Correct shape engine Designed for Airfix ECM pods. Pack of 2. pylons for all
the Valom kit. Pack of 2 stretcher intake set for the kits. Used on CAF CF-188 versions.
panniers carried on Mach 2 kit. These are Hornets.
the British Army a massive
Scout helicopters. improvement to the
kit parts.

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NEW 2022
AC-227 RAF/RN AC-232 Boeing AC-237 HS
AC-212 SA Twin AC-217 HS AC-222 DH Practice Bomb Buccaneer
Pioneer Comet C4 F/A-18 HUG +
Dominie T.1 Dispenser S.2B/C
Update set for the
Bulged wheel set for Bulged wheel set for Correct shape and size Used during 1960’s RAF wing large
RAAF legacy Hornets.
the Valom kit. the Airfix Dominie kit. engine exhausts for the on Canberra's, slipper fuel tanks. Fits
Used on the aircraft
Mach 2 kit. Buccaneers, any kit.
sold to Canada.
Scimitars, Sea Vixen Designed for the
etc. Academy or Fujimi
kits.

NEW 2022 NEW 2022

AC-228 HS AC-232 Panavia AC-238 HS
AC-213 AC-218 Bristol AC-223 DH Buccaneer
Westland Scout Tornado Buccaneer
Britannia C Comet C4 S.Mk.2B S.2B
AH.1 Mk.1
Replacement wings
Cockpit detail set for Bulged wheel set with dropped flaps. ECM Pod and F/A-18A
Float set as fitted to Highly detailed resin the Mach 2 kit. This is Designed for the Bomb bay, bulged
the British Army undercarriage legs for the RAF configured Revell Tornado kits. fuel tank. Designed
Scouts in Hong Kong the Mach 2 kit. These cockpit. for Airfix kit.
when they operated are a must to improve
over water. the look and sit of the
kit.

NEW 2022
AC-229 Panavia AC-234 Blue AC-239 HS
AC-214 AC-219 Bristol AC-224 Martin Tornado Danube Buccaneer
Westland Scout Britannia C Baker US16E Nuclear Bomb S.2B
AH.1 Mk.1 Ejector Seats
Cockpit for the
German and Italian Blue Danude nuclear Reconnaissance pack
NORD SS.11 Missile Full wheel set to 1 ejector seat for use Air Force ECR & IDS bomb carried by for bomb bay.
set for the British correct size and in any F-35 kit. aircraft. Designed to British V-Bombers. Designed to kit Airfix
Army Scouts. shape. Highly fit Revell or kit.
detailed. For the Mach Hasegawa kits.
2 kit.

NEW 2022
AC-230 Boeing AC-235 AC-240 NH-90/
AC-215 AC-220 DH AC-225 HS F/A-18 A/B AGM-114 MHR-90 TTF
Westland Scout Comet C4 Buccaneer S Hornet Hellfire Missile Engine Filters
AH.1 Mk.2 Set
Bulged Wheel set for Extended refuelling Open door set for the
Bulged rear doors for the RAF Comet Mk.4. Full cockpit set probe for early Airfix kit.
For use on the Mach 2 Pack of 2 sets
the Westland Scout including ejector versions of the legacy including launch rails.
AH.1. This was a kit. seats for the Airfix Hornets. Missiles cast in clear
standard fit to most Buccaneer kits. resin.
Army Scouts from the
mid 1970’s.
AIR.

NEW 2022
AC.225

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AC-256 AN/ AC-261 Red AC-266 Martin

AC-241 MBB AC-246 Vickers AC-251 ALQ-231 Baird Nuclear Baker Mk.3
BO-105 VC-10 Westland Intrepid Tiger II Bomb Ejector Seat
Wessex ECM Pod
Hot missile racks for Flight Refuelling British Red Beard Pack of 2 MB Mk.3
the German Air Force Mk.905E In-flight NORD SS11 missile nuclear bomb. Used seats. Used on many
BO-105. These are the refuelling pods and One of the latest ECM
set including full pods used by NATO. by many British aircraft in the late
correct size and correct shaped weapons pylons, Aircraft in the 1960’s 1950-1960’s.
shape for the Airfix pylons for the Mach 2 Seen on USMC
rocket pods, machine Hornets and Harriers. including Scimitar,
kit. kit. guns and wheel Sea Vixen and
guards. Buccaneer. Ex Model
Alliance.

NEW 2022 NEW 2022

AC-257 AC-262 AC-267 Bae
AC-242 AC-247 Vickers AC-252 Bae SEPECAT Hawk
SA324M Harrier Firestreak
VC-10 Jaguar Missiles
Gazelle
New correctly shaped
New engine set for First generation Harriers Front fuselage half rear end for the new
including GR.1/3, T4/5, Pack of 2 resin Revell Hawk kits.
Hot missile pods and the Mach 2 kit. This is with open refuelling Firestreak missiles
rails for the Gazelle the correct size and AV-8A, TAV-8A, Sea pod. Designed for the Note this is not
Harrier FRS.1 and FA.2. with optional clear needed for the Airfix
used by many air shape of the real Hasegawa kit. Can be resin heads.
forces. Note, these thing. Intakes and exhausts. used for any Jaguar kits.
were never used on Ex Model Alliance. operator.
the British Army
aircraft.

NEW 2022 NEW 2022

AC-258 Bristol AC-263 NH-90 AC-268 AN/
AC-243 AC-248 Vickers AC-253 Britannia C
Westland AVQ-10 Pave
VC-10 Raytheon Mk.1 Knife Pod
Wessex HC2/ AIM-9X Replacement bulged
HU5 wheel set. These are
New cockpit and front
Sidewinder 4 new engines for the correct style and
shape for all NH-90’s. 1960’s USAF targeting
fuselage conversion Mach 2 kit. These are pod. Used by many
Early nose set to correct length a must to improve the aircraft including in
and shape of the Pack of 2 of the latest shape of the kit.
conversion for the AIM-9X Sidewinder the Vietnam war.
Wessex HC2 and HU5. Mach 2 kit. Note this
is the RAF cockpit. missiles.

NEW 2022
AC-259 Bristol AC-264 AC-269 Hawker
AC-244 Vickers AC-249 Vickers AC-254 Britannia C Douglas D-827 Hunter
VC-10 VC-10 Northrop F-5/ Mk.1 Pod
T-38
Bulged wheel set for
Bulged wheel set for Correct size and 4 new propellers and Small refuelling pod any Hunter kit.
the Mach 2 kit. shape cargo door for Standard ejector Seat spinners. Designed carried by many
the RAF VC-10. used by all F-5 for use with AC-258 aircraft. Used on
Designed for the versions. Pack of 2. Engine Set. French Navy
Mach 2 kit. Fits any F-5 kit. Etendards. Ex Model
Alliance.

