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!

• Ships of the Desert - this runs from 1 August 2018 until 31 January 2019.
• In the Pale Moonlight - this runs from 1 June 2018 until 30 November 2018.

Updated 18 September 2018

• Roll Models has announced that John and Mary are retiring, and that Kitlinx has acquired the company's assets. Roll Models has been a valued LSP sponsor for a number of years now, so we wish John and Mary all the best in their retirement. We'll miss you guys!
• Speed Hunter Graphics has announced a new F-4G sheet entitled Big Scale Weasels.
• HpH Models has announced a 1/32 Wyvern.
• Proper Plane has released a pair of wooden propellers for Fokker Dr.1 in 1/32 - Axial and Heine.
• Videoaviation has released a small set of 1/32 MK83 bombs with "slick" body.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Delta Publishing:
  • IJN Interceptor Fighter Kawanishi "Shiden-Kai" (Gorge) [sic]
  • Imperial Japanese Navy Aircraft of the Pacific War
  • Luftwaffe Warbirds Photo Album, Vol. 1 - thanks Padraic Conway!
  • Luftwaffe Warbirds Photo Album, Vol. 2 - thanks Padraic Conway!
  • Luftwaffe Warbirds Photo Album, Vol. 3 - thanks Padraic Conway!
  • Luftwaffe Warbirds Photo Album, Vol. 4 - thanks Padraic Conway!
  • Luftwaffe Warbirds Photo Album, Vol. 5 - thanks Padraic Conway!
  • Luftwaffe Warbirds Photo Album, Vol. 6 - thanks Padraic Conway!
  • USAAF Aircraft of W.W.II
  If you have these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
• Andrew Birnie reviews Videoaviation 186932: 1/32 AN/AL 40 Chaff & Flares Dispenser.

Updated 11 September 2018

• DN Models has announced a mask set for the Trumpeter Su-25M1/Su-25UBM1.
• Reedoak has announced a second Intruder pilot.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Delta Publishing:
  • IJN Interceptor Fighter Kawanishi "Shiden-Kai" (Gorge) [sic]
  • Imperial Japanese Navy Aircraft of the Pacific War
  • Luftwaffe Warbirds Photo Album, Vol. 1
  • Luftwaffe Warbirds Photo Album, Vol. 2
  • Luftwaffe Warbirds Photo Album, Vol. 3
  • Luftwaffe Warbirds Photo Album, Vol. 4
  • Luftwaffe Warbirds Photo Album, Vol. 5
  • Luftwaffe Warbirds Photo Album, Vol. 6
  • USAAF Aircraft of W.W.II
  If you have these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
• Andrew Birnie presents two new reviews:
  • Aerocraft Models Main Undercarriage Struts For Polikarpov I-153
  • Red Kite Books Dambuster Lancaster
• Tolga Ulgur presents his Eduard 1/32 P-40N Warhawk “Lulu Belle”.

Updated 7 September 2018

• It's with great sadness that we report the death of stalwart hobby retailer, David Hannant, who died recently after a short illness.
• Trumpeter has announced that the Hobby Boss 1/32 B-24J Liberator kit will be available in October [Facebook link].
• AIMS has announced a new decal sheet for late-war Bf 109s.
• Reedoak has announced a WW2 Air Transport Command pilot.
• Flying Leatherneck Decals has announced FL32006 AV-8B II Plus 'Hell Raising Harriers'.
• Wingnut Wings has released a new range of t-shirts.
• Valiant Wings Publishing has sent in some sample pages from The Boulton Paul Defiant: A Technical Guide.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Dai-Nippon Kaiga:
  • Shoki: A Pictorial History of the 70th Sentai, Tokyo's Defenders - thanks Robert Surcouf!
  • Shoki: The Brief History of Akeno Flying School, The Supreme Flight Training School for I.J.A. Fighter Pilots - thanks Robert Surcouf!
  If you have these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
• Andrew Birnie presents two new reviews:
  • Aerocraft Models Eurofighter Typhoon Nose Wheel Undercarriage Strut
  • Videoaviation 187132: 1/32 Practice Bombs - BDU-33 & BDU-48
• Tolga Ulgur presents his Eduard / Alley Cat 1/32 Messerschmitt Bf 109D-1.

Updated 31 August 2018

• Aerocraft has released New Brass Undercarriage parts for Eurofighter Typhoon, Polikarpov I-16 and I-153.
• Reedoak has announced a Vietnam/post-Vietnam era US Navy A-6 pilot with helmet under arm.
• AIMS has announced two new photo-etched sets for the Revell Bf 109G-10 Erla.
• Flying Leatherneck Decals has announced FL32004 Death Dealing Deltas - F/A-18D at War.
• Lemkits has announced that its 1/32 P-59 Airacomet is now available.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Dai-Nippon Kaiga:
  • Shoki: A Pictorial History of the 70th Sentai, Tokyo's Defenders
  • Shoki: The Brief History of Akeno Flying School, The Supreme Flight Training School for I.J.A. Fighter Pilots
  If you have these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
• Brian Leitch reviews some REXx Galvanically Grown Metal Exhausts.

Updated 24 August 2018

• Fantasy Printshop has released Euro Decals ED32-117 Tornado GR.4/4A.
• Reedoak has released a USN & USMC jet pilot helmet.
• Lemkits has announced that its 1/35 exhaust-heat shield for the Mi-8/Mi-17 is now available.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Dai-Nippon Kaiga:
  • Shoki: A Pictorial History of the 70th Sentai, Tokyo's Defenders
  • Shoki: The Brief History of Akeno Flying School, The Supreme Flight Training School for I.J.A. Fighter Pilots
  If you have these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
• Andrew Birnie reviews a pair of new products from Videoaviation:
  • 187032: 1/32 SUU-20 Dispenser
  • 186832: 1/32 Orpheus Pod for Dutch F-104G & F-16
• Kylie Newton reviews the Lemkits 1/35 Mil Mi-24P Conversion.
• Michael Rohde returns with his Williams Bros 1/32 Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk.
• K. J. Bricknell presents his Wingnut Wings 1/32 Albatros B.II.

Updated 17 August 2018

• Model Cellar has released a 1/32 scale Francesco Baracca figure.
• Tigger Models has released a selection of new 1/32 vacuform kits.
• Lemkits has announced that its 1/35 exhaust-heat shield for the Mi-8/Mi-17 is now available.
• Speed Hunter Graphics has released its Wrights Flyers Phantom decal set.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Crowood:
  • In the Skies of Europe: Air Forces Allied to the Luftwaffe 1939-1945 - thanks Robert Surcouf!
• Kevin Futter reviews the HK Models 01E021: 1/32 Dornier Do 335B-6.
• Rick Reinbott presents his Swallow 1/32 Ki-84 Hayate".
• Luc Janssen returns with his Kitty Hawk 1/32 North American T-6 Texan.
• Marc Barris wraps things up with his Scratch-built 1/32 Pilatus PC-6.

