LSP Group Builds!
Are you hanging out around your workbench having fun? Well, then share your fun with all of us! Check out our latest Group Builds!
- Turning Japanese - this runs from 1 December 2022 until 31 May 2023.
- Out of Africa - this runs from 1 September 2022 until 28 February 2023.
Updated 3 December 2022
- We've just launched our latest Group Build, entitled Turning Japanese. Join in if you can!
- Videoaviation has released a 1/32 USAF Modern Oxygen Cart.
- Quinta Studio has released QD32078: OV-10A (USN version) 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (KittyHawk).
- Redoak has released a modern civilian figure with flight case.
- Kopecky Scale Models has released two new F-4 Phantom detail sets.
- ResKit has announced that 1/32 F-5E air intakes are in development [Facebook link].
- Infinity Models has published an update on its upcoming 1/32 Val kit [Facebook link].
- Halberd Models has announced a 1/32 Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk for release in January 2023 [Facebook link].
- Revell has published photos of a built-up example of its new Hawker Hurricane kit [Facebook link].
- Art Scale has announced a set of B-25J stencil decals [Facebook link].
- We're currently seeking cover images for the following books from Prentice Hall Press: If you have any of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
- Jim Jenson debuts with his Hasegawa 1/32 Fw 190D-9.
- Kent Karlsen presents his scratchbuilt 1/32 Fokker Dr. 1 Skeletal.
Updated 21 November 2022
- KLP Publishing has announced Building the British Phantoms Volume 2: The FGR.2 in RAF Service by Geoff Coughlin.
- Eagle Editions has released three new 1/24 Spitfire sets:
- Valiant Wings Publishing has released Airframe Detail No 10 - The Bristol Beaufort.
- Revell has published test shot photos of its upcoming 1/32 Hawker Hurricane kit [Facebook link]. For those questioning the dihedral, please see Radu Brinzan's update in the forums, and Diedrich Wiegmann's build on HyperScale.
- Vintage Fighter Series has announced a 1/32 SR-71.
- Quinta Studio has released two new LSP sets:
- SKH Models has re-released 1/32 RNZAF A-4K and TA-4K overall green decal sets through KMNZ Decals [Facebook link].
- ResKit has announced two new LSP sets [Facebook links]:
- Real Model 2020 has released a 55gal P-40 drop tank, and some MiG-23MF/ML intakes [Facebook link].
- We're currently seeking cover images for the following books from Prentice Hall Press: If you have any of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
- Kevin Williams reviews Mitsubishi Babs, Vol. I, from MMP/Stratus.
- Jindřich Kulhavý presents his Airfix 1/24 Messerschmitt Bf 109E, Converted to a B Model.
Updated 13 November 2022
- HK Models has announced a 1/32 A-20G [Facebook link].
- DBMK Model Kits has announced a 1/32 Hawker Sea Fury [Facebook link].
- Aviattic has announced a 1/32 Pfalz DVIII.
- Flying Leathernecks has announced that FL32-2076 LAU-33 dual 5.00" rocket launcher is now available.
- Special Hobby has announced SH32083: Fiat G.50B Bicomando [Facebook link].
- Tigger Models has announced that its 1/32 F-111 kit is now available [Facebook link].
- Art Scale has released 1/32 Avro Lancaster B Mk.I/III express self adhesive masks for Border Model.
- Takom has announced a trio of AH-64 Apache kits in 1/35 scale [Facebook link].
- Buchon Scale Models has released BUC24-021 1/24 Scale Spitfire/Seafire windshield (Late).
- OrangeHobby has announced two new LSP sets [Facebook links]:
- We're currently seeking cover images for the following books from Prentice Hall Press: If you have any of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
- Tolga Ulgur presents his Great Wall Hobby 1/32 Curtiss Hawk 81/P-40B.
Updated 6 November 2022
- Meng has announced QS-004 1/35 Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow Heavy Attack Helicopter [Facebook link].
- Takom has announced 2610 1/35 M-28N Night Hunter [Facebook link].
- Flying Leathernecks has announced FL32-2063 AV-8B Pylons and FL32-2076 LAU-33 dual 5.00" rocket launcher for January 2023.
- Lemkits has released its 1/32 Nakajima “Kikka” resin kit.
- Videoaviation has announced a new set of modern USAF figures.
- Reedoak has released a new version of its shooter figure with old-style vest.
- Quinta Studio has released QD32099: F-14B 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (Trumpeter).
- Buchon Scale Models has released BUC24-020 1/24 Scale Spitfire/Seafire fuel tank cover.
- DBMK Model Kits has published some of the latest CAD renders for the D.H. Hornet kit, along with a first look at the 3D printed parts [Facebook links].
- Copper State Models has posted photos of their 1/32 Bristol Scout mould production progress [Facebook link].
- Congratulations to Michael Pattison for completing his Trumpeter 1/24 Hawker Hurricane Mk IIc Nightfighter for the Nocturnal Activities Group Build.
- We're currently seeking cover images for the following books from Prentice Hall Press: If you have any of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
- Kevin Williams has a trio of new book reviews for us:
- German Fighter Aircraft in World War I, from Casemate Publishers
- Aircraft in Detail #002: F-16 Fighting Falcon, from HMH Publications
- Aircraft in Detail #004: MiG-29 Fulcrum, from HMH Publications
- Luca Bossi debuts with his Italeri 1/32 F-104C.
- Gary Sausmikat presents his Williams Brothers 1/32 F9C Curtiss Sparrowhawk.
Updated 30 October 2022
- Quinta Studio has released QD32082: F-5F-2 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (KittyHawk).
- Buchon Scale Models has released BUC24-024 1/24 Scale Spitfire/Seafire radiators kit.
- HpH Models has published an update on its 1/32 scale Blohm & Voss BV 138 [Facebook link].
- Infinity Models has announced Accessory Packs for their Helldiver and Vampire Mk 5 kits.
