Airfix Model World Issue 135
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Issue
- Magazine:
- Airfix Model World
- Number:
- Issue 135 | February 2022
- Language:
- English
- ISSN:
- 977204512011102
Table of contents
Editorial | Page 3Editor's Desk
by Stuart FoneNews | Page 6Exclusive
Airfix 2022 Releases
News | Page 8News
Latest Updates
News | Page 12Show Guide
At-a-glance model show calendar
News | Page 14Club Scene
Your Local Clubs
Build Report, 1:32 | Page 18Storm Force
by Dean LargeDean Large takes on a challenge in the shape of Revell's recently release 1/32 Hawker Tempest Mk.V and a bunch of aftermarket extras
![1:32 Control Column (CMK Q32240) Q32240](/products/img/3/5/1/1021351-10105-45-t180.jpg)
Control Column for Special Hobby/ Pacific Coast kits
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:32
Q32240 2016 New tool ![1:32 Early & Late Cannon Barrels (CMK Q32241) Q32241](/products/img/3/5/0/1021350-10105-20-t180.jpg)
Early & Late Cannon Barrels for Special Hobby/ Pacific Coast kits
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:32
Q32241 2016 New tool ![1:32 Tempest Engine Set for Special Hobby Kit (CMK 5110) 5110](/products/img/5/6/9/1101569-29107-76-t180.jpg)
Tempest Engine Set for Special Hobby Kit
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:32
5110 ![1:32 Tail wheel with strengthened leg (CMK Q32244) Q32244](/products/img/3/4/6/1021346-10105-33-t180.jpg)
Tail wheel with strengthened leg for Special Hobby/ Pacific Coast kits
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:32
Q32244 2016 New tool ![1:32 Tempest Mk. II/ V/VI - Main wheels late type (CMK Q32242) Q32242](/products/img/3/5/5/1021355-10105-90-t180.jpg)
Tempest Mk. II/ V/VI - Main wheels late type for Special Hobby/ Pacific Coast kits
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:32
Q32242 2016 New tool Photo Gallery | Page 28Out And About
by Malcolm V LoweYeovil Model Show 2021
Build Report, 1:72 | Page 30Small Scale, Big Hit
by Massimo SantarossaMassimo Santarossa gets "to the point" with Airfix's braille-scale Firefly - a 1/72 Sherman VC kit
Build Report, 1:48 | Page 38French Fancy
by Joe TurnerJoe Turner trades his usual armour for an 'avion' subject: Dora Wings' 1/48 Marcel Bloch MB.152
Reference | Page 46In Focus
by Chris ThomasWhipping Up A Storm - Chris Thomas delves into the history of Hawker's hard-hitting late-war fighter, which served with the RAF into the 1950s
Build Report, 1:72 | Page 52Anyone For Tempest?
by Garry TobissGarry Tobiss takes a look at the brand-new 1/72 Hawker Tempest Mk.V from Airfix in this test-shot build
Build Report, 1:72 | Page 60Madalorian Special Supplement - Model Build
by Steve BuddRazor Sharp - Revell's 1/72 ST-70 Razor Crest lands at Steve Budd's base in the outer rim for a thorough overhaul and systems check
Build Report, 1:65 | Page 68Madalorian Special Supplement - Model Build
by Stuart FoneBow Tie - Editor Stu Fone tries out the latest incarnation of a classic Imperial Starfighter design, courtesy of a Revell 1/65 test-shot of the Tie Outlander from Disney+ Series The Mandalorian
Build Report, 1:35 | Page 74Heavy Hauler
by Cristian LupuCristian Lupu recreates a piece of post-Cold War history with Trumpeter's imposing 1/35 KZKT-7428 transporter with KZKT-9101 semi-trailer
Photo Gallery | Page 84Out And About
by Stu FoneBlue Lamp Model Show
Build Report, 1:24 | Page 86Out Of The Blue
by Noel SmithIn his first build for AMW, Noel Smith tackles Fisher Model's imposing 1/24 Bugatti 100P resin kit to reproduce this sleek advanced aircraft design in its possible racing colour
Build Report, 1:48 | Page 94Brand-New Heavy
by Matthew PorterMatthew Porter discovers whether Hong Kong Models' new 1/48 Avro Lancaster B Mk.I is a hit
Review | Page 104On The Shelf
Books
Review | Page 112On The Shelf
Military Kits
![1:35 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf. J Nibelungenwerk (MiniArt 35339) 35339](/products/img/3/3/6/1361336-38473-84-t180.jpg)
Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf. J Nibelungenwerk Mid Prod. Sep-Nov 1944 Interior Kit
MiniArt 1:3535339 2021 New parts
![UA UA](/s/images/flags7/32/UA.png)
Review | Page 114On The Shelf
Figures and auto kits
![1:35 Mounted Police During The Assault Battle Of Husynne, East Poland September 24, 1939 (ToRo Model 35F140) 35F140](/products/img/5/4/1/1366541-101265-74-t180.jpg)
Mounted Police During The Assault Battle Of Husynne, East Poland September 24, 1939
ToRo Model 1:35
35F140 Multi-topic (1!!)Review | Page 116On The Shelf
Decal sheets
![1:48 Mirage 5BD BD-12 "Mirage Farewell" Belgian Air Force 1993 (Syhart 48-121) 48-121](/products/img/8/2/9/1334829-12192-46-t180.jpg)
Mirage 5BD BD-12 "Mirage Farewell" Belgian Air Force 1993
Syhart (Syh@rt) 1:48
48-121 ![1:35 Lebanese Tanks & AFVs Part 4 - Unit Markings (Star Decals 35-C1111) 35-C1111](/products/img/8/6/0/1115860-14904-36-t180.jpg)
Lebanese Tanks & AFVs Part 4 - Unit Markings 1st - 7th Mechanized Brigades
Star Decals 1:35
35-C1111 2017 New tool ![1:48 Russian Air and Space Force board numbers & additional insignia (type 2018) (Begemot 48-056) 48-056](/products/img/1/0/2/1369102-10105-71-t180.jpg)
Russian Air and Space Force board numbers & additional insignia (type 2018)
Begemot 1:48
48-056 2021 New tool Multi-topic (2)Review | Page 120On The Shelf
Accessories
![1:48 Bf 109G/K Tall Tailwheel Set (Barracuda Studios BR48392) BR48392](/products/img/6/9/3/1316693-10105-11-t180.jpg)
Bf 109G/K Tall Tailwheel Set
Barracuda Studios 1:48
BR48392 ![1:144 Bf-109 G-10 (Mark I kit) (Brengun BRL144165) BRL144165](/products/img/1/5/5/1316155-10105-45-t180.jpg)
Bf-109 G-10 (Mark I kit)
Brengun 1:144
BRL144165 ![1:72 StuG 40 Ausf.G (Revell kit) (Hauler HLH72110) HLH72110](/products/img/1/1/2/1302112-38473-40-t180.jpg)
StuG 40 Ausf.G (Revell kit)
Hauler 1:72
HLH72110 Photo Gallery | Page 130Display Case
Visual interest is a strong theme in this month's read showcase, as these projects involve tonal variation, scratch-built additions and achieving the perfect finish - whether weathered or pristine!