Updated 11 August 2018

• AOA Decals has announced A-6A Intruders VMA(AW)-533 Hawks in the 1970s.
• Eagle Aviation has released a 1:1 scale Tornado Control Stick.
• AIMS has just released a 1/32 Ju 88P-1 conversion for the Revell A-4 kit.
• Archer Fine Transfers has announced that it has started producing dedicated aircraft sets once again.
• Special Hobby has just announced new Fieseler Fi 103 & Fi 103R / V-1 Reichenberg kits in 1/32 scale.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Crowood:
  • In the Skies of Europe: Air Forces Allied to the Luftwaffe 1939-1945
  If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
• Ray Peterson reviews the DayGlo Models Fiat G.91.
• Kevin Futter reviews two new sets from Barracuda Studios:
  • BR32380: P-51 Mustang Diamond Tread Main Wheels
  • BR32381: P-51 Mustang Block Tread Main Wheels
• Brian Leitch reviews the Tamiya 60325: Vought F4U-1A Corsair.

Updated 5 August 2018

• Our latest Group Build, Ships of the Desert, is now underway!
• Valiant Wings Publishing has sent in some sample pages from Airframe & Miniature No. 12, The Supermarine Spitfire Part 1.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Crescent Books:
  • Fighters of World War II - thanks Robert Surcouf!
• Mike Maben presents his Trumpeter 1/32 F8F-2 "Smirnoff 80".

Updated 28 July 2018

• I'm pleased to announce our newest Sponsor, DN Models!
• Our next Group Build, starting on 1 August, will be entitled Ships of the Desert, and will feature a desert operations theme.
• Speed Hunter Graphics has announced a set of Early Phantom stencils.
• Valiant Wings Published has announced Airframe Detail No 5, The Boulton-Paul Defiant - A Detailed Guide To The RAF’s Turret Fighter.
• MiniArt has released a new version of its Fl 282 kit, Fl 282 V-23 Hummingbird (Kolibri).
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Crescent Books:
  • Fighters of World War II
  If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
• Mike Swinburne reviews the Fisher Model & Pattern 1/32 AD-5 Navy "Fat Face" Skyraider Conversion Kit.
• Warren Zoell returns with his Academy 1/35 Sikorsky AH-60L DAP.
• Andrea Calebich presents his Hasegawa 1/32 P-47D-30RE Thunderbolt.

Updated 21 July 2018

• Maketar Paint Masks has announced that F4U-1D Corsair Masks are now available.
• Flying Leathernecks has announced a new line of 1/32 vinyl paint masks.
• Fündekals has posted an update regarding its upcoming F4U Corsairs decal set.
• Wingnut Wings has announced that its next 3 releases are now available for pre-order.
• Master Details has released a U.S.A.A.F. Flight Engineer - Top Turret Gunner.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Archive Press:
  • The Last Polikarpov Fighters: I-180, I-185 - thanks Robert Surcouf!
  • Yak-9: Sentinal of the Skies - thanks Robert Surcouf!
• Chris Nicoll reviews the Model Monkey P-51D 3D Printed Exhausts with Shrouds.
• Suresh Nathan returns with his I.D. Models 1/32 Boulton Paul Defiant.

Updated 15 July 2018

• Don't forget that when logging in to the forums, you now need to use your forum Display Name, not your old login name. Your password will not have changed.
• AOA Decals has announced a new decal set: VA-75 Sunday Punchers A-6 Intruders.
• Videoaviation has released new 1/32 MJ1 drivers.
• Reedoak has released a US Navy helicopter pilot with SPH-3C helmet and SV-2B survival vest.
• AMS Resin has released an early F-5 seat.
• Kitty Hawk has announced that they are working on a 1/32 scale Fw 190A-5 [Facebook link].
• The Wingnut Wings website is showing that kit 32017 Roland D.VIb is now sold out.
• The next kit in our Kit Database that we'd like to highlight is the Revell 1/32 Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Archive Press:
  • The Last Polikarpov Fighters: I-180, I-185
  • Yak-9: Sentinal of the Skies
• Kevin Futter reviews Fallen Stars 1: Crashed, Damaged & Captured Aircraft of the USAAF, from Canfora Publishing.
• Les Shand debuts with his Merit 1/18 Dauntless.

Updated 9 July 2018

• We've just completed a major upgrade of our forum software, and are now running the very latest version. While the look and feel has changed, this new version offers improved features and functionality, and a better experience on mobile devices. If you haven't looked in a while, check it out! Just be aware that you now need to login using your forum Display Name, not your old login name. Your password has not changed.
• Lemkits has announced that it is working on a 1/32 P-59 Airacomet kit.
• Lemkits has also released a 1/35 shielding-exhaust device for Soviet helicopters.
• The next kit in our Kit Database that we'd like to highlight is the Hobbycraft 1/32 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Archive Press:
  • The Last Polikarpov Fighters: I-180, I-185
  • Yak-9: Sentinal of the Skies
• Alan Alaine reviews the Tvorenicko Modeling Stand.

Updated 23 June 2018

• HobbyLink Japan is having a Summer Festival Sale.
• Wingnut Wings has announced that its Albatros D.V “Manfred von Richthofen” is now available to pre-order.
• Wingnut Wings has also announced that it will be releasing a Halberstadt Cl.II later in 2018.
• Master Details has released a USAAF Taxi Guide figure.
• MikroMir has announced a 1/32 Yokosuka Mxy-7 Model 11 / Mxy-7 K-1 OHKA [Facebook link].
• Dave Williams reviews Italeri 2514: 1/32 F-104 Starfighter G/S (RF Upgraded Version).
• Gary Sausmikat presents his Kitty Hawk 1/32 OS2U Kingfisher.

Updated 18 June 2018

• Fly is showing two new boxings of its Ar 234 kit on its website.
• Werner's Wings has released WW Decals 35-09: IRENE!-TF 160 in Somalia.
• The next kit in our Kit Database that we'd like to highlight is the Hasegawa 1/32 Northrop F-5E Tiger II.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Albertelli:
  • Aviazione Italiana: La Guerra in Italia
  • Regia Aeronautica: I Fronti Africani
• Ray Peterson reviews the re-release of the Pacific Coast Models 32011A4: 1/32 Focke Wulf 190A-4 from Kitlinx.
• Mike Swinburne has a trio of new WWI-related reviews for us:
  • Aviattic 1/32 Pfalz D.XII 5-Colour Lozenge Tailored Decals (for Wingnut Wings kit)
  • Aviattic 1/32 Tailored Fabric Decals for Wingnut Wings Sopwith Dolphin
  • Proper Plane Laminated Wood Propellers for British and German WWI Aircraft

Updated 14 June 2018

• Reedoak has announced a modern civilian figure.
• The next kit in our Kit Database that we'd like to highlight is the Revell-Germany 1/32 Heinkel He 162A-2 Salamander.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Albertelli:
  • Aviazione Italiana: La Guerra in Italia
  • Regia Aeronautica: I Fronti Africani
• Andrew Birnie reviews the Aerocraft Models Cessna O-2A Skymaster Undercarriage Set.
• Andrew Birnie backs up with a review of ICM 32010: 1/32 Polikarpov I-153.
• Mike Swinburne reviews Aviattic ATTRES 037 1/32 Fokker E.V / D.VIII cowling (for Mikromir/Avis kit).
• Mike Swinburne also backs up with a review of Aviattic ATTL 06 1/32 Rittmeister Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen "The Last Patrol".
• Mark Kuzia debuts with his Hasegawa 1/32 Ki-84.
• Heinz Johannsen presents his Airfix 1/24 P-51D Mustang.

