SCALE MODEL NEWS

HOBBY BOUNTIES OF SINGAPORE continues with its annual Airfix-linked model competition. In 2019, its online presence was boosted by the dedicated Airfix Cup website. SMN report: The force behind the competition is Peter Chiang, of the Hobby Bounties store. We have featured the competition before, and it's well worthwhile checking out the SMN article links at the bottom to find out more. Tasty Boeing B-17 ( below ) in British markings. Peter Chiang ( below left)  and his wife Hwa Bee, with the guest of honour, Professor Faishal, Senior Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry of Education. The Airfix book was a gift to him, especially relevant as he is a keen modeller. Group shot of this year's winners ( below ). The 'Make and Take' session ( below ) is a useful feature. Plenty of beautifully crafted models ( below ) showed how stands and dioramas provide display appeal. A neatly produced entry ( below ) from the 2018 competition. Click here to visit Hobby Bounties in Sin...

THIS WEEK SEES THE OFFICIAL release of the 1:24 scale Airfix Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat, a fighter aircraft that was instrumental to victory in the Pacific Theatre of World War II. SMN report: For large-scale enthusiasts, the new Airfix Hellcat really is unmissable. It's a unique kit in this large scale, and shows an attention to detail that's unparalleled in the scale kit world.  The pix ( below ) give you an idea of the finished thing, the feature list underlining just how much work has gone into the model. Check out the fascinating video to see and hear the people behind the project.   There is plenty to like about the new kit, the specs being especially droolworthy: Features: • Over 600 parts • Can be built with wings open or folded • Includes full cockpit detail with open or closed canopy options • Complete fully-detailed radial engine, engine mount and all ancillaries • Separate engine cowling and forward fuselage panels • Detailed undercarriage, undercarriage bays, and arre...

THERE ARE PLENTY OF BATMOBILES available, but this 1:24 scale metal and plastic version from Jada is well worth a close look. SMN report: The Batmobile has featured in many scales, with designs to match the various vehicles seen in comics, TV, and movies. The Jada 1:24 scale Batmobile has an appropriately high-tech style, and the model is pre-painted. Assembly is fairly simple, straight out of the box. We are itching to do some re-imagining of the design, either as a competition racer or perhaps an off-world explorer. But that's for the future; this time we are assembling the basic vehicle straight out of the box, as supplied by Jada.   Familiar face and logo on the box ( above, below ) reveal that the vehicle comes from the 2016 movie Batman v Superman : Dawn of Justice . The film starred Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne, Henry Cavill as Superman, and Amy Adams as the lovely Lois Lane.    Back of the box ( below ) has useful closeup pix. You don't need help with pant or ...