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Chris Hall says I am humbled by the highregard in which my father is still heldwithin the aviation and modellingcommunity.

As important a part of my Fathers life, but onewith which people are less familiar, is the periodwhen his love of aviation first developed. Hespoke a few years ago of his early memorieswhich led him to become a pilot and of his firstencounter with an airplane at the age of 10.Every year, his Father took the family on holidayto the Isle of Wight but in 1937, they did things alittle dierently by flying in an Airspeed Courierof Portsmouth, Southsea and Isle of WightAirways. This 15 minute flight cost 7s 6d andhaving insisted on sitting next to the pilot, myfather was duly rewarded by being given the jobof winding-up the undercarriage!This encounter with flying left a huge impressionon my Father, his interest being furthercemented in 1938 when his Father took him tothe Hendon Air Day. That Christmas, he receivedhis first model aircraft made by FROG - This wasan Interceptor Mk.4 semi-scale, rubber-bandpowered, flying model and Christmas day wasspent flying it in the park.

September 1939 brought the onset of warwith Germany, but my Father then aged 11, didnot necessarily appreciate the implications ofthis calamity. The war presented him withopportunities due to schools being closed,allowing him to indulge his fascination withflying to a degree that would otherwise not have

been imaginable in peacetime.With major airfields nearby (NorthWeald, Hendon and Hatfield)reachable by bicycle, he and a friendspent most of their days up treesobserving the movements of militaryaircraft at the height of the Battle of Britainuntil school reconvened.

My Father joined the Air Training Corps inApril 1942 giving him access to flights in TigerMoths operating out of RAF Panshanger, wherehe logged up quite a few hours flying time withthe airfield instructors. He set up a school clubaliated to the National Association of SpottersClub, which eventually became the EnfieldBranch. The title Aeroplane Spotter provided theinspiration for Aviation News but it was at thisclub that his first steps at model making tookplace, albeit crafted from wood.

When it came to National Service in 1944, myFathers desire to become a pilot was thwartedas this role was well oversubscribed. My Fatherthought that by extending his time in educationhe could defer entry into the RAF, hoping that bydoing so the bottleneck would have eased, thusopening up opportunities for him to realize hisdream. Alan had done well at English, Historyand Geography at school, but it was a Saturdayclass studying art that presented Alan with theidea that this may provide him with a career.

In 1945 Alan was called up to do his NationalService, at this time the war had drawn to a closeand there was now a surfeit of trained pilots,again thwarting his ambition. After basictraining at RAF Padgate he was oered theposition of Wireless Operator, and at the time hedecided that whatever the RAF threw at him hewas going to get more out of them rather thanvice versa

Alan was posted to RAF Compton Basset inWiltshire to learn his trade in signals. The camp was back logged, resulting in a delayon transfer to advanced training at RAF Cranwellso to avoid boredom and general duties, hevolunteered for the Advanced Drill Squad at RAFHalton. Instruction in advanced drill followedand shortly he found himself representing theRAF at events throughout the country, includingparading at the British Legion Memorial Serviceat the Albert Hall.

My Father was posted to RAF Cranwell, thespiritual home of the RAF and Radio School.Training intensified and it was here that he firstencountered an aircraft that was to become hisfavourite, the Avro Anson. His flying log bookrecorded 12 hours flying at Cranwell in a varietyof Ansons before the passing out parade and hiscoveted Wireless Operators flying badge.

Alan was then posted to the Empire Test PilotsSchool at RAF Cranfield but this time fate hadbeen kind to him. Duties included flying inmulti-engine aircraft while sharing some airtrac control duties. My Father was in heaven.RAF Cranfield was a wonderful posting whichenabled him to get in in as much flying as hecould such as high altitude tests in Lincolns andLancasters, low level runs on Mosquitos and airtrac control, which although less exhilarating,was no less interesting. Thanks to thereorganisation of the Empire Test Pilots Schoolto RAE Farnborough, my Father found himselfposted to Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Setting o

from Docklands, London, he unexpectedlyfound himself in Malta where the ship wascommandeered to take army troops to India tohelp with the unrest. This this was my Fathersfirst taste of this island.

Their ship returned to pick them up some 10weeks later, taking 3 weeks to dock at Durbanand thence by train to Bulawayo. From there thecontingent were split up, some staying at RAFHQ at Kumalo, my father and others being sentto RAF Thornhill near Gwelo in central Rhodesia.

The base had been put on care andmaintenance at the end of WWII, their initial taskinvolved helping to get the base operationalagain. Once back in shape, aircraft, mainly TigerMoths and Harvard AT-6s, began to arrive incrates.

Gradually more aircraft and pilots started toarrive and life on the station became busier.There were two Ansons operational on the baseand my Father found himself a seat on the firstflight of Anson (WK376). The base continued toexpand with four W/Ops running a rota on T20soperational duties. The arrival of Anson MK 20saorded him more flying time and although thelayout of the aircraft had changed this gave Alanmore opportunities to persuade the pilots tochange places. The posting to Rhodesia enabledmy Father to keep his vow to get more out ofthe RAF than they did of him.

During this time he enjoyed some great ad-ventures with like-minded colleagues, visitingVictoria Falls, travelling to Mozambique, andquite by chance finding himself invited to somevery liberally minded beach parties near Durbanin South Africa.

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Warpaint Books are pleased toannounce the launch at ScaleModel World 2014 of our100th title the F-84F ThunderStreak/Jet & RF-84F Thunderflash

Warpaint Books started production of thecurrent series in 1996, in conjunction with thetitle originator and Editor Alan W Hall, aidedby his elite team of authors and artists. Thisseries from its inception proved to be verypopular with the aircraft enthusiast andmodeller, rapidly growing from strength tostrength. Alan W Hall died suddenly in Maltain 2008 at the age of eighty, just aftercompleting Warpaint No 69 on the Marauder.Alans death left a void which we were notconfident we could fill with his thoughts,ideas and inspirations being locked awaysomewhere in his home in Malta. After muchresearch, we built up sucient knowledgeand regained our confidence, startingproduction of the series in earnest just 3months after Alans death.

I asked Chris Hall, Alan Halls son to give anover view of Alans early life (1932 2008)highlighting the events that aected anddirected him into his publishing career. Ifound the whole exercise fascinating andhope that this will be of as much interest toyou all. The series has grown with somewelcome additions to the existing team ofauthors. Richard Caruana has become ourresident artists and we are spreading our netto cover, German, Japanese and Russiansubject matter and are looking at coveringaircraft from WWI.

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HE LAUNCH OFF THEIR 100TH TITLEAK & RF-84F THUNDERFLASH ILLUSTRATED BYRICHARD CARUANA

In September 1946 he had completed his Na-tional Service and was ordered back to Kirkhamin Lancashire to be demobbed. Here dischargecertificates and civilian clothes were issued andhe was given 3 months part pay but what of thefuture? He decided to enter a two year NationalDesign Diploma course, choosing lithographyand bookbinding as his core subjects at HornseySchool of Art. There he wrote his first book onthe architecture of the south coast betweenSouthampton and Winchester which earnedhigh praise despite its short print run of 25copies! He also enrolled for a 3 year, part-timecourse at Camberwell School of Art. On passinghis exams he took a one year teaching courseafter which he got his first civilian job at the ageof 24 at Malvern School of Art.

To finance his living expenses while waiting totake up the job at Malvern my Father went to theIsle of Wight, where he worked as a waiter at theShanklin Hotel. He also applied to join the RAFVolunteer Reserve and was only accepted on thebasis that he remained a signaller. He thereforehad no option but to get his pilots licence pri-vately.

At the Isle of Wight Flying Club, Sandown air-field*, he took as many flying lessons as he couldaord. The school was run by two women one ofwhich, Vera Strod, became his instructor withflights to Croydon, Southampton and Shoreham.It was a wonderful summer and although he had

not completed the full training, he had amassed30 hours of dual and solo flying before leaving totake up his post at Malvern. Shortly thereafter hecompleted the course and qualified at nearbyStaverton aerodrome. His passion for aviationand his chosen career in graphic arts led himinto journalism in the 1960s, and by the early 70she had the skill and confidence to share withothers, the passion that had captivated him atthe age of 10 in that short 15 minute flight

*Note: At his request his ashes were scattered onthe airfield after his death in November 2008.

Some 80 years on, I am delighted that my Fa-thers legacy continues as we reach issue 100 inthe Warpaint series. Under the wise and steadyhand of Alans long time friend Regis Auckland,the principles and ideas associated withWarpaint Books continue in this well establishedpublication. Not only do these publications pro-vide the reader with authoritative service histo-ries, the camouflage schemes and line drawingsprovide a valuable information source to bothmodel-makers and enthusiasts alike.

Warpaint Books were the last publicationsthat my Father edited, and they probably bestencapsulate what he enjoyed most about in-dulging his passion. It is tremendously satisfyingand makes me very proud to see that it enduresand continues to meet the needs of the aviationenthusiast and modelling community.