Updated 10 June 2018

• Videoaviation has released 1/32 U.S. Navy Deck Crew Aircraft maintenance figures w/AERO 12C cart.
• Reedoak has also released a US Navy standing deck crew figure.
• The next kit in our Kit Database that we'd like to highlight is the Trumpeter 1/32 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19PM (Farmer E) / Shenyang F-6B.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Albertelli:
  • Aviazione Italiana: La Guerra in Italia
  • Regia Aeronautica: I Fronti Africani
• Kevin Futter reviews the Airframe Album 13: The Heinkel He 162, from Valiant Wings Publishing.
• Warren Zoell returns with his Revell 1/28 Fokker DR.1.

Updated 2 June 2018

• Our latest Group Build, In the Pale Moonlight, has just launched! It's open to any aircraft from any era that was primarily engaged in night operations, and runs from 1 June 2018 to 30 November 2018.
• Eagle Aviation has released its latest book title, about the 70th anniversary of the 337 Squadron - Hellenic Air Force.
• Reedoak has released a new Russian jet pilot in MSK-5 orange flight suit.
• Noy's Miniatures has released a new diorama print offering: HMS Glory Deck Korean War.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Airfoil Publications:
  • Airfoil #2 - thanks Padraic Conway!
• Mitko Nikitov reviews the Sparmax SP-540 Airbrush.
• Tiberio Riva has sent in a massive 93-image Walkaround of the Fiat G.91 - handy for those of you in possession of the new Dayglo Models resin kit.
• Russell Bucy returns with his Trumpeter 1/32 AVG P-81 (P-40C).
• Angelo Moneta debuts with his Italeri 1/32 Italian Air Force F-104 Diorama.

Updated 26 May 2018

• Our current Colour My World Blue Group Build has but a few days to run now, so get cracking on your entries if you haven't finished! The theme for its replacement Group Build will be In the Pale Moonlight, for aircraft that were primarily engaged in night operations. Search your stashes and prepare!
• Aerocraft Models has announced new sets for May, including Cessna O-2 landing gear 1/32, and a replacement P-51 Canopy set 1/32.
• Fusion Models has announced a MiG-3 Spinner and Prop.
• Videoaviation has released a set of 8 U.S.Navy BLU111/Mk82 bombs BSU-33 Tail with light ablative fire-retarding coating.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Airfoil Publications:
  • Airfoil #2
• The next kit in our Kit Database that we'd like to highlight is the HK Models 1/32 North American B-25H Mitchell.
• Tim Biggers reviews the Model Monkey P-51D 3D-Printed Exhausts.
• Olivier Barles returns with his Airfix 1/24 Hurricane Mk Ia.
• Andrea Calebich presents his Italeri 1/32 Canadair CL-13 Sabre.
• Steve Evans wraps things up with his Kitty Hawk 1/32 F-86K “Sabre Dog”.

Updated 17 May 2018

• Lemkits has announced that its 1/32 MiG-9 is now available.
• Reedoak has released a 1/32 USAAF pilot figure.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Air War Publications:
  • Focke-Wulf Fw 190 in the Battle for Sicily - thanks Robert Surcouf!
• Kevin Futter reviews Airframe Album 2: The Hawker Sea Fury (Second Edition), from Valiant Wings Publishing.
• Kevin Williams reviews the Building the Wingnut Wings Junkers D.I, from Albatros Productions.
• Mike Swinburne reviews Pheon Decals 32003: 1/32 SE.5a Nightfighter Decals.
• Warren Zoell returns with his Wingnut Wings 1/32 Airco DH.9A Ninak.

Updated 11 May 2018

• HK Models has posted photos of its upcoming Lancaster kit from the Shizuoka Hobby Show [Facebook link].
• HpH Models has posted images of its upcoming DC-3/C-47 kit.
• Wingnut Wings has announced a Halberstadt Cl.II for release in 2018.
• Valiant Wings Publishing has announced Airframe & Miniature No 12-The Supermarine Spitfire Pt 1 (Merlin-powered).
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Air War Publications:
  • Focke-Wulf Fw 190 in the Battle for Sicily
  If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
• Kevin Futter reviews Airframe Extra 9: North Africa Campaign, from Valiant Wings Publishing.
• Kevin Williams reviews the Kitty Hawk Model KH32018: F-5E Tiger II.
• Chris Nicoll reviews Model Monkey P-51D 3D-Printed Exhausts, for the Revell kit.
• Heinz Johannsen returns with his Airfix 1/24 De Havilland Mosquito.

Updated 3 May 2018

• FC Model Trend has announced a CASA 1.131 conversion set for the ICM Bü 131 kit [Facebook link].
• The Wingnut Wings website is now showing the 32001 Junkers J.1 kit as sold out.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Air Research Publications:
  • Intruders over Britain 1940-45 - thanks Mike Doyle!
• Kevin Futter reviews Wingnut Wings 32065: Junkers D.1.
• Iain Ogilvie reviews the Blackbird Models BMA32001 Hawker Hunter F.1/2/4/5 Resin Conversion Set.
• Andrew Birnie reviews the Aerocraft Models OV-10A/C/D Bronco Brass Undercarriage Set.
• Andrew Birnie also winds back the clock to examine Scale Nutz A32004x TUDM F-5E Tiger II 'Malayan Tiger' decals.
• Giorgio Ghignoni returns with his Special Hobby 1/32 Fiat G.50 Freccia RA 151 Gruppo 367 Squadriglia.
• Russell Bucy presents his Verlinden 1/16 B-17F Gunner's Position.

Updated 28 April 2018

• Lemkits has released a 1:32 luftwaffe airfield staff set.
• Wingnut Wings has confirmed that its Junkers D.1 kit is now available for worldwide purchase.
• Wingnut Wings has also sent in more information regarding its new models in development.
• Aviattic has released a pair of new products:
  • 1/32 (54mm) Manfred von Richthofen tribute sculpt
  • 1/32 Sopwith Dolphin tailored PC10 and CDL sheets
• Aerocraft Models has released a brass undercarriage set for the Kitty Hawk OV-10A/C/D Bronco kit.
• MN-Modelar has posted sprue shots of the upcoming Bf 108 kit from Striped Tiger.
• Draw Decal has released a number new P-51D sheets:
  • "Miss America" Oshkosh 1998
  • "Janie" G-MSTG
  • "Short-Fuse Sallee"
  • "Precious Metal" P-51R
  • "What's Up Doc?"
• Canfora Publishing has announced the first book in a new series, Fallen Stars 1.
• Master Details has released a U.S.A.A. F. Bomber Copilot.
• Valiant Wings Publishing has sent in some sample pages from Airframe Album No 13-The Heinkel He 162.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Air Research Publications:
  • Intruders over Britain 1940-45
  • Messerschmitt Bf 109 into the Battle - thanks Mark Proulx!
  If you have any of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
• Kevin Futter reviews the Revell-Germany 03928: Heinkel He 219A-0/A-2.

