http://aeroscale.co.uk/Scale Aircraft Modelling Community - Features, Forums, Gallery, and More.en-ushttp://aeroscale.co.uk/rss/rss_9.xmlMonroe Perdu Studios has released their first set of Pilot's Chairs in their well-known laser cut card. Perfect for that dispersal Dio you were always planning in 1/32nd scale.. The New release can be seen:http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6457The Fairey Swordfish was originally designed as a torpedo bomber and built by the Fairey Aviation Company. It was used by the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy during the Second World War. Affectionately known as the "Stringbag" by its crews, it was outdated by 1939. Though it achieved some spectacular successes during the war, notably the sinking of one and damaging of two other battleships of the Italian Navy in the Battle of Taranto and the famous crippling of the German Battleship Bismarck.....http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=5011Saturday, July 17, 2010, is the day of the 1st Annual Fine Scale Model Show for the Tri-Cities in northeastern Tennessee. The 1st Annual Fine Scale Model Show will be held at Bays Mountain Park, Kingsport, Tennessee, during Kingsport's Fun Fest celebration. The times are 9:30 am until 6:00 pm. Automobiles, aircraft, armor, dioramas, figures, ships, and space (real and Sci-fi) categories are open. Plaques and awards, ribbons and certificates will be awarded. There will also be a door prize raffle. Contact Allen Davis at (423) 229-9447 for further information. Rules, regulations, and entry forms will soon be available on Bays Mountain's website.....http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6447ICM has issued a Luftwaffe He 70F-2 Blitz along with their Spanish Civil War version.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=5009Eetu Tahvonen looks at MPM's kit of the Merin-powered Wimpy.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=5010Here is a review of the Eduard 1:48 scale B-24J rear Interior set. It is destined to add more detail to the Revell/Monogram kit, especially for the two lateral gunner positions.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=5008Here is a review of the Eduard 1:48 scale B-24J front Interior set. It is destined to the venerable, but still very good, Revell/Monogram kit.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=5007Mirage Hobby have released an interesting bomb set for both German WWI aircraft and Polish WWII bombers. Here is a review of the "Max set" which includes no less than 124 projectiles of various sizes! http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=5006Mirage Hobby have released an interesting bomb set for both German WWI aircraft and Polish WWII bombers. Here is a review of the "Max set" which includes no less than 124 projectiles of various sizes! http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=5006Here is a review of Eduard's 1:48 Hanriot HD.1. A kit that was first released in 1999, but if you missed it somehow, here is the chance to get it as a new Weekend Edition.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=5005Torsten Rossman (BlackWidow) has sent us some photos and an interesting report of the Zeiskam Expo 2010 which took place on the 6/7 March weekend. This is the annual model expo of the Plastic Modellers Club Südpfalz in Germany.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=3029MPM Production have forwarded us the CMK News for March 2010. In the program this month are some detail sets for the 1:32 scale Revell Ju88A kit, for the 1:32 scale Tamiya/Academy F-16C kits and the 1:48 scale B-57B Airfix kit. Planet Models announces a new 1:48 scale Klemm Kl 25d resin kit and CMK a nice 1:48 scale resin kit of the Sd.Anh. 473 German multipurpose caravan.....http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6438Hubert Louis brings us his superb build of Eduard's SPAD XIII, complete with a much-modified pilot figure.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=3026Here's a bit of Luftwaffe '46 fun - Planet Models' resin Flitzer painted in desert colours.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=3025Black Dog have announced resin upgrades for Eduard's 1:48 Fw 190D and Hasegawa's 1:32 Bf 109G and 'K kits.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6432New from Windsock are a pair of facsimile WW1 technical booklets covering the Mercedes 180hp engine and the Sopwith Pup, both packed with just the kind of detail you want for when the new Wingnut kits arrive on your dorstep.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6430So, the Albatros and Pup kits are finally on sale and you've placed your order with Wingnut Wings... Albatros Publications have just the thing to keep you occupied while you wait for the mailman to deliver - full builds of all four new kits in a Windsock Special Edition.....http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4999If you need different main wheels for your 1:48 scale Hellcat kit than the ones provided in the Hasegawa or Eduard kits, here is a Four Channel Tyres Design set made by CMK.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4998MPM Production have sent us some test shot photos of the forthcoming Special Hobby Morane Saulnier AI kit (SH48099). The sprues are visible as well as an unpainted built up model. http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6425Some News of an interesting event. Ian Hanratty of Friendship Models has just mailed me with details of a different kind of Model Show - a Traders Fayre in Carlisle. Perfectly accesible for anyone in the North or Midlands and equally easy to get to from most of Scotland. Details of this interesting event, can be seen:....http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6419Eduard have released a series of highly detailed etched upgrades for the Airfix Canberra.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4981Not a brand new kit, but interesting nevertheless, here is a review of ICM's second boxing of their 1:48 scale LaGG-3 kit, this time the series 7-11 variants are covered.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4996Here is a review of SAM Publications' latest book in their Aviation Guide serie: Mosquito FB.VI Airframe, systems and RAF wartime usage. It represents very good value for money and comprises masses of original technical drawings cleverly coupled with walk around pictures of real aircraft.....http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4995Eduard have updated their website with their monthly newsletter. Main subject is the past Nürnberg Toy Fair but there are also many infos about the new items available this month and next month.