November 28, 2025

Preview: MiniArt's 1/35th scale RSO/01 Early Prod. w/ 7.5 cm Pak.40 & Crew

MiniArt combines the "early" 1/35th scale Raupenschlepper OST RSO/01 with the PAK.40 gun & crew in their latest all-in-one box. We look at the contents in our preview...

November 26, 2025

Read n' reviewed: SCALE IT! #03 by Plastic Invasion

The third issue of the new series by Plastic Invasion, "SCALE-IT!", featuring the best in reference, history, recreation & figure painting for the modeller & enthusiast. Volume #3 in our review today...

November 24, 2025

Preview: Two new kits from Trumpeter in December...

Trumpeter's two kits of December – the USS Stevens & a 35th scale “ELEFANT” (with trailer). We have colours, decals & a built-up kit in our preview...

November 21, 2025

Preview: MiniArt's 1/35th scale US Repairmen get to work...

MiniArt looks to fix some things with their latest set of four US repairmen from WWII in 35th scale. We take a look at them in our preview.

November 19, 2025

Preview: MiniArt's 35th-scale M3 Stuart Hybrid Tank

MiniArt's M3 Stuart light tank series continues with the M3 Stuart Hybrid Tank. We have the CADs & features of the kit in our preview...

November 16, 2025

A digital gun, digitally designed: Spalah's new 3D-printed M777A2 howitzer in 35th scale

Spalah Model presents their latest 3D-designed & resin-printed kit. The detailed M777A2 howitzer in 35th scale. We look at the gun & the CADs in our preview...

November 12, 2025

Preview: MiniArt's Finnish & Soviet Pilots w/ Accessories in 48th Scale ...

MiniArt has gone down a scale to provide their modellers with new Finnish & Soviet Pilots w/ Accessories in 48th Scale. We look at this new set of six figures in our preview...

November 11, 2025

New details on Magic Factory's "Aggressor" A-4M

The latest details of Magic Factory's 48th-scale A-4M kit. Features, art, profile accessories & the real kites in our preview...

Preview: Italeri's new-tooled 32nd scale Macchi MC.200...

After their release of the Macchi M.C. 202 Folgore, Italeri presented us with the Macchi C.200 Saetta, also in 32nd scale. We have art, CADs & some features in our preview...

November 10, 2025

Preview update: MiniArt's 35th scale Kfz.2 German Communications Car Type 170VK

MiniArt adds decals, profiles, etch & sprue layouts to the preview of their Mercedes 170V series with this Kfz.2 German Communications Car Type 170VK in 1/35th scale. See all of the kit in our preview today...

November 07, 2025

Preview: Airfix' new-tool Messerschmitt Bf109G-5/6 in 1/24th scale

Airfix has released news of their new-tooled 1/24th scale Messerschmitt Bf109G-5/6 kit that will be making its preview at the Telford Model Show this weekend. We look at it in our preview.

November 06, 2025

Preview: Five releases from Italeri in November...

Five releases from Italeri with lots to choose from in different scales & genres this month. Check them out in art, plastic, colours, decals & info in our preview...

November 05, 2025

MiniArt's Land Utility Tractor Standard N "Green" Mod. 1940-41 delivering the goods...

MiniArt's military mover version of the Fordson tractor N Mod. 1940-41 "Green" in 35th scale is next. We look at the sprue layout, kit features & the real tractors in our preview...

Raiders from two very different times from Masterbox in December

MasterBox brings us two new sets of warriors on two very different raids in their latest releases. See what to expect in our preview...

November 04, 2025

Preview: Two new crews for your He-111 from Border Model in 35th scale.

Border Model's new Heinkel He-111 H-6 in 1/35th scale now has pilots & crew to inhabit it. CADs of the promised resin in our preview...

November 03, 2025

Preview: A monitor & a pocket-sized rocket from HobbyBoss in November...

A WWI Monitor & China's latest ICBM Launcher from Hobbyboss in November. We look at the colours, decals & built-up kit in our preview...

October 30, 2025

Preview: MiniArt's 35th scale Kfz.2 German Communications Car Type 170VK

MiniArt adds to their Mercedes 170V series with this Kfz.2 German Communications Car Type 170VK in 1/35th scale. We look at the art, CADs, features & real thing in our preview today...

October 29, 2025

Preview: AK Interactive's classic new Trabi & Citroën HY van in 35th scale

Now on their website, we can show you AK Interactive's new Trabant 601 S & Citroën HY van in 35th scale. We look at the CADs, decals & original vehicles in our preview...