Chris HallAlan in Rhodesia

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December 2014Vol.36 Issue 10

Table of ContentsP.8 - 26:

Scuttlebutt LodgeThe Editorial team, with the help of the SAM regulars,compiles our examination of the world of modelling,bringing us the latest news and reviews along with allof the regular features you can expect every month.

Compact Build ReviewsP.28 - 39:Our dedicated team of expert modellers examinerecent kit releases for your reading pleasure.

This Month:James Ashton brings us the 1:32nd scale Fisher ModelsRyan PT-20.

Seb Videc builds his second aerial refueller in as manymonths, this time the Minicraft 1:144th scale KC-135Stratotanker.

ngel Expsito Gonzlez presents the Hasegawa1:72nd scale F-18F, with a mind-blowing replication ofweathered paint. Fear not, I have asked him to re-createthe process in far more detail in a future article

Gary Bottoms is back with his unique take on the HighPlanes Models 1:48th scale Mustang racer.

Yoav Efrati makes a rare diversion from Israeli subjectmatter, this time around finishing a pair of Fujimi 1:72ndscale Phantoms in British markings.

Mike M-Dubz Williams presents the Italeri 1:48th scaleSea Hurricane.

Jeremias Luchina finishes the 1:48th scale Italeri (ex-Accurate Miniatures) TBM Avenger in Brazilian markings.

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P.40 - 51Fokker D.VII By: Ray Rimell We are very pleased (and proud) to

bring you this very special feature by MrWindsock himself.

Features: P.52 - 58

1:32nd scale Wingnut Wings Fokker D.VIIIt is almost as if the editor planned itwell in advance, but Dai Williamsbrings us his fantastic take on thesublime Wingnut Wings kit toaccompany Rays historical feature.

P.60 - 651:32nd Revell Spitfire Mk IIJames Ashton presents the recentlyreleased Revell Spitfire Mk II.

P.66 - 701:48th scale Czech Models

XF-85 Goblin Sjon van der Heiden is back withanother mouth-watering diorama, thistime using the Goblin as a centrepiece.

P.72 - 741:72nd Airfix BristolBlenheim Mk I Nino Gakovic returns with this lateaddition to this issue, the new toolAirfix Blenheim Mk I in Croatianmarkings.

P.76 - 801:32nd Wingnut WingsFokker Eindekker Chris Fleet puts the K into kits aswe present our second WingnutWings feature this issue, the Fokker

E.1 (Early).

The Tailpiece:P.82 A preview of what to look forward to in the next issue ofthe magazine

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Annual Spectacular

Welcome to the Scale Aircraft ModellingIPMS UK Nationals Special Edition. Thisyear is dedicated to commemoratingthe 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the FirstWorld War and we have a few articles dedicatedto the subject. I am very proud to say that thismonths Aviation in Profile feature has beenwritten by none other than Ray Rimell himself. I

thought about attempting to write my first AinP feature on a WWIsubject, but then saw sense and figured Who knows the subjectbetter?

For those of you not attending the show for whatever reason,who are reading this a few weeks later when the magazine has itsgeneral release, I apologise. All of the above will be irrelevant.However, if you do ever have the opportunity to attend ScaleModelWorld, I strongly recommend it. This show is one of theworlds premier modelling events and a showcase for not onlysome of the greatest modelling talent from the UK and beyond,but also for British hospitality at its finest. The IPMS UK are gracioushosts, something that is evidenced by the healthy attendance fromall over the world. Guys like Raanan Weiss from Isradecal makesthe trip from Israel, Roy Sutherland and Mike Belcher make the tripfrom North America, Zoukei-Mura come from Japan, just to name afew. I could go on for this entire column citing from the ratherimpressive list of manufacturers the IPMS UK gather every year foryour modelling acquisitions, but I think you get the idea.

All would be for nought, though, if it werent for those IPMSmembers (and non-IPMS members as well) who pass through theturnstiles and continue to make the event what it is, year after year.Attendance seems to creep up by a thousand or so every year; atestament to the organisation and appeal the show has. Magazinesand the internet modelling websites can promote the show asmuch as they like, but it is the word of mouth from satisfiedmodellers that carry the most weight, in my opinion.

In the six or seven years that I have been attending the show Ihave seen evidence of this in the way the overseas section hasgrown. So much so it has had to be moved in order to keep theflow of traffic around the halls moving. These far flung modellersfrom Belgium, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Poland, Austria,Germany (and my mate Pete Mossong from New Zealand alwaysmanages to make the trip) and beyond have all gone home andtold their mates about the show and in doing so, inspire more andmore modellers to make the trek. Which brings me to one of myfavourite aspects of a show like this.

Yes, the competition is important; however, a show like thisgives us the opportunity to expand our friendship circle beyondour national borders. Yes, we all have x amount of friends onfacebook, many pals from overseas on the modelling discussiongroups, but nothing makes for a more sincere friendship thanshaking hands in person and hoisting a malted beverage. As youperuse the tables, take the opportunity to chat to the personsitting on the other side. Get to know some of the modellers whohave made a long journey to the show, or even those who poppeddown the road. It could be the start of a lifelong friendship.

Until Next Month,


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Scuttlebutt Lodge


Compiled by Karl Robinson, With contributions from James Ashton, Neil Pinchbeck, Massimo Santarossa, Shaun Schofield, Dai Williams

and Mike Williams. If you have something that you would like featured in Scuttlebutt Lodge, please email me at: [email protected]

As we move into the autumn,the number of shows tends todie down. Fortunately thequality of these shows remainsas high as ever, and this was nomore evident than at OldWarden for Shuttleworthsmilitary pageant. Held on astunning summers evening,beneath clear blue skies and

with only the hint of abreeze, the magic ofOld Warden wasunleashed.

A full and healthy line-up of theresident aircraft and the oddvisitor entertained the crowdsfor a full three hours of superbflying. All very good, but themore dedicated members ofthe audience who stayed wellafter the flying ceased wererewarded by one of thehighlights of the season,

overshadowing the

normally show stealingappearance of the Edwardians.As the sun set, for the first timein two decades, the collectionsD.H.88 Comet flew in a publicdisplay. It has been a long timecoming, and for those there,certainly did not disappoint.

The followingweekend sawthe IWM atDuxford hostits Septembershow. Althougha fairlystandardaffaircompared to

recent years, there werenevertheless plenty ofhighlights. In their penultimatedisplay weekend, the pair ofLancasters once again wowedthe huge crowds that had piledinto Duxford on the Sunday. Byfar the rarest aircraft on showwas the 727, the type's first UKdisplay for many a year, andflown with plenty of verve inthe capable hands of pilot DanGriffith. The bulk of the flyingprogramme was made up ofthe resident warbirds, superblyflown as ever, especially the trioof US Navy warbirds- Corsair,Hellcat and Bearcat. All in all, afine end to Duxfords season.

THE SHOW SCENEBy: Shaun Schofield

Tamiya 1:48th scale NorthAmerican P-51D Mustang

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No list of thistype could becomplete without

including the Tamiya 1:48thscale P-51D Mustang. It isregarded by many modellers as

one of the most perfectlybuilding kits available,incorporating the legendaryTamiya moulding qualitythroughout. The recessed panellines are as perfectly renderedas it can get. Another endearingaspect of this kit is the blemishfree surfaces, making it ideallysuited for the many naturalmetal finishes that can beapplied to the Mustang.

Although the kit is wellendowed with details straightout of the box, it has notstopped the aftermarket fromproducing aplethora ofresin andphoto-etcheddetailing setswith which totake things up

to another level. In addition,many decal sheets are alsoavailable in the scale coveringjust about any famous Mustangout there, as well as many otherstandard squadron aircraft.

This kit ticks all of the out ofthe boxes, with a wide varietyof aftermarket productsavailable to enhance it. You canput away the putties, fillers andsanders, and just get on withthe pleasure of building a kitthat is so well engineered.Everyone should build one atsome point.

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1st December 1934 TheSchool of Army Co-operationat Old Sarum takes delivery ofthe RAF's first rotary wingaircraft, the Avro C.30A RotaAutogiro. 78 examples of theC.30A were built by A.V. Roe &Co Ltd under licence from theCierva Autogiro Company.

2nd December1980 The firstChinook HC.1helicopters foruse by the RAFare ociallyhanded over ina ceremony atRAF Odiham

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What is the recipe for aperfect model show? You have apretty good idea if you arereading this after having pickedup the magazine at the IPMS UKNationals Take one partTelford and one part ScaleModel Challenge, and youcannot go wrong.

I have been making the trip toVeldhoven for several years nowand would not miss it unlesscircumstances conspiredconsiderably against me. Overthe past several years I haveseen this show grow in not onlyscope but concept as well, and itpromises to grow even further. Ithas traditionally beenconsidered an armour andfigure show, however under theguidance of RobertCrombeecke, the aviation sidehas expanded considerably. Thecompetition is intense and thelevel of modelling on displayastonishing. What makes thisshow really special, however, isthe organisation. Scale ModelFactory put on a clinic oforganisational skills year in andyear out, and there are only acouple of shows I attend wherethere is such a positive sense ofcommunity. The show has a

magical combination of beinglocated in the NH ConferenceCentre Konigshof, with on-siteaccommodation in a superbhotel, meaning the nightlife andsocial aspect is fantastic.

