LSP Group Builds!
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- Nocturnal Activities - this runs from 1 June 2022 until 30 November 2022.
- The Mighty Eighth over Europe - this runs from 1 March 2022 until 31 August 2022.
Updated 26 June 2022
- KLP Publishing has announced that Building the Kitty Hawk HH-60G Pave Hawk in 1/35 Scale by Pete Fleischmann is now available.
- AIMS has announced 32P036: Spitfire Mk II top engine cowl.
- Jetmads has announced that 1/32 X-3 "Stiletto" reservations are now open.
- Quinta Studio has released QD32034: F-15C 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (Tamiya).
- Red Fox Studio has released RFSQS-32078: Curtiss Hawk 81-A2 Quick Set 3D Acrylic Instrument Panel.
- DB Model Kits has announced a de Havilland DH.103 Hornet & Sea Hornet in 1/32.
- Kevin Williams reviews Lockheed Tristar, from Air World.
- Olivier Barles returns with his Revell 1/32 He 162 Salamander.
- Przemysław Litewka presents his Lukgraph 1/32 Lloyd C.V.
Updated 18 June 2022
- Model Monkey has posted test shot images of its Beaufighter observer's station set.
- ICM has announced that 32038: DH. 82A Tiger Moth with bombs will be available soon [Facebook link].
- ICM has also published an animated build sequence video for its upcoming Yak-9T kit.
- Quinta Studio has released QD32033: F-14D 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (Trumpeter).
- Yahu Models has announced YMA3272: P-40 B/C (GWH) innstrument panel [Facebook link].
- Callsign Glou has announced a P&W R-985 Wasp Junior in 1/32 scale [Facebook link].
- R2 Miniatures has released a 1/32 U.S. Navy pilot set [Facebook link].
- Gaspatch Models has released 1/32 British Wicker seats WWI [Facebook link].
- Lukgraph has released new German "lozenge" linen decals [Facebook link].
- Kevin Williams reviews a pair of new books from Avonmore:
- Luc Janssen presents his Revell 1/32 Spitfire IX.
Updated 12 June 2022
- Model Monkey has announced that its Beaufighter observer's station set is nearly ready.
- Valiant Wings Publishing has sent in some sample pages from Airframe Album No. 18, The Fairey Firefly: A Detailed Guide to the Fleet Air Arm's Versatile Monoplane.
- Scaleworx Resin Models has announced a 1/32 Mirage F1.CZ complete resin kit.
- Quinta Studio has released QD35049: UH-1C 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (Academy).
- Copper State Models has published an update regarding its 1/32 Bristol Scout C kit [Facebook link].
- RESIN2detail has published an update regarding its 1/32 A-26 cowl correction and upgrade [Facebook link].
- Infinity Models has published box art for its upcoming 1/32 B5N2 Kate kit [Facebook link].
- Tolga Ulgur returns with his Trumpeter 1/32 P-47D Razorback.
- Andrea Calebich presents his ICM 1/32 Fiat CR.42 (CN) Falco.
Updated 5 June 2022
- We've just launched our newest Group Build, entitled Nocturnal Activities, which will run from 1 June 2022 until 30 November 2022. Join in if you can!
- Quinta Studio has released QD32114: Ju 88A-4 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (Revell).
- DN Models has released Su-25UB Frogfoot/Rook Ukrainian Clover Camouflage Paint Mask Set 1/32.
- Videoaviation has released a 1/32 RAF Houchin 25kva GPU [Facebook link].
- Grandmodels has released two new weapons sets [Facebook links]:
- LukGraph has announced a 1/32 Hansa Brandenburg Type NW [Facebook link].
- HGW has released 124514: 1/24 Bf 109K-4 Seatbelts.
- Kokopelli Scale Design has released KSD3200012: Corsair wheel well details for the Tamiya kit.
- ResKit has announced that its F-111A Escape Pod in 1/32 scale is almost done [Facebook link].
- Dutch Decal has announced that DD32041 'Grey' (T)F-104G Starfighters KLu is coming soon [Facebook link].
- Kevin Williams has a pair of new Kagero book reviews for us:
- Thomas Christen debuts with Part 1 of his Scratchbuilt 1/12 Hurribomber.
Updated 29 May 2022
- Eagle Editions has released two new decal sheets for Bf 109s:
- Kopecky Scale Models has announced that 32030 F-16 ALQ-131 pylon is now available.
- Copper State Models has published an update on its Bristol Scout kit [Facebook link].
- Infinity Models has announced that its 1/32 Vampire DH.100 kit will be available from 10 July [Facebook link].
- Zoukei-Mura has published an update on its upcoming Bf 109G-14 kit.
- Buchon Scale Models has released a 1/24 Scale Supermarine Spitfire/Seafire entrance door.
- LukGraph has announced that its Royal Aircraft Factory BE2e/f kit is now available to pre-order [Facebook link].
- Airfix has published an update on its upcoming 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc.
- Eduard appears to have re-released its 1/32 Bf 108 kit.
- DN Models has released F-15i Ra’am Camouflage Paint Mask Set + Israeli Stars Stencils 1/32.
- Congratulations to forum member John Ballman on finishing his Revell Spitfire in the Clear the Shelf of Doom Again Group Build.
- Congratulations to forum member mc65 on finishing his Trumpeter P-51B in the The Mighty Eighth over Europe Group Build.
- Kevin Williams reviews Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) F/A-18 A/B & C/D Hornet, from HMH Publications.
- Spyros Michos returns with his Revell 1/32 Fw 109F-8.
- Bernd Willmer presents his Revell 1/32 Me 262B-1 Nightfighter.
Updated 22 May 2022
- Kopecky Scale Models has announced that 32030 F-16 ALQ-131 pylon will be available soon.
- Special Hobby has announced SH32086 AH-1G Cobra ‘Marines/US Navy’ Hi-Tech Kit.
