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Space Build – Colonial Viper Mk.II
Ian Grainger goes all out to make his Moebius Models' Viper look as though it has been battling with the Cylons.
Review Build – Shorts Tucano T.1
Steve Abbey builds this remarkable RAF training aircraft using Alley Cat’s multi-media kit.
In Focus – RAFG Canberras
In the first of a two-part feature, Andy Donovan looks at the operational history of RAF Germany Canberras.
Basic Build – Canberra B(I)6
The 1/48 Airfix Canberra gets the Philip Flory treatment and is finished in 213 Squadron markings, based at RAF Bruggen during the Cold War.
On the Road – Euro Militaire
Assistant Editor Chris Clifford reports from Euro Militaire – a model show aimed at AFV and figure modellers.
Battle and Build – Bf 110E-2/Trop
Malcolm V. Lowe provides an overview of Bf 110 operations over North Africa, and shows how to make an accurate 1/72 Airfix Bf 110E-2/Trop example.
Space Build – Atlantis STS-135
Mike Cleaver uses the original Airfix kit to depict NASA’s last Space Shuttle to go into orbit.
On the Road – E-Day
Malcolm V. Lowe and Glenn Sands report from the Czech Republic on another stunning E-Day show.
Figure Build – The Magnificent and The Thunderbolt
Richard Langford provides a guide to painting small-scale wargaming figures.
In Focus – English Electric Lightning
In anticipation of the return of the 1/48 Airfix kit, Paul Lucas explains the RAF camouflage schemes worn by this classic British fighter.