Precision Models of Belgium, and Tiger Werke Products of West Virginia, have some new offerings. The newest releases are a stunnningly appetizing 10.5 cm LeFh18(sf) auf Geschützewagen Hotchkiss 39H (f). This retials for $99.00 U.S. and is available at the following two addresses. The second release from precision models is the equally appetizing 7,5cm festungs PaK 51 L/24 this is a little gem and retails for 45.00 Euros.

We're back again with some spiffy keen new releases. A couple of new replacement resin tire sets for the Gaz 66, and the BTR 152/- Zil/157 kits. The two sets are currently available under the following references. See images for details.

Combined effort! From 15th to 16th of June the IPMS-Austria and the IGM-Wr. Neustadt held their annual model contest in Wr. Neustadt (south of Vienna) within the local Airplane museum "Aviaticum".

In war, there are secrets that need to be kept - and heroes that need to keep them.

On December 8, 1941, the United States declared war on Japan. For the next several years, U.S. forces were fully engaged in battle throughout the Pacific, taking over islands one by one in a slow progression towards mainland Japan. During this brutal campaign, the Japanese were continually able to break coded military transmissions, dramatically slowing U.S. progress.

On 14 Nov.1965 in the Ia Drang Valley of Vietnam, more than 400 troopers from the U.S. 7th Air Cavalry found themselves outnumbered. Nearly 2000 enemy soldiers surrounded them in a small clearing called Landing Zone, and they had to fight like they'd never fought before.

From USA Network
Combat Missions pits four elite squads comprised of six non-active military and law enforcement professionals against one another. Comprised of Navy SEALs, SWAT, CIA, Marine Recon, Delta Force, and Green Berets, squad members must use their strength, skills, and wits to compete for bounty — and, more importantly, for honor and pride. Check the USA site for showtimes.

From The History Channel
On October 4, 1993, the world was witness to the graphic images of dead American soldiers being dragged through the streets in Somalia. What had been planned as a 30-minute military mission had erupted into one of the most intense gun battles of recent U.S. history.

Based on Mark Bowden's best-selling book Black Hawk Down, takes an in-depth look at the Battle of Mogadishu by presenting the first-hand accounts of Army Rangers, Delta Force members, UN officials, and Somali militiamen. Bowden shares his knowledge and research throughout the program, guiding the story from the arrival of the UN peacekeeping force through the events of October 4, 1993.

For encore showtimes please check the listings at the History Channel.

For fans of the late war and what-if subjects, Paper Panzer Productions announces the release of their latest creation; the Maus Turret! This multimedia aftermarket set corrects numerous flaws found in the manufacturer produced Maus and E-100 tank kits.

How about a paper panzer on wheels? Best Value brings us a "what-if" where an Italeri has a new turret with an anti-tank XT-7 Rotkappchen mounted to take on the hordes of IS-3's, Pershings, and Centurions.

There are four new items from Plus Model for October, a large farmhouse, an air conditioner unit and more.

The latest Blitzscales issue is now available for download.

ARMOR35 continues to create 1/35 accessories for the ZiL 131.

Lieferwagen Type 170V German Beer Delivery Car
Germany is famous for a few things with the Tiger and Panther being high on the list of armour modellers, for the British it is leaving their hotel room at 3 am to put a towel on a sun lounger by the pool, but for the rest of the world I suspect their beer (white wine for the ladies) is high on the list. MiniArt has tackled a period subject for getting that beer to the thirsty in the form of a Lieferwagen Type 170V German Beer Delivery Car in 1/35th scale.