- Congratulations to Iain Mackenzie for completing his Dragon 1/32 Bf 109E-4 for the Nocturnal Activities Group Build.
- We're currently seeking cover images for the following books from Prentice Hall Press: If you have any of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
- Thierry Laurent has written a comprehensive Revell 1/32 Bf 109G-2/4 Tweak List.
- Iain Ogilvie has a pair of new reviews for us:
- Kevin Williams reviews RAF Second World War Fighters in Profile, from Mortons Books Ltd.
- Przemysław Litewka presents his Wingnut Wings 1/32 Halberstadt CI.II.
Updated 23 October 2022
- KLP Publishing has released v1.3 of Building the Kitty Hawk HH-60G Pave Hawk in 1/35 Scale by Pete Fleischmann.
- Lukgraph has announced that its 1/32 Westland Wapiti kit is now availble to pre-order.
- Lukgraph has also published colour schemes for its upcoming 1/32 Rumpler 6B.1 kit [Facebook link].
- HMH Publications has announced two new books in the Duke Hawkins Series: Strike Eagle and Lancer.
- Buchon Scale Models has released BUC24-016 1/24 Scale Spitfire/Seafire exhaust round stacks.
- AIMS has announced that its Ju 88A-0 conversion is now available for sale.
- We're currently seeking cover images for the following books from Prentice Hall Press: If you have any of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
- Thierry Laurent reviews AIMS 1/32 Early Spitfire Nose Correction Sets.
- Martin Kurz returns with his Tamiya 1/32 de Havilland Mosquito FB Mk VI.
- Olivier Barles presents his Revell/Monogram 1/32 Grumman F3F-3.
Updated 16 October 2022
- KLP Publishing has announced that its next eBook title will be Building the Airfix F6F-5 Hellcat in 1/24 Scale by Chuck Sawyer.
- Synthetic Ordnance Works has announced new landing gear sets for the Hobby Boss P-61A/B and Infinity Models SB2C.
- HGW Models has released 132839: 1/32 Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2/4 seat belts and canopy masking set.
- DN Models has released Avro Lancaster B.Mk.I/III /Border Model/ Insignia and Numbers Paint Mask Set 1/32.
- Art Scale has announced that decal sets for Pearl Harbor defenders 1/48 and 1/32 are coming soon [Facebook link].
- Phase Hangar Resin has announced that its re-releasing several weapons pylon sets in 1/32 scale [Facebook link].
- We're currently seeking cover images for the following books from Prentice Hall Press: If you have any of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
- Kevin Williams reviews a three new books from HMH Publications:
- Aircraft of Red Flag, from Key Publishing
- Lavochkin La-5, Vol. II, from Kagero
- Aircraft in Detail 012+ Mirage III, from HMH Publications
- Ray Peterson reviews LEM Kits 32033: 1/32 Sukhoi Su-22 (BB-1) with M-82.
Updated 9 October 2022
- Lemkits has released a 1/32 Bomben Torpedo BT-1400 – Limited edition resin kit.
- Proper Plane has announced a very limited edition set of 2 Continental 810x125 spoked wheels [Facebook link].
- Copper State Models has announced that two sets of German wheels in 1/32 are in development [Facebook link].
- Congratulations to forum member Fanes for completing his ICM Fiat CR.42 CN for the Nocturnal Activities Group Build.
- We're currently seeking cover images for the following books from Prentice Hall Press: If you have any of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
- Iain Ogilvie reviews Euro Decals ED-32131 North American F-100D Super Sabre Collection Part 1, from Fantasy Printshop.
- Aleksandr Bielykov presents his Fly 1/32 Hurricane Mk IIc Trop.
Updated 2 October 2022
- AIMS has released 32P040 Ju 88A-0 conversion set for the Revell Ju 88A-1 kit.
- AIMS has also announced 1/32 Rotol spinner and props for Revell 1/32 Mk II kit.
- Kopecky Scale Models has announced that 1/32 F-35A sets 32009, 32010, 32011 are back in stock.
- Reedoak has released a seated Ukrainian / Serbian / Uzbeck pilot.
- ICM has announced 32092: Yak-9T "Normandie Niémen" [Facebook link].
- Border Model has announced BF008: Avro Lancaster B.Mk I/III Nose Kit [Facebook link].
- Buchon Scale Models has released two new LSP sets:
- Infinity Models has released resin landing flaps and airbrakes for its Vampire kits [Facebook link].
- HGW Models has released four new LSP sets:
- RESIN2detail has released three new A-26 sets:
- We're currently seeking cover images for the following books from Prentice Hall Press: If you have any of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
- Kevin Williams reviews Pacific Profiles: Volume Eight, from Avonmore Books.
- Suresh Nathan returns with his Revell/Special Hobby 1/32 Tempest V & V-1.
- Tom Probert presents his Tigger Models/ID Models 1/32 Short Sunderland.
Updated 25 September 2022
- AIMS has released decals for Foreign Bf 109s and Data Plates.
- Kotare has announced that K32001 Kotare 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Ia (Mid) is now available to pre-order for US$109 + postage at cost from New Zealand [Facebook link].
- Buchon Scale Models has released BUC24-005 1/24 Scale Supermarine Spitfire E-wing configuration.
- Lukgraph has published final renders of its upcoming Rumpler 6B.1 [Facebook link].
- Congratulations to Chris Parsons for finishing his HK Models Lancaster for the Nocturnal Activities Group Build.
- We're currently seeking cover images for the following books from Prentice Hall Press: If you have any of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
- Jindřich Kulhavý presents his Kinetic 1/24 P-47 Thunderbolt.
Updated 18 September 2022
- KLP Publishing has announced that Building the Wingnut Wings Felixstowe F.2A (Early) in 1/32 Scale by Gary Boxall is now available.
- Eagle Editions has released EagleCals #183 Spitfire Mk IX in 24th Scale.
