The Eagles have landed
Volume Nine published April 19th.

Volume Nine of Sci.fi & Fantasy Modeller is out now and is selling fast - almost half the stock has gone - pre-sold before publication - so be sure not to miss out - order your copy today…

For starters, it contains a special section spotlighting one of the most popular fictional spacecraft ever to grace the small screen - the Space: 1999 Eagle:

• In the definitive feature on the subject, David Sisson, master model maker and owner of the forty-four inch Eagle One studio miniature, shows and tells us how he set about the restoration of this priceless original. His profusely illustrated article includes many shots specially taken for our title, bringing you everything you want to know about the Eagle's construction, including all those usually hidden nooks and crannies.
• We also take a trip to Eagletranspoter.com, a website and forum for Eagle builders and enthusiasts. As you'd expect, our article is fact-and photo-packed.
• Steve Davies takes you step by step through his scratch construction of a three-feet-square Eagle pad.
• We review Warp's nuclear waste pod and Eagle manipulator arm kits.

And, as if that wasn't enough, there's our usual giant helping of special features…

• A new classic Galactica kit is waiting in the wings. Scott Spicer takes you through every stage of the construction of its master.
• Timeslip Models' rag-tag fleet spaceship kits are made and reviewed.
• The new 2001 French weapons satellite kit is placed under the spotlight.
• Classified - we build the X-Files UFO from the episode Deep Throat.
• Declan Sibley presents a stunning real space Vostok hard-landing diorama.
• We examine Fine Molds' impressive 1/48 snap X-Wing.
• Whatever happened to the Heart Of Gold from the TV version of Hitchhiker's Guide To the Galaxy? We'll show you…
• A visit to Hobby Link Japan, where Scott T. Hards introduces us to some of the options available to modellers who wish to begin making manga and anime kits.
• A studio scale UFO from Gerry Anderson's series of the same name has just been produced. We track it down and build it up…

To order Volume Nine click here or use the buy online link to the left hand side of this page.

Two treats coming in July!

Yes, there's lots to tell you this time round.

Volume Ten of Sci.fi & Fantasy Modeller publishes July 19th. Mark that date down in your diary as being a very special day, because that's the date we also publish the first of our Specials:

Sci.fi & Fantasy Modeller presents:
Modelling the 21st. Century
… a very special Special.

This limited special edition, 100-page, all-colour, softcover volume will be released at the same time as Volume 10 of our regular SFFM series, and will gather together all-new, original material from the world's most accomplished builders of replicas based on the worlds of Gerry Anderson.

Stunning photography, superb step-by-step images and a unique and exciting line-up of features make this a must-have book for fans and modellers alike.

Articles will include:

• A photo-packed interview with respected Anderson replica modeller David Sisson.
• Scratchbuilding the concept Moonbase Interceptor from UFO.
• Project Moondog, a new craft based on the hardware from Space:1999.
• Studio-scale SPV scratchbuild.
• Studio-scale Thunderbird 2 scratchbuild.
• Large-scale Fireball XL5 scratchbuild.
• UN-10 strike aircraft from Trapped In The Sky.
• Large scale Spectrum Hovercraft.
• Large scale Master Elevator Car.

And much, much more!

Modelling the 21st. Century will not be available from newsstands.
To reserve your copy for mailing on day of publication click here or the buy online link now.
Hurry - supplies will be limited.
If you love Anderson hardware and science fiction modelling, you'll want to own a copy of this most special of Specials!

Have No Fear…
Volume Eight Is Here
(with apologies to Doctor Smith).
Available now!

Sorry, I just couldn't resist a reference to Lost in Space at this juncture, caused by my mind having contemplated all things Irwin Allen over the last few weeks as a result of news of the exciting new injection releases from Moebius, which are covered in depth, with dozens of exclusive shots, in our upcoming issue. Yes, folks, Volume Eight Of Sci.fi & Fantasy Modeller publishes January 19th, and is set to make your new year sizzle with the very best in genre modelling articles and features from around the globe. How's this for a sensational line-up…

• Alfred Wong - An in-depth interview with the master-making maestro, featuring shots from his collection that will have you drooling into your Cornflakes.
• Scope Dog - We build the amazing new Japanese metal-option kit.
• F-116 - an experimental plane from Joe 90 is given the Mike Adamson expert scratchbuilding treatment.
• Bespin for a tenner? - Is it possible t
• recreate a convincing Cloud City skyline, complete with spaceships, for just a few pounds? Gary Welsh shows you how.
• Moebius 2008 - what's in store for us over the next twelve months from this major new force in genre injection kits? We have the answers, plus exclusive shots of the upcoming Seaview, Chariot and Space Pod releases.
• Easykits - we review the latest Star Wars pre-painted quartet from Revell.
• Platz Enterprises - Andy Pearson builds the Enterprise-B straight from the box, whilst your humble Ed battle-damages the C.
• More magic from Neill - we conclude our two-part look at Neill Gorton's creature-making for the third season of Doctor Who, covering scarecrows, weeping angels and Toclafane…don't Blink!
• Jason Eaton modifies the 1/20th Wave Maschinen Krieger AFS Mk II.
• Moebius Voyager - it's back, the rarest of Aurora kits under an enterprising new label.
• Buck Rogers Ranger 3 - we unfreeze Fantastic Plastic's remarkable resin shuttle.
• Iconic Replicas - all that's new from IR, with exclusive shots.

Buy now online !