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AC-260 Bae AC-265 Hawker AC-270 Mk.20
AC-245 Vickers AC-250 MBDA AC-255 Hawk 60 Series Hunter Rockeye II
VC-10 AM39 Exocet CBLS-200 PBD Cluster Bombs
Missiles
|New one piece wing New F.6/FGA.9
Highly detailed Standard CBLS-200 with dropped flaps for Cockpit set including Pack of 2 of the
undercarriage set for Pack of 2 superbly practice bomb the Italeri Hawk kits. ejector seat, tub and universally used
the Mach 2 kit taken detailed Exocet dispenser. Used by instrument panel CBU-100 Rockeye II
from survey and missiles. the RAF and many cluster bombs. Used
photos of the aircraft other airforces during Op Granby
at RAF Cosford. around the world. RAF Jaguars.

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NEW 2022

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AC-286 Bae AC-291 EADS/ AC-296 Weber

AC-271 MER AC-275 NH-90 AC-281 Vickers Hawk T1/50/60 GAF Telelens F-101 Ejector
Pylons and Valetta T.3 Pod Seat
Mk.82 Type 1 weapons rails
Snakeyes 100 gallon small fuel
carried by the NH-90. New engine set for tanks for any Hawk
Designed for use with Reconniassance pod Pack of 2 Weber
the Valom kit. Comes kit. used on Germany Air ejector seats for any
the Revell kit. with engine and
Pack of 2 MER rails Force Tornados. Cast F-101 Voodoo kit.
propellers. in clear resin.
and 12 Mk.82 Snakeye
Bombs. Used on
many aircraft. The
MER can also carry
many different bombs
and rockets
NEW 2022
AC-287 Bae AC-292 HS AC-297 Panavia
AC-272 TER AC-277 Bell 412 AC-282 Bae Hawk Hawk T.1 Tornado
Pylons and Griffon HAR.2 Buccaneer S.2
Mk.82 Full weapons pylon set
Snakeyes One piece wing with Seamless intake Centre line weapons
Update set for the for any Hawk kit. Note dropped flaps. pylon.
these are correct size inserts designed to fit
RAF SAR aircraft Designed for the the new Airfix kits.
includes upturned and shape. Revell kit as straight
Pack of 2 TER rails exhausts and fast fit replacement.
and 6 Mk.82 Snakeye tail boom.
Bombs.

NEW 2022
AC-288 Bae AC-293 Bae AC-298 Bae
AC-273 AC-278 F/A-18 AC-283 Bae Hawk 100
Raytheon Hawk T.1 Hawk T.1/50/60
Hornet Hawk
AGM-65G
Maverick Large 200 gallon Replacement wings Early style crew
Complete wings with Seamless intakes for underwing fuel tank. with dropped flaps. baggage pod
Missiles dropped slats and the Revell Hawk kits. Carried by any Hawk Designed for the converted from the
flaps. Designed for 100 series with Airfix Hawk T.1 kits. Aden gun pods. Used
the Academy kit but Combat Wing. by many Hawk
Pack of 2 Maverick will fit the Fujimi and operators including
missiles. Comes with Hasegawa kits with the RAF and RN
optional clear resin minor alterations. aircraft.
seaker head for the Note this is the
later versions. Legacy Hornet.

AC-289 AC-294 BAE AC-299 Bae

AC-274 AC-279 Hunting AC-284 Bae Kongsberg Hawk 100 Hawk 100
Dassault BL755 Cluster Hawk JSM
Mirage F1 Bombs
Replacement wings Seamless intakes for
Bulged wheel set for Pack of 2 of the new with dropped flaps. the Airfix Hawk 100
Twin bomb carriers Pack of 2 BL755 the Revell Hawk kit. Joint Strike Missile Designed for the kit.
and pylons for the Cluster Bombs. One just entering service Airfix Hawk T.1 kits.
Mirage F1. of the most widely
used cluster bombs
in the world.

AC-290 F-35 AC-295 Zvezda AC-300 BAC

AC-095 AC-280 Vickers AC-285 Bae Lightning II K-36DM Ejecor Canberra
ALQ-101V1 Valetta Hawk Seat
ECM Pod
GAU-22 Gatling gun New engine fronts
Bulged wheel set for FOD Guards for the for the centre line Pack of 2 K-36 ejector incorporating the
Used by many aircraft the Valom kit. Hawk. Designed for station on the F-35A. seats used on the correct shape bullets
and air forces around use with the Revell kit SU-30 series. and fans. Designed
the world from the but can be used on for use with the S&M
late 1960’s. Used by any T.1/60 series kit Model kits.
the USAF in Vietnam with minor
and Desert Storm. alterations.

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AC-316 Hunting AC-321 SAAB AC-326 F-35

AC-301 F-14 AC-306 Panavia AC-311 F/A-18A WE.177A/C Gripen Lightning II
Tomcat Tornado F.3 Hornet HUG+ Nuclear Bomb
Underwing fuel tanks Correct shape and
Extended refuelling Early style Tornado New SUJ-63 wing New WE.177A/C used on the SAAB size of the new
probe. F.3 rear instrument pylons with BOL version of the British Gripens but also used external fuel tanks
coaming and panels. chaff/flare dispensers. nuclear bomb used in on the Swedish Air carried by the F-35.
Pack of 2 the late 1960’s to Force Draken.
1990’s.

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AC-317 Hunting AC-322 AC-327 Mk.82
AC-302 AC-307 AC-312 ACES II WE.177B 500lb Bombs
Rushton Winch Ejector Seat Westland
Douglas A/ Nuclear Bomb Scout/Wasp
A2R-1 Standard Mk.82 500lb
Pack of 2 Rushton Refuelling Pod Pack of 2 ACES II ejector WE.177B HE 950lb bombs. Pack of 4
winch and towed seats as used in F-15, Early version of the bombs.
MC bomb was the Nimbus 103 engine
targets. Used by F-16, A-10 etc. first in the series of
many aircraft. Widely used Buddy used on the Wasp and
WE.177 series to Scouts. This had the
refuelling pod and enter service in 1966.
still in use today. narrow and longer
Carried by A-4 exhausts. Also comes
Skyhawks through to with the filters used
Tornado IDS. by the RAN Scouts.

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AC-318 MBDA AC-323 AC-328 Bae
AC-303 Taurus AC-308 F-4 AC-313 Raids Pod
KEPD 350 Westland Scout Harrier GR1/3
Phantom RAPTOR Pod
Cruise Missiles
RAF Data Link Full cockpit set for 30mm Aden gun pods
Correct outer wing Brand new master of Training Pod used on the Westland Scout carried by the first
Pack of 2 Taurus pylon for all versions the Tornado GR.4 Tornado’s, Typhoons AH.1. Includes floor, generation RAF
cruise missiles. of the USN & USMC RAPTOR Pod used in and F-35. rear bulkhead, seats, Harriers and the RN
Carried on Tornado, F-4 Phantom. Op Telic, Afghanistan panel and controls. Sea Harriers. Ex
Typhoon, F-16’s etc. etc. Note this is not Designed to fit the Model Alliance.
the ex Model Alliance Airfix Westland Scout
pod. kit.

