URAL 4320, APA-50

Published: December 3, 2020
Company: Kitty Hawk

From Military-Today: “The Ural-4320 military truck is a further development of the previous Ural-375D. Its development started in 1972. Changes from the previous model include new engine, enlarged bonnet plus revised fuel, cooling, and electrical systems were introduced at the same time along with many other detail modifications. Its production commenced in 1976. The Ural-4320 took many of the… more

B-26 C-50 Korean War "Glass Nose"

Published: January 4, 2021
Company: ICM

In what appears to be a never ending stream, ICM Holdings offers the modeling public another variant of the B-26 Invader, Medium Bomber. This latest novelty is the 1/48^th scale B-26 C-50 with markings for three separate U.S. aircraft employed during the Korean War.

This plethora of variations of the 1/48^th scale B-26 that ICM Holdings is releasing is most welcome… more

A-26 Invader Propellers, Propeller Reduction Casing and Wing Gun Barrels Type B; B-26B-50 Gun Turret

Published: October 28, 2020
Company: Quickboost

Quickboost, a Czech Republic manufacture of after-market resin bits, has added to their offerings to enhance the ICM Holdings series of 1/48th scale A-26/B-26 aeroplane model kits.

Product/Stock#:

• Invader Propellers - QB 48-936
• Gun Barrels - QB 48-949
• Reduction Casing - QB 48-953
• Gun Turret - QB 48-950

MSRP:

• Invader… more

The Weathering Magazine, Issue 30: Abandoned

Published: September 20, 2020
Book Author(s): Various
Company: AMMO by Mig Jimenez

The Weathering Magazine is one of three magazine series published by the AMMO/ Mig Jimenez Company. This division of Mig Jimenez’s modeling products empire also publishes two other magazines are: Weathering Magazine: Aircraft and Special Editions. Special Editions are primarily focused on one, specific subject. The Weathering Magazine: Abandoned. Is… more

Avro Lancaster B Mk. I Nose Art Kit

Published: September 17, 2020
Company: HK Models Co.

Somewhat of a trend in the hobby industry of late has been certain manufacturers releasing detailed, stand alone models of ship components. Fujimi has a 1/200th scale kit of a main gun turret from the Yamato battleship, Meng released two 1/35th scale kits of Russian Naval vessel armaments: a 130mm gun turret and the Kastean Close-In Weapons System. While Naval armaments are fine, what if your… more

Our Route Has Been Changed

Published: December 28, 2021
Company: Master Box Ltd

“Master Box Ltd. has a couple nice sets of plastic figures coming out. One of which is a pair of 1/24th scale modern infantry soldiers. Typical of Master Box, their figures are normally packaged in a setting. This one is called “Our route has been changed” and has two soldiers consulting a wrist mounted GPS/map pouch. One soldier is a female, which is nice to see for a modern look to the pair… more

BMW M6 2018 Macau GP GT3 Race Winner with BMW M6 GT3 Upgrade Set

Published: July 9, 2020
Company: Platz

NOTE: The link to the Nu Nu Upgrade set is http://www.platz-hobby.com/products/8131.html . The price is $30.00

Platz Models has a large and extensive line of plastic model kits: everything from small scale (1/144) aircraft to military ships. They do partner with smaller, niche manufacturers of plastic model kits. That… more

Marsden Matting Artillery Base

Published: June 10, 2020
Company: Tiger Werke

Kit Made For: Suitable for WWII to Vietnam eras

"Resin accessories for the scale modeling enthusiast". That is the tag line from Tiger Werke's website. Tiger Werke is a 'new to me' manufacturer of resin accessories primarily geared toward the armor modeler in all of us. Although I should mention that Tiger Werke has been around since 2014 and has recently been acquired by Phil Cavender… more

F-8K/C Crusader Hells Angels/NASA

Published: May 21, 2020
Company: Platz

Courtesy of Platz (Japan): The world's first supersonic fighter was the American F-8 Crusader. Development proceeded according to the requirements of the US Navy, and the first flight was successful completed in 1955. Operation started in 1957.

The F-8 Crusader adopted a high wing swept wing design. The wing had a special mechanism that raised the front by 7 degrees. This slight… more

Castle Fence

Published: May 16, 2020
Company: Hauler Brengun

Hauler is introducing a new 1/72^nd scale diorama accessory that should find its way into a myriad of scenarios. Their Castle Fence set consists of both resin and photo-etched bits. On the resin front, there are five fence posts (36mm tall), one section of stuccoed wall (69mm x 21mm) and three sections of short, brick wall (69mm x 9mm).

Photo-etched parts are included for… more