This year I had the honour ofpresenting the first Scale AircraftModelling Best in Show Aircraftmodel to Aitor Azkue for hisastonishing diorama called TheWinners are Coming, in whichhe utilised the Zoukei-Mura He219 and Trumpeter Me 262. Ihave included some images ofthe diorama with this report,however it is not unless you seeit in person that you can graspthe sheer talent that went intoits production.

SAM contributor Yves van denBrouck took Silver with his 32ndTamiya Spitfire (soon to appearin SAM) as well.

As I mentioned earlier, it is agenuine pleasure to make thetrip to Veldhoven every year, andI have to thank all of the guys atSMF for their hospitality.Especially Margot Crombeecke,who organises the annualSaturday trip to the historicalsights. She was a little annoyedwith me this year though, as Iwas late for the bus toAmsterdam after partaking alittle too much in the socialfestivities on Friday night (Iblame Alex Uschi van derRosten who broke out theJgermeister late in theevening). Sorry Margot!

This year saw the largest UKcontingent I have seen yet, so ifyou can make it, add to nextyears English speaking crowdYou will not regret it.

Voyage to VeldhoVen:Scale Modelchallenge 2014

By: Jay Laverty

6th December 1997 The RAF takesdelivery of the firstChinook HC.2A'sfrom Boeing.Thirteen more HC.2Aand HC.3A modelswere delivered overthe next three years.

12th December 1992 Two RAF Herculesaircraft and four crews took part inOperation Vigour, the relief flights intoSomalia. Based near Mombassa, Kenya, theaircraft flew missions to Mogadishu andKismayu airports as well as to severalrough fields within Somalia. 90 RAFpersonnel were deployed in this operation,working closely with the USAF in theatre.


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airbrush Maintenance

Albion Alloysstockists viawww.albionalloys.co.uk

Stock Code: 4444

Price: 5.50

Available individually in 8-pack sets of150, 240 & 320 grit needles, this setsees all grits combined in aconvenient multi-set. I have toconfess I was originallysceptical of the applicationsfor these sanders.However, after tryingthem out on theTyphoons locatingpoints for therocket rails, I wasdulyimpressedwiththem.Thepointedend makescleaning a variety ofsizes of holes a breeze and theywill prove infinitely useful when itcomes to sorting out irregularshaped openings such asexhausts, canopy framingand air intakes, forexample.

Jay Laverty

Plastic sanding needles(assorted Pack)

Do you produce a 'cool tool' that deserves to be featured here? Do you use something that other modellers would find essential?

Let us know at: [email protected]

FOR THE TOOLBOX Iwata stockists via www.iwata-medea.com

The Airbrush Company - www.airbrushes.com

IWCL-100 Iwata Airbrush Cleaning Kit 22.50

In my opinion proper airbrush maintenance is one of the mostgrossly overlooked aspects of modelling and the reason for 99%of the difficulties we encounter when spraying. It is not a lack ofability that keeps us from consistent success with the airbrush, itis a maintenance issue. However, obtaining the right tools tomake cleaning simple is not always easy as we generally acquirewhat we need from a variety of places, making it difficult toconsistently have the tools we need to hand on a regular basis.Iwata-Medea have finally addressed this problem with theirsuperb Airbrush Cleaning kit. Collected into one convenientpackage is everything required to keep your airbrush in first ratecondition. Included are:

Three small cleaning brushes (dental style) 50 Pipe Cleaners (non-shredding cotton fibre) Artool Studio Wipes (x 12 wipes) 1 ounce bottle of Medea Airbrush Cleaner Medea Super Lube Iwata Nozzle Wrench Iwata LED Light Powered Magnifier

IWCL-200; Iwata Airbrush Cleaning Mat 19.50

Storing parts whilst cleaning has always been a precariousproposition for me, as I have spent more than a few hours of mylife looking for a nozzle cap or chuck that has rolled off the tableand into the realm of the unforgiving 'Carpet Monster'. This largenon-skid surface mat eliminates this problem with ease. Theraised edge keeps all of your parts in one place until the airbrushis ready to be re-assembled.


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THE EXORCIST CLEANERI-6360-16; 16 Ounce MedeaAirbrush Cleaner with Invertible360 degree Nozzle 14.00

While the 360 degree rotating nozzleis convenient, what makes thiscontainer so useful is the ability toregulate the flow between a sprayand stream setting.

Special Limited Time Offer Crown Cap

For a limited time from the 1st of November, the AirbrushCompany is giving away a free 'Crown Cap' worth 6.35 withevery purchase of a Neo for Iwata CN or BCN Airbrush. Accordingto the Airbrush Company The crown cap allows you to get closerto your work and thus achieve finer detail, whilst still protectingthe needle. It also decreases paint build-up on the needle and inthe nozzle cap, preventing spitting.

You cannot argue with free!

Please note that this offer is only available from the AirbrushCompany and their authorised UK dealers.

Jay Laverty

STICKY SITUATIONRevell model kits are available from all good toy and

model retailers. For details visit www.revell.de/en,@RevellGermany or facebook.com/Revell

39694; 10m x 6mm Masking Tape 2.25



New low-tack maskingtape from Revell thatdoes exactly what itsays. Very similar to theleading JapaneseKabuki tape types thatare ideally suited tomodelling needs. Allrolls are 10 metres inlength, which meansthat there is a healthysupply on each roll thatwill last you quite sometime.

Karl Robinson

KILLER DRILLERSUschi van der Rosten stockists via www.uschivdr.com

Albion Alloys - www.albionalloys.co.uk

4001; The CA-NDLE CA Glue Applicators, 10,50Drill Set; 10 x Micro Drill Bits, 10,90 3x 0.2mm drill bits 3x 0.25mm drill bits 2x 0.3mm drill bits 2x 0.4mm drill bits

Alexander Glass made a splash on the modelling market a fewyears back with the release of his spectacular Woodgrain Decalsand he has proven that he has the ability to continually innovatewith a steady stream of imaginative and extremely usefulproducts. I ran into Alex at Scale Model Challenge in Veldhovenand he passed some superb items onto me there.

The application of superglue is always problematic as I generallytend to stick my fingers together more than I do parts, so the CA-NDLE photo-etched applicator will come in very handy. Thevarious sized tips allow for a capillary action to take the glue tothe part, much more effectively than the toothpicks I have beenusing thus far.

Breaking bits is another ongoing frustration for me, and Uschisdurable steel bits are of the highest quality and will last muchlonger than most. You can buy the bits in a combo set thatincludes an Archimedes twist drill as well. Alex has somewonderful demo videos on this website, so a virtual trip there iswell worth it.

Jay Laverty



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HAVE GLASS, WILL TRAVEL AFV Club stockists via www.afvclub.com.tw

Pocketbond - www.pocketbond.co.uk

AC32001 1:32 Anti-Reflective Canopy F-16B/F-16D/F-16F(Academy / AFV Club) 11.99

AC32002 1:48 Anti-Reflective Canopy F/A-18D Hornet (HobbyBoss) 9.99

AC32003 1:48 Anti-Reflective Canopy A-10A (HobbyBoss) 13.99

Future Releases:

AC32006 1:48 Anti-Reflective Canopy F-18C (HobbyBoss) TBC

AC32007 1:32 Anti-Reflective Canopy F/A-18E (Trumpeter) TBC

AC32008 1:48 Anti-Reflective Canopy F/A-18F (Trumpeter) TBC

From the I cannotbelieve no one thoughtof it before files comethe Have Glass II tintedcanopies from AFV Club.So impressed was I withthese, that they inspiredme to create a featurehighlighting the mostinnovative andinteresting products topass across my desk in any given month. The Blue/Green tint issubtle, yet noticeable and will make for an extremely realisticaddition to your model. Jay Laverty

SUPER FABRIC HARNESS Eduard stockists via www.eduard.com

Creative Models, Hannants & LSA Models

73022 1:72 Super Fabric Harness Luftwaffe Fighters 3.30

73024 1:72 Super Fabric Harness Imperial Japanese Navy 3.30

73025 1:72 Super Fabric Harness RAF Early 3.30

73026 1:72 Super Fabric Harness RAF Late 3.30

If there was one aspect of using Eduards superb colour etchedharnesses (regardless of scale) that I did not relish, it wasassembling the tiny buckles and latches. Eduard continuallyprove they are innovators of the highest order, while listening tothe demands of their customers as well. That is obviously the casehere as these new pre-paintedharness sets are the culmination ofthe best elements of the differentapproaches taken by differentmanufacturers to harness detailsets. These are fragile and great careneeds to be exercised whenremoving them from theirbacking sheet. I recommendusing a scalpel to lift the part andtweezers when handling it. The instructions also quiteprominently warn against usingCA glue, so I imagine usingacrylic varnish or White glue tofix the harness in place is thebest option. Jay Laverty

