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- 30 Years of the Eastern Front 1915-1945 - this runs from 9 December 2019 until 31 May 2020.
Updated 16 February 2020
- Lemkits has announced that its 1/32 Messerschmitt Me P.1099A is coming soon.
- AIMS has released some new accessories for the ICM Gladiator kit (decals, cockpit set, and Pat Pattle figure).
- Reedoak has released a pair of U.S. helmet bags.
- Valiant Wings Publishing has sent in some sample pages from Airframe Detail No 8-The Horten Ho IX/Horten Ho 229, which will be available shortly.
- Videoaviation has released a 1/32 MA-1A Starter set + Combo set MA-1A & MD-3.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Intergest:
- Regia Aeronautica: Il Settore Mediterraneo
- Regia Aeronautica: Periodo Prebellico e Fronti Occidentali
- Kevin Williams reviews Wingnut Wings 32607: 1/32 Sopwith Triplane "Raymond Collishaw".
- Ray Peterson reviews LEM/Ruporator 32019: 1/32 La-9.
- LSP_Paul reviews Def Models DF35020: 1/35 USMC AH-1Z Viper Pilot Set.
- Andrea Ferrari returns with his Trumpeter 1/24 Ju 87G-2.
- Andrzej Ligocki debuts with his IBG Models 1/32 PZL P.11c.
- Miloslav Hraban is back with his Hasegawa 1/32 A6M7 Model 62, 302 Kokutai.
- John Kim presents his Tamiya 1/32 F4U-1A Corsair - Boyington's 17740.
Updated 8 February 2020
- Fantasy Printshop is requesting ideas for new decal products in 1/32 scale. If you have any suggestions, please email Ray Horwell at fantasyprintshop@yahoo.com.
- Speaking of Fantasy Printshop, they've just announced four more 1/32 scale decal sets:
- In the forums, check out Andrzej Ligocki's test build of the upcoming IBG Models 1/32 PZL P.11c.
- Bob's Buckles has released some 0.4 brass tube with an internal diameter of 0.22.
- DN Models has announced a Slovak Tiger Camo MiG-29UB/UBS Fulcrum-B Paint Mask Set.
- Tamiya has announced a new 1/32 F-51D “Korean War” boxing of its excellent Mustang kit.
- Das Werk has announced a 1/32 Ju EF-126 "Elli" / EF-127 "Walli".
- HAD Models has announced a pre-order for 32069 B-24D "Pete the Pom inspector" decal-mask set.
- The Model Cellar has announced a new Manfred von Richthofen figure in 132 scale.
- Reedoak has announced a civilian in US flight suit figure.
- Master Details has released 32031: P-47, F4U, TBF/TBM Avenger Wheels.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Intergest:
- Regia Aeronautica: Il Settore Mediterraneo
- Regia Aeronautica: Periodo Prebellico e Fronti Occidentali
- Kevin Williams reviews Main Landing Gear Replacements from Synthetic Ordnance Works.
- Andrew Birnie reviews the Aerocraft 1/24 Hellcat F6F-5N (Early 5) Night Fighter Conversion VF(N)-41 White 13.
- LSP_Paul reviews Eduard 32-961: 1/35 Photo-etch for Academy AH-1Z Viper.
- Andrea Calebich returns with his Hasegawa 1/32 Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien “Tony”.
- Garry Pritchett is back with his Airfix 1/24 Ju 87B-2 Stuka.
- Petr Pícha presents his Tamiya 1/32 F-16CJ Block 50.
- Aaron Scott wraps things up with his Revell 1/32 Spitfire FR IXc Holland 1944.
Updated 22 January 2020
- Reedoak has announced 2 additional modern French Armée de l'Air figures.
- RB Productions has announced Decals for Henschel Hs 129 B-2 in Romanian Service.
- AIMS has announced the following new products for the ICM Gladiator kit:
- Aerocraft Models has released 1/24 Hellcat Decal and Conversion sets.
- Videoaviation has announced 1/32 M-117 GP bombs w/MAU91 & MAU-103.
- Master Details has released 32069: Spitfire Mk II Replacement Landing Gear.
- Valiant Wings Publishing has announced that its next book will be Airframe Detail No 8-The Gotha Go 229.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Intergest:
- Regia Aeronautica: Il Settore Mediterraneo
- Regia Aeronautica: Periodo Prebellico e Fronti Occidentali
- Andrea Ferrari returns with his Trumpeter 1/24 Fw 190D-9.
- Jan Kopecký presents his Italeri 1/32 F-35A 13-5081 AFB Hill.
- Rick Kranias wraps things up with his Fly 1/32 Fa330 Focke-Achgelis.
Updated 9 January 2020
- AIMS has announced 32D022 Gloster Gladiator Mk 1 decals.
- Flying Leathernecks Decals has announced eight new 1/32 masking sets.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Intergest:
- Regia Aeronautica: Balcani e Fronte Orientale - thanks Giuseppe Saladino!
