News
Preview: Special Hobby & CMK kits for February
Special Hobby has several releases slated for February. Some new, some (re)newed. See them in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News
Preview: Two more new kits from Trumpeter in February...
Trumpeter has two more kits for February – the M1133 Stryker MEV in 72nd & the sweet Buccaneer S.2D in 48th scale. We have colours, decals & built-up kits in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News
Italeri's Model kit preview 2026
There is a strong Italian theme in the newest 2026 releases from Italeri before we get the full catalogue. We have a sneak peek at some of their new (& re-released) items featured today in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News
Preview: "Super" new 3D-printed resin sets coming soon...
Red Fox are extending into 3D-printed parts to suit some of your favourite kits. They are kicking off with parts for the Super Hornet & Growler in 32nd scale. We have a short look at what's coming in our preview.Read on... »
Categories: News
More essential upgrades for your WWII armour from Rado Miniatures...
Rado Miniatures' latest sets include front wheels for the Sd.Kfz 251 halftrack, corrections for the US M10/36 & a pair of guns & upgrades for your Hetzer or StuG, amongst others. They are all on his website now; check them out in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News
Scalecraft prove that Lightnings CAN strike twice...F.6 in 32nd & 48th, 3D-printed kits
Scalecraft Studios have announced the development of their first scale model kit: the English Electric Lightning F.6 in both 1/48 and 1/32 scales. 3D printed with accessories from Red Fox, we have some details on the kit so far in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News
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...Read on... »
Categories: News
Preview: New scales, aircraft & machines—MiniArt's 2026 catalogue released.
MiniArt has just released their 2026 catalogue, exposing some of their new releases for the forthcoming year. New scales, aircraft & vehicles dominate the highlights of the new releases & everything you have already seen in their latest brochure.Read on... »
Categories: News
Preview: Airfix 2026 range releases with new & existing kits...
It's the middle of January, so that can only mean one thing: Airfix has their 2026 launch ready to go! We look at their new, adapted, & re-introduced kits in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News
Test build images: MiniArt's new 48th-scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 - Basic Kit
We add test shot build images to the profiles, decals, test sprues, art, features & CADs of MiniArt's 1/48th scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 "Basic Kit". It looks very nice indeed. See it in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News
Preview: Two new kits from Trumpeter in February...
Trumpeter's two kits of February – the 350th Italian Heavy Cruiser Pola & 35th scale British Challenger- I Mk. 3 are their latest. We have colours, decals & a built-up kit in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News
Updated preview: MiniArt's new 48th scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 - Basic Kit
Side profiles & decals added to the test shot sprue, art, features & CADs of MiniArt's 1/48th scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 "Basic Kit" in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News
Sprues, colours & markings of MiniArt's new 48th scale Thunderbolt Mk.I. Royal Air Force. Basic Kit...
We have had plenty of U.S., a free French jug & an RAF bubbletop, but now MiniArt releases their Thunderbolt Mk.I, Royal Air Force – basic kit in 1/48th scale. We have the parts, the colours & decals in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News
Preview: Infantrymen from both sides of the "bulge" in 35th scale from Masterbox
Masterbox's new WWII infantrymen from both sides of the "bulge" in an infantry dogfight double. Both sets are in our preview today...Read on... »
Categories: News
Preview: 1/35th scale Vietnam War US Marines M76 "Otter" Riders Set from Gecko Models
Gecko model has a great new set to go along with their popular M76 from the Vietnam War era. These 1/35th scale set of US Marines M76 "Otter" Riders will be sought after. We look at the test build figures in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News
Preview: MiniArt's Ventilation Shaft Set in 1/35th scale...
MiniArt's accessories are filling the gaps in modellers' arsenals at a rapid rate – today we have a ventilation shaft set in 1/35th scale plastic for you to look at. This might not seem so exciting, but we'd bet you will pick up a set to detail your new building diorama. We look at the kit contents in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News
Preview: G7117 Cargo Truck w/Water Trailer from Miniart 35th scale
MiniArt has combined their G7117 Cargo Truck & "Buffalo" Water Trailer to make a great new set. We see the art, markings, sprue layout & profiles in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News
Test sprues of MiniArt's new 48th scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 - Basic Kit
Today we add the test shot sprues to the art, features & CADs of this new boxing of MiniArt's 1/48th scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 "Basic Kit" in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News
Preview: 1/35th scale ACV‑P (Amphibious Combat Vehicle – Personnel) from Zimi Model
Zimi Model has a brand new tool of the US Marine's machine, the ACV‑P (Amphibious Combat Vehicle – Personnel). We look at the kit's art, features, the machines in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News
Preview: Kotare's Spitfire Mk.Ia (Late) ‘Battle of Britain’ in 32nd scale
Kotare Models delivers a Festivus surprise with the announcement of the Spitfire Mk. 1a, late production, in 32nd scale. We look at the three BoB markings, the real kites & the kit's features & pre-order bonus in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News