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6401Here is a review of Special Hobby's 1:48 scale Fiat BR.20. Quite an impressive kit if you consider that it was made with short run plastic injection technology.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4984In this feature, Russell Smith (RussellSmith) tells us why model kits have become an important part of his workflow. Read the article and discover how the cover art for the 100th issue of the WW1 publication "Over the Front" came to life.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=3019Michał Sindera (Mecenas) has sent us a complete report of the 7th Scale Models Festival in Bytom, Poland which took place in February 27-28th, 2010. Accompanying the written article, there are more than 120 photos! Thanks a lot to michal for presenting us this event. It must have been a lot of work! ....http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=3017Here are some pictures of David Johnson's (Moeggo) excellent 1:32 scale Hasegawa Ki-44 model. David won the Aeroscale Model of the Month award January with it.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=3016Here's a look at the range of upgrades produced by Pavla Models for the recent new-tool Airfix Spitfire Mk.IX.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4982Eduard have released a highly detailed set of etched parts for a thorough make-over of the recent Airfix Gustav.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4980MPM Productions have sent us some details about their forthcoming kits. In 1:72 scale a Ni-D 62, a Whirlwind Mk.I and a Meteor PR Mk.10 will be released in March while the 1:48 scale Maryland Mk.I/II should be available in March/April.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6396Sam Publications have sent us their 2010 program. Planned are new books about the IAR.80, F4U Corsair, P-51 Mustang, F-111 Aardvark, F-15 Eagle, BAe Harrier and Eurofighter Typhoon. http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6395While the March items are available now, here is a look at the Eduard expected aircraft related releases for April. No new kits (only different boxings) but plenty of Brassin and PE sets to keep you busy in every scale and every era. http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6394Continuing with my attempts to encourage adding vehicles to your Aviation work, here's a useful title from Squadron Signal Publications on the often-seen 2.5 Ton GMC Truck. Details of this new book, can be seen: http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6393Every wanted to clear that debris off your airfield? Thing of expanding your aviation facilities? If so, check out Tamiya's latest release announcement...http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6389SuperScale International have released a batch of new decals in 1:32 and 1:48 scale covering several aircraft types and time periods. http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6386James Fahey presents a first look at the pending issues of Wingnut Wings 1:32 Sopwith Pup kits. The Pup is a classic Great War design, popular for its gentle, vice-less flying characteristics, and I suspect also because it helped redress the balance of air superiority that the Germans were enjoying with the Albatros fighters. In this regard it was really the underdog, having only half the engine power and half the firepower of its Albatros opponents. . .....http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4964One of Wingnut Wings. com (WNW) most anticipated kits to date has been the release of their 1:32 Albatros D.V / Va kits. We kit see here their Albatros D.Va kit #32015 to be released in mid March 2010. This new molding is a sound move. As the Albatros D. types were the backbone of the German Air Service (Luftstreitkrafte) there are literally hundreds of colour schemes that can be employed. WNW has wisely assessed that this kit will have longevity.....http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4961One of Wingnut Wings. com (WNW) most anticipated kits to date has been the release of their 1:32 Albatros D.V & D.Va kits. We begin with their kit #32009 to be released in mid March 2010. This new molding is a sound move. As the Albatros D. types were the backbone of the German Air Service (Luftstreitkrafte) there are literally hundreds of colour schemes that can be employed. WNW has wisely assessed that this kit will have longevity.....http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4949The Atomic Bomb Display at the National Military History Center (formerly the World War Two Victory Museum) in Auburn, Indiana, USA.http://aeroscale.co.uk/http://gallery.kitmaker.net/showgallery.php?cat=25445If you've got Tamiya's Tilly, this is just the book you want to go with it. Jim Rae reviews "Tilly Colours" from AMR Design Ltd.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4943&syn=4973Hermon Rector looks at Eduard's brand new Brassin accessories designed for the Academy Raptor.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4970On display at the National Military History Center (formerly known as the World War II Victory Museum) in Auburn, Indiana, USA, is this USAAF Dodge 3/4 Ton Radio Carrier.http://aeroscale.co.uk/http://gallery.kitmaker.net/showgallery.php?cat=25433On display at the National Military History Center (formerly known as the World War II Victory Museum) in Auburn, Indiana, USA, is this USAAF Bomb Hoist Truck.http://aeroscale.co.uk/http://gallery.kitmaker.net/showgallery.php?cat=25432On display at the National Military History Center (formerly known as the World War II Victory Museum) in Auburn, Indiana, USA, is this USAAF Bomber Gunner mannequin.http://aeroscale.co.uk/http://gallery.kitmaker.net/showgallery.php?cat=25431On display at the National Military History Center (formerly known as the World War II Victory Museum) in Auburn, Indiana, USA, is this RAF Chevrolet 1543, 3-ton 4X2.http://aeroscale.co.uk/http://gallery.kitmaker.net/showgallery.php?cat=25430MMD Squadron have sent us some detailed informations about their new aircraft related products: F-80C Gun Bay, Mercedes D.III Engine, Cessna Bobcat Control Surfaces and Interior Detail Set, USAF Ground Crew and US Navy Floatplanes In Action book.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6370MPM Productions have updated their website with some infos about the marking options for their forthcoming 1:48 scale Spitfire Mk.Vc boxing which will include aircraft flown by Czech pilots.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6369Eric Larson describes his wood-graining technique in this detailed step-by-step article.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&page=1&artid=3009Louis Carabott brings us his spectacular 1:72 diorama featuring the famous Malta defenders.http://aeroscale.co.uk/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=3008