- Regia Aeronautica: Colori e Insegne 1935-1945 - thanks Giuseppe Saladino!
- Regia Aeronautica: Il Settore Mediterraneo
- Regia Aeronautica: Periodo Prebellico e Fronti Occidentali
- Kevin Williams reviews the Building the Wingnut Wings Halberstadt CL.II, from Albatros Productions.
- Iain Ogilvie reviews a pair of new figures from Elan13 Miniatures:
- Hubert Kendziorek returns with his Special Hobby 1/32 Curtiss Hawk H-75 A-7 (ML-KNIL).
- Garry Pritchett presents his Zoukei-Mura 1/32 Horten Ho 229.
- Dejan Lukic wraps things up with his Trumpeter 1/32 Messerschmitt Me 262A-1a.
Updated 30 December 2019
- As the last update before the New Year, I'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone all the best in 2020, and hope you all have a safe and happy New Year!
- ICM has released its Gloster Gladiator Mk.I/II in Foreign Services decals.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Intergest:
- Regia Aeronautica: Balcani e Fronte Orientale
- Regia Aeronautica: Colori e Insegne 1935-1945
- Regia Aeronautica: Il Settore Mediterraneo
- Regia Aeronautica: Periodo Prebellico e Fronti Occidentali
- Ray Peterson reviews a pair of new items from Videoaviation
- Kevin Williams reviews the Doyusha Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero Fighter at Pearl Harbor kit.
- Werner Jonczyk debuts with his Italeri 1/32 F-104G Starfighter German Navy MFG 2.
- John Kim presents his Hasegawa 1/32 Bf 109K-4 Weisse 8.
Updated 23 December 2019
- As the last update before Christmas, I'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone the best of the season, and hope you all have a safe and happy Christmas!
- LSP sponsor Lukgraph has launched a new online store.
- HpH Models has announced that it will cease production of new resin kits, and instead, release a series of injection-moulded kits under the name Infinity Models.
- Lemkits has released a 1/32 Henschel Hs 293A-0/A-1 Limited edition resin kit.
- Lemkits has also announced a 1/32 Messerschmitt Me P.1099A Limited edition resin kit.
- AIMS has announced a series of 1/32 Gloster Gladiator sets.
- Noy's Miniatures has released a 2-in-1 WWII Luftwaffe Hangar (Inside) Set.
- Kitty Hawk Model has announced that its 1/32 Mirage 2000C kit is now available [Facebook link].
- Andrea Calebich returns with his Hasegawa 1/32 Focke Wulf Fw 190D-13/R-11, “Yellow 10”.
- Luc Janssen presents his Kinetic 1/32 F-86F Sabre.
Updated 11 December 2019
- I'm pleased to announced that out lastest Group Build, 30 Years of the Eastern Front 1915-1945, has now been launched!
- Forum member 109ace has produced a Resin/Vac P-51B Update set for Classic Revell Kit.
- Scale Model Cellar has released a new 1/32 scale WWI German Pilot.
- ICM has announced that its 1/32 Gloster Gladiator kit is now available [Facebook link].
- AIMS has released a pair of new products for Wingut Wings kits:
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Howell Press: If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Kylie Newton reviews Mitches Military Models 120mm Modern Fighter Pilot.
- Andrea Calebich presents his HobbyBoss 1/32 F-84G Thunderjet Project.
Updated 23 November 2019
- There will be a short 3-week break in What's New updates while my family and I take a long-awaited overseas vacation. Hopefully the server behaves while I'm gone!
- LSP sponsor HobbyLink Japan has just launched its Winter Sale.
- AIMS has posted artwork for its upcoming Gladiator decal set.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Howell Press: If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Rato Marczak reviews FCM Decals 32025: Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate.
- Ray Peterson returns with his Modelzona 2019 Show Report.
- Andrew Doppel returns with his Italeri 1/32 Mirage IIIO.
- Andrea Ferrari presents his Revell 1/32 Messerschmitt Bf 109F-2.
Updated 16 November 2019
- Archer Fine Transfers has released new access panels and scab patches in 1/32 and 1/24 scales.
- Model Monkey has announced that its wheel wells insert for the 1/24 scale Airfix Mustang kits is now available.
- Lemkits has announced that its 1/32 Junkers EF 128 "Jagernotprogramm" kit is now on sale.
- Barracuda Studios has announced BR24412 Hellcat Diamond Tread Mainwheels in 1/24th scale, and BR24413 Hellcat Cross Tread mainwheels in 1/24th scale [Facebook link].
- MikroMir has published further design images of their 1/32 scale Miles M.14 Magister trainer.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Howell Press: If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Kevin Futter reviews Wingspan 3, from Canfora Publishing.
- Andrew Birnie reviews a pair of new items from Aerocraft:
- Dejan Lukic returns with his Hasegawa 1/32 Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate.
- Guy Keller debuts with his Revell 1/32 Spitfire Mk II.
Updated 3 November 2019
- Silver Wings has announced a new 1/32 de Havilland Tiger Moth.