- Infinity Models has published an update on its upcoming 1/32 Vampire DH.100 kit [Facebook link].
- 1ManArmy has released airbrush stencil masks for 1/32 Me 262 kits.
- Congratulations to forum member Michael Pattison on finishing his Trumpeter Bf 109G-4/R6 in the The Mighty Eighth over Europe Group Build.
- Kevin Williams reviews Nakajima B5N Kate, from Kagero.
- Peter Booij presents his Revell 1/32 Mirage IIIE.
Updated 15 May 2022
- KLP Publishing has announced that its next eBook title will be Building the Kitty Hawk HH-60G Pavehawk in 1/35 Scale by Pete Fleischmann.
- Valiant Wings Publishing has announced that its next publication will be Airframe Album No 18 - The Fairey Firefly.
- DN Models has released Late War Crosses for Bf 109 G/K 1/32 Mask Set.
- Buchon Scale Models has released 1/24 Scale Supermarine Spitfire/Seafire cockpit internal structure set.
- Jetmads has published an updated road map for its future kit production [Facebook link].
- Art Scale has released 1/32 B-25J Mitchell express masks for the HK Models kit [Facebook link].
- Red Fox Studio has released RFSQS-32041: F/A-18F Super Hornet (up to LOT26 version) Quick Set 3D Acrylic Instrument Panel.
- RESIN2detail has announced a landing gear upgrade and correction set for the 1/32 Hobby Boss A-26 Invader [Facebook link].
- WANDD Studio—a new firm to me—has recently released AN/ALR-69 Radar Warning Receiver and Loop Antenna LP-21-LM in 1/32 scale [Facebook link].
- Suresh Nathan presents his Hasegawa 1/32 P-47D.
Updated 8 May 2022
- Aerocraft Models has released two new 1/32 scale canopy sets for the E.E. Lightning and F/A-18F Hornet.
- DN Models has released Ukrainian Su-27 Digital Flanker Camouflage Paint Mask set 1/32.
- HpH Models has announced a new crop of 1/18 scale engine kits.
- LukGraph has announced a 1/32 Westland Wapiti IIA [Facebook link].
- RESIN2detail has announced 1/32 wing root correction set for the HobbyBoss A-26 [Facebook link].
- Callsign Glou has announced a 1/32 Laird Solution [Facebook link].
- Kevin Williams has a trio of new book reviews for us:
- The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3, from Kagero
- Luftwaffe in Colour, from Casemate Publishers
- Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, Vol. II, from Kagero
- Tolga Ulgur presents his Hasegawa 1/32 P-47D.
Updated 1 May 2022
- Kopecky Scale Models has announced that 32029 F-15E Instrument panels are ready.
- Proper Plane has released 1/24 Axial propellers [Facebook link].
- Vizimodels has announced a 1/32 Avia BH-17.
- LukGraph has announced a 1/32 Hansa Brandenburg Type NW [Facebook link].
- Halberd Models has announced a P-51C "Beguine" conversion for the Trumpeter P-51B kit [Facebook link].
- Congratulations to forum member Vince Warrington for finishing his HobbyBoss Il-2 in the Clear the Shelf of Doom Again Group Build.
- Kevin Futter reviews Airframe & Miniature No. 2: The Hawker Typhoon (Third Edition), from Valiant Wings Publishing.
- Kevin Williams reviews Guide to German Night Fighters in World War II, from Kagero.
- Thierry Laurent reviews Videoaviation 229632: 1/32 USAF Coleman MB-4 Towing Tractor.
- Przemysław Litewka presents his Wingnut Wings 1/32 Jeannin Stahltaube.
Updated 24 April 2022
- KLP Publishing has announced that Building the Italeri CF-104 Starfighter in 1/32 Scale, by Chuck Sawyer, is now available.
- airscale has just launched a new range of fabric seat belt sets in 1/24 and 1/32 scales.
- Grandmodels has announced that it has 1/32 MICA EM/IR with 2266 launchers in progress [Facebook link].
- 1ManArmy is a relatively new vendor producing tiny laser-cut stencil masks. They specialise in 1/32 scale, so check out the full product line on their website.
- Kevin Williams reviews Fighters of the 8th Air Force, from Histoire & Collections.
- Thierry Laurent reviews AIMS Recce Spitfire Conversion Sets.
- Olivier Barles presents his Trumpeter 1/32 P-51B Mustang.
Updated 17 April 2022
- airscale has released some new LSP sets:
- Congratulations to forum member denders for finishing his Trumpeter F-105G in the Clear the Shelf of Doom Again Group Build.
- Luc Janssen returns with his Trumpeter 1/32 F-14D Tomcat.
- Angelo Moneta presents his Monogram 1/24 Phantom Huey.
Updated 10 April 2022
- Valiant Wings Publishing has announced that Airframe & Miniature Nos 5 and 11 are Coming Back.
- Reedoak has released an RAF Caribbean pilot.
- Quinta Studio has announced two new LSP sets:
- Red Fox Studio has released RFSQS-24002: Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat Quick Set 3D Acrylic Instrument Panel.
- RESIN2detail has released two new sets for the Fly J-29 Tunnan kits:
- Buchon Scale Models has released three new sets for 1/24 scale Spitfires:
- Kevin Williams reviews Polish Fighter Colours 1939-1947 Vol. 2, from MMP/Stratus.
- Luc Janssen returns with his Trumpeter 1/32 P-47D Bubbletop.
- Angelo Moneta presents his HpH 1/32 PBY-5A Catalina Cutaway.
Updated 2 April 2022
- Zoukei-Mura has announced a 1/32 Kawasaki Ki-100-I Type 5.
- KLP Publishing is having a 20% off 5th Anniversary Sale.
- Eagle Editions has released Wings of the Black Cross Number Twelve.
