Airfix Model World Issue 181

Issue

Magazine:: Airfix Model World
Number:: Issue 181 | December 2025
Language:: English

Editorial | Page 3
Welcome To Issue 181

by Stu Fone

News | Page 6
News

Latest Updates

Photo Gallery | Page 10
Display Case

Builds can provide satisfaction and enjoyment no matter how long it takes, as this month`s collection attests

Build Report, 1:48 | Page 14
Muscular Mustelid!

by Peter Fearon
There`s really quality available in the 1/48 F-4 market. Can Zoukei-Mura`s new F-4C Phantom II boxing `weasel` its way in? Peter Fearon finds out

F-4C Phantom II Wild Weasel IV

Zoukei-Mura 1:48

SWS48-16 2025 New parts

Reference | Page 24
SEAD `Spooks`

by Malcom V Lowe
One of the many tasks assigned to the iconic F-4 Phantom II was the suppression of the surface-to-air radarsand their associated weaponry. Malcolm V Lowe recounts the development and operational story of this dangerous mission requirement

Build Report, 1:16 | Page 32
Hard-hitting Halftrack

by Garry Tobiss
Garry Tobiss builds Das Werk`s imposing new-tool 1/16 Pakwagen... almost straight out of the box

Sd.Kfz. 251/22 Pakwagen

Das Werk 1:16

DW16022 2024 New parts

Build Report, 1:24 | Page 40
Bulldog Breed

by Gary Radford
Miniart`s 1/24 LANZ Bulldog D8511 tractor proved an enjoyable diversion from Gary Radford`s usual armour builds.

German Industrial Tractor D8511 Mod. 1936

MiniArt 1:24

24005 2024 New parts

Build Report, 1:32 | Page 48
Meteroic Marvel

by Mike Williams
Mike Williams has a stellar experience in completing Revell`s all-new 1/32 Gloster Meteor F.8/FR.9 kit.

Gloster Meteor F.8/FR.9

Revell 1:32

03779 2025 New tool

Build Report, 1:24 | Page 58
Hi-Hi Silver

by Dean Large
Airfix`s re-released 1/24 P-51D Mustang allows for Dean Large to atone for a modelling atrocity committed as a teenager.

North American P-51D Mustang Vintage Classics

Airfix 1:24

A14001V 2024 New decals

Build Report, 1:72 | Page 68
Starter Sherman

This is the first in a series of short build/painting articles aimed at those considering (or have just started) building models... highlighting basic skills.

Starter Set

Sherman Firefly

Airfix 1:72

A55003 2021 Model set

Build Report, 1:35 | Page 70
Far Eastern Firepower

by Paul Cawte
Paul Cawte builds Border Models` imposing 1/35 Imperial Japanese Army 28cm siege howitzer.

IJA 28cm Howitzer Russo-Japanese War 1905

Border Model 1:35

BT-030 2023 New tool

Tips & Tricks | Page 80
Get A Grip

by Jay Blakemore
Jay Blakemore explains how to best hold and operate your airbrush.

Build Report, 1:72 | Page 84
Supersonic Delta Queen

by Ethan Williams
Ethan Williams builds Italeri`s rather basic 1/72 B-58 Hustler, adding an aftermarket crew access platform and photo-etch brass upgrades