- Iconicair has announced a David Brown RAF Tugmaster Tractor.
- Valiant Wings Publishing has sent in some sample pages from Airframe & Miniature Nos 3 and 7 Second Editions.
- Eduard has announced a new release (BFC034) of the Hasegawa P-40E kit.
- Master Details has announced 32070: Merlin Engine Early Exhausts.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Howell Press: If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Kevin Futter reviews Broken Wings: Captured & Wrecked Allied Aircraft of the Blitzkrieg, from Canfora Publishing.
- Thierry Laurent reviews Videoaviation 198432: 1/32 U.S. Navy Modern Tow Tractor.
- Justin Ducharme returns with his Tamiya 1/32 FAA Corsair.
- Andrea Calebich is back with his Trumpeter 1/32 Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2/Trop.
- Ha Pham presents his Trumpeter 1/32 A-1H Skyraider South Vietnam.
- Andrea Ferrari wraps things up with his Marco’s Miniatures 1/24 Pfalz DIII.
Updated 27 October 2019
- Lukgraph has announced a 1/32 Sopwith Baby.
- Reid Air Publishing has announced that The Modern Prowler Guide is expected to ship at the beginning of December.
- Zacto Models has released replacement parts for the rubber bladder parts included in the Trumpeter 1/32 F-14 Tomcat kit.
- Lost British Projects has announced a 1/32 BAC TSR-2 resin kit.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Howell Press: If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Kevin Futter reviews Broken Wings: Captured & Wrecked Allied Aircraft of the Blitzkrieg, from Canfora Publishing.
- Brian Leitch reviews Doyusha Type 93 Akatombo Advanced Trainer - K5Y2 "Willow".
Updated 19 October 2019
- Master Model has announced two new brass machine gun sets for the Airfix 1/24 scale Hellcat.
- Foxbat Decals has released 1/32 Stencils for the Lockheed P-38 Lightning.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Howell Press: If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Kevin Futter reviews Barracuda Studios BR32410: 1/32 Lancaster Main Wheels - Block Tread.
- Iain Ogilvie reviews Elan13 Miniatures EL95 Luftwaffe Pilot with dog WW2 75mm 1/24.
- Kevin Williams reviews Building the Wingnut Wings Hannover CL.II, from Albatros Productions.
- Nick Scheltema debuts with his Hasegawa 1/32 Canadair Sabre Mk 6.
- Piero De Santis presents his Tamiya 1/32 F-4J(UK) Phantom.
Updated 13 October 2019
- AIMS has announced a slew of new Luftwaffe decals and conversions.
- Master Details has released F-100 Super Sabre Correct Wheels.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Howell Press: If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Kevin Futter reviews a trio of new products from Barracuda Studios:
- Kevin Futter also reviews a trio of new products from Fantasy Printshop:
- Andrea Calebich is back with his HobbyBoss 1/32 F-84G Thunderjet.
- Mike Maben presents his Revell 1/32 P-51D-15 Mustang "Jersey Jerk".
Updated 6 October 2019
- AC Models has announced a 1/32 Lancaster crew for release in November [Facebook link].
- Videoaviation has released a 1/32 U.S. Navy modern tow tractor.
- Valiant Wings Publishing has announced second-edition reprints of two of its titles:
- Temp Models—another new name to me—has released a set of airfield construction plates in 1/32 scale.
- Procal Decals has released Zeys Greek Demo Team Decals in 1/32 scale.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Howell Press: If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Iain Ogilvie reviews the Airscale PE32 LIB - Instrument Panel Upgrade - Consolidated B-24 Liberator.
- Kevin Futter reviews Airframe Extra 10: The Battle of Midway, from Valiant Wings Publishing.
- Kevin Futter also reviews Fantasy Printshop ED-32117: Panavia Tornado GR.4/4A.
- Marc Barris returns with his Scratch-Built 1/32 Pilatus PC-21.
- Andrea Ferrari is back with his Trumpeter 1/24 Bf 109F-4 Conversion.
- Chuck Sawyer presents his Kitty Hawk 1/32 F-5E/N: "Kicked Up A Notch".
- Peter White wraps things up with his HobbyBoss 1/32 IL-2M Sturmovik.
Updated 29 September 2019
- DN Models has released a B-24D Liberator “The Little Gramper” Assembly Ship Camo and Insignia Paint Mask Set.
- Lemkits has announced that its 1/32 Yak-25M "Flashlight" is now available for sale.
- Wingnut Wings has announced six new Albatros D.V/D.Va reboxings for release in November:
- Hobby Japan—a new company to me—has announced a new-tool A6M5 Zero in 1/32 scale.
- ICM has announced a Fiat CR.42 and Stearman PT-17 in 1/32 scale for release in 2020.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Howell Press:
- Interceptor vs. Heavy Bomber - thanks Art Murray!
- Messerschmitt Bf 109: Luftwaffe Fighter
- Patrol Aircraft vs. Submarine - thanks Art Murray!