- Synthetic Ordnance Works has released A-4E/F Skyhawk landing gear for the Trumpeter and Hasegawa kits.
- Aerocraft Models has released 1/32 Ju-88 canopies and exhaust shrouds and 1/24 Hawker Typhoon canopy.
- Flying Leathernecks Decals has released FL32-2008: ATARS Conversion for Academy F/A-18D.
- Flying Leathernecks Decals has also released FL32-2009: F/A-18A/B/C/D wheels, & FL32-2010: corrected pitot tubes for F/A-18A-D, F-14, A-7, F-8E.
- DN Models has released Arado Ar 196 “Shark” Insignia & Numbers – WWII Bulgarian NAVY Paint Mask Set 1/32.
- Aviattic has announced ATT24010 (Meng kit) Fokker F.I/DR.I serial numbers, stencils, weights tables, propeller decals etc.
- Kevin Futter reviews Airframe & Miniature No. 18: The North American P-51D/K Mustang, from Valiant Wings Publishing.
- Iain Ogilvie has a trio of new Tiger Moth-related reviews for us:
- Kevin Williams reviews 5014: PZL P.11c, from Kagero.
- Patrizio Zecchin presents his Scratchbuilt 1/16th Macchi C.205 Veltro.
Updated 27 March 2022
- Dana Bell has published a guide to the many revisions to the F4U-1 family's cockpits.
- Barracuda Studios has released a 1/32 F4U-1A/D Corsair Seat with US Type Belts.
- Synthetic Ordnance Works has announced A-4E/F Skyhawk landing gear for the Trumpeter and Hasegawa kits will be available 1 April, 2022.
- Takom has announced both a new 1/35 V1 Flying Bomb kit and an accompanying V1 Flying Bomb launch site kit [Facebook links].
- Yahu Models has released a new instrument panel set for the Hasegawa J2M Raiden kit [Facebook link].
- Buchon Scale Models has released a 1/24 scale Spitfire Undercarriage conversion kit [Facebook link].
- Aviattic has announced a range of control sticks for Fokker Dr.I kits [Facebook link].
- Iain Ogilvie has a trio of new reviews for us:
- Mathieu Duvivier presents his Tamiya 1/32 P-51D Mustang.
Updated 20 March 2022
- Synthetic Ordnance Works has announced modified P-40 landing gear for the Hasegawa kits.
- DN Models has announced a 1/32 scale version of its Ghost Of Kyiv MiG-29 set.
- Zoukei-Mura has published some preview images of its impending Bf 109G-14 kit [Facebook link].
- Kevin Futter reviews Airframe & Miniature No. 17: The Messerschmitt Bf 110, from Valiant Wings Publishing.
- Kevin Williams reviews F-15 Eagle: Undefeated 4th Generation Super-Fighter, from Mortons Books Ltd.
- Bruce Crosby returns with his HK Models 1/32 Do 335.
- Dariusz Kowalczuk also returns with his Trumpeter 1/32 Su-25.
- Tolga Ulgur presents his Dragon/Cyber Hobby 1/32 Bf 110D.
Updated 12 March 2022
- Our valued sponsor Archer Fine Transfers has just launched a 5-day, 25% off sale.
- While not strictly LSP-related, Inside the Armour has announced a Models for Ukraine Book, the profits from which go to Humanitarian Charities to help refugees and civilians in the Ukraine.
- Cooper State Models has announced that 32007 Bristol Scout (type C) in 1/32 scale is currently in development [Facebook link].
- DayGlo Models has announced that its 1/32 scale SF-260 kit is now available [Facebook link].
- Reedoak has released a U.S. Navy female pilot.
- Videoaviation has announced that its 1/32 Coleman MB4 towing tractor is now available.
- Kopecky Scale Models has announced that its 32028 F-15 Eagle Wheelbays set is now available.
- Congratulations to member scott_t for finishing his Tamiya Spitfire Mk VIII in the Clear the Shelf of Doom Again Group Build.
- Iain Ogilvie reviews Flying Start Models FLS32027 Slingsby T.31B TX3 Cadet Glider (with spoilers).
- Ray Peterson reviews LEM Kits 32031: Blohm & Voss P.212.03.
- Kevin Williams reviews Pacific Profiles: Volume Five, from Avonmore Books.
- Tolga Ulgur presents his Hasegawa 1/32 P-40E Warhawk.
Updated 6 March 2022
- We've just launched our newest Group Build, entitled The Mighty Eighth over Europe, which will run from 1 March 2022 until 31 August 2022. Join in if you can!
- Trumpeter has announced a 1/32 scale F-35C for release in April.
- Aerotech (Marsh Models) has announced an Me 209V1 in 1/32 for release later in 2022.
- Aviattic has announced ATT32364 Fokker DVII "F" Ukrainien Galician Army, September 1919.
- Congratulations to members Dart_Schatten, Dragon, themongoose, DonH, Fanes, and mydesign for completing their respective builds in the now-finished The Blue Box of Happiness Group Build.
- Thierry Laurent has put together an Academy 1/35 AH-1Z Tweak List.
- Kevin Williams reviews two new books from HMH Publications:
- Witaliy Zaborowskiy presents his Special Hobby 1/32 Ki-27 Otsu.
Updated 27 February 2022
- Aerotech (Marsh Models) has released its AT32010 Macchi M67 kit.
- Jetmads has announced an F-22A Raptor in 1/32 scale [Facebook link].
- Reedoak has released another French modern pilot.
- Congratulations to Peter Booij for completing his Revell Mirage III for The Blue Box of Happiness Group Build.
- Kevin Williams reviews Normandie-Niemen, from Editions Heimdal.
- Luc Janssen returns with his HK Models 1/32 B-25H Mitchell.
- John Irwin debuts with his Hasegawa 1/32 P-47D Thunderbolt.
