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• Iron Rain - this runs from 1 January 2018 until 30 June 2018.
• Colour My World Blue - this runs from 1 December 2017 until 31 May 2018.

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.

Updated 16 September 2017

• LSP Sponsor Eagle Editions has announced New EagleCals for the Bf 109 G-6 kits.
• Wingnut Wings has sent in some 1/32 Jeannin Stahltaube (1914) Build Photos.
• Kevin Futter reviews Airframe Extra No. 8: Air War Over Italy, by Valiant Wings Publishing.
• Ray Peterson reviews Scale Aircraft Conversions 35004: Mi-8/17 Landing Gear (Trumpeter).
• Luc Janssen sends in an article on How to Make Weighted Wheels.
• Tom Probert is back with his Revell 1/32 Spitfire Mk IXc.
• Adam Reith debuts with his Hasegawa 1/32 P-40E.
• Michał Jurczak presents his Silver Wings 1/32 Fiat CR.32 Spain 1937.
• Miloslav Hraban wraps things up with his Tamiya 1/32 A6M5a Model 52 Ko, Sadaaki Akamatsu.

Updated 12 September 2017

• LSP Sponsor Maketar Paint Masks is having an End of Summer SALE - 35% Off.
• Valiant Wings Publishing has announced that Airframe Album No 12-The Gloster Gladiator is coming!.
• Videoaviation has just released a new set: USAF Vietnam figures w/extinguisher.
• Mike Swinburne reviews the Wingnut Wings 32701: Albatros D.V / D.Va "Jasta 5" Green Tail Trilogy set.
• Kevin Futter reviews a pair new sets from Barracuda Studios:
  • BR32319: 1:32 Spitfire 4 Slot Block Tread Mainwheels
  • BR32335: 1:32 Spitfire Four Slot Mainwheels
• Ray Peterson reviews a pair of new sets from Scale Aircraft Conversions:
  • 32123: Rumpler C.IV Landing Gear (Wingnut Wings)
  • 32122: Yak-3 Landing Gear (Special Hobby)
• Marcel Hohl is back with his Tamiya 1/32 F-4S VMFA-112 (Heater-Ferris Scheme).
• Pascal Wilb returns with his Tamiya 1/32 Tamiya F4U-1 Corsair.
• John Alexander presents his Hasegawa 1/32 Messerschmitt Bf 109K-4 IV/JG 53.
• Bob Laskodi wraps things up with his Special Hobby 1/32 Yak-3.

Updated 7 September 2017

• Paul Fisher has posted an update in the forums regarding his A-1E / AD-5 Skyraider conversion.
• Specical Hobby has published some prospective box art for its two upcoming 1/32 Fokker D.II kits.
• Trumpeter has now released its 1/24 Ju 87A kit.
• Pheon Decals has announced 32064 - Sopwith Camel in Belgian Service.
• Kevin Futter reviews a pair new sets from Barracuda Studios:
  • BR24325: 1:24 Scale Bf 109G Wheels
  • BR32332: 1:32 Sopwith Camel Wicker Seat with Cushion
• Suresh Nathan is back with his Trumpeter 1/32 P-40B Grandpa Shark, No. 112 Squadron at Sidi Haneish, Egypt 1941.
• Jan Gabauer returns with his Revell 1/32 Me 262B-1/U-1 Nachtjäger, "Red 12".
• John Alexander presents his Hasegawa 1/32 Bf 109G-6 "Yellow 7" of JG 300.
• Paul Dunham wraps things up with his Wingnut Wings 1/32 Roland D.VIb.

Updated 2 September 2017

• We've just learned the sad news that master modeller John Alcorn has passed away from complications of Alzheimers and congestive heart failure. Many of you will remember his from his pair of books on scratch-building (Scratch Built! & The Master Scratch Builders). Vale John Alcorn.
• For those of you stung by the Great Photobucket Ransom Image Debacle, forum member ungoliat has posted links to a browser add-on (available for Chrome and Firefox) that magically restores the original images. I've tried it myself, and it works! Note that it's for desktop browsers only.
• HobbyLink Japan is having a an Autumn Sale until September 15th.
• Barracuda Studios has announced that its long-awaited Tempest V Nose Correction Set is now available.
• Kevin Futter reviews the Silver Wings 32-003: Focke-Wulf Fw 44D "Stieglitz".
• Ray Peterson reviews a pair new sets from Videoaviation:
  • 164532: 1/32 A/M32A-60 Generator
  • 152632: 1/32 USAF Flightline Extinguishers
• Suresh Nathan is back with his Revell 1/32 A-36A Apache Conversion.
• Angelo Battistelli returns with his PCM 1/32 Fiat G.55 Centauro.
• John Alexander presents his Hasegawa 1/32 Bf 109G-2 "White 2" of II/JG 52.
• Nicolas Renoult wraps things up with his Eduard 1/32 Bf 109E-3 - Karl Wolff - France 1940.