- Kotare has published draft images of the instructions for its upcoming 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Ia (Mid).
- Red Fox Studio has announced two new LSP cockpit sets [Facebook links]:
- Buchon Scale Models has released two new LSP products:
- DN Models has released F-35C Lightning II RAM Panels Paint Masks Set.
- Zoukei-Mura has published a walkthrough of the Raiden instruction manual.
- Phase Hangar Resin has announced several pylon sets for LSP jets [Facebook link].
- HGW Models has released 132635: Bf 109G-2/4 - Seatbelts 1/32.
- Infinity Models has announced a weapon set with rockets for their 1/32 F Mk.3 and FB Mk.5 Vampires [Facebook link].
- KASL Hobby has released two new LSP sets [Facebook links]:
- Takom has announced new 1/35 Boeing AH-64A & D Apache kits [Facebook link].
- Kevin Williams reviews a pair of new books from HMH Publications:
- Martin McClendon presents his Lindberg 1/32 Laird-Turner Meteor.
Updated 11 September 2022
- Lemkits has announced a 1/32 Nakajima Kikka.
- Reedoak has released a 90s-2000s standing US Navy pilot.
- Border Model has apparently announced a 1/35 scale Fw 190.
- Real Model has released MiG-23MF/ML/MLD corrected intakes.
- Lukgraph has announced that a Rumpler 6B1 is coming soon [Facebook link].
- Buchon Scale Models has released BUC32-007 1/32 BF109/HA-1112 1990s Airshow Star Decals.
- Maestro Models has released a J-29 Tunnan corrected air intake for the Fly kit.
- Proper Plane has announced that a set of 2 Continental 810x125 wheels is ready for pre-order [Facebook link].
- Kevin Williams reviews Pacific Profiles: Volume Seven, from Avonmore Books.
- Tony Whittingham presents his Airfix 1/24 Hurricane Mk I.
Updated 4 September 2022
- Archer Fine Transfers has announced that the business will be closing on November 30, 2022.
- Lukgraph has announced that its Westland Wapiti kit is now available to pre-order.
- Lukgraph has also announced that it is ceasing production of its original range of "yellow wings" kits [Facebook link].
- HpH Models has published test assembly photos of its 1/32 Me 323 [Facebook link].
- Buchon Scale Models has released two new LSP products:
- Quinta Studio has released QD32142: MiG-29 9-13 Fulcrum C 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (Trumpeter).
- Proper Plane has released a set of 2 Continental 760x100 wheels to use with the Wingnut Wings Albatros D.V and Fokker D.VII kits.
- Kevin Williams reviews German Instrument Panels, from MMP/Stratus.
- Suresh Nathan returns with his Trumpeter 1/32 P-47D Razorback "Normandy Retreat, June 1944".
- Miloslav Hraban presents his Tamiya 1/32 F4U-1 Corsair.
Updated 27 August 2022
- KLP Publishing has announced that its next title will be Building the Wingnut Wings Felixstowe F.2A (Early) by Gary Boxall.
- Eagle Editions has released 3 new sheets for the Airfix 1/24 Spitfire IX.
- Valiant Wings Publishing has announced that Airframe & Miniature No. 19: The Lockheed P-38 Lightning, Including the F-4 and F-5 is now available.
- Quinta Studio has released two new LSP products:
- Metallic Details has released "M197 Gatling gun" for the helicopter models AH-1 Cobra (ICM, 1/32).
- Zoukei-Mura has released 3 new upgrade sets for its Bf 109G kits.
- Infinity Models has posted more sprues for its upcoming Aichi D3A1 "Val" kit [Facebook link].
- Red Fox Studio has announced 5 new cockpit sets for Kinetic/Academy's 1/32 F/A-18 family [Facebook link].
- Kevin Williams reviews a trio of new books:
- Hawker Typhoon, from Key Publishing
- F-111: Fort Worth Swinger, from Key Publishing
- Eurofighter Typhoon, from Kagero
- Jon Brennan presents his HK Models 1/32 Mosquito BIX/XVI.
Updated 14 August 2022
- AIMS has announced that its Bf 109 data plates and engine numbers decal sets are now available.
- Fischkopp Model Company has announced a Dambuster conversion for the Border Model Lancaster.
- Model Monkey has announced that its mid-war Beaufighter Radar Operator/Observer's Station is now available.
- AOA Decals has announced two new USN H-60 releases.
- Fly has announced that its fly32018 Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIa and fly32027 Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc/IIc Trop kits will be released this month [Facebook link].
- Matterhorn Circle has released three new Swiss Vampire decal sets.
- Iain Ogilvie reviews the new Infinity Models 3203: DH-100 Vampire F.Mk3
- Kevin Williams reviews Pacific Profiles: Volume Six, from Avonmore Books.
- Thierry Laurent reviews Videoaviation's 1/32 RAF Houchin 25kva GPU 229732.
- Kevin Futter reviews Airframe Album No. 18: The Fairey Firefly, from Valiant Wings Publishing.
- Luc Van den Ende presents his Hasegawa 1/32 F-5E Tiger II.
Updated 7 August 2022
- KLP Publishing has announced that Building the British Phantoms Volume One by Geoff Coughlin is now available.
- Kopecky Scale Models has released new F-16 intake covers.
- Taurus Models and Proper Plane have collaborated to produce a ComboBox containing a Gnome Lambda 80 hp French rotary engine and hand-made wooden propeller [Facebook link].
- Quinta Studio has released QD32092: F4U-1D 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (Tamiya).
- Kevin Williams reviews a pair of new books from Kagero:
Updated 31 July 2022
- Trumpeter has announced a 1/35 Kamov Ka-29 Helix-B.
- AIMS has released new decal sheets for the Spitfire PR IX and He 111P.
- AIMS has also announced 32D033 Foreign Bf 109's decals [Facebook link].
