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New Eduard 1/48 scale aircraft

Sunday, July 18th, 2010 Posted in Model News | No Comments »

Eduard have announced two new 1/48 scale aircraft kits for July. First up is the Albatros D.III Oeffag 25, which comes complete with pre-coloured photo-etch parts, express painting masks and decals from Cartograph. Next, Eduard offer a 'Weekend Edition' of ...

Fantastic Plastic announce a AT-99 Scorpion Gunship

Thursday, July 1st, 2010 Posted in Model News | No Comments »

In another sci-fi related release, Fantastic Plastic have announced a 1/72 scale resin kit of the AT-99 Scorpion Gunship as seen in the film Avatar. Despite a pocket-busting $70 price tag, this does look rather nice -- head over to ...

Moebius Models announce a 1/32 scale Battlestar Galactica Colonial Viper

Thursday, June 24th, 2010 Posted in Model News | 2 Comments »

Moebius Models have announced a 1/32 scale Battlestar Galactica Colonial Viper MKII. Check out the box and assembled kit pictures below, or head over the the Moebius product page for more details. This kit is also now available from the ...

AMP Miniatures release 120mm British Paratrooper, 1944

Monday, June 7th, 2010 Posted in Model News | No Comments »

AMP Miniatures have announced the release of a new 120mm figure, a British Paratrooper in Jump Order, 1944 (product AMP-6). The figure represents a Corporal of the Parachute regiment wearing full jump order prior to jumping during operation Overlord in ...

Hasegawa announce 3 new 1/32 and 1/48 scale aircraft

Sunday, June 6th, 2010 Posted in Model News | No Comments »

Japanese kit manufacturer Hasegawa have announced three new 1/32 and 1/48 scale aircraft for June. First up is a 1/32 scale P-47 Thunderbolt, which mainly features new nose art declares. Next, we are treated to the Messerschmitt Bf106F-4 Trop. This ...

Bravo 6 announce three new 1/35 scale figures

Friday, June 4th, 2010 Posted in Model News | No Comments »

Bravo 6 have announced three more 1/35 scale figures in their incredibly detailed and accurate Vietnam range. The three figures are U.S.M.C. (4) "Blooper" Tet'68 (B6-35030), U.S.M.C. (5) "Sharpshooter" Tet'68 (B6-35031) and U.S. Military Cameraman Nam'68 (B6-35032). All are cast ...

Academy announce 1/32 scale F-16I Sufa

Sunday, May 30th, 2010 Posted in Model News | 3 Comments »

Korean model maker Academy have released a 1/32 scale F-16I Sufa, the Israeli two-seater version of the famous F-16. This partly retooled kit comes complete with two figures for the detailed two-seat cockpit, photo etched parts and decals by Cartograf. ...

Great Wall Hobby announce 1/35 scale 12.8cm K44 L/55 AT Gun

Friday, May 28th, 2010 Posted in Model News | 1 Comment »

Great Wall Hobby (the plastic model kit arm of Lionroar, the after market specialist), have announced a 1/35 scale 12.8cm K44 L/55 AT Gun, due for release in June. This impressive artillery piece was produced late in the war and ...

Bronco announce two new 1/35 scale releases

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 Posted in Model News | No Comments »

Following hot on the heals of Dragon's recent announcements, Bronco have also provided details of two new kits, both in 1/35 scale. Bronco are a relatively new manufacturer in the plastic model scene, however they are quickly creating a reputation ...

Academy announce two new 1/48 scale aircraft

Friday, May 21st, 2010 Posted in Model News | 1 Comment »

Academy have announced their May releases as two new 1/48 scale aircraft: Bf109T-2 Messerschmitt MiG-21MF "Polish Air Force" Both kits have either resin or photo-etch extras included, as well as Cartograf printed decal sets. Head off to the Academy website for more details ...

Hasegawa announce three new 1/72 German WWII aircraft

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 Posted in Model News | 1 Comment »

In a busy week for model manufactures, Hasegawa announce three new 1/72 German WWII aircraft: Junkers Ju88G-6 "Nachtjager" (details ») Junkers Ju188A/E (details ») Heinkel He111Z "Zwilling" (details ») Following the links above to Hasegawa's product pages or check out the details ...

Bilek announce two new 1/35 scale UAZ-452s in styrene

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 Posted in Model News | No Comments »

Bilek, an relatively obscure Czech manufacturer, have recently announced two new kits in plastic and photo-etch that are sure to be winners with 1/35 scale modellers, especially those looking for modern civilian type vehicles to add to their dioramas.
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