Updated 29 August 2017

• News from Wingnut Wings: 1/32 scale Jeannin Stahltaube (1914) expected late October 2017.
• Mitko Nikitov reviews the Sparmax GP-35 Airbrush.
• Andrew Birnie reviews Videoaviation 153732: USAF Flightline Crew Chief.
• Ray Peterson reviews some more new sets from Scale Aircraft Conversions:
  • 32121: P-47D/N Landing Gear (Hasegawa/Eduard)
  • #32118 OS2U Kingfisher Beaching Gear and #32119 OS2U Kingfisher Landing Gear (Kittyhawk)
  • 32120: F-35A Lightning II Landing Gear (Italeri)
• Andy Frill is back with his Trumpeter 1/32 EA-18G Growler VAQ-141.
• Michał Jurczak returns with his Trumpeter 1/32 Tomahawk Mk IIB.
• David Mooney presents his Hasegawa 1/32 P-47D 'Oh Johnnie' 350th FG.
• Henrik Redin wraps things up with his Fly Arado 1/32 Ar 234B-2.

Updated 24 August 2017

• New Moderators! Please join me in welcoming Brian Leitch and Andrew Birnie to the moderation team on our forums. Welcome aboard, guys!
• Silver Wings has announced that it has discontinued the following 1/32 scale kits, and both are now sold out (though possibly still available via distributors):
  • 32-010 Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIA
  • 32-001 Heinkel He 51
• Master Details has just announced the release of 32056 1/32 Scale U.S. Navy / Marines Aviator South Pacific.
• LSP_Paul reviews two Bird Dog sets from AOA Decals:
  • 32-019: Dogs of War 1 US Army/USAF O-1 Bird Dogs in the Vietnam War
  • 32-020: DOGS OF WAR (2) US Army/USMC/VNAF O-1 Bird Dogs in the Vietnam War
• Kevin Williams reviews AOA Decals #32-022: Phantom Eagles and Knights: USMC F-4B Phantoms in the Vietnam War.
• Mitko Nikitov reviews Italeri 2503: F-86F Sabre Jet "Skyblazers".
• Ray Peterson reviews a pair of new sets from Scale Aircraft Conversions:
  • 32116: Albatros Landing Gear (Wingnut Wings)
  • 32117: Sopwith Camel Landing Gear (Wingnut Wings)
• Rodrigo Aparicio is back with his Academy/MRC 1/35 Sikorsky UH-60A Blackhawk.
• Gene Nollman returns with his Fisher 1/32 Ryan PT-22 Recruit.
• Chavdar Georgiev debuts with his Trumpeter 1/32 Su-25K.
• Chris Parsons presents his Dragon 1/32 Bf 110G Conversion.
• Hubert Kendziorek wraps things up with his Revell 1/32 Supermarine Spitfire F Mk 22.

Updated 19 August 2017

• Flying Leathernecks Decals has announced its next sheet: FL32004 Death Dealing Deltas - US Marine Corps F/A-18D's at War.
• Two Mikes Resin has just announced that it has changed its name to Phase Hangar Resin.
• AIR Modeller has announced that Volume 2 of its Guide to Wingnut Wings books will be out later this year [Facebook link].
• The next kit in our Kit Database that we'd like to highlight is the Revell-Germany 1/32 Heinkel He 219A-7.
• Mike Swinburne reviews Pheon Decals Fokker E.V / D.VIII Volume 1 (#32061) & Volume 2 (#32062).
• Kevin Futter reviews The de Havilland Mosquito Part 2: Fighter, Fighter-Bomber & Night-Fighter, from Valiant Wings Publishing.
• Kevin Williams reviews AOA Decals #32-021: VMFA-334 Falcons: Lovebug 5 USMC F-4J Phantom in the Vietnam War & Japan.
• Ernie Ling reviews the Kitty Hawk Model KH32014: 1/32 North American T-28C “Trojan”.
• Matt Porter is back with his Trumpeter 1/32 P-47D Razorback.
• Giorgio Ghignoni returns with his Hasegawa 1/32 Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-5/U7 Graf Special.
• Gary Sausmikat debuts with his Wingnut Wings 1/32 Albatros D.V.
• Brennan Slavik presents his Trumpeter 1/32 A-4N.
• Nguyen Huy Hoang wraps things up with his HpH Models 1/32 L-39ZA.

