Scale Aircraft Modelling - June 2022

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Volume 44 •Issue 04
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A-37A in 1/48
• Post War
Mosquitoes –
A quintet in 1/48
• Scaled Up –
Super Jolly to
Pave Low
• What’s on the Workbench?
• IPMS UK, News, Reviews, and More…
Sinking Prosperina Ugandan Discussion DH.104 Dove
Beaufort Masterclass MiG-UTI Brabazon’s Baby
Airfix in 1/72 Trumpeter in 1/48 Amodel kit in 1/72
First and Best for Reference and Modelling

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’ S F E A T U R E S E D I T O R I A L
Mosquito Miscellany 14
Neil Robinson models a quintet of post-war, twin-stage
Merlin Mosquitoes, using the 1/48 scale Airfix kits
Shachak 22
Modelsvit’s 1/72 Mirage IIIC
By Yoav Efrati
Post War Air Travel 28
de Havilland Dove in 1/72
Rogério ‘Rato’ Marczak
By Gary Hatcher
Casper`s Flash 35
Readers may have noticed that the Editor’s
Revell’s B-25 D in 1/48 response to the price of paper nearly
doubling at the beginning of the year has
By Francisco Guedes
been to try and make sure we don’t waste any,
and with this end in mind he has been shoe-
Aircraft in Profile 45 horning even more words and pictures into the
100-page format. So much so, in fact, that he
Blackburn Dart managed to get carried away this month and
By Jan Polc ended up having to take a couple of pieces out. I
blame the writers myself - there is simply too
Scale plans and colour profiles by the Author much good material in hand, and faced with a
‘Scaled Up’ feature of epic proportions, Brian
Combat Dragonfly 58 Derbyshire’s unmissable ‘evolution’ of the Airfix
Beaufort, and a remarkable A-37A built by
Tackling the Tweet 16-year old Ethan Williams (see this month’s
cover), along with the rest of our usual content,
By Ethan Williams something had to give. Not his Easter holiday, of
course, hence the guest-editor in charge of this
MIG-15UTI 64 month’s ancilliary pages and Updates.
Of particular note this month is the Aircraft in
Ugandan Discussion Profilefeature on the Blackburn Dart, which has
By Snorre Sandviken sent a shiver of anticipation through the editorial
bones at the thought of the fine injection-
moulded kits that such a weighty piece might
Colour Conundrum 68 engender. ‘Between the Wars’ remains a firm
favourite in the lofty reaches of the Editorial See,
Detail Markings on British Military Aircraft 1916 – 1970 and a particularly nasty spill followed an
Part 2 unguarded announcement from The Dear Leader
to the effect that ‘now he had some scale
By Paul Lucas
drawings to work from maybe he might try and
scratchbuild one in 1/72.’ This improbable
Scaled Up 72 suggestion proved too much for other staff, who
choked collectively on their beverages in mirthful
From Super Jolly To Pave Low disbelief and sprayed the meeting room table
with something that resembled a very watered
Sikorsky CH/HH/MH-53 in US Air Force Service
down shade of Radome Tan
By Des Brennan (ref. wtf00001).
This incident called to mind previous such
Workbench 82 occasions, and he was duly reminded that round
about 2015, when obsessed with Polish
Sinking Prosperina checkerboards, he had undertaken to
scratchbuild a Lublin R-XVI, and that a very high
By Brian Derbyshire
proportion of the readership were still on the
edges of their seats awaiting it, and might we look
forward one day to carrying over another erudite
and thought-provoking conversion from one of
With: our ‘proper’ writers in favour of his wisdom?
When the boat comes in, no doubt. But not
Update – our monthly news round-up section with new product previews and reviews 6
before …
IPMS UK Column with John Tapsell 92
Books – with Ernie Lee 94
Coming Next Month 97

Cover Image: Trumpeter’s Cessna A-37A Dragonfly
(ref. 02888) by Ethan Williams (see page 64).
