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Are you hanging out around your workbench having fun? Well, then share your fun with all of us! Check out our latest Group Builds!

Wings of the Great War - Our newest Group Build, this will run from 1 February 2013 until 30 November 2013.
Almost OOB! - this is for Out of the Box builds, with some exceptions! Finishes 30 June 2013.

Updated 20 May 2013

The Walkarounds section of the site has a new index page, with a design that's in keeping with what you see in the Articles and Reviews sections. Thumbnails will follow shortly!
Iain Ogilvie recently completed his 1/32 P-47D Thunderbolt 134 Sqn RAF SEAC.
Mark Mallinson takes the lead on today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Airfix 1/24 Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 (year unknown).
Rodney Williams is next with a 2-part article on the Airfix 1/24 P-51D "Dallas Doll" (year unknown). Follow the link at the bottom of the article to get to Part 2.
And last up is Jeffrey Brundt and his Trumpeter 1/32 MiG-3, from 2005.

Updated 18 May 2013

At the Shizuoka Hobby Show, Wingnut Wings showed off its next kit, a 1/32 AEG G.IV. Join our discussion in the forums.
The next walkaround from Dean Bainbridge is the Me 262 at RAF Hendon.
Today we have the last in the series from Tom Crayne, this time it's the Panda 1/35 UH-1N Huey with Draw Decals VXE-6 Antarctic UH-1N Markings.
Michael Dobrzelecki heads up today's "A Blast from the Past" with his article Restoration of a Lancaster B Mk.1 Model, from 2006.
Next up we have the first of two related articles from Rodney Williams: Revell 1/32 F2G Corsair, from 2006.
Rodney's next article is something of a precursor to the one above: F2G Corsair No. 9 Conversion, from 2005.
And finally we have the last of our converted walkarounds:
- Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2 W.Nr. 14792 (Photos: Dejan Lukic)

Updated 16 May 2013

Owl Decals has released several new sets for the He 219 (scroll to the half-way point of the linked page for details).
LSP member Bruce Radebaugh has just released a resin conversion set for the 1/32 F-105F rear instrument panel. According to Bruce, it is "made for the Trumpeter F-105 kit so you can make an F-105F trainer".
Larry Johnson has a show report on the Mad City Modelers Region 5 Convention 2013.
Another terrific build from Tom Crayne, this time the Fisher Models 1/32 Vought F7U-3M Cutlass.
Vern Gwin kicks off today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Guillow 1/32 C-47 (year unknown).
Next up we have Frank Crenshaw with his article Hasegawa 1/32 Bf 109G-6, from 2004.
Don Quilantan is next with his Trumpeter 1/32 P-47D "Razorback" from 2008.
And finally we finish with two more converted walkarounds:
- F-4C 37446, Speyer, Germany (Photos: Chris Savaglio)
- Mirage III Walkaround (Photos: Vernon Rabbetts)

Updated 15 May 2013

Fly Models has just announced that a 1/32 Arado Ar 234 is "Comming soon". According to Fly Models, "Ar 234 B and Ar 234 B-2N will be in 11/2013" (thanks to Alan Troi for the quote).
Tamiya Model Magazine has posted some images of the upcoming Tamiya Corsair from the 2013 Shizuoka Hobby Show. Looks amazing! Join our discussion in the forums.
Relish Models has just announced that they are working on some correction parts for the Hobby Boss 1/32 P-61B Black Widow, for release through their Relish Resins range (thanks to Phil Brenton for the information).
Tiberio Riva has a brand-new walkaround for us today, the Caproni Ca 113.
Tom Crayne returns with his Trumpeter 1/32 Vought F4U-4 Corsair with Draw Decals "Lancer Two" F4U-4 Reno 1968-69 Markings.
Frank Mitchell returns to kick off today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Airfix 1/24 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Conversion (year unknown).
Next up is Dennis Robert Ferriol with his article Trumpeter 1/32 SBD-3 Dauntless, from 2008.
And finally we finish with two more converted walkarounds:
- F-4C 377423, Painted to Look Like a Blue Angels F-4J, Speyer, Germany (Photos: Chris Savaglio)
- Mi 24 Hind Walkaround (Photos: Vernon Rabbetts)

Updated 14 May 2013

Today we have the third in our series of Walkarounds from Dean Bainbridge. This time we present 96 general images taken at the FAA Museum, Yeovilton.
Philippe Le Marhollec returns with his Tamiya Spitfire.
Nicolas Deboeck makes his LSP debut with a Revell 1/32 He 219 "Uhu".
Luca Pennacchietti starts off today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Aurora 1/32 B-25J, from 2006.
George Mustafa has another Airfix 1/24 Messerschmitt Bf 109E (year unknown).
And finally we finish with two more converted walkarounds:
- Flygvapen Museum, Linköping, Sweden (Photos: Unknown)
- Hawker Typhoon, RAF Museum, Hendon (Photos: Vernon Rabbetts)

Updated 13 May 2013

Chuck Sawyer makes his LSP debut with a terrific 1/32 Academy F/A-18D to CF-18B Conversion.
Philippe Le Marhollec also debuts with his Wingnut Wings FE.2b.
John Bardwell returns with his Revell/Hasegawa Fw 190D-9.
Oliver Doering leads off today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Trumpeter Mi-4 Helicopter, from 2009.
Ronnie Murray is next up with his Airfix 1/24 Messerschmitt Bf 109E (year unknown).
And finally we finish with two more converted walkarounds:
- F-5A at the Athens Air Museum (Photos: Dr Menelaos Skourtopoulos)
- T-33 Walkaround (Photos: Vernon Rabbetts)

Updated 11 May 2013

E-Resin has just announced the availability of new weapons and pylons for the Kinetic Hawk.
Grey Matter Figures has just released a set of 1/24 Fw 190 undercarriage legs and doors, mastered by our own Jerry Rutman.
Jeroen Koster makes his LSP debut with a lovely Trumpeter 1/32 P-47D Bubbletop.
Andy John recently built the Trumpeter 1/32 SBD-5 Dauntless.
Martin Planes returns to kick off today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Airfix 1/24 Junkers Ju 87B Stuka, from 2006.
Next up is Barney Dunlevy with his Airshow Models 1/32 Pitts S2S "Bulldog" from 2002.
Now we move up to 2003 with Bob McElroy and his article Bandai 1/24 A6M5 Zero: "BLACK BEAUTY-Dressed for a Night Out Over the Homeland".
And finally we finish with two more converted walkarounds:
- F-4F Phantom II Walkaround (Photos: Dr Menelaos Skourtopoulos)
- Beaufighter Mk XXI (Photos: Derek Bradshaw)

Updated 9 May 2013

PCM has just announced that its next 1/32 kit will be a Hawker Tempest. Great news! The kit is available for pre-order now, with an expected release date of June 2013.
Damian Murphy is back with his Revell/Hasegawa Seafire.
Jeff Thompson recently finished his Trumpeter 1/32 Me 262A-1a "Yellow 2".
Wayne Bowman kicks off today's "A Blast from the Past" with a show report on the Wellington County Modellers Exhibition, from 2002.
Chris Novak is back again with another 2-part show report on AERO 2005: Part 1 | Part 2.
And finally we finish with two more converted walkarounds:
- Hawker Hurricane Mk IV RP (Photos: Dejan Lukic)
- Grumman F8F Bearcat (Photos: Mark Proulx)

Updated 8 May 2013

Romain Flechon is back with his amazing Azur 1/32 Bloch MB152 C.1 "Balek".
Ken Friend showcases his stunning Scratch-Built 1/32 XP-82 Twin Mustang.
Emmanuel Bret recently finished his Revell 1/32 Ju 88A-5 KG54.
Dennis Ferriol starts off today's episode of "A Blast from the Past" with his Tamiya 1/32 F-15E Strike Eagle Bunker Buster (year unknown).
Edward Lowdell is up next with his Trumpeter 1/24 P-51D Mustang, from 2006.
And finally we finish with two more converted walkarounds:
- Gloster Meteor F8 (Photos: Ian Kaiser and Matt Gannon)
- Hughes H-1 Long-Wing (Photos: Chris Savaglio)

Updated 6 May 2013

Barracuda Studios has some new upgrade sets for the Revell He 219 available for pre-order:
- BR32062 He 219 Diamond Tread Mainwheels
- BR32063 He 219 Open Cowl Flaps Set
Shipments begin Monday, 13 May 2013.
Wingnut Wings now has a PDF catalogue, which can be downloaded from their website.
Wingnut Wings has also begun selling accessory sprues from their kits as separate items:
- 132E0013 - 1/32 - BMW IIIa engine (and Fokker D.VII F cowl) sprue - US$17
  (This is the engine and cowling sprue from 32031 Fokker D.VII F)
- 132E0017 - 1/32 - 230hp Bentley BR.2 engine sprue - US$12
  (This is the engine sprue from 32020 & 32054 Sopwith Snipes)
- 132E0012 - 1/32 - 110hp/130hp Clerget 9z/9b engine sprue - US$12
  (This is the engine sprue from 32008 Sopwith Triplane)
- 132E0015 - 180hp Argus As.III engine sprue - US$14
  (This is the engine sprue from 32024 Hannover Cl.II)
Romain Flechon shares his terrific Hasegawa 1/32 Ki-61 Hien.
Arie Donker leads off today's edition of "A Blast from the Past" with his Hasegawa 1/32 Messerschmitt 109K-4 (year unknown).
Rodney Williams returns with his article What Color Was The Bell X-1, from 2005.
And finally we finish with two more converted walkarounds:
- F-4E 66287 at the Wings Over the Rockies Museum in Denver, CO (Photos: Chris Savaglio)
- Gloster Gladiator (Photos: Phil Brenton)

Updated 5 May 2013

A massive episode of "A Blast from the Past" today, with 8 articles and 6 walkarounds. Enjoy!

First up is Jeffrey Brundt with his Academy 1/35 Pavehawk (year unknown).
Next we have Nenad Miklusev and his twin builds of the Aeropoxy 1/32 Rogozarski IK-3 from 2005.
Edward Lowdell converts the Airfix's big Fw 190A-5 in his article Airfix 1/24 Fw 190F-8 Conversion, from 2006.
The aptly-named Martin Planes is next with his Airfix 1/24 Hawker Hurricane from 2006.
Dave Robbins continues the theme with his build of the Airfix 1/24 Junkers Ju 87B/Trop, from 2007.
Clint Sims presents his Williams Brothers 1/32 Wedell-Williams #92 (year unknown).
Serge Dompierre brings us Revell's 1/28 WWI Fighters (year unknown).
Vernon Rabbetts finishes the article section with something a little different: Royal Thai Airforce Museum, Bangkok from 2006.
And now to our Walkarounds. The old Walkarounds section featured a 13-part tour of the National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright Patterson, by Damian Murphy. I've decided to reorganise this by category to make it easier to browse (all photos by Damian Murphy):

Updated 4 May 2013

Happy Star Wars Day! May the Fourth be with you...
The second in our series of Walkarounds from Dean Bainbridge today. This time we have 34 images of the Sopwith Pup Replica N6452 at FAA Museum, Yeovilton.
Thomas Mayer builds Revell's Ju 88 in his article Junkers Ju 88A-1 U4+TK.
Rodney Williams heads up today's "A Blast from the Past" with a massive 8-part article on Trumpeter's 1/32 F4F-4 Wildcat from 2006. Follow the links at the bottom of each article to get to the next part.
Next up we have Mark Proulx with his 1/32 Canadair F-86 Sabre (year unknown).
For number three today Chris Novak presents a show report on the 2nd Annual LSP/Europe Meeting Modellbau Bodensee 2006, from 2006.
And finally we have another two converted Walkaround articles:
- Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX (Photos: Dave Robbins)
- F-4C 63-433 Kadena AFB (Photos: Chris Savaglio)

Updated 1 May 2013

Dean Bainbridge has sent in hundreds of images taken at the RAF and FAA museums. Thanks Dean! These will be published as a series of walkarounds in the coming weeks, starting with 24 images of the F4U Corsair at the Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton.
Rodney Williams returns to kick off today's "A Blast from the Past" with a 3-part article entitled Trumpeter's 1/24 P-51D Mustang: "Nooky Booky II" from 2006. Follow the links at the bottom of each article to get to the next part.
Next up we have Ronnie Murray with his Scratchbuilders Ki-44 Tojo (year unknown).
Number three for today is Rick Cotton and his 1/32 Revell F4U Corsair (year unknown).
And finally we have another two converted Walkaround articles:
- BAe Sea Harrier FA.2 (Photos: Robert MacSkimming)
- Supermarine Spitfire - Various Marks (Photos: Unknown)

Updated 28 April 2013

I've just finished converting the LSP 10th Anniversary Group Build Gallery into a website article.
Chris Novak returns to kick off today's "A Blast from the Past" with his article The "Late War Navy Collection" Part 5: Vought Corsair F4U-4 Marines, VMFT-20, El Toro/ California, 1945 from 2007.
Next up we have Alessandro Biagetti with his article Taivaan Helmi over Finland: Special Hobby 1/32nd Brewster F2A Buffalo (Model 139) from 2009.
Number three for today is Howard Weaver and his article Scratchbuilding the MS-406 (year unknown).
And finally we have another two converted Walkaround articles:
- Hispano Cannons (Photos: Matt Gannon)
- Hawker Typhoon - RAF Hendon (Photos: LSP Ron)

Updated 27 April 2013

Welcome to the new-look LSP website! Things haven't changed that much really, but we hope you agree that it looks better. If you're using a small screen you probably won't notice the change at all. If you experience any problems with the revised layout, please let me know!
Guy Wilson reviews not one but two new products from Aero Bonus:
- 1/32 Airfield Accessory Fire Buckets
- 1/32 50lb Wheeled Fire Extinguisher
John Bardwell has just finished his Hasegawa 1/32 P-40N.
Rick Cotton returns to kick off today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Revell 1/32 KI-61 IIc (year unknown).
Next up is something a little different from Dave Robbins: Scratch-Built Luftwaffe Bomb Cart in 1/24 Scale from 2007.
And finally we have another two converted Walkaround articles:
- Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5 at the Australian War Memorial (Photos: Matt Gannon and Mike O'Realy)
- Smoke Rocket Pod (Photos: Matt Gannon)

Updated 25 April 2013

Mark Peacock from Valiant Wings Publishing has some Breaking News Regarding Airframe & Miniature No. 5.
Eagle Editions has announced that a 1/32 release of EC#148 P-61A Black Widows will be available in June 2013.
Gottwalles Marcel has just finished a very cool Revell/Hobbycraft 1/32 Hawker Tempest Kitbash.
Another monster build from Chris Novak to kick off today's "A Blast from the Past", with his article The "Late War Navy Collection" Part 3: Vought Corsair F4U-1D VMF-312 "Checkerboarders" from 2005.
Next up is Tim Clark and his article Sturmbock: Hasegawa's 1/32 Fw 190A-8 Converted to an Fw 190A-8/R8 from 2004.
And finally we have another two converted Walkaround articles:
- F-18F Super Hornet (Photos: Ray Peterson)
- F-4EJ 37-8321 Naha AB (Photos: Chris Savaglio)