Updated 23 April 2018

• Lemkits has released a 1:32 US Navy Flight Deck Carrier Marshall.
• Wingnut Wings has announced three special re-releases [Facebook links]:
  • AMC DH.2 "Lanoe Hawker"
  • Sopwith Triplane "Raymond Collishaw"
  • Albatros D.V "Manfred von Richthofen"
  These will come with figures sculpted by Mike Good. Source: Wingnut Wings Fans Page.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Air Research Publications:
  • Intruders over Britain 1940-45
  • Messerschmitt Bf 109 into the Battle
  • Sea Eagles: The Messerschmitt Bf 109T - thanks Andre Dorion!
  If you have any of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
• Kevin Futter reviews three decal sets from Eagle Editions:
  • EC32#170: Me 262 B-1a/U1
  • EC32#171: Bf 109 G-6s
  • EC32#172: Bf 109 G-6s
• Kevin Williams reviews Squadron/Signal 7701: Combat Chronicles of the Black Widow.
• Olivier Barles returns with his Revell 1/32 Messerschmitt Bf 110G-4.
• Paul Ward has submitted a new article entitled Airfix 1/24 Bf 109E - Pattern Maker Tribute.
• Warren Zoell wraps things up with his Trumpeter 1/32 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3.

Updated 19 April 2018

• Striped Tiger—a new name to me—has announced a 1/32 Messerschmitt Bf 108B/D kit.
• Over on his blog, Spencer Pollard has posted a press release from Revell Gmbh regarding the sale of the company.
• Noy's Miniatures has announced the release of New Diorama Print Offerings in 1/144 & 1/72 & 1/48 & 1/32: PSP Marston Mat.
• Barracuda Studios is having a 10th anniversary sale.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Air Research Publications:
  • Intruders over Britain 1940-45
  • Messerschmitt Bf 109 into the Battle
  • Sea Eagles: The Messerschmitt Bf 109T
  If you have any of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
• Kevin Futter reviews L'Aéronautique Militaire 1914-1918: Traditions & Héraldique by Philippe Jourdan.
• Andrea Calebich returns with his Dragon 1/32 Messerschmitt Bf 110C-3.

Updated 14 April 2018

• I'm pleased to announce that our new eBook from KLP Publishing, Building Race #80 Spitfire Mk XIVe in 1/18 Scale, is now available.
• Aerocraft Models has confirmed the release of its Fillet Tail and Metal Elevators for 1/32 Revell P-51 Mustang.
• Reedoak has released a French air force officer in flight suit.
• Model Monkey has made available hollow, 3D-printed Merlin engine exhausts.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Air Research Publications:
  • Intruders over Britain 1940-45
  • Messerschmitt Bf 109 into the Battle
  • Sea Eagles: The Messerschmitt Bf 109T
  If you have any of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
• Kevin Futter reviews Eagle Editions Wings of the Black Cross Special Number Two: Junkers Ju 87 Stuka.
• Kevin Williams reviews Hobbycraft HC1696: F-105D Thunderchief.
• Boyd Waechter returns with his Tamiya 1/32 F4U-1D Corsair.

Updated 8 April 2018

• Valiant Wings Publishing has sent us news that its next title will be Airframe Album No 13 - The Heinkel He 162 - A Detailed Guide To The Luftwaffe’s Volksjäger.
• Valiant Wings Publishing has also sent us some sample pages from Airframe Extra No 9-North Africa Campaign.
• Reedoak has released a WW2 RAF pilot reclining in a deck chair, to commemorate 100 years of the Royal air Force.
• Speed Hunter Graphics has announced 32nd Super Hornet decals are now available.
• The next kit in our Kit Database that we'd like to highlight is the Hobbycraft 1/32 Republic F-105D Thunderchief.
• Mike Swinburne reviews four decal sets from Pheon Decals:
  • 32044: 1/32 Barker’s Snipe & Canadian Fokkers (+ 4 Sqn AFC Snipes)
  • 32077 & 32078 Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin Decal Collections Vol. 1 & 2
  • 32013: 1/32 Sopwith Pups of the RFC
  • 32014: 1/32 Sopwith Pups of the RNAS

Updated 28 March 2018

• Zactomodels has released a bunch of goodies for the new Trumpeter MiG-29A and UB kits.
• Fündekals has announced a new decal sheet of 1/32 F4Us.
• A.M.U.R. Reaver has announced 1/32 P-51 resin flaps replacement for new Revell kit.
• Roden has announced a new boxing of its Cessna L-19/O-1 Bird Dog kit [Facebook link].
• The next kit in our Kit Database that we'd like to highlight is the Hasegawa 1/32 Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Air Data Publications:
  • Lysander III and IIIA Aeroplanes: Mercury XX Engine
  • Mosquito FB.VI, FB.XVIII & FB.26: Two Merlin 21, 23 or 25 Engines
  • Mosquito PR.34 & B.35
  • The Whirlwind I Aeroplane: Two Peregrine I Engines
  • Typhoon Marks IA and IB: Sabre II or IIA Engine
  If you have either of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
• Andre Dorion returns with his Trumpeter 1/32 SBD-2 Midway Madness.
• Warren Zoell presents his Trumpeter 1/32 English Electric F.3 Lightning.

Updated 21 March 2018

• Videoaviation has released a 1/32 SUU-20 Practice Dispenser set.
• DN Models has released Splinter Camouflage Paint Masks for F-104 Starfighter Aerospace Aggressor 1/32.
• S&M Models has announced a 1/35 Westland Scout for release in 2018.
• The Wingnut Wings website is showing that Fokker E.II/III (early) is sold out.
• Avalon Production has released a decal set for Finnish BAe Hawks in 1/32 scale [Facebook link].
• The next kit in our Kit Database that we'd like to highlight is the Hobbycraft 1/32 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Air Data Publications:
  • Lysander III and IIIA Aeroplanes: Mercury XX Engine
  • Mosquito FB.VI, FB.XVIII & FB.26: Two Merlin 21, 23 or 25 Engines
  • Mosquito PR.34 & B.35
  • The Whirlwind I Aeroplane: Two Peregrine I Engines
  • Typhoon Marks IA and IB: Sabre II or IIA Engine
  If you have either of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
• Kevin Williams reviews MMP/Stratus No. 6136: Lockheed F-104 Starfighter.
• Iain Ogilvie has three new reviews for us:
  • Olimp ORA 32-14 EF2000 Typhoon 'Englishman over Tripoli'
  • Aires 2162 EF2000A Typhoon Wheel Bay (for Revell kit)
  • Barracuda Studios BR32334 Tempest V Nose Correction Set
• Rodney Williams has sent in a new Vought F2G Corsair Walkaround.
• Luc Janssen presents his Trumpeter 1/32 Lockheed P-38J Lightning.

