International Plastic Modelers' Society / USA

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Preview: MiniArt's combo kit - 35th scale Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf. D/B with Crew From MiniArt

The Modelling News - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 06:08
Miniart has combined their 1/35th scale Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf. D/B kit with two tankers to populate it. See what's inside in our preview...Read on... »
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Episode 183: Realistic vs Artistic + Rocky Mountain Expo

Plastic Posse Podcast - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 00:00

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Jensen is missing, so four of the five of us are here for a fun, straightforward (albeit shorter) episode on Models and Model Show trends in the hobby. Are artistic models ruling the roost in 2026, or do more realistic models own the day? Why? What are some of the factors that cause the hobby to lean one way or the other?

Also, Scott talks about the Upcoming Rocky Mountain Expo being held this weekend May 22/23, 2026 in Salt Lake City, UT. Why is RME different and what are more of the core values that make it unique compared to other shows in the US?

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As this is a relatively new and unknown combat vehicle, Wikipedia provided some background: “The K808/806 White Tiger (Korean: 백호 "Baekho", Hanja: 白虎) wheeled armored personnel carrier (APC) is family of 8×8 and 6×6 armored vehicles. Developed by...

Landing Page Reviews - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 00:00

As this is a relatively new and unknown combat vehicle, Wikipedia provided some background:

“The K808/806 White Tiger (Korean: 백호 "Baekho", Hanja: 白虎) wheeled armored personnel carrier (APC) is family of 8×8 and 6×6 armored vehicles. Developed by Hyundai Rotem as a private venture in 2012, the Korean Army declared a plan to acquire 600 6×6 and 8×8 wheeled APCs in order to help build rapid response forces modeled after U.S. Stryker combat brigades.

Scale Aircraft Conversions (SAC) has provided the IPMS reviewer corps with a set of 1/48th scale metal landing gear for UMa’s AV-8B Harrier II Plus. These parts are drop-in replacements and provide a more robust landing gear set given its metal...

Landing Page Reviews - Wed, 05/20/2026 - 00:00

Scale Aircraft Conversions (SAC) has provided the IPMS reviewer corps with a set of 1/48th scale metal landing gear for UMa’s AV-8B Harrier II Plus. These parts are drop-in replacements and provide a more robust landing gear set given its metal properties.

In The Package

The metal pieces are packaged in a clear blister package with cardboard backing. No instructions are provided.

Review:

The metal landing gear set is used as drop-in replacements for the kit parts as noted:

Nose Gear: C1, D20, D21, and D26

Rear Gear: D9 and D17

Wingtip Outrigger Gear: D15, D16, D18, and D19

The metal used is malleable and has some give to allow for any minor bending if needed. Also, seam lines will need to be cleaned up prior to painting just like the plastic kit parts.

Preview: Revell to release a 32nd scale Harrier GR.3 in 2027

The Modelling News - Tue, 05/19/2026 - 22:16
Teased & hinted at (with varying effectiveness) & revealed today - Revell's "Project Harrier" in 1/32nd scale is on the way...Read on... »
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