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By Sorge
AH-1G SPANISH AND IDF/AF COBRAS produce a rather useful mask set for the canopy under their Special Mask
www.specialhobby.eu brand (ref. M48005), which includes masks for both the inside and outside
surfaces of the canopy, which saves a fair amount of risky work around the
Kit No: SH48202
clear parts of the kit.
Scale: 1/48
The instructions are superb, being an A4 sized booklet in full colour filled
Modellers have waited a very long time for an up-to-date AH-1G Cobra kit with clear and well laid out diagrams. I like to make notes in the
in 1/48, with its distinctive rounded canopy shape, so the announcement instructions before I start a build and there is enough space for this quirk to
of the new Special Hobby kit of the type was met with a fair amount of
manifest itself. As hinted at by the additional unused parts, we can expect
anticipation and excitement. Produced in partnership with ICM, this a raft of different Cobra versions on the way, certainly the ‘Q’ version is
particular boxing of the kit allows you to create one of four different AH-1G catered for. Luckily the two rotor blade configuration and narrow front
Cobras, two choices of either Spanish or IDF/AF aircraft, as hinted at by the profile mean that the Cobra does lend itself to numerous builds on a shelf.
title.
The choice of markings certainly adds to the dilemmas facing the modeller,
The box is packed with an impressive eleven sprues holding 170 grey
but in a positive way, as both the two Spanish choices and two IDF options
components as well as a further injection moulded clear sprue of thirteen
have equal attractions. Listed out below they don’t look that inspiring, but
parts for the canopy and lights. The box actually contains far more parts
when the differences between each aircraft and colour variation are taken
than this, but a fair few are set aside as they relate to other versions of the
into account it’s a different matter:
Cobra. The parts all feature scale-appropriate engraved panel lines and
raised or indented detail as suitable for each part, making for an impressive AH-1G Cobra, 007-8, Z.14-8, (BuNo. 72-21464), Arma Aerea de la Armada
looking model straight from the box. Espanola(Spanish Navy Air Arm), 7 Escuadrilla, Base Naval de Rota, Spain,
1973-84
The cockpit is exceptionally well detailed, and should look impressive
under the greenhouse of a canopy. The instrument panels are formed of AH-1G Cobra, 01-702, HA.14-2, (BuNo. 71-15091), Arma Aerea de la Armada
decals laid over raised detail so a little decal softener would be wise here. Espanola(Spanish Navy Air Arm), 7 Escuadrilla, Base Naval de Rota, Spain,
The only thing missing that I feel is a must have are seat harnesses, though 1973-84
these can be sourced on the aftermarket as they are a standard item. The
AH-1GTzefa, No.126, Evaluation Unit/First Attack Helicopter Squadron,
rivet detail on the tail section is perhaps a little on the exaggerated side of
Chef Ha'Avir (Israeli Defense Force/ Air Force), Tel Nof, Israel, 1975-76
things, but a careful sand with a fine grade sanding paper should reduce
that to a more acceptable level, or perhaps a generous coat of primer will AH-1G Tzefa, No.130, Evaluation Unit/First Attack Helicopter Squadron,
produce a gentler result. Failing that the rivets could be removed entirely Chef Ha'Avir (Israeli Defense Force/ Air Force), Tel Nof, Israel, 1975-76
and replaced with rivet decals. I suspect most will chose to live with them. Special Hobby have also included a complete set of stencils for each
A comparison with the various references I have to hand showed no version, which are depicted on a separate colour coded diagram to aid
glaring accuracy issues or items that need tweaking. their placement. It goes without mention that the decals themselves are
exquisite in every way.
The canopy itself comes as a set of clear panels, which build up into the
canopy shape while also leaving you the option to display the ‘doors’ open. Although I have no doubt that there are already aftermarket parts being
If you plan to have the canopy open it might be wise to pre-drill some created for this kit as I type, it’s a very comprehensive and well-conceived
holes and use small wire pegs to add additional strength to the kit model from the box and certainly one that looks as if it should build into a
supplied struts as there aren’t any hinges at the join. Special Hobby also terrific G-model Cobra.
