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Airfix Model World Issue 182

Airfix Model World

Issue

Magazine:
Airfix Model World
Number:
Issue 182 | January 2026
Language:
English

Table of contents

Editorial | Page 3
Welcome To Issue 182

by Stu Fone
 

Photo Gallery | Page 6
SMW 2025

by Stu Fone and Chris Clifford
Scale Model World 2025
 

News | Page 10
News


Latest Products
 

Photo Gallery | Page 14
Display Case


Whether you paint with a brush or spray your models, vivid colour schemes make for an eye-catching subjects, as seen here on this months` selection of readers` builds
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 18
Eye In The Sky

by Garry Tobiss
Garry Tobiss tackles a colourful US Navy subject in Heller`s new-tool Grumman E-2C Hawkeye.
82300
E-2C Hawkeye
Heller 1:72
82300 2025 New tool
 

Photo Gallery | Page 24
Out And About

by Stu Fone
Farnborough Model Show
 

Build Report, 1:350  | Page 26
Cleared to leave space dock

by Massimo Santarossa
Polar Lights` 1/350 USS Grissom gets a name change and aftermarket upgrades as Massimo Santarossa puts her into service.
POL991
U.S.S. Grissom NCC-638 Star Trek III: The Search For Spock
Polar Lights 1:350
POL991 2022 New tool
 

Photo Gallery | Page 36
Out And About

by Stu Fone
Chiltern Model Show
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 38
Tiger Time

by Chris Jones
Chris Jones applies an eyecatching 1994 Tiger Meet scheme to the recently reissued Special Hobby Mirage F.1C
SH72388
Mirage F.1C/C-200 'Armée de l'Air'
Special Hobby 1:72
SH72388 2018 New parts
 

Reference | Page 44
In Focus

by Mark Attrill
Stripes of all nations
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 50
The Hairy Stick


This month, we show how to get the best out of the Starter Set acrylic paints, all with the aid of a little water and a flat brush.
 

Build Report, 1:35  | Page 52
Hauling ammo

by Mikael Terfors
Mikael Terfors builds a lesser-known variant of the 4X4 FWD truck and discovers a well detailed canvas for mud and dust.
35656
FWD Type B WWI Ammunition Truck
UA ICM 1:35
35656 2024 New parts
 

Reference | Page 62
In Focus

by Malcolm V Lowe
Luftwaffe Legend
 

Build Report, 1:24  | Page 72
Die Buele

by Stu Fone
Airfix`s latest surprise announcement is a new-tool 1/24 Bf109G5/G-6 Super kit. AMW editor Stu Fone tackles a test-shot of this complex and highly detailed offering
A17003
Messerschmitt Bf109G-5/G-6
Airfix 1:24
A17003 2025 New tool
 

Tips & Tricks | Page 92
Back To Basics


All Stuck Up
 

Build Report, 1:8  | Page 94
Raptor Rupture

by Dave Oliver
Prehistoric memories of Saturday afternoons building Airfix dinosaur kits were stirred for Dave Oliver, while building X-Plus`s new Jurassic World Blue and Beta
 

Photo Gallery | Page 102
Out And About

by Stu Fone
Wings and Things Model Show
 

Build Report, 1:25  | Page 104
``Try before U Deny``

by Mike Williams
Mike Williams completes a vehicular star of the Stranger Things franchise with Revell`s Surfer Boy Pizza Van
 

Build Report, 1:72  | Page 110
From Mildenhall to Melbourne

by Chris Clifford
Editor at Large Chris Clifford gets in racing mode with Clear Prop`s 1/72 DH.88 Comet Grosvenor House
 

Review | Page 120
On The Shelf


Books
 

Review | Page 124
On The Shelf


Aircraft kits
 

Review | Page 128
On The Shelf


Military kits
 

Review | Page 130
On The Shelf


Auto kits
 

| Page 132
On The Shelf


Maritime kits
 

Editorial | Page 134
On The Shelf


Figurines
 

Review | Page 136
On The Shelf


Real Space/SciFi
 

Review | Page 138
On The Shelf


Decal sheets
 

Review | Page 140
On The Shelf


Accessories
 

Miscellaneous | Page 144
Show Planner


2026 Events
 

Miscellaneous | Page 146
Show Guide


At-a-glance model show calendar