Updated 12 August 2017

• Pacific Coast Models is having an inventory clearance sale.
• Master Details has announced a 1/32 scale U.S.A.A.F. Fighter Pilot, European Theater of Operations, Late World War Two.
• The next kit in our Kit Database that we'd like to highlight is the Trumpeter 1/32 McDonnell-Douglas AV-8B Harrier II.
• Iain Ogilvie reviews a couple of new kits from Special Hobby for us:
  • SH 32011 Yakovlev Yak-3 "Onward to Berlin!"
  • SH 32070 Tempest Mk.V "HI-TECH 2"
• Heinz Johannsen is back with his Hasegawa 1/32 P-47D.
• Giorgio Ghignoni returns with his Hasegawa 1/32 Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe ("Swallow").
• Warren Zoell also returns with his Revell 1/32 Messerschmitt Me 262B-1a/U1.
• Angelo Battistelli presents his Hasegawa 1/32 Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5 W. Nr.7334 "Yellow 2".
• Andrea Calebich wraps things up with his Azur 1/32 Dewoitine D.520.

Updated 4 August 2017

• Mike Dobrzelecki has posted a tribute to his late brother Ron in the forums.
• AOA Decals has announced a new set of Intruder decals: VA-65 A-6 Intruders (1960s-90s).
• Mike Swinburne reviews a pair of new items from Aviattic:
  • 1/32 Fokker "Streaked" Camouflage Decal Sheets
  • ATTRES 004 1/32 Fokker Dr.I Cowling
• Mitko Nikitov reviews Mission Models Acrylic Paints.
• Andrew Birnie reviews ICM 32001: 1/32 Polikarpov I-16 Type 24.
• Michael Rohde is back with his Hasegawa 1/32 Kawasaki Ki-61-1 Hien.
• Giorgio Ghignoni debuts with his Hasegawa 1/32 Fw 190D-9 "Papagei Staffel".
• William Lawlor presents his Hasegawa 1/32 P-40E.
• Jorge Oppenheimer wraps things up with his MRC 1/35 OH-58D Kiowa.

Updated 29 July 2017

• We've just learned the sad news that LSP member Ron Dobrzelecki has passed away, due to complications following a heart attack. Ron was intermittently active here on LSP, and had a special love for resin and vac kits. Vale Ron.
• Lukgraph has announced that its Lublin RXIIID kit is now available.
• RB Productions has released some new I.A.R.80 decals.
• Russell Bucy builds a pair of Roden 1/32 Fokker Triplanes.
• Mark McAllister is back with his HpH Models 1/32 SBC2 Helldiver.
• Paul Ward debuts with his Tamiya 1/32 F-4J Phantom.
• William Lawlor presents his Silver Wings 1/32 P-6E Hawk.
• Martin Hatala wraps things up with his Hasegawa 1/32 P-40E, White 36, 191 IAP VVS KBF.

Updated 26 July 2017

• ModelMaker has released a 1/24 Spitfire Rotol four blade propeller set.
• Hasegawa is set to re-release its 1/32 Storch kit as 08250 1/32 Fieseler Fi 156C Storch "Schlachtgeschwader 1" Limited Edition.
• Master Details is having a Christmas in July sale.
• Noy's Miniatures has sent in some information regarding its IDF/AF HAS & Taxiway bases.
• Russell Bucy returns with his Hasegawa 1/32 "Really George" F-104C Starfighter.
• Luc Janssen is back with his Trumpeter 1/32 A-7E Corsair.
• Mustafa Alptürk debuts with his Tamiya 1/32 Tamiya F4U-1A, Lt. I.C. Kepford.
• Tolga Ulgur presents his Hasegawa 1/32 Spitfire Mk Va “Douglas Bader”.
• Don Hamade wraps things up with his Italeri 1/32 F-104J JASDF.