Updated 24 April 2013

German website Deutscher Plastik-Modellbau-Verband has published a complete set of sprue photos from the upcoming Revell 1/32 Bf 109G-6 kit.
Aussie firm OzMods has just released an upgraded version of the old Lone Star Models 1/32 Ohka II kit. Retail price is set at AUD$55.
LSP Ron gets busy again with a couple of new Walkarounds:
- Avro Lancaster - IWM Duxford
- C-47 Dakota
Rohan Duncan recently finished his 1/32 RAAF 20th Anniversary Scheme F-18A Hornet A21-26.
Martin Smith builds the Dragon Early P-51D.
Thanks to Terrence Burns for sending in a cover image for the MMP/Stratus book Barbarossa Victims: Luftwaffe Kills in the East. We'll be back in the near future with another requests list!
Another Stuka to kick off today's "A Blast from the Past"; this time it's Kevin Weiche with his Revell 1/32 Ju 87B-2 Stuka (year unknown).
Next up is Rick Cotton and his I.D. Models 1/32 Dewotine D.520 (year unknown).
And finally we have another two converted Walkaround articles:
- Messerschmitt Me 109G "Black 6" - RAF Hendon (Photos: LSP Ron)
- Wright 1820 Cyclone (Photos: Matt Gannon)

Updated 22 April 2013

Congratulations to forum member TimW for finishing his WNW Hannover CLII in the Wings of the Great War Group Build.
Tom Wilson recently finished the Revell UHU in Rare Bird: Naxos He 219.
Tiberio Riva has graciously given us permission to republish his walkaround of the Fiat CR-42 at the Italian Air Force Museum that he posted to his Photobucket account.
We're still looking for one more cover image for the following MMP/Stratus book in our Reference database:
- Barbarossa Victims: Luftwaffe Kills in the East
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Bill Sarnoff begins today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Revell 1/32 Stuka from 2005.
Next up we have Erik Whipple and his article Rutman's Focke Wulf Fw190A-8, from 2004.
And we finish with another two converted Walkaround articles:
- Republic P-47D Thunderbolt - Various (Photos: Unknown)
- Me 262 Schwalbe Walkaround - RAF Hendon (Photos: Dave Pogson)

Updated 21 April 2013

Congratulations to forum member Dave Byers for finishing his WNW Roland D VIa in the Wings of the Great War Group Build.
Peter Willstein does a great job with his Tamiya 1/32 Spitfire Mk IXc.
Another terrific Walkaround from Grant Moulton, this time featuring the Boeing F4B-4.
I've also added 8 more images to Grant's P-26 Peashooter Walkaround, and 14 more to his Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk Walkaround. Apologies for missing them first time around!
We're still looking for one more cover image for the following MMP/Stratus book in our Reference database:
- Barbarossa Victims: Luftwaffe Kills in the East
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
We begin today's "A Blast from the Past" with Tony Oliver's 4-part show report on Telford 2004, from...2004. Use the links at the bottom of each part to navigate to the next part.
Next up we have Chris Novak and his article The "late war Navy Collection" Part 2: Grumman F6F-5 "Hellcat", from 2007.
And we finish with another two converted Walkaround articles:
- Messerschmitt Bf 109E - RAF Hendon (Photos: LSP Ron)
- Junkers Ju 87G-2 Stuka at Hendon (Photos: Unknown)

Updated 20 April 2013

Guy Wilson takes a quick look at the Aero Bonus 1/32 Airfield Accessory Tool Box.
Another Walkaround from Grant Moulton, this time featuring 26 images of the P-26 Peashooter at Udvar Hazy.
We're still looking for one more cover image for the following MMP/Stratus book in our Reference database:
- Barbarossa Victims: Luftwaffe Kills in the East
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Angelo Picardo begins today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Revell P-47D from 2005.
Something a bit special from the inimitable Brian Cauchi today. I've consolidated into a single new article an old 6-part 'In Progress' photo essay build on building a P-40K from the Revell kit. The original articles are from 2002 and 2003, and feature nearly 100 photos.
Don't forget to check out Brian's article on the finished model!
And we finish with another two converted Walkaround articles:
- CAC Boomerang (Photos: Matt Gannon)
- Convair F-106 Delta Dart - McChord AFB (Photos: Unknown)

Updated 18 April 2013

Kevin Futter takes a look at the latest decal release from Wingnut Wings, Fighting Fokkers part 5, designed to accompany its Fokker D.VII F kit.
William Lawlor has just finished a gorgeous build of the Silver Wings 1/32 Hawker Hart.
Grant Moulton has sent in 39 images of the Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk for a Walkaround.
LSP Ron strikes again with a new walkaround for the Ju 87G-2 Stuka.
We're still looking for one more cover image for the following MMP/Stratus book in our Reference database:
- Barbarossa Victims: Luftwaffe Kills in the East
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Randy Lutz kicks off today's "A Blast from the Past" with Kawanishi N1K1 Kyofu "Rex" (year unknown).
And we finish with another converted Walkaround article:
- Kawasaki Ki-100 - RAF Museum, Hendon (Photos: Unknown)

Updated 16 April 2013

LSP Ron has been busy putting new Walkarounds together:
Jeroen Peters presents his Wingnut Wings Fokker E.III Max Immelmann.
We're still looking for one more cover image for the following MMP/Stratus book in our Reference database:
- Barbarossa Victims: Luftwaffe Kills in the East
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Scott Sampley heads up today's "A Blast from the Past" with Trumpeter's 1/32 A-10 Thunderbolt II "Warthog" (year unknown).
Next up is the late Larry Hawkins and his Revell Me 262 V-Tail (year unknown).
And we finish with another two converted Walkaround articles:
- Westland Lysander Interior (Photos: Edgar Brooks)
- Focke-Wulf Fw 190S-5 (Photos: LSP Ron)

Updated 14 April 2013

The Walkarounds section of the LSP website is currently underdoing some renovations as part of the ongoing (interminable?) website upgrade project. As each Walkaround article is upgraded and fixed, we'll include it here as a part of "A Blast from the Past". Sincere apologies to everybody who has sent in Walkaround images since the upgrade project began, as they have been sitting in the queue awaiting this moment. Look out for them soon!
To celebrate this new phase in the upgrade project, Phil Brenton has sent in 81 images of the Supermarine Walrus at Hendon. Thanks Phil!
The LSP Reference database has now reached 4000 titles! A big thank you to Kevin Williams for all his amazing work on this project.
We're still looking for one more cover image for the following MMP/Stratus book in our Reference database:
- Barbarossa Victims: Luftwaffe Kills in the East
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Kevin Weiche kicks off today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Revell 1/32 Bf 110G-4 (year unknown).
And we finish with the first two converted Walkaround articles:
- P-47D Walkaround, Texas (Photos: Chris Sherland)
- Yokosuka MXY-7 Ohka (Baka) (Photos: David Smith)

Updated 12 April 2013

Kevin Futter takes a look in the box of the latest release from Wingnut Wings, the Fokker D.VII F (#32031).
Eagle Editions has announced that they are working on some new F4U-1 EagleCals decals to coincide with the release of the Tamiya Corsair, and they will be available in all three scales - 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32.
Mark Peacock from Valiant Wings Publishing has sent in some information regarding their Airframe & Miniature pre-order prize draw.
We're still looking for one more cover image for the following MMP/Stratus book in our Reference database:
- Barbarossa Victims: Luftwaffe Kills in the East
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Mark Mallinson straps in for today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Revell Ki-43 Oscar (year unknown).

Updated 11 April 2013

Eagle Editions has announced that Wings of the Black Cross #10 is now available.
Bruce Salmon builds the Wingnut Wings 1/32 Hansa-Brandenburg W.29.
John Bardwell has just finished the HK Models B-25 Strafer.
We're still looking for one more cover image for the following MMP/Stratus book in our Reference database:
- Barbarossa Victims: Luftwaffe Kills in the East
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Brian Cauchi is one again our man today's "A Blast from the Past" as he presents a 3-part report on the Malta Model Show 2004, from 2004. Follow the links at the bottom of the first part to navigate to the subsequent parts.

Updated 10 April 2013

French manufacturer FROMM has announced a new IAR 81-C kit for release in June 2013. Great news!
Olivier Barles has sent in 30 images of his Tamiya 1/32 Spitfire Mk IXc Free French Air Force.
Bob Lawrence has just finished the Fisher 1/32 Ryan PT-22.
Congratulations to Karl Holubar for finishing his HobbyBoss F-84 Thunderjet build in the Almost OOB! Group Build.
Thanks to Doug Nelson for sending in cover images for the following MMP/Stratus books:
Thanks Doug!
For today's "A Blast from the Past" we cross to Rick Reinbott and his Revell Focke-Wulf Fw 190 F-8 from 2004.

Updated 9 April 2013

In breaking news, HobbyLink Japan has listed Tamiya's new 1/32 kit as an F4U-1 Corsair "Bird Cage". Rejoice! No word on an exact release date yet.
Rodney Williams returns with his build of Roscoe Turner's Meteor Racer #29.
Congratulations to Dave Pogson for finishing his Wingnut Wings Albatros and Sopwith Snipe (late) builds in the Wings of the Great War Group Build.
Congratulations also to Matt Robeson for finishing his Wingnut Wings Fokker D.VII (Alb) build in the Wings of the Great War Group Build.
Thanks to Mike Offutt for sending in scans of the box art and decals for the re-release of the Hasegawa 1/32 Curtiss P-40N kit.
Thanks to Anders Bask for sending in details and cover images for the following MMP/Stratus books:
Thanks Anders!
Rick Bellanger has today's "A Blast from the Past" with his JRutman 1/32 P-47N from 2003.

Updated 8 April 2013

Kevin Futter takes a look at the latest product from the workbench of Eclipse Model Design, 32007: 1/32 Me 163B SG 500 'Jägerfaust' Weapon, for the Hasegawa kit.
Mike Swinburne returns with his Hasegawa 1/32 Fw 190A-5 "Graf".
Rob Colvin has just finished his HobbyBoss 1/32 F-84e.
Thanks to Alfons Badur we now have the missing cover images for our two Greenhill/Stackpole books:
- Focke Wulf 190 Defending the Reich 1943-1945
- The Sea Eagles: The Luftwaffe's Maritime Operations 1939-1945
Thanks Alfons!
Chris Novak returns for today's "A Blast from the Past" with his show report on Modellbau Bodensee 2004 from 2004.

Updated 6 April 2013

Valiant Wings Publishing has sent in a preview image and some updated information from their upcoming title The Messerschmitt Bf 109 Early Series (V1 to E-9 including T-series by Richard A Franks.
Mikkel Olsen makes his LSP debut with his Ki-84 Hayate - 520 Temporary Interception Regiment.
Bodo Cordes also debuts with his amazing Trumpeter 1/32 Dauntless.
We are now looking for more book covers for the Reference database, this time for two Greenhill/Stackpole books:
- Focke Wulf 190 Defending the Reich 1943-1945
- The Sea Eagles: The Luftwaffe's Maritime Operations 1939-1945
If you have either of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
Ted Taylor returns for today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Academy UH-60L Black Hawk from way back in 2001.

Updated 2 April 2013

Wingnut Wings has just released its latest kit, a Fokker D.VII F, as well as a new decal sheet, Fighting Fokkers part 5. We have our review samples of both to hand, so look out for reviews shortly!
Kevin Futter takes a look at Eclipse Model Design's 1/32 P-40M/N Perforated Intake Plates.
Aleksander Sadowski makes his LSP debut with the Zoukei-Mura 1/32 Ta 152H-1.
Rodney Williams returns with a precis article about a seven-part series he did for www.p40warhawk.com, entitled Super Detailing a 1/32 Scale Revell P-40E Model. The article contains links to all seven parts of Rodney's original article.
We are now looking for more book covers for the Reference database, this time for two Greenhill/Stackpole books:
- Focke Wulf 190 Defending the Reich 1943-1945
- The Sea Eagles: The Luftwaffe's Maritime Operations 1939-1945
If you have either of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
Rick Bellanger joins us for today's "A Blast from the Past" with a show report from Modelpalooza 2003, from...2003.

Updated 31 March 2013

Tony O'Toole has built A Pair of Matchbox Spitfires.
Matt Robeson makes his LSP debut with the Trumpeter 1/32 Me 262A-1a Early.
Thanks to Frank Mitchell for sending in a cover image for the last Ginter title in our Reference database, Curtiss XBT2C-1.
Gino Dykstra has today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Azur Rata, from 2005.

Updated 28 March 2013

The LSP Kit Database has just reached 2000 kits! Rejoice! Here's to many more to come.
Serge Saenen sent in his terrific 1/32 Avia S 199 "Sakin".
Frank Daniels joins us again to show off his Tamiya 1/32 Spitfire Mk VIII.
We're still looking for a cover image for the last Ginter title in our Reference database:
- Curtiss XBT2C-1
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Over to Brian Cauchi for today's "A Blast from the Past" as he presents a five-part article on the 12th Malta International Airshow, from 2004. Follow the links at the bottom of each part to navigate to the next part.

Updated 24 March 2013

It is with great sadness that I report the death of LSP staff member Erik Lind (LSP_Erik). Erik had been battling cancer for quite some time, but finally succumbed to this terrible disease on 7 February 2013 (obituary). Vale Erik.
Kevin Futter takes a look at Eclipse Model Design's 1/32 Spitfire Fireproof Forward Bulkhead.
Valiant Wings Publishing has sent in a revised cover image for their forthcoming early Bf 109 book.
Eagle Editions has announced the release of their latest book, Wings of the Black Cross #10.
Garry Pritchett has built the 1/24 scale Airfix Gyrocopter "Lil' Nell".
Dennis McCone does a quick build of the Revell 1/32 Heinkel He 219.
Thanks to Gary Vincent for supplying us with a cover image for The Avro Lancaster.
We're still looking for a cover image for the last Ginter title in our Reference database:
- Curtiss XBT2C-1
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
For today's "A Blast from the Past" we look back at Chris Novak's amazing Revell F4U-1D "Corsair": "White 66" Ens. A. Lerch, USS Intrepid, from 2005.

Updated 21 March 2013

Kevin Futter takes a look inside the boxes of the two latest kits from Wingnut Wings:
- #32020: 1/32 Sopwith Snipe Early
- #32054: 1/32 Sopwith Snipe Late
Damian Murphy has sent in his article entitled Enter the Dragon: Dragon’s 1/32nd Scale P-51D Mustang.
Darin Bellis returns with his 1/32 Fw 190A-4 (backdated Hasegawa A-5).
Thanks to John Cicchino we now have a cover image for Ginter's XTBU-1 & TBY-2 Sea Wolf. Only one more Ginter title to go:
- Curtiss XBT2C-1
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Rick Bellanger takes us back to 2002 for today's "A Blast from the Past", with his ModelFEST 2002 Show Report.

