Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 11:30 PM UTC
Traplet Publications have announced the merger of two existing titles to form a new UK modelling magazine.
Model Aviation World and Military in Scale magazines to merge in new-look title.

Malvern, Worcestershire, UK – Traplet Publications Ltd has announced that its two scale plastic modelling magazines will merge into the new-look, 84-page magazine Military in Scale incorporating Model Aviation World. This will be effective from the December issue (on sale 11th November 2010).

The new-look Military in Scale incorporating Model Aviation World will feature an approximate 50/50 distribution of features and articles dedicated to aviation and armour modelling. The 84-pagination is an increase of 16 pages, to accommodate the increased range of interests that will be reported on in the magazine.

Military in Scale incorporating Model Aviation World will continue to commission articles from the world’s best modellers in a variety of scales and disciplines, and it is hoped that by increasing the scope of the magazine’s focus, it can also encourage modellers to explore techniques and modelling themes that they would not previously have knowledge of.

A spokesperson for Traplet Publications commented “We have taken the decision to incorporate both of our quality scale modelling publications under one banner in order to define a specific and dedicated niche within the market. By covering armour and aviation, the magazine has a great selling point within the modelling market.”

Traplet Publications is currently in the process of contacting contributors, subscribers, advertisers and stockists of Model Aviation World in order to inform them of the change to the magazine. Military in Scale incorporating Model Aviation World will have a wider distribution in the UK and in the overseas markets than was possible for Model Aviation World alone.

In the UK alone, Military in Scale incorporating Model Aviation World will be available in 450 W H Smiths, 514 independent news retailers, plus many other outlets, including the all best modelling shops, Martin McColls newsagents and selected CO-OP stores.


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To quote the sainted Murray Walker: "And that returns the status quo to what it was before ... er, the status quo".
SEP 28, 2010 - 11:57 PM
MAW split away from MIS a few months ago and now both titles are joined again. I tried to buy MAW in Belguium but never could find it too bad
SEP 29, 2010 - 04:59 AM
I suppose that this is a good idea if you are into both aircraft and armour modelling but, if like me, you are only interested in aircraft, then there are much better titles out there dedicated to the one genre. I'll be sticking to what I already buy.
OCT 01, 2010 - 10:05 PM
Like what?? I never got to buying magazines. What i have seen seems to contain a lot of publicity (why would i pay for that?) and I don't like to pay 10 euro for a magazine that says "value 3.50 pounds" on the cover page
OCT 05, 2010 - 01:06 AM
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