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Jim shares recently received items from IBG Models, including the new Chevrolet C15A, and books from Osprey, Accion Press and more.
Iwata offers airbrushers something to carry their tools in, the Iwata Zipper Case.
The heavens have opened and rained down stuff. 18 kits, 12 books, 6 paint sets, and 6 paint jars/accessories. And yes I know this says Monday. It was on YouTube on Monday though. :)
We got a few new tank kits in this week from Meng and Rye Field Model. That and Jim likes to ramble.
CLASSIC WESTERN STAR 4964 (1:24)
Italeri's March 2016 newsletter has information on a Western Star 4964
Not sure if this is a re-pop, but still nice to see trucks being released.
Not sure if this is a re-pop, but still nice to see trucks being released.
We got in a slew of new items this week. Check out this video of Jim opening boxes. No really... it's exciting stuff.
Atlas Model Railroad will announce the release of new O scale-1/48 buildings!
Citroën 2CV Sausss Ente (1:24)
I remember riding in one of these in France in 1975 the back seat was a hammock!
The roof lining had bright flowers printed on it!.
Any way back to now with a release from Revell Germany
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The roof lining had bright flowers printed on it!.
Any way back to now with a release from Revell Germany
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Posted in this months Italeri e-mail news:
The new Tamiya SU-76M has arrived as well as a few other notable kits, books, and magazines.
Pocher Ducati Superbike 1299 Panigale S (Other Scale)
Airfix web site has news of a released Pocher Ducati Superbike 1299 Panigale S,
If you have ever considered requesting a sample from one of the KitMaker sites here is some info that will come in handy to make your request. Also included is the method with with we make decisions on who gets what.
Rusty Rail has created a resin 1/48 - O scale truck dealership with these new truck conversions, and a new crane. All casting are sold unpainted unless noted.
Tyrrell 003 1971 Monaco GP (1:12)
Tamiya USA has a Tyrrell 003 1971 Monaco GP release.
This release is a mix of old and new parts, more about that in the Build Blog that I will be doing as soon as the postman gets up to speed.
This release is a mix of old and new parts, more about that in the Build Blog that I will be doing as soon as the postman gets up to speed.
Some new items from Dragon, Bronco, GWH, and IBG Models. As well as new publications from Accion Press.
Foose 2013 Challenger SRT8 (1:25)
Rounding up the four releases from Revell Germany we have a Foose Challenger SRT8:-
2013 Camaro ZL1 (1:25)
Revell Germany is starting off the new year with four new releases.
Release #1:-
Release #1:-
The last Mail Call before the new year. We got a slew of items from Ammo of Mig (including their new books), the new Shilka from newcomer Hong Models, as well as new items from Takom, Trumpeter and IBG Models.
Rusty Rail continues to cast new models for model railroaders and others who build in 1/48 and 1/87. All models are unpainted.
Chrysler 300 Detail Set (1:25)
The Model Car Garage has released a Photo Etched detail set recommended for the Moebius 1955 Chrysler 300 model kits.
Limited Edition BTCC Champ BMW release from Hasegawa Models.
Looking for an easy build with the young ones or a rest from glueing.
I don't normally do this, but I got so many items in my mailbox on Tuesday that I had to do a second Mail Call video for this week. Items from Panda Models, Kalmbach Publishing, Legend USA, and Nuts & Bolts (books).
This week we have new items from Plus Model, Academy, Flyhawk, and new books from Casemate by Adam Wilder.
KitMaker Network will be opening it's palatial 240 sq. ft. office up for an Open House (err... open office?) on Wednesday December 16th from 7pm-9pm. If you live near Central California and want to come on by please do. We will be giving away some door prizes to the first folks to make the trek.
More samples have arrived at our main offices! This time it's a big box from Dragon USA and items from Tamiya, Video Aviation, and more.
How does Rusty Rail stay rusty with all of their activity? Now a 3D printer compliments their quality resin casting process and this month we see the first fruits of the system.
Bringing news of a new model shop that has opened in Hereford (UK) a rare event in these times of modern online shopping.
Where we show you the new items from Takom, Rye Field Model, Italeri, Hasegawa, and Academy that we recently received in the mail. And two new books as well. Remember you can request items for review via the 'Available Samples' links on the homepage reviews area on most of our sites!
The Model Car Garage web site has posted a 442 detail set..
VOLVO FH16 520 SLEEPER CAB (1:24)
Posted on the Italeri web site for November as having up-graded moulds.
Due out in November from Revell
Jim has been off on vacation and came back to find more than a few samples waiting for him (in ambush). This video shows what's new and potentially avaialble for sample reviews, etc.
Monday means Mail Call (if we have new mail & samples) and this is #9 in our video series of Mail Call videos where Jim babbles on about what we recently received in the mail. If you want advanced news about samples this is where to get it.
We are very happy to announce the return of the Model of the Month contest to Armorama for Armor/AFV builds. The new contest is being sponsored by SAM Publications & Scale Military Modeling International and they will be judging the entries and providing a prize package for the winner each month, as well as the potential for the winner to be featured in SMMI!
Mazda Roadster (MX-5) (1:24)
Tamiya has a good record with their car models and the latest one announced is a 1/24t scale Mazda Roadster (MX-5. This kit has a release date of November 2015, but no recommended price has been released as of this time.
Tyrrell 003 (1:12)
Tamiya has released a 1/12th scale Tyrrell 003 this month. This model does use parts from previous releases, but new mouldings have been added to accurately replicate the Tyrrell 003 as seen at the Monaco GP of 1971.
1/16th scale Kenworth release from Revell:
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