Preview: 48th scale F-104A (Early) Backdate Set from Hypersonic Models

Hypersonic Models create excellent update sets & full model kits for your fast jet kits. Today we look at the very detailed new 1/48th scale F-104A (Early) backdate set for the Kinetic kit in our preview...

Takom add to their re-issued 35th scale Object 279 with NBC Commando

Takom has already given us the Object 279 in 72nd & 35th scale. But this kit in the larger scale is long out of print. They have re-released the kit - this time with an NBC commando to escort it. Very fitting. We look at the CADs for the kit in our preview...

Preview: MiniArt's new StuH 42 Ausf. G Early Prod. A short-barrelled StuH...

MiniArt has continued their 1/72nd scale range with the new StuH 42 Ausf. G Early Prod. A short-barrelled StuH, this will attract plenty of modellers after the high quality in a smaller kit. We look at the art & CADs in our preview...

Test shot build of Magic Factory's 48th scale A-4M Skyhawk ...

The second test shot build of Magic Factory's new 48th scale A-4M kit is with us in new images of the kit built up. We look at the kit just prior to release today...

Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer Prague May 1945 in 1/35th scale from Snowman Model preview...

The Hetzers Jagdpanzer 38t's that were liberated by the Czech resistance in the Prague uprising in 1945 are the subject of Snowman Model's next 1/35th scale release. We look at the real things & the kit features in our preview...

Preview: MiniArt's Modern Café Visitors in 35th scale bring your scenes up to date...

MiniArt has been great in supplying plastic figures of civilians for WWII-era settings. Today they branch out to give us more contemporary people with this set "Modern Café Visitors" in 1/35th scale. We see them in colours & plastic sprues in our preview...

Two WWII giants of land & sea from Trumpeter in June

An early, large-scale Tiger II & the USS Midway from WWII era are the subjects of Trumpeter's two releases of June. We look at the info, art, colours & built-up test kits in our preview...

Preview: 1/350th scale PLAN Type054B Frigate from Magic Factory sails into view...

Magic Factory continue their range of ships in cement-free construction from pre-coloured plastic. A shortcut to many, but surely not an inconvenience - we take a look at their 350th scale kit in our preview...

Preview: MiniArt's 35th scale M3 Stuart "Early Production" with a full interior....

The third boxing of MiniArt's new M3 Stuart light tank gives us the "Early Production" with a full interior. We look at the art & CADs in our preview...

Build Guide Pt II: URAL-4320 in 1/72nd scale from ICM

We present the second part of Andy King's build of the 72nd scale URAL-4320 truck from ICM. He tackles the complex digital camo decals, painting & weathering in Pt. II today...

Inbox & video build review: M2A2 Bradley ODS from Magic Factory

Clayton from Workbench Hobbies has the first part of his build & review of the M2A2 ODS SA IFV in 35th scale from Magic Factory for us today. We look at some sprues before watching how it all goes together in Pt.I of his video...

Preview update: 1/35th scale Opel Blitz 3t truck "military service" from MiniArt.

Today we see the completed build of MiniArt's new Opel Blitz 3t truck in 1/35th scale. You can see a lot about the model from a simple build without paint. This one scrubs up OK in our preview...

Preview: A new 16th scale Sherman from I love Kit in April...

I Love Kit's latest release is the 1/16th scale M4A1 Sherman. We look at the art, decals, marking choices & built test shots in our preview...

35400 German 7.5cm Anti-tank Gun Pak 40. Mid Prod. With Field Artillery Crew from MiniArt

MiniArt's combination of their 7.5cm anti-tank gun & crew in a combined set in 1/35th scale. We look at the gun, the schemes & the sprue layout in our preview today...

Masterbox's three new sets from America's wild frontier in May

We look at some mortal combat, Daniel-less Mohicans & see a gold digger's loaded ass in Masterbox's two kits of May. We look at the two sets and the stories behind them in our preview...

Preview: Lathe Machine from MiniArt in 35th scale

MiniArt powers our dioramas with new plastic kits that were previously only the space of resin & obscure kit makers. This massive lathe is their latest workshop accessory in 1/35th scale. We look at it in our preview...

New etch & 3-D printed improvements for your kits from Rado Miniatures in April

Rado Miniatures have brand new 3-D printed wheels for your Morris & 8-Rad vehicles, mesh grilles, insignia & MG's for your tank hunters already on sale We look at them in our preview...

Build sequence preview: 35th scale Sd.Kfz. 234/2 "Puma" Schwerer Panzerspähwagen full interior kit from MiniArt.

