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AMW INDEX
Enterprising Airfix Model World reader
James Culshaw has compiled a handy
issue-by-issue index to the magazine.
Available online, the unofficial searchable
index has new content added each
month, but does only concentrate on
build and reference articles, so does not
include news or On the Shelf reviews. It’s
a useful tool, though, and can be found
at: http://amwindex.jculshaw.comORGANISERS OF the Scottish
National Scale Model Show are
gearing up for a first-class event.
Visitor numbers are expected
to be high at Perth’s Dewars
Centre over the weekend of
April 25/26, and half of another
hall has been secured to ensure
an even bigger experience.
Modellers can expect at least 25
trade stands, 33 club exhibits,
an open model competition with
51 classes (including juniors
and special awards) and skills
demonstrations.
For further details e-mail
Jim Gibb: [email protected]
or visit the website:
http://www.scotnats.ork.ukNORTH OF THE
BORDERSearch: 'Airfix Model World'GUNSHIP MARKINGS
To accompany Kitty Hawk’s new 1/
AH-1Z helicopter gunship kit, Werner’s
Wings offers a new decal sheet (48-08)
with eight US Marines colour schemes.
The markings are for low-vis grey
machines and represent the following
units: HMLA-369, HMLA-169, HMLA-267,
VMM-163 (REIN), HMM-268 (REIN),
HMM-364 (REIN), VMM-161 (REIN) and
VMM-166 (REIN). The printing is good
and two sets of stencils and insignia are
provided. Helicopter fans will be pleased
to know that Floyd Werner will also
provide new decals to match Kitty
Hawk’s forthcoming UH-1Y.
http://www.wernerswings.comTON-UP TIFFIE
WITH A reputation for stunning
ship accessories, MK1 Design has
now branched out into aircraft.
This new detail set (MA-24001)
has been designed specifically
for Airfix’s 1/24 Hawker Typhoon
Mk.Ib, and offers a huge number
of components. MK1 has used a
variety of materials, which include
five sheets of photo-etched (PE)
metal, turned metal rockets and
cannon barrels, resin cannon
breeches and white metal propeller
blades. The majority of the
accessories are intended for the
kit’s interior, with a new instrument
panel, replacement inner flapsand engine grilles. There are also
two fully detailed 20mm Hispano
cannon, with individual turned
metal rounds to load into the
ammo feeds. The standout feature,
though, is a full load of eight
turned metal rockets with separate
warheads, PE fins, arming wires
and launch rail attachments. With
all of the extra weight imposed
by these accessories, white metal
undercarriage legs are included,
as are resin wheels with realistic
flattened spots. Not cheap at
more than £100, but it will ensure
staggering detail. For further
details visit: http://www.ka-models.comIN THE market for a new airbrush?
If so, German firm Harder &
Steenbeck’s cool new Evolution
ALplus Two in One would be a
splendid choice.
It’s the company’s first airbrush
made from aluminium, and as such
it’s incredibly light and weighs just
less than 2oz (56g), and comes in
a stylish satin black and chrome
finish. Smart cosmetics aside, the
Editor’s trial run on a spare model,with Humbrol 1 enamel Grey Primer
mixed 50-50 with that company’s
thinner, was sheer joy. Some
airbrushes do take getting used to,
but the ALplus was comfortable
from the outset and performed
smoothly. It was equally at home
with blasting on wide coats at
higher pressure, just as it was
applying very thin lines with much
less air from the compressor. Our
test was done with the smaller0.2mm needle and this produced
neat, pencil-thin lines when
placed close to the subject...that
previously tricky Luftwaffe mottle
or Wellenmuster pattern will now
be a doddle, even in 1/72 scale! A
0.4mm needle and accompanying
nozzle is also supplied, as are 2ml
and 5ml screw-on paint cups, for
real versatility. The retail price is
€221.11, so it would be a substantial
investment...but it really is
superb. For further details and
UK stockists, visit: http://www.harder-
airbrush.deLIGHT AS A FEATHER
{in brief}GUNSHIP MARKINGS
To accompany Kitty Hawk’s new 1/
AH-1Z helicopter gunship kit, Werner’s
Wings offers a new decal sheet (48-08)
with eight US Marines colour schemes.
The markings are for low-vis grey
machines and represent the following
units: HMLA-369, HMLA-169, HMLA-267,
VMM-163 (REIN), HMM-268 (REIN),
HMM-364 (REIN), VMM-161 (REIN) and
VMM-166 (REIN). The printing is good
and two sets of stencils and insignia are
provided. Helicopter fans will be pleased
to know that Floyd Werner will also
provide new decals to match Kitty IN THE market for a new airbrush?
If so, German firm Harder &
Steenbeck’s cool new Evolution
ALplus Two in One would be a
splendid choice.
It’s the company’s first airbrushwith Humbrol 1 enamel Grey Primer
mixed 50-50 with that company’s
thinner, was sheer joy. Some
airbrushes do take getting used to,
but the ALplus was comfortable
from the outset and performed
smoothly. It was equally at home0.2mm needle and this produced
neat, pencil-thin lines when
placed close to the subject...that
previously tricky Luftwaffe mottle
or Wellenmuster pattern will now
be a doddle, even in 1/72 scale! A
0.4mm needle and accompanying
nozzle is also supplied, as are 2ml
and 5ml screw-on paint cups, for
real versatility. The retail price is
€221.11, so it would be a substantial
investment...but it really is
superb. For further details and
UK stockists, visit: http://www.harder-
airbrush.deLIGHT AS A FEATHER
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