M2 Bradley IFV

Published: February 2, 2026
Company: ICM

Upon opening the cover, there is a reinforced white inner box that does a good job of protecting the kit’s seven gray plastic sprues, and decal sheet (I recently heard on the Beyond the Box Art podcast that ICM’s boxes are designed to withstand the rigors of delivery services, and this box definitely meets that standard). The instructions span 12 pages and cover 38 steps. The downloadable instructions are also available separately online at the ICM website. Take care with small pieces (grab handles, etc) as the plastic is fragile and can break when removed from the sprue gates.

This is a former Revell M2/M3 Bradley kit (No. 03143) that was first issued in 2005 (with the hull tub dating to 2001 Kit No. 03124). The ICM boxing uses new decals and keeps it relevant for modern armor… more

War in Ukraine - Volume 10: Ukrainian- & Western-Designed Artillery Systems, 2022-2024

Published: January 30, 2026
Book Author(s): Wen Jian Chung; Illustrators: David Bocquelet
Company: Helion & Company

From the Introduction,

In battle, the artillery has always had two roles. In defence, its purpose is to destroy the impetus of the enemy’s attacks, and in attack, its task is to destroy the enemy’s will to resist. Just that. And whether you consider the medieval wars or the Napoleonic wars or the great wars that followed them, those two tasks have remained.

– General Sir Thomas Lovett Morony, KCB, OBE, Master Gunner, St James Park (1985)

The author, Wen Jian Chung continues,

A modern army’s infantry and armour are its primary direct-fire instruments, its ‘melee’ weapons in a sense. Artillery is traditionally the army’s primary organic means for indirect fire, flinging explosives at the enemy. New weapons such as armed first-… more

Tanks and Armour in Ukraine 1941–1944

Published: January 30, 2026
Book Author(s): Ian Baxter
Company: Pen and Sword Books Ltd

Ian Baxter is a respected historian and an author I actively seek out for his insight and amazing photographs for World War II. This book continues its amazing legacy, does not disappoint, and is worth the price for the photographs alone.

Following the familiar Pen & Sword Images of War series is the story of Tanks and Armour in Ukraine 1941–1944. Each chapter starts with a brief history of the topic covered, followed by a lot of photographs to complement the text.

This book is composed of the following:

• About the Author
• Introduction
• Chapter One: Invasion of Ukraine, 1941
• Chapter Two: Capture of Ukraine, 1942
• Chapter Three: Fighting Withdrawal, 1943
• Chapter Four: Lost Battles, 1944
• Appendix One: German Army… more

Pacific Profiles Volume 19 - American Night Fighters Pacific Theatre 1943-45

Published: January 29, 2026
Book Author(s): Michael John Claringbould
Company: Avonmore Books

Michael John Claringbould hit another home run (the pun works with both baseball and cricket) with this latest addition to the Pacific Profile series. Night fighters grew out of necessity and are rarely noted, much less written about. This book fills that void in great and interesting detail.

From the Introduction,

Welcome to the diverse world of Pacific War night fighters. This volume focuses on their markings and insignia, mostly under-represented to date with the exception of the P-61 Black Widow series. In addition to the P-61, other types illustrated include the P-70 series Nighthawk, the P-38 Lightning, the B-25 Mitchell, the F4U-2 Corsair and the Lockheed PV-1 Ventura. Three other miscellaneous types associated with the… more

The Bosnian Serb Army at War 1992-95

Published: January 8, 2026
Book Author(s): Bojan Dimitrijević
Company: Helion & Company

From the seventh chapter subchapter, “The VRS and Terms of the Peace Treaty”,

On 14 December 1995, a peace agreement was signed in Paris. After three and a half years of war, peace came to Bosnia and Herzegovina. This former Yugoslav state was divided into two entities: the Muslim-Croat Federation and Republika Srpska, on a scale of 51:49 in division of BiH territory.