Updated 17 March 2013

Kevin Futter takes a look at the fourth and last in a series of decal packages from Wingnut Wings, for their Fokker D.VII kits: 30009: Fighting Fokkers Part 4.
Frank Daniels is back with his Tamiya 1/32nd A6M5 Zero.
Craig Hartnett makes his LSP debut with his Trumpeter 1/35 CH-47 Diorama.
Thanks to Jake Melampy for supplying us with information regarding the Reid Air Publications book range for our Reference database:
We have a new pair of titles from our Reference database for which we are seeking cover images, both from the Ginter range:
- Curtiss XBT2C-1
- XTBU-1 & TBY-2 Sea Wolf
If you have either of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
Damian Murphy takes today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Trumpeter 1/32 P-40B/C, from 2006.

Updated 16 March 2013

Kevin Futter takes a look at the third in a series of decal packages from Wingnut Wings, for their Fokker D.VII kits: 30008: Fighting Fokkers Part 3.
Tom Wilson returns with A Pair of 109s.
Daniel David makes his LSP debut with a Revel 1/32 Heinkel He 162.
We have a new pair of titles from our Reference database for which we are seeking cover images, both from the Ginter range:
- Curtiss XBT2C-1
- XTBU-1 & TBY-2 Sea Wolf
If you have either of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
Today's "A Blast from the Past" belongs to Martin Morkowsky and his Revell 1/28 Fokker D.VII, from 2005.

Updated 14 March 2013

Kagero has announced the following new titles for March:
- UNITS 04: JG 51 Jagdgeschwader "Mölders"
- MINITOPCOLORS 34: Messerschmitt Bf 109s over the Mediterranean Part I
- MINITOPCOLORS 35: Fw 190s over Europe Part I
Apologies to Kagero for the tardiness of this news!
Anthony Galbraith examines HpH Models' new 1/32 Supermarine Walrus.
Tony O'Toole presents A 1/24th Scale Sea Hurricane Mk Ib.
We have a new pair of titles from our Reference database for which we are seeking cover images, both from the Ginter range:
- Curtiss XBT2C-1
- XTBU-1 & TBY-2 Sea Wolf
If you have either of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
Adam Batkiewicz has today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Trumpeter MiG-3, from 2004.

Updated 12 March 2013

Marcin Matejko makes his LSP debut with an amazing Laird Turner LTR 14 "METEOR" from the 1/32 Lindberg kit.
Andy John returns with his Trumpeter 1/32 Messerschmitt Me 262A-1a Wk. Nr 501232 "Yellow 5".
We have a new pair of titles from our Reference database for which we are seeking cover images, both from the Ginter range:
- Curtiss XBT2C-1
- XTBU-1 & TBY-2 Sea Wolf
If you have either of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
Today's "A Blast from the Past" sees another Trumpeter 262, this time from Alan Troi in 2007: Trumpeter 1/32 Messerschmitt Me 262A-1.

Updated 9 March 2013

Kyrre Ingebrethsen returns with his Hasegawa Bf 109G-5/U2 - Carganico's last Mickey Mouse.
More from Tony O'Toole as we present his Fleet Air Arm Avengers Mk II & Mk III.
Many thanks to Thomas Mayer for sending in cover images for the following titles in our Reference database:
- Osprey: Corsair Aces of World War 2
- Motorbuch Verlag: Die Ju 88 und ihre Folgemuster
- Motorbuch Verlag: Die deutsche Nachtjagd
- Verlag Karl R. Pawlas: Die Sturm-und Lastensegler Go 242, Go 244, Go 345, P 39, Ka 430
- Verlag Karl R. Pawlas: Kampf-und Lastensegler DFS 230, DFS 331
- Mittler: Luftfahrt Bilder, Texte Dokumente: Handbuch 9
- Mittler: Luftfahrt Bilder, Texte Dokumente: Handbuch 1
- Mittler: Luftfahrt Bilder, Texte Dokumente: Handbuch 6
- Mittler: Luftfahrt Bilder, Texte Dokumente: Handbuch 5
- Mittler: Luftfahrt Bilder, Texte Dokumente: Handbuch 4
- Mittler: Luftfahrt Bilder, Texte Dokumente: Handbuch 8
- Motorbooks International: Fighter Command
Brad Hagen takes today's "A Blast from the Past" with his article on the Minnesota Air Force & Army National Guard open house - August 2001 (year unknown).

Updated 7 March 2013

Kevin Futter takes a look at the second in a series of decal packages from Wingnut Wings, for their Fokker D.VII kits: 30007: Fighting Fokkers Part 2.
Brian Criner has snapped some new photos of his Trumpeter 1/24 Hurricane. Amazing weathering!
Tony O'Toole is back with a Mustang Mk III, 249 Sqn RAF, Italy 1944 - Trumpeter 1/32 Kit.
We go all the way back to 2003 for today's "A Blast from the Past" as we look back on an interview with Rodney Williams in Master Modeler Rodney Williams Talks Large Scale.

Updated 6 March 2013

Congratulations to forum member DrDave for completing his WNW Albatros DV Alfred Lenz entry in the Wings of the Great War Group Build. Terrific job!
Valiant Wings Publishing has sent us some information about its latest Airframe & Miniature title, The Messerschmitt Bf 109 (Early versions V1 to E-9 including T-series) – A Complete Guide To The Luftwaffe’s Famous Fighter by Richard A. Franks.
Tony O'Toole brings us A Couple of 1/32nd Scale Hurricanes!.
Chris Novak brings us something a little different for today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Model Mania 2004 Show Report from 2004 (obviously!).

Updated 5 March 2013

Kevin Futter takes a look at the first in a series of decal packages from Wingnut Wings, for their Fokker D.VII kits: 30006: Fighting Fokkers Part 1.
Daniel Sahling has built an impeccably weathered Trumpeter 1/32nd F-14D Tomcat "Grim Reapers".
Thanks once again to Alfons Badur, we were able to supplement the Flugzeug range in our Reference database with the following titles from their "Jet & Prop" series:
Lukasz Kedzierski stars in today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Trumpeter 1/32 F4U-1A Corsair from 2004.

Updated 2 March 2013

Thanks to Alfons Badur, we were able to supplement the Flugzeug range in our Reference database with the following titles:
Thanks Alfons, and a public apology for taking so long to get to it. We hope to fill in the blanks of Flugzeug's "Jet & Prop" series next.
Colin Robinson sends in his terrific Fisher 1/32 Sea Fury.
Andrew Eaton debuts with his Wingnut Wings Pfalz IIIa - Max Holtzem.
Thomas Blumenthal takes today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Trumpeter Wildcat F4F of Ca. Joe Foss VMF-121 November 1942 Guadalcanal from 2005.

Updated 27 February 2013

LSP Ron reviews two new decal releases from Leading Edge Models:
- #32.80 1/32 Scale RCAF P-51D Part 1 Western Canada
- #32.81 1/32 Scale RCAF P-51D Part 2 Eastern Canada
James Fahey reviews the 1/32 'Fee' crew figures by Brian Fawcett for Wingnut Wings kit.
Willi Gudat is today's debutant, with his Wingut Wings Fokker D.VII MFGR1, Gotthard Sachsenberg "YELLOBIRD".
Vernon Rabbetts has today's episode of "A Blast from the Past" with something a little different: Making Your Own color Profiles on the Computer (year unknown).

Updated 25 February 2013

We've had word from Eagle Editions that they are releasing a new sheet, EC#149, for Revell's big He 111 kit. They're also reprinting the following sheets:
Frank Mitchell returns with another amazing scratch-build, this time of The XP-31 Swift In 32nd Scale.
Our debutant today is Romain Flechon with his 1/32 F-16 I Sufa - Academy.
Carlos Augusto Palma leads off today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Trumpeter "Rumanian" MiG-3 in 1/32 scale from 2005.
Next up we have James Morley with his Trumpeter 1/24 Spitfire Vb from 2004.
Lastly we look back at Damian Murphy's Trumpeter 1/32 F4U-1 Corsair - Backdated Birdcage from 2007.

Updated 23 February 2013

Michael Woodgate sends in his 1/32nd Hasegawa Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6.
Ulrich Schütt debuts with his terrific Special Hobby 1/32 Mitsubishi A5M4 Claude.
Ben Schumacher is our second debutant today with his article RF-8G Crusader, Trumpeter + Scratch.
Thanks to Thomas Mayer for resolving our confusion over the Archiv: Band 3 titles from the Flugzeug range in our Reference database. We'll be back later with some more requests I'm sure!
In today's "A Blast from the Past" we look back at Rick Cotton's 1/32 Ju 87G Tank Buster (year unknown).

Updated 19 February 2013

Kevin Futter takes a look inside the box of the new Wingnut Wings Sopwith Triplane.
Florin Silaghi returns with his Trumpeter 1/32 Bf 109E-3 "Come on Girl", in Romanian Colors.
Andy John shows off his terrific Tamiya 1/32 F-4J(UK) Phantom 74 Squadron.
We're still looking for one last cover image for the Flugzeug range in our Reference database:
- Archiv: Band 3
Folks seem to be confusing the title listed above with Foto-Archiv Spezial: Band 3, for which we already have a cover image. Thanks to all of you though who have sent it in!
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Tom Crayne is down for today's "A Blast from the Past" with the Trumpeter 1/32 F-8J Crusader Converted into F-8C (year unknown).

Updated 16 February 2013

In some fresh industry news, Barracuda Studios Announces 2 New Sets for the 1/32 Trumpeter Me 262. They look great!
Olivier Barles returns with his Curtiss P-40B "Flying Tigers" - Trumpeter 1/32.
Andy John contributes yet another fine build with his Hasegawa 1/32 Ju87-G Kanonenvogel.
We're still looking for one last cover image for the Flugzeug range in our Reference database:
- Archiv: Band 3
Folks seem to be confusing the title listed above with Foto-Archiv Spezial: Band 3, for which we already have a cover image. Thanks to all of you though who have sent it in!
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Another build from the late, great Larry Hawkins for today's "A Blast from the Past": 1/32 P-38H Conversion (year unknown).

Updated 12 February 2013

Michael Woodgate returns with his 1/32nd Revell Hawker Hunter F.6.
Eric Galliers shows off his beautiful Aerotech 1/32 Supermarine S4.
Andy John keeps 'em coming with his Dragon 1/32nd Scale Bf 110C-7, I.(Z)JG 77.
We're still looking for one last cover image for the Flugzeug range in our Reference database:
- Archiv: Band 3
Folks seem to be confusing the title listed above with Foto-Archiv Spezial: Band 3, for which we already have a cover image. Thanks to all of you though who have sent it in!
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Mark Mallinson takes today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Model 21 (Violet Lightning improved) Spring 1945 from 2002.

Updated 10 February 2013

Phillip Gore makes his LSP debut with the Wingnut Wings 1/32 scale Rumpler C.IV Early.
Henrik Stormer also debuts with his Sukhoi Su-25 (Czech).
Andy John returns with his Revell 1/32 RAF Tornado 617 Squadron.
We're still looking for one last cover image for the Flugzeug range in our Reference database:
- Archiv: Band 3
Folks seem to be confusing the title listed above with Foto-Archiv Spezial: Band 3, for which we already have a cover image. Thanks to all of you though who have sent it in!
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Sinuhe Hahn is today's entrant for "A Blast from the Past" with his Swiss Air Force F-5E from 2001.

Updated 7 February 2013

Valiant Wings Publishing’s The Hawker Sea Fury-A Detailed Guide To The Fleet Air Arm’s Last Piston-engine Fighter is now available.
Frank Mitchell makes a welcome return with his F-86H Sabre in 1/32 Scale.
Gary Buchanan debuts with his Special Hobby He 100 / 113.
We're still looking for one last cover image for the Flugzeug range in our Reference database:
- Archiv: Band 3
Folks seem to be confusing the title listed above with Foto-Archiv Spezial: Band 3, for which we already have a cover image. Thanks to all of you though who have sent it in!
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Howard Weaver has today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Spitfire Mk XIVe Conversion (year unknown).
Our new Group Build, Wings of the Great War, is now open for business! So...what are you going to enter?

Updated 6 February 2013

Michael Woodgate sends in his Wingnut Wings Fokker D.VII (Alb).
Andy John contributes again, with his Hasegawa 1/32 Fw 190-A8 of JG5 February 1945.
We're still looking for one last cover image for the Flugzeug range in our Reference database:
- Archiv: Band 3
Folks seem to be confusing the title listed above with Foto-Archiv Spezial: Band 3, for which we already have a cover image. Thanks to all of you though who have sent it in!
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Olivier Barles returns for today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Azur 1/32 scale Curtiss H75-A3 (year unknown).
Our new Group Build, Wings of the Great War, is now open for business! So...what are you going to enter?

Updated 4 February 2013

Hilmar Klemm debuts with his Trumpeter 1/32nd MiG-3.
Andy John is back with his Tamiya 1/32 F-16C Viper 77th FS OP Iraqi Freedom.
Dave Pogson returns with a magnificent WNW Pfalz DIIIa with Pheon Kest 8w decals.
We're still looking for one last cover image for the Flugzeug range in our Reference database:
- Archiv: Band 3
Folks seem to be confusing the title listed above with Foto-Archiv Spezial: Band 3, for which we already have a cover image. Thanks to all of you though who have sent it in!
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Something a little different for today's "A Blast from the Past" with Garry L. Pritchett's Series 77 75mm WWII USMC Pilot (year unknown).
Our new Group Build, Wings of the Great War, is now open for business! So...what are you going to enter?

Updated 2 February 2013

Kevin Futter takes a look at the Wingnut Wings 32024: 1/32 Hannover Cl.II.
Andy John debuts with his Tamiya 1/32 P-51D Mustang "LOU IV".
John Bardwell has just completed his Special Hobby 1/32 P-400.
We're still looking for one last cover image for the Flugzeug range in our Reference database:
- Archiv: Band 3
Folks seem to be confusing the title listed above with Foto-Archiv Spezial: Band 3, for which we already have a cover image. Thanks to all of you though who have sent it in!
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
This edition of "A Blast from the Past" features a two-part build by Paul Stoner: Tamiya F-4G Wild Weasel Part 1 and Tamiya F-4G Wild Weasel Part 2, from 2004.
Our new Group Build, Wings of the Great War, is now open for business! So...what are you going to enter?

