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Ford Capri Mk 1 RS2600 (1:24)
The first full model kit by Decalcas is a 1/24th Ford Capri Mk 1 RS2600 Sponsored by Walter Röhrl Team.
Driven by Walter Röhrl and Hannes Rothfuß adorned with the number 23.
Driven by Walter Röhrl and Hannes Rothfuß adorned with the number 23.
Porsche 356 Cabriolet (1:16)
Revell of Germany have released thier Porsche 356 Cabriolet in 1/16th scale.
Fancy spending a fair bit on a new car, then Model Factory Hiro's new Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider in 1/12th could fill that gap.
Ford Fiesta RS WRC 2017 (1:24)
Two new incarnations of the Ford Fiesta RS WRC 2017 in 1/24th will be released by BelKits this year.
Yanmar Tractor YT5113A (1:35)
A rather interesting new release from Hasegawa is a rather nifty looking modern Japanese tractor in 1/35th.
A future release from Hasegawa sees an airport crash tender in 1/72nd scale.
Lancia Stratos Turbo (1:24)
Tamiyas release for January sees the classic Lancia Stratos Turbo in a special Silver Color Plated body version.
Shots Fired (1:24)
Master Box has in addition to their 1/35th military figures started to diverse their releases by releasing Sci-Fi, large scale vehicle figures, Mythology and now police officers.
NOCH has released a variety of new models for the later third of the year.
NOCH has released a new series of models for an ALPINE theme. It is available in HO and N.
Enhanced Scenery and Big 0 Scale Figures (O Scale (EU))
NOCH announces new items in time for Christmas: New Foliage for Realistic Scenery Design and Big 0 Scale Figures.
Cobbelstone Structure Roads (HO Scale)
NOCH continues to create and release new thoroughfares to modeling perfection with this range of STRUCTURE ROADS - COBBLESTONES..
Tamiya has just announced a new 1/24 Ford GT (modern version) supercar. This is based on the second generation design first shown in 2015. Keep reading for the complete text from Tamiya on this new tool kit.
As you may have already spotted in the Forum, Paul Fisher of Fisher Models has lost his home and livelihood in the fires that have ravaged California.
NOCH continues to create new subjects for their LASER-CUT MINIS. This release has rural and urban subjects in many scales.
We take a look at some new products from Italeri, Academy, IBG Models, Flyhawk and some interesting decal sets from Modeller.
NOCH is releasing more of their HARD FOAM Series: Coarse stones – "delicately processed!"
I am back!! Yes I know I say that a lot lately but this time it's POST move and in our new house (or precisely our new basement). New items from Rye Field Model, Flyhawk and Academy!
Our publisher is moving cross-country from California to New Hampshire and so we wanted to update any company that is sending out samples that we have a new mailing address for anything you were sending to us in the USA.
I have been somewhat distracted the past month or so getting ready to move and sell our home here in California, so apologies for that. We have gotten quite a few nice samples recently so take a look if you are interested in contributing with reviews, blogs, or build features.
The latest items we have revceived for review or blog samples. New kits from Tamiya, Academy, Plus Model, Flyhawk and more.
Vintage Race Car Teasers! (1:24)
Recently Beemax Models dropped teasers on previously announced kits.
These teasers of course showcase the progress of development and continue to make us auto modelers crave these kits even more.
These teasers of course showcase the progress of development and continue to make us auto modelers crave these kits even more.
Jim unboxes a slew of new kits just received. These include the new T-55 from Miniart, the Su-17 from KittyHawk and many more.
Sad news from Hobbico, they have filled for bankruptcy . Among the companies under the Hobbico umbrella are Revell-Monogram company in the United States, and Revell of Germany in Europe
Happy New Year! Jim unboxes some new items from Academy as well new magazines and a book from Nuts & Bolts.
Volvo 240 Turbo (1:24)
Happy Holidays everyone. As the year draws to a close, we will take the time to celebrate another year with family and friends. There has been a few modeling releases over the last two months. I'm sure many of you are now aware of this kit release by BeeMax, the Volvo 240 Turbo which we had announced a few months back when it was still in it's prototyping stage.
We got in a slew of new as-yet-unreleased Tamiya kits this past week. Those include the new Korean Sherman as well as the new Bf 109 G6 and the new German Assault Pioneers with Goliath tracked mine.
Bugatti Vision GT (1:24)
Bugatti and Gran Turismo came together to create an amazing concept. Half race car and half fantasy, the Bugatti Vision GT is definitely a sight to behold. From what we can see by the looks of it, it seems the Vision GT is based on the Chiron.
Green Stuff World has two new sets of paints whose shade changes depending on the angle of view
HobbyLink Japan are promising some massive savings in a major sale starting on Black Friday. This could definitely be the time to snap up some bargains and beat import charges.
GasPatch Models are offering a 15% discount across their range of top quality models and accessories for Black Friday.
Jim unboxes some new kits from Tamiya as well as some new books and magazines that have come to us via mail.
We kind of saw this coming ever since Hasegawa released the BMW 2002 tii earlier this year. At the All Japan Model & Hobby Show, Hasegawa showed the sprue layout of the soon to be released Turbo version of the BMW 2002.
Jim's semi-weekly series on new samples that have arrived at KitMaker HQ. This week featuring items from Tamiya, Academy, Zvezda and more.
Fiat 500 F (1:12)
Italeri shares test build photos of its upcoming kit of this iconic Fiat model. Also, for an additional fee you may order it with a customized license plate!
Vintage Delivery Car (1:24)
ICM Holding continues to release kits on the Ford Model T, and up next is one that may be built as a delivery vehicle.
We got in samples from several companies this week. They include the new releases from Miniart as well as two Hasegawa kits and some books.
Tru-Color Paint has informed us of new automobile colors slated for release this September.
Dangerous Curves (1:24)
Master Box adds more female figures to accessorize your contemporary auto builds and vignettes.
Churning the rumor mill here, but looks like there maybe a soon to be released kit from Tamiya in the 1/24 Race Car category.
As many of our site members have been reporting problems with their Photobucket hosted images in the forums, we have opted to remove the time limit on editing posts for the time being. This should allow folks to edit any photos and update to other photo hosting if they choose so their photos will once again appear in 3rd party forums.
A bevy of new samples from the likes of Tamiya, Plus Model, IBG Models, and others. Tamiya's new Corsair D is present as well as the new Brummbär (white box).
NOCH has released new models to bring your layouts and dioramas to life.
This week's Mail Call features aircraft and armor kits from Italeri and one 1/32 Spitfire from Hasegawa. Remember we have many such kits available for review. Check out the review samples sheets for a list of items (links on the homepage under the reviews section).
Blooming Meadows and Sumac (1:35)
Summer's splendor blooms forth with these new products from MODEL SCENE: grass mat BLOOMING MEADOW - EARLY SUMMER, and 1/35 EUROPEAN SUMAC.
Castle Ruins and Hard Foam Cliff Faces (HO Scale)
NOCH announces the release of new HO scale STRUCTURED HARD FOAM scenery models.
New items from IBG model, Academy, AK Interactive, Osprey and more. Including the new Damaged magazine and books from MMP Books courtesy of Casemate Publishers.
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