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AZMODEL
www.azmodl.cz
Received for review from AZ Model has been their latest Bf 109 in 1/72 – the Bf 109K-4 ‘The Last
Chance’ (ref. AZ7819). The kit includes markings for three aircraft, one Luftwaffe, one Italian-operated,
and one captured in US markings.
ICM
www.icm.com.ua
The following press release has been sent out
from Kiev by ICM:
AVAILABLE IN MAY!
‘We do not know for certain whether this person or
several of them exist, bBut we know for sure that
the Ghost of Kyiv has become a symbol, a symbol
of the struggle that every citizen of our Ukraine,
together with the whole world, has been waging
for 2 months, the symbol of the heroes who
protect us in an unequal battle; the symbol of the
fact that it is impossible to break freedom in three
days, even if you have the ‘second army of the world.’ The symbol of the pilots who protect us in the sky at
AIRFIX the cost of their lives.
www.airfix.com We knew from the first days that we will release this set. Having started production again, we immediately
took up its implementation. The GOAL of this project is the only one - to make our common contribution
While you’re waiting for that new Buccaneer,
on the way to Victory. 50% of the funds will be donated to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Perhaps
Airfix have three 1/48 kits on the way:
this money will help buy someone the necessary equipment or weapons.
A05140 Supermarine Spitfire Mk XVIII
A05131A North American P-51D Mustang Yes, inside is our ‘old’ MiG-29 in 1/72 scale. No, the set does not include the pilot figure.
A05117A Supermarine Spitfire Mk XII Yes, the set includes two large decals: a decal with technical inscriptions and a ‘pixel’ camo of the Armed
A08110 North American F-86F-40 Sabre Forces of Ukraine.
ITALERI
www.italeri.com
Italeri’s next release in 1/72 will be a Stirling Mk III (ref. 1462s), with newly tooled parts and
photoetch included. The Short Stirling was the first four-engined British heavy bomber of WW
II, with the first bombers equipping Bomber Command Squadrons from the end of 1940. The
aircraft’s first mission was in February 1941 to Rotterdam. The Stirling Mk I was able to carry a
significant offensive load of over 6000Kg of bombs and was armed with eight 7.7mm machine
guns for defence. The direct successor of the Mk I version was the Mk III, fitted with new and
improved Bristol Hercules XVI engines and enhanced defensive armaments.
KP - KOVOZÁVODY
PROSTĚJOV
www.kovozavody.cz
New kits from KP:
KPM0303 Spitfire Mk IIa ‘Polish Eagles
KPM0305 Spitfire Mk IIa LR ‘Long Range
KPM0306 Spitfire Mk IIa ‘Aces’
KPM0307 Spitfire Mk Va
KPM0324 Salmson Sal.2A2 ‘Czechoslovakia’
KPM0325 Salmson Sal.2A2 ‘In Polish Services’
KPM0326 Kawasaki Otsu-1 (Sal.2A2)
KPM0327 Salmson Sal.2A2 ‘USAS Services’
KPM0320 Breguet Bre-14 ‘International’
KPM0321 Breguet Bre-14A
KPM0322 Breguet Bre-14B
KPM0329 MiG-19S ‘Silver Wings’
KPM0330 Aero C-3AF/D-44 ‘Síbl
KPM0331 Siebel Si 204D
KPM0332 Z-137T Agro Turbo
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LIFECOLOR
www.airbrushes.com
LifeColor have released two new sets, now available
from UK importer The Airbrush Company.
LifeColor WWII French Aircraft Set
(ref. LC-CS56)
LifeColor Die Luftstreitkrafte WWI Set
(ref. LC-CS57)
LifeColor paints are water based acrylic colours for
modelling and hobby painting. They are excellent
for both paint brushing and airbrushing onto
plastic, resin, metal, vinyl, wood, cloth and ceramic.