Updated 31 January 2013

Roy Sutherland has sent in some information about his New 1/32nd P-47 Product Announcement from Barracuda Studios.
Michael Woodgate has formed the backbone of our updates in recent months, and here he is again with his Trumpeter 1/32nd MiG-3. This is Michael's 32nd submission to LSP; quite appropriate really! Congrats Michael, and many thanks.
We're still looking for one last cover image for the Flugzeug range in our Reference database:
- Archiv: Band 3
Folks seem to be confusing the title listed above with Foto-Archiv Spezial: Band 3, for which we already have a cover image. Thanks to all of you though who have sent it in!
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
This edition of "A Blast from the Past" kicks off with yet another X-1 build, this time it's Caz Dalton and his Revell 1/32 Bell X-1 from 1998.
Next up we have Tom Probert with his Revell 1/32nd Scale Eurofighter Typhoon (year unknown).
Lastly we have Dan LoRusso with his Revell Corsair of VF-84, from 2003.
Don't forget that our new Group Build, Wings of the Great War, starts on 1 February! One more day to go...what are you going to enter?

Updated 30 January 2013

Long-time LSP Sponsor HobbyLink Japan now has a Sponsor Forum on the LSP forums. Drop in and say G'day!
Wingnut Wings has just released two brand-new 1/32 Sopwith Snipe kits:
- 32054 - Sopwith Snipe (Late)
- 32020 - Sopwith Snipe (Early)
Florin Silaghi has just finished an Fi-156 in Romanian Colors.
We're still looking for one last cover image for the Flugzeug range in our Reference database:
- Archiv: Band 3
Folks seem to be confusing the title listed above with Foto-Archiv Spezial: Band 3, for which we already have a cover image. Thanks to all of you though who have sent it in!
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
For today's "A Blast from the Past" we take a look at Garry L. Pritchett's Pegasus 1:18 scale Bell X-1 (year unknown).
Don't forget that our new Group Build, Wings of the Great War, starts on 1 February! Just a couple more days...what are you going to enter?

Updated 28 January 2013

Brian Leitch reviews the new Hong Kong Models 1/32 B-25J “Strafer”, with 26 images included.
Another big showing from Wingut Wings today, with the first of two examples from Jeroen Peters being the Junkers J.1.
Jeroen's second bite is the Wingnut Wings Sopwith Pup.
Third up is Lars Qvarfordt with his Wingnut Wings Fokker E.II.
We're still looking for one last cover image for the Flugzeug range in our Reference database:
- Archiv: Band 3
Folks seem to be confusing the title listed above with Foto-Archiv Spezial: Band 3, for which we already have a cover image. Thanks to all of you though who have sent it in!
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Suresh Nathan returns for today's "A Blast from the Past" with his P-39D Airacobra (year unknown).
Don't forget that our new Group Build, Wings of the Great War, starts on 1 February! Just a few more days...what are you going to enter?

Updated 26 January 2013

Lone Star Models has posted photos of its new 1/32 P-40 cockpit upgrade set.
Terry Chan finishes the new 1/32 Fisher F-7U Gutless Cutlass.
We're still looking for one last cover image for the Flugzeug range in our Reference database:
- Archiv: Band 3
Folks seem to be confusing the title listed above with Foto-Archiv Spezial: Band 3, for which we already have a cover image. Thanks to all of you though who have sent it in!
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Jeffery Brundt returns for today's "A Blast from the Past" with his two-part article on Hasegawa's 1/32 F-16C: Part 1 | Part 2, from 2000.
Next up we have Jose Luis Da Silva Santos and his F-15C Strike Eagle Early Version from 2008.
Last up is the late, great Larry Hawkins with his I.D. Models 1/32 A-7E (year unknown).

Updated 24 January 2013

Kevin Futter takes a look in the box of the Wingnut Wings 1/32 Fokker D.VII (Alb) kit.
Eric Galliers does a quick workbench review of the new Kinetic 1/32 Hawk 100 Series.
Michael Woodgate builds the Pacific Coast Models 1/32nd Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXC.
We're still looking for one last cover image for the Flugzeug range in our Reference database:
- Archiv: Band 3
Folks seem to be confusing the title listed above with Foto-Archiv Spezial: Band 3, for which we already have a cover image. Thanks to all of you though who have sent it in!
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
John Wilkes joins us for today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Revell 1/32 RF-4E (year unknown).

Updated 18 January 2013

Dave Pogson builds the Wingnut Wings 1/32 Sopwith Triplane in A Load of Old French Tripe!
Ken Friend shows off his Special Hobby 1/32 X-15-A2.
We're still looking for one last cover image for the Flugzeug range in our Reference database:
- Archiv: Band 3
Folks seem to be confusing the title listed above with Foto-Archiv Spezial: Band 3, for which we already have a cover image. Thanks to all of you though who have sent it in!
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Charles Wissig has today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Bf 110G-2 of II/ZG 1 "Wespen" Second formation, Italy from 2002.

Updated 16 January 2013

Brian Leitch reviews the Eduard Brassin 1/32 B-25JH/J Wheels set.
Master Details has just released a new 1/32 pilot figure: U.S. Navy/Marine WW-2 Standing Tropical.
Tom Bautch builds the Hasegawa Spitfire Mk V.
Another Spitfire to ogle, this time from Michael Woodgate: Hasegawa 1/32nd Supermarine Spitfire Mk IIa.
We're still looking for one last cover image for the Flugzeug range in our Reference database:
- Archiv: Band 3
Folks seem to be confusing the title listed above with Foto-Archiv Spezial: Band 3, for which we already have a cover image. Thanks to all of you though who have sent it in!
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Today's "A Blast from the Past" features John McCormick with his Revell/Monogram 1/32 Scale F-4E (year unknown).

Updated 15 January 2013

HK Models has posted test shots of its upcoming 1/32 B-17G kit.
Kyrre Ingebrethsen debuts with his article Tamiya Spitfire IXc - Hellenic Air Force. Awesome natural metal finish!
Thanks to Colin Burnett for supplying us with a cover image for Archiv: Band 8 from the Flugzeug range in our Reference database. We're still looking for one last cover image:
- Archiv: Band 3
Folks seem to be confusing the title listed above with Foto-Archiv Spezial: Band 3, for which we already have a cover image. Thanks to all of you though who have sent it in!
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Today's "A Blast from the Past" belongs to Ted Taylor with his 1/32 Trumpeter MiG-19PM "Farmer" (year unknown).

Updated 10 January 2013

John Bardwell recently finished the Wingnut Wings Fokker D.VII.
Steve Oakson builds the Special Hobby F2A as a Finnish Buffalo.
We're still looking for the last two cover images for the Flugzeug range in our Reference database:
- Archiv: Band 3
- Archiv: Band 8
If you have any of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
John Doerr takes today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Trumpeter 1/32 MiG-15 from 2008.

Updated 9 January 2013

Kagero has announced that the following new books will be available from 25 January 2013:
- SMI LIBRARY 05: P-47 Thunderbolt with the USAAF – European Theatre of Operations, by Tomasz Szlagor
- UNITS 03: St.G 2 "Immelmann", by Marek J. Murawski
- SUPER MODEL INTERNATIONAL 03 - Aircraft Edition, Edited by Maciej Góralczyk
Johan Bos recently finished the Wingnuts Wings Bristol F.2b Fighter.
Steve Oakson combines the PCM kit with Radu's conversion parts to produce a 1/32 Spitfire Mk XIV.
We're still looking for the last two cover images for the Flugzeug range in our Reference database:
- Archiv: Band 3
- Archiv: Band 8
If you have any of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
Jeffrey Brundt is back for today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Trumpeter 1/32 MiG-19PM NATO codename "Farmer E" (year unknown).

Updated 8 January 2013

Ludovic Molandre recently finished the 1/32 Trumpeter MiG-3 in a stunning winter scheme.
Michael Woodgate builds the 1/32nd MDC Kawasaki Ki-61-1 Hien (Tony). Great paint job!
Eric Galliers has just finished the Wingnut Wings Pfalz D.IIIa.
Thanks to Mark Lewis for providing cover images for most of the Flugzeug range in our Reference database. Only two remain:
- Archiv: Band 3
- Archiv: Band 8
If you have any of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
Today's "A Blast from the Past" belongs to Marcos Bonfim with Trumpeter's Bf 109G-6 in 1/24 Scale from 2005.

Updated 6 January 2013

Mike Swinburne reviews the Lone Star Models 1/32 F2G Conversion.
Alfonso Cesar does an amazing job on his Academy Hornet in The Impossible Camo: F/A-18 in Digital Scheme.
Steve Oakson's next submission is the Hasegawa Ki-61 with the Alley-cat Ki-100 Conversion.
Thanks to Mark Lewis for providing a cover image for Ki-46 Type 100 Com. Recon. Plane, the last in our Bunrin-Do range.
The next book series for which we are now seeking cover images is the Flugzeug range:
If you have any of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
Randy Lutz has today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Swallow 1/32 Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero (year unknown).

Updated 5 January 2013

Kevin Futter reviews the Eclipse Model Design A32001 1/32 Spitfire Curved Cannon Fairings.
In the first of a series of submissions from Steve Oakson, we take a look at his I.D. Models Ki-45 "Nick".
We have just one more Bunrin-Do title for which we lack a cover image:
- Ki-46 Type 100 Com. Recon. Plane
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Jeffrey Brundt is up yet again for "A Blast from the Past" with his 1/32 Revell-Monogram F-14A (year unknown).
Next up is John McCormick with his 1/32 Trumpeter F-105G Thunderchief “Wild Weasel” (year unknown).
Coming in last is Olivier Barles with his Matchbox 1/32 Scale Spitfire Mk 22 (year unknown).

Updated 3 January 2013

Steve Walton builds Hasegawa's Fw 190D-9 as Black 4, JG2.
Thanks to Mark Lewis, Richard Griewski and Bob from MDC for sending in cover images for Kyushu Navy Experimental Interceptor Fighter "Shinden". That leaves just one Bunrin-Do title for which we lack a cover image:
- Ki-46 Type 100 Com. Recon. Plane
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Jeffrey Brundt is a regular on "A Blast from the Past", so let's check out his Revell AG/Hasegawa 1/32 F-5E (year unknown).
Next up is John Doerr with his article Revell-Monogram F-4E (year unknown).
Bringing up the rear is Christian Kirchhoff with his Revell/Hasegawa Focke Wulf Fw 190D-9 from 2004.

Updated 2 January 2013

The Fallen Comrades Group Build has now finished. A new Group Build, entitled Wings of the Great War, will start on 1 February 2013, and run until 30 November 2013. Get planning!
James Fahey has yet another Pheon Models review, this time it's Decals for the Wingnut Wings RE8.
Thanks to Dejan Lukic for sending in a cover image for Army Type 97 Fighter. We're still looking for cover images for the following Bunrin-Do titles for our Reference database:
- Ki-46 Type 100 Com. Recon. Plane
- Kyushu Navy Experimental Interceptor Fighter "Shinden"
If you have any of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
Jerome Braure leads off today's "A Blast from the Past" with his amazing Scratchbuilt 1/20 North American X-15 (year unknown).
Suresh Nathan is up next with his article Screaming Serpent Stuka (Revell Ju-87B) from 2007.
Lastly we have Chris Novak with his Seafire FR 47 - VP 440 - 131 from 2004.

Updated 1 January 2013

Revell of Germany has announced the following 1/32 kits for 2013:
- 04849 BAE Hawk T.1 RAF (April)
- 05724 EC135 "Flying Bulls" (April)
- 04659 Eurocopter EC135 (May) - New Tool!
- 04855 Euro Fighter Typhoon (September)
- 04836 Heinkel He 111H-6 (January)
- 03988 Junkers Ju 88 A-4 with bombs (July)
- 04665 Messerschmitt Bf109 G-6 (May) - New Tool!
- 03986 Spitfire Mk.II (August) - New Tool!
- 04837 Royal Navy Westland Lynx Mk.3 (January)
James Fahey reviews some new 1/32 WWI Crew Figures from Brian Fawcett.
Michael Woodgate returns with his Tamiya 1/32nd A6M5 Zero.
We're still looking for cover images for the following Bunrin-Do titles for our Reference database:
If you have any of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
Rick Cotton is first up for today's "A Blast from the Past" with Trumpeter's 1/32 scale Me 262 from 2008.
Jeffrey Brundt makes it three in a row with his 1/32 Tamiya F-4J (year unknown).

Updated 31 December 2012

It's New Year's Eve as I type this, so I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all our members and visitors a safe and happy New Year, and thank you all for your various contributions to LSP during the course of 2012. May all your dreams come true in 2013.
James Fahey reviews not one, but three new decal releases from Pheon Models:
Ray Peterson reviews Scale Aircraft Conversions' #24005 Landing Gear for Bf 109 (Trumpeter).
Thanks to Anders Bask for supplying us with 24 cover images for the Maru Mechanic titles in our Reference database. Thanks Anders!
Thanks again to Art Murray for sending in various rare cover images for the Reference database.
Thanks to Colin Burnett for sending in a cover image for the Bunrin-Do title The Day-Fighters of Luftwaffe in WW II.
Thanks to Troy Molitor for providing a new Bunrin-Do title (Army Experimental Fighters) for our Reference database. We're still looking for cover images for the following titles:
If you have any of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
Jeffrey Brundt returns to "A Blast from the Past" with his article A Brief History of the Strike Eagle (year unknown).

Updated 30 December 2012

Eric Galliers reviews the new GasPatch Models Turnbuckles.
Thanks to Colin for supplying us with a cover image for Allies in the Pacific, our last missing book cover for the Eagles Editions titles in our Reference database. Thanks Colin!
We're still searching for the following cover images for our Reference database for the Bunrin-Do range:
- Army Type 97 Fighter
- ~~Bf 109B-E~~ - thanks Anders!
- ~~Bf 109F-K~~ - thanks Anders!
- ~~Curtiss P-40 Warhawk~~ - thanks Anders!
- ~~Ju 87 [Vol.1, but not numbered as such]~~ - thanks Anders!
- ~~Ju 87 (Vol.2)~~ - thanks Anders!
- Ki-46 Type 100 Com. Recon. Plane
- Kyushu Navy Experimental Interceptor Fighter "Shinden"
- ~~Messerschmitt Bf 109 Fighters~~ - thanks Iain!
- ~~P-39~~ - thanks Anders!
- ~~SBD Dauntless~~ - thanks Anders!
- The Day-Fighters of Luftwaffe in WW II
- Type 93 Intermediate Trainer
- ~~Type 96 Carrier Fighter~~ - thanks Art!
Art also supplied us with a title we were missing (SBD Dauntless, SB2C Helldiver), so thanks again Art! Those we are still searching for are not crossed out. If you have any of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
Jason Moores leads off today's "A Blast from the Past", with his Trumpeter 1/32 The PLAAF Ft-5 from 2008.
Second and last we have Jeffrey Brundt with his 1/32 Trumpeter A-10 (year unknown).

Updated 26 December 2012

Thanks to Mark Proulx for supplying us with nearly all the missing book covers for the Eagles Editions titles in our Reference database (just Allies in the Pacific to go). Mark also sent us several covers we were missing from other ranges, so thanks Mark!
We're still searching for the following cover images for our Reference database for the Bunrin-Do range:
If you have any of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
Jack Gryskiewicz leads off today's "A Blast from the Past", with his article about Building the I.D. Models Canberra (year unknown).
Jack also takes position #2 with his amazing Scratch-built 1/32 Grumman OV1-D Mohawk (year unknown).
Jarrod Cunningham takes the final spot with his Tamiya F-4J Phantom (year unknown).

