International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

IPMS/USA

IPMS/USA

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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Preview: Meng's 48th scale F-4E AUP Fighter (Hellenic Air Force)

The Modelling News - Mon, 12/22/2025 - 05:58
We have seen Meng's Turkish Terminator; now it is the turn of the Hellenic Air Force in the form of the F-4E AUP in 1/48th scale. We have details of the kit & the real aircraft in our preview...Read on... »
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MiniArt's new 48th scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 - Basic Kit

The Modelling News - Fri, 12/19/2025 - 08:05
Art, features & CADs of this new boxing of MiniArt's 1/48th scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 "Basic Kit". Check it out in our preview...Read on... »
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Preview: Four releases from Italeri in December...

The Modelling News - Thu, 12/18/2025 - 19:03
Four releases from Italeri with three Italian icons (& four German aces) this month. Check them out in art, plastic, colours, decals & info in our preview...Read on... »
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Preview: Airfix' Bristol Bulldog Mk.IIA in 1/48th scale

The Modelling News - Mon, 12/15/2025 - 05:05
Airfix has released news of their 1/48th scale Bristol Bulldog Mk.IIA. New parts & decals make this an "A" model. Art & details in our preview...Read on... »
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Preview: The civilian (updated) version of the 35th scale U.S. Tow Truck G506 from MiniArt

The Modelling News - Wed, 12/10/2025 - 05:58
The reprint of MiniArt's 35th scale U.S. Tow Truck G506 has been added to with some workshop equipment to really make this a working truck. See colours, new parts & CADs in our preview...Read on... »
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Preview: Zimi Model's 35th-Scale Stryker M1296 ICV-Dragoon W/ESA MWO Upgrade

The Modelling News - Wed, 12/10/2025 - 04:24
Zimi Model has updated the moulds & added new parts to their Stryker kit to make this Stryker M1296 ICV-Dragoon w/ESA MWO Upgrade. We look at the art, features & the machines in our preview...Read on... »
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Preview update: Colours parts & MiniArt's 35th-scale M3 Stuart Hybrid Tank

The Modelling News - Mon, 12/08/2025 - 05:53
We have more details on MiniArt's M3 Stuart Hybrid light tank in 35th scale. Sprues, colours & decals to add to the CADs & features of the kit in our preview...Read on... »
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