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FEATURES
12 Intermediate Build – Maple Leaf Magic
Chris Jones backdates Revell’s 1/72 F-101B Voodoo to replicate a Royal
Canadian Air Force CF-101.
20 In Focus – Arrow Alternative
The history of the Voodoo in Canadian service is
explained by Anthony L Stachiw.
26 Scale Drawings – CF-101 Voodoo
Aviaeology’s Terry Higgins provides excellent 1/72 scale plans of the CF-101B/F.
30 Out and About – Downham Delights
Assistant Editor Stu Fone reports on this year’s West Norfolk Model Show.
32 Advanced Build – Saharan Turbo
Andy Davies converts Airfix’s new-tool C-47 Dakota to a Basler BT-67
turboprop version.
FREE! 40 Out and About – Bank Holiday Battles
A host of restored vehicles provided Glenn Sands with ample photo
opportunities at Hampshire’s Overlord Show.
Tiger Family
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supplement 42 Intermediate Build – Crowdfunded Fighter
Fine Molds’ 1/72 Nakajima A2N1 biplane is improved with scratch-building and
Get your Tiger fix with builds of
aftermarket items by Vladimir Kafka.
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78 In Focus – Risk Avoidance
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Health and safety issues presented by modelling should interest us all. Here,
accompanied by period photos
Steve Budd imparts vital advice.
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82 Out and About – Hidden Gems
There was something to please every modeller at the recent Coventry and
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Warks model show, as Stu Fone found out.
84 Intermediate Build – Underwater
Warrior
Andy Davies adds his own scratch-built detail to Merit’s 1/35 British
X-Craft miniature submarine.
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armoured personnel carrier kit is handy jig for assembling the link-and-
surely pleasing military modellers, length/individual link tracks. Finely
but the firm is not standing still by rendered bar armour is another
issuing the Mk.3 Bulldog version. pleasing feature.
FOUR OF Airfix’s existing Quick in an eye-popping lime green. This relies on many of the same Mig Jimenez has designed the colour
Build toolings have received cool Quick Build kits are well-shaped components (including the interior), guide and selected the schemes,
new colours. replicas of famous aircraft and but has new parts to reflect the which reflect three British machines
Besides the Red Arrows Hawk cars, but rely on Lego-style transformation into Bulldog format, from the 1st Battalion Scots Guards
(J6018) gaining a fresh livery, the building/attachment…perfect which involves appliqué explosive Recce Platoon, during Operation
firm’s Lamborghini Aventador for ‘apprentice’ modellers aged reactive armour, Remote Controlled Telic, Iraq, in January 2008. Takom
(J6019) is now available in white, 5-plus making their first forays Weapon Station (optional armament kits are imported to the UK by
the Bugatti Veyron (J6020) in into construction fun. For further included) and IED jammers. Pocketbond. For further details
red and the McLaren P1 (J6021) details visit: www.airfix.com The components display a very high visit:www.pocketbond.co.uk
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GRIME, PRIME AND WASH
THIS ISN’T a washing powder brand name suggests, these have
advert…rather the latest painting been formulated to adhere to any
and weathering products from surface, and can be applied by
Italian firm True-Earth. brush or airbrush and should be
All items are water-based and thinned with water. The different
solvent-free, making for easy primers cater for specific finishes
handling and clean-up, and or colours and guidance is supplied
provided in 19ml bottles. The grime on the company website.
is represented by the Usura/Wear True-Earth’s Dust Washes comprise
range, with Oil & Fuel (TEWE 01) Dust (TEDP 03) and Earth (TEPD
and Engine Grease (TEWE 02), 01), which can be applied straight
and these can be used in isolation from the bottle, or diluted with
or as part of a larger process of water to provide realistic dust
dirtying a powerplant, fuel tank or effects, with heavier deposits
associated pipework. created either by multiple coats or
There are three PRM (Plastic, a weaker water/wash ratio. Further
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Modelcollect’s stunning releases. and running gear components with
Modellers are suddenly spoilt for a common photo-etched brass fret
choice, with four highly detailed and (carrying engine grilles), one runner
superbly moulded offerings available. from the V-1 (missile) and two from
There’s the classic launched version its Rheintochter 1 (launch rail and
(UA72033), with sufficient parts for turntable assemblies). Best of all,
two complete ramps and missiles; there’s a spare surface-to-air missile
two schemes supply overall Panzer in the latter, so one can attach
Grey or camouflaged items. either to the vehicle. There are
But Modelcollect is known for its two notional camouflage schemes
‘what-if’ subjects, and there are per offering, and all three share a
three vehicle-mounted launchers, generic decal sheet.