Updated 24 December 2012

It's Christmas Eve as I type this, so I'd like to take this opportunity on behalf of all of us at LSP to wish all our members and visitors a safe & happy Christmas, whether you celebrate it or not. May Santa bring you plastic!
Michael Woodgate presents us with his 21st Century 1/32nd Macchi C.205 Veltro.
Karl Holubar has just finished a mammoth build of the Revell 1/32 MiG-29A. The build thread in the forums is well-worth checking out too!
I've just converted the Empire of the Rising Sun Group Build Gallery into an article.
Thanks to Anders Bask for the cover image for Experimental Twin Engine Fighters Ki-83, Ki-96, Ki-102, and Ki-108. We're still searching for the following cover images for our Reference database for the Bunrin-Do range:
If you have any of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
More Howard Weaver for today's "A Blast from the Past", with his Combat Models F9F-5 Panther (year unknown).

Updated 21 December 2012

Wingnut Wings has announced unavoidable price increases on their kits of 6% to 12%, effective from 1 January 2013 (NZ time).
Roll Models is currently running a 1/32 WWI online contest. Please visit the contest page for more details.
Modelforum.cz is reporting that Special Hobby has a 1/32 Hawker Tempest V planned for a future release (possibly 2013).
Thanks to Max Pye for sending us the remaining missing cover images for the Arms and Armour Press range:
Thanks Max!
More Howard Weaver for today's "A Blast from the Past", with his article "Chippy-Ho!" Building Hasegawa's F/A 18 in 1/32 Scale (year unknown).

Updated 18 December 2012

Sinuhe Hahn reviews the new decal set from Matterhorn Circle Decals, North American Aviation P-51D Mustang, for Swiss Mustangs.
Valentin Hategan has just finished his Romanian Communist MiG-23 MF from Trumpeter.
Michael Woodgate returns with his Hasegawa 1/32nd Republic P-47D Thunderbolt of the RAF.
We're still searching for the following cover images for our Reference database for the Arms and Armour Press range:
If you have any of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
Jack Gryskiewicz helms today's "A Blast from the Past" with his unique 1/32 Rockwell OV-10D Bronco (year unknown).

Updated 17 December 2012

First up I take a look at the new Wingnut Wings Fokker D.VII (OAW) (best read in conjunction with Ron's 'Fok' review).
Continuing the Wingnut Wings theme, Esteban Murador has just finished his 1/32 Wingnut Wings RAF S.E.5a - Capt. James McCudden. Esteban's website is also worth checking out.
As I type this, we now have exactly 3500 titles in our Reference database, thanks mainly to the herculean effort of Kevin Williams, but ably assisted by many of you! Thanks everyone for helping us out.
Speaking of which, thanks to Richard Palimaka for sending in a cover image for the Red Roo Models book The Modeller's Guide to the RAAF Mustang.
Thanks also to Terence Burns and Richard Palimaka (again) for sending in cover images for Flights of the Forgotten: Special Duties Operations in World War Two and British Aviation Colours of World War Two. We're still searching for the following cover images for our Reference database for the Arms and Armour Press range:
If you have any of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
Howard Weaver returns for today's "A Blast from the Past" with his I.D. Models F2H-3 Banshee (year unknown).

Updated 16 December 2012

James Fahey takes a look at 1/32 Albatros DV/DVa decals Volumes 3 & 4 from Pheon Models.
James Croasdale has just finished a terrific vignette featuring the Wingnut Wings Bristol F2b fighter.
Thanks to Michael Satin for sending in the cover image for The Sopwith Fighters. We're still searching the following cover images for our Reference database for the Arms and Armour Press range:
If you have any of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
Something different for today's "A Blast from the Past" as Rato Marczak examines R.A.F. Skies, from 2009.

Updated 15 December 2012

Tom Wilson has just finished his Hansa Brandenburg W.29 flown by Oberleutnant z.S Friedrich Christiansen. Nice one Tom!
I've just added a cover image to the Arms and Armour Press title US Army Air Forces World War Two: Volume I. We're still searching the following cover images for our Reference database for the Arms and Armour Press range:
If you have any of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
Howard Weaver takes today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Combat Models LTV A7 Corsair II (year unknown).

Updated 13 December 2012

I've just added Revell's new P-39D to the Kit Database. Many thanks to forum member Nigelr32 for the box art image!
We're now searching for a new set of cover images for our Reference database, this time from the Arms and Armour Press range:
If you have any of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
Dejan Lukic has just finished his 1/32 Bf 109G-6 Lt. Erich Hartmann build. Nice one!
Henry Busch has today's "A Blast from the Past" with his article Modeling Revell's RF-4C in 1/32 Scale from 2003.

Updated 12 December 2012

Congratulations to Dan Cooper on finishing his Revell Tiger Moth entry into the AOOB! Group Build. Great job Dan!
Master Details has just announced the release of Kit 32034: Fairey Swordfish Mk1 and Mk2 Wheel Upgrade Kit for the Trumpeter kit.
Many thanks to Maurice Ahern for providing the cover image for Airlife's Wings of the Weird and Wonderful, Vol. 2. Much appreciated!
The ever-reliable Michael Woodgate returns with his Hasegawa 1/32nd Fw 190-A5.
Piet van Wyk de Vries has today's "A Blast from the Past" with his article Old Ed Looks for Matches from 2008.

Updated 10 December 2012

Valiant Wings Publishing is now offering free shipping on its very first book, The Messerschmitt Me 262-A Guide To The Luftwaffe’s First Jet Fighter by Richard A Franks. The offer ends on January 31st.
I've just added the Wingnut Wings Hannover Cl.II kit to the Kit Database. I'll try to source some box art for it in due course.
Today's "A Blast from the Past" features another George with another F-16, this time it's George Piter and his Revell 1/32 F-16C (year unknown).
Something a little different for this edition of "Thread of the Week", in that we're featuring multiple threads; LSP has been hit by Wingnut Wings fever of late, so it seems appropriate to list all the wonderful builds going on in the forums:
- WnW AMC DH-2 7907 ---- 32 Sqn Sept 1916 by Out2gtcha
- WNW Albatros D.Va by Peterpools
- WNW Junkers J.1 by jeroenpeters
- Another Gotha.. ressurected by ladder4boy
- WnW Pfalz D.IIIa by ericg
- Candy Striped WNW Pup, with Pheon decals by DrDave
- WNW Pfalz D.XII by LSP_Ron
- WNW Tripe build by seiran01
- WNW Eindecker Elll by Peterpools
- WNW Sopwith Pup in dutch colors by jeroenpeters
- Bristol F.2b Wingnut wings by Pfuf.
- BRISFIT by krow113
- WNW Albatros DVa : My FIRST thing with two wings! by av8shunmodels
- WNW Pup C354 trainer by DrDave
Apologies to anyone whose builds I missed.

Updated 8 December 2012

Thanks to Mirek at HpH Models, we now have box art images for the HpH Walrus and the HpH SG-38. Thanks Mirek!
Silver Wings has just announced their Planned Releases for 2013/2014. A very exciting list!
Dr Menelaos Skourtopoulos leads off today's "A Blast from the Past" with his 1/32 KAI F-4EJ Phantom (year unknown).
Next up we have a 2-part article by Frank Mitchell on How To Build An FGR in 1/32 Scale (year unknown).
Rounding out our all-jet edition is George Athanasiades and his 1/32 Tamiya HAF F-16C from 2005.

Updated 6 December 2012

HK Models has released the box art for their upcoming B-17G kit, with an expected release date of first quarter 2013.
Peter Willstein has built Tamiya's big Mustang as "Big Beautiful Doll" in a new vignette. Terrific build!
Roland Forrer has sent in a monster article of his superb build of J. Rutman's Ta 152H-1, with over 120 photos!
Today's "A Blast from the Past" features Gil Hodges and his 1/32 I.D. Models FJ-4 Fury (year unknown).

Updated 5 December 2012

Ron Patterson takes a look inside the box of the Wingnut Wings Fokker D.VII (Fok). He's pretty happy with what he's found!
First cab off the rank today for "A Blast from the Past" is Dr Menelaos Skourtopoulos, with a two-part article entitled Dropping The Doumer Bridge: Building Trumpeters F-105D in 1/32 scale (year unknown).
Next up is a Hasegawa 1/32 F-5E from Fred Krause (year unknown).
Lastly we have quite a short article from Gary Bayer on his 1/32 Hasegawa/Minicraft F-16 (year unknown).

Updated 4 December 2012

Silver Wings is having a Christmas sale, with 15% off all kits and free shipping within Europe.
I've just added cover images in the Reference section for Chance Vought V-173 and XF5U-1 Flying Pancakes and Airfoil #3. Thanks to Gary Vincent for the images!
Speaking of cover images for the Reference section, we're still looking for one for the Airlife title Wings of the Weird and Wonderful, Vol. 2, so if you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Michael "The Machine" Woodgate is back with a terrific build of the Eduard 1/32nd Messerschitt Bf 109E-4.
The amazing Frank Mitchell returns for today's "A Blast from the Past" with his article A Sea Harrier in 24th Scale – The Hard Way (year unknown).

Updated 1 December 2012

Kagero has just announced its December 2012 releases, which include MINITOPCOLORS 33: P-38 Lightning at War Part II and UNITS 02: JG 54 Green Heart Fighters.
The Fallen Comrades Group Build has only 4 more weeks to run, and will end on 31 December. If you've got an entry in that you think you might be able to finish, please push on and give it a go!
Dr Menelaos Skourtopoulos is back for today's "A Blast from the Past" with a four-part article entitled The RF-4E in the Hellenic Air Force Service from 2006 (Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4). Part 3 features newly-updated images from Menelaos.
We're still looking for a cover image for the Airlife title Wings of the Weird and Wonderful, Vol. 2, so if you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!

Updated 30 November 2012

Thanks once again to Iain Wyllie for the cover images of U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft since 1916, Avro: The History of an Aircraft Company and Duxford, Airfield of Dreams: A Guide to Aircraft at Duxford! Our wanted list for Airlife book covers is now down to one:
- Wings of the Weird and Wonderful, Vol. 2
If you have this book and are able to scan it for us, we'd love it if you could send it in!
Don't adjust your sets folks, Wingnut Wings has done it again! They've just announced the release of a Hannover Cl.II, just in time for Christmas.
Florin Silaghi has just completed his Trumpeter Dauntless build with an article entitled Slowly But Deadly 1/32.
Freddy Pedrique has today's "A Blast from the Past" with his 1/32 Canadair/Northrop CF-5A Freedom Fighter (year unknown).

Updated 29 November 2012

Thanks to Iain Wyllie for the cover images of Fairey Firefly: The Operational Record and British Piston Aero-Engines and Their Aircraft! Our wanted list for Airlife book covers is now:
If you have any of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
Eagle Editions has just informed us that they're having a Christmas sale:
Joining in on the Christmas discount sales, now through year's end, save 15% on your entire retail order placed on line. All items eligible for the Christmas discount - now until end of the year!
Valiant Wings Publishing has sent us some information about their latest title: Airframe Album No 2 - The Hawker Sea Fury – A Detailed Guide to The Fleet Air Arm’s Last Piston-engine Fighter by Richard A. Franks.
Michael Ezat returns for today's "A Blast from the Past" with his build of J.Rutman's 1/32 Ta 152H (year unknown).

Updated 28 November 2012

I've just added the box art images for the following Wingnut Wings kits to the LSP Kit Database:
Thanks once again to Dave at Wingnut Wings for supplying us with the box art.
Thanks to Mike Swinburne for the cover image of Restoring Museum Aircraft! Our wanted list for Airlife book covers is now:
If you have any of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
Frank Mitchell returns for today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Combat Models 1/32 Scale F-102 (year unknown).

Updated 26 November 2012

Wingnut Wings has just released 3 separate boxings of its new Fokker D.VII kit, along with separate accompanying decal sheets:
Michael Woodgate has just sent in 10 images of his Hasegawa 1/32nd Nakajima Ki-44 Shoki "Tojo".
Thanks to Alfons Badur for the cover image for JG 54: Jagdgeschwader 54 Grünherz -- Aces of the Eastern Front! Our wanted list for Airlife book covers is now:
If you have any of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
Michael Ezat gets the nod for today's "A Blast from the Past" with his 1/32 Trumpeter Me 262A-1a from 2008.

Updated 25 November 2012

Frank Daniels has just completed Tamiya's 1/32 F-16CJ. Great model!
Thanks to Dean Bainbridge for the cover image for Merlin Power! Our wanted list for Airlife book covers is now:
If you have any of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
Floyd S. Werner, Jr takes the reins for today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Trumpeter 1/32nd Scale F-100D with Avionix Cockpit Set from 2008.
Time for another "Thread of the Week", and this time it goes to forum member Nigelr32 with his extensive examination of B-25 Mitchell upgrades: AMS, Eduard, G-Factor, HGW and Profimodeller.

Updated 24 November 2012

News just in from Mark Peacock regarding the Valiant Wings publication Airframe Album No 1 - Heinkel He 219:
The Heinkel He 219-A Detailed Guide To The Luftwaffe’s Ultimate Nightfighter by Richard A Franks has proved so popular that it has sold out in two months. However to meet continuing demand, and with the Zoukei Mura kit due in early 2013 we have ordered a reprint. This is due to arrive next week. This will be our only reprint of this title. Once it’s gone, it’s gone so get it while you can. Orders can be placed via our website www.valiant-wings.co.uk.
We've just added box art images to all the Wingnut Wings kits in the LSP Kit Database. It's a great resource, so please do check it out! Many thanks to Dave at Wingnut Wings for supplying us with the missing box art.
Speaking of great resources, if you haven't checked out our Reference section, do yourself a favour and do so! A big thanks to Kevin Williams for all his hard work in extending and updating the database. We're going to start throwing out requests for book cover images to our members and visitors, so here's a list of Airlife titles we're looking to complete:
If you have any of these books and are able to scan them for us, we'd love it if you could send those scans in!
John Alexander recently completed the Special Hobby P-36 (1939 Cleveland Air Races).
Dr Menelaos Skourtopoulos brings us yet another Phantom for today's "A Blast from the Past", with his Revell F-4F ICE in 1:32 Scale from 2006.

Updated 19 November 2012

Silver Wings is asking for our help to decide on their future release schedule, and have set up an online poll to gather your preferences. Please visit the poll and let them know what you'd like to see!
Scalemodels.ru is reporting that Hasegawa will be bringing a 1/32 N1K2 Shiden Kai to market in 2013 (forum discussion).
Dr Menelaos Skourtopoulos makes his third "A Blast from the Past" in a row with his 1/32 Luftwaffe F-4F Phantom from 2006.