- Quinta Studio has released two new products:
- Infinity Models has posted a video showing sprues for its upcoming Aichi D3A1 "Val" kit [Facebook link].
- Art Scale has announced that AH-1G Cobra decal sheets in 1/48 and 1/32 are coming soon [Facebook link].
- ResKit has announced that a F-105 Thunderchief Exhaust nozzle in 1/32 [Facebook link].
- Yahu Models has announced 1/32 Yak-9 cockpit upgrades [Facebook link].
- Kevin Futter reviews Airframe & Miniature 11: The Messerschmitt Bf 109 Late Series (Second Edition), from Valiant Wings Publishing.
- Kevin Williams reviews Aircraft in Detail 023: Sukhoi Su-22 Fitter, from HMH Publications.
- Chuck Sawyer presents his Airfix 1/24 F6F-5 Hellcat.
Updated 17 July 2022
- KLP Publishing has announced that its next title will be Building the British Phantoms Volume One by Geoff Coughlin.
- Aerocraft Models has announced that its F-14 replacement undercarriage sets are now available.
- Kopecky Scale Models has announced that its F-16 600 gallons fuel tanks with pylons and F-16 early rails sets are now available.
- Quinta Studio has released QD32125: He 111 P/H 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (Revell/ProModeler).
- Lukgraph has announced that its Hansa Brandenburg type NW is now available to order [Facebook link].
- HGW has released a canopy masks and seat belt set for the 1/35 scale Ju 87G from Border Model.
- ResKit has published a July update containg numerous LSP releases [Facebook link].
- Kevin Futter reviews Airframe & Miniature No. 5: The Messerschmitt Bf 109 Early Series (Second Edition), from Valiant Wings Publishing.
- Iain Ogilvie a pair of new reviews for us:
- Kevin Williams reviews Aircraft in Detail 014: Douglas A-4M/N/AR Skyhawk, from HMH Publications.
- Miloslav Hraban presents his Tamiya 1/32 F4U-1A Corsair.
Updated 10 July 2022
- Model Monkey has announced that its Beaufighter Early Radar Operator's Station set is now available.
- Infinity Models has announced that its de Havilland Vampire kits are now available [Facebook link].
- Quinta Studio has released QD32113: PZL P.11c 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (IBG model).
- Barracuda Studios has announced 3 New Sets for the A-4 Skyhawk in 1/32.
- Border Model has announced a 1/35 scale B5N Kate.
- Arma-Models is running a poll asking for your preferred scales for a Kamov Ka-52 [requires site registration].
- Dutch Decal has released DD2403 Spitfire F.Mk IX for the new Airfix 1/24 kit [Facebook link].
- Iain Ogilvie a pair of new reviews for us:
- Thierry Laurent & Dave Culp join forces for the Kitty Hawk 1/32 OV-10A/C Bronco Tweak List.
- Mike Maben presents his Dragon/Cyber Hobby 1/32 Bf 109E-3, Converted to a 109D.
Updated 3 July 2022
- Infinity Models has published test shots of its upcoming Aichi D3A Val.
- Armory Models Group has announced that 1/18 Harrier GR.7/GR.9/AV-8B wheels w/ loaded tyres effect [Facebook link].
- Quinta Studio has released QD32112: Pfalz D.III 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (Roden).
- Lukgraph has announced that its Hansa Brandenburg Type NW will be ready for pre-orders this month [Facebook link].
- Lukgraph has also announced that its RAF BE2e/f will begin shipping next week [Facebook link].
- Kevin Williams reviews The Red Baron: A History in Pictures, from Pen & Sword.
- Kevin Futter reviews Barracuda Studios BR32219: 1/32 F4U-1A/D Corsair Seat.
- Dariusz Kowalczuk presents his Tamiya 1/32 F-4E Phantom.
Updated 26 June 2022
- KLP Publishing has announced that Building the Kitty Hawk HH-60G Pave Hawk in 1/35 Scale by Pete Fleischmann is now available.
- AIMS has announced 32P036: Spitfire Mk II top engine cowl.
- Jetmads has announced that 1/32 X-3 "Stiletto" reservations are now open.
- Quinta Studio has released QD32034: F-15C 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (Tamiya).
- Red Fox Studio has released RFSQS-32078: Curtiss Hawk 81-A2 Quick Set 3D Acrylic Instrument Panel.
- DB Model Kits has announced a de Havilland DH.103 Hornet & Sea Hornet in 1/32.
- Kevin Williams reviews Lockheed Tristar, from Air World.
- Olivier Barles returns with his Revell 1/32 He 162 Salamander.
- Przemysław Litewka presents his Lukgraph 1/32 Lloyd C.V.
Updated 18 June 2022
- Model Monkey has posted test shot images of its Beaufighter observer's station set.
- ICM has announced that 32038: DH. 82A Tiger Moth with bombs will be available soon [Facebook link].
- ICM has also published an animated build sequence video for its upcoming Yak-9T kit.
- Quinta Studio has released QD32033: F-14D 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (Trumpeter).
- Yahu Models has announced YMA3272: P-40 B/C (GWH) innstrument panel [Facebook link].
- Callsign Glou has announced a P&W R-985 Wasp Junior in 1/32 scale [Facebook link].
- R2 Miniatures has released a 1/32 U.S. Navy pilot set [Facebook link].
- Gaspatch Models has released 1/32 British Wicker seats WWI [Facebook link].
- Lukgraph has released new German "lozenge" linen decals [Facebook link].
- Kevin Williams reviews a pair of new books from Avonmore:
- Luc Janssen presents his Revell 1/32 Spitfire IX.
Updated 12 June 2022
- Model Monkey has announced that its Beaufighter observer's station set is nearly ready.
- Valiant Wings Publishing has sent in some sample pages from Airframe Album No. 18, The Fairey Firefly: A Detailed Guide to the Fleet Air Arm's Versatile Monoplane.
