MENG released news back in 2019 of their work on a 1/12th scale Ford GT40 kit. Their website and Facebook page bring us an update on the progress of that release.

We are in the testing phase for the new forums and the first content site to be launched in beta for Model Shipwrights. Additional content sites will be going up for ModelGeek, AutoModeler, RailRoad Modeler, AeroScale, and Armorama and probably in that order.

The awards have reached the half way point and thousands of nominations from scale modellers all over the world have now been crunched and the finalists short listed.

ICM announced the release of a Model T Speedster in 1/24 scale.

A new scale modeling site for nominating your favorite kits, figures, paints and more has just been launched with the goal of the community nominating and then voting for the best scale modeling products of 2020.

Jim has new samples for review from Kittyhawk, Panda, and Zvezda. Also hobby mats from Tankraft.com. And a two new books from AK Interactive.

HERPA has released their catalogue CARS & TRUCKS NEWS 0-10 2020. It showcases models to be released in late summer and early autumn, in scales O (1/43), HO (1/87), TT (1/120), and N (1/160).

Kalmbach Publishing has released an all-new book, Modeling World War II in the Pacific.

We got some new samples in from Kitty Hawk, IBG Models, and Zvezda. As well as new paint items from Ammo of Mig. Remember you can see all our available samples from the home page in the Reviews area.

CONTEST CARS 2020 is a new special edition from KALMBACH.

Just a reminder for those of us cooped up in our homes (or basements) that we do have our Discord channel up and running for people who might want to brave the new world of social meetings, etc. It's not quite Zoom with a web cam an all, but if you want to hook up a mic (or web cam mic) that works.

The March 2020 Italeri newsletter brings us news of the release of a Porsche 935J "Baby" in the Martini Porsche team colours.

Jim runs down some of the most recent items sent in for review samples. Several new Zvezda, IBG, Panda, and Kittyhawk kits as well as items from Ammo by Mig and MP Originals Masters Models.

ARTITEC has released new New DAF trucks, 1970 and later.

Jim unboxes some of the recent samples sent to him and they are now available for review articles or blogs. They include aircraft from Tamiya, Kittyhawk and Zvezda, as well as armor from Rye Field and Panda, and ships from Flyhawk. Some interesting new books from AK as well as other new AK offerings.

The most recent issue of Hobbyworld magazine has aircraft, figures and armoured vehicles. See the contents here.

News spotted on several forums of a pending new tool large scale GT40 kit.

HERPA CARS & TRUCKS 2019 / 11-12 presents models that will be available this winter, 2019.

Hobbitime Resin conversion kit for converting the 1/24 Fujimi Ferrari 330 P4 Berlinetta into a 330 Spyder.

Two decal sheets for the Beemax Porsche Kremer 935 K3 in 1/24th are soon to be released by Decalcas.

We open some of the recent items sent for review which include items from Zvezda, Italeri, IBG Models, AGN Modelworks, Sabre, and AK Interactive.

Profil 24 are to re-release thier stunning 1/24th Aston Martin DBR1 which was the victor of the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Aoshima are to re-release a 1/24th scale Nissan KS110 Super Silhouette Series car which only bear a superficial resemblance to the production model.

Hasegawa have produced a new tool kit of the 1986 Suzuki GSX-R750 (G)(GR71G) in 1/12th scale.

Tamiya are to release a 1/12th scale figure named Street Rider to compliment your road bike model.

Tamiya are to release a 1/12th scale Yamaha XV1600 Road Star Custom motorbike in October.

Revell of Germany have started pre-orders on thier special edition 1/24th Trabant 601, which comes with its own 3D puzzle diorama.

Balaton Modells have released two kits of the Rába-Steiger 250 heavy tractor in 1/35th scale.

Hasegawa are to re-release this month the taka-Q Toyota 88C which came 24th at the 1988 24 Hours of Le Mans race.

Airfix are to re-release thier 1/32nd Jaguar E-Type as a starter set with paints, glue and a couple of paintbrushs.

MiniArt are to produce a 1930/40s beer wagon in 1/35th scale.

Salvinos JR Models acquired the molds from Revell for a number of car kits in 1/24th scale and have re-released them with new decals and chrome parts.
The 1/25th cars are Salvinos JR Models own designs, and therefore new toolings.

Trumpeter have annouced they are to release in December a 1/12th scale Ford GT40 Mk II.

Revell of Germany have released a 1994 Benetton Ford B194 Formula 1 car in 1/24th scale.

AMT/Round2 models are to re-release thier 1/25th scale Subaru Brat Pick up which hasn't been released since 1978.

Italeri have re-released thier 2008 boxing of the Vespa 125 Primavera in 1/9th scale.

Zvezda are to release a 1/43rd UAZ 3909 kit in emergency rescue service markings to go with thier range of UAZ 3909 trucks already released.

Having already released a few versions of the Mitsubishi Galant in 1/24th, Hasegawa are to re-release this month the GTO 2000GSR w/Sports Visor version.

BlackLight Design is a new aftermarket company has been launched and is aimed at accessories for car models.

Jim gives us a peek at some of the new items that have come in for review samples. New items from Rye Field, Flyhawk, Kittyhawk and more.

Hobby Design have annouced they are to release a detail set for Tamiya's 1/24th Toyota TS050 Hybrid Gazoo Racing car.

Having already released a 1/16th Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, Italeri have now released the classic Merc in 1/24th.

Masterbox Limited continue with thier Dangerous Curves series with a upcoming release.

Italeri continue with thier line of 1/24th trucks with the release of a Mercedes-Benz Actros MP4 Giga Space.

Hasegawa are to re-release this month a 1/24th Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Evolution III as a Limited Edition kit in the markings of the car that won the 1996 Swedish Rally.

North Star Models have a neat and simple mixed media kit in their range featuring a pair of 1:43 floor jacks.

Having already released a Type AG 1910 Paris Taxi in 1/35th, ICM are going to release a new tool 1/24th version.

Tamiya have re-released a 1/24th Lamborghini Countach LP500S with a red body complete with clear coat.

Hasegawa have released a 1/24th 3 door Toyota Starlet EP71 as part of thier Historic Car series.

With the 2019 24 Hours Le Mans race due, Decalcas are to release markings for the Ford GT Keating Motorsport that will race this year.