Airfix Model World Issue 179
Issue
- Magazine:
- Airfix Model World
- Number:
- Issue 179 | October 2025
- Language:
- English
Table of contents
Editorial | Page 3Welcome To Issue 179
by Stu FoneReview, 1:32 | Page 6News
by Mike WilliamsRevell`s New-Tooled 1/32 Meteor F.8
Review, 1:72 | Page 8News
Special Hobby 1/72 Mosquito Released
Review, 1:144 | Page 9News
by Jack HomewoodAll-New Sub Hunter from Academy
News | Page 10News
Latest Updates
Build Report, 1:32 | Page 14POST-BOLO Phantom
by Dave OliverInspired by the exploits of US ace Robin Olds, Dave Oliver builds Tamiya`s 1/32 F-4 C/D Phantom II as an Vietnam-era aircraft.
Armory 1:32
F-4C/D Phantom II FOD cover / PE RBF tag set - Tamiya -
Def.Model 1:32
DS32010 
McDonnell Douglas Phantom replacement canopy set for Tamiya kits
Aerocraft Models 1:32
ACM-32034 2021 New tool 
US NAVY Pilot with bag - Vietnam War 1965 - 1973
Aerobonus 1:32
320 091 
Vietnam Hardstand
Coastal Kits 1:32
CKS0108-32 Build Report, 1:35 | Page 24EVA - The Fortress Smasher
by Karel SuttSometimes, the desire to build a specific subject comes from unusual places, as Karel Sutt discovered with Trumpeter`s 1/35 Moser Karl-Gerat 040/041
Tips & Tricks | Page 32The Next Step
by Jay BlakemoreJay Blakemore offers a subjective guide to selecting and buying airbrushes
Photo Gallery | Page 38In Focus
by Peter CooperIn the first of a two-part series, Peter Cooper provides fascinating images of jets operated by British trials organization the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE)
Build Report, 1:48 | Page 44Experimental GEM
by Bill ClarkBill Clark transforms Airfix`s 1/48 Hunter F.6 into the Royal Aircraft Establishment`s handsome two-seat Mk.12 trials airframe
Build Report, 1:72 | Page 52Diminutive Hauler
by Mikael TerforsMikael Terfors builds Armory`s 1/72 mixed-media WWI Dennis 3t Lorry... and finds a surprising amount of detail for its small format
Build Report | Page 60COSMIC Aussie
by Huw MorganHuw Morgan replicates the antipodean fighter option provided in Airfix`s 1/72 Meteor F.8/FR.9 boxing.
Build Report, 1:48 | Page 68Changing Face of Warfare
by Jack HomewoodJack Homewood discovers a decidedly different subject in building Clear Prop`s topical 1/48 Bayraktar TB.2 unmanned aerial vehicle.
Build Report, 1:72 | Page 76Millionaire Mount
by Chris JonesChris Jones builds the AMG 1/72 Hawker Hart and provides hints and tips on adding rigging to your biplane model
Build Report, 1:48 | Page 84Commenwealth `Kitty`
by Jay BlakemoreDespite a strict `No Pets` policy, Jay Blakemore couldn`t resist allowing two kitties into his studio when Eduard released its new Royal Class P-40 Warhawk Dual-Combo
Review | Page 94On The Shelf
Books
Review | Page 96On The Shelf
Aircraft kits
Review | Page 100On The Shelf
Military kits
Kharkiv 1943: Tram & Stug. III Ausf. G w/Crew. Big Set
MiniArt 1:35
36067 2025 New parts Multi-topic (4)Review | Page 102On The Shelf
Auto kits
Review | Page 104On The Shelf
Decal Sheets
Mirage 2000 "standard" (Blue versions : B/C/-5F) Armée de l'Air (Blue versions : B/C/-5F)
Syhart (Syh@rt) 1:48
48-922 2025 New tool 
Douglas C-47 Skytrain/Dakota ‘Post-war Military Service’
Mark I Decals 1:144
DMF14431 
Fighter Group 50 (RSAF F-16)
Miliverse 1:48
MV-48004-50 
Review | Page 108On The Shelf
Accessories
B-25B/C/D Mitchell Entrance Hatch and Ladder (front and rear) for Ac.Min., Revell, Italeri, Academy
Special Hobby 1:48
P48015 2024 New tool 
Vietnam Era US Helicopter Pilot Helmet (2 pcs.)
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:35
6009 (129-6009) 2024 New tool 
Miscellaneous | Page 114Show Guide
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