October 28, 2025

Meng's new Chinese ZTZ100 Main Battle Tank in 72nd scale

Meng releases information on their forthcoming ZTZ100 Main Battle Tank in 72nd scale. We have art, CADs & the real thing in our preview...

October 27, 2025

Preview: Airframe Detail 11 Fairey Battle – A Technical Guide from Valiant Wings Publishing


A brand new book in the Airframe Detail series focusing on the Fairey Battle is on the way from Valiant Wings. We have contents & details on how to get the book at a reduced price for a short time in our preview...

October 26, 2025

Preview: Two new kits from Trumpeter in November...

Trumpeter's second two kits of November – the mighty Scharnhorst battleship & an upgraded hip (what every old helicopter owner needs.) Colours, decals & built-up kits in our preview...

October 24, 2025

Preview: MiniArt's new 48th scale P-47D-15/16 Thunderbolt PTO

We have art, features, CADs + photos of the two aircraft featured in this new boxing of MiniArt's 1/48th scale P-47D-115/16 PTO Thunderbolt "Basic Kit". Check them out in our preview...

October 22, 2025

Preview: Plastic Invasion's new book – "With Wings Over Britain – A Tribute to the Few"

A brand new book has just been launched on Indiegogo from Plastic Invasion. The book features the machines & gear from the Battle of Britain, 85 years ago. We look at the book's contents, plus the tiers & a short video in our preview...

Preview: MiniArt's 35th-scale U.S. 101st Airborne Division (Normandy 1944) Special Edition

MiniArt's 35th-scale U.S. 101st Airborne Division (Normandy 1944) Special Edition kit adds to the out-of-print favourite with extra sprues of weapons & equipment. We look at the contents in our preview...

October 21, 2025

Preview: Bandai's 1/48th Scale Mandalorian N-1 Starfighter

With an undoubted quality, a snap-fit, decals & various accessories, what's not to like about Bandai's forthcoming new 1/48th Scale Mandalorian N-1 Starfighter? See details in our preview...

October 20, 2025

Colours & change of a special prize to add to Kotare's 32nd scale Hurricane Mk.I (Early)

We have more information on Kotare's forthcoming 1/32nd scale Hurricane Mk. I (Early) with a chance to score a pre-release test kit. Check it out in our preview...

October 17, 2025

Preview: sprues, colours & decals of Tamiya's new 1/72nd scale F-14D Tomcat

We see more detail of the colour choices, decals, masks, sprues & layouts of Tamiya's new 72nd scale "F-14D Tomcat" at the All-Japan Model Show in our preview...

Preview: Tamiya's new 1/72nd scale F-14D Tomcat

Tamiya's new 72nd scale "F-14D Tomcat" was previewed at the All-Japan Model Show this week. We have a look at the built test kit & its features in our preview...

October 15, 2025

Preview: Pre-coloured Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR from Meng Models in 1/9th scale

Meng adds to their 1/9th scale Ninja range with the newer ZX-10RR superbike, this one comes pre-coloured! We have CAD images with a feature list in our preview...

October 14, 2025

Preview: Unternehmen Wacht am Rhein 1944 in a 7 figure set in time for SMC

Just in time for the Scale Model Challenge, The Bodi Miniatures release the seven figures they have been working on in a big set. We look at them in our preview...

October 13, 2025

Zimi Model's revised take on the little bird in 35th scale.

Zimi Model upgrade Kittyhawk's little bird with metal barrels, refined moulds & Photo-etch. We look at the art, features, the machines in our preview...

Preview: Joycraft's CT-114 Tutor 2nd version takes flight...

Joycraft's second version of the CT-114 Tutor in 32nd scale has been announced. We look at the makeup of the kit & its new features in our preview...

October 11, 2025

Want to see Erla's Werke? "1/48 Luftwaffe Modelling Workbook" by Oliver Peissl

We look at Oliver Peissl ("Erla's Werke" of FB) first book showcasing his modelling talents in 
"1/48 Luftwaffe Modelling Workbook" featuring WWII kites. We see the contents in our preview...

October 10, 2025

A new Sd.Kfz. 222 German light armoured car kit from Lanmo models.

Llanmo model continues in the path of smaller, lightly-armoured scout cars from WWII with this, the Sd.Kfz 22 armoured vehicle in 1/35th scale. We have info on the vehicle, & the kit in our preview...

