These are yet more of the new releases which are eagerly expected... The Australian manufacturer Firestorm Models have announced a small number of new releases which go right into the Highly Interesting category....

Formations Models produce resin update sets, conversion sets and parts which serve to make the Sherman (and Stuart) modeller's life just that little easier. This time, the releases are ALL for Sherman variants with one release in particular (IMHO) especially welcome!

Mig Productions is about to release their latest technical, a BJ45 with Russian B11 recoilless rifle.

Calibre35 is a Czech-Republic based producer of conversion sets, complete kits and improvement sets for 1/35th and 1/72nd scale...

Tiger model Designs produce an extensive and well-considered range of update/conversion sets, in resin, for 1/35th vehicles. In the last few months, their attention has switched (principally) to allied vehicles, particularly the Stuart and Sherman and these new releases follow the 'trend'...

ModelPoint US is a company who have establshed a name for themselves as retailers/distributors of those hard to find Conversion/Detail sets and figures from Eastern Europe and Russia. Folowing in with this, Modelpoint US now have a new range available - The Miniarm Range of 1/35th scale conversion and update sets....

Yesterday, after having posted the news of DML's provisional list of releases for 2005, I honestly wasn't expecting any more news for a few days....

Following on from the DML 2005 elease list, here is the corresponding one from Italeri Once again, the following should be understood:

a) No release dates yet..

b) Many are re-pops..

c) They aren't available yet...

Via various sources and forums (P.M.M.S. and Track-LinK) We are now able to bring a PROVISIONAL list of Dragon's new releases for 2005... Particular mention should be made of Saul Garcia's original informations....

It has been a while since I posted a news story on new releases from Echelon Fine Details for the unitiated, perhaps i't's worthwhile re-introducing them... Echelon produce decals for 1/35th scale AFVs. However, not only do they produce decals, they also have one of the most interesting range of decals of any producer out there. These new releases, although for a popular subject, continue this trend with flying colors....

As one of the many who receive the newsletter from LuckyModel and who has also seen the post by Raymond Cheung of the same company, this is I believe is a story which is worth posting in the news section...

Gathering information on AFV Club's new releases is not the easiest task in the world. Rather it is a series of clues that allow you, after weeks of 'hints' to finally post a news story. Unlike other companies, AFV Club does not have a website.. However I am confident that these new releases will live up to everyone's expectations...

A few months ago, we ran the story of what was to many, a new company - MaaterBox Ltd. Since then there have been a number of reviews and features of their products. We are now able to bring you news of yet another release from this interesting company...

Verlinden Productions has announced two new 1/35th scale armor releases....

The Czech Republic is rapidly gaining a name amongst the modelling fraternity, for the plethora of model producers it has spawned in the last few years. Not least of which is PlusModel whose products are gaining a large number of adepts....

The Czech-Republic based manufacturer Eduard needs little introduction in the modelling community with its enormous range of After-Market sets for Armor, Aviation and Warships. What one does not necessarily think of, is Eduard as a manufacturer of Plastic model kits...

A few months ago, I ran the story about the future release of new suspension sets for 1/35th scale Shermans. The sets were being produced by the Japanese manufacturer Tasca/Bego. Now comes news of two more sets...

ACE Models has just begun production of YET another 1/72nd scale kut. This time as a break from their incredible range of Russian vehicles, they are doing something just a little different...

New site, new decals, walk-around photos of the Sherbrooke Fusiller's Sherman III (M4A2) Bomb and a chance to win a complete set of pigments!

Bison Decals have announced their next three sheets - all in 1/35th scale and in a slight u-turn from previous releases, these are all German subjects...

Decalcomaniacs! who are "Just a little different..." have two new releases for January 2005. One is a rework of one of their older sheets and one is a completely new one to fill a much neglected area: the BEF in France, 1940.

DMLhas announced a new Jadgpaner IV A-O in 1/35 for a Febuary 2005 release. This kit will have a MSRP of $37.95 USD.

In the last week there have been a number of news stories covering new and future releases from the Scottish model manufacturer Accurate Armour in a burst of idiocy I completely ignored this new release....

I have just received news of Accurate Armour's new vehicle releases in 1/35th scale. As can be imagined, they are both extremely attractive and interesting subjects...

Announced several weeks ago and now updated, this new kit is guaranteed to cause a great deal of excitement amongst the German Armor Modellers. It may well cause interest amongst all armor modellers as if this is the technical level that DML are reaching with this kit, just what can they reach with future releases?

Once again Concord Publications continues to add to its already impressive list of publications. Two new titles one in the highly useful Journal of Armored & Heliborne Warfare and another in the WARRIOR SERIES...

A few months ago, Trumpeter announced some highly interesting new releases in 1/35th scale. (Finally) Trumpeter has realized the importance of an updated website and has started posting some images of its new products...