Updated 20 February 2022
- Fly has announced that its SAAB J-29B and J-29F kits are now available.
- airscale has released some new metallic placard and data plate decal sets.
- DN Models has released F-16I Sufa / F-16D Barkeet Camo Paint Masks.
- fündekals has released two new LSP sets:
- Videoaviation has announced a 1/32 scale Coleman tractor [Facebook link].
- Olivier Barles returns with his Revell (ICM) 1/32 Gladiator Mk II.
- Suresh Nathan presents his Hasegawa 1/32 Ki-84 Frank.
Updated 13 February 2022
- Reedoak has announced an '80s & '90s U.S. Navy shooter figure.
- Quinta Studio has announced two new LSP sets:
- HMH Publications has announced two new books covering the Sukhoi Su-22 Fitter and the T-6 Harvard / Texan.
- Andrea Calebich returns with his Copper State Models 1/32 Nieuport XVII (Late).
- Boyd Waechter also returns with his Infinity Models 1/32 Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver.
- John Stambaugh presents his Cyber-Hobby (Dragon) 1/32 Bf 109E-7.
Updated 6 February 2022
- Special Hobby has announced a 1/32 Manshu Ki-79 'Japanese Trainer'.
- Iconicair has announced a 25-unit re-run of its Supermarine Attacker kit.
- Quinta Studio has announced two new LSP sets:
- Yahu Models has released a pair of new LSP instrument panel sets [Facebook link].
- Netanel Deri has released 1/32 AH-1G Cobra stencils for ICM kits.
- AIMS has announced that its 1/32 JG 54 Vol.1 decals are now available.
- Reedoak has released a U.S. Navy female pilot figure.
- HMH Publications has announced a new series covering the Spitfire Mk IX & Mk XVI.
- Aerocraft Models has announced two new LSP sets:
- Kopecky Scale Models has released several new F-15 sets.
- Lemkits has announced that its 1/32 Sukhoi Su-2 is now available.
- Red Fox Studio has released RFSQS-32083: F-5F Tiger II Quick Set 3D Acrylic Instrument Panel.
- Grandmodels has released a 1/32 NSI Intake for the TAMYIA F-16CJ.
- Kevin Williams reviews four new books for us:
- Luftwaffe Victory Markings: 1939-45, from Casemate Publishers
- Pacific Profiles: Volume Four, from Avonmore Books.
- Macchi C.202 Folgore, from MMP/Stratus.
- Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, from Air World.
- Andrew Birnie reviews Zoukei-Mura SWS04: North American Mustang P-51D.
- Andrew Birnie also reviews Copper State Models 32006: Caudron G.III.
- Miloslav Hraban returns with his Zoukei-Mura 1/32 Ta 152H-1.
- Fernando Garcia debuts with his Trumpeter 1/32 MiG-3.
- Tolga Ulgur presents his Hasegawa 1/32 P-40N.
Updated 10 January 2022
- Revell has announced an all-new 1/32 scale Hawker Hurricane Mk IIb.
- Airfix has announced an all-new 1/24 scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc.
- Infinity Models has published its release schedule for 2022/23.
- Olivier Barles presents his Hasegawa 1/32 Ki-84 Frank.
Updated 2 January 2022
- Kopecky Scale Models has announced that it has 1/32 Modern F-15E wheels in development [Facebook link].
- Proper Plane has announced 2 different propellers for new CSM 1/32 Caudron G.III [Facebook link].
- Red Fox Studio has announced two new LSP sets:
- RESIN2detail has released 1/32 Helldiver Main Wheel upgrade set (Diamond Tread) for Infinity 3201 [Facebook link].
- Takom has announced a Focke-Achgelis Fa 330 in 1/16 scale [Facebook link].
- Thierry Laurent reviews the One Man Model 1/32 P-3C Orion.
- Paolo Totaro presents his ICM 1/32 I-16 Type 10.
Updated 28 December 2021
- This will be our last update for 2021, so on behalf of staff and members here at LSP, we wish you a Happy New Year, and all the best for 2022!
- Guntower Models has announced a 1/35 scale Kamov Ka-26 [Facebook link].
- ICM has announced a set of USAAF Pilots 1944-1945 [Facebook link].
- HGW has released seat belts for the P-40 Tomahawk in 1/32 scale.
- Kevin Williams reviews Panavia Tornado, from Kagero.
- Iain MacKenzie debuts with his Hasegawa 1/32 Fw 190A-6, Converted to an A-6/R11.
- Mike Tipping presents his Tamiya 1/32 A6M2, Converted to a A6M2-N Rufe.
Updated 19 December 2021
- This will be our last update before Christmas, so for those of you who celebrate it, on behalf of staff and members here at LSP, we wish you all the best of the season!
- Valiant Wings Publishing has announced a third edition of Airframe & Miniature No.2, The Hawker Typhoon – A Complete Guide To The RAF’s Classic Ground-Attack Fighter.
- Metallic Details has released seven new LSP sets:
- Copper State Models has announced that it will start shipping Caudron G.III pre-orders next week [Facebook link].
- HGW has released seat belts for the F6F Hellcat in 1/32 scale.
- Art Scale has released paint masks for the 1/32 Curtiss 81-A2 AVG [Facebook link].
- Jan Loubser debuts with his Airfix 1/24 Bf 109E-4.
- Peter White returns with his Trumpeter 1/32 SBD-3 Dauntless.
- Tolga Ulgur presents his Special Hobby 1/32 Tempest V.
Updated 12 December 2021
- Our valued sponsor HobbyLink Japan has just launched its Holiday Shipping event.
- KLP Publishing has announced that its next title will be Building the Italeri CF-104 Starfighter in 1/32 Scale, by Chuck Sawyer.
- Lukgraph has announced a 1/32 Royal Aircraft Factory BE2c kit [Facebook link].