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NEW 2022
AC-319 Thales AC-324 AC-329
AC-304 Mirage AC-309 F-4 AC-314 Remora ASTAC Pod Westland SEPECAT
IIIO Phantom ECM Pod Wessex Jaguar GR.1/3
Thales ASTAC ESM/
RAAF ARDU Mirage Correct shape and French designed ELINT Pod used by New bulged wheel set Full set of the
IIIO camera pod. Cast size 370 gal Remora ECM Pod. the French Air Force for any Wessex kit. correctly shaped
in clear resin. underwing fuel tanks. Used by many of Mirage F1, 2000D pylons for the RAF
In particular these airforces and on and Rafale. Jaguars. Included
replace the Airfix kit many aircraft Sidewinder overwing
tanks which are not including Indian Air rails. Ex Model
correct. Force SU-30. Alliance.

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NEW 2022 NEW 2022
AC-320 RN AC-325 HS Red AC-330 F-14S
AC-305 MBDA AC-310 Boeing AC-315 F-18E/F Phantom FG.1 Top Missiles Starfighter
Spear 3 CH-47F Super Hornet
Missiles Chinook
Extended nose wheel Pack of 2 HS Red Top New Martin Baker Q7
ECS Vent set for the leg in catapult missiles which were ejector seat used in
The latest missiles New engine and rear fuselage. These position plus developed for the the Italian Air Force
being developed by exhaust set for the are the correct shape additional leg in deck RAF and RN fighters F-104S Starfighters.
MBDA for the RAF Australian Army and size for the new taxiing position. of the 1960’s. Used on Pack of 2.
and NATO. Chinooks. ECS system. Lightning, Javelins,
Sea Vixen’s etc.

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AC-346 Matra AC-351 Flight AC-356 McDD

t AC-331 BRU-55 AC-336 SH-60 AC-341 Harrier R550 Magic Refuelling Harrier II
Twin Bomb Seahawk AV-8B/GR.7 AAM Missiles Mk.20 Pod and
Racks pylon. Dropped flap set for
Bulged wheel set for Seamless engine Pack of 2 Matra Magic any 2nd generation
Pack of 2 BRU-55 twin any Seahawk kit. exhausts for any air to air missiles. Harrier kit.
second generation Buddy refuelling pod
bomb carriers. Can be Used by many air used by the Royal
used on many aircraft Harrier including RAF forces and aircraft
GR.5, GR.7, GR.9, Navy Scimitars, Sea
and for many since to late 1960’s. Vixens and
weapons.. T.10/T.12 and the
AV-8B, AB-8B+ and Buccaneers.
TAV-8B.

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AC-347 Matra AC-352 BAE AC-357 Bae
AC-332 MBDA AC-337 Panavia AC-342 SEPECAT R530 AAM Harrier GR7/9
BGL-400 LGB Jaguar Harrier GR7/9 &
Tornado T.10/12
Bombs
Pack of 2 Matra R530 One piece wing with
Crew access ladder Seamless intakes for medium range air to dropped flaps
any Italeri Jaguar kit. air missiles. New clear resin nose
Pack of 2 BGL-400, for the Tornado’s. Not for the British
400kg LGB used by F.3. Harriers.
the French Air Force.

NEW 2022
AIR.

NEW 2022
AC337

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AC-348 Sting AC-353 BAE AC-358 Bae
AC-333 GBU-31 AC-338 IRIS-T AC-343 F-4 Ray Torpedo
JDAM Bomb Harrier GR7/ Harrier GR.5
Missiles Phantom AV-8B
Pack of 2 highly Clear resin nose
Pack of 2 JDAM Pack of 2 IRIS-T Crew access ladders. detailed Sting Ray conversion set
bombs. Used by torpedoes. Replacement one
missiles used by the Both front and rear piece intakes with
many airforces and German Air Force and included.
on many different open blow doors. For
many other users any GR7/9/AV-8B or
aircraft. including Oman on two seat kits.
the their Typhoons.

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AC-349 Panavia AC-354 BAE AC-359 Bae
AC-334 GBU-38 AC-339 Panavia AC-344 Panavia Tornado GR.1 Harrier GR7/ Sea Harrier
JDAM Tornado GR.4 Tornado GR.4 AV-8B FA.2
Engine detail set for
Pack of 4 GBU-38 Late update Rolls Full cockpit set for the original Tornado One piece wing with Tail correction set.
bombs. Used by Royce RB199 engine the RAF Tornado including open dropped flaps for any Designed to kit Airfix
many airforces and with fire wall detail GR.4 including Tardis. access doors etc. Hasegawa Harrier kit. kit.
on many different with open Martin baker Mk.10 Designed to fit either Can be used on
aircraft. maintenance doors. seats, instrument Revell or Hasegawa GR7/9/AV-8B/AV-8B+
panels etc. kits. and two seaters.

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AC-350 HS AC-355 Harrier AC-360 Bae
AC-335 AC-340 Panavia AC-345 HS Harrier GR.3 AV-8B/B+ Harrier FRS.1
Thompson CSF Tornado GR.4 Buccaneer S.2
PRESTO Pod
Blue Eric ECM Pod on GAU-12/U Equaliser Tail correction set for
Rear spine TCAS II Seamless exhausts Aden cannon. Also Gun Pack. Designed the Airfix Sea Harrier
French Air Force update for the Revell for the Airfix kits. includes right hand to fit any Harrier kit.
reconnaissance pod. kit. Used on the RAF Aden gun pod without AV-8B kit.
Used on Mirage F1, Tornado GR.4 aircraft the ECM.
2000D/N and Rafale. since the 2010.

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AC-376 ALE-50 AC-381 AC-386 CT-114

AN/ALQ-184 AC-361 Bae AC-366 AC-371 BAC Aermacchi Tutor
Harrier GR.3 SEPECAT Strikemaster MB339 C
Jaguar Pack of ALE-50 towed
decoys and pylon set. Cockpit update set for
Tail and nose Cockpit set including New cockpit set for the Hobbycraft kit.
correction set for the Tailplane correction ejector seats etc. the RNZAF and other
Airfix kit. Nose is cast set for the Italeri Designed to fit either MB339C versions.
in clear resin. Jaguar kits. the Airfix or Sword Includes new ejector
kit. seats etc. Designed
for the Italeri kit.

