Airfix Model World – July 2018

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BREAKING NEWS

BOUNCING AND HAULING

TWO CLASSIC propeller-driven

aircraft are represented by the

latest Airfix re-releases.

First, we have the return of the

new-tool 1/72 ‘Dambusters’

Lancaster B.III (Special), kit

A09007, with markings for

ED825/G / AJ-T (Flt Lt JC

McCarthy DFC), and ED927/

AJ-E (Flt Lt RNG Barlow). This

is a corking package, which

offers a detailed rendition of

Barnes Wallis’s Upkeep mine and

its rotational gear, as well as a

separate trolley for said store.

Air transport enthusiasts will

welcome the re-released Dakota

Mk.III (A08015A), which has

new decals for the following

subjects; a very smart 1967

Khormaksar, Aden-based RAF

Middle East aircraft, KN452, in

white, aluminium and with a blue

‘lightning flash’ cheatline, and the

Olive Drab over Neutral Gray Bari,

Italy-based machine KG523/H of

267 Squadron RAF.

There are also brand-new

Quickbuild items to excite

younger modellers, such as the

Challenger Tank, Volkswagen

Beetle in yellow, and VW Camper

Van in blue. For further details

visit: http://www.airfix.com

AIRFIX HAS surprised and delighted
modellers in equal measure by
announcing a release programme
for its ‘Vintage Classics’...mostly
selected old favourites that have
been long out of production.
Where possible, they will have
original/vintage artwork on the
boxtop, along with the year of
original issue, to distinguish them
from current offerings (plus all
product codes will end with a
V). While they aren’t to modern
standards (some moulds are more
than 40 years old), this should add
to the challenge (and the fun) when

building them, and the instructions

have been updated to include

current Humbrol colours. Initial

releases begin in August, offering

the following 1/72 figure and 1/

military subjects (prices range from

£4.99 to £8.99):

A00726V WWI German Infantry

A00727V WWI British Infantry

A00728V WWI French Infantry

A00729V WWI US Infantry

A00731V WWI Royal Horse Infantry

A01302V Panther

A01304V Churchill Mk.VII

A01305V 25Pdr Field Gun & Quad

A01306V StuG III 75mm Assault Gun

A01309V Bren Gun Carrier & 6Pdr

Anti-Tank Gun

A01314V AEC Matador & 5.5” Gun

A01315V WWI Male Tank

A01316V T34/85 Medium Tank

A02303V 88mm Gun & Tractor

A02308V Panzer IV

A02314V Bofors Gun & Tractor

A02315V Opel Blitz and PaK 40 Gun

A02337V WWI Female Tank

A02318V White Half Track M

Then in September, focus shifts

to maritime subjects, with price

points at £16.99 for Series 4 kits and

£32.99 for Series 9:

A04202V HMS Hood

A04204V Bismarck

A04208V HMS Ark Royal

A04212V HMS Belfast

A09252V HMS Victory

A09523V Cutty Sark

A09528V Golden Hind

Before modellers besiege Airfix

with calls for their favourite kits,

please bear in mind the subjects

released will be heavily dependent

on the availability and condition of

the moulds, but we’ll keep you fully

updated with subsequent Vintage

Classic offerings. More information

is at: http://www.airfix.com

A GOLDMINE OF RETRO STYRENE GEMS

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