- DN Models has released Arctic Splinter Camo Paint Masks for F/A-18 Hornet Aggressor 1/32.
- airscale has announced a new photo-etched cockpit set for the HobbyBoss 1/18 Fw 190.
- Infinity Models has published test shot sprues of its upcoming de Havilland Vampire kit.
- Fly has published test shot photos of its upcoming 1/32 SAAB J-29 [Facebook link].
- Jetmads has announced a 1/32 FH-1 Phantom [Facebook link].
- Phase Hangar Resin has announced 1/32 A-10 pylons for release early next year [Facebook link].
- RESIN2detail has announced that its 1/32 Helldiver cockpit will be going into production soon [Facebook link].
- Andrew Birnie reviews Building the Revell P-51D-5NA in 1/32 Scale, from KLP Publishing.
- Michał Jurczak returns with his Revell 1/32 Spitfire IX Converted to a VIII.
- Olivier Barles also returns with his Special Hobby 1/32 Whirlwind.
- Martin Kurz presents his Trumpeter 1/32 P-40E.
Updated 5 December 2021
- It is with some sadness that we report the passing of scale modeller and industry stalwart Mike McEvoy. Many of you will remember Mike for his Tailpiece articles in Alan W. Hall's Scale Aircraft Modelling magazine. Vale Mike.
- We've just launched our latest Group Build, entitled Clear the Shelf of Doom Again! If you have any old, unfinished LSP builds lying around, join in!
- KLP Publishing has announced that Building the Revell Me 262B-1/U1 Nachtjäger in 1/32 Scale, by John Kim, is now available.
- Lukgraph has announced that its Lloyd C.V kit is now available to pre-order.
- Quinta Studio has released QD32086: F-5E-3/RF-5E 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (for KittyHawk kit).
- Red Fox Studio has released two new instrument panel sets:
- Border Model has published test shot photos of its upcoming 1/35 Stuka [Facebook link].
- Master Model has released an air cooler set for the IBG P-11c [Facebook link].
- Buchon Scale Models has published the parts breakdown for the nose section of its 1/24 Spitfire Mk IX conversion set [Facebook link].
- Kevin Williams reviews three new books for us:
- Aircraft in Detail 020: Sukhoi Su-35S, Flanker E, from HMH Publications
- Pacific Adversaries, Volume Four, from Avonmore Books.
- Finnish & German Seaplane Colours: Finland 1922-1945, from MMP/Stratus.
- Olivier Barles returns with his Hasegawa 1/32 Ki-43.
- Pascal Wilb presents his Trumpeter 1/32 P-47D Razorback.
Updated 28 November 2021
- Flying Leathernecks Decals has released two new products:
- Lukgraph has announced that its Lloyd C.V kit will be available to pre-order next week [Facebook link].
- Copper State Models has published a second-generation test shot of its upcoming 1/32 Caudron G.III kit [Facebook link].
- Red Fox Studio has released 5 new LSP instrument panel sets [Facebook link].
- Yahu Models has announced two new instrument panels [Facebook links]:
- Kevin Williams reviews Fokker F.I/Dr.I, from Albatros Productions.
- Kevin Williams also reviews Lavochkin La-5, from Kagero.
- Suresh Nathan presents his HobbyBoss 1/32 Il-2 Sturmovik on Skiis.
Updated 21 November 2021
- KLP Publishing has announced that Building the Wingnut Wings Albatros D.Va in 1/32 Scale, by Karim Bibi, is now available.
- Aviattic has announced a 1/32 Pfalz D.VIII multi-media kit [Facebook link].
- HGW has released 135306: Bf 109G-6 - Seatbelts 1/35.
- Kotare Models has published a new CAD image showing the parts breakdown for its upcoming Spitfire Mk I kit [Facebook link].
- RESIN2detail has announced a new cockpit super-detail set for the 1/32 Infinity Helldiver SB2C-4 [Facebook link].
- Kopecky Scale Models has announced that set 32019 Rafael Python 4/5 will begin shipping next week.
- Kevin Williams reviews Mitsubishi A5M Claude, from Kagero.
- Mike Maben returns with his Pacific Coast Models 1/32 Macchi MC.200 Saetta.
- Olivier Barles presents his Dragon/Cyber Hobby 1/32 Bf 109E-3.
Updated 13 November 2021
- KLP Publishing has announced that its next Build Guide will be Building the Revell Me 262B-1/U-1 Nachtjäger in 1/32 Scale, by John Kim.
- HK Models has announced O1E038: Avro Lancaster B Mk I Special "Grand Slam" [Facebook link].
- Eagle Editions has announced 3 new early P-40 decal sets in 1/32 scale:
- Zoukei-Mura has updated its Old Man Blog with details about its upcoming Bf 109G-14 kit.
- Quinta Studio has released QD32037: F-4J 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (for Tamiya kit).
- AIMS has announced 1/32 Tiger Moth details for ICM kit
- Infinity Models has released INF3202: SB2C-4 Helldiver "Atlantic scheme".
- Kopecky Scale Models has released 3 new pylon sets for the F-15.
- Reedoak has announced more new Tomcat pilots, from 1989-98, and 1998-2004.
- DN Models has released Anniversary Tiger Head & Insignia Su-25K / Su-25UBK Bulgarian Air Force Paint Mask Set.
- All Scale Kits has released 3 new modern Russian pilot figures.
- Legend has also released 2 new aircrew sets:
- Brengun has released BRL32045: Rutan Quickie.
- Paolo Totaro presents his Kitty Hawk 1/32 F-86K.
Updated 7 November 2021
- Border Model has released a statement about the legal situation regarding its Lancaster kit [Facebook link].
- HpH Models has released its DC-3 Dakota kit.
- AIMS has announced the following new LSP sets:
- ASK has released a set of canopy and wheel masks for the Hasegawa Ki-84.