Updated 15 March 2018

• Master194.com is showing details of the upcoming Silver Wings 1/32 Yak-9M/T kit.
• Hasegawa has announced that its next 1/32 release will be a reboxing of the ICM I-16 kit [Google Translate link].
• Fusion Models has released a set of Soviet hex tarmac sections.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Air Data Publications:
  • Lysander III and IIIA Aeroplanes: Mercury XX Engine
  • Mosquito FB.VI, FB.XVIII & FB.26: Two Merlin 21, 23 or 25 Engines
  • Mosquito PR.34 & B.35
  • The Whirlwind I Aeroplane: Two Peregrine I Engines
  • Typhoon Marks IA and IB: Sabre II or IIA Engine
  If you have either of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
• Kevin Williams reviews MMP/Stratus No. 6136: Lockheed F-104 Starfighter.
• Olivier Barles returns with his Fly 1/32 Hawker Hurricane Mk I.
• Jindrich Kulhavy presents his Airfix 1/24 Focke-Wulf Fw 190F-8.

Updated 9 March 2018

• Silver Wings has posted an update on its upcoming Reggiane Re.2000 Heja / J20 kit.
• HpH Models is preparing a 1/32 MiG-23BN conversion set.
• Valiant Wings Publishing has sent in an update about Airframe Album No 2 Revised-The Hawker Sea Fury.
• Master Details has just released The Quick Attachable, Chest AN-6513-1A Parachute System set.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Air Data Publications:
  • Lysander III and IIIA Aeroplanes: Mercury XX Engine
  • Mosquito FB.VI, FB.XVIII & FB.26: Two Merlin 21, 23 or 25 Engines
  • Mosquito PR.34 & B.35
  • The Whirlwind I Aeroplane: Two Peregrine I Engines
  • Typhoon Marks IA and IB: Sabre II or IIA Engine
  If you have either of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
• Kevin Williams reviews HMH Publications Aircraft in detail #003: Dassault Mirage 2000.
• Mike O'Leary reviews Hasegawa 08245: Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Type 52 "Super Ace".

Updated 6 March 2018

• Fisher Model & Pattern has released brass landing Gear for its Skyray and Panther/Cougar kits.
• Mrozowski Model Design has released a revised version of its 1/32 Norden Bombsight.
• Gaspatch has released a set of 1/32 Palmer 700x75 Spoked Wheels.
• Special Hobby has released a set of 1/32 RP-3 60Lb SAP "British WWII Rockets".
• Philippe Jourdan has sent in some information about his book, L'Aéronautique Militaire 1914-1918.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Air Data Publications:
  • Lysander III and IIIA Aeroplanes: Mercury XX Engine
  • Mosquito FB.VI, FB.XVIII & FB.26: Two Merlin 21, 23 or 25 Engines
  • Mosquito PR.34 & B.35
  • The Whirlwind I Aeroplane: Two Peregrine I Engines
  • Typhoon Marks IA and IB: Sabre II or IIA Engine
  If you have either of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
• Iain Ogilvie reviews the ICM 32030: Bücker Bü 131D.

Updated 2 March 2018

• Videoaviation has released an Orpheus Recce Pod & AN/AL40.
• Special Hobby has posted an update on its upcoming 1/32 Westland Whirlwind kit [Facebook link].
• MiniArt has posted an update on its upcoming 1/35 41003 Fl 282 V-21 kit [Facebook link].
• Kevin Williams reviews a pair of books from Albatros Productions:
  • Pfalz D.IIIA at War!: Volume One
  • Pfalz D.IIIA at War!: Volume Two
• Mike Swinburne reviews How To Build Kitty Hawk’s OS2U Kingfisher Model from Glenn Hoover.
• Brian Leitch reviews AOA Decals 32-025: FAC & BS Bomber Oscar Deuces - USAF/VNAF O-2A/O-2B Skymasters in the Vietnam War.
• Kevin Futter reviews Airframe & Miniature 11: The Messerschmitt Bf 109 Late Series (F to K including the Z series), from Valiant Wings Publishing.

Updated 27 February 2018

• G-Factor Models has released a limited run of HpH Tigercat Brass Nose Gear.
• The Wingnut Wings website is now showing that the SE.5a 'Hisso' kit has sold out.
• ICM has just released its second 1/32 kit, the 32030 Bücker Bü 131D [Facebook link]
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from AF Editions:
  • Japanese Imperial Navy Carrier-Based Aircraft, 1922-1945 (I)
  • Japanese Imperial Navy Carrier-Based Aircraft, 1922-1945 (II)
  • Japanese Imperial Navy Carrier-Based Aircraft, 1922-1945 (III)
  If you have either of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
• Andrés Acuña debuts with his Scratchbuilt 1/8 North American T-6F.
• Warren Zoell presents his Revell/Paragon 1/32 de Havilland PR Mk XVI Mosquito.

Updated 22 February 2018

• AIMS has released a Bf 110 F 'basic' conversion set.
• Valiant Wings Publishing has announced Airframe Extra No 9 - The North African Campaign.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from AF Editions:
  • Japanese Imperial Navy Carrier-Based Aircraft, 1922-1945 (I)
  • Japanese Imperial Navy Carrier-Based Aircraft, 1922-1945 (II)
  • Japanese Imperial Navy Carrier-Based Aircraft, 1922-1945 (III)
  If you have either of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
• Mike Swinburne reviews ODG Studios "W.12 Down" Diorama Base for Wingnut Wings.
• Dave Coulthard returns with his Wingnut Wings 1/32 Roland C.II.
• Tolga Ulgur presents his Hasegawa 1/32 Bf 109G-6 "Black 10".

Updated 15 February 2018

• Silver Wings has announced that a new version of its 1/32 Re.2000 kit will be available in early March 2018.
• Kevin Martin has released new resin flaps for new Revell P-51D.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from AF Editions:
  • Japanese Imperial Navy Carrier-Based Aircraft, 1922-1945 (I)
  • Japanese Imperial Navy Carrier-Based Aircraft, 1922-1945 (II)
  • Japanese Imperial Navy Carrier-Based Aircraft, 1922-1945 (III)
  If you have either of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
• Mike Swinburne reviews Aviattic 1/32 Scale Lozenge Decals for Albatros D.V / D.Va.
• Andrew Birnie reviews the Roden 620: Cessna O-2A Skymaster.
• Kevin Williams reviews the Albatros Productions Nieuport 24/27 at War!
• Dave Coulthard returns with his Wingnut Wings 1/32 DH.9.

Updated 13 February 2018

• Videoaviation has just released a 1/32 MD3 Aircraft generator.
• AOA Decals has announced that its O-2 Skymaster (USAF/VNAF) sheet is now available.
• Wings Cockpit Figures has announced that, after a forced hiatus, they are now back in business [Facebook link].
• The Wingnut Wings website is showing that the Albatros D.V/D.Va "Green Tail Triloy" set has sold out.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from AF Editions:
  • Japanese Imperial Navy Carrier-Based Aircraft, 1922-1945 (I)
  • Japanese Imperial Navy Carrier-Based Aircraft, 1922-1945 (II)
  • Japanese Imperial Navy Carrier-Based Aircraft, 1922-1945 (III)
  If you have either of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
• Mike Swinburne reviews a pair of releases from Pheon Decals:
  • 32058: 1/32 Hansa-Brandenburg W.12 (Early)
  • 32001: 1/32 SPAD VIIs of the Esc Lafayette, SPA124 & 103rd Aero Sqn USAS
• Ray Peterson reviews the LEM/Ruporator 32016: 1/32 Focke-Wulf Flitzer.
• Dave Coulthard debuts with his Wingnut Wings 1/32 DH.2.

