Model Art 2025년 7월호 [No.1160]
Special Feature: The Origin of the Japanese Hot Hatch CIVIC
The word “Civic” means “of the citizens,” and true to its name,
the Honda Civic has been a beloved basic car since its debut in 1972.
In this issue, we take a modeling-focused look at the Civic an iconic vehicle with over 50 years of history, numerous model changes, and a wide range of variants. From affordable “boy racers” aimed at young drivers to practical family cars, and even high-performance machines vying for front-wheel drive lap records at the Nurburgring the Civic’s versatility is part of its enduring charm. Join us as we explore this legendary car through a variety of scale model builds and tips.
[Special Article]
Quick Test: Painting with Aqueous Hobby Color Series 300!
・40 long-awaited colors for aircraft modelers are finally taking off!
・F-16CJ (Block 50) Fighting Falcon, Hasegawa 1/72 - by Riku Manabe
・F-104 Starfighter (Type C) “Vietnam War: 479th Tactical Fighter Wing,” Hasegawa 1/48 - by Seiji Kimura
[NEW KIT REVIEW]
・French Light Tank H39, Tamiya 1/35 - by atk-penpen
・German Pkw.K1 Kübelwagen Type 82 (North Africa Version)
German Pkw.K1 Kübelwagen Type 82 (Eastern Front Version)
German Pkw.K1 Kübelwagen Type 823, MENG Model 1/35 - by Karashi Daikon
・Junkers F13 Early Production Type, MiniArt 1/48 - by Tora from Bakan
[Regular Columns]
・Modeling JASDF - by Isami Akiyama
・A Maritime Journey Around the World - by Kujirsuian 88
・World Scale Modeler - by Norio Takemura
・1/72 Spotlight - by Ægir
・A Beginner's Guide to Tank Models - by Anmo Naito
・Youngtimer Garage - by Shirou Kitazawa
・Follow Your Heart - by Fa-yuri
・Reference Materials for Realistic Modeling - by STEINER
・MA Color Seminar
[Information]
・The 63rd Shizuoka Hobby Show
・MA Ship Information Bureau: ESB-5 Miguel Keith
・Atsugi Base Japan-US Friendship Spring Festival 2025 / Sasebo Fleet Friendship Day
・New and Noteworthy
・Book Reviews
・Readers Club