- Thanks also to Russ Bucy, who sent in two Howell Press covers for books we didn't have in the database: Carrier Power vs. Fighting Ship & Tank Buster vs. Combat Vehicle.
- Kevin Williams reviews the Aircraft in Detail #001: Jaguar, from HMH Publications.
- Mitko Nikitov reviews the MiniArt 40013: 1/35 Focke-Wulf Triebflügel.
- Kevin Futter reviews Eduard 11105: Condor Legion Bf 109E.
- Andrea Calebich returns with his PCM 1/32 Macchi C205V “Veltro”, series III.
- Dennis Sauter presents his HK Models 1/32 B-17G 96th BG/337th BS.
- Rick Kranias wraps things up with his Special Hobby 1/32 Hawker Tempest Mk V.
Updated 22 September 2019
- Proper Plane has released four new shades of wood decal.
- Lemkits has announced a 1/32 Blohm & Voss BV-226 "Hailstone" [Facebook link].
- Wingnut Wings has announced two new reboxings for release in November:
- Valiant Wings Publishing has sent in some sample pages from Airframe Detail 7: The Henschel Hs 123.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Howell Press:
- Kevin Futter reviews some more new decal sets from Fantasy Printshop:
- John Alexander returns with his Hasegawa 1/32 Nakajima Ki-43 "Oscar".
- Olivier Barles presents his Hasegawa 1/32 Kawasaki Ki-61 "Hien".
Updated 15 September 2019
- Archer Fine Transfers has released a set of generic access panels suitable for 1/32 scale aircraft.
- Special Hobby has announced SH32066: T-33 'Japanese and South American T-Birds'.
- HpH Models has announced a 1/32 Zlin Z-226 MS/B kit [Facebook link].
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Haynes/Motorbuch Verlag: If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Kevin Williams reviews the Aircraft in Detail #007: Saab AJ37 Viggen, from HMH Publications.
- Kevin Futter reviews Airframe & Miniature 13: The Supermarine Spitfire Part 2, from Valiant Wings Publishing.
- Kevin Futter also takes a look at Video Magazine Volume 1, from Scale Model Cinema.
- And for his hat trick, Kevin Futter reviews some more new sheets from Fantasy Printshop:Euro Decals ED-32122 McDonnell Douglas F-15C Oregon ANG Special.
- Olivier Barles presents his Hasegawa 1/32 Curtiss BF2C-1.
Updated 9 September 2019
- In forum news, we've just launched a brand-new sub-forum called Aviation Discussion. This is the place to discuss or ask questions about all aviation-related topics, and give them a better home than our General Discussion area. Hopefully this will be a useful improvement to the forums.
- DN Models has also released a trio of new paint mask sets for the HobbyBoss B-24:
- MikroMir has announced a 1/32 Miles M.14 Magister [Facebook link].
- IBG Models has published some in-progress photos of its 1/32 PZL P.11c kit.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Haynes/Motorbuch Verlag: If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Kevin Williams reviews the Aircraft in Detail #SLE-001: F-16 "Dark Falcon", from HMH Publications.
Updated 31 August 2019
- Copper State Models has announced three new 1/32 Nieuport kits [Facebook link].
- Copper State Models has also announced a 1/32 Hansa Brandenburg D.1.
- And so it seems that Wingnut Wings is also working on a 1/32 Hansa Brandenburg D.1.
- A.M.U.R.Reaver has announced that its Bf 109G-6/AS conversion is now ready to order.
- Aerocraft Models has just released a range of Airfix 1/24 Hellcat undercarriage and tyre sets.
- Aerocraft Models has also announced MiniArt 1/35 Focke-Wulf Triebflugel brass undercarriage.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Haynes/Motorbuch Verlag:
If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Iain Ogilvie reviews the HobbyBoss 83211: Consolidated B-24J Liberator kit.
- Iain Ogilvie also takes a look at the Aerocraft Models Internal Undercarriage set for HobbyBoss B-24 Liberator.
- Kevin Williams reviews the Aircraft in detail #006: Eurofighter Typhoon, from HMH Publications.
- Steve Oakson is back with his I.D. Models 1/32 Westland Wyvern.
- Andrea Ferrari presents his Trumpeter 1/24 P-51D Mustang.
Updated 24 August 2019
- JETMADS, a new firm to me, has announced a series of 1/32 resin kits, with a D-558-I being the first in line for release.
- KLP Publishing has just released its latest eBook title, Building the Revell P-51D-5NA in 1/32 Scale, by Jan Gabauer.
- Valiant Wings Publishing has just announced a new Mosquito book bundle.
- Barracuda Studios has just released six new products in 1/24 and 1/32 scales.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Haynes/Motorbuch Verlag:
If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Steve Oakson returns with his Revell 1/32 Mosquito Mk XXX.
- Andrea Ferrari presents his Revell 1/32 Bf 109F-2 - Channel Front.
Updated 17 August 2019
- Iconicair has released a 1/32 Bomb Trolley with 8000lb 'Cookie' Blockbuster.