Updated 11 February 2018

• Lucky Model has just launched a new shipping promotion: $2 Flat Surfacemail + 10% off on Order US$80+.
• Valiant Wings Publishing has announced that Airframe Album No 2 - The Hawker Sea Fury - has been revised.
• Kevin Martin has released a new resin tail with fillet for the Revell P-51D.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from AF Editions:
  • Japanese Imperial Navy Carrier-Based Aircraft, 1922-1945 (I)
  • Japanese Imperial Navy Carrier-Based Aircraft, 1922-1945 (II)
  • Japanese Imperial Navy Carrier-Based Aircraft, 1922-1945 (III)
  If you have either of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
• Kevin Futter reviews some new sets from Barracuda Studios:
  • BR32336: 1/32 Scale Spitfire Mk IX Seat with Backpad & Armor
  • BR32338: 1/32 Scale Spitfire Mk IX Cockpit Door with Crowbar
  • BR32329: P-40B Mainwheels
  • BR32339: 1/32 Scale Spitfire Mk IX Cockpit Snapshot Upgrade
• James Fahey reviews a trio of older releases from Pheon Decals:
  • 32026: 1/32 Pfalz D.IIIa Fighters of Jasta 30
  • 32052: Jasta 30 Volume 2
  • 32047: 1/32 Fokker D.VIIF

Updated 10 February 2018

• Sprue Brothers has just kicked off its 2018 Winter Clearance Sale.
• Wingnut Wings has announced that its upcoming Junkers D.1 kit is now available to pre-order.
• Valiant Wings Publishing has announced that Airframe Album No 2 - The Hawker Sea Fury - has been revised.
• HobbyBoss has released its 1/18 AV-8B Harrier II.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from AF Editions:
  • Japanese Imperial Navy Carrier-Based Aircraft, 1922-1945 (I)
  • Japanese Imperial Navy Carrier-Based Aircraft, 1922-1945 (II)
  • Japanese Imperial Navy Carrier-Based Aircraft, 1922-1945 (III)
  If you have either of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
• Kevin Futter reviews the AIMS 1/32 Bf 110 G-4 Conversion.
• James Fahey reviews a pair of older releases from Pheon Decals:
  • 32051: 1/32 Decals for Jasta 17A
  • 32043: Sopwith Snipe Post-War
• Chris Nicoll reviews some Bases by Bill Aircraft Bases.
• Warren Zoell presents his Airfix 1/24 DeHavilland Mosquito Mk VI Fighter Bomber.

Updated 3 February 2018

• It is with great sadness that I report the death of renowned modeller and LSP member Des Delatorre. Des was famous for his terrific scratch-built WWI aircraft, and he also ran the ww1aircraftmodels website and forums. Vale Des - you will be missed.
• Wingnut Wings has announced that its next kit will be a Junkers D.1 [Facebook link].
• Speed Hunter Graphics has just announced some new 32nd Super Hornet decals.
• RESIN2detail has posted a progress update on its 1/32 B-26 kit project [Facebook link].
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Aéro Éditions:
  • Arsenal VG.33
  • Ils étaient là ... L'armée de l'Air Septembre 39 - Juin 40
  If you have either of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
• Kevin Williams reviews the Revell-Germany 04849: BAe Hawk T.1A.
• Kevin Futter reviews the AIMS 1/32 Bf 110 F/G-2 Conversion.
• Andrea Calebich presents his Special Hobby 1/32 Fiat G.50.

Updated 27 January 2018

• Fisher Model & Pattern has just released a set of RAM Rockets in 1/32.
• Videoavation has just released a pair of new products:
  • A revised/improved set of MK82 bombs
  • 1/32 USAF modern figure "Marshalling"
• Lemkits has announced that its 1/32 B&V-143A-2 kit is now available.
• The Wingnut Wings website is now showing that the Pfalz D.IIIa kit has sold out.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Aéro Éditions:
  • Arsenal VG.33
  • Ils étaient là ... L'armée de l'Air Septembre 39 - Juin 40
  If you have either of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
• LSP Paul reviews the Fisher Model & Pattern A-1E Skyraider Conversion.
• Warren Zoell returns with his Trumpeter 1/24 Nakajima A6M2-N Rufe.
• Suresh Nathan presents his new diorama, "Shark Attack!" Revenge at Sidi Rezegh, 1941.

Updated 13 January 2018

• Lukgraph has just announced that its next kit will be a 1:32 Nieuport-Delage NiD 29 C1.
• Sprue Brothers has just begun Part 2 of their Warehouse Expansion Sale.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Sutton Publishing:
  • Eyes of the RAF: A History of Photo-Reconnaissance
  If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
• Iain Ogilvie reviews the Roden 619: L-19/O-1 Bird Dog kit.
• Iain Ogilvie reviews Pheon Decals 32059: Post-War Airco DH 9A.
• Ray Peterson reviews Lone Star Models 1/32 F-11C-1/BF2C Conversion Set.
• Andrew Birnie reviews the Revell 03944: P-51D-5NA Mustang Early Version.
• Tolga Ulgur presents his Revell 1/32 Spitfire Mk 1A K9962.

Updated 7 January 2018

• Lukgraph has just released 32-11 Lublin RXIIIG Float version.
• Silver Wings has announced that it's discontinuing a selection of its range in 2018.
• Dutch Decal is releasing 1/32nd scale markings for Dutch Mustangs.
• The next kit in our Kit Database that we'd like to highlight is the Revell 1/32 Supermarine Spitfire I/II.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Sutton Publishing:
  • Eyes of the RAF: A History of Photo-Reconnaissance
  If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
• Kevin Futter reviews Stringbag! A Modeller's Guide to the Art of WWI Aircraft, from Inside the Armour Publications.
• Iain Ogilvie reviews Yahu Models YMA3221 Spitfire Mk.IX late instrument panel.
• Iain Ogilvie reviews Eduard Brassin 632111 Spitfire Mk.IXc Cockpit for Revell kit.
• Warren Zoell returns with his Special Hobby 1/32 F2A-1 Brewster Buffalo.
• Angelo Battistelli presents his Revell 1/32 Piper Pa-18.

Updated 1 January 2018

• Welcome to 2018!
• We've just launched our newest Group Build, called Iron Rain. The general theme is anything with bombs under it. Check out the Rules of the Road thread in the forums for more details.
• AOA Decals has announced a new O-2 Skymaster (USAF/VNAF) sheet for release in February.
• Hannants has recently published a list of seven 1/32 scale kits coming from ICM in 2018.
• Hannants has also published a list of LSP kits coming from Revell in 2018.
• HobbyBoss has published 1/32 scale B-24D and B-24J kits in its 2018 catalogue [Facebook link].
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from SunShine House:
  • The Corsair, and other -- Aeroplanes Vought
  If you have this book and are willing to scan its cover, please send it in!
• Kevin Williams reviews USS Midway Air Wings, from Classic Warships Publishing.
• Andy Frill presents his Revell 1/32 Bf 109G-10 - Hartman's Ride.