INNOVATIVE THINKING

NEW ARRIVALS FOR THE METEOR

Eduard stockists viawww.eduard.com

Creative Models,Hannants & LSA Models

632041; 1:32 GlosterMeteor F.4 Resin

Wheels (HK Models),8.40

1:32 Gloster Meteor F.4Complete Etched Set +Masks (HK Models),

33.40

Dutch Profile stockists viawww.dutchprofile.nl

Hannants www.hannants.co.uk

DD32025; 1:32 GlosterF Mk 8 Meteor LSK/RNeth.AF. (2014),

11.99

Profimodeller stockists viawww.profimodeller.com


32191; 1:32 GlosterMeteor Resin & EtchedEngine Set (HK Models)

51.20

32193; 1:32 GlosterMeteor Gun Bay +Barrels (HK Models),

19.85

G-Factor stockists viawww.g-factormodels.com


3228; 1:32 GlosterMeteor Mk IV BrassUndercarriage Legs,

27.20

Res-Im stockists viawww.res-im.cz


CM48003; 1:48 GlosterMeteor F.1 Canopy

Masks (Tamiya), 4.80

MG4814; 1:48 GlosterMeteor F.1 Wheels &Markings Masks(Tamiya), 4.40


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ON THE PROWLKitty Hawk Model stockists via www.kittyhawkmodel.com

Hannants - www.hannants.co.uk

KH80129 1:48 Grumman TF-9J/ F9F-8T Cougar (New Release) 32.99

Markings Options (4)

ON THE VERGE & ON THE SHELVESCOMPREHENSIVE COUGAR FILES

www.detailandscale.com

Detail & Scale Digital Volume 2; F9F Cougar, $9.99 32.99

By: Burt Kinzey & Rock Rozack

The digital format is infinitelyuseful to modellers, particularly ona tablet or iPad, as it makes for aconvenient and easily accessiblesource of reference. And loadedwith reference the two volumes Ihave thus far seen are. Free fromthe limitations of producing areference manual constrained to aset number of pages, this digitalbook goes on for some 400 ofthem 530+ Photographs, 43 fullcolour profiles, colour detaildrawings and an intriguingcollection of pilots reports makethis an essential addition to thereference library for anyone eitherbuilding a kit of one, or simplyinterested in US Naval aviation.

Jay Laverty

KH80132; 1:48 Lockheed-Martin F-35C Lightning II (Re-Release New Parts) 44.99

Markings Options (4)

Hitting the shelves just as this issue is wrapping up are two eagerlyanticipated kits we have been closely following the progress ofhere in SAM. After having a look through the Cougar, it isimmediately evident that the cooperation between Detail & Scaleand their Chinese manufacturer is paying dividends on the detailfront. The only weak point in my opinion is the rendition of thewheels, whereas aspects such as the ejection seats areoutstanding, the external surface recessed detail both accurateand restrained, the clear parts are superb and a healthy collectionof ordnance is included. 2 x External Drop Tank 4 x AIM-9B Sidewinder Missile 4 x 2.75 Inch Rocket Pod

The markings options are varied and colourful, comprising threeUS Navy schemes and one from the Argentine Navy.

Lightning Strikes Thrice

The F-35C (Naval Variant) rounds out the Lightning II range fromKitty Hawk, incorporating new and improved parts, along with acomprehensive photo-etched fret providing canopy details,exhaust burner ring and of course the harness for the ejectionseat. The following armament is also included: 2 x AIM-120 2 x AIM-9X 2 x GBU-12 2 x GBU-31 & 31B 2 x GBU-38

Markings comprise three of the test airframes, along withproduction airframe 001, in the markings of VFA-101.

Suzie Q

Last month we announced the P-39Q in 32nd (KH32013) scale wasdue from Kitty Hawk in 2015 described by Kitty Hawk as a VJ Daycommemoration release, and this month we have some fresh CADdrawings to bring you.

Kitty Hawk noted on their Facebook site that this was one of two1:32nd scaled kits to be released celebrating VJ day, althoughnothing has been mentioned as yet to the identity of the other type.

Recommended Reference:


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Fine Molds stockists via www.finemolds.co.jp

Modelsforsale - www.modelsforsale.com

Even though the actual prototype is yet to be completed, let alonefly, Fine Molds are to release a 1:200th scale kit of the newMitsubishi Regional Jet MRJ90 airliner in Japan by Mid-December.This is the first all-Japanese produced airliner since the YS-11turboprop back in the 1960s and, despite a number of setbacks,should be taking to the air in 2015.

At present the markings feature just the prototype, but with ordersalready placed by launch customer All Nippon Airways, as well asSkyWest, Eastern Air Lines, AirMandalay and Japan Airlines, itwill not be long before furtherdecals appear, following the kit'srelease.

Karl Robinson

Revell model kits are available from all good toy and modelretailers. For details visit www.revell.de/en, @RevellGermany orfacebook.com/Revell

01111 1:144 Boeing 747-8 Siegerflieger Fanhansa Gift Set (Re-Release) 29.99

04901; 1:72 de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter (Re-Release) 9.85

Hours after Germanys World Cup victory, Lufthansa beganworking on the Siegerflieger logo for the team's return journeyhome and the livery will remain until the Euro 2016Championships. This special edition release includes paints, glueand a brush alongside thebrilliant Revell 747-8.

revell-o-rAmA

Awesome Airbus

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CIVVY STREETScale Aircraft Modelling Assistant Editor Karl Robinson examines the latest and future releases, useful accessories anditems of interest in the world of civilian air modelling., this month with some help from Jay Laverty & Massimo Santarossa.

Zvezda stockists via www.zvezda.org.ruThe Hobby Company - www.hobbyco.net

7003 1:144 Airbus A320 (New Release) 19.99

Zvezdas new Airbus A320 kit continues their excellent range ofairliners in 1:144th scale. Stunning crisp and clean mouldings arethe first thing you notice on opening the box, as well as the finelyrecessed panel lines. Internal details are provided for the flightdeck and entrance vestibule which can be seen through the leftfront door, moulded separately to allow it to be modelled openor closed. The one thing that sets this kit apart is the option forhaving the flaps and slats opened on the wings, as well as aseparate poseable rudder, features seldom offered out of the boxwith airliner kits. Two sets of landing gear legs are also offered,one weighted for on the ground, and a second fully extended as

when in the air.Sadly only onedecal scheme isoffered, albeitthe attractiveAeroflot livery.Top marks toZvezda for whatlooks to be alovely kitthroughout.

All JApAnese AffAir

A Selection of Other Liveries:

Two Six Decals stockists via www.26decals.com


STS44149 1:144 A320 America West 10.80

STS44151 1:144 A320 LAN - inc. 80th Anniversary Markings 10.80

STS44185 1:144 A318/319/320/321 British Airways 10.80

STS44212 1:144 A319/320/321 British Airways 10.80

Karl Robinson

Recently Released Related Products:

Brengun stockists via www.brengun.cz


BRL144099 1:144 Boeing 747-100 Exhaust nozzles 6.10

Jay Laverty


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Decales Global stockists via www.joydecals.com

DG14290 1:144 Jet Blue I Luv NY Airbus A320 $8.00 (USD)

DG14158 1:144 Allegheny Boeing 727-200 $8.00 (USD)

DG14801 1:144 Virgin/British Island Airways BAC-111 $8.00 (USD)

DG14422 1:144 Total Linhas Aereas Cargo Boeing 727-200F, $8.00 (USD)

Decales Global are a new name to me, although after someinvestigation it was obvious they have been around a while, asthey have a considerable catalogue of decals in their range.

Manufactured in Mexico, these decals are of a high quality; inkjetprinted on a continuous decal film. One nice aspect is that eachsheet contains a set of cabin and cockpit window decals so thatyou can use these, rather than masking up all the clear plasticparts. No instructions are provided, other than the single colourprofile on the cover sheet, meaning a little research will beneeded. These look to be promising decals, and I will hopefullyget my hands on appropriate kits in order to try them out andreport back soon.

Karl Robinson

TIJUANA TRANSFERSBig Planes Kits stockists via www.bigplaneskits.com

Victory Models - www.victorymodels.com

14401 1:144 Bombardier CRJ-200 (New Release) $23.50 (USD)

Markings Options (3):

Comair, Delta Connection Delta Connection, flying wedge livery Air France by BritAir

BPK surprised the airliner community when it released its firstmodel, a 1:72 Boeing 737-200, and what a pleasant surprise it was.They have since added four other versions of the -200, including aUSAF T-43A.

With their latest release they have taken it down a scale, the moretraditional 1:144th for airliners, for the Bombardier CRJ-200.

The plastic parts are crisply moulded and of course feature nicelyengraved recessed panel lines and surface details, but alsoadditional parts in the form of resin exhausts, tail and intakes, aswell as a photo-etched fret comprising parts too small torealistically replicate in plastic, such as the Angle of Incidence andPitot probes, and Antennae.

Three marking options are included as well as pre-cut masks forthe clear windows. The CRJ-200 is widely used around the world,making this kit an ideal canvas for any number of projects, or infact a fleet build. Massimo Santarossa

BPK TAKE IT DOWN A NOTCH

AModel stockists via


AMU72299 1:72 Tupolev Tu-134AK "Balkani" (Re-Release - New Parts) 64.80

This is the sixth variant of the Tu-134 to be released by Ukrainianmanufacturer AModel, so they must be onto something with thesemoulds. As weconstantly remind you,AModel kits are trickierto assemble than mostkits and are intendedfor those withexperience inassembling short-runkits.

