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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.

Bravo 6 announce new 1/35 scale figure set

Sunday, May 16th, 2010 Posted in Model News | No Comments »

Based in Russia, Bravo 6 produce incredibly detailed and accurate 1/35 scale figures. Most, if not all, their figures are sculpted by the exceptionally talented Vladimir Demchenko and tend to focus on figures related to the Vietnam War. Their next ...

HobbyBoss announce two new 1/350 scale U-Boats

Friday, May 14th, 2010 Posted in Model News | 1 Comment »

HobbyBoss have announced details of two new 1/350 scale U-Boats, both variations of the Type IX: DKM Navy Type IX-A U-Boat (details ») DKM Navy Type IX-C U-Boat (details ») Follow the links above to head over to the HobbyBoss website, or have ...

Dragon annouce four new 1/35 scale releases in their ’39-’45 series

Thursday, May 13th, 2010 Posted in Model News | No Comments »

Over a busy 24 hours at the Shizuoka Show, Dragon have announced four new 1/35 scale releases in their '39-'45 series: M7 Priest Mid-Production 7.5cm PaK 40/4 auf RSO Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.N w/Winterketten Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf.B Have a look at Dragon's Shizuoka Show page for details ...

Tamiya’s May automotive releases

Monday, May 10th, 2010 Posted in Model News | No Comments »

Tamiya of Japan have a May treat for all automotive modellers, releasing 6 new large and mid scale vehicles: 1/6 scale Yamaha XS1100LG Midnight Special (details ») 1/12 scale Honda RC166 GP Racer (details ») 1/12 scale Martini Brabham BT44B 1975 (details ») 1/20 ...

May figure releases from Pegaso Models

Friday, May 7th, 2010 Posted in Model News | No Comments »

Italy's Pegaso Models have announced their new releases for May 2010. This month Pegaso maintain their favoured historical, rather than contemporary, theme and treat us to two 75mm (1/24 scale) figures and a 200mm (1/9 scale) bust.

Tasca publish development images of their new 1/35 scale M4A3(76)W

Thursday, May 6th, 2010 Posted in Model News | No Comments »

Tasca, long regard as one of the most accurate model companies around and widely respected for their M4 Sherman models, have published development images of their new Sherman release. The M4A3 (76)W version of the M4 Sherman had a redesigned ...

HobbyBoss announce a new 1/35 scale Land Rover

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 Posted in Model News | No Comments »

Following hot on the heals of Accurate Armour's Jackal and Coyote releases, HobbyBoss have announced details of a new 1/35 scale tooling of the Land Rover Wolf with WMIK. Check out the photos of this excellent looking model over on ...

Cyber Hobby announce 1/48 scale Messerschmitt Bf110 D-3

Monday, May 3rd, 2010 Posted in Model News | 1 Comment »

Cyber Hobby have announced a limited edition 1/48 scale Messerschmitt Bf110 D-3 as part of their 'Master Series' range. This release is based on the existing Dragon kit, but comes complete with engine details and other refinements.

Airfix release HMS Illustrious in 1/350 scale

Saturday, May 1st, 2010 Posted in Model News | No Comments »

Airfix have announced the release of a new tooling of the current HMS Illustrious in 1/350 scale. This model builds to an impressive 60cm long from over 270 pieces, and the kit comes complete with paints, brushes and ...
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