Updated 20 July 2017

• Fisher Model & Pattern is having a 20% off sale.
• My new company, KLP Publishing, has just announced its second title, Building Mac’s Bird Dog in 1/32 Scale: A Scale Tribute to Macaulay “Mac” Cottrell.
• Wingnut Wings has announced that the Albatros D.V/D.Va “Jasta 5” Green Tail Trilogy set is now available for pre-order, with shipping from Monday 24 July 2017.
• It appears that the ICM 1/32 I-16 Type 24 kit is now available.
• Russell Bucy returns with his Dragon 1/35 V2/A4 Rocket.
• Nicolas Renoult is back with his Special Hobby 1/32 Hawker Tempest Mk V.
• Warren Zoell debuts with his Wingnut Wings 1/32 Felixstowe F.2A "Early".
• Tristan Estoppey presents his Hasegawa 1/32 Fw 190D-9 "Schwarz 14 + I" 10./JG2, April 1945.
• Miloslav Hraban wraps things up with his Tamiya 1/32 F4U-1A Corsair BuNo. 55995, Lt Ira C Kepford.

Updated 12 July 2017

• Valiant Wings Publishing has announced that Airframe Extra No 8 - Air War Over Italy is Coming....
• Mike Swinburne reviews a series of Spitfire conversion and correction sets from Jim Brown:
  • 1/32 Spitfire Mk XIVe / Mk XVIIIe Conversion
  • 1/32 Seafire Mk XV Conversion
  • 1/32 Spitfire Mk IIa Correction Set (for Revell)
• Russell Bucy returns with his Academy 1/32 "Export" Nieuport 17s.
• Jean Bayle is back with his Italeri 1/32 Mirage IIIC.
• Bob Laskodi also returns with his Hasegawa 1/32 Fw 190A-5.
• Tom Probert presents his Revell 1/32 MiG-29G 'Polish Air Force'.
• Miloslav Hraban wraps things up with his Trumpeter 1/32 F4F-3 Wildcat E.H. "Butch" O'Hare.

Updated 8 July 2017

• I'm pleased to announce that our next Group Build, Stars and Bars: 70 Years of the USAF, is now underway! The theme covers any LSP kit in USAF markings, post-September 18th 1947 to the present day. Join the fun if you can!
• Lukgraph has announced the availability of its 1/32 scale Lublin RXIIID kit.
• Eagle Editions is having a Not going to Omaha Nats IPMS sale.
• AOA Decals has announced a set of USMC F-4B Phantom decals (Vietnam), set for an August release.
• Kevin Futter reviews the HK Models 1/32 de Havilland Mosquito Mk IX/XVI.
• Mike Swinburne reviews the HpH Models 32042R: 1/32 Aviatik (Berg) D.I.
• Russell Bucy returns with his Roden 1/32 Siemens Schuckert Werke DIII.
• Jan Goormans is back with his Tamiya 1/32 Spitfire Mk IXe High Back Conversion.
• Angelo Battistelli also returns with his Hasegawa 1/32 Bf 109G-10/R3.
• Kent Karlsen presents his amazing Wingnut Wings 1/32 S.E.5a Diorama.
• John Bardwell wraps things up with his Hasegawa 1/32 A-4C Conversion.

Updated 30 June 2017

• I'm pleased to announce that our next Group Build will be Stars and Bars: 70 Years of the USAF. The theme will cover any LSP kit in USAF markings, post-September 18th 1947 to the present day. It will commence at the end of the current Civil GB in a couple of days' time, so get planning!
• Valiant Wings Publishing has sent in some sample pages for Airframe & Miniature No 10-The DH Mosquito Pt 2.
• In the forums, member RBrown has posted some ICM I-16 Type 24 CAD Images.
• AoA Decals has released a small sheet for F-4J Phantom VMFA-334 Falcons (Vietnam/Japan).
• DACO Products has finished and posted the sprue layout for its upcoming 1/32 Fouga Magister kit.
• Mike O'Leary reviews the Revell-Germany 1/32 UH-72 Lakota.
• Carl Kung reviews the Shadow Hobby Thinnerline Circle Cutter.
• Russell Bucy has sent in around 37 photos of his trip to the The McChord Field WA Outdoor Air Park.
• Warren Zoell is back with his Trumpeter 1/24 Mitsubishi A6M2b Type 21 Zero.
• Andrea Calebich returns with his Trumpeter 1/32 Bf 109E-4 Trop.
• Collin Tatusko also returns with his Trumpeter 1/32 P-47D Razorback.
• Peter Gregor debuts with his Academy 1/32 F-16I SUFA.
• Tony Jones wraps things up with his Hasegawa 1/32 P-40E.

