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

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 09:34
We have seen MiniArt's new Opel Blitz 3t truck in CAD & art, but today we get to see not only the plastic being assembled, but the colour profiles of the six contenders in our updated preview...Read on... »
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Preview: Special Hobby & CMK kits for April...

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 08:49
Special Hobby & CMK's latest kits for April look like they have plenty of detail & great colour choices. We have picked the most interesting to show you in our preview...Read on... »
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Colours & markings of MiniArt's new 48th scale P-47D-25-RE in Free French Air Force...

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 06:28
We go continental next with MiniArt's Free French jug! The 1/48th scale  P-47D-28RE Thunderbolt. Free French Air Force kit in colours & plastic are in queued in our preview today...Read on... »
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The best & latest in modern military & models in the latest Abrams Squad #42...

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 08:07
We look forward to the new editions of Abrams Squad. One of the magazines that is dedicated to modern warfare diorama scenarios. We have info & images of what to expect in issue #42 in our preview...Read on... »
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Review: 3D-Printed Aircraft Missiles from FAB Scale in 1/48th...

Sun, 03/31/2024 - 08:11
A new company - "Fab Scale" has launched with a bunch of new 3-D printed accessories & items for your 48th scale jets. The AMRAAM, HARM & Sidewinders are just three we will review today...Read on... »
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Preview: The senior span U-2 & Katyusha from Hobbyboss in May

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 22:32
The senior span U-2R & Deuce-and-a-half Katyusha are the subjects of Hobbyboss' May items. We look at the sprues, colours, decals & build up kits in our preview...Read on... »
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R2 Miniatures new crew & weapon sets for your US Army attack choppers....

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 21:42
R2 Miniatures have released several crew & weapon upgrade sets to suit your US Army helicopters like the AH-64 Apache & OH-58 Kiowa Warriors in 1/35th scale. We look at them in our preview...Read on... »
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Preview: Generator PE-95 with Fuel Tanks from Miniart in 35th scale

Thu, 03/28/2024 - 05:08
MiniArt continue to power our diorama scenes with new equipment that was once considered off topic. The ubiquitous PE-95 Generator is their latest obscurity brought to plastic. Previously sold with their radio truck. This one comes with extra fuel tanks. We look at it in our preview...Read on... »
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Build Guide Pt I: URAL-4320 in 1/72nd scale from ICM

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 22:36
One of the workhorses of the Ukrainian armed forces, the URAL-4320 truck is Andy King's latest build. See how this 72nd scale truck from ICM goes together in Pt.I of his build....Read on... »
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Preview: Meng's 35th scale Merkava Mk.4M w/roof mounted slat armour

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 02:43
Meng have added the "cope cage" to their Merkava Mk.4M to bring it up with the latest adaptation on the battlefield. We look at the features of the Meng kit in CAD in our preview...Read on... »
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