- Lukgraph has released a 1/32 Wright R-790 Whirlwind J-5 Engine [Facebook link].
- AIMS has announced 32D017 Fw 190 A-8/R2 decals for the Revell kit.
- Lemkits has announced a 1/32 Yak-25 "Flashlight" is coming soon.
- RESIN2detail has announced a set of diamond tread tyres for the B-24 and B-17 (Goodyear) (1/48 & 1/32) [Facebook link].
- Kitty Hawk has published the profile artwork for its upcoming KH32026 1/32 Fw 190A-8 kit [Facebook link].
- Valiant Wings Publishing has just announced Airframe Detail No 7 - The Henschel Hs 123.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Green Arrow:
If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Larry Steiner has sent in an extensive walkaround of the Boeing B-17G "Aluminum Overcast".
- Andrea Ferrari returns with his Airfix 1/24 Bf 109E-7 Trop.
- Andrea Calebich presents his HobbyBoss 1/32 Spitfire Mk Vb.
Updated 11 August 2019
- Wingut Wings has announced two new 1/32 Fokker Dr.I kits (Early 32068 & Late 32069).
- Also shown at the US Nationals by Wingut Wings was a HP O/100 to complement its upcoming O/400 kit.
- Lukgraph has released the first 10 bomb sets in its new range of kit accesssories.
- DN Models has released a set of MiG-29SMT 32nd scale Splinter Camo masks.
- Zactomodels has released a 1/32 Phoenix pallet correction for Trumpeter F-14s.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Green Arrow:
If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Andrea Ferrari presents his Trumpeter 1/24 Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 “Early”.
Updated 3 August 2019
- Wingut Wings has announced a new kit in development for 2020 (32068) to be announced at the IPMS USA National Convention in Chattanooga on 7 August 2019.
- A couple of news items from Valiant Wings Publishing:
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Green Arrow:
If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Andrew Birnie reviews the Revell 03875: Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1/A-2 kit.
- Ray Peterson reviews Halberd Models 1/32 Rubber Wheel Sets.
- Andrew Birnie reviews the AIMS Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1/U3 Conversion kit.
- Andrea Ferrari returns with his Kinetic Models 1/24 P-47D “Bubbletop”.
- Andrea Calebich presents his Amodel 1/32 Nieuport-Macchi Ni.11 “Bebè”.
Updated 28 July 2019
- Wingut Wings has announced a 1/32 Hannover Cl.II (Early) kit (32079).
- Flying Leathernecks Decals has released a new mask set for 1/32 GBU-31s in the Academy F-16 kits.
- A.M.U.R. Reaver has announced a 1/32 Bf 109G-6/AS conversion
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Green Arrow:
If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- LSP_Paul reviews Zoukei-Mura SWS05: 1/32 J2M3 Rai Den (Jack).
- Andrea Ferrari presents his Marco’s Miniatures 1/24 Albatros D.V.
Updated 21 July 2019
- LSP sponsor Eagle Editions is having a Not going to 2019 IPMS Nats sale.
- MiniArt has announced a 1/35 Avro 671 Rota MK I (41008).
- Proper Plane has released a new propeller: Wolff for Benz Bz.IV.
- AIMS has released a 1/32 W.Gr 21 rocket set
- A photo posted on Facebook suggests that Trumpeter is working on a 1/32 A-26 Invader kit.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Green Arrow:
If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Andrea Ferrari is back again with his Airfix 1/24 Fw 190A-8/R-8 Sturmbock.
- Andrea Calebich presents his Lemkits 1/32 Su-22M.
Updated 14 July 2019
- LSP sponsor Lukgraph has just launched a new range of 3D-printed bombs in 1/32 scale [Facebook link].
- Videoaviation has just released a 1/32 MD-1 Towbar "Early".
- Elan13 Miniatures has released a 1/24 Luftwaffe Pilot WW2.
- AIMS has announced the availability of a slew of new products:
- Some interesting news relating to HpH Models, which is intending to collaborate with Fly on an injection-moulded SB2C Helldiver kit.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Green Arrow:
If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Andrea Ferrari returns with his Vintage Fighter Series 1/24 P-40C Flying Tiger.
- Rodney Williams presents his Hasegawa 1/32 F6F-3 Hellcat.
Updated 7 July 2019
- Valiant Wings Publishing has sent in some sample pages from Airframe & Miniature No 13-The Supermarine Spitfire Pt 2 (Griffon-powered).
- Reedoak has released a Russian pilot in summer flight suit.
- DN Models has released a set of paint masks for the upcoming Kitty Hawk MH-60R.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Green Arrow:
If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Iain Ogilvie reviews a pair of new figures from Elan13 Miniatures:
- Jennings Heilig has sent in a new research article entitled F4U Corsair Ammunition Containers - A Conundrum Explained.
Updated 22 June 2019
- Lemkits has just launched two new kits:
- Valiant Wings Publishing has announced Airframe Extra No 10 - The Battle of Midway.