The ground forces of the warring parties were ordered to withdraw two kilometers from the line of separation, the artillery units even to 10 kilometers. These activities were monitored by the international IFOR (Implementation Force) units, which started to arrive in Bosnia and Herzegovina and begin its deployment, starting from 20 to 21 December and formally took over responsibility from the… more

Drone Hunters

Published: January 5, 2026
Company: ICM

ICM continues its current conflict series with Drone Hunters, a part of their DS (Diorama Series) line. This kit combines the M1097A2 Heavy HMMWV (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle) with a Soviet DShKM machine gun and three figures (one manning the DShKM, one with binoculars and one holding the MANPADS (MAN Portable Air Defense System, in this case a FIM-91 Stinger) in firing position).

Drone Warfare

Referencing the ICM website and instruction sheet, "Drones have become a crucial element of modern warfare, fundamentally changing combat operations. Today, hundreds or even thousands of drones are deployed in a single day of fighting. Kamikaze drones—aerial strike vehicles—present a significant danger. These range from small units weighing just a few kilograms to… more

SPz Marder 1A3 Ukrainian Infantry Fighting Vehicle

Published: January 2, 2026
Company: ICM

Reference the ICM website,

The SPz Marder 1 is a German infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) developed by Rheinmetall that has served as the main combat vehicle of the armored infantry divisions of the Bundeswehr since the 1970s.

The vehicle underwent several modernizations throughout its service life, with the A3 upgrade program launching in 1988. This modernization included 1600 kilograms of improved armor, reinforced suspension, a new braking system, and a modified turret configuration. The resulting SPz Marder 1A3 has proven to be one of the world’s most battle-tested and reliable IFVs.

Starting in March 2023, Ukraine began receiving SPz Marder 1A3s, with deliveries continuing until… more

The Armed Forces of North Korea, Volume, Part 2: Tanks and Artillery

Published: January 2, 2026
Book Author(s): Stijn Mitzer and Joost Oliemans. Illustrators: George Anderson, David Bocquelet and Anderson Subtil
Company: Helion & Company

From the Introduction,

Infantry, and the tactics shaping their use, will play a central role in the any future conflict on the Korean Peninsula, alongside the APC’s and fire-support vehicles detailed in the previous volume. However, it is through overwhelming firepower of its armored formations and artillery, backed by engineering units and mobile air defences, that the KPA is expected to attempt a breakthrough. With most of its inventory of indigenous manufacture, the present book attempts a comprehensive study into the little-explored landscape of the Ground Forces’ armored vehicles.

This book picks up where the first volume on the (North)… more

For Now and Forever! The 1992 Coup d’etat Attempts in Venezuela Volume 2: Climax and Aftermath of the 1992 Coup Attempts

Published: December 21, 2025
Book Author(s): Author’s Name: José Daniel Fernández Dugarte
Illustrators: George Anderson, David Bocquelet, Luca Canossa, Tom Cooper, Paul Hewitt, and Anderson Subtil
Company: Helion & Company

This is author José Daniel Fernández Dugarte’s second volume of the 1992 coup d'état attempts in Venezuela, focusing on events of the February 1992 coup that were set up in the first volume, and the subsequent November coup that ultimately failed. The original manuscript was too large for the @War series, so the editors decided to break it into two volumes. Both volumes are essential to telling this complex story. This volume starts right where the first volume ends and outlines the rest of the first coup, the aftermath, then the second coup just nine months later, its aftermath, and the path of power for Hugo Chávez. Please read the first volume before attempting the second volume.

For a quick summation of the first volume, some members of the Venezuelan armed forces planned a… more

Trailer of Armed Forces of Ukraine

Published: December 11, 2025
Company: ICM

Congratulations to ICM on releasing a unique kit not available in styrene in any scale. The first release of this kit was the ICM 1/72 ZiL-131 with Trailer Armed Forces of the Ukraine (Kit No. 72817), reviewed here by fellow IPMS/USA reviewer, Marc K. Blackburn. For those who want an individual trailer to pair with another Soviet-era truck, this is the kit for you.

Reference the ICM website,

The Armed Forces of Ukraine widely use various trailers alongside trucks. Many feature van bodies that house personnel, laboratories, repair… more