4/7th Royal Dragoon Guards in three releases in 35th scale from Alpine Miniatures

Alpine Miniatures two new British tankers of the 4/7th Royal Dragoon Guards, WWII, in three releases in 35th scale are set for release soon. Shown here with plenty of reference photos used in the sculpting of these three releases in our preview...

Preview update: MiniArt's 1/35th scale Raupenschlepper OST RSO/01 Late Production

We add new images, information, colour profiles, etch, decals & sprue layouts for the late-model Raupenschlepper OST RSO/01 from MiniArt—to add to the art, features & CADs in our updated preview...

Good Greif! - D-Day enters the Fox into their latest set of five figures...

D-Day Miniature Studio brings us a set of five & single figures replicating a famous conversation in the desert many years ago. We look at their latest 35th-scale set in our preview...

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

Obscure tanks & turrets, A big-gunned Henschel, Godzilla, Kongo & Takao, A tracked Stuka, a skinny whisky, a Raider plus a Turkish delight, along with a stealthy hole. Clayton Ockerby treats us to his top ten of upcoming releases in his video preview...

Preview: Seven releases from Italeri in July...

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

Preview: ICM's five releases for July...

ICM has released five interesting kits for July. Something for both small & large-scale aircraft modellers & German soft skins in 35th in our preview...

Preview: Kotare's new Spitfire Mk.I PR Type A in 32nd scale

Kotare Models is to introduce a new series of exclusive limited-edition numbered Photo Reconnaissance Spitfire models in 1/32nd scale. First up is the Spitfire Mk.I PR Type A kit. We have art, CADs history & a feature set of the kit in our preview...

Preview update: MiniArt's Land Utility Tractor Standard (Fordson) N Mod. 1935 built up...

Today we add photos of MiniArt's test shot build of the new 1/35th scale Land Utility Tractor Standard N Mod 1935. These add to the CADs, kit features & the real tractor in our preview...

A Namer 2 & the Trop Messerschmitt E-4 from HobbyBoss in July...

A Namer 2 IFV & the Trop Messerschmitt E4 are the latest releases from HobbyBoss in July... We look at the colours, decals, & built-up kit in our preview...

Preview: Panzer Tracts No. 5-1: Pz.Kpfw. Panther Ausführung D from Panzerwrecks Publishing

Panzerwrecks continues with their revised, expanded, & updated Panzer Tracts series with this "Panzer Tracts No. 5-1: Pz.Kpfw. Panther Ausführung D." See what's inside & the bonus you get when ordered from Panzerwrecks directly in our preview...

Horseback warriors on the attack & defence from Masterbox in August

MasterBox brings us a new set of horse-mounted warriors: a Persian on the attack, the other, a colonial with an uninvited passenger. See what to expect in our preview...

MiniArt's new 48th scale P-47D-11RE Thunderbolt P-47D-11RE Thunderbolt. Zemke’s Wolfpack Advanced Kit

We have art, features & CADs featured in this new boxing of MiniArt's 1/48th scale P-47D-11RE Thunderbolt "Zemke’s Wolfpack Advanced Kit." Check them out in our preview...

Zimi Model combines the SS y45 flatcar & Marder I in 35th scale.

Zimi Model's latest release is the Marder I kit, which we know matched with the T-Model-supplied SSy45 Flatcar. A nice match? We look at the art, features, the machines & their colours, as well as a test build in our preview...

Preview: MiniArt's 1/35th scale Raupenschlepper OST RSO/01 Late Production

The late-model Raupenschlepper OST RSO/01 is MiniArt's latest release in the series. We have art, features & CADs plus the machines captured in this boxing, all in our preview...

Preview: Trumpeter's three from two in July...

Trumpeter makes three kits out of two with the "Dogfight Double" (don't call it that) 72nd scale PAF J-10CE & IAF Rafale plus a neat-looking 35th scale UH-1Y Venom for their July items. Colours, decals, & built-up kits in our preview...

Preview: Amusing Hobby's T-80UM-2 in 35th scale...

The ultimate version of the T-80? The UM-2 version demonstrator is the latest kit in 35th scale from Amusing Hobby. We look at the test kit built & the real tank in our preview...

Preview: Stuka Zu Fuss in 1/35th scale from Snowman Model...

For their second 1/35th scale Sd.Kfz.251 kit, Snowman Model is releasing the famous Stuka zu Fuss ("Stuka on Foot" or "Walking Stuka") mit 28 or 32cm Wurfrahmen 40 rockets on the sides. See the CADs, features, art & the real machines in our preview...

