International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

IPMS/USA

IPMS/USA

Preview: Special Hobby & CMK kits for February

The Modelling News - Mon, 01/26/2026 - 07:00
Special Hobby has several releases slated for February. Some new, some (re)newed. See them in our preview...Read on... »
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Preview: Two more new kits from Trumpeter in February...

The Modelling News - Sun, 01/25/2026 - 05:29
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... »
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Italeri's Model kit preview 2026

The Modelling News - Sat, 01/24/2026 - 06:17
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... »
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Preview: "Super" new 3D-printed resin sets coming soon...

The Modelling News - Thu, 01/22/2026 - 07:25
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... »
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More essential upgrades for your WWII armour from Rado Miniatures...

The Modelling News - Wed, 01/21/2026 - 07:31
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... »
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Scalecraft prove that Lightnings CAN strike twice...F.6 in 32nd & 48th, 3D-printed kits

The Modelling News - Tue, 01/20/2026 - 07:58
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... »
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Kit countdown... Clayton's top ten upcoming releases of the month...

The Modelling News - Sun, 01/18/2026 - 07:39
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... »
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Preview: New scales, aircraft & machines—MiniArt's 2026 catalogue released.

The Modelling News - Fri, 01/16/2026 - 08:20
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... »
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Preview: Airfix 2026 range releases with new & existing kits...

The Modelling News - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 23:01
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... »
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Test build images: MiniArt's new 48th-scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 - Basic Kit

The Modelling News - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 05:13
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... »
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Preview: Two new kits from Trumpeter in February...

The Modelling News - Tue, 01/13/2026 - 06:35
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... »
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Updated preview: MiniArt's new 48th scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 - Basic Kit

The Modelling News - Fri, 01/09/2026 - 05:20
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... »
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Sprues, colours & markings of MiniArt's new 48th scale Thunderbolt Mk.I. Royal Air Force. Basic Kit...

The Modelling News - Wed, 01/07/2026 - 07:22
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... »
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Preview: Infantrymen from both sides of the "bulge" in 35th scale from Masterbox

The Modelling News - Mon, 01/05/2026 - 21:18
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... »
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Preview: 1/35th scale Vietnam War US Marines M76 "Otter" Riders Set from Gecko Models

The Modelling News - Sat, 01/03/2026 - 06:18
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... »
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Preview: MiniArt's Ventilation Shaft Set in 1/35th scale...

The Modelling News - Thu, 01/01/2026 - 05:45
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... »
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Preview: G7117 Cargo Truck w/Water Trailer from Miniart 35th scale

The Modelling News - Tue, 12/30/2025 - 05:05
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... »
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Test sprues of MiniArt's new 48th scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 - Basic Kit

The Modelling News - Thu, 12/25/2025 - 07:56
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... »
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Preview: 1/35th scale ACV‑P (Amphibious Combat Vehicle – Personnel) from Zimi Model

The Modelling News - Thu, 12/25/2025 - 07:31
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... »
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Preview: Kotare's Spitfire Mk.Ia (Late) ‘Battle of Britain’ in 32nd scale

The Modelling News - Tue, 12/23/2025 - 19:18
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... »
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