- Scaleworx Resin Models has announced a 1/32 Mirage F1.CZ complete resin kit.
- Quinta Studio has released QD35049: UH-1C 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (Academy).
- Copper State Models has published an update regarding its 1/32 Bristol Scout C kit [Facebook link].
- RESIN2detail has published an update regarding its 1/32 A-26 cowl correction and upgrade [Facebook link].
- Infinity Models has published box art for its upcoming 1/32 B5N2 Kate kit [Facebook link].
- Tolga Ulgur returns with his Trumpeter 1/32 P-47D Razorback.
- Andrea Calebich presents his ICM 1/32 Fiat CR.42 (CN) Falco.
Updated 5 June 2022
- We've just launched our newest Group Build, entitled Nocturnal Activities, which will run from 1 June 2022 until 30 November 2022. Join in if you can!
- Quinta Studio has released QD32114: Ju 88A-4 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (Revell).
- DN Models has released Su-25UB Frogfoot/Rook Ukrainian Clover Camouflage Paint Mask Set 1/32.
- Videoaviation has released a 1/32 RAF Houchin 25kva GPU [Facebook link].
- Grandmodels has released two new weapons sets [Facebook links]:
- LukGraph has announced a 1/32 Hansa Brandenburg Type NW [Facebook link].
- HGW has released 124514: 1/24 Bf 109K-4 Seatbelts.
- Kokopelli Scale Design has released KSD3200012: Corsair wheel well details for the Tamiya kit.
- ResKit has announced that its F-111A Escape Pod in 1/32 scale is almost done [Facebook link].
- Dutch Decal has announced that DD32041 'Grey' (T)F-104G Starfighters KLu is coming soon [Facebook link].
- Kevin Williams has a pair of new Kagero book reviews for us:
- Thomas Christen debuts with Part 1 of his Scratchbuilt 1/12 Hurribomber.
Updated 29 May 2022
- Eagle Editions has released two new decal sheets for Bf 109s:
- Kopecky Scale Models has announced that 32030 F-16 ALQ-131 pylon is now available.
- Copper State Models has published an update on its Bristol Scout kit [Facebook link].
- Infinity Models has announced that its 1/32 Vampire DH.100 kit will be available from 10 July [Facebook link].
- Zoukei-Mura has published an update on its upcoming Bf 109G-14 kit.
- Buchon Scale Models has released a 1/24 Scale Supermarine Spitfire/Seafire entrance door.
- LukGraph has announced that its Royal Aircraft Factory BE2e/f kit is now available to pre-order [Facebook link].
- Airfix has published an update on its upcoming 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc.
- Eduard appears to have re-released its 1/32 Bf 108 kit.
- DN Models has released F-15i Ra’am Camouflage Paint Mask Set + Israeli Stars Stencils 1/32.
- Congratulations to forum member John Ballman on finishing his Revell Spitfire in the Clear the Shelf of Doom Again Group Build.
- Congratulations to forum member mc65 on finishing his Trumpeter P-51B in the The Mighty Eighth over Europe Group Build.
- Kevin Williams reviews Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) F/A-18 A/B & C/D Hornet, from HMH Publications.
- Spyros Michos returns with his Revell 1/32 Fw 109F-8.
- Bernd Willmer presents his Revell 1/32 Me 262B-1 Nightfighter.
Updated 22 May 2022
- Kopecky Scale Models has announced that 32030 F-16 ALQ-131 pylon will be available soon.
- Special Hobby has announced SH32086 AH-1G Cobra ‘Marines/US Navy’ Hi-Tech Kit.
- Infinity Models has published an update on its upcoming 1/32 Vampire DH.100 kit [Facebook link].
- 1ManArmy has released airbrush stencil masks for 1/32 Me 262 kits.
- Congratulations to forum member Michael Pattison on finishing his Trumpeter Bf 109G-4/R6 in the The Mighty Eighth over Europe Group Build.
- Kevin Williams reviews Nakajima B5N Kate, from Kagero.
- Peter Booij presents his Revell 1/32 Mirage IIIE.
Updated 15 May 2022
- KLP Publishing has announced that its next eBook title will be Building the Kitty Hawk HH-60G Pavehawk in 1/35 Scale by Pete Fleischmann.
- Valiant Wings Publishing has announced that its next publication will be Airframe Album No 18 - The Fairey Firefly.
- DN Models has released Late War Crosses for Bf 109 G/K 1/32 Mask Set.
- Buchon Scale Models has released 1/24 Scale Supermarine Spitfire/Seafire cockpit internal structure set.
- Jetmads has published an updated road map for its future kit production [Facebook link].
- Art Scale has released 1/32 B-25J Mitchell express masks for the HK Models kit [Facebook link].
- Red Fox Studio has released RFSQS-32041: F/A-18F Super Hornet (up to LOT26 version) Quick Set 3D Acrylic Instrument Panel.
- RESIN2detail has announced a landing gear upgrade and correction set for the 1/32 Hobby Boss A-26 Invader [Facebook link].
- WANDD Studio—a new firm to me—has recently released AN/ALR-69 Radar Warning Receiver and Loop Antenna LP-21-LM in 1/32 scale [Facebook link].
- Suresh Nathan presents his Hasegawa 1/32 P-47D.
Updated 8 May 2022
- Aerocraft Models has released two new 1/32 scale canopy sets for the E.E. Lightning and F/A-18F Hornet.
- DN Models has released Ukrainian Su-27 Digital Flanker Camouflage Paint Mask set 1/32.
- HpH Models has announced a new crop of 1/18 scale engine kits.
- LukGraph has announced a 1/32 Westland Wapiti IIA [Facebook link].
- RESIN2detail has announced 1/32 wing root correction set for the HobbyBoss A-26 [Facebook link].
- Callsign Glou has announced a 1/32 Laird Solution [Facebook link].