- Tolga Ulgur returns with his Hasegawa 1/32 P-40N.
- Andrea Calebich aslo returns with his Trumpeter 1/32 MiG-3.
- Miloslav Hraban presents his Special Hobby 1/32 P-39Q.
Updated 31 October 2021
- Lukgraph has announced that a Lloyd C.V 1/32 scale kit is coming soon [Facebook link].
- Jetmads has announced that it is working on a 1/32 SAAB Draken kit [Facebook link].
- Italeri has announced that its Tornado ECR (2517) will begin shipping in the next few days [Facebook link].
- Quinta Studio has released two new LSP sets:
- RESIN2detail has released two new LSP sets:
- Valiant Wings Publishing has announced that its forthcoming P-51D/K book has been increased by 16 pages to 272, with a new publication date of November 30th. the pre-order offer will now be extended to publication date.
- Kevin Williams reviews North American Aviation P-51D/K Mustang, Rediscovered, from MMP/Stratus.
- Kevin Futter reviews Airframe Album No. 4: The Whirlwind (Second Edition), from Valiant Wings Publishing.
- Thierry Laurent reviews Walk Around FOUGA MAGISTER, from Stampe & Vertongen Museum.
- Ray Peterson reviews JetMADS 303701: 1/32 SAAB JA 37 Viggen.
- Barry Numerick debuts with his MiniArt 1/35 Triebflügel.
Updated 24 October 2021
- Quinta Studio has released QD32072: Su-27UB 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (for Trumpeter kit).
- Videoaviation has announced an updated version of its 1/32 USAF crew chief set (aircraft maintenance) with winter clothing [Facebook link].
- Hobby 2000 has announced three new Spitfire kits based on the new Revell kit.
- Barracuda Studios has announced several new LSP sets:
- ICM has launched a new YouTube channel.
- Red Fox Studio has released RFSQS-32090: Messerschmitt Bf 110C/D Quick Set 3D Acrylic Instrument Panel.
- Buchon Scale Models has published new CAD renders of its upcoming 1/24 Spitfire Mk IX conversion [Facebook link].
- Valiant Wings Publishing has sent in some sample pages from its upcoming title, Airframe & Miniature No. 17: The Messerschmitt Bf 110.
- Kevin Williams reviews Boeing/McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 A/B/C/D Hornets, Vol. I, from Kagero.
- Jeremy Cheung is back with his Revell 1/32 Harrier Gr.3.
- Jean-françois Boissy presents his Revell 1/32 Hawker Hunter.
Updated 16 October 2021
- Aerocraft Models has released 1/32 Clear lens camera ports and 1/35 Fiesler Storch wheels.
- Red Fox Studio has released RFSQS-32048: AH-64A Apache Quick Set 3D Acrylic Instrument Panel.
- DN Models has released Mil Mi-24 Hind Attack Helicopter 1980s Standard Soviet Camo + Red Stars 1/35 paint masks.
- Valiant Wings Publishing has announced that its next title will be Airframe & Miniature No 18 - The North American P-51D/K Mustang (inc. the P-51H & XP-51F, G & J) - A Complete Guide to the Cadillac of the Skies.
- Hobartville Hobbies has announced Browning machine gun bays for the 1/24 scale Airfix Spitfire kits [Facebook link].
- HGW has released 635401: 1/35 Bf 109G-6 masks for the Border Model kit.
- Red Roo Models has released decals for Aussie Pilots in Westland Whirlwinds.
- Kevin Williams reviews Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa, Vol. I, from Kagero.
- Dariusz Kowalczuk is back with his Trumpeter 1/32 A-6E Intruder.
- Jan Gabauer presents his Special Hobby 1/32 Westland Whirlwind.
Updated 10 October 2021
- Red Fox Studio has released RFSQS-32016: MiG-21 MF Fishbed J Quick Set 3D Acrylic Instrument Panel.
- Border Model has published test shot photos of its upcoming Lancaster kit [Facebook link].
- Hobartville Hobbies has announced a super-detailed cockpit set for 1/24 scale Airfix Spitfire kits [Facebook link].
- Grandmodels has released a 1/32 Mirage 2000-5F cockpit.
- Kevin Futter reviews Airframe Album No. 1: The Heinkel He 219 'Uhu' (Second Edition), from Valiant Wings Publishing.
- Kevin Williams has two new book reviews for us:
- US Combat Aircraft Colours over Vietnam: 1964-1975, Vol. 1 US Air Force, from MMP/Stratus
- Focke-Wulf Fw 190A, Vol. 1, from Kagero
- Brian Leitch reviews Zoukei-Mura SWS17: Hs 129B-2/RIII.
- Kent Karlsen presents his Lukgraph 1/32 Friedrichshafen FF.33L.
Updated 2 October 2021
- This week's big news is that Border Model has announced it will be releasing the former Wingnut Wings Lancaster kit [Facebook link].
- Lukgraph has announced a 1/32 scale Austro Daimler 160/185 hp engine [Facebook link].
- Reedoak has announced a third version of the U.S. Navy fighter pilot standing 2.
- HMH Publications has announced that its EA-6B Prowler and C-160 Transall books are now available.
- Armory Models Group has announced that its B-17 wheel sets are now available [Facebook link].
- Jean-françois Boissy returns with his Special Hobby 1/32 Whirlwind.
- Paolo Totaro debuts with his Revell 1/32 Me 262B-1/U1 Nightfighter.
- Sandor Fulop presents his MiniArt 1/35 Triebflügel.
Updated 26 September 2021
- Early this past week the LSP forums were hacked, and while the damage was minor and quickly rectified, I recommend that members change their passwords just to be safe.
- Our valued sponsor Archer Fine Transfers is having a 7-day 25% Off Surface Details Sale.
- Quinta Studio has released QD32075: He 162 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (for Revell kit).
