IPMS LogoInternational Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

IPMS LogoInternational Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

IPMS LogoIPMS/USA

IPMS LogoIPMS/USA

Preview: 48th scale F-104A (Early) Backdate Set from Hypersonic Models

The Modelling News - Sat, 04/27/2024 - 10:39
Hypersonic Models create excellent update sets & full model kits for your fast jet kits. Today we look at the very detailed new 1/48th scale F-104A (Early) backdate set for the Kinetic kit in our preview... Read on... »
Categories: News

Takom add to their re-issued 35th scale Object 279 with NBC Commando

The Modelling News - Fri, 04/26/2024 - 07:54
Takom has already given us the Object 279 in 72nd & 35th scale. But this kit in the larger scale is long out of print. They have re-released the kit - this time with an NBC commando to escort it. Very fitting. We look at the CADs for the kit in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News

Preview: MiniArt's new StuH 42 Ausf. G Early Prod. A short-barrelled StuH...

The Modelling News - Fri, 04/26/2024 - 06:35
MiniArt has continued their 1/72nd scale range with the new StuH 42 Ausf. G Early Prod. A short-barrelled StuH, this will attract plenty of modellers after the high quality in a smaller kit. We look at the art & CADs in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News

Test shot build of Magic Factory's 48th scale A-4M Skyhawk ...

The Modelling News - Thu, 04/25/2024 - 07:01
The second test shot build of Magic Factory's new 48th scale A-4M kit is with us in new images of the kit built up. We look at the kit just prior to release today...Read on... »
Categories: News

Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer Prague May 1945 in 1/35th scale from Snowman Model preview...

The Modelling News - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 11:21
The Hetzers Jagdpanzer 38t's that were liberated by the Czech resistance in the Prague uprising in 1945 are the subject of Snowman Model's next 1/35th scale release. We look at the real things & the kit features in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News

Preview: MiniArt's Modern Café Visitors in 35th scale bring your scenes up to date...

The Modelling News - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 06:26
MiniArt has been great in supplying plastic figures of civilians for WWII-era settings. Today they branch out to give us more contemporary people with this set "Modern Café Visitors" in 1/35th scale. We see them in colours & plastic sprues in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News

Two WWII giants of land & sea from Trumpeter in June

The Modelling News - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 11:00
An early, large-scale Tiger II & the USS Midway from WWII era are the subjects of Trumpeter's two releases of June. We look at the info, art, colours & built-up test kits in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News

Preview: 1/350th scale PLAN Type054B Frigate from Magic Factory sails into view...

The Modelling News - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 06:31
Magic Factory continue their range of ships in cement-free construction from pre-coloured plastic. A shortcut to many, but surely not an inconvenience - we take a look at their 350th scale kit in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News

Preview: MiniArt's 35th scale M3 Stuart "Early Production" with a full interior....

The Modelling News - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 05:53
The third boxing of MiniArt's new M3 Stuart light tank gives us the "Early Production" with a full interior. We look at the art & CADs in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News

Build Guide Pt II: URAL-4320 in 1/72nd scale from ICM

The Modelling News - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 09:02
We present the second part of Andy King's build of the 72nd scale URAL-4320 truck from ICM. He tackles the complex digital camo decals, painting & weathering in Pt. II today...Read on... »
Categories: News

HobbyBoss Apr 2024 News

Model Builder International News - Fri, 04/19/2024 - 13:11

1:35 PLA 59 Medium Tank ITEM No.: 84548

1:35 V300 90mm Cockerill Gun ITEM No.: 84573

1:700 Olympic ITEM No.: 83421

 

HobbyLink International
Hoblylink International Shop
eBay Store

Categories: News

Inbox & video build review: M2A2 Bradley ODS from Magic Factory

The Modelling News - Fri, 04/19/2024 - 04:30
Clayton from Workbench Hobbies has the first part of his build & review of the M2A2 ODS SA IFV in 35th scale from Magic Factory for us today. We look at some sprues before watching how it all goes together in Pt.I of his video...Read on... »
Categories: News

Preview update: 1/35th scale Opel Blitz 3t truck "military service" from MiniArt.

The Modelling News - Thu, 04/18/2024 - 07:09
Today we see the completed build of MiniArt's new Opel Blitz 3t truck in 1/35th scale. You can see a lot about the model from a simple build without paint. This one scrubs up OK in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News

Preview: A new 16th scale Sherman from I love Kit in April...