- Kevin Williams has a trio of new book reviews for us:
- The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3, from Kagero
- Luftwaffe in Colour, from Casemate Publishers
- Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, Vol. II, from Kagero
- Tolga Ulgur presents his Hasegawa 1/32 P-47D.
Updated 1 May 2022
- Kopecky Scale Models has announced that 32029 F-15E Instrument panels are ready.
- Proper Plane has released 1/24 Axial propellers [Facebook link].
- Vizimodels has announced a 1/32 Avia BH-17.
- LukGraph has announced a 1/32 Hansa Brandenburg Type NW [Facebook link].
- Halberd Models has announced a P-51C "Beguine" conversion for the Trumpeter P-51B kit [Facebook link].
- Congratulations to forum member Vince Warrington for finishing his HobbyBoss Il-2 in the Clear the Shelf of Doom Again Group Build.
- Kevin Futter reviews Airframe & Miniature No. 2: The Hawker Typhoon (Third Edition), from Valiant Wings Publishing.
- Kevin Williams reviews Guide to German Night Fighters in World War II, from Kagero.
- Thierry Laurent reviews Videoaviation 229632: 1/32 USAF Coleman MB-4 Towing Tractor.
- Przemysław Litewka presents his Wingnut Wings 1/32 Jeannin Stahltaube.
Updated 24 April 2022
- KLP Publishing has announced that Building the Italeri CF-104 Starfighter in 1/32 Scale, by Chuck Sawyer, is now available.
- airscale has just launched a new range of fabric seat belt sets in 1/24 and 1/32 scales.
- Grandmodels has announced that it has 1/32 MICA EM/IR with 2266 launchers in progress [Facebook link].
- 1ManArmy is a relatively new vendor producing tiny laser-cut stencil masks. They specialise in 1/32 scale, so check out the full product line on their website.
- Kevin Williams reviews Fighters of the 8th Air Force, from Histoire & Collections.
- Thierry Laurent reviews AIMS Recce Spitfire Conversion Sets.
- Olivier Barles presents his Trumpeter 1/32 P-51B Mustang.
Updated 17 April 2022
- airscale has released some new LSP sets:
- Congratulations to forum member denders for finishing his Trumpeter F-105G in the Clear the Shelf of Doom Again Group Build.
- Luc Janssen returns with his Trumpeter 1/32 F-14D Tomcat.
- Angelo Moneta presents his Monogram 1/24 Phantom Huey.
Updated 10 April 2022
- Valiant Wings Publishing has announced that Airframe & Miniature Nos 5 and 11 are Coming Back.
- Reedoak has released an RAF Caribbean pilot.
- Quinta Studio has announced two new LSP sets:
- Red Fox Studio has released RFSQS-24002: Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat Quick Set 3D Acrylic Instrument Panel.
- RESIN2detail has released two new sets for the Fly J-29 Tunnan kits:
- Buchon Scale Models has released three new sets for 1/24 scale Spitfires:
- Kevin Williams reviews Polish Fighter Colours 1939-1947 Vol. 2, from MMP/Stratus.
- Luc Janssen returns with his Trumpeter 1/32 P-47D Bubbletop.
- Angelo Moneta presents his HpH 1/32 PBY-5A Catalina Cutaway.
Updated 2 April 2022
- Zoukei-Mura has announced a 1/32 Kawasaki Ki-100-I Type 5.
- KLP Publishing is having a 20% off 5th Anniversary Sale.
- Eagle Editions has released Wings of the Black Cross Number Twelve.
- Synthetic Ordnance Works has released A-4E/F Skyhawk landing gear for the Trumpeter and Hasegawa kits.
- Aerocraft Models has released 1/32 Ju-88 canopies and exhaust shrouds and 1/24 Hawker Typhoon canopy.
- Flying Leathernecks Decals has released FL32-2008: ATARS Conversion for Academy F/A-18D.
- Flying Leathernecks Decals has also released FL32-2009: F/A-18A/B/C/D wheels, & FL32-2010: corrected pitot tubes for F/A-18A-D, F-14, A-7, F-8E.
- DN Models has released Arado Ar 196 “Shark” Insignia & Numbers – WWII Bulgarian NAVY Paint Mask Set 1/32.
- Aviattic has announced ATT24010 (Meng kit) Fokker F.I/DR.I serial numbers, stencils, weights tables, propeller decals etc.
- Kevin Futter reviews Airframe & Miniature No. 18: The North American P-51D/K Mustang, from Valiant Wings Publishing.
- Iain Ogilvie has a trio of new Tiger Moth-related reviews for us:
- Kevin Williams reviews 5014: PZL P.11c, from Kagero.
- Patrizio Zecchin presents his Scratchbuilt 1/16th Macchi C.205 Veltro.
Updated 27 March 2022
- Dana Bell has published a guide to the many revisions to the F4U-1 family's cockpits.
- Barracuda Studios has released a 1/32 F4U-1A/D Corsair Seat with US Type Belts.
- Synthetic Ordnance Works has announced A-4E/F Skyhawk landing gear for the Trumpeter and Hasegawa kits will be available 1 April, 2022.
- Takom has announced both a new 1/35 V1 Flying Bomb kit and an accompanying V1 Flying Bomb launch site kit [Facebook links].
- Yahu Models has released a new instrument panel set for the Hasegawa J2M Raiden kit [Facebook link].
- Buchon Scale Models has released a 1/24 scale Spitfire Undercarriage conversion kit [Facebook link].
- Aviattic has announced a range of control sticks for Fokker Dr.I kits [Facebook link].
- Iain Ogilvie has a trio of new reviews for us:
- Mathieu Duvivier presents his Tamiya 1/32 P-51D Mustang.
Updated 20 March 2022
- Synthetic Ordnance Works has announced modified P-40 landing gear for the Hasegawa kits.
- DN Models has announced a 1/32 scale version of its Ghost Of Kyiv MiG-29 set.