- Master Details has released 32066: U.S.A.A.F. Tail Gunner Mid to Late WW2.
- Antarki Model Kits Perú has announced Mirage 5/50 conversion sets in 1/32 scale [Facebook link].
- ICM has announced that its I-16 type 10 kit (32004) is due to be released this month [Facebook link].
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Green Arrow:
If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Kevin Futter reviews Airframe Album 15: The Gloster/A.W. Meteor, from Valiant Wings Publishing.
- Matthias Schneider returns with his Eduard 1/32 Bf 109E-1.
- John Summerford presents his Craftworks 1/32 Lavochkin La-5F.
Updated 16 June 2019
- Archer Fine Transfers has just launched an updated range of aircraft surface detail sets.
- DN Models has released a MH-60L Canopy & Wheels Mask Set for KH50005.
- Videoaviation has released a 1/32 U.S.N. Aero12 cart "Explosive Ordnance".
- Canfora Publishing has announced pre-orders for Wingspan 3.
- HGW has released Messerschmitt Bf 110C-7 Stencils.
- Wilde Sau Resin has released Airfix 1/24 Spitfire Resin Wheelwell Inserts.
- Reedoak has released a Russian ground crew figure in tropical dress.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Green Arrow:
If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Olivier Barles presents his Hasegawa 1/32 Nakajima Ki-43 IIb.
Updated 9 June 2019
- Congratulations to Gary Shively for winning the May Raffle as part of our 20th Anniversary celebrations. Gary wins a PCM 1/32 Ta 152C kit from Kitlinx, who we thank for their generous support!
- HobbyLink Japan has just launched its 2019 Summer Sale.
- Reedoak has released a French female pilot.
- Iconicair has released its 1/32 Bomb Trolley with 12000lb 'Cookie' Blockbuster.
- Model Monkey has announced that its 1/24 scale P-51D Mustang upper cowling for Airfix is now available.
- IBG Models has announced a 1/32 PZL P.11c.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Green Arrow:
If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Ray Peterson reviews Luftwaffe Gallery: JG 5 Special Album #4 "Fighters of the Midnight Sun", from ASBL La Porte d'Hoves.
- Brian Leitch reviews Zactomodels AIM-120 AMRAAM Missiles.
- Matthias Schneider debuts with his Trumpeter 1/32 A-4F Skyhawk.
- Olivier Barles presents his Hasegawa 1/32 Nakajima Ki-44 II "Shoki".
Updated 2 June 2019
- Proper Plane has released new wooden propellers for Halberstadt Cl.II.
- Eagle Editions has announced EagleCals #175 Fw 190 A-8/R2 in 1:32 scale.
- KLP Publishing has announced its next eBook, Building the Revell P-51D-5NA Mustang in 1/32 Scale, by Jan Gabauer.
- ICM has announced 32007: I-16 type 24 with Soviet Pilots (1939-1942) [Facebook link].
- HADModels is working on a 1/32 URAL 4320 APA-5D full resin kit (Soviet airfied starter truck) [Facebook link].
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Green Arrow:
If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Ray Peterson reviews AMS Resin P-47M/N Props and Wheels.
- Thierry Laurent presents a reformatted version of his 2005 Trumpeter 1/32 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3 Tweak List.
- Andrea Calebich returns with his Revell 1/32 Junkers Ju 88A-4.
Updated 19 May 2019
- Congratulations to Paulo Pereira for winning the April Raffle as part of our 20th Anniversary celebrations. Paulo wins a package of Me 262 accessories from RB Productions, who we thank for their generous support!
- Valiant Wings Publishing has just announced its next book, The Supermarine Spitfire Part 2 (Griffon-powered) including the Seafire, Spiteful & Seafang - A Complete Guide To The Famous Fighter.
- AIMS has announced that its 1/32 Bf 109G-6 'Graf Special' conversion for the Revell kit is now available.
- Lemkits has announced that its 1/32 La-11 "Fang" is now available.
- Elan13 Miniatures has just released a 1/24 US Navy/Marine Pilot for the Airfix Hellcat.
- HADModels is working on a 1/32 URAL 4320 APA-5D full resin kit (Soviet airfied starter truck) [Facebook link].
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Green Arrow:
If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Kevin Futter reviews Tamiya 60321: 1/32 Supermarine Spitfire Mk XVIe.
- Thierry Laurent presents a reformatted version of his 2005 Revell 1/32 Bf 110G Tweak List.
- Warren Zoell returns with his HK Models 1/32 Avro Lancaster BI.
Updated 12 May 2019
- I'd like to announce that Archer Fine Transfers has come aboard as our newest sponsor. Please join me in welcoming Woody and his team to the LSP family.
- Canfora Publishing has announced pre-ordering on its next title, Broken Wings: Captured & Wrecked Allied Aircraft of the Blitzkrieg.
- Flying Leathernecks Decals has announced pre-ordering on FL35001 Marine Skid Kid Zulu's, for the AH-1Z.
