One of the more difficult aspects of dioramas, is to convincingly model water. In this new book, by the publishers of the quarterly magazine Xtreme Modelling, some interesting solutions should be available.

Mk35 Editions have followed their release of A070 DESTROYED NORMANDY WALL with another 1/35 Scale diorama accessory for a Normandy setting; A080 NORMAN FENCE.

While I’m still pouring over volume one which was released last spring Canfora Design & Publishing are to release Nordic Edge Model Gallery vol. 2.

US based Skullcrafts started out as a relatively small venture, who's products are primarily targetted at the tabletop wargaming miniatures market. That said, as is so often the case in this wonderful hobby of ours, many of the products can also be used by figure and diorama modellers. Here's a look at their catalogue.

MK35 have announced a new accessory in 1:35 scale - a Public Bench.

In Holland a new company has appeared on the market. Reality in Scale is a company specializing in diorama products. In this, a very complete report on the company's products we take a look on what's on offer.

In Holland a new company appeared on the market. Reality in Scale is a company specialised in diorama products. Nothing special you might say but Reality in Scale seems to make their name true in their products since the products show next to a good quality also a very high originality when it comes to subjects.

Mk35 Editions have announced this new 1:35 scale Wall in ceramic and resin.

Plan ahead a bit for the holidays with Verlinden's December releases. Verlinden is offering two different items in two scales, a bridge and a building in 1/48th and 1/35th scale.

Build-A-Rama brings a dozen new products to the market. This batch of products is all 1/32nd scale representing a wide array of products.

MiniArt is becoming a household name, partly due to the constant release of new products. They have announced the release of two new diorama kits in September this year.

Mk 35 have announced a new 1/35 diorama accessory set of railings and gates.

Verlinden is a household name in the modeling community with a wide range of products. They are continually updating their lines of Diorama related kits. Verlinden is mixing it from WWII arenas to modern arenas, from simple bases to complex kits.

The Czech manufacturer, PlusModel have announced a small, but interesting series of new releases:

Military Miniatures Warehouse has the following new releases available.

Airfix are back, thanks to Hornby who saved them from certain extinction. Airfix have released four new sets, well nearly new, as they are repackaging some of their older kits as diorama sets. The pre-formed bases can be painted to provide a diorama area to place the models in each set onto. Hopefully these sets will tempt a new generation of model builders into the fold.

A new range of products is being released by the Japanese Company Kamizukuri

They are offering a range of laser cut paper plants.

From the illustrations on their website it seems that the plants come on paper frets similar to PE Brass and the modeller has to assemble and paint them. The company info promises easy assembly

Mk35 have a new release of interest to Diorama makers

BO17 French Building

NEWS in to the MSW newsdesk, of a very interesting new partnership between Czech Masters Kits (CMK) and German based company ArtMaster, who together are planning a new line in 1/72 scale resin shipyard diorama kits and accessories.

Some useful newitems from MK35 Editions:

A set of building accessories ( Doors, Windows, Shutters and rails) for those interested in making their own buildings or even just to add to the rubble in dioramas, and a stone fountain which could look well in a diorama with some dusty troops gathered around it.

Fontegris Miniatures proudly presents its new kits for April 2007.

Mention the the name of Carles Elias (Blockhaus) and many modellers on this site will be well-acquainted with his work: Now, Carles has launched his own company - specializing in (surprisingly enough..) Diorama buildings in 1/35th scale...

The Czech manufacturer, PlusModel have announced a series of highly original releases for the diorama builder AND a simple but useful update set for the Willys Jeep:

First of all, acknowledgements to Robert Blokker (Faust) for pointing this one out to me..

For diorama builders, fortifications have always been an attractive subject - even more so when so many of the Atlantic Wall bunkers are so well-documented. Not all of these are new, but will certainly be of interest to anyone thinking about a diorama based on the Normandy Landings...

RealModel have just announced four more 1/35th scale sheets of road signs and posters.

Although MiniArt has gained a justifiably good reputation with its other ranges, one of the more innovative aspects of its release program has undoubtedly been their 1/35th scale buildings. Now, with the assistance of their catalogue, we're able to bring you their 2007 releases...

With its deceptively simple lines, one of the 'supposedly' simple structures to construct is the windmill. However, as someone who has 'tried' (with little success) it isn't the easiest structure to do convincingly.. Now, for those of you who would like to add one to a diorama, help is at hand with an interesting new product from Monroe Perdu Studios.

The VLS Corporation, has recently announced the following new scenery releases through two of its subsidiaries, Custom Dioramics and 135th Construction Battalion.

Das Werk Miniatures, who were featured in a news story covering their Armor releases, have also the beginnings of a VERY interesting range of diorama products...

The Czech company, PlusModel has announced a selection of diorama releases in both 1/35th and 1/48th scales...

This is a recent line of diorama materials from a new company (to me at least) - Dioramaterials from which, some very interesting products are being offered

In the third of this series of reports on new products from Mig Productions, the subject is diorama products - specifically two sets which will be of particular value to the modern diorama builder...

This is a recent line of diorama materials from a new company (to me at least) - Dioramaterials from which, some very interesting products are being offered.

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

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

One of the companies which hasn't featured much recently in the News Section, is Plus Model from the Czech Republic. This News story is a compilation of their latest and recent releases...

The VLS Corporation has recently announced their diorama related new releases for June 2006.

Custom Dioramics, the diorama accessories subsidiary of The VLS Corporation, has recently announced the following two new releases for April 2006.

In this news story, we're trying to play 'catch-up' with the announced releases for Diorama builders. Once again, a variety of new products are being offered in 1/35th, 1/48th and 1/72nd scale...

The Spanish company - Miniaturas Alemany has been around for a while now. However, up until now, their products haven't been seen much beyond Spain. Now the company has issued a considerable number of pieces for dioramas. A range well-worth a second look...

The Ukrainian Plastic manufacturer, Miniart Limited, has just announced its future release program in 1/35th scale building kits. These kits are a combination of vac-form and injection plastic (for window frames etc...

Custom Dioramics, the diorama accessories subsidiary of The VLS Corporation, has recently announced the following two new releases for March 2006.

Custom Dioramics, the sub-division of the VLS Corporation that deals with diorama accessories, has recently announced the following two new releases.

Few modellers can be unaware of the name of Douglas Lee - a regular winner of gold medals in the most prestigious of modelling competions. Amongst his recent 'accolades' was a Gold in the diorama section at this year's Euro-Militaire. In this particualr piece 'Bloody Colonials', Douglas had done his own figures for the diorama, which are now being sold....

The latest diorama releases from Mig Productions includes some very nice and different pieces....

ScaleMilitary.com has come out with a new line of products. They have taken a modular approach.

For many people, 1/35th scale buildings are one of those time-consuming tasks which are perceived to be complex and difficult to execute with conviction. There are certainly many buildings available from the AM people which in most cases give superb results. However, sadly, what puts many modellers off is the relatvely high price of these kits. Now, it appears, help is at hand from the Ukrainian company, Miniart Limited...

The Czech-Republic manufacturer, Plus Model continues to add to its already considerable catalogue. In this news report, the focus turns to items for dioramas...

The VLS Corporation has several 'sub-divisions' each catering to a particular genre in modellng. Trakz - for AFVs, Wingz - for Aviation related products etc. The sub-division which deals with Diorama related items is Custom Dioramics - the latter is the subject of this news report covering some fascinating new releases for October 2005...

September 2005 sees a compact, yet diverse, bunch of releases from PlusModel for both 1:35 and 1:48 scale modellers.