Updated 18 November 2012

Johan Bos recently finished a pair of Tamiya Spitfires Mk.XVIe from Dutch Sqn. No.322.
Congratulations to forum member mz826 for finishing his Revell Seafire in the Almost OOB! Group Build (build thread).
First up for today's "A Blast from the Past" sees Dr Menelaos Skourtopoulos return with MAGIC FIVE! A conversion of the Revell F-5E into a F-5A Freedom Fighter from 2001.
Next up is Mete Ozkar with his Trumpeter MiG-3 from 2008.
Lastly we have Ed Okun's 1/32 IAF F4-E Phantom #187 (year unknown). Only a couple of photos, but an interesting back story.

Updated 15 November 2012

LSP would like to welcome our newest sponsor: Arrow Wolf. Arrow Wolf is a new online web store started by LSP member Grant Lovett. Please be sure to stop by their sponsor forum and say hello.
Mathieu Estoppey has sent in 10 images of his Bf 109G-6/R6 Ilmavoimat from the 1/32 Hasegawa kit.
Today's "A Blast from the Past" sees Dr Menelaos Skourtopoulos team up with Col. Charles "Chuck" DeBellevue (USAF, Ret) for "Splash Two"! - Building Ritchies/DeBellevue's Double MiG Killer F-4E (year unknown).

Updated 13 November 2012

Wingnut Wings appears to have released yet-another kit, this time a Sopwith Triplane. Huzzah!
Krzysiek Traczyk returns with a great kit-bash to produce a Supermarine Spitfire Mk I.
Michael Woodgate is also back with a 1/32nd Roden Royal Aircraft Factory SE5a "Wolseley Viper" of the Australian Flying Corps.
Today's "A Blast from the Past" goes to Douglas Chan again, with his two-part Tamiya 1/32 F-15E Strike Eagle from 2002: Part 1 | Part 2.

Updated 11 November 2012

Krzysiek Traczyk has sent in 29 images of his terrific Hall's Bulldog Racer - 1/32 Williams Bros..
Ray Hemenway returns for the lead position in today's "A Blast from the Past" with his 1/32 Tomy Mustang P-51D from 2008.
Next up we have David Horn with his Hasegawa F-16C (year unknown).
Lastly we have Douglas Chan's 1/32 Tamiya F-4J VMFA - 235 Death Angels (year unknown).

Updated 8 November 2012

Rick Bellanger has sent in a monster build review of HK Models' soon-to-be-released B-25 strafer kit. The review features nearly 100 images!
Caz Dalton leads off today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Revell 1/32 Bell X-1 from 1998 (though the article was probably published later than that on LSP).
Second up we have Daniel Porterfield's Revell Hawker Hunter FGA 9 (year unknown).
Rounding out our trio of 'flamethrowers' from the past is Daniel Scislo's 1/32 Tamiya F-4J (year unknown).

Updated 7 November 2012

Mark Peacock of Valiant Wings Publishing has informed us that their latest book, The Hawker Tempest, is now available.
Serge Saenen sent in some photos of his terrific Syrian MiG-23 ML "Adel Bassem" with Israeli Markings.
Ray Hemenway returns to the saddle for today's "A Blast from the Past" with his 1/32 Revell Bf 109G-6 from 2008.
Time for another "Thread of the Week", and this time we get to watch Iain Ogilvie crack open Revell's new 1:32 He 219 "UHU".

Updated 6 November 2012

Ali of A2Zee has announced that their next kit, the Alley Cat 1/32 Bristol M1.C, will be available for Telford (that's this weekend folks!).
Aeroscale has reported that Master Box has released a set of WW2 Luftaffe pilots in 1/32. Good news!
MDC has announced their newest 1/32 products: a Luftwaffe fuel pump, and a He 219 Gun Pack.
Michael Woodgate share yet another terrific build with us, this time it's the Trumpeter 1/32nd Mustang III of the Royal Australian Air Force.
Today's "A Blast from the Past" features Carlos Corona's Northrop F-5F from the Revell Kit (year unknown).

Updated 4 November 2012

Ray Peterson kicks off a pair of reviews with Scale Aircraft Conversions Ju 87 Replacement Landing Gear Kit #32067.
Ray's second review features Scale Aircraft Conversions 1/24 Fw 190 Replacement Landing Gear Kit #24004.
Ray Hemenway returns to take pole position for today's "A Blast from the Past", with his Revell 1/28 scale Fokker Triplane from 2008.
Cam Tetrault comes in second with his Revell 1/32 scale F-14A Tomcat (year unknown).
Lastly for today we have Carlos Concepcion with his Academy Hornet (year unknown).

Updated 1 November 2012

Michael Woodgate has sent in another of his terrific RAAF builds, this time it's the Special Hobby 1/32nd Brewster M339-23 Buffalo of the Royal Australian Air Force.
Our first entry in today's edition of "A Blast from the Past" is Chris Novak with his cutaway Matchbox Spitfire Mk 24 from 2005.
Coming in at #2 is Kevin Williams, with his Revell 1/32 P-38 Lightning (year unknown).
Something a little different for our third and final entry, as a then 10-year-old Benjamin Stoner builds a 1/32 F4E Phantom (year unknown). Great job!

Updated 27 October 2012

Master Details has sent us a clarification notice regarding the current ownership of the business.
I've converted the "Failed GB Entries" Group Build Gallery from 2009 into an article: "Failed GB Entries" Group Build Gallery.
Ray Hemenway is yet-again our man at the controls for today's "A Blast from the Past", with his Revell 1/28 Spad XIII from 2008.

Updated 23 October 2012

Sinuhe Hahn reviews the new BAE Hawk Mk. 66 1/32 Decals from Matternhorn Circle Decals, and includes a brief history of the type's service with the Swiss Air Force.
Michael Woodgate tells the story of finishing a Wingnuts Wings Bristol F.2b Fighter for a late friend.
For today's "A Blast from the Past", Keith Allott describes how he improved his RNZAF Dauntless 1/32 Matchbox SBD after it suffered an accident in 2008.

Updated 21 October 2012

Alley Cat has announced the acquisition and re-release of the former Montex Gloster Gamecock and Yak-1b kits, with all-new markings options.
First cab off the rank for this edition of "A Blast from the Past" is Ray Hemenway's Revell 1/28 WW1 Aces kit Fokker F.I (year unknown).
Something a little different for Round 2 from Barney Dunlevy as we look back at his Oshkosh 2002 Show Report.
Our last entry is A Pair of Hasegawa 1/32 scale Bf 109G-6s from John Doerr (year unknown).

Updated 17 October 2012

Eagle Editions has informed us that their conversion set for the Fw 190 A-5 to the Fw 190 A5/U14 is now available.
Frank Mitchell scores three in three with his Stukas Times Two In 1/24th Scale.
Yet another Gee Bee racer build in today's edition of "A Blast from the Past", as Victor Annas brings us Gee Bee Model Z Racer (year unknown).

Updated 16 October 2012

Michael Woodgate has sent in another of his terrific builds, this time the Trumpeter 1/32nd P-40B Tomahawk of 112 Squadron RAF.
Frank Mitchell goes for two in a row with his F-14B Prototype in 32nd Scale.
Ted Taylor takes today's edition of "A Blast from the Past" with his ESSDALE Supermarine S-5 Schneider Trophy Racer (year unknown).

Updated 14 October 2012

Eagle Editions has sent us some information about a new book by Thierry Dekker and three new decal sets covering B-25s and the He 219.
Frank Mitchell converts the Trumpeter Gr.7 into A Harrier T.10 in 32nd Scale.
Ray Hemenway returns for this edition of "A Blast from the Past" with his Revell Early Aces 1/28 scale Fokker Dr.I 413/17 from 2008.

Updated 11 October 2012

We'd like to welcome Grey Matter Figures as our newest sponsor. Welcome aboard guys! Don't forget to check out the GMF sponsor forum for news and chat about their products.
Kagero informs us that their new He 219 title, Monographs 3D Edition 49 – Heinkel He 219 Uhu, is available for sale from 10 October (now, in other words!) It's priced at a very reasonable US$24.95. Check the link for more details.
I've converted the "Carrier-Based Aircraft" Group Build Gallery from 2008 into an article: "Carrier-Based Aircraft" Group Build Gallery.
Steve Robinson helms this edition of "A Blast from the Past" with his article on building a Gee Bee racer: Building a Flying "Coke Bottle" (year unknown).

Updated 8 October 2012

Michael Woodgate sends in another terrific P-40 build: Hasegawa 1/32nd P-40 Kittyhawk Mk1 of the Royal Australian Air Force.
"A Blast from the Past" today kicks off with Ray Hemenway's Revell WW1 Aces kit, 1/28 scale Fokker Dr.I from 2008.
Robert Karr continues the WWI theme with his Gotha G IV WWI Bomber (year unknown).
Lastly we have something a little different from Brian Leitch, with a very useful article on Packing and Shipping Models, from 2010.

Updated 6 October 2012

HpH has announced that its 1/32 PBY-5A Catalina should be available for purchase in December.
Mark Peacock of Valiant Wings Publishing has sent us some news regarding their forthcoming Hawker Tempest book and an update on the He 219 book.
Today's "A Blast from the Past" features a 5-part build of the Williams Brothers 1/8 Wright J-5 "Whirlwind" engine by Rato Marczak: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 (year unknown).

Updated 4 October 2012

For those of you who haven't caught up with the news yet, Paul Fisher has announced that the Fisher Models Douglas F4D Skyray kit is now available.
Wingnut Wings also has some new releases, the first of which has been around a week or so now:
- 32802 - Fokker E.III & DH.2 "The Duellists" - a two-kit boxing in the tradition of the old 'dogfight doubles'.
- 32028 - AMC DH.2
- 32018 - Fokker E.II/E.III Early
- 32048 - Fokker E.III (Late)
Scott Head has today's "A Blast from the Past" with his article on Converting Hasegawa's 1/32 BF2-C to a Hawk III (year unknown). Covers Lost-Foam Fiberglass Casting and Simple Scratch Building.

Updated 2 October 2012

Michael Woodgate continues his theme of WW2 RAAF aircraft with his Special Hobby 1/32nd Bell P-39 Airacobra of the Royal Australian Air Force.
Olivier Barles revisits an older build an executes some improvements on his 1/32 scale Trumpeter F4F-3 Wildcat.
Olivier also takes today's "A Blast from the Past" with his 1/32nd scale “old Bandai” Nakajima Ki 84 “Hayate” (Frank) (year unknown).

Updated 30 September 2012

Kevin Futter examines two new sets from airscale: 1/32 Cockpit Instrument Bezels and Cockpit Details PE Sets.
The first entry in today's "A Blast from the Past" is Ray Hemenway's Revell Sopwith Camel B3889, from 2008.
Up next is Scott Murphy's Revell Spitfire Mk 1a (year unknown).
Lastly we have Randy Bumgardner's humungous 10-part photo gallery from the 2006 IPMS/USA Nationals, Kansas City, MO: Part 1 (the links to the other parts are at the bottom of Part 1).

Updated 27 September 2012

I've converted the "Box Stock Derby" Group Build Gallery from 2008 into an article: "Box Stock Derby" Group Build Gallery.
Today's first entry in "A Blast from the Past" features Ron Denning's Pegasus 1:18 Bell X-1 (year unknown).
Second cab off the rank is Suresh Nathan's excellent Red 8 – Last of the Me 262B-1 Nachtjaegers, from 2007.
Lastly we have Rato Marczak's 2-part show report from Jerseycon 2009: Part 1 | Part 2.

Updated 25 September 2012

William Joyce starts a new build series with his MPC 1/24 Bf 109E - Part 1.
Today's first entry in "A Blast from the Past" features Martin Gastel's Revell 1/28 Fokker Dr. I (year unknown).
Next we feature two builds from Jay Wheaton, starting with the Dragon 1/32 Scale P-51D Mustang, from 2008.
We round things out with Jay's Rutman Resin 1/32 Scale P-47D "Look No Hands", also from 2008.

Updated 22 September 2012

Rodney Williams sends in his 27-year-old build of Hasegawa’s 1/32 F-86F-6/3 Sabre Jet. Terrific stuff as always from Rodney!
Michael Woodgate builds the Montex 1/32nd CA-13 Boomerang of the Royal Australian Air Force.
Twin entries from Ken Foran for today's "A Blast from the Past", starting with his amazing Scratch-built 1/16 Fokker D. VII, from 2003.
Ken's second bite at the cherry is his equally-amazing Scratch-built 1/16 Fokker E IV, from 2004.

Updated 20 September 2012

Valiant Wings Publishing has announced their latest tite in the Airframe & Miniature series, The Hawker Tempest – A Complete Guide To The RAF’s Last Piston Engine Fighter by Richard A. Franks.
Congratulations to forum member Hartmann352 for his second finished build in the Almost OOB! GB with his MiG-3 "Za Rodinu".
Steven Perry takes the helm for today's "A Blast from the Past" with his article Dressing Up the Revell 1:28 Spad XIII, from 2002.

Updated 18 September 2012

Michael Woodgate brings us yet another of his wonderful models, this time it's the Hasegawa 1/32nd Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate "Frank".
Brad Gaff continues his theme of aircraft in captured markings with his Hasegawa 1/32 Messerschmitt Bf 109G-14 in RAF markings.
Ken Foran returns to "A Blast from the Past" with his amazing scratch-built 1/16 Fokker Dr. 1 (year unknown).

Updated 16 September 2012

I've converted the "RAF 90th Anniversary" Group Build Gallery from 2008 into an article: "RAF 90th Anniversary" Group Build Gallery.
Our first entrant in today's 3-part "A Blast from the Past" is Rato Marczak, with his 4-part Show Report on the IPMS USA National Convention 2009: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4.
Entrant #2 is Ken Foran's amazing scratch-built 1/15 Sopwith Camel (year unknown).
Jay Wheaton returns for our third and final instalment with his Trumpeter 1/32 Scale P-38L-20-LO Lightning (year unknown).

Updated 15 September 2012

I've converted the "Wings of the Luftwaffe" Group Build Gallery from 2008 into an article: "Wings of the Luftwaffe" Group Build Gallery.
Three entrants in today's "A Blast from the Past", starting with Jeffrey Brundt's Monogram 1/32 Grumman F3F-3 (year unknown).
Entrant #2 features Jim Smith's amazing 1/16 scale Model Airways Nieuport 28 from 2004.
Our third and final entrant is from Ian Foulkes, from when he tackled the Airfix 1/24 Bf 109E-7 back in 2008.

Updated 11 September 2012

I've converted the "Under 50" Group Build Gallery from 2008 into an article: "Under 50" Group Build Gallery.
Michael Woodgate has sent in 10 photos of his magnificent Dragon 1/32nd P-51 Mustang of the Royal Australian Air Force.
Today's edition of "A Blast from the Past" features James Merrigan's amazing Scratch-built 1/32 Curtiss B-2 Condor Bomber (year unknown).

