Airfix Model World Issue 175
Issue
- Magazine:
- Airfix Model World
- Number:
- Issue 175 | June 2025
- Language:
- English
Table of contents
Editorial | Page 3Welcome To Issue 174
by Stu FoneReview | Page 6News
Great Wall ‘hogs’ the limelight with a new-tool 1/72 A-10C
Review | Page 7News
Latest Updates
Photo Gallery | Page 12Display Case
From tanks to hovercraft, this month’s Display Case builds cover a broad range of genres, with out-of-the-box models being rather popular.
Build Report, 1:48 | Page 16Celestial Starfighter
by Chris JonesChris Jones transforms Kinetic’s 1/48 F-104G into a rocket-powered NF-104A aerospace trainer with Hypersonic Models’ conversion set.
Reference | Page 24In Focus
by David BakerAstro Schoolhouse
Build Report, 1:2 | Page 30Desert Wind 2.0
by Massimo SantarossaItaleri’s two seat AMX-T Ghibli is not just another grey jet, as Massimo Santarossa discovers
Photo Gallery | Page 38Out and About
by Stu FonePeterborough Scale Model Club Show
Build Report, 1:35 | Page 40Fresh Off The Boat
Myriad tiny parts from Takom we assembled by Johan Augustsson to build a 1/35 M29 Weasel as served in Normandy in July 1944
Build Report, 1:72 | Page 46Battle Stations
by Andy DaviesAndy Davies declares it a ‘no contest’ when building the excellent Fairey Battle Mk.1 from Azur-Frrom
Build Report, 1:48 | Page 56Emerald Isle ‘Twin-Tub’
by Stu FoneAirfix has two 1/48 Spitfires Mk.IX-related releases in 2025. Stu Fone gets his hands on a test-shot of the initial two-seat Tr.9 offering
Build Report, 1:72 | Page 66Bodacious Batomorph
by Kev BaxterConfronted with a friendly challenge, Kev Baxter fired up the oven to Gas Mark 4 and set to making the excellent‘shake and bake’ Tamiya’ 1/72 Douglas F4D-1 Skyray in a fortnight
Build Report, 1:16 | Page 74Large-scale Puma
by Garry TobissGary Tobiss takes on a big cat in building the superb Das Werk 1/16 Sd.Kfz.234/2 Puma armoured car
Build Report, 1:48 | Page 82Hell’s Angel
by Jay BlakemoreJay Blakemore clears space on his work bench to make room for Eduard’s mighty B-17 Flying Fortress limited-edition release
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress - PE cockpit interior for Revell/Monogram
Eduard 1:48
49337 2006 New tool 
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Machine Gun Barrels Set Includes 13 Barrels, 13 Jackets & 4 Flash Hiders
Master 1:48
AM-48-138 2017 
War Birds
B-17F Flying Fortress 'Knock-Out Dropper' & 'Double Trouble' Kits-World 1:48
KW148130 2014 New tool Review | Page 92On The Shelf
Books
Review | Page 96On The Shelf
Aircraft kits
Review | Page 98On The Shelf
Maritime
Review | Page 100On The Shelf
Military Kits
ICM 1:35Review | Page 102On The Shelf
Auto Kits
Review | Page 103On The Shelf
Sci-Fi kits
Review | Page 104On The Shelf
Decal Sheets
BEETLE in captivity - Republic P-47 Thunderbolt in German hands Captured P-47D-2-RE (42-22490)
Exotic Decals 1:72
ED72029 2025 New tool 
Captured Wimpy #1 - Vickers Wellington mk.IV Z1277
Exotic Decals 1:72
ED72030 Review | Page 106On The Shelf
Accessories
A-10C Rotary Gun Flash Suppressor PRINT GREAT WALL HOBBY
Eduard 1:48
6481018 
USN 12in/50 (30,5 cm) Mark 8 barrels (9pcs) - Alaska (CB-1) and Guam (CB-2)
Master 1:700
SM-700-063 
LAU-33 Dual 5.00" Rocket Launcher (with rockets and warheads)
Flying Leathernecks 1:48
FL48-8077 
Zündapp KS 750 MG 34 with gun mount and magazine carrier Academy
CMK (Czech Master Kits) 1:35
P35035 2025 New tool Miscellaneous | Page 114Show Guide
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