Preview: Special Hobby & CMK kits for June

Special Hobby & CMK have several releases slated for June. Some new, some (re)newed. See them in our preview...

Preview update: Test shot build of MiniArt's new 48th scale P-47D-11RE Thunderbolt "Razorback" Basic Kit.

We have photos of the built-up Razorback to add to the colour profiles, sprue layouts, art, features, CADs + photos of the two aircraft featured in this new boxing of MiniArt's 1/48th scale P-47D-11RE Thunderbolt "Razorback" "Basic Kit." Check them out in our updated preview...

Preview update: Test kit build-up of MiniArt's 35th scale Sonderanhänger Ost 1.5t trailer...

We add the test kit build-up to show you exactly what MiniArt's new 35th scale Sonderanhänger Ost 1.5t cargo trailer is like in plastic. We add this to the art, features, CADs, colour profiles + photos of the real thing in our preview update...

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

From (another) Tiger to a tug, a FAB kit to Zero, a Kangaroo, a RSO FLAK, Tzar tank, a Leo & some kids just having fun. Clayton Ockerby treats us to his top ten of upcoming releases in his video preview...

Rednecks, Buds, guns, horns & roadkill from Mantis Miniatures...

Mantis Miniatures' new 35th-scale redneck couple, some game & Chevy pickup accessories are meant to be used in the most stereotypical way one could imagine. Our imagination is already running wild! See the CADs, details, & photos that inspired them in our preview...

Pocket-sized swift-shooter - MENG Model's new Panzerhaubitze 2000 in 72nd scale

Smaller scale but just as much punch—Meng's Panzerhaubitze 2000 in 72nd scale features similar detail to the 35th scale kit but is much more manageable in a diorama. We have art, CADs & the real thing in our preview...

Preview: MiniArt's handy new 35th scale "Garage Workshop Set #2"

MiniArt's new garage workshop will fill the gaps in your 35th scale parking spaces. We look at the kit contents in our preview...

Preview: Wings of the Allies - The European Air War, Vol II from Eagle Editions...

Eagle Editions releases the second in their "Wings of the Allies" series by Mark Proulx & illustrations from James Bentley. Details, with photos from inside the book in our preview...

Preview: Meng's 48th scale F-4E/2020 Terminator Fighter (Turkish Air Force)

Meng's 48th scale F-4E/2020 Terminator Fighter (Turkish Air Force) is a further development of Meng's Phantom series. We have insight on the kit and its features in our preview...

Preview update: Plastic & profiles to add to MiniArt's new 48th scale P-47D-11RE Thunderbolt "Razorback" "Basic kit."

We have colour profiles & sprue layouts to add to the art, features, CADs + photos of the two aircraft featured in this new boxing of MiniArt's 1/48th scale P-47D-11RE Thunderbolt "Razorback" "Basic Kit." Check them out in our updated preview...

RocKit Studio: 3D-printed Ejection Seats & Movable Intake Ducts for the AV-8B UMA Model kit

RocKit Studios ("Rebirth Your KIT") has released some great aftermarket improvement sets. Their latest will fit Uma Model's 48th scale AV-8B kit & look to radically improve the cockpit & intake areas. We look at them in our preview...

Preview update: New plastic reveals a lot of MiniArt's new 35th scale G7117 1.5T 4x4 Repair Truck

We have added profiles, decals & the test kit made up of art, CADs & features to MiniArt's new 35th scale G7117 1.5T 4x4 repair truck. We look at the truck and the kit in our preview...

"Takom Wings" new pair of 48th scale Hs 129 on the way...

Two variants of the Hs 129 in 1/48th scale are on the way from Takom's "wings" division. These look full of neat features, which we will look at in our preview...

TMN on Tour: Clayton's Video & Photo Tour of the Main Modeller's Hall - Shizuoka Hobby Show 2025

The Shizuoka Hobby Show's real soul is the main modelling hall. The fruits of the labour of some of the best model makers in the world are on exhibit. Clayton Ockerby tours the hall & the Tamiya factory in his video & photos today...

Preview: Five releases from Italeri in June...

Guess which one of Italeri's June items ISN'T in 72nd scale? If you can't, you can always check them out in art, plastic, colours, decals, & info in our preview.... 

Preview: 1/35th scale German 3t Targo Truck, 3.6-36 Late Production from MiniArt.

We come to the end of the line(?) of MiniArt's Opel Blitz 3t trucks in 35th scale. The late production Blitz in art, features & some interesting CADs in our preview...

