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Preview: Takom's 35th scale T28 & M28A1/A2 Super Assault Tank

Fri, 02/06/2026 - 07:28
New information on Takom's T28 & M28 A1/A2 superheavy tank is here. We look at the announcement & the features of these two kits in our preview...Read on... »
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Preview: MiniArt's 48th scale P-47M Thunderbolt "Basic Kit" in CAD, features & art...

Thu, 02/05/2026 - 06:01
MiniArt's new 1/48th scale P-47M is with us in box art & CAD form. We look at their second "M" model release, the box art & the markings in real life in our preview...Read on... »
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Ardennes Miniature's new 35th-scale figures & heads for February...

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 05:54
German StuG crew in winter – four singles, two sets of two & a set of six heads in 35th scale are all-new from Ardennes Miniature in Feb. We take a look at each of them in our preview...Read on... »
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Preview: Takom's 35th Doomturtle de-cloaks

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 06:48
The elusive T28/T95 superheavy tank is now the subject of Takom's next release. We look at the announcement & the real "Doomturtle" in our preview...Read on... »
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Preview: 48th-scale Wurger & updated Challenger II from Hobbyboss in February...

Sun, 02/01/2026 - 04:55
Both in 48th – a Wurger & an updated Challenger II from Hobbyboss are coming in February. We look at the colours, decals & built-up kit in our preview...Read on... »
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Preview: MiniArt offers a new special edition bulldozer.

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 05:13
MiniArt has combined their D7 bulldozer with a crew to work it in their latest special edition. We look at plastic layout, art, decals, profiles & the real things in our preview...Read on... »
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Preview: Italeri's full 2026 catalogue release...

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 06:26
We see the full catalogue for 2026 today from Italeri. We add it to our earlier sneak peek at some of their new (& re-released) items featured today in our preview...Read on... »
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Preview: MiniArt's 35th scale Kfz.2 German Radio Car Type 170VK

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 06:45
MiniArt adds to their Mercedes 170V series with this Kfz.2 German Radio Car Type 170VK in 1/35th scale. We look at the art, CADs, features & real thing in our preview today...Read on... »
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Preview: Das Werk's six of the best for Nuremberg...

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 06:07
For a while Das Werk have been teasing the number "6" in their social pages; today we find out what this is about with six new releases announced in Nuremberg. See them in our preview...Read on... »
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Preview: Special Hobby & CMK kits for February

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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.

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...

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

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...

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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