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AC-377 Panavia AC-382 AC-387
AC-362 Bae AC-367 Boeing AC-372 Boeing Tornado IDS Beechcraft
Harrier F/A-18C/D Hornet Aermacchi
T-45C Goshawk MB339C B200 King Air
New cockpit update
Harrier crew baggage Standard crew Extended refuelling set for the latest New engine set to the
pod for all Harriers. probe and fuselage German Air Force Refuelling Probe in
baggage pod used for fixed position. correct size and
Also used on the RAF carrier deployment modification for the Tornado IDS/ECR shape for the A&A
GR.5-9 series. training. Academy kit. Will also fit aircraft. Model kit.
other kits with slight
alterations.

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AC-378 AC-383 Avro AC-388
AC-363 Harrier AC-368 Boeing AC-373 Panavia Sanders
GR.1/AV-8A CF-100 Mk.5 Beechcraft
T-45C Goshawk Tornado F.3 SCSG-5A Canuck B200 King Air
Smoke Pods
Nose and tail Detailed cockpit set Tornado F.3 Rolls
correction set for the New underwing ECM New improved and
including new tub, Royce engine with Pack of 2 smoke pods pods. Pack of 2. bulged wheel set for
Airfix kits. Nose cast NACES seats, fire walls, access
in clear resin. used by many the A&A Model B200
instrument panels doors and built in airforces on many King Air.
and controls. chaff dispensers. aircraft.
Designed to fit the
Italeri kit.

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AC-379 AC-384 Panavia AC-389 Boeing
AC-364 Bae AC-369 Boeing AC-374 Aermacchi Tornado F.3 RC-135
Harrier T-45C Goshawk Dassault MB339C
Mirage IIIO
Extended refuelling LTV side cheeks for
First generation New front Large wing tip tanks probe and fuselage the RC-135 Esci/Ertl
Harrier including undercarriage legs in RAAF, ARDU Test carried by most of the half for the Hasegawa or Italeri kits to
GR.1/3, AV-8A and catapult position. aircraft nose 339C aircraft. kit. convert to the latest
Sea Harriers. One modification. Cast in update. Used on RAF
piece wing with clear resin. RC-135W Rivet Joint
dropped flaps. aircraft.

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AC-380 MDD AC-385 Panavia AC-390 Boeing
AC-365 AN/ AC-370 Boeing AC-375 Bae F-4M Phantom Tornado F.3 RC/EC-135
ALQ-184 ECM T-45C Goshawk Harrier GR7/9 FGR.2
Pod
New cockpit set Milstar dome carried
One piece wing with Rear fuselage Full cockpit set including late style by the E-3 Mercury
This is the short AN/ dropped flaps and modification/update designed for the Airfix rear coaming, ejector and a range of RC/
ALQ-184 ECM Pod. front wing slats. set for the Hasegawa kit but will work in seats etc. Designed RW/EC-135 aircraft
Used from the late RAF Harriers. Fujimi kits with a for the Hasegawa kit
1970’s. It is still in use small amount of work
today in updated
software versions.

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AC-391 AC-396 HS AC-401 Martin AC-406 AC-411 RAF AC-416 BAC

Beechcraft Argosy C.1 Baker Mk.6 Kongsberg Phantom FGR.2 Canberra T.17
Shadow R.1 Ejector Seat AGM-119
Wheel set for the
Penguin Missile Chaff/Flare pods Wing tip fuel tanks
Update set for the Mach 2 kit. Pack of 2 Mk.6 ejector carried by the RAF that were converted
A&A Model B300 seats widely used in Phantoms on the to use as Chaff/Flare
AGM-119 Penguin inner wing pylons. dispensers.
Super King Air to from the mid 1960’s missile with separate
make the RAF ISTAR as replacements for folding fins. 1 per
aircraft. the Mk.4. Many pack.
different aircraft have
used this seat.

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AC-392 AC-397 HS AC-402 NH/MHR AC-407 NH-90 AC-412 CFM-56 AC-417 SJU-4/A
Beechcraft Argosy C.1 -90 NFH Engine Engine Set Stencil Ejector
Shadow R2 Seat
Engine set for the Revised Mk.2 weapons Engine bay door 4 resin engines to
Update set to convert Mach 2 kit. These pylon used on many of covers for the Naval update the Boeing Used on all the
the A&A Model B300 really do make such a the TTF aircraft and can version of the NH-90. 707 and KC/RC 135 AV-8B/B+ and TAV-8B
into the latest RAF difference to the kit carry rocket pods, fuel Mastered by MP aircraft. Harriers for the
ISTAR Configuration. parts. tanks etc. Original Masters USMC, Spain and
Italy. Pack of 2 seats.
A similar version to
this was also used in
the German Air Force
Alpha Jet A.
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AC-393 Panavia AC-398 HS AC-403 Bristol AC-408 BLG-66 AC-413 HS 125 AC-418 Rafael
Tornado Argosy C.1 170 Freighter Belouga Bomb Python 2 AAM
Dispensers
Royal Aircraft
Extended refuelling Correct shape and Bulged wheel set for Establishment HS 125 The early version of
probe. Designed to fit size propellers for the the Fly Models kit. Pack of 2, Belouga used for Sea Harrier the Python missile
any Tornado kit. (Not Mach 2 kit. bomb dispensers FA2 radar trials. developed by Israel.
F3 versions) used by the French Includes new nose. Sold to many
Air Force on Jaguar, countries around the
Mirage F1, Mirage world.
2000D etc. Used in
Desert Storm.

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AC-394 MDD AC-399 HS AC-404 HS AC-409 F-4 AC-414 BAC AC-419 Rafael
A-4S Skyhawk Argosy C.1 Buccaneer Phantom Canberra B1(8) Python 5 AAM
S.2B
Nose conversion and New cockpit for the Correct weapon RAE conversion with Latest version of the
update set for the Mach 2 kit Full weapons pylon pylons for the USN the Ferranti Nose Israel Python missile.
Singaporean Air set for the RAF and USMC Phantoms. Conversion. Designed Pack of 2.
Force A-4S. Designed aircraft. Designed to Includes centre line for the Airfix kit.
to fit the Fujimi/Hobby fit the Airfix kit. pylon.
2000 kits.

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AC-395 HS AC-400 Panavia AC-405 HS AC-410 F-4 AC-415 BAC AC-420 Panavia
Argosy C.1 Tornado Buccaneer S.2 Phantom Canberra SC.9 Tornado F3
GR.1/1A
Undercarriage set for Airbrake replacement Correct weapons RAE conversion for Late update RB199
the Mach 2 kit. Full cockpit set set for the Airfix kits. pylon set for the the PR.9 with a new Mk.104 Engine used
including Mk.10 Fully detailed. USAF and most nose. Designed for on the F3. Includes
ejector seats. foreign users. the Airfix kit. open panel doors and
Designed for the Includes correct the Mk 2 chaff
Revell or Hasegawa shape centre pylon. dispensers.
kits.