- Model Monkey has announced a set of dihedral tailplanes for the Revell Beaufighter.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Green Arrow:
- Luftwaffen Warplane [sic] 1928-45
- The History of Warplanes [sic] Paint and Camouflage 1914-45
- The Royal Air Force & Navy Warplane [sic] 1931-45
- Kevin Futter reviews Airframe & Miniature 4: The Hawker Tempest (Second Edition), from Valiant Wings Publishing.
- Ray Peterson reviews AIMS 32D016: Tulip Bf 109's.
- Luc Janssen returns with his Zoukei-Mura 1/32 A-1H Skyraider.
- Panos Hamakiotis debuts with his Airfix 1/24 Hawker Hurricane.
Updated 28 April 2019
- Elan13 Miniatures has released a WWI Italian pilot in 1/32 scale.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Green Arrow:
- Luftwaffen Warplane [sic] 1928-45
- The History of Warplanes [sic] Paint and Camouflage 1914-45
- The Royal Air Force & Navy Warplane [sic] 1931-45
- Kevin Futter reviews the new Real Colors of WWII: Aircraft paint range from AK Interactive.
- Ray Peterson reviews airscale PE24 CAT: Grumman F6F Hellcat Instrument Panel Upgrade.
- Greg Wood debuts with his ESCI 1/12 Scale F-16 Cockpit.
Updated 20 April 2019
- Valiant Wings Publishing has sent in some sample pages from Airframe Album No 15-The Gloster/A.W. Meteor.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Green Arrow:
- Luftwaffen Warplane [sic] 1928-45
- The History of Warplanes [sic] Paint and Camouflage 1914-45
- The Royal Air Force & Navy Warplane [sic] 1931-45
- Rato Marczak reviews FCM Decals 32023: MiG-3.
- Olivier Barles returns with his Airfix 1/24 Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4.
- John Summerford presents his Revell 1/32 BAe Hawk T.1A.
- Ryan Toews has sent in an updated Tamiya 1/32 A6M2 Tweak List.
Updated 14 April 2019
- Congratulations to Yves Bigueraud for winning the March Raffle as part of our 20th Anniversary celebrations. Yves wins a package of Bf 109 accessories from Barracuda Studios, who we thank for their generous support!
- Sprue Brothers is having a 2019 Spring Clearance Sale.
- AIMS has released three new conversion sets:
- Lemkits has announced that its 1/32 La-9 kit is now available.
- Proper Plane has launched a new range of wood grain decals.
- ANYZ Models has released Universal Labels and Stencils for plastic model kits.
- Archer Fine Transfers has released three new rivet sets for 1/24 scale models:
- Northstar Models has hinted at an upcoming 1/32 La-5FN kit.
- Halberd Models is a new company with a new take on afermarket wheels.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Green Arrow:
- Luftwaffen Warplane [sic] 1928-45
- The History of Warplanes [sic] Paint and Camouflage 1914-45
- The Royal Air Force & Navy Warplane [sic] 1931-45
- Brian Leitch reviews AOA Decals 32-030 / 32-032 / 32-033 / 32-034 - USN/USMC F-4 Phantoms in Vietnam.
- Kevin Futter reviews Real Colors of WWII: Aircraft, from AK Interactive.
- John Summerford presents his Revell 1/32 Piper PA-18 Cub.
Updated 5 April 2019
- DN Models has released a mask set for the Academy 1/32 AH-1Z kit.
- Lemkits has released a 1/35 exhaust heat shield for the Trumpeter Mi-24.
- Wingnut Wings is having a 10th Anniversary Sale during the month of April.
- News from Valiant Wings Publishing: A quick update regarding Airframe Album No 15-The Gloster/A.W. Meteor book. It is now in production and on course to arrive with us on April 16th. The really good news is that we have expanded the title from 160 to a whopping 192 pages. RRP remains at £18.95 with our pre-order offer in force until publication date.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Green Arrow:
- Luftwaffen Warplane [sic] 1928-45
- The History of Warplanes [sic] Paint and Camouflage 1914-45
- The Royal Air Force & Navy Warplane [sic] 1931-45
- Rato Marczak reviews FCM Decals 32021: Mirage III EBR.
- Tiberio Riva has sent in 137 images of the de Havilland Puss Moth.
- John Summerford debuts with his ICM 1/32 Bücker Bü 131D.
- Andrea Calebich presents his PCM 1/32 Fiat G.59-4A.
Updated 31 March 2019
- Eagle Editions has released EagleCals #174 Spitfire Mk.Ia.
- Model Monkey has just released its 1/32 Bristol Beaufighter Mk.IF and Mk. II Cockpit.
- Lemkits has posted photos of the first castings of its upcoming 1/32 La-9 kit.
- Videoaviation has released a 1/32 USAF AM32A-86 Hobart GPU.
- Cold War Studio has shown test shots of its 1/32 scale interior/exterior MiG-29 A/UB photo-etch set for the Trumpeter kit.
- Wingnut Wings has posted sprue photos of its upcoming Gotha G.1 kit.
