AFV Modeller Ltd.

AIR Modeler #27 - Dec/Jan 2009

Reviewed By  Ken McDevitt, IPMS# 46356

MSRP: $9.13 US dollars = £6.00 UK as of 4/9/10 ISBN: 9 771 747 177003 27 Website: www.airmodeller.com Description: From the AIR Modeller website: "AIR Modeller is the leading visual bi-monthly magazine for aircraft modellers. AIR Modeller showcases the work of the very best modellers from around the world, shows techniques on how to achieve the best results and offers unique references." This is the "sister" or "brother" publication to AFV Modeller. This is an 8.25 by 11.625 inch magazine with 64 pages between the covers and produced on heavy stock paper. Other than the 1 page table of contents, the entire magazine is comprised of articles and there are no advertisements to be found. Table of Contents: F-15C - John Vojtech describes his stunning 1:32nd scale model. Stuka - Charles Whall builds the famous dive bomber from the Battle of Britain in 1:48th scale. Grumman TBM-1C Avenger - The Accurate Miniatures kit built by Daniel Zamarbide Suárez. Avenger America's Torpedo Bomber - David Doyle looks at the History of the Avenger. Hellenic Air Force Mirage F1 CG Part Two - The old Italeri kit stripped back and opened up. Periklis Salessiotis concludes his comprehensive rebuild using scratchbuilt components. Su-27 Flanker - Zdenek Sebesta modifies the 1:72nd scale Hasegawa Flanker. Air Born - New Releases. Scale Modelworld 2009 - We present a selection of the impressive entries from this years competition. Article Example: "F-15C" article by John Vojtech I challenge anyone to not comment on this fantastic build when they encounter it. This has been written up in many magazines and web reviews and this article is among the top examples. All angles of interior and exterior views are shown and the photos show the amazing attention to detail. I sure hope that John has damage insurance on this masterpiece. Article Example: "Grumman TBM-1C Avenger" by Daniel Zamarbide Suárez and "Avenger America's Torpedo Bomber" by David Doyle Daniel's article follows the painting and detailing of a classic and in a complementary article David shows many historical pictures of the Grumman. Together these make excellent reference sources. I highly recommend this publication for the mix of high quality articles that demonstrate different aspects of our modeling hobby/profession. These are fine "how tos" and reference sources. Thanks to IPMS USA and AFV Modeller, ltd for the privilege of doing this review.