A number of years ago, a new company entered into the model kit market - this company went by the name of Skybow. Skybow was notable for firstly its range of subjects - principally U.S Softskins and secondly for 'pushing the envelope' of quality in its mouldings and accuracy. Not only did they produce models of an extraordinary quality, they also covered subjects which no-one else even considered. A few years ago, AFV Club acquired the moulds and since then have marketed the Skybow kits under their own label and with their own packaging....

It seems like only a few days ago that I posted news of some really interesting new Conversion/update sets from the Korean manufacturer Legend Production happily, a news editor's job is never complete and we are now able to bring you EVEN MORE of these mouth-watering new releases!

Continuing with the policy of seperating Osprey Publishing's new releases thematically, this month sees the release of three new titles of particular interest to Armor Modellers...

Trakz, a division of VLS, has released an all-resin 1:35 scale trailer to go with the LVT1 amphibious vehicle also designed by Ben Jakobsen. In use after 1944 in the PTO, the trailer was apparently not well like by DUKW and LVT crews as it was very heavy ladden down and also had difficulty going over rough terrain. Never the less this kit is a great addition to the collection of PTO vehicles and equipment available today. I am sure many of you wish there were more.

The Scottish armor manufacturer Accurate Armour has become in the last few years, a byword for the production of innovative products for the armor modeller. The company produces a wide-range of Softskins (trucks), Conversion sets and complete armor kits in principally 1/35 scale. This new release (which will be available in february) will almost certainly be another of those 'mould- breakers' - no pun intended...

Bison Decals have an enormous range of decal sheets in both 1/35th and in 1/72nd scale. The company also covers a wide range of subjects and periods - from WWII up to and including every conflict until Operation Iraqi Freedom and the peacekeeping operations in Kosovo.

Tiger Model Designs is one of those companies which provide an invaluable service for the modeller. They have a considerable number of varied product lines available covering vehicles from a number of periods and nationalities.

TRAKZ and Warriors are two of the 'in-house' brands sold and commissioned by the VLS Corporation Traks produce resin vehicle conversion sets, Warriors produce an enormous and interesting range of figures in a variety of scales...

1/35 Sd.Kfz. 251/21 Ausf. D Schutzenpanzerwagen - Drilling MG 151 w/Bonus Features
The SdKfz 251/21, also known as the Mittlerer Schutzenpanzerwagen - Drilling MG 151,it was a very effective anti-aircraft version of the SdKfz 251 halftrack. Mounting three excellent 15mm MG 151/15 or 20mm MG 151/20 machine guns on a compact pedestal behind a small armored shield, these modified SdKfz251 halftracks could provide very effective defensive fire against the Allied aircraft and ground targets as well.

One of the real joys in the news section, is to be able to bring news of interesting new companies. A company which completes both categories is Armour Workshop - a Hong Kong based producer od resin accessories for vehicles in both 1/35th scale AND in 1/48th scale...

Revell Of Germany have released a 1/72 version of the huge Sd.Kfz 9 "Famo" in injected plastic.

Voyager Model is a Chinese producer of etched-brass detail sets for Aircraft, Warships and AFVs. The latter are the subject of this news story....

The Korean company, Legends Productions have become one of the most interesting sources of news in the last few months. It is becoming more than obvious that they are addressing some of the real demands of both Israeli and Aliied modellers if their recent releases are anything to go by...

Academy has announced it's 1st quarter (armor/vehicle) releases for 2005. It has to be said from the outset, that it is not exactly going to get the pulses racing...

Formations is a company which has made its reputation on producing a wide range of conversion and update sets for the Sherman and Stuart in 1/35th scale. A few months ago, they began to add Stuart components to their catalogue. With these new releases they continue this process and add some more useful sets...

ACE company has just begun production of their 1/72nd scale Russian Main Battle Tank T-90 (kit #72163).
Decals are for two vehicles + one camo for vehicle without any markings.

More details can be found here:

ACEMODEL

Please remember, when contacting retailers or producers, to mention that you saw their products highlighted here on ARMORAMA

Having just posted a news story about Coelian's interesting 1/72nd scale releases, it seems only sensible to do one on their 1/35th range....

Coelian Models is a Dutch producer of armour conversion/enhancement sets in both 1/35th and the increasingly popular scale of 1/72nd.. This news story deals with some excellent - looking coversion/update sets in 1/72nd scale....

Milicast Models are widely considered to produce some of the best (resin) armor kis, conversions in 1/76th scale. Their products cater more for the Armor modeller than for the Wargamer, with a truly impressive level of detail considering their small scale...

There are two new Dragon releases this week - both armor related and both previously announced however, up until now, no images were available....

Once again, my thanks go to Terry Ashley of P.M.M.S. for pointing me in a most useful direction... These are the forthcoming Armor releases from Trumpeter....

Having unleashed one pleasant surprise in the news section today - it is my pleasure to give yet another. Thanks to a quid pro quo with Terry Ashley over at P.M.M.S. I am able to bring some REALLY special news....

This may come as a welcome surprise for many - the latest (unannounced) release from the Kong Kong/Japan based manufacturer Tristar