Wednesday, October 31

Two new kits from Hobbybos: Boxart, colours & sprues in our preview...

We have been waiting for the Hobbyboss website to show the sprues of these two new kits before we showed them in our preview. They have for us an anniversary Aussie Hornet and the fastest tank in the world in an early incarnation. See the colours, boxart and sprues in our preview...

Tuesday, October 30

Build Guide Pt II: Meng Models 35th scale M911 C-HET & M747 Semi-Trailer (Trailer.)

Andy Moore has completed the trailer part of the build of Meng's 35th scale M1911 C-HET Tractor / M747 Heavy Equipment Semi-Trailer. We have seen how it goes together, but how do you beat it up to look like a well-weathered tool of the US Army, then in private use? Let's have a look in his guide...

Monday, October 29

Construction Review: Alpine Miniatures 1/35th scale US 101st Airborne Trooper Set

The release of two new figures in 35th scale from the 101st Airborne in WWII  from Alpine Miniatures will satisfy a lot of modellers who want that Alpine quality in an Allied flavour. We put them together in a detailed review to see if the same passion and quality went into these as the other releases in the Alpine catalogue ...

Saturday, October 27

Masterbox brings Truckers, some cab-mates & a little Jesus to our modelling benches...

Big rigs, precious cargo & a bit of "Jeezuz" are on the menu with Masterbox' latest figures in their auto and truck line. We take a look at what info is out there so far in our preview...

Thursday, October 25

Read’n Reviewed: The Weathering Magazine #23 "Die-Cast"

Issue 23 of the Weathering Magazine from Ammo Publications has an interesting proposition - How do you convert a die-cast object to what us modellers would think is an outstanding replacement? See just what Paul thought about the idea after he read the magazine in his review...

Wednesday, October 24

TMN on Tour: Scale Model Challenge 2018 show Eindhoven NL...

We have a bunch of pictures from the 2018 Scale Model Challenge in Eindhoven, NL from the weekend just passed. Our friend Romain from the AMAC 35 model club sent us a great cross-section of amazing models with great photography from the show. See some of the entries in our tour...

Tuesday, October 23

Preview: "Luftwaffe Bombenpersonal, 1940" in 72nd, 48th & 32nd scales from Eisernes Kreuz

Need a crew to bomb up your new 32nd scale early WWII Luftwaffe bird? having trouble finding one in a high quality? Andrea Miniatures & Eisernes Kreuz have just the set for you. Their new "Luftwaffe Bombenpersonal, 1940" in 72nd, 48th & 32nd scales in our preview...

Saturday, October 20

Construction Review: Bundeswehr German Military Men Present Day in 1/35th scale from Masterbox Models

Masterbox has a new set of figures to suit your modern day Bundeswehr German Military men. These soldiers are in 35th scale and can be depicted on or around vehicles Present day. We put each of them together in our review to show you how they build up and just what is in the box in our review...

Thursday, October 18

More Panzer "Phwoar" from Border Model...

We have a little more information on the Ta - sorry I mean Border Model Panzer IV Mid/ Late version in 1/35th scale that is due soon. See the CAD pictures as it gives up some secrets in our preview...

Wednesday, October 17

Read ‘n Reviewed: Third World War: The World in Crisis from Ammo of Mig Jiminez

When this new book called "Third World War: The World in Crisis" from Ammo of Mig Jimenez was first advertised it sure did trigger a lot of people. The advertising video came out at the height of US/ North Korea tension earlier this year - a lot of people took it as a knock on the current US President. Seems that it was a book about models after all! Futuristic "What-if?" scenarios shown by some of the best modellers around, we set Paul on to reading it and this is what he found in his review...

Tuesday, October 16

AK Interactive's new book, tool and colours in our October item preview...

AK Interactive has some helpful new paint sets, new colours for modern & WWII aircraft with a nice little book about how to make great "little" kits - all in this month's releases from AK Interactive.

Saturday, October 13

Preview: Faun L900 w/ Sd.ah.115 Trailer from Das Werk Models in 1/35th scale

The teams from Customscale, Uschi & Faun of Germany have combined to make this - a gigantic new kit for "Das Werk's" first foray into 1/35th scale plastic injection modelling. The Faun L900 w/ Sdah 115 Trailer  (WWII 1937-1945) from Das Werk Models is the subject of our preview today showing you all we know about this new release...

Friday, October 12

Build Guide Pt I: Meng Models M911 C-HET & M747 Semi-Trailer (Trailer.)

Andy Moore has sent us his latest update of his latest build - the US M1911 C-HET Tractor and its accompanying Trailer the M747 Heavy Equipment Semi-Trailer in 35th scale from Meng Models. He has paused to give us a guide on how to get the most out of the trailer part of the build in today's update...

Thursday, October 11

Build Guide: Takom's 1/35th scale Bergepanther Ausf. A (assembled by Demag) full interior kit

Andy King is almost all the way through the build of his 1/35th scale Bergepanther Ausf. A (assembled by Demag) full interior kit from Takom. It is a big job, and Andy has stopped to show us what is in the kit with his in-box review - now part I of the build guide in today's article.

Wednesday, October 10

Rockin' Revell distributing Bandai kits worldwide AND a new book + two other kits for October.

Revell of Germany has some nice new kits this month, a Rockin' rig, a beautiful book and a massive Antonov are just the start. We have the press release including Revell's announcement about distributing Bandai kits -also in today's preview...

Monday, October 8

Look out Tamiya - A new 2 in 1 Sheridan from Ryefield Model is on the way...

It seems that Ryefield Model has taken on Tamiya's latest high profile  1/35th scale kit head-on with their own M551A1 Armored Reconnaissance Airborne Assault Vehicle, better known as the Sheridan in a 2 in 1 kit in two flavours. We have some CAD info in our preview...

Friday, October 5

Sprues, Art, Decals, Colours & Everything Else In Italeri's October Item Preview...

Italeri has some nice aircraft, two sporty small two-door cars, a wargaming tank and a fast truck in their latest releases. We see box art, decals, colours and some sprues in our October new item preview from Italeri...

Thursday, October 4

In-Boxed: Italeri's F-104G/S Starfighter (upgraded edition RF version) in 32nd scale.

We take an in-depth look at Italeri's newest edition of their F-104 Starfighter G/S in 32nd scale today. With its new decals, new parts & a new recon pod - the upgraded edition photo reconnaissance version seems to be a worthy addition to the family - but is it? Let's see in the review...

Wednesday, October 3

Preview: Silver Wings new Yak-9 in 32nd scale on Pre-Order & at a 15% off discount...

Silver Wings have their latest release, the Yak-9 M/T in 32nd scale on Pre-Order now - We have the info on what comes in the kit & some images of the colours of the variants of the kit along with the details on how to get it at 15% off for a limited time in our preview...

Preview: Accion Press' latest title "DIORAMA PROJECT 1.1. AFV at War"

Accion Press has a brand new special book with lots of contributions from some of the best modellers in the world. "Diorama Project 1.1. AFV at War". We have some images and details about what is in the title, and how to score a pre-order discount in our preview...

Tuesday, October 2

Read n' reviewed: In Detail: M1A2 SEP Abrams Main Battle tank

 AMMO has released an updated version of Sabot Publications book of the M1A2 SEP Abrams Main Battle tank covered in detail. This book promised an updated volume with more of what you might expect from Sabot, but is it better for what has been added? Paul Lee examines the new title...