Airfix Model World February issue – OUT NOW

Featuring:

Exclusive Build – Fairey Swordfish Mk.1
Malcolm V. Lowe describes the early history of the Fleet Air Arm’s iconic Swordfish torpedo-bomber prior to World War II. In an exclusive build, Tony O’Toole gets his hands on a test shot of one of the new 1/72 Airfix Swordfish kits.

In Focus – English Electric Lightning
In anticipation of the return of the 1/48 Airfix kit, Paul Lucas concludes his series by explaining the ‘low-visibility’ greys adopted by the RAF Lightning Squadrons.

Advanced Build – Vampire FB5
Alan Price builds Revell’s de Havilland Vampire FB5, the classic twin-boom fighter from the Fifties.

Advanced Build – F-84E Thunderjet
Peter Johnson builds an award-winning model in the shape of Hobbyboss’ impressive 1/32 F-84E Thunderjet.

Battle and Build – FW 200 C-4 Condor
Malcolm V. Lowe recalls the operational use of the Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor with Kampfgeschwader (KG) 40. With such an impressive combat history, Eric Larson gets some impressive results building the 1/72 Revell Fw 200 C-4 kit in KG 40 markings.

and much more!

Airfix Model World February 2012 issue is AVAILABLE NOW from WHSmith and other leading newsagents for just £3.99. Alternatively, order your copy with FREE P&P* from our online shop.

*UK and BFPO only