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AC-421 Panavia AC-426 HS AC-431 AC-436 AC-441 MBB AC-446

Tornado F3 125-400 CC.1 AGM-84H/K Dassault M1 Bomb Westland
Slam Missile Mirage 2000C Dispenser Wessex
Mod 2 chaff/flare Viper engine
dispensers used on conversion for the Pack of 2 missiles of
the Tornado F3 from Airfix Dominie or Update set for the Early German Air Folding Tail for the
the latest version of Modelsvit Mirage Force bomb Westland Wessex.
1995 onward Matchbox HS-125 the Slam missile.
including Op Telic. 2000C kit. dispenser.

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AC-422 Panavia AC-427 IAI AC-432 Alpha AC-437 F-111G AC-447 AN/
AC-442 CH-113
Tornado GR.1/4 Griffin LGB Jet Cockpit ALQ-131 ECM
Labrador
Pod
Alarm missile pylon Israeli Laser Guided Rear fuselage plug to Cockpit set for the
adaptors for the RAF correct length of the Correct tail for the
bomb. Pack of 2. RAAF F-111C/G. Hobbycraft or Fuljimi
under fuselage main KP Model kit. Designed for the This is the deep ECM
pylons/. kits if modelling the pod used by many
hasegawa kits Canadian Air Force NATO aircraft and
aircraft airforces around the
world

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AC-423 EADS AC-428 AC-433 Alpha AC-438 F-111 AC-443 Sea
AS-34 AC-448 RAF
Northrop jet A Aardvark King Mk.43 Tornado
Kormorant 1 F-5E/F
missiles
Full detailed cockpit Wing gloves for the Lift rafts for either
for the German Air Hasegawa kits. Twin bomb carriers
Enlarged fin for many side on the used by the RAF
Pack of 2 Kormorant users of the F-5E/F. Force Alpha Jet A. Norwegian Sea Kings
Designed for the KP Tornado’s.
1 missiles used from Replacement for kit
the early 1970’s by part. Model kit. Includes
many NATO countries the Stencil ejector
and carried on many seat.
different aircraft

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AC-424 EADS AC-429 AC-434 Alpha AC-439 Panavia AC-444
AS-34 Cerberus ECM Jet E AC-449 Gloster
Tornado GR1/4 Westland Lynx Meteor PR
Kormorant 2 Pod (Navy)
missiles Mk.10
Full cockpit set for Avionic bays and
ECM Pod used by the the KP Model Alpha doors for the RAF
German Air Force Jet used by the Tornado Folding tail rotor for New photo
Update missile used French Air Force. the Airfix or
from the late 1990’s Tornado fleet. reconnaissance nose
Included Martin Baker Hobbyboss Lynx kits. for the new Airfix
by many air forces Mk.4 ejector seats.
and carried on many Meteor F.8 kit. Cast in
different aircraft. clear resin.

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AC-425 CC-144 AC-430 AC-435 Panavia AC-440 AC-450 Beagle
Challenger ALQ-167/188 Tornado IDS/ AC-445
Westland Lynx Westland Basset CC.1
Pods ECR (Navy) Wessex
ECM Training Improvement set for
conversion for the Pack of 2 pods so Under wing/fuselage the Airfix Basset kit.
CC-144 as used by Folding rotor blade Bulged wheels with Includes new
either the ALQ-167 fuel tank set. Pack of set including support
the Canadian Air ECM or ALQ-188 2 tanks as used on float bags engines, bulged
Force. Used in Desert arms. Designed to fit wheels and aerials.
Jammer Pod can be German and Italian any Navy Lynx kit.
Storm modelled aircraft.

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GSE-001 Leyland GSE-006 ROF GSE-011 Land Rover GSE-016 Schopf

Hippo MkII/III Eager Beaver SIII SWB Hard Top L393 LATT
Refueller Forklift Truck Utility Vehicle Aircraft Towing
Aircraft Refueller Featuring:
Full 1/72 scale resin kit of
Featuring: Tractor
Featuring: Full resin kit. This version was Featuring:
Ex Model Alliance kit which has the Eager Beaver. Used by a widely used version of the
all 3 Britsh armed forces. Full resin kit of the Large
been simplified. Full resin with hard top with windows cut into Aircraft Towing Tractor used
detailed instruction booklet Seen in Falklands War and the sides. Often used by the
Op Granby. by the RAF. Full cabin
Harrier and Helicopter interior and rising cab detail.
Squadrons.

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GSE-002 Vickers GSE-007 Morris GSE-012 Land Rover GSE-017 Schopf
MkII Deck Tractor Mini Van SIII Hard Top F59N Carrier Tow
Carrier Deck Tug Utility Vehicle Utility Vehicle Tractor
Featuring: Featuring: Deck Towing Tug
Featuring: Full resin fit including clear Resin kit of the Land Rover
Ex Model Alliance kit. Full resin Featuring:
resin parts. Widely used from with a standard hard top. Full resin kit of the latest tug
model and correct shape body. the mid 1960’s by all 3 British Mainly used by the Britsh Army
Full colour instruction booklet. used by the Roayl Navy on
Armed Forces as well as but also by the other 2 British the new carriers HMS Queen
many other countries. Armed Forces and many Elizebeth II and HMS Prince
countries around the world. of Wales

GSE-008 Vickers MkI GSE-018 AEC

GSE-003 Schopf Deck Tractor GSE-013 Land Rover Mantador Blue Steel
F-59 Tow Tractor Carrier Deck Tug SIII Soft Top Missile Carrier
Aircraft Towing Tractor Featuring: Utility Vehicle Specialist Missile
Featuring: Ex Model Alliance (Never Featuring:
Resin parts, brass mess detail. Released). Full resin kit of the Resin kit of the standard Land Loader
tug used from the early 1970’s Rover with canvas cover. This Featuring:
Coloured warning lights. This is
the current tug used by all 3 through to 1984. Seen in is the most widely used version Full resin kit of the unique
British Armed Forces. Falklands War. Used by RN on of the Land Rover and used by version of the AEC Mantador.
HMS Eagle, Hermes and Ark many countries around the Deigned to transport the Blue
Royal. world. Steel missile (Not included).
. .
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GSE-009 Morris Mini GSE-014 Morris Mini GSE-019 EE

GSE-004 Massey Saloon Car Pick Up Thunderbird Missile
Furguson MF-40 Tow Utility Vehicle Utility Vehicle SAM Missile
Tractor Featuring: Featuring: Featuring:
Full resin kit including the
Full resin kit including clear
Aircraft Towing Tractor glazing. Inc Blue Ploice Light.
Full iresin kit of the Mini Pick
up. Mainly used by the RAF mobile launcher. Superbly
Featuring: Widely used by many armed mastered by Retrokit. Note this
Full resin kit of this tractor used with a fold down seat added to
forces around the world. the rear area. Includes clear is not 3D Printed.
by the RAF from the Mid
1970’s up until replaced by the resin glazing.
F59. Seen in Op Granby as
well as Op Telic.