- Zoukei-Mura has published some preview images of its impending Bf 109G-14 kit [Facebook link].
- Kevin Futter reviews Airframe & Miniature No. 17: The Messerschmitt Bf 110, from Valiant Wings Publishing.
- Kevin Williams reviews F-15 Eagle: Undefeated 4th Generation Super-Fighter, from Mortons Books Ltd.
- Bruce Crosby returns with his HK Models 1/32 Do 335.
- Dariusz Kowalczuk also returns with his Trumpeter 1/32 Su-25.
- Tolga Ulgur presents his Dragon/Cyber Hobby 1/32 Bf 110D.
Updated 12 March 2022
- Our valued sponsor Archer Fine Transfers has just launched a 5-day, 25% off sale.
- While not strictly LSP-related, Inside the Armour has announced a Models for Ukraine Book, the profits from which go to Humanitarian Charities to help refugees and civilians in the Ukraine.
- Cooper State Models has announced that 32007 Bristol Scout (type C) in 1/32 scale is currently in development [Facebook link].
- DayGlo Models has announced that its 1/32 scale SF-260 kit is now available [Facebook link].
- Reedoak has released a U.S. Navy female pilot.
- Videoaviation has announced that its 1/32 Coleman MB4 towing tractor is now available.
- Kopecky Scale Models has announced that its 32028 F-15 Eagle Wheelbays set is now available.
- Congratulations to member scott_t for finishing his Tamiya Spitfire Mk VIII in the Clear the Shelf of Doom Again Group Build.
- Iain Ogilvie reviews Flying Start Models FLS32027 Slingsby T.31B TX3 Cadet Glider (with spoilers).
- Ray Peterson reviews LEM Kits 32031: Blohm & Voss P.212.03.
- Kevin Williams reviews Pacific Profiles: Volume Five, from Avonmore Books.
- Tolga Ulgur presents his Hasegawa 1/32 P-40E Warhawk.
Updated 6 March 2022
- We've just launched our newest Group Build, entitled The Mighty Eighth over Europe, which will run from 1 March 2022 until 31 August 2022. Join in if you can!
- Trumpeter has announced a 1/32 scale F-35C for release in April.
- Aerotech (Marsh Models) has announced an Me 209V1 in 1/32 for release later in 2022.
- Aviattic has announced ATT32364 Fokker DVII "F" Ukrainien Galician Army, September 1919.
- Congratulations to members Dart_Schatten, Dragon, themongoose, DonH, Fanes, and mydesign for completing their respective builds in the now-finished The Blue Box of Happiness Group Build.
- Thierry Laurent has put together an Academy 1/35 AH-1Z Tweak List.
- Kevin Williams reviews two new books from HMH Publications:
- Witaliy Zaborowskiy presents his Special Hobby 1/32 Ki-27 Otsu.
Updated 27 February 2022
- Aerotech (Marsh Models) has released its AT32010 Macchi M67 kit.
- Jetmads has announced an F-22A Raptor in 1/32 scale [Facebook link].
- Reedoak has released another French modern pilot.
- Congratulations to Peter Booij for completing his Revell Mirage III for The Blue Box of Happiness Group Build.
- Kevin Williams reviews Normandie-Niemen, from Editions Heimdal.
- Luc Janssen returns with his HK Models 1/32 B-25H Mitchell.
- John Irwin debuts with his Hasegawa 1/32 P-47D Thunderbolt.
Updated 20 February 2022
- Fly has announced that its SAAB J-29B and J-29F kits are now available.
- airscale has released some new metallic placard and data plate decal sets.
- DN Models has released F-16I Sufa / F-16D Barkeet Camo Paint Masks.
- fündekals has released two new LSP sets:
- Videoaviation has announced a 1/32 scale Coleman tractor [Facebook link].
- Olivier Barles returns with his Revell (ICM) 1/32 Gladiator Mk II.
- Suresh Nathan presents his Hasegawa 1/32 Ki-84 Frank.
Updated 13 February 2022
- Reedoak has announced an '80s & '90s U.S. Navy shooter figure.
- Quinta Studio has announced two new LSP sets:
- HMH Publications has announced two new books covering the Sukhoi Su-22 Fitter and the T-6 Harvard / Texan.
- Andrea Calebich returns with his Copper State Models 1/32 Nieuport XVII (Late).
- Boyd Waechter also returns with his Infinity Models 1/32 Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver.
- John Stambaugh presents his Cyber-Hobby (Dragon) 1/32 Bf 109E-7.
Updated 6 February 2022
- Special Hobby has announced a 1/32 Manshu Ki-79 'Japanese Trainer'.
- Iconicair has announced a 25-unit re-run of its Supermarine Attacker kit.
- Quinta Studio has announced two new LSP sets:
- Yahu Models has released a pair of new LSP instrument panel sets [Facebook link].
- Netanel Deri has released 1/32 AH-1G Cobra stencils for ICM kits.
- AIMS has announced that its 1/32 JG 54 Vol.1 decals are now available.
- Reedoak has released a U.S. Navy female pilot figure.
- HMH Publications has announced a new series covering the Spitfire Mk IX & Mk XVI.
- Aerocraft Models has announced two new LSP sets:
- Kopecky Scale Models has released several new F-15 sets.
- Lemkits has announced that its 1/32 Sukhoi Su-2 is now available.
- Red Fox Studio has released RFSQS-32083: F-5F Tiger II Quick Set 3D Acrylic Instrument Panel.
- Grandmodels has released a 1/32 NSI Intake for the TAMYIA F-16CJ.
- Kevin Williams reviews four new books for us:
- Luftwaffe Victory Markings: 1939-45, from Casemate Publishers
- Pacific Profiles: Volume Four, from Avonmore Books.
- Macchi C.202 Folgore, from MMP/Stratus.
- Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, from Air World.
- Andrew Birnie reviews Zoukei-Mura SWS04: North American Mustang P-51D.