employing the experimental E-50 www.modelcollect.com
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BUILDING BACK TO HEALTH
MANY MODELLERS enjoy the
hobby as a means of relaxation,
but several charities are now
using it to provide valuable
medical benefits.
Here, modelling is employed as
a therapeutic activity, which
focusses the mind and can be
used to cope with everyday
stresses. Currently, therapists
use the hobby as a means of
supporting clinical treatment of
post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD), anxiety, depression,
and also to provide fine motor-
control challenges for those more planned), and has supplied scheme. The organisation has
with spinal injuries. kits to Combat Stress, Mind and appeared on British Forces
Models for Heroes is a non- Scotty’s Little Soldiers. Broadcasting Service radio, and
for-profit organisation, which To that end, Models for Heroes in local news and now modelling
provides model kits and is seeking contributions of kits, magazines, so if there are kits
supplies military treatment paints or tools, which will go clogging up the stash or paints/
centres and mental health towards helping injured and brushes/tools no longer wanted,
charities across the UK. wounded service personnel what better way to give support
Created earlier this year, it has and veterans. It is also asking to those in need.
already organised and run three for donations of any unwanted For more details, or those
modelling sessions at Help for Airfix Flying Hours to get basic wanting to donate, visit:
Heroes treatment centres (with kits through the Airfix Club www.modelsforheroes.co.uk
STUNNING P-40 PACKAGE
CZECH KIT and aftermarket superb multi-part resin wheels two 18 Squadron Royal New
wizard Eduard has added and exhaust stubs, and tape Zealand Air Force Kittyhawk
another product to its limited- masks for the latter items and Mk.IVs – NZ3220 ‘Gloria Lyons’
edition eduArt range. transparencies. Also along for and NZ3148 ‘Gloria’. There’s
Kit 11104 offers Hasegawa’s the ride is a huge decal sheet also a large box art print, but
excellent 1/32 P-40N Warhawk, and this is a fiesta of nose art, the same image is printed on
but as fans of this series know, catering for three US Army Air a highly impressive pressed-
there are always sumptuous Forces aircraft; these are Philip metal plaque, measuring
extras provided…and this Adair’s 80th FG 42-105128/44 approximately 395 x 280mm,
release ups the ante. Besides ‘Lulu Belle’, 328 ‘Ruth a’, with pre-drilled mounting holes.
the kit parts, packed in the flown by the 51st FG’s ‘Bud’ This is arguably the company’s
box decorated with Romain Watson, and the double nose most ambitious eduArt release
Hugault’s impressive artwork, art machine ‘Daddy Please/ yet, but one will have to buy
are Eduard photo-etched brass/ Milk Wagon Express’, from the quickly due to the limited-edition
pre-coloured metal details, 49th FG. Supporting these are status. www.eduard.com
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cockpit and rear inner detail is
GEARS UP! admirable…great results can be
New additions to SAC’s (www. gained straight from the box.