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GSE-010 Land Rover GSE-020 Land Rover
GSE-015 Land Rover
GSE-005 Toyota SIII SWB Station SIII SWB Soft Top/
TD25 Aircraft Tractor SIII ½ Ton AP Light
wagon Open Weight
Aircraft Towing Tractor Utility Vehicle
Featuring: Utility Vehicle Utility Vehicle
Full resin kit of the Toyota Featuring: Featuring:
Full resin kit, these are the Resin kit including full interior. Featuring:
TD25 tug. Widely used around
the world both military and most accurate Land Rover kits This model has the soft top Full resin kit of one of the most
civilian. This is the early TD-25 on the market and are canvas cover with the rear and widely used Land Rovers. This
model used by the RAAF. mastered to 1/72 Scale. sides rolled up. version comes with the canvas
1000’s used all around the hood.
world.

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GSE-021 Land Rover GSE-026 Land GSE-031 Sellick D8 GSE-036 Douglas

SIII ½ Ton AP Rover 90 Defender Aircraft Tow Tractor Taskmaster
Utility Vehicle Utility Vehicle Featuring: Aircraft Towing
Featuring: Featuring: Full resin kit of the Sellick D8
Full resin kit of the Light weight New resin kit of the short medium towing tractor used by Tractor
Land Rover with hard top. wheel base Land Rover the Canadian Air Force. Often Featuring:
Defender with hard top seen without the cab roof. Resin kit. (Not 3D printed) of
station wagon. Includes full Used in Desert Storm by the the RAF tractor used from
interior. CAF for the CF-18 Hornets the late 1960’s to late
1990’s

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GSE-022 Land Rover GSE-027 Land GSE-032 Sellick GSE-037 EINSA
SIII ½ Ton AP Station Rover 90 Defender ATT-300 4WS D14 Deck Tractor
Wagon Utility Vehicle Aircraft Tow Tractor Deck Tow Tractor
Utility Vehicle Featuring:
Short wheel base Defender
Featuring: Featuring:
Featuring: Full resin kit of the Sellick Resin model of this navy tow
Full resin kit of the Light weight with canvas top. Widely used tractor used by the RAN and
by all 3 Britsh Armed Forces ATT-300 heavy tow tractor
Land Rover with hard top used by the Canadian Air Spanish Navy.
station wagon. Often used by and exported to over 60
countries. Force. Used for towing larger
RAF Police. Many have been aircraft such as Orion,
painted white. Hercules etc.

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GSE-023 Douglas GSE-028 Land Rover GSE-038 Unimog
90 Defender GSE-033 Range
Super Taskmaster Rover TACR2 U404
Aircarft Towing Tractor Utility Vehicle Utility Tow Truck
Featuring: Featuring: Fire & Rescue Vehicle
Full resin kit of the Super Standard Land Rover 90 with Featuring: Featuring:
Taskmaster seen form the mid hard top cover. Includes full Full resin kit including detailed Resin kit of the Unimog SWB
1970’s up until early 2000’s. interior. interior. Colour lights, glazing 404 Series used by the RAF
Used by the RAF and civilian etc. This is the Mk.1 version and RN for the Harrier and
airfields. Inlcuded full interior, used from the Mid 1970’s up Helicopter support roles. Kit
glazing and coloured lights. until early 2000. Can still be includes both soft and hard top
seen on civilian airfields. options.

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GSE-029 Douglas
GSE-024 Douglas Tugmaster Mk.1 GSE-039 Bristol
GSE-034 French Tow Bloodhound Mk.2
Sentinel Tugmaster Aircraft Carrier Tug Tractor
Aircraft Towing Tractor Featuring: SAM Missile
Featuring: Full resin kit of the small Aircraft Tow Tractor Featuring:
Tugmaster Mk.1 used by the Featuring: Full resin kit including laucher
Full resin kit of the heavy tow Full resin kit of this small
tractor used by the RAF V- Royal Navy from the early platform. Highly detailed kit.
1950’s aircraft two tractor used by the
Bomber and Transport French Air Force, Army and Air
Squadrons. Mastered by Force. Used in Desert Storm
Retrokit. Note this is not 3D and Afghanistan.
Printed

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GSE-025 Land Rover GSE-030 Hallam GSE-035 Fenwick GSE-040 Land Rover
110 Defender Station HE50 Tractor Deck Tractor
wagon Series 3 TACR1
Aircraft Towing Tractor Deck Tow Tractor
Utility Vehicle Featuring: Featuring: Fire & Rescue Vehicle
Featuring: Full resin kit of thie Hallam as Resin kit of this early French Featuring:
Full resin kit including interior used by the RAF from the Navy tow tractor used from the Full resin kit of the Series 3
and clear resin. Includes 1980’s and a few are still in use early 1960’s up until 2000. Land Rover featuring the
coloured safety lights. today. Full interior, glazing and Seen pulling Etendards, Tactical Crash Rescue vehicle.
colour lights Crusader, Alize etc. This still served up until the late
1990’s even after the TAC2
had entered service.

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GSE-041 AEC GSEa-001 RAF GSEa-006 Houchin GSEa-011 French

Mammoth Major Type Y Weapons C680 48KVA GPU Weapons Loader
Airfield Refueller Trolley Flight Line Trolley Weapons Trolley
Aircraft Refueller Weapons trolley Featuring:
Full resin kit of the RAF
Featuring:
Resin kit of the weapons
Featuring: Featuring:
Full resin kit of the AEC Full resin kit of this trolley HoucinC680 GPU. Used on loader used by the French
Mammoth Major. Used by the used universally throughout Tornado’s, Typhoons, Air Force from the mid
RAF from the late 19070’s.. the RAF and many other air Harriers & Jaguar’s. 1980’s to current. Used in
forces. Inc brass light guards Desert Storm, Afghanistan
etc.