Jay Laverty

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GREAT WAR & GOLDEN YEARSDai Williams and Neil Pinchbeck provide an insight into the latest news and new releases focusing on theearly days of aviation, this month with a little help from Jay Laverty.

MILITARY AUTOGIRO

SOVIET WORKHORSE

AModel stockists via:


72289 1:72 Kamov A-7-3A (New Release) 16.80


72287 1:72 Kalinin K-5 Soviet Airliner (Re-Release) 29.99

Markings Options (2):Last month we brought you news of the A-7 Bis, promising themilitary version was due for imminent release, however we neverexpected that imminent meant a couple of weeks As with theprevious release, the detail is excellent

Jay Laverty

ICM stockists via www.icm.com.ua

Creative Models - www.creativemodels.co.uk

ICM48252 1:48 Polikarpov U-2/Po-2VS, WWII Soviet LightNight Bomber (Re-Release) 11.99

Markings Options 2: Po-2Vs; 23rd GvNBAP, Spring 1945 Po-2Vs; 2nd Polish NBAP Krakow, Lublin, Summer 1944Something of a Soviet Swordfish, the Po-2 was obsolete at theoutbreak of hostilities in 1939, however it forged itself a role in theconflict as a matter of necessity. Originally a trainer from the late20s though the 30s, the U-2 was converted to a night bomber tobe piloted predominantly by female crews. It was renamed the Po-2 in 1944, following the death of N.N Polikarpov.

The ICM kit is an impressive bit of moulding, particularly theengine, (thankfully, as it is such a predominant feature), the wheelsand surface detail.

Recently Released Related Products:

CONTINUING TO ADVANCE

Quickboost stockists via www.quickboost.net


QB48619 1:48 Po-2 Landing Light & Venturi Tubes (ICM) 4.50

Jay Laverty

Special Hobby stockists via www.cmkkits.com


SH32057 1:32 Bristol M.1C "Wartime Colours" (New Release) 33.30

Markings Options 3: 3 airframes that served in Macedonia, Mesopotamia and theWestern Front

SH32060 1:32 Bristol M.1C "Checkers & Stripes" (New Release) 33.30

Markings Options 4: C4995; No. 2 Aerial Fighting School, Marske Airfield, 1918 C4994; No. 2 Aerial Fighting School, Marske Airfield, 1918 C5017; No. 1 Aerial Fighting School, Turnberry Airfield, 1918 C5017; South-Eastern Area Flying Instructors School, ShorehamAirfield, 1918

Special Hobby have made considerable improvements intechnology over the past few years and deserve to be respected asa serious mainstream producer, who happen to incorporate someshort-run technology in their production process.

Part of the injection moulded sprues was designed using 3-D CADtechnology, as was the superb resin wicker seat. This is a true multi-media release, as also included is a small photo-etched metal fretcomprising the harness and other small details for the cockpit andexterior.

Special Hobby have raised their game throughout the entireproduction process, with full colour instructions printed on glossypaper. The Wartime Colours kit features three markings optionsfor frontline service airframes, whereas the Checkers & Stripespresents four very colourful trainers.

As I mentioned earlier, placing Wingnut Wings expectations on thiskit will lead to disappointment, however approaching it with anopen mind and the anticipation of a highly detailed, reasonablyeasy building experience, will lead to ultimate satisfaction.

Jay Laverty


Aviattic have justbeen in touch withus and let us knowabout a highlyexciting andextremelyambitious releaseschedule for 2015that will see themestablished as oneof the masters of the WWI modelling scene, in my opinion. Firstlyis their first full kit, a resin and multi-media affair of the AnsaldoBalilla A.1 Italian Fighter of 1918 that should be available in thespring of 2015. Some test shot elements may be on the Aviatticstand at Telford. Speaking of on display at Telford, test shotpreviews should also be available of the 1:32nd DaimlerMarienfeld WWI German transport lorry (Which will include aspecially sculpted figure by Steve Arrilow) and the resin extras forthe Wingnut Wings D.VII including the wings and tailsurfaces,photo-etched details and a spectacular strip-down mastermodeller set for those wishing to take their Fokker into anotherdimension .

Available for Scale ModelWorld is the 1:32nd scale SiemensHalske SH.IIIWWIGerman rotary engine asused in the SiemensSchuckert D.III and D.IVas well as manyexperimental types.

There are so many otherthings to tell you about,however I am out of timeand space this month, soplease check back in nextissue to find out whatAviattic are planningJay Laverty

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FIRST FORAYS

DECEMBER 2014 VOLUME 36 ISSUE 10

Aviattic stockists via: www.aviattic.co.uk

LONDONS TERROR RAIDERSWindsock Datafile stockists via

www.windsockdatafilespecials.co.uk

Zeppelins At War!,

By: Ray Rimell

Format: A4, 72 pp, Softvover

Price: 26.00 The first two volumes inthe Zeppelin seriescovered the wartimeuse of P and Q classships while the secondcovered the larger Rclass machines. A thirdvolume is still underdevelopment and willcover the subsequentclasses up to the finalL70 type. This volumeis a prequel to thesethree covering theearliest wartime use ofthe Zeppelinincluding the threecivilian machinespressed into militaryservice.

I suppose that like manypeople I was aware thatthe Zeppelins wereused on raids againstBritish cities duringWWI, but until readingthis book I wasunaware of the fullextent of their use.

The book covers thehistory of 19 machinesfrom the early ViktoriaLuise (LZ11) up to theLZ39. In doing so itdescribes the use ofthe Zeppelin on theRussian Front, theraids on Belgium andFrance and the battlesagainst Royal Navysurface ships and submarines in the North Sea.There are some fascinating first-hand accounts detailing personalexperiences of the crews of the Zeppelins and from those on thereceiving end of their raids. The human cost of the war is broughtstarkly home by a harrowing account of the destruction of LZ37by RAJ Warneford by the one surviving crewman.

There are over 140 period photos including some of thedefensive machine-gun positions, 1:350 plans of N and O classZeppelins,1:96 plans of their gondolas by Martin Digmayer, andcolour profiles of LZ37 and Warnefords Morane monoplane. Thephotos are excellent showing the sheer size of the Zeppelins,their structure and some of the internal features. The photo ofthe one of the sub-cloud cars in which a crewman wassuspended beneath the clouds several hundred feet below theZeppelin to relay information to the ship hidden above theclouds is frankly terrifying!

I found this a fascinating book and it can be highlyrecommended to anyone with an interest in early aviation.

Dai Williams



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Eduard stockists via www.eduard.com Creative Models, Hannants & LSA Models

Injection Moulded Kits

Big Ed Photo-Etched Combi sets BIG3341 1:32 Gloster Meteor F.4 (HK Models) 33.40BIG3342 1:32 T-6G (Kitty Hawk) 38.99BIG7288 1:72 PBM-5/PBM-5A (Minicraft) 49.99Big Sin Combi sets SIN648151:48 MiG-21PF/PFM/R Weapons set 20.60Photo-Etched32361 1:32 P-51K wings armament (Dragon) 12.8032362 1:32 P-51K exterior (Dragon) 18.4032363 1:32 F-104C exterior (Italeri) 13.9948819 1:48 Do 215 landing flaps (ICM) 16.7048820 1:48 EMB-314 Super Tucano exterior (HobbyBoss) 18.4048821 1:48 S-30M-2 Flanker exterior (Academy) 18.4048823 1:48 La-5FN upgrade set (Eduard) 10.9972588 1:72 C-47 landing flaps (Airfix) 18.40Photo-Etched (Self Adhesive)32819 1:32 F-104C interior (Italeri) 18.4032821 1:32 P-51K interior (Dragon) 18.4032824 1:32 F-104C seatbelts (Italeri) 10.9949694 1:48 S-30M-2 Flanker interior (Academy) 18.4073514 1:72 C-47 cargo seatbelts (Airfix) 7.20Photo-Etched (Self Adhesive - Zoom)33140 1:32 F-104C interior (Italeri) 13.9933141 1:32 P-51K interior (Dragon) 10.99FE692 1:48 MiG-21R Weekend (Eduard) 10.99FE694 1:48 S-30M-2 Flanker (Academy) 13.99

MasksJX173 1:32 P-51K (Dragon) 4.50JX174 1:32 F-104C (Italeri) 8.40EX437 1:48 S-30M-2 Flanker (Academy) 7.20EX439 1:48 Bf 109E-1/E-3 (Eduard) 4.50CX375 1:72 MiG-15 Weekend (Eduard) 3.30CX398 1:72 Blenheim Mk I (Airfix) 7.20CX399 1:72 F-35 (Hasegawa) 5.99CX400 1:72 F-15C MSIP II (Academy) 5.60CX401 1:72 C-47 (Airfix) 7.20