scaleaircraftconversions.com) white metal Beaching units are also supplied
landing gear range are as follows: (giving choices for base displays),
self-adhesive masks for all
1/144
transparencies will ease painting/
14425 MiG-21 Fishbed (Eduard)
14426 IL-76 MD (Zvezda) airbrushing, and the radar aerials
and torpedo-bomb armament add
1/72
extra authenticity. Hasegawa’s
72139 Handley Page Victor (Airfix)
decal sheet provides markings
72140 Messerschmitt Me 262 (Revell)
for three airframes, from the
72141 Su-34 Fullback (Trumpeter)
72142 MiG-29 Fulcrum (Trumpeter) Takuma Naval Flying Group, and
72143 Bristol Sycamore Gear and Rotor 801st/802nd Naval Flying Groups,
Head (S&M Models) and a superb cutaway art print is
72144 Su-33 Flanker-D (Zvezda) also included.
72145 B/RB-66B Destroyer (Italeri/Testors) HASEGAWA’S FLAGSHIP aircraft the four engines (with bombs, This builds into a large model,
1/48 release for this year, the 1/72 seats and aircrew also featuring), which will look superb given
48326 Yak-28 Firebar (Bobcat) Kawanishi H8K2 Type 2, is now plus another eight frames and the the right treatment, but for real
48327 H-21C Shawnee (Italeri) finally available. fuselage halves. Internal ribbing detail-hounds, Eduard has already
48328 Macchi C.202 Folgore (Hasegawa/ The Japanese firm can be justly is a feature of the latter, and a produced a host of photo-etched
Eduard) proud of its efforts on this kit, as splendid feature is the rendering brass details and a full resin
48329 Su-17 Fitter (Kitty Hawk)
besides the hefty parts count, the of the stretched fabric on the replacement engine package. The
48330 Su-34 Fullback (Hobby Boss)
detail is highly impressive too. wing control surfaces. Double kit (no. 01575) is available in the
48331 Su-27 Flanker-B (Hobby Boss)
There is a separate styrene runner wing spar pieces add strength UK from importer Amerang:
48332 Su-30MKK Flanker-G (Hobby Boss)
48333 SE.5a Wolseley Viper (Eduard) holding components for each of to the whole assembly, and the www.amerang.co.uk
48334 AMX 1-1A/B, A-11A/B (Hobby Boss)
KEEP ON
1/35 LARGE-SCALE HALF TRIKE
35004 Mil Mi-8/Mi-17 Hip (Trumpeter) ROLLIN’
1/32
32116 Albatross B.II (Wingnut Wings)
32117 Sopwith Camel (Wingnut Wings)
32118 OS2U Kingfisher Beaching Gear
(Kitty Hawk)
32119 OS2U Kingfisher (Kitty Hawk)
32120 F-35A Lightning II (Italeri)
32121 P-47D/N Thunderbolt (Hasegawa/Eduard)
32122 Yakovlev Yak-3 (Special Hobby)
32123 Rumpler C.IV (Wingnut Wings)
PLUS MODEL'S new 1/35 US Road
72144
Roller Hyster C-350 (467) is doubly
welcome, as it offers military and
civil options.
With more than 100 finely cast
ITALERI HAS dipped into Esci’s lines, this is one area ripe for resin parts, a small photo-etched
back-catalogue once more, embellishment, as the cover is brass fret and a length of copper
and this time has re-released moveable (as are those for the wire, this is a complex offering for
ANNUAL ORGANISER
an absolute classic large-scale stowage boxes). Perhaps the experienced modellers, but one that
It Might not feel as if this year has been
offering. single oversight is the lack of a captures the robust nature of the
around for long, but we’re already well
The 1/9 Kettenkrad (7404) was visible gearbox and transmission. real machine. As to be expected
on the way to 2018, and Cross & Cockade
one of the latter’s initial kits, first Extra equipment is supplied in from Czech firm Plus Model, the
International’s calendar is the perfect
planner. Featuring World War One-themed appearing in 1975, yet despite the form of helmets (with liners detail is superb, with the Perkins
artwork by renowned aviation artists, the this the well-moulded parts are and chinstraps), water bottles, diesel engine notable for its
proceeds go towards upkeep of the British surprisingly flash free. Minor canteens and an MP 40 sub- admirable refinement.