October 09, 2025

Preview: Gecko Models' new 1/16th scale SdKfz 131 Marder II

Gecko Models' new 1/16th scale SdKfz 131 Marder II – a perfect-sized vehicle to be made up in 16th scale. We can see this one in France, Africa, France or Russia with plenty of stowage & equipment, battle-damaged & worn. We look at the vehicle & the kit in CAD to see what Gecko is offering in our preview...

October 08, 2025

Preview: Seven releases from Italeri in October...

Seven releases from Italeri with lots to choose from in different scales & genres this month. Check them out in art, plastic, colours, decals & info in our preview...

October 07, 2025

Preview: MiniArt's 48th scale P-47M Thunderbolt in CAD, features & Art...

MiniArt's new 1/48th scale P-47M is with us in box art & CAD form. We look at the renders of their first "M" model release, the box art & the marking choices in real life in our preview...

October 05, 2025

Kit countdown... Clayton's top ten upcoming releases of the month...

It's that time again where Clayton Ockerby treats us to his top ten of upcoming releases that caught his eye this past month in his video preview...

October 03, 2025

Preview update: MiniArt's 35th scale M3 Stuart Late Production - Full interior kit

MiniArt's M3 Stuart light late-production M3 with a full interior. We have the CADs, profiles, decals etch, sprue layouts, as well as the original machines that will be captured in the colour choices of the kit, all in our preview...

October 02, 2025

China's newest MBT: The PLA ZTZ-100 in 35th scale from Border Model

This new paint & cement-free kit from Border Model captures the new PLA ZTZ 100 main battle tank in 1/35th scale. We look at the features & the real tank in our preview...

October 01, 2025

Book preview: David Chou's Model Works - only 300 copies & on sale now...

The immensely talented modeller David Chou has just published his first book, highlighting the last eight models in his collection from the last two years. We look at the contents & the book in our preview.

September 30, 2025

Preview: Amusing Hobby's Enhanced Main Battle Tank (EMBT) in 1/35th scale...

Amusing Hobby takes on more of the next generation of armour with the French-designed Enhanced Main Battle Tank (EMBT) in 1/35th scale. We look at what we know about the kit & the real thing in our preview...

September 29, 2025

MiniArt's 35th Land Utility Tractor Standard N Mod. 1939 "Orange" coming soon...

Rubber meets the road with MiniArt's latest Land Utility Tractor Standard N Mod. 1939 "Orange" in 35th scale. We look at the CADs, kit features & the real tractor in our preview...

September 28, 2025

Preview: 48th-scale Super bug in adversary markings from HobbyBoss in September...

A super bug in strange clothing from Hobbyboss in October. We look at the colours, decals & built-up kit in our preview...

September 25, 2025

Preview update: all the details on Kotare's 1/32nd scale Spitfire Mk.Vb...

We have more information on Kotare's 1/32nd scale Spitfire Mk.Vb in colour profiles (& details of the delay so far.) A new bonus for waiting, the first-run extras, markings & new sprues (in CAD) in our preview...

September 24, 2025

A Tonka for Xmas? Italeri's 32nd scale Tornado GR.1 “Desert Storm”

The new 1/32nd scale Tornado GR.1 “Desert Storm” is almost upon us. We look at all the features of this updated tooling, with new parts, decals & four new profiles in our preview...

September 22, 2025

Preview: Two new kits from Trumpeter in October...

Trumpeter's second two kits of October – The Queen Elizabeth & Mighty Dragon – are the latest two in October. Colours, decals & built-up kits in our preview...

September 20, 2025

Preview: Joycraft's 1/32nd scale CT-114 Tutor Snowbird kit incoming...

Joycraft has a new kit to deliver to the public. The CT-114 Tutor Snowbird kit in 32nd scale. We look at the makeup of the kit & its promised features in our preview...

September 17, 2025

Preview: 72nd scale M1025/6 Hummer Utility Vehicle from T-MODEL

T-Model continues their great 72nd scale HMMWV series with this M1025/6 with .50 cal. We look at the CADs & marking choices in our preview...

September 16, 2025

Das Lehrgeschwader 1 The Mediterranean Campaign 1941/1942 from Luftfahrtverlag-start

Another of the wonderful tomes from Luftfahrtverlag-start, focusing on the people & planes of the Germans' Mediterranean Campaign 1941/42. Engrossing stories, colour images not published before, profiles, maps & illustrations all in our preview...