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... »

35425 M3 STUART LIGHT TANK, INITIAL PROD.

35465 PANZER CREW 1943-1945

37095 IRAQI T-55 AL FAW/ENIGMA. SOVIET MADE BASE.

38066 TEMPO A400 LIEFERWAGEN. BAKERY VAN

49005 SCAFFOLDINGS

72106 STURMGESCHUTZ III AUSF. G. APRIL 1943 ALKETT PROD.

Restock Items:

16006 PREATORIAN GUARDSMAN II CENTURY A.D.
35332 BRITISH TANK CREW. SPECIAL EDITION

Back to stock items:

35253 Panzerfaust 30/60 Set
35221 Pz.Kpfw.3 Ausf.B w/Crew
35195 U.S. Army Bulldezer
35331 Maybach HL 120 Engine for Panzer III/IV Family w/Repair Crew
35584 East European Home Stuff
35261 Soviet Ammo Boxes w/Shells
37017 T-54A Soviet Medium
37007 T-54-3 Mod. 1951 Interior Kit

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Concept Miniatures 1/10 bust of Brian Johnson of AC/DC

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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Hauler is well known for its detail sets to accompany new releases. The hedgerow cutter for Tamiya’s 1/48 M8 Howitzer Motor Carrier is no exception. This easy, five-piece PE set (the fret measures 1.25”x 1”) adds great detail with minimal effort (great for PE neophytes such as me). That is not to belay the extra detail that this accessory adds to your M8 to break through the Norman bocage.

The bends are easy 90o angles, one per piece. Assembly is simply cut the piece out, sand, bend, and glue (or solder), and can be complete in a few minutes. One of the best aspects of PE is that it can be “damaged” and/or have manufacturing deficiencies built into it; something that is much harder to do in other mediums.

This Hauler detail set will take the Tamiya 1/48 US Howitzer Motor Carrier (HMC) to the next level. The 3” x 5.55”x1” deep box is chock full of two PE frets (2.5”x2” with Parts Nos. 1-30, and 1.5” x 1.5” containing Parts Nos. 1-6 for grills, baskets, and tool clamps) and four resin plugs with Parts Nos. 1-25. The parts arrived safely, with the exception of the two M1 carbines (Part No. 24) that were either short shot or broken in transit.

While the base Tamiya kit is great out of the box, there is always room for more detail, and this Hauler kit does not disappoint, especially in the interior as this is an open top combat vehicle.

Hauler continues to produce high detail PE sets for mainstream models. The U.S. Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 - Grills and Basket set complements the recent Tamiya 1/48 M8 HMC.

Tamiya kits are known for their ease of building and detail. There are some tradeoffs that come with that philosophy, particularly with engine screens and lightweight metal baskets. This PE set fills that void and takes the Tamiya kit to the next level. This PE set contains four engine screens, the rear turret basket and, not mentioned in the packaging or instructions, 24 tool straps (Part Nos. 6), all in a small 1.5” x 1.5” fret.

This series has been around for many years, and they still continue to come out with new volumes, sometimes of little-covered subjects such as this one.

This is a softcover publication, with 44 pages in a nice, high-quality semi-gloss finish and a stiff outer cover. Publishing quality is first-rate, as is the content itself.

Aircraft and History

The MQ-1C, known as “Grey Eagle” is a medium-sized Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Based on the MQ-1 “Predator”, the Grey Eagle is a slightly larger airframe and two additional hardpoints (total of 4) for weapons. The engine was upgraded to aheavy fuel piston engine capable of running jet A compared to aviation gasoline used in the Predator. The primary user for the Grey Eagle is the US Army where the Predator was primarily flown by the USAF and now the US Border protection and CIA operate the Predator..

My love affair with the A-6 began one summer day when I was a boy. Two A-6 Intruders came screaming up the Connecticut coastline while we were at the beach. I suppose they were on a training flight out of the Grumman factory a short distance across Long Island Sound in Calverton NY. Fast forward a few years to 1973 and I had recently arrived at my new duty station of MCAS Cherry Point NC. There on the flight line were A-6’s, lots of them!! Although my squadron were flying TA-4Js Skyhawks, the Intruders next door fascinated me. The bomb loads were staggering and the all-weather capabilities unmatched. Marine A-6’s are the things of legend and to a young Marine the group I was assigned to, MAG-14 had a nice range of aircraft assigned, including the A-6.

Ever wonder how a modeler's passion stays ignited through every meticulous build? Grab your favorite modeling fluid and join Mike and  Kentucky Dave as they traverse the ins and outs of keeping our scale-modeling fires burning. From the details on new P38 book from Detail and Scale to the fascinating finds at HeritageCon, we cover it all. And while we're sharing a toast to our recent endeavors with a delightful black cherry hard cider and a smooth Bulleit bourbon, we'll delve into the importance of crystal-clear model instructions – a heartfelt shout-out to Flyhawk's BT-7 kit for leading by example.

Scale modeling isn't just about the kits; it's about the journey and the community. In this episode, we'll get caught up with our Canadian friend Ian MacAulay at HeritageCon, where we're also joined by the insightful John Chung, who reveals the transformative experience of shifting from space shuttle builds to mastering the F-16. We'll reminisce about the camaraderie at HeritageCon, touch upon the trials of complex armor kit assembly, and ponder over the reflective moments post-completion. Our benchtop adventures are a testament to the joys and lessons learned from each project – something every modeler can resonate with.

To cap it off, we'll share the latest from our benchtops: the completion of a Trumpeter LCM3 kit and the anticipation of fresh enhancements to the SAM model, all thanks to nifty CAD work. We're not just about the models, though; we're also about creative solutions and inspirations, like transforming an imperfect kit into a glossy die-cast toy replica. So, whether you're a seasoned builder or new to the craft, this episode is brimming with the kind of shared wisdom, expertise, and unexpected joys that can only come from true devotees of the hobby.

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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... »

Finally finished this one. Not a bad kit but for some reason it gave me some problems with the fit of some pieces.....probably user error! I used the Eduard masks for the clear parts.......still took me a couple days to mask it!

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... »