- RB Productions has released a Spatter Airbrush Stencil.
- HADmodels is preparing a MiG-15 Bis Cockpit set for the Trumpeter kit.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Green Arrow:
- Luftwaffen Warplane [sic] 1928-45
- The History of Warplanes [sic] Paint and Camouflage 1914-45
- The Royal Air Force & Navy Warplane [sic] 1931-45
- Dave Williams reviews the Academy 1/35 USMC AH-1Z “Shark Mouth”.
- Mitko Nikitov reviews ICM 32031: Bücker Bü 131B.
- Ryan Toews has sent in an updated Tamiya 1/32 A6M5 Zero Tweak List.
- Andrés Acuña presents his Scratch-built 1/8 Douglas C-47, FAC 1123, Satena.
Updated 23 March 2019
- HobbyLink Japan has just launched its 2019 Spring Sale.
- DACO has shown first test shots of its upcoming 1/32 Fouga Magister kit.
- Videoaviation has released a set of 6 1/32 SUU-30 (CBU-54) H/B “late” bombs.
- Wingnut Wings has just turned 10 years old, and to celebrate, has just announced two new kits:
- AOA Decals has confirmed that its latest Phantom decal sets (F-4B/F-4J Phantom Airframe Data/Panels (stencil type), VF-154 Black Knights F-4J Phantoms, & USMC F-4 Phantoms in Vietnam) are now available to purchase.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Green Arrow:
- Luftwaffen Warplane [sic] 1928-45
- The History of Warplanes [sic] Paint and Camouflage 1914-45
- The Royal Air Force & Navy Warplane [sic] 1931-45
- Ray Peterson reviews AIMS 32D015: Late War Bf 109's.
- Mitko Nikitov reviews the Border Model Black Flame Ver. 2.0 Airbrush.
- Andrea Calebich presents PCM 1/32 Macchi C. 202 "Folgore".
Updated 16 March 2019
- Congratulations to Kevin Haan for winning the February Raffle Prize as part of our 20th Anniversary celebrations. Kevin wins the Kinetic 1/24 P-47D Razorback kit, and we'd like to thank the folks at Kinetic for their generous support. If you want to be in the running for any of the remaining monthly draws, simply start an active build thread in the Works in Progress forum, and you'll automatically be entered into the draw for that month!.
- airscale has posted some images of its upcoming cockpit set for the impending Airfix 1/24 Hellcat.
- DN Models has released a Tubarao B-24J Paint Mask Set.
- Wingnut Wings has posted some CAD images of its upcoming Handley Page 0/400.
- Master Details has announced 32065: USAAF Radio Operator Mid to Late WW Two.
- Hobby Time Model Kits, a Turkish company that is new to me, has released a new 1/32 F-16D based on the Academy kit.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Green Arrow:
- Luftwaffen Warplane [sic] 1928-45
- The History of Warplanes [sic] Paint and Camouflage 1914-45
- The Royal Air Force & Navy Warplane [sic] 1931-45
- And thanks to Mark Smith for providing the The 4th, 20th & 55th Fighter Groups cover image!
Updated 9 March 2019
- HGW has announced a reboxing of the Dragon Bf 109E-7/7B kit.
- Lukgraph has posted some images of the first test shot of its upcoming Curtiss F6C-1/P-1A Hawk kits.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Flight Recorder Publications: If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Andrew Birnie reviews Berna Decals BD 32-07: N.A. Mustang F-6 France 1945.
- Andrea Ferrari presents a brief article featuring some of his digital composite images.
- Boyd Waechter returns with his Trumpeter 1/32 F6F Hellcat.
Updated 3 March 2019
- AIMS has announced that its Bf 109 'Tulip' decals are in stock.
- Valiant Wings Publishing has announced a Airframe Album No 15 - The Gloster/A.W. Meteor - A Detailed Guide To Britain’s First Jet Fighter by Richard A. Franks.
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Flight Recorder Publications: If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
- Brian Leitch reviews Detailing Scale Model Aircraft, Second Edition, from Mike Ashey Publishing.
- Rato Marczak reviews FCM Decals 32024: Bf 109 E / F / G.
- Luc Janssen returns with his Trumpeter 1/32 Avenger Fire Bomber.
Updated 23 February 2019
- airscale has just released a pair of new products:
- DN Models has released a TF-104G Mask set for Italeri kits.
- AMP has announced a 1/32 scale Hughes TH-55 Osage.
- Proper Plane has released an Axial propeller for Benz Bz.IV (LVG C.VI).
- We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Editions Lela Presse:
- La Bataille Aérienne de Normandie - Juin/Août 44
- Les Combats Ariens de la Drole de Guerre
- Potez 25 thanks Ronald Jeurissen!
- Rato Marczak reviews FCM Decals 32019: Northrop F-5E Tiger II.
- Fred Krause reviews Furball Aero-Design Decals 32-004: Legacy Bug Bandits F/A-18A/A+/B/C.
- Angelo Moneta debuts with his HK Models 1/32 B-17G.