A bit of a break with the norm today as we see MiniArt's new Puma armoured car in a build sequence from their designer. We look at the major parts of the construction of the full interior kit going together in our preview...

Preview: MiniArt's 1/35th scale US Tank Chassis Repair Crew

A perfect companion piece for your new M3 light tank release & engine repair crew, this new set of two figures, tools & accessories from MiniArt look to finish the repair job! We take a look at them in our preview.

Vallejo publishing's "Diorama - Construction and Painting Techniques" by Marcel Ackle

A new book from Vallejo publishing, "Diorama - Construction and Painting Techniques" by Marcel Ackle looks to show you his knowledge on the subject in an easy to read step by step technique book. We look at what's inside in our preview...

Two schemes for your Scooter: Magic Factory's 48th scale A-4M Skyhawk kit w/colour profiles...

Magic Factory has updated us with news on the revised schemes for their latest 48th scale A-4M kit. We look at what's new in our preview today...

Preview: MiniArt's 1/35th scale US Army K-51 Radio Truck with trailer..

MiniArt's new K-51 Radio Truck with Trailer. This kit is without the interior for a faster build with four colourful post WWII markings from around the globe included. We look at the kit and the real truck/trailer that feature in this boxing in our preview...

Preview: Six releases for Italeri in April...

An upgraded Fiat, A DAF rig, a Tiger, Panther, Greyhound & a longnose in 72nd are the latest kits from Italeri in April - We look at the artwork, sprues, parts & decal/marking choices in our preview...

Video review guide Pt II: Clayton's build of Takom's 35th scale Tiger I "late" 2 in 1 kit with ATOM shades...

The painting of an unusual Tiger is the subject of Clayton's video review today. See his continuing work on Takom's Tiger I Late-Production with the new ATOM paints from AMMO under the microscope. Weathering is next, but strap in to watch his video of how he applied the shades to his kit today...

Preview update: 1/35th scale Opel Blitz 3t truck "military service" from MiniArt.

We have seen MiniArt's new Opel Blitz 3t truck in CAD & art, but today we get to see not only the plastic being assembled, but the colour profiles of the six contenders in our updated preview...

Preview: Special Hobby & CMK kits for April...

Special Hobby & CMK's latest kits for April look like they have plenty of detail & great colour choices. We have picked the most interesting to show you in our preview...

Colours & markings of MiniArt's new 48th scale P-47D-25-RE in Free French Air Force...

We go continental next with MiniArt's Free French jug! The 1/48th scale  P-47D-28RE Thunderbolt. Free French Air Force kit in colours & plastic are in queued in our preview today...

The best & latest in modern military & models in the latest Abrams Squad #42...

We look forward to the new editions of Abrams Squad. One of the magazines that is dedicated to modern warfare diorama scenarios. We have info & images of what to expect in issue #42 in our preview...

Review: 3D-Printed Aircraft Missiles from FAB Scale in 1/48th...

A new company - "Fab Scale" has launched with a bunch of new 3-D printed accessories & items for your 48th scale jets. The AMRAAM, HARM & Sidewinders are just three we will review today...

Preview: The senior span U-2 & Katyusha from Hobbyboss in May

The senior span U-2R & Deuce-and-a-half Katyusha are the subjects of Hobbyboss' May items. We look at the sprues, colours, decals & build up kits in our preview...

R2 Miniatures new crew & weapon sets for your US Army attack choppers....

R2 Miniatures have released several crew & weapon upgrade sets to suit your US Army helicopters like the AH-64 Apache & OH-58 Kiowa Warriors in 1/35th scale. We look at them in our preview...

Preview: Generator PE-95 with Fuel Tanks from Miniart in 35th scale

MiniArt continue to power our diorama scenes with new equipment that was once considered off topic. The ubiquitous PE-95 Generator is their latest obscurity brought to plastic. Previously sold with their radio truck. This one comes with extra fuel tanks. We look at it in our preview...

Build Guide Pt I: URAL-4320 in 1/72nd scale from ICM

One of the workhorses of the Ukrainian armed forces, the URAL-4320 truck is Andy King's latest build. See how this 72nd scale truck from ICM goes together in Pt.I of his build....

Preview: Meng's 35th scale Merkava Mk.4M w/roof mounted slat armour

Meng have added the "cope cage" to their Merkava Mk.4M to bring it up with the latest adaptation on the battlefield. We look at the features of the Meng kit in CAD in our preview...

Through the Lens Vol. 3 & Panzer-Rgt./Abt.18 on the battlefield from PeKo Publishing...

