April 06, 2026

Preview: 35th scale US Infantry 29th ID Set (single or 2 figures) from Alpine Miniatures

Alpine Miniatures' two new figures are from the 29th Infantry Division. These two soldiers both come with two head choices & are sold as singles or pairs. We look at the division's soldiers & both figures in detail in our preview...

April 04, 2026

Preview: A Chinese SSN & an MBT from Hobbyboss in April...

A PLAN SSN & a PLA ZTZ-99B are coming from HobbyBoss in April. We look at the colours, decals & built-up kit in our preview...

April 02, 2026

Preview: Five releases from Italeri in April...

Five releases from Italeri next month – some awesome artwork & great choices. Check them out in art, plastic, colours, decals & info in our preview...

April 01, 2026

Preview: AK Interactive's Ralleye Trabi & Citroën HY Public service van in 35th scale

AK Interactive's Ralleye Trabant 601 S & Citroën HY public service van in 35th scale are already on presale. We look at the CADs, decals & original vehicles in our preview...

March 31, 2026

Preview: Two more new kits from Trumpeter in April...

Trumpeter has picked two great subjects for their April releases. We have colours, decals & built-up kits & CADs showing features of them both in our preview...

March 30, 2026

Preview: MiniArt's 48th-scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. JG 54 "Grünherz" – Basic Kit.

Sprue layout, profiles, decals, art, features & the two real kites represented in MiniArt's 1/48th-scale Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9 JG 54 "Grünherz" are in our preview...

March 29, 2026

Preview: A new line of figures from Pla Editions, "Dioramag Figures"

The team from Pla Editions, who are well known for publishing the Abrams Squad & Dioramag, now present the first two in a series of new 35th scale resin figures. We look at them in our preview...

March 28, 2026

Preview: MiniArt's 35th scale Kfz.1 German troop carrier, type 170VK (w/ canvas)

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

Preview: Takom adds two new 35th scale Sd.Kfz.250s to your garage...

An anti-aircraft & mortar carrier halftrack are the two subjects on offer from Takom next month. We look at these two 35th scale Sd.Kfz 250's in CAD & the real thing...

Preview: Takom's 350th Project 1123 Moskva-Class Aviation Cruiser

Takom's 350th Project 1123 Moskva-Class Aviation Cruiser is their latest seaborne release – we check out the details to see the features & a little on the real ships in our preview...

March 25, 2026

Preview: The limited ed. Duke Hawkins P-51D Mustang from Ask now available...

Ask's new P-51D Mustang in 48th with a whole bunch of extras (& a book) in a collected kit. Art (also a poster), resin, decals, colours, plastic, and masks are just the start of this limited edition kit we look at in our preview...

March 24, 2026

Preview: MiniArt's German Field Communications Unit in 1/35th scale...

MiniArt's accessories sets continue with interesting items that we could have only had in resin in the past. We look at their field communications unit in our preview...

March 23, 2026

Preview: Kotare's second Spitfire Mk.I PR - the Type B in 32nd scale

Kotare Models introduces a second, limited-edition numbered photo reconnaissance Spitfire in 1/32nd scale. The Mk. I PR Type B kit. Art, CADs, history & feature set in our preview...

March 22, 2026

Preview: Special Hobby & CMK kits for March

Special Hobby has several releases slated for March. Some new, some (re)newed. See them in our preview...

March 18, 2026

Preview: MiniArt's 48th scale Junkers F13 (mid-production) in military service.

MiniArt's newest 1/48th-scale Junkers F13 kit features the mid-production variant in military service. We have art, sprue layout, colours & features of the model & the aircraft from this boxing in our preview...

March 16, 2026

Preview: A F4U-1D in 48th scale From Magic Factory

Magic Factory's 48th F4U-1D is the next Corsair from Magic Factory. We look at the original kites & the kit features in our preview....

Preview Update: Art & more info added to Kotare's 32nd scale Hurricane Mk. I (Early)

We have more information on Kotare's forthcoming 1/32nd-scale Hurricane Mk. I (early) kit. New box art & features in our preview...