This wide range of paints includes basic gloss and
matt colours and mimetic, based on the Federal
Standard 595b correspondence and each label
shows the equivalent FS number. The range offers
many paints grouped into convenient sets for
specific subjects, including tanks, aircraft,
uniforms/figures, ships, railways and weathering.
Following the publication of LifeColor's First Painting Guide, they have announced LifeColor’s Painting
Guide Vol.2. This unique book includes painting and general modelling techniques covering a wide
variety of scale models.
PLUS MODEL
www.plusmodel.cz
Plus Model are
releasing a new plastic
model in 1/72 scale,
their first to our
knowledge, covering
the last torpedo
biplane to operate
from American aircraft
carriers, the Martin
T4M. It will appear in
two versions, with
either floats or wheels.
SAMreceived copies of
the kit at Moson, and
we look forward to
presenting a build in
due course. In the
meantime we can
confirm that it is a
highly detailed
injection-moulded
tooling, with a bag of
resin detail parts and
decals for three
colourful ‘yellow
wings’ versions. The
kits are:
Martin T4M wheel
version (ref. AL7038)
Martin T4M float
version (ref. AL7072)
Inter-war subjects are
always welcome,
especially subjects as
handsome and under-
kitted as this!
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RODEN nuclear power plant was turned on only as an potential combat operations, collect information
www.roden.eu auxiliary unit. Due to numerous risks, chiefly the on land, sea, and air targets, intercept radio
unresolved issue of significant contamination in communication between command posts and
#348 Convair NB-36H Crusader
the event of the crash of such an aircraft, the combat units, and monitor enemy air defences.
New in 1/144 is the Convair NB-36H Crusader, an
research program was terminated and all future Usually the RC-135V and RC-135W perform tasks
American research aircraft built in 1955 based on
projects involving this type of aircraft were together with other reconnaissance aircraft such
the B-36H bomber to determine the possibility
considered dangerous and unpromising. as the E-3 AWACS, transmitting all the collected
of installing a nuclear reactor and so remain
information to it as a mobile command post
airborne for extended periods. The nuclear
# 349 Boeing RC-135V/W Rivet Joint through a special encrypted communication
reactor was located in the rear of the bomber,
and its operation was monitored via telemetry Also new in 1/144 is the RC-135V/W - a channel. The RC-135V and RC-135W have been
by specialists seated next to the crew in a special specialized aircraft for airborne electronic in service with the US Air Force for over 40 years
compartment protected by lead shielding. In all, reconnaissance, developed in the 1970s. The and are the main type used for these operations,
between 1955 and 1957, the NB-36H Crusader main tasks of the RC-135V and RC-135W are to and since 2013 three RC-135Ws have been
made forty-seven test sorties, during which the identify sources of radio signal in the area of adopted by the RAF.
RS MODELS and Ar 96, but all-metal and catapult-
capable. The Ar 199 was fitted with
www.rsmodels.cz
two all-metal floats. Thirty-one were
Thanks to RS Models for the samples built, five prototypes and twenty-six
passed on at Moson. New kits are 1/72
series machines. Originally, according
and follow this manufacturer’s usual
tendency to find something a little to the RLM’s scheduling plan No.10
different: dated 01.01.1939, sixty-five machines
were required. The pre-series
#94006 Arado Ar 199 V5
consisted of twenty-six machines
The Arado Ar 199 was a floatplane (WNrs.001-026), and the last four were
aircraft built by Arado Flugzeugwerke. built in France. They were mainly used
It was a low-wing monoplane, in the rescue role, but further
designed in 1938 to be launched from
construction was cancelled because
a catapult and operated over water.
the need for combat aircraft was
The enclosed cockpit had two side-
paramount.
by-side seats for instructor and
student, and a third rear seat for a Three boxings have been released –
trainee navigator or radio operator. the V5 prototype, and both late
The machine resembled an Ar 196 but (ref. 92272) and early (ref. 92271)
was actually was based on the Ar 79 production machines.
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