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ALL THE INFORMATION YOU’LL EVER NEED
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January 2016
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Contents
VOLUME 11. ISSUE 126. JANUARY 2016
REGULARS
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- EDITORIAL
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- NEWSLINE
P76
- EVENTS DIARY
P77
- CONTACTS DETAILS
P81
- NEXT ISSUE
P82
- FINAL THOUGHTS…
REVIEWS
P8 KIT PREVIEW
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Editorial:
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Alan Harman
Marcus Nicholls
Hannah McLaurie
Paula Gray
Sean Leslie
FEATURES
P22 LAST GASP GUSTAV
Mike Williams builds the Trumpeter 1/32
Messerschmitt Bf109G-10
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Art:
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Peter Hutchinson & Alex Hall
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P10 AIRBRUSH REVIEW
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HPH Models 1:32 Focke-Wulf Ta154 Moskito
We visit the IPMS Scale Modelworld 2015
from Telford
Spencer Pollard builds Dragon’s 1:32
Messerschmitt Me109E-4
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EDITORIAL
STANDING OUT FROM THE PACK
ne of the difficulties that we
editors face each month is trying
to find material that is different
from all of the other magazines.
With so many publications on
offer, it’s not hard to see the same models
being built each time, many appearing in the
same colour schemes, carrying the same
weapons, or featuring the similar levels of
detail or use of aftermarket products. For
you the reader, this can be a frustrating
experience. We know that many will buy more than one magazine,
so it is important that if we do build a model that we’re sure will
feature in a competitor’s title, it’s our magazine that you choose
to purchase!
One of the simplest ways to ensure a degree of originality, is to move
away from kit-supplied decal options so that the model, though often built
from the box, is finished in something a little more unique - as indeed,
can be seen this month in our ‘Naked Emil’ feature. Sometimes this will
involve the use of aftermarket decals; occasionally, we may use the
markings found in a competitor’s kit of the same aircraft; once in a while
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we’ll go for something different altogether and this is where imagination
comes in to play.
Several month ago you many recall that Haris Ali and I both built
examples of the delightful Special Hobby Bristol M-1C fighter. Haris
completed his as a fully fledged squadron aircraft, whereas I opted for
one that represented an aircraft that remained in its basic materials,
wood, metal, fabrics and rubber. This allowed us to show the readers
not only two very different aircraft models from the same basic kit, but
two very different approaches to their completion, one being heavily
weathered and the other perfectly clean.
With those models in mind, we decided to repeat the trick, this time
with two WWII Messerschmitt Me109 kits, an early war Emil and late
war Gustav. Though it may seem as though this would result a model
bordering on science fiction, a decision was made to paint the Emil in
the colours and finishes found on a completely unpainted aircraft, with
only internal sections, details and a control surfaces being under paint
and primer, the surrounding airframe being in natural metal. Approaching
a model in this manner can be fun, with not only the chance to create
something that’s unique, but also have a go at replicating dissimilar
materials with in some cases, perfect surface finishes. They are often a
challenge and that’s what makes them appealing.
Writing this, I’m mindful of the TV show ‘Ice Pilots’ with their
beautiful range of classic propeller driven aircraft
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But of course, no one is suggesting that you only replicate unpainted aircraft,
there are plenty of other options on offer. I’ve always liked the idea of building
military aircraft in civilian markings. Just think of all of those airforce machines that
have found their way into the hands of charter companies, commercial haulage
outfits, or those companies that fly water and fire bombers. All of these operators
will allow the painting and perhaps conversion of a whole raft of military aircraft into
bright, interesting subjects without compromising - on the whole - the basic designs
that we all love so much.
Writing this, I’m mindful of the TV show ‘Ice Pilots’ with their beautiful range
of classic propeller driven aircraft. Though very few - if any - of these aircraft are
available in kit form, the basic aircraft most certainly are and in combination with
aftermarket decals and details, the chance to build examples for your collection,
is now easier than ever. Seeing the new Revell C-54 lead to me wondering how
difficult it would be to build Buffalo’s DC-4 from the show, the gorgeous chrome,
white and emerald green colours that they use, being a very attractive proposition!
Checking the Internet, it would appear
that you can buy decals for Buffalo
Airways’ C-47, so maybe markings for
Revell’s C-54 (or DC-4, should that
appear) may not be that far away!
Of course making the decision to
do this in a commercial magazine
can be a fine line to tread. Though we
want to be original, there is always the
need to show our readers what the kit
actually contains and so we may be
hamstrung into using what’s on offer
and not deviating from that path. This
is particularly important with brand-
new kits, or samples that we receive
early enough to be ahead of the
pack. Where this is not so important
is when we are looking at a newer kit
after everyone else has; uppermost
in my mind as I’m typing this, is the
new Tamiya 1:32 Mosquito. This
incredible kit has now been looked
at in detail by my colleagues across
the group, so we decided at MAI that
we would let those builds pass for a
few months and then use the basic
kit as a vehicle to not only show what
it supplies, but also what’s available
from the aftermarket. Though we
appreciate that there’s an argument
for not embellishing a £100+ kit with
additional, expensive items, it is still
very useful not only to our readers but
also the companies who supply these
items, to see them in use.
So we hope that you approve of our choices and understand a little more why we
make them. We don’t just do this to satisfy our desire for original subjects for our
display cases, but because we want to ensure that our readers are seeing models
that are original and interesting - as indeed we hope you will, in this issue!
ou will find plenty of wonderful features to satisfy even the
most fastidious modeller! We begin with a detailed look
at this year’s IPMS Scale Modelworld show in Telford,
concentrating this month on the competition. This is
always a highlight of the event, so it is pleasing to be able
to bring you images of some of the amazing models seen at
the show.
In terms of models, we have a back-to-back build of two new 1:32
Me109s, the Trumpeter Gustav and the Dragon Emil. Built and painted
in very different finishes, we think you will find much to gain from
these two builds and hope that they will inspire you to have a go at
something similar for yourself.
Airliners are a fascinating subject and so we are delighted to
bring you a build of Zvezda’s delightful 1:144 IL-62. The mainstay
of many airlines, the number of colour schemes and markings that
these aircraft carried, is enough to make it worthy of inclusion in any
collection. Our additional reference feature should further help you to
build this kit for yourself.
Small scale models are a delight, made more so when they are
of civilian subjects in bright markings. When the Azur Stampe SV.4
arrived in the office we knew that we had to make at least line of the
three kits released, little knowing that the results would be so delicate
and so attractive. We hope you agree, as you enjoy our detailed build,
beginning on page 40.
And finally, there can be precious few aircraft that have been as
heavily used as the MiG-21. Factor in the number of conversion and
local variants and the number increases still further. This month we
take a peak at one of those variants, the ‘big-wing’ J-7. Finished in
the attractive camouflage and marking of the Pakistan Airforce, this
feature is sure to fascinate fans of modern aircraft, or those looking for
something just a little different for their collections.
This then is the January issue of Model Airplane International - we
hope you like it!
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