In this issue

This latest issue of SAM includes the usual mix of modelling and reference with an in depth look at the Douglas DC-2 in 'Aircraft in Profile' and new research on Battle of Britain Spitfire colours from Paul Lucas in 'Colour Conundrum'. Build features cover the major scales with HobbyBoss' SA-2, Italeri's BR.20, AZ Models' Chipmunk, and a pair of Luftwaffe prototypes from RS in 1/72. In 1/48 Bill Clark converts an Airfix Meteor to a PR.10 while Jim Howard sticks with the classic British theme with a 1/32 Matchbox Sea Venom converted to a FB.4 in Suez markings. Coverage includes new kits, classic's from the stash, and hardy perennials, with hints tips and 'How To' in every feature and for all skill levels.

Our historical and reference pieces are widely respected for the coverage they offer, and collected by readers for their ground-breaking research. Our monthly centre-section offers a one-stop precis of aircraft types based on the old 'Profile' series, but updated with colour artwork and scale drawings, while Colour Conundrum draws on original Air Ministry documentation to offer new ideas for well-covered subjects, often with unique insights into camouflage and markings.

Top Banana!

Bill Clark is relieved to find that Airfix haven't slipped up with their new 1/48 Brick.

7 mins

UKRAINIAT striker

The Sukhoi Su-24 is an all-weather attack aircraft capable of supersonic speeds and characterised by its side-by-side pilot/navigator seating and its variable geometry wing.

4 mins

The Cuban Missile Crisis

Modelling US reconnaissance assets in 1/72 Part 2: The Nuclear Confrontation

9 mins

Academy RF-8A Crusader Conversion in 1/72

USMC squadron VMCJ-2 used six RF-8As during the Crisis (designation F8U-1P until September 1962), with others held in reserve, two flying out of Guantanamo Bay, and four out of NAS Key West.

10+ mins

COPPER CAUDRON Caudron G.Ill in 1/32

Copper State Models have carved a name for themselves in the last few years producing high quality plastic kits of  World War One subjects.

10 mins

Colour Conundrum

A Cancellation Conundrum - The RAF F-111s That Might Have Been Part 1

10+ mins

Hearts in the sky RIAT RETURNS

After a nearly three-year hiatus RIAT returned to our skies with a hot show in every sense of the word. SAM’s Mike Verier and Ray Ball were there.

2 mins

VFR MODELS Beagle B.121 Pup

This is the first 3D printed kit I have come across and it is really rather fine.

3 mins

SPECIAL HOBBY SAAB J-21A Review

From the late 1930s and early 1940s, with thewar in Europe raging around them andedging ever closer to its borders, the Flygvapnet had ordered Seversky P-35A aircraft, alongside Vultee Vanguards, but only sixty of the former and none of the latter were received.

8 mins

KOVOZAVODY PROSTEJOV (KP) 1 Was Monty's Triple'

Brian Derbyshire

5 mins

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Scale Aircraft Modelling Magazine Description:

Scale Aircraft Modelling combines the three main aspects of the hobby into one magazine what to build, why to, build it, and how. We link the widest coverage of new product, advising you what is available, with in depth reference articles by acknowledged experts and informative build articles showing how to get the best out of specific kits, and from the hobby in general. The editorial team take pride in filling the pages with interesting, informative and relevant material, making best use of space and offering the best possible value for money to the reader