March 15, 2026

New book preview: "Modelling Das Werk Model Kits" from Pla Editions

Pla Editions has not been sleeping – they released details on a new book called "Das Werk: The Collection – Inspiration & Techniques" soon to hit our shelves. We look at this welcome return in our preview...

March 11, 2026

Updated preview: MiniArt's new 48th-scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 - Advanced Kit

We have a built-up test shot to add to the previous sprues, profiles, decals, etch, art, features & CADs of MiniArt's 1/48th-scale Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-9 in our updated preview...

March 10, 2026

Preview: A Scooter & Panzer III from Hobbyboss in March...

A Panzer III & an early scooter are coming from HobbyBoss in March. We look at the colours, decals & built-up kit in our preview...

March 09, 2026

Preview: MiniArt's 35th scale Dingo Mk III Scout Car (w/Crew)

MiniArt combine their Dingo Mk.III scout with crew in winter gear to make this great set in 35th scale. We have CADs, art, colours, decals, etch & features in our preview...

March 08, 2026

Preview: Two more new kits from Trumpeter in March...

Trumpeter has picked two great subjects for their March releases. We have colours, decals & built-up kits & CADs showing features of them both in our preview...

March 06, 2026

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

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

March 05, 2026

Preview: Six releases from Italeri in March...

Six releases from Italeri with equal ground & air participants this month (even a mini-stash in a van). Check them out in art, plastic, colours, decals & info in our preview...

March 04, 2026

Updated preview: MiniArt's new 48th-scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 - Advanced Kit

Sprues, profiles, decals & etch are added to the art, features & CADs of MiniArt's 1/48th-scale Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-9 in our updated preview...

March 03, 2026

Preview: Masterbox's kits for march are all about the "Bulge"

Masterbox's new WWII-themed kits feature the delayed Germans in the bulge plus a pin-up with some of her own curves. Both sets are in our preview today...

Preview: Airframe & Miniature No.26: The Bristol Beaufighter from Valiant Wings...

An upgraded book on the Bristol Beaufighter is slated for release in May from Valiant Wings. We look at what's planned plus how to get a discount for a short time in our preview... 

March 02, 2026

Preview: Dynamo Models tankers getting out in a hurry in four sets

Dynamo Models are keeping up a steady release of figure sets in 3D-printed resin. We picked four of their new twin sets of tankers evacuating their rides in dynamic fashion in our preview...

February 27, 2026

Sprues, colours & markings of MiniArt's new 48th-scale P-47D-22RE Thunderbolt French Service. Basic Kit...

The second French jug kit from MiniArt in 48th scale. We see the sprue layout, colours, profiles, decals & the real kites of this latest release in our preview...

February 26, 2026

Preview: Fallout Models German pilots enter in three scales

Fallout Models from South Africa have added to their range of diorama accessories with two new forthcoming Luftwaffe pilots in 72nd, 48th & 32nd scales. We look at them in our preview...

February 25, 2026

Preview: MiniArt's 35th scale Sd.Kfz.234/3 Schwerer Panzerspähwagen "Stummel" "Late"

A second Stummel from MiniArt in 35th scale – this time the "Late" version of the Sd.Kfz.234/3. CADs, art, colours, decals, etch & features in our preview...

February 23, 2026

MiniArt's new 48th-scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 - Advanced Kit

Art, features & CADs of this new boxing of MiniArt's 1/48th scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 "Advanced Kit". Check it out in our preview...

February 20, 2026

Preview: German 7.5cm Anti-tank Gun Pak 40. Mid Prod. With Field Artillery Crew

MiniArt's combination of their 7.5cm anti-tank gun & crew in a combined set in 1/35th scale is being re-released as a special edition. We look at the gun, its features, the schemes & the sprue layout in our preview today...

February 19, 2026

Preview: Kotare's Defiant Mk.I in 32nd scale

A new injection plastic moulded Boulton Defiant? in 32nd scale? No way – but here it is: Kotare's announcing their new Defiant Mk. 1 in 32nd scale for 2028. See what we know in our preview...

