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E-DAY SHOW
REPORT
Prague perfection
Dec 2015
Issue 61
RADAR KILLER
1/72 Lockheed
Martin F-16CJ
60
REVIEWS
A CLASSIC RETURNS
Airfix’s re-released
1/48 Lightning
F.1A
TOOTHY GRIN
1/32 Roland
C.IIa (Late)
£4.30
BEAST OF BOVINGTON
1/35 Pz.Kpfw.VI Tiger I Ausf. E (Early)
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ISSUE 61
the wider community.
At first glance, it seemed
that younger modellers
received more support and
encouragement than their UK
counterparts...this view was
reinforced during subsequent
discussions while there.
The resulting builds were
exceptional, with techniques
I wouldn’t have attempted at
that age (although that may be
just a poor reflection on me!).
Indeed, I believed that many of
those ‘junior’ models would be
contenders for ‘senior’ awards
at UK events.
Perhaps it was the family
orientated nature of the
hobby in the Czech Republic
(something that E-day actively
nurtured) that made it possible.
The relaxed atmosphere was
mirrored by the presence
of numerous trophies and
awards on club stands, which
is something I haven’t seen at
many UK shows, perhaps due
to the inevitable banter that
results. But here there was
no sense of ‘pot-hunting’, just
a reflection of what various
enjoyable builds had achieved.
One welcome difference was
a competition area that was
completely open to the public,
even during judging. Having
been used to segregated
tables, it was a revelation
to walk around while the
judges did their work. It got
me thinking as to why this
doesn’t happen more often
in the UK, as it was great to
see which models were under
consideration, and avoids that
rush of people once the area is
re-opened.
Whether any of this translates
to UK shows is down to you,
and I have been heartened
by the popularity of ‘Make
and Take’ events and the
online articles describing how
younger members are entering
the modelling community.
All these budding builders
now need is a little support
and encouragement...their
imagination will do the rest!
Stu Fone,
Assistant Editor
stuart.fone@keypublishing.com
R
ecently I was fortunate
enough to attend
E-day in Prague (see
p.38-39), and was
rather impressed by the Czech
approach to the hobby and,
perhaps, what it could offer to
See pages 76-77 for details.
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CONTENTS
INSIDE
14
INTERMEDIATE BUILD
ROLAND C.IIa
REGULARS
06
News
The latest happenings in the world of
plastic modelling.
12
Show Scene
At-a-glance model show calendar.
24
Your Airfix
Readers showcase their Airfix builds.
76
Gift
Subscription
A subscription to
AMW
makes a
thoughtful gift this Christmas.
78
On the Shelf
Fourteen pages of reviews highlight
the latest modelling products from
around the world.
98
The Plastic
Surgery
Quiz
AMW’s
team of contributors,
history writers and industry contacts
about your modelling conundrums.
SHOW SCENE
E-day – Prague
perfection
42
INTERMEDIATE BUILD
PZ.KPFW.VI TIGER I
26
INTERMEDIATE BUILD
STEARMAN PT-17
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CONTENTS
INSIDE
52
INTERMEDIATE BUILD
LIGHTNING F.1A
FEATURES
14
Intermediate Build –
Toothy Grin
Sweden’s Mikael Terfors is bowled over by Wingnut Wings’ Roland C.IIa...
apparently, it almost builds itself!
22
Out and About –
Mid-Season Special
AMW
contributor Dave Oliver finds plenty to enjoy at this year’s Essex Model
Show, including his own competition success.
26
Intermediate Build –
Wings of Gold
Mike Grant adds his own detail to Revell’s quarter-scale Stearman PT-17 trainer.
34
In Focus –
Training Legend
The history and service colour schemes of the Stearman biplane are
explained by Dana Bell.
38
Out and About –
Exhilarating E-day
Assistant Editor Stu Fone discovers a whole new level of modelling at the
E-day show in Prague, Czech Republic.
40
Out and About –
Autumnal Treat
Editor Chris Clifford finds the exhibits at this year’s Brampton Model Show are
up to the usual pleasing standard.
42
Intermediate Build –
Beast of Bovington
The Tank Museum’s famous Tiger ‘131’ is re-created by Richard Langford, from
Zvezda’s 1/35 scale kit.
52
Intermediate Build –
Phoenix Rising
A true Airfix classic, the 1/48 Lightning F.1, has been re-released and is built by
type-enthusiast Chris Jones.
60
Out and About –
Fun in the Fens
Spalding’s Wings and Things 2015 model show offered plenty of scale delights
for Stu Fone.
62
Basic Build –
Radar Killer
Chris Jones encounters a weighty arsenal with Tamiya’s 1/72 F-16CJ Block 50
Fighting Falcon.
62
BASIC BUILD
LOCKHEED MARTIN F-16CJ
70
In Focus –
The Lawn Dart Has Fangs
Glenn Sands explores the inception and operational success of the USAF’s ‘Wild
Weasel’ F-16CJ. Exclusive photos from the Iraqi theatre are included.
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