- Grandmodels has released two new sets [Facebook links]:
- Emmanuel Bret returns with his Tamiya 1/32 F-4EJ Phantom.
- Przemysław Litewka also returns with his Lukgraph 1/32 Friedrichshafen FF33L.
- Kent Karlsen is back with his Lukgraph 1/32 Dragon Rapide D.H.89.
- Dariusz Kowalczuk presents his Kitty Hawk 1/32 F-5F Freedom Fighter.
Updated 19 September 2021
- Our valued sponsor HobbyLink Japan is having their 2021 Fall Sale.
- This week's big news is that new Kiwi kit company Kotare Models has announced K32001 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Ia (Late) as its first kit.
- Lukgraph has announced that it is now taking pre-orders for its Albatros C.III kits.
- Lukgraph has also launched a new range of linen, plywood, and lozenge decals.
- Reedoak has announced that a second version of the U.S. Navy standing pilot #2.
- Quinta Studio has released another three new sets:
- Red Fox Studio has released RFSQS-32048: AH-64A Apache Quick Set 3D Acrylic Instrument Panel.
- Yahu has announced a 1/32 scale instrument panel for the Azur Caudron 714 [Facebook link].
- Kevin Williams reviews Mitsubishi A6M Reisen Zeke, Volumes I & II, from Kagero.
- Kevin Williams also reviews Aircraft in Detail 015: Phantom II: F-4 E/F/EJ & RF-4, from HMH Publications.
- David Mooney returns with his Hasegawa 1/32 Fw 190A-8.
- Dariusz Kowalczuk presents his Trumpeter 1/32 F-8E Crusader.
Updated 12 September 2021
- Kopecky Scale Models has announced that 32018 F-15E Cockpit upgrade set ready.
- Metallic Details has released four new sets:
- Quinta Studio has released three new sets:
- MH Design Scale Models Studio has announced Bristell B23 1/18 scale [Facebook link].
- Iain Ogilvie reviews Noy's Miniatures NM32044: WWII Luftwaffe Fighter Hangar (Inside) Set.
- Brian Leitch reviews ICM 32061: AH-1G Cobra (late production) + Quinta Studios Cobra Set.
- Tom Probert returns with his Tamiya 1/32 F-4J Phantom, UK Version.
- Malcolm Reid presents his Kinetic 1/32 Hawk Mk.120 in SAAF Markings.
Updated 4 September 2021
- Our latest Group Build has just launched! Entitled The Blue Box of Happiness, it's dedicated to Revell kits, so join in if you can!
- According to the Greenmats Club forums, A.B.&K. Hobby Kits is developing an all-new 1/32 scale P-39 kit.
- Zoukei-Mura has published an update regarding its Fw 190 and Bf 109 kits.
- Quinta Studio has released two new sets:
- Model Monkey has released CAD renders of its upcoming Beaufighter observer's station.
- KASL has released seamless intake and wingtip launcher sets for the Tamiya F-16.
- HMH Publications has announced two new books on the EA-6B Prowler and C-160 Transall.
- Metallic Details has released tail wheel sets for the Bf 109E, F, & G.
- Kevin Futter reviews Airframe Album No. 17: The Henschel Hs 129, from Valiant Wings Publishing.
- Kevin Williams reviews Grumman F-14 Tomcat in US Navy Service, from Kagero.
- Peter Booij returns with his Revell 1/32 F4U-1A/D.
- Miloslav Hraban also returns with his Hasegawa 1/32 J2M3 Raiden.
- Suresh Nathan presents his Trumpeter 1/32 TBF Avenger In Sinking of The IJN Musashi, Leyte Gulf, Subayan Sea October 1944.
Updated 29 August 2021
- Synthetic Ordnance Works has released a Me 262A/B Landing Gear Set for the Revell kits.
- Armory Models Group has announced a 1/32 R-985 Wasp Junior [Facebook link].
- Kevin Williams reviews U.S. Aircraft Carriers 1939-45, from Casemate Publishers.
- Gary Shively debuts with his Roden 1/32 Albatros D.I.
- John Everett also debuts with his Cedar Creek Models 1/24 DHC-2 Beaver.
- Rod Bettencourt presents his Trumpeter 1/32 SBD-3.
Updated 22 August 2021
- In news that has surely been all around the Interwebs by now, a group consisting of former Wingnut Wings staff and others has just launched a new kit company called Kotare Models, with a new unnamed model kit already in development.
- This week's other big news is that Sprue Bros. and Phantom Phreaks have combined forces to announce 12 new Phantom kits in 1/32 scale, starting in 2022.
- Archer Fine Transfers has released four new rivet sets:
- Quinta Studio has released QD35020: Mi-24V 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (for Trumpeter kit).
- Red Fox Studio has announced a Quick Set 3D IP for the AH-64A Apache 1/32 kit from Revell & Monogram [Facebook link].
- Mike Norris returns with his Omega Models 32-003 1/32 MB bis Fighter.
- Glijn Van Driessche debuts with his Lukgraph 1/32 Nimrod.
- Dariusz Kowalczuk presents his Trumpeter 1/32 Su-25 Frogfoot.
Updated 15 August 2021
- Lukgraph has published some CAD renders of its impending Albatros C.III kit [Facebook link].
- Lemkits has published progress photos of its upcoming Su-2 kit.
- Quinta Studio has released QD32073: A-10C 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (for Trumpeter kit)
- Flying Leathernecks has announced LAU-127F/A wingtip missile launchers for Trumpeter F/A-18E/F.
- Valiant Wings Publishing has announced Airframe & Miniature No 17-The Messerschmitt Bf 110.
- Jetmads has announced that its Viggen kit will be shipping from 16 August [Facebook link].
- Kevin Williams reviews The Mighty Eighth: A Glimpse of the Men, Missions & Machines of the U.S. Eighth Air Force 1942-45, from Griffin International.
