Airfix Model World Issue 184
Issue
- Magazine:
- Airfix Model World
- Number:
- Issue 184 | March 2026
- Language:
- English
Table of contents
Editorial | Page 3Welcome To Issue 184
by Stu FoneReview | Page 6News
Latest Products
Review, 1:48 | Page 9News
New-Tool 1/48 MiG-21F-13 from Eduard
Review, 1:24 | Page 10News
Italeri`s all-new 1/24 Lancia Fulvia HF
Review, 1:48 | Page 11News
HK Models all new 1/48 DB-7B Boston III
Photo Gallery | Page 12Display Case
This month we`ve a wide mix of genres, including builds from people returning to the hobby
Build Report, 1:32 | Page 16`Paper` Prototype
by Garry TobissGarry Tobiss moves from 1/16 Das Werk Armour to the firm`s 1/32 `what if` Luftwaffe Messerschmidt P.1101 fighter... and tries aftermarket stencil templates in the process
Reference | Page 24Photo Focus
by Peter CooperHigh-Speed Testers PT.2
Photo Gallery | Page 30Out And About
by Bob OrrBugle Call 2025
Build Report, 1:35 | Page 32Maneuverable Mock-Up
by David HolmesDavid Holmes breathes new life into Gunze Sangyo 1/35 Flakpanzer V Coelian by adding a selection of aftermarket and spares-box components, plus home made weathering.
Build Report, 1:35 | Page 38Delightful Dreikantfeile
by Dr James WhalenDr James Whalen learns several new skills while tackling MiniArt`s highly detailed 1/35 Tempo E400 three-wheeled truck.
Build Report, 1:72 | Page 46First of the family
by Huw MorganHuw Morgan explores the world of early fighter-based reconnaissance types during World War Two, courtesy of IBG Models` new-tool 1/72 Spitfire PR Type A/B/E.
Tips & Tricks | Page 54Project Weekend
Shine And Sheen
Build Report, 1:72 | Page 56Test-Bed jump jet
by Jack HomewoodJack Homewood goes weapons heavy with Airfix`s 1/72 Harrier GR.7A/GR.9, finished as a Brimstone trials airframe
Reference | Page 64In Focus
by Steve GuthrieRoyal Canadian Artillery Tractors 1939-1945
Build Report, 1:48 | Page 70A Pleasant Surprise
by Matthew PorterSometimes revisiting a long held `stash` results in a reappraisal of its contents, as Matthew Porter discovered with Revell`s 1/48 Douglas A-20G/J Havoc
Build Report, 1:72 | Page 80Speedy Swallow
by Chris CliffordEditor-at-large Chris Clifford explores the drone realm with Brengun`s 1/72 Tupolev Tu-141 Strizh.
Build Report, 1:72 | Page 84Feline Bounty-Hunter
by Mke WilliamsMike Williams couldn`t wait to get started with Tamiya`s new-tool 1/72 F-14D Tomcat.
Review | Page 94On The Shelf
Books
Review | Page 96On The Shelf
Aircraft kits
Review | Page 100On The Shelf
Military kits
Review | Page 102On The Shelf
Space kits
30MM / Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon
RaD CC-3000 Wrecker Milk Tooth "Honest" Brute Bandai Spirits
5068575 (06) 2025
New tool
Willy Ley Orbital Rocket Three Stage Manned Rocket for Controlled Orbital Flight
Atlantis 1:192
M46 2024
New box
Review | Page 104On The Shelf
Auto kits
Review | Page 106On The Shelf
Decal sheets
Rafale "Export versions" (part 2) "Greece - Hellenic Air Force" (Upgrade 2024)
Syhart (Syh@rt) 1:72
72-920v2 2024
New tool
B-26B Marauder part 1 - Over Europe Wine, Women and Songs and Hard To Get
ASK (Art Scale Kit) 1:48
200-D48058 2024
New tool
Captured Emil #3 captured Bf 109 E-1s W.Nr 3326 and W.Nr 3247
Exotic Decals 1:72
ED72034 2025
New tool
Review | Page 108On The Shelf
Accessories
PBY-5/5A/ OA-10A Catalina Propeller, engines & cowling (Academy/Revell/Wolfpack) (3D printed)
ResKit 1:72RSU72-0310
ResKit 1:722025
New tool
Nakajima Sakae 12 engine incl. exhausts and the open cowling flaps for Tamiya
ASK (Art Scale Kit) 1:72
200-A72026 2025
New tool
Pilot seats for CH-53E Super Stallion & MH-53E Sea Dragon for Academy kit (2 pcs) (3D printed) ResKit 1:48RSU48-0403
ResKit 1:482025
New tool
Unimog 404 10.5-20 MPT Wheel Set (Ordinary) ICM/Revell/AK-Interactive ScaleX 1:35WM 35022
ScaleX 1:352025
New tool
Miscellaneous | Page 114Show Guide
At-a-glance model show calendar