Airfix Model World Issue 178
Issue
- Magazine:
- Airfix Model World
- Number:
- Issue 178 | September 2025
- Language:
- English
Table of contents
Editorial | Page 3Welcome To Issue 178
by Stu FoneNews | Page 6News
Latest Updates
Photo Gallery | Page 10Display Case
Sometimes a simple display base is all you need to show your model to its best, as exemplified by this month`s selection of readers` builds
Build Report, 1:35 | Page 14US Heavy Lifter
by Duncan CookDuncan Cook takes on the challenge of ICM`s imposing 1/35 CH-54A Tarhe with Universal Military Pod
CH-54A "Tarhe" Engine Air Particle Separator (EAPS) for ICM kit (3D Printed) 
ResKit 1:35RSU35-0051 2024 New tool
ResKit 1:35
Photo Gallery | Page 24Out And About
by Stu FoneMidenhall Model Show
Build Report, 1:25 | Page 26Hopper`s Runabout
by Mike WilliamsMike Williams combines a love of Sci-Fi with classic cars with his build of Revell`s 1/25 Chevy Blazer K5, from the Netflix smash Stranger Things
Reference | Page 34In Focus
by Malcolm V LoweHistoric Harrier
Build Report, 1:48 | Page 40Mitsubishi Hero
by David HolmesDavid Holmes tackles Fine Molds new 1/48 IJN A6M5 Carrier Fighter Zero model 52 as a home-based 381st Air Group airframe, from 1944
Build Report, 1:72 | Page 50Polish Predator
by Niklas KnutzenNiklas Knutzen enjoys building Great Wall Hobby`s 1/72 MiG-29 Fulcrum-A Izdelye 9-12, completing it as an Polish Air Force airframe.
Build Report, 1:48 | Page 58Rotary Raspberry
by Stu FoneAMW Editor Stu Fone was inspired by a photo to build Sea King HC.4X ZB507, not realizing how complex it would be...
Build Report, 1:35 | Page 66Improvised Lifesaver
by Toni CanforaInspired by a wartime photo, Toni Canfora transforms Tamiya`s 1/35 Willys Jeep into a makeshift ambulance with scratch-built and PE details.
Build Report, 1:24 | Page 72Smoky Junior
by Gary RadfordItaleri`s 1/24 DAF XF105 Smoky Jr proved more challenging than expected, as Gary Radford discovered.
Build Report, 1:48 | Page 78Seven Ton Milk Bottle
by Mike WilliamsThe `Advanced` boxing of Miniart`s impressive 1/48 P-47D Thunderbolt proved to be a well-designed and highly detailed kit, as Mike Williams discovers
Review | Page 88On The Shelf
Books
Review | Page 90On The Shelf
Aircraft kits
Review | Page 94On The Shelf
Military kits
Rheinbote ‘German WWII tactical ground to ground V-4 Rocket with Launcher’
Special Armour 1:72
SA72028 (100-SA72028) 2025 New tool 
Review | Page 96On The Shelf
Maritime kits
Nuclear Powered Guided Missile Frigate
USS Bainbridge *Branded Aurora Atlantis 1:600
A717 2024 New box 
Review, 1:150 | Page 98On The Shelf
Re-Issued VASA by Revell
Review, 1:12 | Page 99On The Shelf
Italeri`s new-tooled 1/12 Lancia Stratus HFGR.4
Review | Page 100On The Shelf
Auto kits
Review | Page 102On The Shelf
Decal Sheets
Douglas C-47 Skytrain/Dakota ‘Post-war Military Service’
Mark I Decals 1:144
DMF14431 
Typhoon T.3 in RAF
Mark I Decals 1:72
DMF7207 
Review | Page 106On The Shelf
Accessories
Aermacchi MB-326 Open Electronic Nose Box for Italeri kit
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:48
4496 2025 New tool 
SMB-2 Super Mystère Atar 9B Engine Nozzle for Special Hobby kits
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:72
7522 2025 New tool 
Mosquito Exhausts (PR and Bombers with two stage Merlins) for Special Hobby kits x2
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:72
P72042 2025 New tool 
Fairey Gannet wheels set (3D Printed) ResKit 1:48RS48-0536
ResKit 1:48
Aircraft Weapons: IX U.S. Joint Direct Attack Munitions & Target Pods
Hasegawa 1:72
35114 (X72-14) 2011 New tool Multi-topic (6)
Miscellaneous | Page 115Show Guide
At-a-glance model show calendar