Updated 22 December 2017

• This is the last update before Christmas, so I want to take this opportunity to wish you all the best of the season. Stay safe, and have a good one!
• Lemkits has announced a 1/32 B&V 143A-2.
• Pheon Decals has announced Two Sets of decals for the new WNW Sopwith Dolphin.
• DN Models has released two new mask sets:
  • MH-6J/AH-6J Little Bird for the 1/35 Kitty Hawk kit
  • 1/32 Blue Splinter Aggressor F-16
• Wingnut Wings has posted a teaser announcement about a new kit on its website.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from SunShine House:
  • Paul Matt Scale Airplane Drawings, Volume 1
  • The Corsair, and other -- Aeroplanes Vought
• Kevin Futter reviews Wingnut Wings 32073: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin.
• Kevin Williams reviews Curtiss P-40 Warhawk (Tomahawk/Kittyhawk), from Kagero.
• Olivier Barles returns with his Special Hobby 1/32 Hawker Tempest Mk V "Pierre Clostermann".
• Tolga Ulgur presents his Hasegawa 1/32 P-40E Warhawk “Old Exterminator”.

Updated 15 December 2017

• Videoaviation has just released a set of 1/32 MK84 2000lb bombs.
• RB Productions has launched a pair of new wooden floor decal sheets for the new Revell P-51D Mustang kit.
• Valiant Wings Publishing has sent in some news and sample pages for Airframe & Miniature No 11.
• Civilized Models has announced that it will be releasing three new 1/32 racing aircraft kits in 2018.
• Furball Aero-Design has just released a set of decals called 1/32 TOPGUN Tigers F-5E.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from SunShine House:
  • Paul Matt Scale Airplane Drawings, Volume 1
  • The Corsair, and other -- Aeroplanes Vought
• Kevin Williams reviews Building the Wingnut Wings Sopwith Camels (& LVG C.VI), from Albatros Productions.
• Warren Zoell returns with his Wingnut Wings 1/32 Jeannin Stahltaube 1914.

Updated 6 December 2017

• HobbyLink Japan is having a Happy Holidays Sale 2017.
• Lucky Model is also having a sale, with 10% off for orders US$80+, and US$2 international shipping for orders over US$120.
• The next kit release from HK Models will be the 1/32 Do 335B-6 Night Fighter, scheduled for release in January 2018.
• Wingnut Wings has announced a Christmas Surprise Release: 32073 1/32 Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin.
• The FRROM has announced that its IAR-80A is now available.
• The next kit in our Kit Database that we'd like to highlight is the Trumpeter 1/32 Douglas A-1D/AD-4 Skyraider.
• Mike Swinburne reviews a quartet of new products from Pheon Decals:
  • 32045: Fokker D.VIIs (OAW & Alb) of Jasta 18
  • 32060: Polikarpov R-1 (Post-War Soviet-Built DH.9A)
  • 32063: Pfalz D.IIIa Decals Volume 3
  • 32064: Sopwith Camel in Belgian Service

Updated 29 November 2017

• Eagle Editions has announced that Stuka Ju 87, Wings of the Black Cross Special Number Two is now shipping.
• Lukgraph has announced that its next LSP kit will be the Lublin R XIII in two versions, coming January 2018.
• Videoaviation has just released a 1/32 USAF Crew Chief “cold weather” dress.
• DN Models has released two new paint mask sets:
  • Canopy & Wheel set for the Italeri F-35A
  • F-16C Alaska Arctic Splinter Aggressor
• Roden appears to have released its O-2A Skymaster USAF Multi Purpose Light Aircraft kit.
• Fly has announced that its 1/32 scale J-29B kit will be landing in January 2018 [Facebook link].
• The next kit in our Kit Database that we'd like to highlight is the Hobbycraft 1/32 Nieuport 17.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Stackpole Books:
  • Condor: The Luftwaffe in Spain, 1936-39
• Mike Swinburne reviews the Aviattic 1/32 Fokker E.V / D.VIII 4 Colour Lozenge Decals ATT32115 and ATT32116.
• Mitko Nikitov reviews the Mr. Hobby PS-275 WA Pistol-Grip Airbrush.
• Warren Zoell returns with his HpH Models 1/32 de Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21.
• Luc Janssen presents his Revell 1/32 Bf 109G-10.

Updated 17 November 2017

• I'm pleased to announce that our next Group Build will be called Colour my World Blue, and the theme will be LSP subjects that feature blue in a dominant or prominent way.
• Videoaviation has just released a set of USN Mk83/BLU-110 bombs.
• MiniArt has announced a 1/35 Flettner 282 V-21 Kolibri kit.
• Master Details has announced 32058: U.S. Navy Observer/Gunner; Mid to Late World War Two.
• DN Models has announced a F/A-18D ATARS Hornet Mask Set.
• The next kit in our Kit Database that we'd like to highlight is the Revell-Germany 1/32 Arado Ar 196A-3.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Stackpole Books:
  • Condor: The Luftwaffe in Spain, 1936-39
• Carl Kung takes a look at the HobbyZone HZPS 01 Work Stand.
• Kevin Futter reviews the new Mr. Paint Water-Based Acrylic Paint range.
• Jim Brown presents his Revell 1/32 Seafire Mk XVII Conversion.

Updated 12 November 2017

• Congratulations to LSP member Peter Castle for winning the prestigious Senior National Champion award at Scale Model World in Telford this weekend, with his amazing 1/18 Spitfire build.
• LSP sponsor Lucky Model is having an Early Holiday Shopping Sale.
• Videoaviation has just released a set of USN Mk83/BLU-110 bombs.
• DN Models has just released a RAM Mask set for the Italeri F-35A.
• Thanks to Michael Hilgert for the Royal Air Force Avro Vulcan cover image.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Stackpole Books:
  • Condor: The Luftwaffe in Spain, 1936-39
• Ray Peterson reviews the Zactomodels Large-mouth and Small-mouth F-16 Intakes for the Academy F-16 kits.
• Mitko Nikitov reviews the Mr. Hobby PS-268 Airbrush.
• Warren Zoell returns with his Silver Wings 1/32 Bristol Bulldog Mk IIA.
• Jim Brown presents his Revell 1/32 Seafire Mk XV Conversion.

Updated 7 November 2017

• I'm pleased to announce that my own KLP Publishing has become our newest sponsor. I've now set up a new home in the sponsor section of the forums.
• Kitty Hawk Model has published CAD drawings up for KH50005, 1/35 HH-60G on its Facebook page.
• Thanks to Alfons Baddur for providing the La Porte d'Hoves cover images.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from Specialty Press:
  • Royal Air Force Avro Vulcan
• Kevin Williams takes a look at Classic Warships Publishing P-40 Warhawk.
• Chuck Sawyer has written a comprehensive but rather modestly titled tutorial called How to Apply Decals.
• Rene Dannies presents his Tigger Models 1/32 Saab J-29B.