Build Review Pt.V: Magic Factory 48th scale USMC A-4 Skyhawk - Masks, decals, weathering & finishing the kit..

Gary Wickham completes his unique build of Magic Factory's 48th-scale A-4M kit in a challenging two-tone scheme. Now the masks, decalling, weathering & finishing tops off this kit to an amazing standard in his informative closing chapter of this story.

Preview: ARTO's new 1/35th scale figures & Headsets

Arto has a bunch of new figures and headset collections to suit your WWII dioramas. They all look skilfully made & detailed. See more on them in our preview...

Preview: Revell's July releases...

Revell has a bunch of releases for July - Varied, with some re-jigged & some improved. We have a look at them in our story today...

Preview: 35th scale Sonderanhänger Ost 1.5t trailer from MiniArt

Big wheels keep on turnin' for MiniArt as they announce their latest - a Sonderanhänger Ost 1.5t cargo trailer, designed originally for use with the Steyr OST (& other vehicles) in 35th scale. We have art, features, CADs, colour profiles + photos of the real thing in our preview...

Preview: 1/350th scale Atlanta & San Diego from Atori Bunka

Atori Bunka, a new brand with a connection to another model company we know, has released their first two kits, both US Cruisers from WWII. We look at the CADs, art, features, & a completed kit in our preview...

MiniArt's new 48th scale P-47D-11RE Thunderbolt "Razorback" "Basic kit"

We have art, features, CADs + photos of the two aircraft featured in this new boxing of MiniArt's 1/48th scale P-47D-11RE Thunderbolt "Razorback" "Basic Kit." Check them out in our preview...

Build Review Pt.IV: 48th scale USMC A-4 Skyhawk from Magic Factory - Paint.

What's black & white & red all over? Gary Wickham's build of the 48th-scale A-4M kit from Magic Factory, as he gets into the main painting stage. See how he makes & uses masks & great painting skills to prepare for decals & weathering in Pt. V.

A new stewardess & serviceman for your VW + a helmet set from Mantis Miniatures.

Mantis Miniatures' new 35th scale PASGT helmet set & two figures of 60s-era airfield servicemen & stewardess that match AK Interactive's new VW van. A great idea! We see the CADs & the images that inspired the new sets in our preview...

Preview: FAA Corsair MK.II in 48th scale From Magic Factory

Magic Factory's 48th Corsair Mk.II in FAA colours. All the great features with new shades. The original kites & kit features in our preview....

Preview: CADs & art & features of MiniArt's new 35th scale G7117 1.5T 4x4 Repair Truck

MiniArt adds colour, art, CADs & features to their new 35th scale G7117 1.5T 4x4 repair truck. We look at the truck and the kit in our preview...

Two new 72nd scale kits from HobbyBoss in June...

An Avenger & a Soviet airfield starter are HobbyBoss' new items of June. We look at the colours, decals, & built-up kit in our preview...

Die Gruppe - Weapons and Equipment of the German Infantry Squad (1939–1945) from AK Interactive now available...

New from AK Interactive, a visual book about the standard and regulatory gear carried by the German soldiers who made up a squad (Die Gruppe) during WWII is about to be released.  See all about this comprehensive new book in our preview...

Preview: A large Leo & 2-seater attack chopper from Trumpeter in June...

From a diminutive attack chopper to a large leopard in 16th scale, we look at Trumpeter's June items. Colours, decals, & built-up kits in our preview...

Preview: 35th scale British CVR(T) Spartan light tank w/ Extra Armored Gun Turret (Russian-Ukraine war)

Upgunned & with a protective turret, the 1/35 scale British CVR(T) Spartan light tank we have already seen from Gecko now sees a Ukrainian service version in plastic. We look at the early CAD of these kits in our preview...

Preview: Art & plastic of Border Model's 35th scale SBD-3/4 Douglas Dauntless

Announced at Shizuoka. Border Model's new SBD-3/4 Douglas Dauntless in 35th scale arrives in CAD for us to pick over the details. We look at them in our preview...

TMN on Tour: "Industry Day" #2 - Shizuoka Hobby Show 2025

We looked at Tamiya's releases in the Shizuoka show yesterday; today, everyone else gets a look-in with a walk around the stand at the big 2025 show...

TMN on Tour: "Industry Day" - Tamiya stand - Shizuoka Hobby Show 2025

Days 1 & 2 of the Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan are commonly called the "Industry Days." The big model companies load in to the show with their new and upcoming products. This is Tamiya's home show of sorts & their stand is always the biggest. We have some photos of their wares on display for model makers in our preview...