Updated 22 June 2017

• Lemkits is developing a 1:32 Focke-Wulf P VII "Flitzer".
• DN Models has released a Mil Mi-8 / Mi-17 1/35 Mask set for the Trumpeter kit.
• Mike Swinburne reviews the Aviattic ATTRES 031 German Pilot Standing, Hands On Hips.
• Russell Bucy returns with his Hobbycraft 1/32 Sopwith Camel - William Barker's B6313.
• Heinz Johannsen is back with his Trumpeter 1/32 Bf 109 In Flight.
• Michael Rohde debuts with an extensive article on building his Hasegawa 1/32 Boeing P-12E.
• Angelo Battistelli also debuts with his Trumpeter 1/32 Bf 109G-6.
• Bogdan Żołnierowicz presents his Trumpeter 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk. Vb Floatplane.
• Daniel David wraps things up with his HobbyBoss 1/32 Seafire L Mk.2C Conversion.

Updated 17 June 2017

• Valiant Wings Publishing has extended and enhanced its pre-order offer for Airframe & Miniature No 10-The DH Mosquito Pt 2.
• Mike Swinburne reviews the Aviattic ATTRES 031 German Pilot Standing, Hands On Hips.
• Mitko Nikitov reviews the Sparmax MAX 4 Airbrush.
• The next kit in our Kit Database that we'd like to highlight is the Kitty Hawk 1/32 Vought OS2U-1 Kingfisher.
• Rodney Williams returns with his swansong article, entitled Repairing Broken Models.
  Rodney is now in his 80s, and has retired from active modelling. But over the years he has contributed more than 80 articles to LSP, and I'd like to take this opportunity to thank him for those contributions, and wish him well in his modelling retirement.
• Heinz Johannsen is back with his Italeri 1/32 F-104 In Flight.
• Miloslav Hraban also returns with his Special Hobby 1/32 IAR 81C Slt.Av. Mircea Teodorescu.
• Marc Marchal presents his Wingnut Wings 1/32 Ninak.
• Alain Personeni wraps things up again with his Trumpeter 1/32 Bf 109G-2.

Updated 9 June 2017

• AIMS has relaunched its Mistel 1 set, this time with the bulged Bf 109 canopy moulded in clear resin.
• Master Details has released a U.S. Air Force Jet Pilot in solid metal.
• Kevin Futter reviews two new lozenge decals sheets from Wingnut Wings:
  • 30021: 1/32 4 Colour Upper Lozenge Decals
  • 30022: 1/32 4 Colour Lower Lozenge Decals
• The next kit in our Kit Database that we'd like to highlight is the Revell-Germany 1/32 Junkers Ju 87D Stuka.
• Larry Trout returns with his Wingnut Wings 1/32 Albatros D.Va (OAW).
• Michał Jurczak is back with his Revell 1/32 Me 262B-1/U-1 "Red 10".
• Simon Turnock debuts with his Hasegawa 1/32 Fw 190A-5 "White 1".
• Miloslav Hraban also returns with his Hasegawa 1/32 J2M3 Raiden 302FG.
• Andre Dorion presents his RB Productions 1/32 MXY-7 Ohka Type 22.
• Anthony Galbraith built this Tamiya 1/32 Desert Spitfire with his 14-year-old son Cameron.
• Christian Huester wraps things up again with his Trumpeter 1/32 MiG-23 MLD Flogger K Iraqi Air Force.

Updated 3 June 2017

• Our newest Group Build, Clear the Shelf of Doom, is now open for business!
• It seems that now is the time for anniversary sales! Plenty of bargains to be had:
  • Lucky Model is having a 20%-off anniversary sale
  • HobbyLink Japan is having a 20th anniversary sale
  • Barracuda Studios is having a ninth anniversary sale
• Flying Leathernecks has several new 1/32 scale decal sheets on the way.
• The latest sets from AIMS (Ju 88 Rüstsatz B2 & Ju 88 Tail Wheel Bay) are now available.
• Kevin Futter reviews the Wingnut Wings #32067: 1/32 Fokker D.VII (Fok) "Early" kit.
• The next kit in our Kit Database that we'd like to highlight is the Revell-Germany 1/32 Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9 (Late).
• Warren Zoell returns with his MikroMir 1/32 Fokker E.V/D.VIII.
• Jim Brown sends in his Revell 1/32 Spitfire Mk XIV Conversion, built using his own commercially available conversion set.
• Russell Bucy debuts with his Hasegawa 1/32 F4B-4 on Carrier Flight Deck Outrigger.
• Jean Bayle also returns with his Trumpeter 1/32 Douglas AD-4 Skyraider.
• Mike Norris presents his Special Hobby 1/32 Nieuport 11.
• Christian Huester wraps things up with his Tamiya 1/32 F-14D Super Tomcat.