- Andrew Birnie also reviews Copper State Models 32006: Caudron G.III.
- Miloslav Hraban returns with his Zoukei-Mura 1/32 Ta 152H-1.
- Fernando Garcia debuts with his Trumpeter 1/32 MiG-3.
- Tolga Ulgur presents his Hasegawa 1/32 P-40N.
Updated 10 January 2022
- Revell has announced an all-new 1/32 scale Hawker Hurricane Mk IIb.
- Airfix has announced an all-new 1/24 scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc.
- Infinity Models has published its release schedule for 2022/23.
- Olivier Barles presents his Hasegawa 1/32 Ki-84 Frank.
Updated 2 January 2022
- Kopecky Scale Models has announced that it has 1/32 Modern F-15E wheels in development [Facebook link].
- Proper Plane has announced 2 different propellers for new CSM 1/32 Caudron G.III [Facebook link].
- Red Fox Studio has announced two new LSP sets:
- RESIN2detail has released 1/32 Helldiver Main Wheel upgrade set (Diamond Tread) for Infinity 3201 [Facebook link].
- Takom has announced a Focke-Achgelis Fa 330 in 1/16 scale [Facebook link].
- Thierry Laurent reviews the One Man Model 1/32 P-3C Orion.
- Paolo Totaro presents his ICM 1/32 I-16 Type 10.
Updated 28 December 2021
- This will be our last update for 2021, so on behalf of staff and members here at LSP, we wish you a Happy New Year, and all the best for 2022!
- Guntower Models has announced a 1/35 scale Kamov Ka-26 [Facebook link].
- ICM has announced a set of USAAF Pilots 1944-1945 [Facebook link].
- HGW has released seat belts for the P-40 Tomahawk in 1/32 scale.
- Kevin Williams reviews Panavia Tornado, from Kagero.
- Iain MacKenzie debuts with his Hasegawa 1/32 Fw 190A-6, Converted to an A-6/R11.
- Mike Tipping presents his Tamiya 1/32 A6M2, Converted to a A6M2-N Rufe.
Updated 19 December 2021
- This will be our last update before Christmas, so for those of you who celebrate it, on behalf of staff and members here at LSP, we wish you all the best of the season!
- Valiant Wings Publishing has announced a third edition of Airframe & Miniature No.2, The Hawker Typhoon – A Complete Guide To The RAF’s Classic Ground-Attack Fighter.
- Metallic Details has released seven new LSP sets:
- Copper State Models has announced that it will start shipping Caudron G.III pre-orders next week [Facebook link].
- HGW has released seat belts for the F6F Hellcat in 1/32 scale.
- Art Scale has released paint masks for the 1/32 Curtiss 81-A2 AVG [Facebook link].
- Jan Loubser debuts with his Airfix 1/24 Bf 109E-4.
- Peter White returns with his Trumpeter 1/32 SBD-3 Dauntless.
- Tolga Ulgur presents his Special Hobby 1/32 Tempest V.
Updated 12 December 2021
- Our valued sponsor HobbyLink Japan has just launched its Holiday Shipping event.
- KLP Publishing has announced that its next title will be Building the Italeri CF-104 Starfighter in 1/32 Scale, by Chuck Sawyer.
- Lukgraph has announced a 1/32 Royal Aircraft Factory BE2c kit [Facebook link].
- DN Models has released Arctic Splinter Camo Paint Masks for F/A-18 Hornet Aggressor 1/32.
- airscale has announced a new photo-etched cockpit set for the HobbyBoss 1/18 Fw 190.
- Infinity Models has published test shot sprues of its upcoming de Havilland Vampire kit.
- Fly has published test shot photos of its upcoming 1/32 SAAB J-29 [Facebook link].
- Jetmads has announced a 1/32 FH-1 Phantom [Facebook link].
- Phase Hangar Resin has announced 1/32 A-10 pylons for release early next year [Facebook link].
- RESIN2detail has announced that its 1/32 Helldiver cockpit will be going into production soon [Facebook link].
- Andrew Birnie reviews Building the Revell P-51D-5NA in 1/32 Scale, from KLP Publishing.
- Michał Jurczak returns with his Revell 1/32 Spitfire IX Converted to a VIII.
- Olivier Barles also returns with his Special Hobby 1/32 Whirlwind.
- Martin Kurz presents his Trumpeter 1/32 P-40E.
Updated 5 December 2021
- It is with some sadness that we report the passing of scale modeller and industry stalwart Mike McEvoy. Many of you will remember Mike for his Tailpiece articles in Alan W. Hall's Scale Aircraft Modelling magazine. Vale Mike.
- We've just launched our latest Group Build, entitled Clear the Shelf of Doom Again! If you have any old, unfinished LSP builds lying around, join in!
- KLP Publishing has announced that Building the Revell Me 262B-1/U1 Nachtjäger in 1/32 Scale, by John Kim, is now available.
- Lukgraph has announced that its Lloyd C.V kit is now available to pre-order.
- Quinta Studio has released QD32086: F-5E-3/RF-5E 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (for KittyHawk kit).
- Red Fox Studio has released two new instrument panel sets:
- Border Model has published test shot photos of its upcoming 1/35 Stuka [Facebook link].
- Master Model has released an air cooler set for the IBG P-11c [Facebook link].
- Buchon Scale Models has published the parts breakdown for the nose section of its 1/24 Spitfire Mk IX conversion set [Facebook link].
- Kevin Williams reviews three new books for us:
- Aircraft in Detail 020: Sukhoi Su-35S, Flanker E, from HMH Publications
- Pacific Adversaries, Volume Four, from Avonmore Books.
- Finnish & German Seaplane Colours: Finland 1922-1945, from MMP/Stratus.
- Olivier Barles returns with his Hasegawa 1/32 Ki-43.
- Pascal Wilb presents his Trumpeter 1/32 P-47D Razorback.