Air Services memorial at St. Omer Airfield in neatening will be required before machine gun, all of which will Three liveries are included; two
northern France. www.crossandcockade.com assembly, but the results are benefit from careful painting. The military (comprising an overall Olive
worth it, with real springs for the three schemes depict Wehrmacht Drab and a Four-tone TC 5-200
suspension (both for the front and Fallschirmjäger machines, black, sand, Field Drab, Light Green
forks and torsion bars) and there and there is scope for weathering machine) and one civilian yellow
are working track links, which and super-detailing this kit, and black example. A small decal
simply clip together. Its four- although aftermarket accessories sheet supplies the necessary logos
cylinder inline engine is replicated appear to be minimal. and brand names, and all items
faithfully, and while vinyl tubes Visit: www.hobbyco.net for are in register, with strong colour
are supplied for fuel and electrical more details density. Further information is at:
www.plusmodel.cz
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DISSIMILAR VIPERS
DIDDY DIESEL BOAT
tailfin leading edge, rudder band and
upper fuselage panels for the ‘shark’
airframes are a clever addition, as
they simplify the painting process
greatly. As we have come to expect
from Two Bobs, colour definition and
register is spot on, while stencils are
supplied for three airframes in 1/72,
two in 1/48 and just a single machine
in 1/32…but these do include full
wing/fuselage walkway markings.
For more information, visit:
www.twobobs.net
AGGRESSOR AIRCRAFT are BRITISH SUBMARINES don’t get flash. There is a choice of bow
renowned for their attractive much attention, compared to sonar domes, depicting the two
schemes, and this latest batch from their international counterparts, styles fitted to the type during its
Two Bobs is no exception. and diesel-powered types receive British, Australian, Canadian and
F-16 Baby Got Fullback Aggressors even less. Chilean service…but references
is available in 1/72 (72-104), 1/48 Starling Models’ new 1/700 are a must to confirm which boat
(48-256) and 1/32 (32-067) scales waterline Oberon-class submarine had a particular shape. A small
and depicts aircraft from the USAF’s (STC01) is a breath of fresh air, in photo-etched brass fret supplies
64th Aggressor Squadron at Nellis. terms of subject and construction, the diving planes and anchor;
These are adorned in either ‘splinter’ as there are just six parts (two all of this combines to offer a
or ‘shark’ camouflage, the latter being optional). The casting is refreshing weekend project,
representing the two-tone livery of high quality, although one or involving a classic Cold War diesel
worn currently by Russian Su-34 two flooding holes may need submarine. See: www.starling-
Fullbacks. Three options are supplied to be re-drilled to remove any models.co.uk for more details.
in the 1/72 and 1/32 sets, while there
are just two in the quarter-scale
EUROPEAN SKYDANCERS
package. Self-adhesive masks for the
ALL IN THE FINISH
IT’S HARD to believe that just a diluted), but note that no guidance
few years ago, modellers wanting is provided as to how to actually
to weather their tanks, ships, achieve the desired effects.
aircraft, dioramas and figures had Weathering processes are covered
to create their own materials. in several ‘how-to’ publications, yet FANS OF the delightful Hawker One can build a 1959 RAF 111
Now of course, there is a multitude it would have been useful for even Hunter will welcome a special Squadron Black Arrow or 92
of bespoke products, and basic hints to be provided on the re-boxing of Italeri’s 1/48 kit, Squadron Blue Diamond from 1962,
Lifecolor’s latest acrylic box sets box lid. More details are at: featuring famous aerobatic team but the more exotic options are the
replicate White Wood (CS 38), www.airbrushes.com liveries. 1991 Patrouille Swiss aircraft with its
Stone Grey (CS40) and Leaking With product 2772, the Italian splendid underside artwork, and the
