One of the more interesting 'crossovers' between Armor and Aviation is undoubtedly the area of Gliders. Now, a new subject in 1/35th scale has been released from a new company - Penguin Models

This is is one of these stories which is based on around a line of text and one image. However, that said, this is potentially VERY interesting indeed...

In the last few years, it is no exaggeration to say that acrylics have taken over from enamels as the primary choice for modellers. Jadar Models in Poland, has launched an exclusive new range of acrylics with the Czech company, Agama

The VLS 'label' Warriors, have announced three more 1/35th scale resin figres...

After posting a number of News stories which for some reason contained a LOT of Allied material, it's nice to do a photo-report on even more German figures - the recent releases in 1/35th scale from Pegaso

Dragon Models Limited has just announced its latest (and very welcome) Premium Edition kit in 1/35th scale...

Well, now I've got your attention, what this actually is, is a new set to correct the inaccurate drive on the Tamiya Half.track kits...

In the third (and final) report on the Australian manufacturer Firestorm, we take an obverview of some of their recent products for diorama builders.

In the second of three reports on recent releases from the Australian manufacturer, Firestorm, the attention turns to some VERY useful figure releases...

It's been a good while since I did a News report on the products of the Australian manufacturer Firestorm. Now, with this update, six new products have been announced...

A number of months ago, I ran a story on a new initiative by the well-known figurist and Diorama builder, Douglas Lee - Doug's Original's. Now, it seems as if his range has expanded considerably with more figures.

The Korean manufacturer, Legend Productions, has just announced three new releases - with some particularly good news for Allied Modelers...

The Chinese AM Manufacturer, Voyager Model, have recently announced a series of new releases. The majority are in 1/35th scale, however, there are some for 1/48th scale....

One of these hugely irritating items on AFVs, are adding wing/vision mirrors. They never look quite convincing... Now help is at hand with a considerable range of new mirrors in 1/35th scale from Echelon Fine Details....

The Czech manufacturer, Real Model has just sent us images of their latest 1/35th scale releases.

There is a 'mini-revival' going on at the moment in fascinating area of Early-war French armor. Much of it has inevitably been sparked by Tamiya's Char B1 Bis in 1/35th scale although other manufacturers such as Bronco and Trumpeter have also produced subjects. The continuing problem remains with reference material - Editions Du Barbotin with their excellent Trackstory series, seem to be doing their best to fill the void...

The increasingly well-known (and well-received) manufacturer, MiniArt, has just sent us details of their september release schedule...

Back in december, the first indications surfaced that Dragon Models would be doing a series of vehicles based on the Sd Kfz. 234 chassis, now comes news of the third of these releases - the 234/2 'Puma in 1/35th scale.

In one of these excellent moments which make the life of a News Editor just a liitle easier, Dragon Models have just been kind enough to send us the first images of the NEXT figure set in 1/35th scale...

This is one of those stories which got 'missed' during my absence from the site in July (and half of August). Formation Models have began producing a series of update sets for Academy's M3 Lee in 1/35th scale....

A few days ago, I ran a story on Dragon Models' release schedule for October 2006. Amongst these new releases, I mentioned (briefly) the Nashorn. Now we're able to present in some depth, details and images of a long-awaited kit....

The Czech AM manunufacturer Eduard, have just announced their latest releases for september. Once again, the majority are for 1/35th scale although there are a good number of interesting looking updates in 1/48th and 1/72nd scale as well...

There was a degree of consternation, when the epitome of plastic modelling Airfix, was announced to be in serious financial difficulties. Now, it seems some hope is on the horizon....

With the plethora of new 1/35th (and 1/72nd) vehicle kits coming out for modern USMC vehicles, much of the information is rather dispersed... Therefore, it's good to see more photo-documentation on the ròle of the USMC and in particular their vehicles in Operation Iraqi Freedom...

The Hong-Kong based manufacturer, LionMarc Model Designs is, not perhaps, one of those After-Market manufacturers who get all the attention they deserve.. The company has a good and very interesting range of barrels, tracksets and update sets. Here are some of their latest releases....

Tamiya did an extraordinarily brave thing by giving us the Char B1 Bis in 1/35th scale. However, they didn't give us the 'complete' package which, fortunately, for the AM people has left a lot of room for manoeuvre...

The Korean manufacturer Legend Productions is listing four new releases, all in 1/35th scale, with some emphasis on the the company's 'core' interest - IDF vehicles in 1/35th scale...

Bison Decals have announced three new decal sheets of particular interest to those who model USMC vehicles...

Dragon Models Limited have just announced their release plans for October 2006. Once again releases in both 1/35th and 1/72nd scale are being listed. Also worth noting, is a re-release which the Allied Armor modellers will find both useful and welcome...

Real Models have announced 2 new kits. The M816 5ton Medium Wrecker, and the M817 5ton Dump Truck.

Aftermarket Armor are offering another useful discount for Armorama customers...

The two new publications from Concord are continuations of series' started several months ago. Both will be highly-useful additions to those who rely heavily on contemporary images....

This new system from Modelling Zenith looks set to revolutionize the application of PE! No soldering, easy application, and a super-strong result!

With the interest which has been re-generated over Trumpeter's BR52in 1/35th scale and the increasing range of railroad-related artillery and rolling stock, there still remains a nagging problem - railroad track in the appropriate scale...

September 2006 will see a positive flood of new armor and figure releases in both 1/35th and 1/72nd scale from Dragon Models.

The U.S. figure comapany, Alpine Miniatures, has just announced two, new, 1/35th scale figures.

The Polish manufacturer 'par excellence' in replacement barrels and other useful accesory sets, has announced their latest releases - principally in 1/35th scale although those who work in 1/48th and 1/72nd scale will also find something of interest...

Miroslav Hraban of Real Model has just announced that his new kit is ready to ship!

Miroslav Hraban has just informed us that his new website is up and running!

SB Models has just released a update set for the Bronco Comet

Desert modelers, Jungle modelers, Middle east conflict modelers, IDF, OIF, Vietnammodelers. the new Dutch Company DioramaWorld offers you Palm Tree Trunks in the scale 1:35 or 54 mm

Here's Dragon part 4 of the inside story on their ne Smart Kit.

The latest of the 'Inside Story's' from Dragon

Tank Workshop is releasing new kits to upgrade and convert the AFV Club M36 Jackson (35058).

Dragon are releasing a series of articles leading up to the release of the first in the 'Smart Kit' series - the Panther G

Dragon are going to release a series of articles leading up to the release of the first in the 'Smart Kit' series - the Panther G

Well here it is! The first in a new series of 'Smart' models from Dragon.

The Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Ausf.G.

With the recent competition from Dragon and the taster yesterday that announced the new line was going to be called 'Smart Kits', here's some more tasters!

It would seem, a first glance, that these new releases are subjects which are following a 'well-trodden' path, however, both are offering some significant features in a scale which definitely deserves some consideration as an 'alternative' to the more traditional....

The French manufacture, Blast Models has just announced a number of new releases for both the Modern specialist and those who cannot resist the new Tamiya Char B....