- Oleg Kvasha presents his Wingnut Wings 1/32 Fokker E.II.
Updated 8 August 2021
- Aerocraft Models has released two new sets:
- Kopecky Scale Models has released 32017: F-15C Pylons + Rails.
- Model Monkey has released a 1/32 British 18-inch Mk XV torpedo.
- Ventura Publications has released some new 1/32nd scale light grey serials as used by the RAF, RAAF and others in World War Two [Facebook link].
- Quinta Studio has released two new sets:
- AIMS has released 1/32 PR Spitfire Conversions for Revell kits [Facebook link].
- Tolga Ulgur returns with his Hasegawa 1/32 Spitfire Mk IIa.
- Pete Bland debuts with his Trumpeter 1/32 Su-27 Flanker.
- Luc Janssen presents his Trumpeter 1/32 F6F-3.
Updated 1 August 2021
- Copper State Models has published final renders of its upcoming 1/32 Caudron G.III [Facebook link].
- Aviattic has released 1/24th scale Fokker Dr.I streaking camouflage sets.
- RESIN2detail has announced a R-1830 Fast Fix engine front [Facebook link].
- Quinta Studio has released two new sets:
- ICM has announced 32112: WWII Allies Pilots in th cockpit [Facebook link].
- Tolga Ulgur returns with his Pacific Coast Models 1/32 Spitfire XIVc, Converted to a XIVe Bubbletop.
- Larry Trout also returns with his Wingnut Wings 1/32 LVG C.VI.
- Kevin Weiche presents his Revell 1/32 He 219 A-7.
Updated 25 July 2021
- Lukgraph has announced that its de Havilland DH.90 kit will be available for pre-order from next Friday [Facebook link].
- Red Fox Studio has released RFSQS-32025: P-40E Warhawk Quick Set Instrument Panel.
- AIMS has released an RAF Camera Set.
- Quinta Studio has released three new sets:
- Special Hobby has announced in its newsletter that it is re-releasing the 1/32 scale He 100D kit.
- Armory Models has announced a range of B-17 wheel sets in muliple scales.
- Valiant Wings Publishing has re-introduced its He 219 Bundle Pack.
- DN Models has released an Insignia Paint Mask Set for the Meng 1/24 Fokker Dr.I Triplane.
- Kevin Futter reviews The Blohm & Voss Bv 141 (Second Edition), from Valiant Wings Publishing.
- Boyd Waechter presents his Trumpeter 1/32 P-40N.
Updated 18 July 2021
- Quinta Studio has released a 1/32 F4U-4 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (for Trumpeter kit).
- Flying Leathernecks Decals has announced that FL32004: F/A-18D Devil Dog Deltas is now shipping.
- HADmodels has released 32039: Fw 190 A-8/R2 decal sheet.
- Valiant Wings Publishing has announced a Second Edition of The Westland Whirlwind - A Detailed Guide to The RAF’s Twin-engine Fighter.
- Ray Peterson reviews Meng QS-003: 1/24 Fokker Dr.I.
- Kevin Williams reviews British Fighter Aircraft in World War I (Design, Construction, and Innovation), from Casemate Publishers.
- Przemysław Litewka presents his Wingnut Wings 1/32 Roland C.II
Updated 10 July 2021
- KLP Publishing has announced that its next title will be Building the Wingnut Wings Albatros D.Va in 1/32 Scale, by Karim Bibi.
- Quinta Studio has released a 1/32 F4U-1A Corsair 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (for Tamiya kit).
- Model Monkey has released a 1/24 Messerschmitt Bf 109 F, G and K Spinner and Propeller Hub set.
- Red Fox Studio has released a Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc Quick Set Instrument Panel.
- Werners Wings has announced a 1/35 USCG HH-60J / MH-60T Jayhawk Conversion.
- Flying Leathernecks Decals has announced FL32004: Death Dealing Deltas decals for US Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornets.
- Valiant Wings Publishing has sent in some sample pages from its impending The Heinkel He 219 Second Edition.
- Kevin Futter reviews some more new sets from Barracuda Studios:
- Kevin Williams reviews three new titles from HMH Publications:
Updated 4 July 2021
- Quinta Studio has released a 1/32 Me 262A interior for Trumpeter kit and a 1/32 Ki-61 interior for Hasegawa kit.
- Reedoak has released new Tomcat crew figures.
- Red Fox Studio has released a Cessna O-2A Skymaster Quick Set Instrument Panel.
- Kevin Futter reviews Barracuda Studios BR32157: 1/32 Scale Bf 109G-6 Upper Gun Cowling (Standard).
- Kevin Williams reviews SIAI Marchetti SF-260 from HMH Publications.
- Oleg Kvasha presents his Roden 1/32 Albatros D.III (OAW)
Updated 27 June 2021
- We are saddened to have learned recently of the passing of two of our members: Lothar Wolf and Jason Reese. May they rest in peace.
- Eagle Editions has released three new P-40 decal sets:
- Valiant Wings Publishing has sent in some updated information regarding Airframe Album No. 1.
- Aerocraft Models has released two new sets both for the Meng 1/24 Fokker DR.1:
- Aerocraft Models has also announced that their P-51B canopy sets are now available for pre-order for the 1/32 Trumpeter kits.
- Model Monkey has released a 1/32 Beaufighter and Mosquito Airborne Interception Radar Mk.IV equipment set.
- Quinta Studio has released a 1/32 Fw 190D-9 interior for the Hasegawa kit.
- Kevin Futter reviews four new wheel sets from Barracuda Studios:
- Chris Vandegrift debuts with his Kitty Hawk 1/32 F-5E Freedom Fighter
- Kent Karlsen presents his Wingnut Wings 1/32 Rumpler C.IV 'Early' Converted to a 6B.1 Kaiserliche Marine Floatplane.