Updated 31 May 2017

• I'm pleased to announce that our next Group Build, due to start in the next day or so, will be called Clear the Shelf of Doom, and the theme will be to finish some of those builds that have been hanging about in a dejected state. So, check out your shelf of doom, and start planning!
• Paul Fisher has announced that he is planning a A-1E / AD-5 Skyraider conversion.
• Iain Ogilvie reviews the Special Hobby SH32068 IAR-81C "Romanian Defender" kit.
• Mike O'Leary reviews the Revell-Germany 0485 Eurofighter Typhoon "Twin Seater" kit.
• The next kit in our Kit Database that we'd like to highlight is the Hasegawa 1/32 Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8.
• Suresh Nathan returns with his Revell 1/32 P-40E, AVG China, “TIGER 104”.
• Chris Becker is back with his Tamiya 1/32 Spitfire Mk VIII RAAF.
• Sergio Kieffer debuts with his Tamiya 1/32 F-14 Tomcat in Iranian Colours.
• Tony O'Toole also returns with his Revell 1/32 Spitfire Mk IX- 322 Sqn R.Netherlands East Indies AF.
• Dejan Lukic presents his Hasegawa 1/32 Ki-61.
• Jan Gabauer wraps things up with his Lukgraph 1/32 Vought SBU-1 Corsair, VS-42.

Updated 29 May 2017

• Mooose Republic Decals has announced 1/32 Swedish J30 Mosquito, J33 Venom and J34 Hunter decals.
• Kevin Futter reviews Airframe Extra No. 7: The Suez Crisis, from Valiant Wings Publishing.
• Karim Bibi returns with his Tamiya 1/32 Tamiya F4U-1 "Arkansas Traveler".
• Henrik Redin is back with his Revell 1/32 Focke Wulf Fw 190F-8.
• Jens Jensen debuts with his Dragon/Cyber Hobby 1/32 Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4, JG53.
• Mike Offutt also returns with his Hasegawa 1/32 Bf 109G-6, 2./JG 52, "Black 5".
• Daniel David presents his Montex 1/32 Yak-1b.
• Peter Hofer wraps things up with his Wingnut Wings 1/32 Sopwith Triplane F4 - Frankreich 1917.

Updated 26 May 2017

• Kitty Hawk Model has sent in some CAD images from the company's upcoming 1/32 F-5E/F kit.
• HpH Models has now released its 1/32 Aviatik Berg D.I and 1/18 Aviatik Berg D.1 (Austro Daimler) kits.
• Speaking of HpH Models, Mirek has posted some update photos on the Tigercat in the forums.
• LEF Productions has released a set of 1/32 SU-27/UB/30 Weighted Wheels.
• Cuong Nguyen returns with his Hasegawa 1/32 Nakajima Ki-43 II (Oscar).
• Tony O'Toole is back with his Revell Spitfire Mk IX Converted into a Mk.VIII of 79 Sqn RAAF.
• Mark Jackson debuts with his Academy 1/32 F-16CG.
• Markus Breier also returns with his Tamiya 1/32 F-16CM 55th FS "Operation Unified Protector 2011".
• Miloslav Hraban presents his Tamiya 1/32 F4U-1 Corsair BuNo 02324 No.10 "Gus's Gopher".
• Bob Laskodi wraps things up with his Hasegawa 1/32 Nakajima Ki-84 Type 4 Fighter Hayate (Frank).

Updated 20 May 2017

• I'm pleased to announce that I've launched my own modelling-related eBook publishing business, called KLP Publishing. The first title will be launching soon! Please check out either the website or the Facebook page for more details.
• Sprue Brothers is having a Spring Dragon and CyberHobby kit blow out.
• Cees Broere returns with his Hasegawa 1/32 Dutch P-40E.
• Simon Oakes is back with his Revell 1/32 BAe Hawek T.1A.
• Lefteris Legatos debuts with his Academy 1/32 F-16i Sufa.
• John Bardwell also returns with his Hasegawa 1/32 P-40F Conversion.
• Yrjo Knuuttila presents his HK Models 1/32 B-17G-65-B0 "D-Day Doll" April 1945.
• John Smith wraps things up with his Wingnut Wings 1/32 Fokker E.III Richthofen.