648144 1:48 MiG-21PF interior

(Eduard) 19.50

6481451:48 MiG-21PF ejectionseat (Eduard) 10.99

648146 1:48 MiG-21PF/PFM/R airbrakes

(Eduard), 5.60

648164 1:48 AGM-12C Bullpup B

8.40

648173 1:48 UB-16rocket launcher (x 2),

5.60

Brassin Resin Detail Sets

AWESOME ALCHEMY

Master Detail stockists via www.masterdetails.com

32040 1:32 USAAF Bombardier,European Theatre $14.95

With the sudden proliferation of32nd scale US Bomber kits on themarket, thanks to our friends atHK Models, the release of relatedfigures is very welcome indeed.Cast in resin and white metal (4optional heads are included inmetal) this is a superbly sculptedfigure. Jay Laverty

1187 1:48 Stbrn py (Silver Arrows)MiG-21PF, PFM and R 59.99

Markings Options 32:

84120 1:48 Fw 190A-8 (Weekend Edition) 13.99

Markings Options 2:

7423 1:72 MiG-15 (Weekend Edition) 9.50

Markings Options 2:

6720441:72 AGM-45 Shrike

7.20

6720461:72 C-47 wheels (Airfix),

4.50

6720471:72 F-16CJ Block 50 ejection seat (Tamiya),

4.50

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LATEST NEWS FROM HOBBYBOSS

Aoshima stockists via www.aoshima-bk.co.jp/english/

SEAWINGS SEASON

ON THE VERGE & ON THE SHELVES

There must be something in the air of late, as it seems that a fewmanufacturers have caught the flying boat bug and are in theprocess of producing kits of varying types much ignored untilnow.

First up we have a new 1:144th Scale Shin Meiwa US-2 fromAoshima, seen at the recent 2014 Tokyo Hobby Show. This is thelatest modern incarnation of the indigenously producedJapanese flying boat that is in service with the Japanese MaritimeSelf Defence Force, and also currently in development for sales tothe Indian Navy. At the moment details are sketchy, but we willtry and bring you more about it as soon as we can.

Trumpeter stockists via www.trumpeter-china.com


TRUMPETER

Also appearing at the 2014 Tokyo Hobby Show was the latest testbuild of Trumpeter's long awaited Beriev Be-6 Madge (01646) in1:72nd scale. Having been in their catalogue for at least the pasttwo years, it is good to finally see it in production. With a fewtweaks it is also possible they could produce the Chinese licence-built Qing-6 turboprop-powered variant as well.

Modelsvit stockists via www.hannants.co.uk

MODELSVIT

Popping up on the competition tables at the Lviv Scale ModelFest this year was a very interesting 1:72nd scale Beriev Be-12Mail. Information on the Russian Internet forum, scalemodels.ru,has it that this was built from a test shot of moulds in productionby Modelsvit of a fully injection moulded kit. One can only hopethat this is correct as a decent kit of this venerable seaplane islong overdue.

HobbyBoss stockists via www.hobbyboss.com


Rolling in from the East,courtesy of HobbyBoss, is anew family of 1:48th scale kitsof the BAe Hawk. Threedifferent kits are due forrelease, including a BAe HawkT.1A (81733), plus a BAe Hawk100/102 (81735). Mostwelcomed of all will be thethird kit (81737) featuring thesingle-seater BAe Hawk200/208/209 which will be thetype's debut in this scale,having only once been kittedbefore, rather poorly, byMatchbox many years ago in1:72nd scale.

November should see therelease of the latest 1:72ndscale SEPECAT Jaguar A(87258) from HobbyBoss. Thisshould soon be followed bythe Jaguar E (87259). KnowingHobbyBoss, these kits shouldalso provide an array of storesappropriate to the Jaguar.


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TURKISH DELIGHT

Tanmodel of Turkey have recently revamped their website andcompany owner, Boris Tansoy, has made a bold statement of intentfor their future. Previously only known for the attempt to get a1:48th scale Northrop F-5A to the market, which was subsequentlyreleased by Tiger Hobbies Ltd. of the UK, Tanmodel are yet torelease a kit under their own branding. Included in their list offuture projects are: 1:72 Blackburn Buccaneer Family1:48 Republic RF-84F1:48 Lockheed SR-71 Family

1:48 Casa CN-235 & C-295 Family1:48 Bristol Blenheim Family1:48 Code Name: 2304 Special Project1:32 Northrop F-5A 1:32 Northrop F-5B1:32 Northrop T-38 Talon1:32 General Dynamics F-111 Family

Initial development CAD images of the RF-84F, which will be thefirst projected release, are included here. If Tanmodel can pull offhalf of the list in the future then they will please many modellers.

Tan Model stockists via www.tanmodel.com

INTRODUCING THE BLOCHHEADS

92161 1:72 Marcel-Bloch MB.152 Battle of France 1940 15.80

Markings Options: 4 4 x Battle of France airframes

92162 1:72 Marcel-Bloch MB.151 Vichy

Markings Options: 4 France, Vichy France, Greece, Luftwaffe

92163 1:72 Marcel-Bloch MB.152 Vichy

Markings Options: 4 Vichy France (x 2), RAF, Luftwaffe

92164 1:72 Marcel-Bloch MB.152 Early

Markings Options: 4 France (x3), Vichy France

92165 1:72 Yak-11 / C-11 "Moose" Advanced Trainer 15.80

Markings Options: 5 Austria, DDR (x 3), German Civilian Registration

92166 1:72 Yak-11 / C-11 "Moose" Advanced Trainer 15.80

Markings Options: 4 CSSR, Hungary, Poland, Mali

RS Models have just released a series of newly-tooled BlochMB.151/152s, much to the relief of fans of the subject with theage-old Heller/SMER kit in the stash or the notorious Azurmodel. Moulded with separate underwing cannon bulges anda separate cowling, a variety of options are availablethroughout the range. RS Models are very much a short-runproducer, meaning some intermediate modelling skills are arequirement, although the level of detail represented is farabove what has thus far been produced. In careful and patienthands, a superb model can easily be achieved.

Jay Laverty

RS Models stockists via rsmodels.cz




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MARCHING TOWARDS A CENTURY Warpaint Series stockists via warpaint-books.com

ON THE VERGE & ON THE SHELVES

Warpaint Books 98 Avro York 15.00

Warpaint Books 99 McDonnell F3H Demon 15.00

Warpaint Books 100 Republic F-84F Thunderstreak & RF-84F Thunderflash 17.50

Available just in time for Scale ModelWorld is a trio of Warpainttitles, including the100th addition to theever-popular series.Be sure to visit theGuidelinesPublications stand tosee the deals andspecial offers,celebrating not onlythe IPMS UKNationals event, butthe centenarymilestone for theWarpaint titles aswell. Jay Laverty

Aviaeology stockists via www.aviaeology.com


AOD72012 1:72 First Kill Hudsons 9.60

Marking Options: 8

Hudson Mk I EA-Y, 145 (BR) Sqd RCAF, Torbay, Nfld,1942 PBO-1 Hudson 82-P-9, VP-82 USN, Argentia, Nfld, 1942 PBO-1 Hudson 82-P-8, VP-82 USN, Argentia, Nfld, 1942 Hudson Mk IIIA LM-S, 113 (BR) Sqd RCAF, Chatham, NB,1942 Hudson Mk IIIA LM-C, 113 (BR) Sqd RCAF, Yarmouth, NS,1942 Hudson Mk IIIA LM-L, 113 (BR) Sqd RCAF, Yarmouth, NS,1942 Hudson Mk IIIA LM-B, 113 (BR) Sqd RCAF, Yarmouth, NS,1942 Hudson Mk IIIA LM-K, 113 (BR) Sqd RCAF, Yarmouth, NS,1942

AOD72035 1:72 Venturas in Canada Part 4 8.70

Marking Options :4

Ventura GR.V GM-N, RCAF Trenton Ventura GR.V 2222 (target tug), RCAF Sea Island Ventura GR.V DK-Q (target tug), RCAF Trenton Ventura GR.V DK-R, RCAF Trenton

In the post-war RCAF the Lockheed Ventura found a new roletraining aircrew in the art of aerial warfare, and Aviaeology havecaptured these aircraft in the latest of their Ventura decal sets.The print quality is up to their usual high standards, so they willmake a welcome addition to any build. In addition to themarkings a wealth of information comes with them, and oncepurchased a full colour set of this research is available. Includedin the PDF version are colour plates, fully scalable drawings,period photos, and valuable reference information. It is simplythe whole package, and you can even get them in 1:48 if that isyour scale.Massimo Santarossa

PEACETIME VENTURAS

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SH48161 1:48 Supermarine Walrus Mk I Early Warriors (Re-Release) 35.40

Marking Options: 2

SH48162 1:48 Supermarine Walrus Mk I Battleships Eyes (Re-Release) 35.40

Marking Options: 2

SH48163 1:48 Supermarine Walrus Mk I Air/Sea Rescue (Re-Release), 35.40

Marking Options: 2

SH72295; 1:72 Lockheed C-60 Lodestar Pacific Transport (Re-Release), 22.80

Marking Options: 4

SH72279 1:72 D.H. Vampire F Mk 3 (Re-Release New Parts), 22.80

Marking Options: 4

This month starts with the re-release of the Classic Airframes1:48th scale Walrus in three guises which, if the prices paid on eBayare anything to go by, will be widely well received. The kit is short-run technology of about 10 years ago, so expect an intermediateskill build. The Lodestar is a more modern tooling and a well-regarded kit, this time released with new markings for a variety ofPacific based operators including the US, New Zealand, Australiaand the Dutch.