Updated 9 September 2012

I've converted the "Stalled/Incomplete Projects" Group Build Gallery from 2007/2008 into an article: "Stalled/Incomplete Projects" Group Build Gallery.
Another multi-part edition of "A Blast from the Past" today, starting off with Chris Sherland's Trumpeter 1/24 Bf 109 G-2 Conversion: Bf 109 G-6(Y) MT-508 (Blue "B") from 2004.
Gene Nollmann returns with two more, starting with his Williams Bros. 1/32 Seversky P-35/SEV S-2 from 2003.
Gene's second bite is a terrific article on Building Revell’s 1:32 Harrier as a late US Marine Corps AV-8A (year unknown).
In a fit of housekeeping mania, I've removed all the What's New update entries prior to 2012. My sincere condolences to those of you who might miss them.

Updated 6 September 2012

Remember to keep sending those articles in folks!

I've converted the "Tigermeet" Group Build Gallery from 2007 into an article: "Tigermeet" Group Build Gallery.
We have a full-blown bonanza for "A Blast from the Past" today, starting off with an Airfix Mustang build by William Joyce in two parts: Part 1 | Part 2.
Next up Clint Sims presents Building the Williams Brothers Number 92 Wedell-Williams (year unknown).
Ed Fuquay's 1/32 Hasegawa F4B-4 (year unknown) makes number three.
Gene Nollmann rounds things out with his 1/32 Combat Models Hughes H-1 "Long Wing" from 2003.

Updated 4 September 2012

The LSP Reference Database has now surpassed 2000 cover images for nearly 3200 titles. Great work guys! A special thanks to Kevin Williams, Thierry Laurent, Gary Vincent and Anders Bask for their superb contributions.
Michael Woodgate presents his Tamiya 1/32nd Supermarine Spitfire Mk VIII of the Royal Australian Air Force.
We look back at three builds from Dean Large in this episode of "A Blast from the Past":
- Matchbox Tiger Moth (year unknown)
- Revell 1/32 F-16 (year unknown)
- Revell 1/32 Bell X-1 from 2008
Time for another edition of "Thread of the Week", and this one belongs to newcomer Tom Probert and his incredible 1/32nd scale Boeing B-29 - ID Models Vacform Project. One to watch, for sure!

Updated 2 September 2012

Silver Wings has announced that its 1/32 Fiat CR.42 is now available, with a special discount offer for early buyers.
Another GB gallery article, this time featuring the PTO (Pacific) Group Build from 2007: PTO (Pacific) Group Build Gallery.
Today's edition of "A Blast from the Past" features a 4-part series by William Joyce on the VFS 1/24 P-40: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4.

Updated 1 September 2012

Jonathan @ fündekals has sent us some information about their expanding range of 1/32 decal sets.
I've turned the GB gallery thread from our inaugural Group Build from 2007 into a website article: Revell Group Build Gallery.
A double dose of "A Blast from the Past" today, starting with Angelo Picardo's twin builds of the Revell Heinkel 162 Volks Jaeger from 2005.
Round Two features Caz Dalton's Le Petit Eclair" Le coureur de Caudron C.450 (year unknown).

Updated 28 August 2012

Thierry Laurent presents the first of our revised Tweak Lists. This one features the Hasegawa Curtiss P-40E Warhawk ST29/08879.
The ever-prolific Michael Woodgate has sent in some photos of his Trumpeter 1/32 MiG-21 F-13 of the Romanian Air Force.
Garry L. Pritchett returns for today's "A Blast from the Past" with his Trumpeter 1/32 scale A7-D Corsair (year unknown).

Updated 25 August 2012

Becky Metz Mavon has sent us some information regarding the Celebration of Charles Metz on Monday, August 27, 2012.
Thanks to the combined efforts of Kevin Williams, Gary Vincent & Thierry Laurent, the Reference database has now reached 3000 tiles, over half of which now have cover images. Fantastic effort guys!
Erik Mombeek has sent us some news about his two latest books: JG 2/3 and LuGa #3 Now Available.
Barney Dunlevy hosts today's "A Blast from the Past" as he builds a model of his old 1:1 Tiger Moth in Matchbox Tiger Moth - Tiger By The Tail (year unknown).

Updated 21 August 2012

We'd like to welcome Thierry Laurent to the LSP editorial staff, who will be assisting us with the Reference database, as well as the return of a much-improved Tweak Lists section.
Michael Woodgate is back with another terrific build, this time the Hasegawa 1/32nd P-40N Kittyhawk of 80 Squadron RAAF.
A Frank Mitchell special is today's "A Blast from the Past": A Do 217M-1 in 32nd Scale: Or - Building a Model For What turned Out To Be The Wrong Reason (year unknown).

Updated 18 August 2012

Doug Nelson presents us with his Silver Wings 1/32 AW Siskin IIIA Build Guide.
Brad Gaff sends in an article about his recently-finished Almost Out of Box! Group Build entry, a Ki-44 Shoki in Nationalist Chinese Markings.
Dr Menelaos Skourtopoulos returns for today's "A Blast from the Past", with his article Hellenic TF-104G: Converting Revell's F-104G into a TF-104G (year unknown).

Updated 16 August 2012

The Articles Index has now been migrated to the database-driven version. Any articles in the index that remain unverified and uncorrected are marked as such, and will be attended to in due course. The article itself will contain a link to the old static version should the new version have too many problems. Please bear with us as we work through them, and accept our apologies for any outstanding issues.
James Wheaton concludes his series on rebuilding the 21st Century Toys 1/18 P-51D "Miss Velma" with Part 4.
Let's take a look at Mark De Bruyn's recently-finished Fallen Comrades Group Build entry, a Tornado in RSAF markings.
A diorama is the focus of today's "A Blast from the Past", as Yordan Kolchev tells the story of Bulgarian legendary pilot Dimitar Spisarevski, from 2008

Updated 14 August 2012

Our Reference database has just recently surpassed 1000 book cover images! Many thanks to those who have contributed images, but especially to Kevin Williams and Gary Vincent for outstanding efforts!
Suisoft Limited have announced an update to their Kitbase database for modellers.
Florin Silaghi builds Revell's big Ju 88 as a Ju 88A-4 Royal Romanian Air Force WW II.
Dean Large has the controls for this edition of "A Blast from the Past" with his Revell 1/32 Mk 1 Spitfire from 2005.

Updated 12 August 2012

I've just added 9 new images to Shawn Gernand's XFJ-2B Fury build article.
Congratulations to Mark De Bruyn for being our first finisher in the Fallen Comrades GB with his Tornado in RSAF markings.
Congratulations to Brad Gaff for being third across the line in the Almost OOB! GB with his Hasegawa Ki-44 in Chinese markings.
James Wheaton continues his series on rebuilding the 21st Century Toys 1/18 P-51D "Miss Velma" with Part 3.
Something a little different for today's "A Blast from the Past", as Vernon Rabbetts presents a History of Bournemouth (Hurn) Airport (year unknown).

Updated 9 August 2012

Doug Nelson reviews the Aerotech 1/32 Supermarine Spitfire Prototype.
Michael Woodgate presents us with yet another of his great builds, this time the Hasegawa 1/32nd Messerschmitt Bf 109F Tropical.
Greg Ferguson is our guest for today's "A Blast from the Past" with his 1/32 Hasegawa Thunderbolt + LSP Decals from 2008.

Updated 7 August 2012

The elves have been hard at work improving the Reference section of the site, and the updates are worth checking out. We have dedicated this resource to the memory of the late Charles Metz, esteemed LSP member, staffer and de facto librarian, and we hope that it will do justice to his legacy.
James Wheaton continues his series on rebuilding the 21st Century Toys 1/18 P-51D "Miss Velma" - Part 2.
Suresh Nathan has something a little different for "A Blast from the Past" this time, with his diorama called "Pacific Pilot" from 2006.

Updated 5 August 2012

Silver Wings has announced that it plans to release a 1/32 Fiat CR.42 kit in August 2012 (that's this month guys!). Please read the announcement for more details.
Shawn Gernand converts a 1/32 Hasegawa F-86 into a XFJ-2B Fury.
Continuing the theme of Corsair builds from Rodney Williams, this edition of "A Blast from the Past" features his article 21st Century Toys 1/32 F4U-1A/D Corsair: A Reno, Nevada Air Racer, from 2008.

Updated 3 August 2012

Rodney Williams finishes his series of articles entitled My First F2G #57 Racing Corsair Model with Part 4: Painting & The Finished Model.
Michael Woodgate is a welcome regular with his terrific models. This time he presents his MDC 1/32nd Hawker Typhoon.
Dennis Robert R. Ferriol gets his second bite in a row at "A Blast from the Past", with his 1/32 Tamiya Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero from 2008.

Updated 31 July 2012

Mark Peackock has sent us some information about a new book and new series from Valiant Wings Publishing, starting with Airframe Album No 1 - The Heinkel He 219 ‘Uhu’ – A Detailed Guide Of The Luftwaffe’s Ultimate Nightfighter. Very timely indeed!
James Wheaton begins a series on rebuilding the 21st Century Toys 1/18 P-51D "Miss Velma".
Dennis Robert R. Ferriol has today's "A Blast from the Past", with his article Building the 1/32 Hasegawa P-47D-30-RE Thunderbolt (No. ST27) from 2008.

Updated 29 July 2012

Ray Peterson reviews Scale Aircraft Conversions #24003 Spitfire Mk. I/V/VI Landing Gear for the Trumpeter/Hobbycraft 1/24 kit.
Michael Woodgate returns with his Hobby Boss 1/32nd IL-2M Shturmovik.
Suresh Nathan makes it two in a row for "A Blast from the Past", with his article The Emperor’s Samurai – Tamiya 1/32 A6M5C from 2008.
Congratulations to forum member Hartmann352 for becoming the second member to finish a build in the Almost OOB! GB with his Revell (Matchbox) Dauntless.

Updated 26 July 2012

Ray Peterson reviews Scale Aircraft Conversions #32066 F3F-3, Gulfhawk Landing Gear for the Revell/Monogram kit.
Rodney Williams continues his series entitled My First F2G #57 Racing Corsair Model with Part 3: Getting Started.
Suresh Nathan returns for today's "A Blast from the Past" with My-Stang! P-51D Mustang 1/32 Hasegawa-Dragon Kitbash (year unknown).

Updated 24 July 2012

Ron Patterson reviews Aviaeology AOD32002m: Special Edition - Canadians in Coastal Command #1: RCAF Beaufighters Updated and Expanded.
The prolific Michael Woodgate presents us with another terrific build: Hasegawa 1/32nd P40M Kittyhawk of the Royal Australian Air Force.
"A Blast from the Past" today belongs to Dave Orloff and his 1/32 Trumpeter SBD-2 from 2006.

Updated 22 July 2012

Rodney Williams continues his series entitled My First F2G #57 Racing Corsair Model with Part 2: The Rebuild of the Real Aircraft.
We've now published Mike Swinburne's recent In-Box Comparison - Fisher Red Baron and Heritage Voodoo Mustangs as an official review article. Thanks Mike!
Stephen Venters is on duty for today's "A Blast from the Past", with his Revell 1/32 Heinkel He 162A-2 Salamander (year unknown).

Updated 20 July 2012

Michael Woodgate continues to send in his great builds, this time it's the Pacific Coast Models 1/32nd Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIVC.
Wayne Bowman is at the controls for today's "A Blast from the Past", with his RoKAF F4D Phantom, from 2005.
Forum member seiran01 has posted a great thread entitled In-Box Comparison - Fisher Red Baron and Heritage Voodoo Mustangs. Well worth checking out if you're interested in either of these kits.

Updated 17 July 2012

Michael Woodgate returns with yet another terrific Wingut Wings build, this time it's the Wingnut Wings 1/32 Roland D.VIa.
Ted Taylor takes the reins again for today's "A Blast from the Past", with his Trumpeter 1/32 MiG-19PM Farmer (year unknown).
Time for another episode of "Thead of the Week", which this time goes to forum member Rich Carrick and his amazing work-in-progress build of the I.D. Models 1/32 vac B-17.

Updated 15 July 2012

Sprue Brothers has just launched a new website, with a range of new features and services (shipping discounts, wish list, improved search, rewards program, among others). Check it out!
Donald Watson has sent in 22 photos of his Airfix 1:24 Stuka.
Brian Leitch delivers an extremely well-done Zoukei-Mura 1/32 Douglas A1-H Skyraider.
Brian Cauchi makes a welcome return to "A Blast from the Past", with his Two Spitfires in 1/32 Scale (year unknown).

Updated 14 July 2012

Better late than never, but we've finally published the results of the 2011 Kit of the Year poll (thanks to William Lawlor for the nudge). So, here they are:

2011 LSP Mainstream Kit Of The Year: Tamiya P-51D Mustang
2011 LSP Limited Run Multimedia Kit Of The Year: PCM Spitfire Mk XIV
2011 Rutman Award for LSP Limited Run Resin Kit Of The Year: Fisher Models Cutlass

Please note that Kit of the Year is being discontinued, and will not run in 2012.

We'd like to welcome LSP member Kevin Williams as our newest addition to the LSP moderating team. Welcome aboard Kevin!
Today's "A Blast from the Past" features Angelo Picardo's scratch-built Northrop HL-10, from 2005. Amazing!

Updated 13 July 2012

Congratulations to forum member AndersN for being the first across the line in the AAOB Group Build, with his French Hasegawa F6F-5 Hellcat. Great work Anders!
Three in a row for Michael Woodgate! This time he brings us his Wingnut Wings Pfalz D.IIIa.
Mark Proulx has the mic for today's "A Blast from the Past", with his article entitled Updating a Thoroughbred: Converting The Spitfire Mk Vb to a Mk XIV (year unknown).

Updated 10 July 2012

Eric Galliers brings us a review of Caracal Models' debut 1/32 decal sheet for Trumpeter's big F-117 Nighthawk kit.
Michael Woodgate returns with his Hasegawa 1/32nd Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden Type 21.
Tomas Chmelik takes today's "A Blast from the Past", with his build of the Trumpeter MiG-21 (year unknown).

Updated 9 July 2012

Michael Woodgate has supplied 10 photos of his Eduard 1/32 Bf 109 "Weekend Edition" finished in Romanian markings.
Ted Taylor returns for Part One of today's "A Blast from the Past", with his build of Academy F/A-18C Hornet (year unknown).
Part Two goes to Terry Ashley with an extensive rundown of his Trumpeter A-10A Thunderbolt II.

Updated 5 July 2012

It is with great sadness that we report that Dr Charles Metz lost his battle with cancer today. Charles was a stalwart of the modelling scene, and his encyclopedic knowlege and willingness to help are legendary. He was also a valued LSP member and staffer, and went about his business with a quiet dignity that earned him the respect and admiration of everyone he met. He was also a friend. Rest in peace, Charlie. You will be missed.