Updated 2 November 2017

• Valiant Wings Publishing has sent in a news update regarding its upcoming title on late 109s, and the availability status of some of its low-stock books.
• Videoaviation has just released a USN Missiles Cart with two Figures.
• We are once again seeking book cover images for our Reference database, this time from La Porte d'Hoves:
  • Eismeerjäger: Zur geschichte des Jagdgeschwader 5, Band 1: Zerstörerstaffel und Jabostaffel - thanks Alfons Baddur!
  • Sturmjäger: Zur geschichte des Jagdgeschwaders 4 und der Sturmstaffel 1 - Band 1 - thanks Alfons Baddur!
  • Sturmjäger: Zur geschichte des Jagdgeschwaders 4 und der Sturmstaffel 1 - Band 2 - thanks Alfons Baddur!
  If you have any of these books and are willing to scan their covers, please send them in!
• Kevin Williams takes a look at Classic Warships Publishing F4U-1 Corsair Vol. 2.
• Kevin Futter reviews The Gloster Gladiator: A Detailed Guide to the RAF's Last Biplane Fighter, from Valiant Wings Publishing.
• Mitko Nikitov reviews the Mr. Hobby PS-270 Airbrush.
• Olivier Barles returns with his Revell 1/32 Spitfire Mk Ia.
• Tolga Ulgur presents his Hobbycraft 1/32 Mustang Mk 1A.

Updated 28 October 2017

• I'm pleased to announce that the next title from KLP Publishing, Building the Wingnut Wings AEG G.IV Late in 1/32 Scale, is now available!
• Kitty Hawk Model has sent in some test build photos of its upcoming 1/35 scale AH-6J kit.
• Lemits has announced that its 1:32 Focke-Wulf P VII "Flitzer" is now shipping.
• Kevin Williams winds back the clock to review the Hasegawa ST17/08067: Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6.
• Kevin Futter reviews the Wingnut Wings 32085: 1/32 Jeannin Stahltaube (1914).
• Garry Pritchett returns with his Revell 1/32 UH-1D.

Updated 20 October 2017

• Eagle Aviation has announced that its latest book, Mirage 2000 Under The Skin, is now available.
• Marsh Models has announced that its Aerotech Supermarine S5 kit is now available.
• RB Productions has just released a set of 1/32 Romanian Hurricane Mk.1 decals.
• Tamiya has announced that it is preparing to release a range of lacquer-based hobby paints [Facebook link].
• Master Details is having a Halloween sale, with 20% off its entire figure range.
• Kevin Williams reviews a pair of new sets from AOA Decals:
  • 32-023: VA-65 Tigers (1) USN A-6A/A-6E Intruders in the Vietnam War & the Cold War
  • 32-024: VA-65 Tigers (2) USN A-6E TRAM Intruders in the Cold War & Desert Storm
• Suresh Nathan returns with his Airfix 1/24 Mosquito, William Maurice Shaw, No 1 Squadron 1945, South Pacific Islands.

Updated 15 October 2017

• AOA Decals has announced that VA-65 A-6 Intruders Pt.1 & 2 (1966-91) are now available.
• Ray Peterson has updated his review of the Aviattic AttKit006 Ansaldo A.1 "Balilla" to reflect the production version of the kit.
• Kevin Williams reviews GT Resin 1:32 F-4E Phantom II burner cans (long).
• Kevin Williams takes a look at P-51/F-6 Mustangs with the USAAF - European Theater of Operations, from Kagero.
• Michael Rohde returns with his Revell 1/32 Arado Ar 196A-3.

Updated 11 October 2017

• The Fisher Model & Pattern A-1E conversion is now available to pre-order (forum announcement | FM&P website).
• Espen Tjetland has joined forces with Ronnie Olsthoorn to collaborate on a new Buchòn conversion for the Hasegawa 1/32 scale Bf 109G [Facebook link].
• A new firm to me, Rafhart has a new photo-etched bending tool on the market.
• Valiant Wings Publishing has informed us that Airframe Album No 12 – The Gloster Gladiator is now available.
• Speaking of Valiant Wings Publishing, it has just announced that Airframe & Miniature No 11-The Messerschmitt Bf 109 Late Series - is coming.
• Kevin Williams reviews Kagero 3048: Henschel Hs 123.
• Warren Zoell returns with his Revell 1/32 Supermarine Seafire FR Mk 47.
• Paul Ward presents his Revell 1/32 Hawker Hunter FGA.9.

Updated 5 October 2017

• It is with great sadness that we report the death of LSP member Timothy Valdez, who passed away on 30 September after a brief illness. Vale Tim.
• Speed Hunter Graphics has announced the availability of two new decal sheets:
  • 1/32 F-4 stencil decals
  • 1/32 Michigan Centennial A-10 decals
• Kevin Williams reviews Trumpeter 02408: 1:24 Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 (Late Version).
• Ray Peterson reviews Videoaviation 141832: 1/32 MHU-12 Munition Trailer.
• Brian Leitch reviews Hasegawa 08078: Kawasaki Ki-61-I Hien (Tony).
• Angelo Battistelli presents his Pacific Coast Models 1/32 M.C. 200 Saetta.

Updated 30 September 2017

• I'm pleased to announce that my own KLP Publishing brand has just launched its second title, Building Mac’s Birddog in 1/32 Scale: A Scale Tribute to Macaulay "Mac" Cottrell.
• A new name to me, Dkdecals hails from the Czech Republic, and now offers a small range of 1/32 decals.
• Valiant Wings Publishing has announced that Airframe Album No 12 is bigger!
• Kevin Futter reviews Hasegawa 08883: Kawanishi N1K2-J Shidenkai (George).
• Warren Zoell is back with his Trumpeter 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk. Vb.
• Jan Niewiadomski also returns with his Trumpeter 1/32 LIM-2R.
• Emmanuel Bret presents his Tamiya 1/32 Spitfire Mk VIII.
• Ernie Ling wraps things up with his Wingnut Wings 1/32 Felixstowe F.2A, 228 Sqn RNAS, 1918.

Updated 25 September 2017

• LSP Sponsor Aviattic has announced the release of "September Evening" Werner Voss tribute set, including 54mm figure and full markings sets of his iconic Albatros DIII and Fokker F.I.
• Eagle Editions has announced that its New EagleCals for the Bf 109 G-6 kits are now shipping.
• LSP member Paulo Pereira has just launched his own custom paint masks venture, called The Scale-Pro.
• Kevin Futter reviews the SMS Heavy Metals Colour Set.
• Iain Ogilvie reviews the GasPatch Models 1:32 Vickers British Hyland Type B Loading Handle.
• Iain Ogilvie reviews the RB Productions RB-D32021 1/32 I.A.R.80 Decals.
• Ray Peterson reviews Videoaviation 120132: MJ1-A Loader (Early) (1/32).
• Suresh Nathan is back with his Zoukei-Mura 1/32 J7W1 Kyushu Shinden.
• Angelo Picardo presents his Silver Wings 1/32 Reggiane Re.2000 Falco.
• Miloslav Hraban wraps things up with his Trumpeter 1/32 SBD-2 BuNo 2106, Battle of Midway.