Rounding out this months kit parade is the second release of theimpressive 1:72nd scale Vampire (third including the originalXtrakit) which is probably Special Hobbys finest release to date.This version includes remoulded intakes and a new horizontalstabiliser.

Jay Laverty

classic re-releases

72072 1:72 Dutchies in the RAF/FAA 11.99

Marking Options: 21

Dakota NL208, No.1326(Dutch)Communication Flight, RAF Croydon, 1945/46

Halifax B Mk III, Bambi MZ500 C8-N, 640 Sqn,RAF,No4 group, RAF Leconfield, 1944, P/O.Wijnbergen

Halifax B Mk III, Popeye MZ500 C8-P, No.640Sqn, RAF, No.4 group, RAF Leconfield, 1944, P/O.Bierens de Haan

Mitchell II No.320 Sqn, RDNAS 2nd Tac AF RAFDunsfold 1944-45 (7 different Mitchells can bemade from this sheet all with nose art)

Mosquito F Mk XIII HK365, No.488 Sqn RNZAF,RAF Hunsdon, 1944 Pilot: Christian Vlotman

Mosquito FB Mk VI MM408, No.613 Sqn, RAFLasham, 1944 Pilot: Rob Coden DFC

Swordfish Mk II, S2/LS437, S flight, Nl.680 Sqn,FAA, MAC Ship MS Macona 1944

72074 1:72 Westland Lynx,MLD/RNethNavy/'Soesterberg Eagles',McDonnell F-4E Phantom, North-American F-86F, North-American F-100, Convair F-102A. USAFE 11.99

Marking Options: 17

Westland Lynx UH/SH-14A/B/C/D : 13 differentmachines

NA F-86F, FU-418, 512th Fighter Day Squadron,USAFE, SoesterbergAB, The Netherlands, 1954

NA F-100C, FW-41871, 32nd Fighter InterceptorSquadron, USAFE SoesterbergAB, TheNetherlands, 1959

Convair F-102A, FC-032, 32nd FighterInterceptor Squadron, USAFE SoesterbergAB,The Netherlands, 1960

McDonnell F-4E Phantom I, CR-443, 32nd

Tactical Fighter Squadron Wolfshound 17th AFUSAFE SoesterbergAB, The Netherlands, 1978

48055 1:48 Dornier Do 215, Fokker D.XXIII,Fokker D.XXI Dutch Army AF 11.99

Marking Options: 8

Dornier Do 215 B2, 866/874 Dornier Do 215 B2, 875/883 Fokker D.XXI. FD-322 Prototype Fokker D.XXI, 213, Militare Luchtvart, TheNetherlands, 1938

Fokker D.XXI, 227, Militare Luchtvart, TheNetherlands, 1939

Fokker D.XXI, 223, Militare Luchtvart, TheNetherlands, 1939, 1e Java

Fokker D.XXI, 235, Militare Luchtvart, TheNetherlands, 1939, 2e Java

Fokker D.XXIII.998, Fokker Factory, Schiphol,The Netherlands, 1940

Something for everyone here, it seems, fromthose great guys at Dutch Decal. The Lynx sheetcovers plenty of options with some fantasticmarkings and special nose art all beautifullyprinted allowing you to make almost any Lynx inservice with the Royal Netherlands Navy, also onthis sheet are some interesting USAFE subjectsoffering that little different look to your USAFmodels.The other two sheets (72072 & 48055) are morespecialised, aimed towards those interested inthe Dutch ArmyAF machines and the RAF aircraftflown by Dutch aircrew during WW2. All of thesedecals are thoroughly researched with plenty ofnotes on the markings colours and pilots, makingfor some very interesting machines to bemodelled.Mike Williams

Dutchies everywhere

Special Hobby stockists via www.cmkkits.com Hannants - www.hannants.co.uk

Dutch Decal stockists via www.dutchprofile.nl Hannants - www.hannants.co.uk

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Great Wall Hobby stockists via www.lionroar.net


L4817 1:48 McDonnell F-15C Eagle MSIP II (Re-Release - New Parts) 75.99

Markings Options: 2

F-15C MSIP II; 131st Fighter Wing, Missouri ANG, LambertInternational Airport

F-15C MSIP II; 104th Fighter Wing, Massachusetts ANG,Westfield AB

There is no question that this is one of the finest model kits everreleased, and it only improves with the addition of parts to makethe MSIP II configuration. For those wanting a Japanese version,Pit Road have released one.

Jay Laverty

MuLtI-StAge IMpRoveMent onneAR peRfectIon

Warpaint Seriesstockists via warpaint-books.com

Warpaint 88 Lockheed T-33AShooting Star 13.00

WARpAIntBooKS

ON THE VERGE & ON THE SHELVESeuRopeAn t-BIRd

Special Hobby stockists via www.cmkkits.com


SH32050 1:32 Lockheed T-33A T-Bird 'Over Europe' (Re-Release) 45.60

The sample of this kit did not hang around for long, as JamesAshton practically had my arm off when I offered the T-33 to him.The kit itself is a reboxing of the Czech Models model, originallyreleased in 2010. For those not duly inspired by the markingsoptions on offer in this kit, thanks to the age of the originaltooling there are plenty of options readily available. James will befinishing ours in Canadian markings for this years Canada Dayspecial edition.

Academy stockists via www.academyhobby.com


12118 1:32 McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18D Hornet VMFA (AW)-242 (Re-Release - New Decals) 115.00

12120 1:48 US Navy MH-60S HSC-9 Tridents (Re-Release - New Parts) 47.99

Due to hit the shelves as this issue goes to print is a pair of well-respected kits from Academy. The Hornet is regarded as one ofthe finest achievements in 32nd scale modelling technology andan eminently buildable model, whilst the 48th Blackhawk is oneof the most versatile moulds ever produced. By adding new partsto the kit, Academy could churn out these superb helicoptersforever.

Jay Laverty

IMMInent LAndIng

Recommended Reference:

Mark 1 Models stockists via www.4pluspublications.com


Mark 1 Dozen Set 32008; Lockheed T-33 Thunderbird colours and markings 22.00

MARK1


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ISRAELI DISPERSAL

1440191 1:144 IDF/AF Airbase Set V.1 (Concrete Wall) with Bonus 3D Component TBC

(Approx. dimensions of base and backdrop: Length: 14.8 cm / 5.8 inch; Width: 10.5 cm / 4.1 inch)

1440192 1:144 IDF/AF Airbase Set V.2 (Earth Wall) TBC

(Approx. dimensions of base and backdrop: Length: 14.8 cm / 5.8 inch; Width: 10.5 cm / 4.1 inch)


(Approx. dimensions of base and backdrop: Length: 31 cm / 12.2 inch; Width: 22 cm / 8.66 inch)


(Approx. dimensions of base and backdrop: Length: 31 cm / 12.2 inch; Width: 22 cm / 8.66 inch)


(Approx. dimensions of base and backdrop: Length: 39.5 cm / 15.5inch; Width: 28 cm / 11.02 inch)


(Approx. dimensions of base and backdrop: Length: 39.5 cm / 15.5inch; Width: 28 cm / 11.02 inch)

This unique and innovative set is aimed at the many enthusiastsand admirers of the modern Israeli Air Force the world over, and isprovided in 2 authentic versions:

Version 1 includes 3 prints: The first print depicts theconcrete/asphalt surface upon which the modern IAF jets roll;the second print is a backdrop depicting a concrete revetmentwith the airfield view and an IAF F-16 taking off, afterburnerablaze, while the Israeli desert mountains tower in thebackground; the third print is an additional bonus componentthat enables the modeller to create the concrete revetment wallin 3D.

Version 2 includes 2 prints: The first print depicts theconcrete/asphalt surface upon which the modern IAF jets roll;the second print is a backdrop depicting an earth & grassrevetment with an airfield view and the Israeli desert mountainsin the background, while a diamond formation of 4 F-16s crossesthe sky above.

Jay Laverty

Noys Miniatures stockists via [email protected] Hannants - www.hannants.co.uk


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Hasegawa round-up

HA07390 1:48 EA-18G Growler VAQ-130Zappers 59.99

Marking Options: 11) U.S. Navy USS Harry S. Truman VAQ-130

"Zappers" CVW-3 CAG Code: AC500 2012

Availability: Hasegawa stockists via www.hasegawa-model.co.jp Amerang - www.amerang.co.uk

HA02123 1:72 F-14A Tomcat Miss Molly, 37.99

Marking Options: 11) U.S. Navy USS Carl Vinson VF-111

"Sundowners" CVW-15 CAG NL200: MissMolly 1989

HA02124 1:72 Kawasaki Ki-48-II Otsu Type99 Light Bomber (Lily) 8th FlightRegiment 26.99

Marking Options: 21) Type II Otsu : I.J.A.A.F. 8th F.R. 2nd S.Q.