Grime and Stains and Damp (CS producer offers parts with which to fabulous red, black and yellow Les
39). Each comprises six 22ml build F.6 and FGA.9 airframes, and Diables Rouge jet from the Belgian
(4/5fl oz) bottles of paint and while a dazzling array of decals. The kit aerobatic team in 1957. The anomaly
the first two packages contain plastic remains the same, so there’s is the non-aero team aircraft, but
matt colours, those in the final set still the undersized cockpit and seat, it’s nonetheless interesting; an RAF
are a mixture of matt and satin. All but less fussy modellers will overlook Hunter from RAF Wittering in 1975,
can be applied by brush or airbrush this and simply revel in the fine sporting twin 45 and 58 Squadron
(either straight from the bottle or engraving…and then there are those badges. For further details, visit:
colour schemes! www.hobbyco.net
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E-Day 2017
Date: September 23
Hosts: Eduard
Address: Top Art Hotel and Congress
Centre, Blažimská 1781/4,
Praha 4 Chodov, Czech
Republic
Times: 9am-6pm
Prices: Adults CZK 100,
children CZK 50,
under-3s free
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.eday.cz
September 7 Tank Mod 8 North Shropshire Model Show November
Hosts: The Tank Museum Hosts: IPMS Telford (Shropshire

23 Aberdeen Scale Model Show Address: The Tank Museum, Scale Modellers) 4-5 Switzerland Scale Model Show
Hosts: Aberdeen Modeller’s Society Bovington, Dorset, Address: Ellesmere Market Hall, Hosts: Club Historia
Address: Double Tree, by Hilton Aberdeen BH20 6JG Scotland Street, Address: Swiss Army Barracks, Salle
Treetops Hotel, 161 Springfield Rd, Times: 10am-5pm Ellesmere, Shropshire, Barbara, Switzerland
Aberdeen, AB15 7A Prices: Adult £13, SY12 0ED Times: Sat 12am-7pm, Sun 9am-5pm
Times: 10am-5pm children £7.50, Times: 10am-4pm Prices: Free
Prices: Adults £4, concessions £2, under-5s free Prices: Free Email: [email protected]
under-16s free Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.clubhistoria.ch
Email: [email protected] Web: www.tankmuseum.org Web: www.shropmodels.org.uk
Web: www.aberdeenmodellers.co.uk
11-12 Scale Act 17
7-8 Irish National Model Show 14-15 Plastic and Steel Hosts: Australian Capital Territory
30 Abingdon IPMS Show 2017 Hosts: IPMS Ireland Hosts: IPMS Belgium Scale Modellers’ Society
Hosts: Abingdon IPMS Address: Plaza Hotel, Belgard Road, Address: Bellekouter Hall, Address: UC High School Kaleen, 108
Address: Larkmead School, Abingdon, Tallaght, Dublin 24 1790 Affligem, Belgium Baldwin Drive, Kaleen, Canberra
OX14 1BB Times: Sat 10am-5pm Times: Sat 10am-6pm Times: Sat 10.30am-4.30pm
Times: 10am-4pm Sun 10am-4pm Sun 10am-5pm Sun 10am-3.30pm
Prices: Adults £3, OAPs £2 Prices: Adults €3, accompanied Prices: Adults €2, IMPS members and Prices: Adults AUS $5, children and
Email: [email protected] under-14s free under-12s free seniors AUS $2
Web: abingdon-ipms.blogspot.co.uk Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
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October
8 RAF Kenley Aerojumble 21 Glasgow Modelfest 2017 11-12 Scale ModelWorld 2017
1 NOREX Hosts: Aviation Antiques  Hosts: IPMS Glasgow Hosts: IPMS (UK)
Hosts: North Essex Modellers (Alistair White/Dave Sutton) Address: Bellahouston Leisure Centre, Address: Telford International Centre,
Address: William Loveless Hall, Address: RAF Kenley, Caterham on Bellahouston Drive, Glasgow, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JH
85-87 High Street, Wivenhoe, the Hill, Surrey, G52 1HH Times: Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Essex, CO7 9AB CR8 5ES Times: 10am-4pm Prices: Sat - Adults £12, concessions £8,
Times: 10am-4pm Times: 10.30am-3pm Prices: Adults £4, Sun – Adults £10, concessions £7,
Prices: Adults £1, Children free Prices: Adults £2.50 children/concessions £2 (Children and IPMS members free)
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Web: North Essex Modellers (Facebook) Web: N/A Web: www.ipmsglasgow.com Web: ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld
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