Updated 4 July 2012

Rodney Williams joins us once again with more F2G goodness, this time with Part 1 of a series of articles about his model of Cook Cleland's #57 racer: My First F2G #57 Racing Corsair Model - Part 1: Historical Data.
Dr Menelaos Skourtopoulos is your host for today's "A Blast from the Past", with his build of conversion of Hasegawa's F-104 J/G to NF-104A (year unknown).
Time for another "Thread of the Week", this time forum member Marek rebuilds a pre-assembled 1/18 F-14A Tomcat. Impressive stuff!

Updated 2 July 2012

Our latest Group Build, Almost OOB!, is now up and running. Please read the Rules of the Road for why it's Almost OOB. The scope of this GB should cater for just about everyone, and everyone is most welcome to join in! Forum members Lou & Brian have been promoted to GB Moderator status, and will be your hosts.
I've converted the Mustang Madness GB Gallery into an article so we can preserve those great builds for posterity. Please check it out!
Steve Negley takes today's "A Blast from the Past" with his build of Hasegawa's F6F as Alex Vraciu's #19 Hellcat (year unknown).

Updated 24 June 2012

It is with some sadness that we report that Martin from WingXL (formerly Wingscale) has informed us of his decision to terminate the business. Please read the full announcement for more details.
With the recent completion of our Mustang Madness Group Build, it seemed timely to post a link the Mustang Madness GB Gallery, where all its finished builds have become enshrined. Some mighty fine Mustangs there!
Speaking of Group Builds, a new one will launch on 1 July, whose theme will be loosely based around the 'Out of Box' (OOB) concept, but with a twist. All will be revealed in the coming days, but until then, get planning!
Ted Taylor returns for today's "A Blast from the Past", with his Trumpeter A-7E Corsair II (year unknown).

Updated 21 June 2012

Caracal Models informs us that they have a new decal sheet available for the Trumpeter F-117A, CD32001: F-117A "Nighthawk" Stealth Fighter.
Ray Peterson returns with yet another review, this time Scale Aircraft Conversions' #32065 P-51 Mustang Landing Gear.
Wayne Bowman is in the cockpit for this edition of "A Blast from the Past", with his Revell/Lodela Mossie DK333 "Grim Reaper" (year unknown).

Updated 10 June 2012

Roy Sutherland has sent us some information about their latest set of releases for 1/32 Mustang kits - this time dealing with tyres.
Eagle Editions reports that they now have a newly-redesigned website - looks pretty swish!
Ray Peterson reviews Scale Aircraft Conversions' He 162A-2 Landing Gear Set #32063.
Ted Taylor builds Trumpeter's A-10 for this edition of "A Blast from the Past", way back when it was released.
LSP member "Chris Hannover - Germany" takes "Thread of the Week" for his terrific Spitfire Mk II build from 2005.

Updated 12 May 2012

Ray Peterson reviews Scale Aircraft Conversions' #23064 B-25 Landing Gear.
Rodney Williams returns with The Saga of the F2G Corsair #74 Air Racer – Part 5: 74-C.A.F..
Rodney also gets the gig for this edition of "A Blast from the Past", with his terrific 21st Century Toys 1/32 Scale Ju 87B/R "STUKA".

Updated 9 May 2012

Kevin Futter takes a look at what you get in the box of the new Silver Wings Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIA kit.
Sinuhe Hahn takes the wheel for this edition of "A Blast from the Past", with his striking Swiss Air Force Tiger F-5E.
We haven't done "Thread of the Week" for a little while, so let's kick it off again with Eric Galliers of E-Resin preparing us for the future of scale modelling, with his 3D-printed master for a 1/32 V1.

Updated 30 April 2012

Mike Pattison sends in 27 photos of his Revell 1/32 Heinkel He 111 P-1.
Garry Pritchett returns with 4 photos of his 1/32 Czech Models F2A-3 Brewster Buffalo.
It's Sean McDermott's turn to star in "A Blast from the Past", with his Tamiya F-4S Phantom from 2008.

Updated 28 April 2012

Kevin Futter reviews the latest instument dial set from airscale, AS32 SJET: 1/32 Instrument Dial Decals - Early Soviet Jets.
Garry Pritchett recently finished the Vintage Fighter Series 1/24 P-47 Thunderbolt.
Scott Sampley takes the controls for today's edition of "A Blast from the Past", with Trumpeter's 1/32 A-10 Thunderbolt II "Warthog".

Updated 22 April 2012

Kevin Futter reviews the Insignia Series British Royal Air Force Spitfires paint mask set from Maketar Productions.
Rodney Williams returns with The Saga of the F2G Corsair #74 Air Racer – Part 4: 74-Odegaard.
Gene Nollman hosts his second edition in a row of "A Blast from the Past", this time with his NKR Models Pond Racer PR-1.

Updated 16 April 2012

Jennings Heilig has launched a new decal venture by the name of fündekals, and he already has several 1/32 sheets in his product line-up (the 1/32 Mustang stencil sheet should prove popular).
James Fahey reviews Pheon Models' 1/32 decals for Roden's Siemens Schuckert D.III.
This episode of "A Blast from the Past" features Gene Nollman's take on the Airshow Models Christen Eagle II, from 2001.

Updated 2 April 2012

Another special edition of "A Blast from the Past" today, as we look back at 4 articles from the LSP archives.

First up is Ron Cline again, this time with his awesome Revell Hunter F.56 of Indian AF Flight Demo Team 'Thunderbolts' (year unknown).
Next up is Suresh Nathan's brilliant Revell Hurricane Mk IIC in 1/32, from 2007.
Third cab off the rank is a beautiful Airshow Models Christen Eagle II by Clint Sims (year unknown).
Our final entry belongs to Scott Jeffery, with his Hobbycraft MiG-17F (year unknown).

Updated 30 March 2012

Mark Peacock informs us that the third book from Valiant Wings Publishing (announced earlier) is now available. To order go to www.valiant-wings.co.uk or call +44 1234 273434. The book will also be available from all good specialist bookshops, hobby stores and ADH Books.
Jerry Crandall let us know that Wings of the Black Cross Number 9 is now available.
Jerry also has a new set of EagleCals coming soon, namely EagleCals #144 Ju 87 B/R.
Not content to rest on his laurels, Jerry has even more news for us, announcing the upcoming release of Day Fighters in Defence of the Reich, A War Diary 1942-1945, by Don Caldwell.
Ron Cline has the controls for this edition of "A Blast from the Past", with his Trumpeter MiG-19S/F-6 Shenyang F-6 of Pakistani AF's Combat Commanders School.

Updated 19 March 2012

Derek Bradshaw reviews Grey Matter Figures' 1/32 DB 603 Engine, mastered by LSP's own Loic Bridot (you can check out Loic's fantastic build thread in our forums).
Rick Cotton returns today to host another episode of "A Blast from the Past", this time with his Trumpeter 1/32 MiG-19 Farmer (year unknown).
We venture back to 2006 for this edition of "Thread of the Week", and take a look at another one of Chris "The Ripper"'s amazing cutaway builds in the shape of Revell's ancient Me 262B kit.

Updated 16 March 2012

A special update today, with all the articles being "A Blast from the Past". This endeavour to bring some older content out of the shadows and introduce it to a new audience has been popular, so in the absence of any new content for this update, let's have a look back at four more of them.

First up we have Rick Cotton again, this time with his 1/32 Israeli F-4E Phantom from the Revell kit (year unknown).
Next up is Bill Dedig's 2008 build of the 21st Century Bf 109G-14.
Thirdly we have Rick Reinbott and his 1/32 Trumpeter MiG-21F-13 (year unknown).
And lastly, Roy Noraas rounds out this update with a courageous build of Revell's 1/32 General Dynamics F-16XL (year unknown).

Updated 13 March 2012

Industry News: Sprue Brothers Acquires Great Models Webstore and Douglas Models Distributors
Industry News: Valiant Wings Publishing announces The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 and Ta 152-A Complete Guide To The Luftwaffe’s Last Piston Engine Fighters By Richard A Franks
Kevin Futter reviews E-Resin's 1/32 Drooped Evelon Actuator Covers for the Revell Mirage III.
Rick Cotton takes the controls for this edition of "A Blast from the Past", with his Trumpeter MiG-21UM (year unknown).

Updated 12 March 2012

If you have any builds you'd like to share, or products you'd like to review, or a model show you'd like to report on (or any other modelling-related article or topic at all!), please send me an article and we'll publish it right here on LSP!

Kevin Futter reviews E-Resin's 1/32 Aero 3B Missile Rails.
Today's "A Blast from the Past" comes from Richard Bernecki, with his Tamiya F-16C Block 32 Aggressor (year unknown).
"Thread of the Week" belongs to Tomek, with his incredible Airco DH.6A aka "Skyhook", made from Orlik's paper model!

Updated 4 March 2012

Kevin Futter reviews E-Resin's Replacement Wheel Bays for Revell Mirage III.
Paul Stoner gets another gig with "A Blast from the Past", and with yet another Phantom! (Year unknown).
"Thread of the Week" returns, this time with Out2gtcha's just-started build of the new Zoukei Mura 1/32nd scale Douglas AH-1 Skyraider.

Updated 28 February 2012

Jerry Crandall informs us that Thomas Hitchcock's book, The Focke-Wulf Ta 152, has been reprinted.
Tolga Ulgur is back with another fantastic build, this time it's a 1/32 Tamiya Spitfire Mk.IXc.
"A Blast from the Past" belongs to Alex Kontiveis and his amazing 1/24 VFS P-40C Tomahawk from 2009.

Updated 22 February 2012

LSP Sponsor Silver Wings has announced that their next kit will be a Siskin! Is that cool or what?
Frank Mitchell returns with another amazing scratch build, this time it's The Infamous Blackburn Blackburn.
Paul Stoner returns with not one, but two more Tamiya Phantom articles from 2006 for "A Blast from the Past": F-4G Wild Weasel Part 1 | F-4G Wild Weasel Part 2.
Forum member Jeroen Peters takes "Thread of the Week" with his build of the Grey Matter Figures release of Jerry Rutman's Hs 129 (the first build of this kit we've seen so far).

Updated 20 February 2012

Jerry Crandall writes in to let us know that Eagle Editions' latest book, Wings of the Black Cross Number Nine, is now available.
Another great build from Olivier Barles, this time it's the Hasegawa 1/32 Mitsubishi J2M Raiden.
Mark Proulx reviews the latest decal sheet from TwoBobs Aviation Graphics, 32-060: 1/32 F-15C Eifel Eagles
Paul Stoner is our host for today's "A Blast from the Past" with his RF-4 Disco Bomber (year unknown).

Updated 15 February 2012

Olivier Barles sends in his Trumpeter 1/32 F8F-1 Bearcat in French markings.
Alex Kontiveis takes the reins for this edition of "A Blast from the Past" with his superdetailed 1/24 Trumpeter Focke Wulf Fw 190D-9, from 2008.
"Thread of the week" belongs to forum member av8shunmodels and his JU-88 G6 : Revell with AIMS Conversion.

Updated 13 February 2012

Robert F. Dorr sends us some information about his latest book, Mission to Berlin.
Roy Sutherland from Barracuda Studios announces the release of 4 new 1/32nd scale products for the P-51D Mustang.
Guy Wilson builds the Tamiya 1/32 P-51D as "Miss Helen".
"A Blast from the Past" today looks back at Mike Phillips' Revell F-4E "MiG Killer" build, year unknown.

Updated 6 February 2012

Firstly, we revisit Tolga Ulgur's article from the last update. It turns out that Tolga hadn't finished submitting his article to me, and consequently I published it prematurely! There are actually 61 images involved, plus some article text, so please revisit the article in the link below. My apologies to Tolga.

Tolga Ulgur sends us 61 photos of his 1/32 Hasegawa Messerschmitt Bf 109F-4 Trop.
Luca Pennacchietti presents his amazing I.D. Models 1/32 F-84F Thunderstreak, built in Italian Air Force markings.
Today's "A Blast from the Past" features Gene Nollman's Essdale Models 1:32 Macchi Castoldi MC.72 Schneider Racer, from 2004.

Updated 4 February 2012

This week sees the launch of our latest Group Build, entitled "Fallen Comrades". The GB is a tribute to all our members who have passed away in recent times. The eligible subject matter is completely open, as long as it qualifies as an LSP build. Please check it out, and join in if you can!

Rodney Williams returns with Part 3 of The Saga of the F2G Corsair #74 Air Racer.
Tolga Ulgur sends us 17 photos of his 1/32 Hasegawa Messerschmitt Bf 109F-4 Trop.
James Wheaton has the helm for today's "A Blast from the Past", as we revisit his Dragon 1/32 Early Production P-51D.
In keeping with the launch of the Fallen Comrades Group Build, this edition of "Thead of the Week" looks back at our late friend ruzlkampf's amazing scratch-build of the Chance-Vought XF5U-1 'Flying Pancake'.

Updated 29 January 2012

Ray Peterson reviews Signifer's SN32006 P-51 Wheel Set.
Doug Nelson brings us another of his comprehensive Build Guides, this time focussing on the Silver Wings 1/32 Gloster Gladiator I/II.
"A Blast from the Past" today takes a look at Olivier Barles' 1/32nd Trumpeter MiG-3 (year unknown).
This edition of "Thread of the Week" looks at Glenn R's amazing Short 184 scratch-build.

Updated 26 January 2012

Rich Carrick sent us a monster article about his F4U-4 Corsair - VF-193 'Ghostriders' Korea 1952, featuring 120+ images!
Frank Mitchell features in today's "A Blast from the Past" with his 1/32 Westland Whirlwind (year unknown).
Today's "Thread of the Week" is Loic Bridot's fabulous Combat Do 335 build, with some amazing scratch-building.

Updated 24 January 2012

Angelo Picardo builds Airfix's big 1/24 Ju 87B Stuka using Montex masks.
"A Blast from the Past" today revisits Olivier Barles' 1/32 Special Hobby Nakajima Ki-27 (year unknown).
This edition of "Thread of the Week" looks at forum member Byran's stunning F2G conversion, currently in its final throes.

Updated 19 January 2012

First up today, Vince Pedulla brings us his magnificent Trumpeter F6F-5 Hellcat on a USS Lexington base.
For today's edition of "A Blast from the Past", we take a look back at Dr Menelaos Skourtopoulos's 3-part rebuild of the 21st Century Toys 1/18 Starfighter. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
"Thread of the Week" this time focusses on another of forum member fam43's amazing Fw 190 conversions: FW 190 V16 alias FW 190 C from 2009.

Updated 10 January 2012

Welcome to the first update for 2012! Here's to a happy and prosperous New Year for all our members in 2012.

Ray Peterson reviews the Skunk Models Workshop Kit #32002 NC-2A Mobile Electric Power Plant.
Bill Koppos brings us his super build of Hasegawa's 1/32 Raiden.
For the first edition of "A Blast from the Past" for 2012, we turn to Jay Wheaton's Hasegawa 1/32 Scale P-51D Mustang build from 2006.
And finally our first "Thread of the Week" for 2012: Bill Sarnoffca's Hawk 75 conversion from 2005.