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GSE-042 Bedford MJ GSEa-002 MJ1-B GSEa-007 Harrier GSEa-012 Houchin

UBRA (Late) Weapons Tow Bar 25KVA GPU
Refuelling Truck Loader Aircraft handling Flight Line Trolley
Featuring: Featuring:
Featuring: Weapons Loader Resin kit of the universal tow Resin kit of this widely used
Full resin kit of the Bedford Featuring: bar. Can be used on all early GPU. Used by many air
MK/MJ series with flat bed and Full resin kit of the late Harriers, Sea Harriers and forces but mainly RAF and
Bulk Refueling Pack. Used for model MJ1-B weapons Hawks RN.
aircraft and armour. trolley. Used by many
nations including Australia,
Canada, USA etc. Entered
service mid 1980’s. Used in
Desert Storm.
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GSEa-003 Type W GSEa-008 Hobart GSEa-013 EINSA

GSE-043 Bedford Jet-Ex 5D GPU VAP-60 Weapons
MK/MJ Tactical Weapons Loader
Weapons Loader Flight Line Trolley Loader
Refueller Featuring: Weapons Trolley
Featuring:
Refuelling Truck Full resin kit of the W type
New nose sections, cockpits,
Full resin kit of the widely
Featuring:
Featuring: weapons loader. Built from This is the latest weapons
Full resin kit of the Bedford used GPU. The Jet-Ex 5 is loader used by the RAF as
drawings supplied by seen on many European and
MK/MJ Tactical Refueller used Portsmouth Aviation. Note well as many other air forces
by the RAF and RN for the American air bases. around the world, especially
this is not 3D mastered or Please note this is not 3D
Harrier and Helicopter force. printed. NATO countries.
Note this is a new 1/72 scale printed.
Superb casting. Used by the
kit. RAF from the early 1970’s

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through to 2005. NEW 2022
.
.
GSE-044 Bedford S GSEa-004 GSEa-009 GSEa-014 RAF S
Airfield Refueller Guinault GB45/ Firestreak Missile Type Trolley
Refuelling Truck GPU Trolley Flight Line Trolley
Featuring: Ground Power Unit Weapons Trolley Featuring:
Full resin kit of the Bedford Featuring: Featuring: Resin kit of this versatile
Type S used as airfield Resin kit of the Firestreak trolley used by the RAF and
Full resin kit. Mastered by
refuelling truck by the RAF and Red Top missile trolley RN. Often used as weapons
L’Arsenal and produced
from the late 1950’s. under License. used by the RAF and RN. trolley with bomb/missile
This French manufactured racks.
GPU is used by many air
forces and countries
worldwide including the
NEW 2022 British Military. Remastered NEW 2022

GSEa-005 Oxygen/ GSEa-015

GSE-045 Bae Rapier GSEa-010 MJ1-B A.S32A-32 Flight
Nitrogen Trolley (Early) Weapons
Mk.1 SAM Flight Line Trolley Deck Tractor
Airfield Defence Featuring: Loader Deck Handling
Featuring: Full resin kit of this Weapons Loader Equipment
New resin kit of the Rapier universally used trolley seen Featuring:
on most flight line from the Full resin kit of the early Featuring:
Mk.1 SAM system including all Resin kit of this important
support equipment. early 1960’s. Used by the model MJ1-B weapons
RAF, RN FAA and many trolley. Used by many piece of carrier deck
other air forces around the nations including Australia, handling equipment. Used by
world. Canada, USA etc. Entered USN, Italian Navy etc.
service mid 1960’s. Used
Vietnam and Gulf War.
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GSEa-016 Sun
30KVA Starter Unit GSEf-001 Royal GSEf-006 RAF
Flight Line Trolley Navy Helicopter Middle/Far East
Featuring: Crew Ground Crew Set 1
Resin kit of this small starter
unit used by the German
Armed Forces. Also used by Featuring: Featuring:
several European air arms Resin figures of RN chopper 1960’s figures posed in
inc Austria, Switzerland and crew. These are the original EX warm climates with shorts
Italy. Model Alliance figure set. etc. Can be used with set 2

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GSEa-017 Sun
Hydraulic Test Unit GSEf-002 Royal GSEf-007 RAF
Flight Line Trolley Navy Carrier Deck Middle/Far East
Featuring: Crew Ground Crew Set 2
Resin kit of the HTU used by Featuring:
the German Armed Forces. 1960’s figures posed in
(Air Force and Navy) Featuring:
Resin figures of Britsh carrier warm climates with shorts
deck crew. Ex Model Alliance etc. Can be used with set 1
figures sets.

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GSEa-018 EINSA
GPU GSEf-003 RAF fast GSEf-008 Royal Air
Flight Line Trolley Jet Pilots walking Force Pilots Set 3
Featuring:
Resin kit of the latest GPU Featuring: Featuring:
used by the RAF Typhoon 2 RAF modern pilots walking 2 modern RAF pilots, 1 walking
squadrons. Also used by to/from aircraft. and the other climbing aircraft
Italy, Spain and Saudi These can be used for most ladder. Can be used for all
Arabia. NATO or allied nations. modern NATO or allied aircrew.
Ex Model Alliance figures.

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GSEa-019
M322A-60A GPU GSEf-004 Royal Air GSEf-009 Royal Air
Flight Line Trolley Force Fast Jet Pilots Force Ground Crew
Featuring:
Resin kit of the most widely
in Aircraft
Featuring:
used GPU in the world. Used Set of resin figures of the RAF
by USAF, USN and USMC in Featuring: ground crew servicing modern
Vietnam. Also used in Desert 2 RAF pilots sitting in fast jet. jets. Can be used from 1990’s
Storm and Iraqi Freedom. Can be used for any NATO or onwards.
allied aircrew.

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GSEa-020 Houchin
Mk.5 GPU GSEf-005 Royal
Navy Tractor Driver GSEf-010 RAF V-
Flight Line Trolley
Featuring: and Deck Crewman Bomber Crew
Resin kit of this small GPU
used by the RAF and RN in Scramble
the 1960’s - 80’s. Featuring:
Resin figures to use in the
Vickers Deck Tractor. Ex Model Featuring:
Alliance figures Set of RAF V-Bomber crew on
alert scramble. 1950-60’s.

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GSEf48-001 RN GSEf48-006 RAF AC-4801 CH-47D MV-721001 M113
Sea Harrier Pilot Fast Jet Pilots in MV-721006 Supacat
Chinook FSV Jackal 2 MWMIK
Cockpit Fire Support Vehicle
Featuring: Featuring: Utility Vehicle
Featuring: Featuring:
Modern Sea Harrier pilot Featuring: New sand filters designed
in standing position. New resin upper deck with Full resin kit of the Supacat
Set of 2 RAF pilots sitting by the RAF for Op Granby revised hatch and Saladin
but now used by many other Jackal 2 designed for use by
in jet. turret. Used by Australian Army the British Army in
operators. This is Ex Model in Vietnam and up until the
Alliance Product. Afghanistan. Also used by
early 1980’s. other countries.