February 18, 2026

MiniArt's Industrial Tractor Standard N Mod. 1936/8 coming soon...

(Twin) rubber meets the road with MiniArt's latest Industrial Tractor Standard N Mod. 1936/8 in 35th scale. We look at the CADs, kit features & the real tractor in our preview...

February 17, 2026

Preview: Panzerwrecks new book "Panzerdivision Müncheberg: From Formation to Berlin 1945" details...

Forgive us for not having that much on this book as of yet – but the Panzerwrecks team has a new book to be released this year following the Panzerdivision Müncheberg from its inception to the end in Berlin, 1945. See what we have so far in our preview...

February 15, 2026

Preview: Chetnik partisans in WWII & Mountain Division-SS in WWII.

D-Day Miniature Studio goes to the hills of then-Yugoslavia with fighters of the SS & Chetniks. Five figures, singles and sets. We look at their latest 35th-scale set in our preview...

February 13, 2026

Review build & video: 35th scale German 5cm anti-tank gun Pak38 from Tamiya

Clayton gives us his review of Tamiya's recent 35th-scale PaK 38 gun & crew. Building it up & adding a lovely base in his review story & video.

February 12, 2026

Preview: MiniArt's German & Romanian Pilots with Ground Crew Staff in 48th Scale...

For their latest set of 48th-scale flyers, MiniArt released a set of six Romanians & Germans with ground crew & tools. See them in our preview...

February 11, 2026

Preview update: "...And a book?" More info on Takom's new releases

More on Takom's 16th-scale jeep & trailer & the "Big Box" set of T28 / M28 kits PLUS an exclusive book sold only with the big set in our updated preview...

February 10, 2026

Preview: MiniArt's mobile repair wagon – the 35th-scale Werkstattkraftwagen Auf RSO/01

MiniArt's 35th scale Werkstattkraftwagen Auf RSO/01 includes interesting woodwork & a mobile workshop. We have art, profiles, decals, etch & CADs of this interesting kit in our preview...

February 09, 2026

Preview: The 16th scale 1/4 ton truck w/ trailer from Takom...

Takom release CADS of their 16th scale 1/4 ton truck, trailer & driver. See what we can glean from the CADs in our updated preview...

February 08, 2026

Preview: Six releases from Italeri in February...

Six releases from Italeri with equal ground & air participants this month. Check them out in art, plastic, colours, decals & info in our preview...

February 06, 2026

Preview: Takom's 35th scale T28 & M28A1/A2 Super Assault Tank

New information on Takom's T28 & M28 A1/A2 superheavy tank is here. We look at the announcement & the features of these two kits in our preview...

February 05, 2026

Preview: MiniArt's 48th scale P-47M Thunderbolt "Basic Kit" in CAD, features & art...

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

February 04, 2026

Ardennes Miniature's new 35th-scale figures & heads for February...

German StuG crew in winter – four singles, two sets of two & a set of six heads in 35th scale are all-new from Ardennes Miniature in Feb. We take a look at each of them in our preview...

February 02, 2026

Preview: Takom's 35th Doomturtle de-cloaks

The elusive T28/T95 superheavy tank is now the subject of Takom's next release. We look at the announcement & the real "Doomturtle" in our preview...

February 01, 2026

Preview: 48th-scale Wurger & updated Challenger II from Hobbyboss in February...

Both in 48th – a Wurger & an updated Challenger II from Hobbyboss are coming in February. We look at the colours, decals & built-up kit in our preview...

January 30, 2026

Preview: MiniArt offers a new special edition bulldozer.

MiniArt has combined their D7 bulldozer with a crew to work it in their latest special edition. We look at plastic layout, art, decals, profiles & the real things in our preview...

January 29, 2026

Preview: Italeri's full 2026 catalogue release...

We see the full catalogue for 2026 today from Italeri. We add it to our earlier sneak peek at some of their new (& re-released) items featured today in our preview...