PeKo Publishing's has two new books coming in April -  "WW2 Vehicles Through the Lens" Vol 3 & Panzer-Rgt./Abt.18 on the battlefield are both on the way. Both with new or never before published images & info & in our preview...

35th scale Sd.Kfz. 234/2 "Puma" Schwerer Panzerspähwagen from MiniArt.

MiniArt have made good on their MO and presented a faster to make / no interior kit of their new Sd.Kfz. 234/2 "Puma" Schwerer Panzerspähwagen in 1/35th scale. The kits features in CAD are on show in our preview...

1/35th scale Opel Blitz 3t truck "military service" from MiniArt.

We have been waiting or this to surface, MiniArt's first in a new series of trucks of Opel Blitz 3t trucks coming our way - the first a military version. We look at the art & CAD images in our preview....

Apache & Fulmar from Trumpeter in May

An early Apache & a Mk.II Fulmar are the subjects of Trumpeter's two releases of May. We look at the info, art, colours & built-up test kits in our preview...

IBG Models Catalogue & New Items of 2024

IBG Models catalogue for 2024 is with us. We thought you would like to see the list and a few new items in there. Check them out in our preview...

35th scale GFF „Eagle IV“ EKT / FüPers 2013 from Das Werk

The transportable, light-weight, fast & secure GFF "Eagle IV" EKT / FüPers 2013 is not only an important part of the Bundeswehr, it is also Das Werk's new kit in 1/35th scale. We look at the kits features, colours, layout & the real thing in our preview...

35th scale Sd.Kfz. 234/2 "Puma" Schwerer Panzerspähwagen full interior kit from MiniArt: Sprue Preview

MiniArt's all-new Sd.Kfz. 234/2 "Puma" Schwerer Panzerspähwagen in 1/35th scale is revealed a little more in the shape of the plastic parts - in close up - in today's preview...

Built up kit walk around: MiniArt's 35th scale T-55 Iraqi T-55 AL FAW/Enigma. Soviet Made Base

After our first two announcements of this kit showing plastic, CADs, sprues, profiles & the real things, today we see the real plastic put together by MiniArt's modellers of their new-tooled Iraqi T-55 AL FAW/ Enigma on the Soviet-made base. See how it fits in our preview...

35th scale Sd.Kfz. 234/2 "Puma" Schwerer Panzerspähwagen full interior kit from MiniArt.

Is 2024 year of the Puma? MiniArt certainly think so, with their all-new Sd.Kfz. 234/2 "Puma" Schwerer Panzerspähwagen in 1/35th scale. The full interior kit is shown inside & out in detail in our preview today... 

New Zulu Decals & Pavehawk book from Cavu Publications...

A fairly new publication house, Cavu Publications are starting off the right way, with coverage of some of the most popular military choppers in book & decal form. We look at their two newest in our preview...

Shuttles, an otter, a fox, princess & a dog in Gecko's new releases....

Gecko models have a few new kits on the way - A much loved Vietnam war era vehicle, a pair of Saigon Shuttles , the Desert fox, a princess and a dog are all in our preview...

1/35th scale RUS Infantry Support Weapon Set from Magic Factory on the way...

Magic Factory are making lots of modern military weapons for modellers. We have seen a lot of US weapons, now it is time for the Russian arms to make an appearance in moulded plastic. We look at the arms list our preview...

Preview update 14/3/24: New "deliverables" for Magic Factory's 48th scale A-4M Skyhawk kit...

We get to see some of the weapons & fuel tanks that Magic Factory's new Skyhawk kit can carry. We look at them in our preview update...

Preview update: MiniArt's 35th scale T-55 Iraqi T-55 AL FAW/Enigma. Soviet Made Base

We have new colour profiles, sprues & parts to add to our preview of MiniArt's 1/35th scale T-55 Iraqi T-55 AL FAW/Enigma on the Soviet-made base is their latest adaptation. See more about this "Enigma" in our preview...

Preview: Sikorsky/Westland Sea King from Duke Hawkins / HPH

Duke Hawkins series from HPH has a tempting new set to add to their latest forthcoming book on the Westland Sea King. We look at the book and the accompanying package in our preview...

Preview: IDF Power Wagon WM300 Cargo Truck w/Winch from AK Interactive in 1/35th Scale

AK Interactive continue to bring out unique modelling subjects - this one, the "Power Wagon" of the IDF from the 60's - the 80's is a much loved vehicle in two types with interesting profiles to choose from. We look at the vehicle, CADs, & sprues & features in our preview...