Burma early 19442) Type I : I.J.A.A.F. 8th F.R. 3rd S.Q.

HA02131 1:72 F-15J Eagle J.A.S.D.F. 60thAnniversary 32.99

Marking Options: 11) J.A.S.D.F. 2nd AW 201st SQ J.A.S.D.F. 60

years anniv. special marking Code: 943Chitose AB July 2014

HA35201 1:72 Russia Aircraft Weapons Set39.99

Contents:Air to Air Missiles R-60, R-73, R-27ET, R-27R, R-77Air to Ground Missiles R-8, Kh-31,KAB1500

HA60506 Eggplane CV-22B Osprey US AirForce, 14.99

Marking Options: 21) U.S.A.F. Special Operations Command

58SOG Code: 58OG:00272) U.S.A.F. Special Operations Command

Code: 0026

HA02125 1:72 Kawasaki T-4 Blue Impulse2014 (Two kits in the box) 34.99

Marking Options: 61) J.A.S.D.F. 4th AW 11th SQ. Aerobatic Team

"BLUE IMPULSE" 2014, All Aircraft

Kinetic energyKinetic stockists via www.kineticmodel.com Hannants - www.hannants.co.uk

K3207 1:24 Republic P-47DThunderbolt Bubble top (Re-Release) 89.99


P-47D-44; 44-20437, 'Phyl Darling' 2Z-J,Pilot Lt Robert E. Wagner, 9th AF, 510thFS - 405th FG, Dizier, France 1944

P-47D-25; 42-26947, 'BUZZIN CUZZIN'6B4, Lt Richard Sulzbuch, 12th AF, 346thFS 350th FG, Pisa, Italy 1945

Make note of the fact that despite thestock code, the P-47 is the ex-VintageFighter Series mould in 1:24th scale. This isa superb model kit, originally producedwith the technical assistance of P-47expert Chris Sherland of LSP, with decalsproduced for this version by Kits WorldDecals.

K48057 1:48 Nimitz Deck with T-45Goshawk (Re-Release) 64.99


The Nimitz deck is impressive to say theleast and something that is long overdue,in my opinion, as it is a convenientpackaging of the T-45, the deck and avariety of accessories comprising:

MD-3 Tow Tractor Fire Engine NC-2A Engine Starter 4 x Deck Crew

It is hard to argue anasking price of 64.99,when all of that isincluded! If you werelooking for an idealChristmas present for ayoung modeller, this is it. Ican think of more than afew older modellers whowould appreciate this aswell

Jay Laverty

HA02115 1:72 Focke Wulf Fw 190D-11/13Combo (Two kits in the box), 39.99

Marking Options: 31) Fw190D-11, Luftwaffe

Verbandsfhrerschule Code:


COMPACT BUILD REVIEW

A Flying Start

Originallydesignated ST (SportsTrainer) the Ryan PT-20/STM-2 was developed as acivilian aerobatic aircraft andfirst flew in 1934. By 1939 it wasaccepted into the US Army AirCorps and this was when itreceived the ST(M) for Militarydesignation. Prior to theoutbreak of World War Two, thelittle Ryan became a successfulexport to many countriesaround the world. The outbreakof war only served to increasedemand.

The STM-2 and PT-20 variantsserved with the NetherlandsEast Indies Army and Navy andalso the Royal Australian AirForce, these aircraft being fittedwith the more powerfulMenasco C4S inline engine. Thisengine in particular gave thenose of the Ryan a more thanpassing resemblance to thesimilarly purposed Miles

Magister, as wascommented on by anumber of my fellowcontributors.

Distant Admirer

For some years now I havebeen a distant admirer of PaulFishers kits, particularlybecause early US Navy jets areamong my favourite modellingtopics and my preferred scale is1:32nd. It was certainly asurprise when his latest releaseturned out to be a pre-wartrainer, which is quite adeparture from the Panther,Cougar and Skyray that havebeen the trademark of hisprevious production catalogue.Nevertheless, when I had theopportunity to build a Fishermodel I jumped at the chance,regardless of the subject.Training aircraft are noteveryones cup of tea, as theyoften take a back seat to themore glamorous and excitingfighters. However, they do havean important place, not onlyamongst any model collectionbut also, in the hearts of themany pilots that learned theircraft in them. To this day the

Ryan has

become a much sought aftercollectible amongst classicaircraft enthusiasts.

Getting to Grips

Resin kits do present adifferent set of constructionchallenges and to theuninitiated modeller reared ona steady diet of injectionmoulded plastic kits they canprove quite intimidating. Thiswas the case for me, as thismindset had put me offattempting all-resin kits in thepast, even though I amcomfortable with the use ofresin aftermarket upgrades. It isstrange really, as putting anentire injection moulded kittogether is often far easier thanhaving to manoeuvre a resincockpit into a model, with all itsincumbent sanding andtrimming.

What is most predominantduring the firstexamination of

the kit isthat it has

been cast in such

James Ashton builds a sportylittle number from FisherModels, in the form of theirrecently released 1:32nd scaleRyan PT-20/STM-2

Ryan PT-20/STM-2

Availability:Fisher Models stockists viawww.fishermodels.com

Stock Code: 3213

Scale: 1:32

Price: $149.95 (USD)

Paints Used:James uses Testors ModelMaster Enamels

Availability: Testors stockists viawww.testors.comCreative Models -

www.creativemodels.co.ukMM2054 Dark EarthMM2060 RAF Dark GreenMM2063 RAF Trainer YellowMM1715 Interior GreenMM1749 Flat BlackMM1768 Flat White

Weathering Agents: Warpigs PigmentsMSTWPG05 EarthMSTWPG06 Light Earth

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While Epoxy resins are a brilliant way of ensuring adurable bond, superglue, such as Deluxes RoketRapid are just as good and reduce drying timesubstantially.

IPA is an excellent, and easily obtainable product, forcleaning the mould release agent from the kit andalso as a solvent for removing excess filler.

A coat of Alclad Grey Micro Primerexposes any areas that may need remedial attention. It also polishes to a smoothfinish and bonds to the surface preventing the topcoats from peeling.

I was pleasantly surprised by the low parts count for a 32nd scale model, in an age whereit seems some manufacturers deliberately increase the parts count for a variety of reasons.

The decals are excellent and respond well to settingsolutions, conforming perfectly to both raised and recessed detail.

A set of PCB drills is invaluable when it comes to making the locating holes for therigging. Choose your favourite material for thebracing wires, as suggested in the instructions.

After trying the photo-etchedrigging (and failing), I foundit easier to use fishing line asit did not sag or kink. Ilearned quite a lot from thisexperience.

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a way that itwill require aminimal amount ofclean-up prior toassembly. The parts countis also relatively low, thereforethere are few seams andmating surfaces to deal with.And those there are can easilybe dealt with using a sandingstick.

When it comes to gluingparts together, it can bedone usingCyanoacrylate or Epoxyadhesives, which have theadded benefit that, oncesanded, provide a smooth,strong and invisible seam. Ofcourse the best thing aboutresin is the detail that can becaptured and in the case of hismodels, Paul Fisher is obviouslya master craftsman. The superbsurface and interior details areaugmented in the cockpit withthe use of photo-etchedinstrument panels andharnesses. The comprehensiveinstruction sheet contains adetailed descriptive account ofthe construction process andunusually for a manufacturer,warns you about any potentialpitfalls you may encounter.Proving that not only aftermastering the parts, Paul hastaken the time to sit down andbuild the model beforereleasing it into the world.

The instructions for therigging provide the perfectexample. Photo-etched wiresare provided in the kit,however, a warning is giventhat these can be subject tosagging in differingtemperatures. Therefore,alternative methods aresuggested and in my case Iwent with fishing line, aftergiving the photo-etched a tryand finding that keeping thetension and also not damagingthem when removing from thefret was too much for me to

manage.

Weather or Not?

When it comes to thepainting and weathering ofmodels it is purely a matterof personal choice,regardless of what thecommon perception of it is.While there are conceptions ofhow much weathering a trainershould have, or an activefighter, a jet or airliner, thesimple way to do it properly isto work from evidence.

In this particular case, I wentwith a more subdued approachthan with my recent builds.Pictures of the particularaircraft I decided to make fromthe markings options showedthat it suffered from sunbleaching, general chippingand an accumulation of dust,before ending up in a crumpledheap after an accident.

Clear winner

Although not my first fullresin kit, this was my firstexperience with resinwindscreens and I was verypleasantly surprised. The thingthat struck me about them wasthat they were very thin andclear, as I my

existingconception of clear

resin was that it was thickand murky. When masking,handling and painting resincanopies, I would recommendshoring up the interior with BluTack, as they are fragile.

Everything that makes upthis kit is of the highest quality,including the decal sheet,which is in perfect register andhas good colour saturation.

No Hesitation

It is a tired clich now, but Ifirmly believe t

scale aircraft modelling dec 2014

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