As winter rolls around, thoughts turn to those modelling projects that have been put off for other pursuits. Join us in a little trip to visit some such projects. Starting with Michael Kendix's rendition of the world's first four-engined bomber, the Russian Il'ya Muromets; on to that unsung stalwart of the RFC/RAF's corps observation squadrons in WW1, the Armstrong Whitworth FK8, rendered in 1/72 scale by Dennis Ugulano. Al Supercyznski's A-36 displays what can be accomplished when the decision to do it right is taken. MIlton Bell does a wonderous job on the Tamiya Ki-84-I Frank and the articles wrap up with a what-could-have-been in the form of the TSR.2 by Paul Gold.

And then we reach the first looks section where the pride of place goes to the much anticipated Accurate Miniatures Grumman F3F-1. Is it as good as has been rumoured? Join Michael Benolkin and see.

Feature Articles

ICM 1/72 Sikorsky Il'ya Muromets
by MIchael Kendix

Tamiya 1/48 Frank
by Milton Bell

Pegasus 1/72 Armstrong Whitworth FK8
by Dennis Ugulano

Starr Miniatures 1/144 Resin TSR.2
by Damien Burke

Model News 1/72 North American A-36
by Al Superczynski

First Looks and New Releases

First Looks

Accurate Miniatures 1/48 Grumman F3F-1 by Michael Benolkin
Maquette 1/48 1912 Deperdussin by Bob Swift
Minicraft 1/144 Boeing 757/C32A by Ed Pascusso
MPM 1/48 FW-190S by Ray Mehlberger
Ocidental Replica 1/48 Spitfire Mk.IXc by Michael Benolkin
Omega 1/72 Nieuport 21 by Matt Bittner
Special Hobby 1/48 Sikorsky R4B by Michael Benolkin

New Releases

Ian Baker's Aircraft Colour Book: IJN Aircraft 1937-1945 by David Muir
Cobra Productions Resin/Metal Details by Michael Benolkin
Leading Edge Decals by Michael Benolkin