The Modelling News - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 09:05
I Love Kit's latest release is the 1/16th scale M4A1 Sherman. We look at the art, decals, marking choices & built test shots in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News

35400 German 7.5cm Anti-tank Gun Pak 40. Mid Prod. With Field Artillery Crew from MiniArt

The Modelling News - Tue, 04/16/2024 - 08:58
MiniArt's combination of their 7.5cm anti-tank gun & crew in a combined set in 1/35th scale. We look at the gun, the schemes & the sprue layout in our preview today...Read on... »
Categories: News

Masterbox's three new sets from America's wild frontier in May

The Modelling News - Mon, 04/15/2024 - 11:02
We look at some mortal combat, Daniel-less Mohicans & see a gold digger's loaded ass in Masterbox's two kits of May. We look at the two sets and the stories behind them in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News

Preview: Lathe Machine from MiniArt in 35th scale

The Modelling News - Sat, 04/13/2024 - 08:28
MiniArt powers our dioramas with new plastic kits that were previously only the space of resin & obscure kit makers. This massive lathe is their latest workshop accessory in 1/35th scale. We look at it in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News

Hasegawa Apr 2024 News

Model Builder International News - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 18:57

1/48 F-104 STARFIGHTER (C Version) “VIETNAM WAR 479th Tactical Fighter Wing”
Scale … 1:48
Item no … 07533(07533)
Estimated No. of parts … 143
Category … Modern U.S. Jet Fighter
Size length …367mm width …160mm

Markings
1) U.S.A.F. 479th Tactical Fighter Wing Code: 70928
2) U.S.A.F. 479th Tactical Fighter Wing Code: [70925:Smoke II]

1/72 F-15J EAGLE™ “304SQ NAHA SPECIAL MARKING 2023”
Scale … 1:72
Item no … 02469(02469)
Estimated No. of parts … 140
Category … Modern U.S. Jet Fighter
Size length …267mm width …179mm

Markings
J.A.S.D.F. 9AW 304SQ “304SQ NAHA SPECIAL MARKING 2023” Code: 945 (42-8945) Naha A.B. Dec.,2023

1/200 E-767™ AWACS “Airborne Warning & Control Wing 40th ANNIVERSARY”
Scale … 1:200
Item no … 10860(10860)
Estimated No. of parts … 50
Category … Japanese Airbone Early Warning and Control
Size length …242.5mm width …239mm

Markings
J.A.S.D.F. “Airborne Warning & Control Wing 602SQ 40th anniv.” special marking Code: 501(64-3501) Dec., 2023

1/72 Kawasaki T-4 BLUE IMPULSE “Acro View”
Scale … 1:72
Item no … SP593(52753)
Estimated No. of parts … 67
Category … Japanese Jet Trainer
Size length …181mm width …138mm
*Bonus: A postcard is included.

Markings
J.A.S.D.F. aerobatic team “BLUE IMPULSE” 2023

1/72 Kyushu J7W2 INTERCEPTOR FIGHTER SHINDENKAI “352nd Flying Group”
Scale … 1:72
Item no … 02468(02468)
Estimated No. of parts … 42
Category … WWII Japanese Interceptor
Size length …131mm width …154mm

Markings
1) I.J.N. 352nd N.F.G. Code: 352-90 1947 (Imaginable marking)
2) I.J.N. 352nd N.F.G. Code: 352-97 1947 (Imaginable marking)
3) Luftwaffe Yellow-14 1947 (Imaginable marking)

HobbyLink International
Hoblylink International Shop
eBay Store

Categories: News

New etch & 3-D printed improvements for your kits from Rado Miniatures in April

The Modelling News - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 11:52
Rado Miniatures have brand new 3-D printed wheels for your Morris & 8-Rad vehicles, mesh grilles, insignia & MG's for your tank hunters already on sale We look at them in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News

Build sequence preview: 35th scale Sd.Kfz. 234/2 "Puma" Schwerer Panzerspähwagen full interior kit from MiniArt.

The Modelling News - Thu, 04/11/2024 - 07:57
A bit of a break with the norm today as we see MiniArt's new Puma armoured car in a build sequence from their designer. We look at the major parts of the construction of the full interior kit going together in our preview...Read on... »
Categories: News