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

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

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... »
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Two WWII giants of land & sea from Trumpeter in June

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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... »
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Preview: Lathe Machine from MiniArt in 35th scale

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

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

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... »
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Preview: MiniArt's 1/35th scale US Tank Chassis Repair Crew

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 04:22
A perfect companion piece for your new M3 light tank release & engine repair crew, this new set of two figures, tools & accessories from MiniArt look to finish the repair job! We take a look at them in our preview.Read on... »
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Vallejo publishing's "Diorama - Construction and Painting Techniques" by Marcel Ackle

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 08:11
A new book from Vallejo publishing, "Diorama - Construction and Painting Techniques" by Marcel Ackle looks to show you his knowledge on the subject in an easy to read step by step technique book. We look at what's inside in our preview...Read on... »
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Two schemes for your Scooter: Magic Factory's 48th scale A-4M Skyhawk kit w/colour profiles...

Mon, 04/08/2024 - 07:43
Magic Factory has updated us with news on the revised schemes for their latest 48th scale A-4M kit. We look at what's new in our preview today...Read on... »
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Preview: MiniArt's 1/35th scale US Army K-51 Radio Truck with trailer..

Mon, 04/08/2024 - 05:10
MiniArt's new K-51 Radio Truck with Trailer. This kit is without the interior for a faster build with four colourful post WWII markings from around the globe included. We look at the kit and the real truck/trailer that feature in this boxing in our preview...Read on... »
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Preview: Six releases for Italeri in April...

Sat, 04/06/2024 - 07:36
An upgraded Fiat, A DAF rig, a Tiger, Panther, Greyhound & a longnose in 72nd are the latest kits from Italeri in April - We look at the artwork, sprues, parts & decal/marking choices in our preview...Read on... »
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Video review guide Pt II: Clayton's build of Takom's 35th scale Tiger I "late" 2 in 1 kit with ATOM shades...

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 07:19
The painting of an unusual Tiger is the subject of Clayton's video review today. See his continuing work on Takom's Tiger I Late-Production with the new ATOM paints from AMMO under the microscope. Weathering is next, but strap in to watch his video of how he applied the shades to his kit today...Read on... »
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