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GSEf48-002 RAF GSEf48-007 RN AC-4802 Sea King MV-721002 M113
Pilot figure Deck Crew MV-721007 Supacat
MRV Coyote TSV
walking Set 1 Featuring:
Medium Recon
Featuring: New sand filter designed for Utility Vehicle
Featuring: 2 Royal Navy Carrier the RN Sea King HC.4 in Op Vehicle Featuring:
Deck Crew figures. Granby. Now used by many Featuring: Full resin kit of the l6 wheel
Pilot walking to/from fast other operators. This is Ex highly agile Coyote. Designed
jet holding helmet. The replacement for the FSV
Model Alliance Product. was the Scorpion turreted for use by the British Army in
MRV. New resin top deck, Afghanistan but also used by
hatch and Scorpion turret. other armed forces including
Also includes new front and the Australian SAS.
side buoyancy panels.
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GSEf48-003 RAF GSEf48-008 RAF
Pilot figure Ground Crew MV-721008 Peugeot
MV-721003 Bedford P4 Jeep
walking Set 2 RL Truck
Featuring: Utility Vehicle
Featuring: Set of 5 RAF ground General Service Truck Featuring:
crew in various positions Featuring: Full resin kit of the standard
Pilot walking to/from fast French Army Peugeot P4
jet wearing helmet. servicing aircraft. Full resin kit of the Bedford RL
GS truck used by many which was developed with
countries around the world. Mercedes (G-Wagon). Fully
Includes full cabin detail, rear detailed kit with canvas rear
canvas hood etc. cover

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GSEf48-004 RAF
Pilot figure MV-721004 Acco 2.5t MV-721009
walking Set 3 GS Truck Centurion AVRE
Featuring: General Service Truck Conversion
Pilot walking to/from fast Featuring: Combat Engineers
Full resin kit of the International
jet wearing helmet.
Acco 4x4 GS truck as used by Version
the Australian Army. Widely Featuring:
used in Vietnam. Includes full Designed for use with the
cabin detail. ACE Model Centurion Mk.5.
Includes new turret and dozer
blade. Also comes with the
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Scale
NEW 2022 Op Telic/Gulf War armour
update.

GSEf48-005 RAF NEW 2022

Pilot figure
climbing into MV-721005 OTO MV-721010
aircraft Set 4 Melara Howitzer Centurion BARV
105mm Pack Conversion
Featuring: Howitzer Recovery Tank
Pilot climbing up aircraft Featuring: Featuring:
ladder and wearing Resin kit of the M56/L10A1/LS Designed for use with the
helmet. 105mm Pack Howitzer. Used ACE Model Centurion Mk.5 to
by many armies around the convert to the Beach
world including Britain, Armoured Recovery Version.
Australia, Canada, New Used by the Royal Marines.
1:48 Zealand etc. These saw action in the
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MV-721011 Land
Rover 6x6 Perentie
MV-721016
International 6x4
MVf-7201New
Zealand SAS
MVa-1001
Machine Gun
MVa-1006 M113
Series Tracks
MVa-1011 FV434
Fitter
Suggestio
LRPV Acco Truck Set 1 Conversion Set
Featuring:
SF Vehicle General Service Truck Featuring:
Full track and wheel set
Featuring: Featuring: Special Forces Set 1 - Featuring: Featuring:
Afghanistan. 3 figures of M60 Machine Gun, 50 for the Italeri and ESCI REME conversion for the
Full resin kit of the 6x6 Land Full resin kit of the Australian M113 series kits. Direct
Rover Perentie used by the Army 6 wheels Acco truck. the NZSAS for use with Calibre HMG and M19 Takom or S&M Models
the Humvee or other SF Grenade launcher replacement for the kit FV432.
Australian SAS as the Long parts.
Range Patrol Vehicle. vehicles.

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MV-721012 land MV-721017 Land MVa-1002 ATV 4 MVa-1007 Harley MVa-1012 FV432
Rover 4x4 Defender MVf-7202
Rover SIIa SWB Australian Army wheel Quad Davidson MT500 Op Granby
LRPV Utility Vehicle Bike Motor Bike update
SAS
SF Vehicle Featuring:
Featuring: Full resin kit of the land Rover
SIIa build to the Australian Featuring: Featuring: Featuring: Featuring:
Full resin kit of the land Rover British Army Quad bike
110 Defender as used by the Army specification. This is the Special Forces Set 2 - Special Forces cross Op Granby/Desert Storm
soft top version. Iraq/Afghanistan. 3 as used by the Special country motor bike used update set for the Takom
British and Australian SAS. Forces in Iraq and
Options included to build either figures of the SAAS in Iraq and Afghanistan or S&M Models FV432.
Regiment for use with Afghanistan by US Special Forces
version.
the Land Rover sets.

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MV-721013 MV-721018 Land MVf-7203 British MVa-1003 ATV 6 MVa-1008 MVa-1013

Mercedes G-Wagon Rover SIIa SWB Army SAS wheel Quad Stalwart UBRE Unimog U1700
Utility Vehicle Utility Vehicle Bike Pack Conversion
Featuring: Featuring: Featuring:
Full resin kit of the Mercedes Full resin kit of the Australian Special Forces Set 3 -
G-Wagon. This model builds Featuring: Featuring: Featuring:
Army SWB Land Rover 88 with Iraq/Afghanistan. 3 British Army 6 wheel
the standard Station Wagon the M106 recoilless rifle. New Bulk refuelling pack Conversion set to update
figures of the British SAS Quad bike as used by for the ACE Model Alvis the ACE Model Unimog
version. This is the first of a G- to go in the SF vehicle
Wagon range. the Special Forces in Stalwart Mk.2 to the Australian Army or
sets. Iraq, Afghanistan & New Zealand Army
Syria. Also used by version including new
Australian SAS wheels.

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MV-721014 M577 MV-721019 Land MVf-7204 MVa-1004 MVa-1009 MVa-1014
Command Post Rover SIIa LWB Australian M113A1 T50 Bushmaster British Army
Armoured Vehicle Utility Vehicle Infantry Vietnam Turret PMV Internal Set Weapons Set 1
Featuring: Featuring:
Resin conversion set to convert Resin kit of the SIIa 109 LWB
the standard M113 into the Featuring: Featuring: Featuring: Featuring:
Land Rover to Australian Army Resin and brass T50
M577. Includes full interior specification with canvas soft 4 soldiers of the New interior detail set for Weapons used by the
detail. Australian Infantry as turret fitted to the the Dragon Bushmaster British Military during Op
top. Australian Army M113 in
seen in Vietnam. kits Granby 1990-91
Vietnam. including SA80, SLR,
GPMG, Sterling etc

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MV-721015 Bedford MV-721020 Land MVa-1005
MK/MJ 4 ton GS Rover SIIa LWB MVa-1010 M113/ MVa-1015 M109
Humvee SF M579 Fitter A2 SPG
Truck Station Wagon
General Service Truck Utility Truck Conversion
Featuring: Featuring:
Featuring: Featuring: Resin conversion to British Army update set
Full resin kit in 1/72 scale of Full resin kit of the Land Rover convert standard Featuring:
for the Gulf War/Op
the Bedford MK/MJ series. This 109 LWB in Station Wagon Humvee into the Special Conversion set for any Granby 1990-91.
version is the standard GS configuration. Forces version used by 1/72 scale M113 to
convert to fitter vehicle. Designed for any M109
Air-Graphic Mo
truck. the New Zealand SAS in A2 kit.
Afghanistan

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