13 October, 2008

• Ken Connor presents six images and a short description of his superdetailed Fujimi 1/48 scale Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-10 in the Gallery.

• Thierry Jacques also joins us with four images of his two 1/48 scale F-86K Sabre Dogs based on the Special Hobby and Hasegawa (converted) kits.

• Steven "Modedad" Eisenman reviews Stormo Decals' 1/48 scale "Italian WWII Aces Part 2", including images of the artwork and decal sheet.

• Mick Evans examines Aires' 1/72 scale exhaust nozzles for Fujimi's F-14A Tomcat kits. An image of the resin and photo-etched parts is included.

• Aviation Workshop has sent images and information about a forthcoming title due for release at next month's IPMS ScaleModelworld, "On Target Special 5 Wings & Waves – The Fleet Air Arm 1919-1939" by Mike Starmer and Peter Freeman.

• On Missing-Lynx, Lucio Merlo brings us ten images of his Tamiya 1/35 scale Operation Desert Shield M60A3 in the Gallery.

• Carlos Alberto Ventura has sent five images of Dragon's 1/35 scale Panzer III Ausf. J in winter camouflage.

• Dario Risso presents four images of his 1/35 scale Tamiya M8 Greyhound armoured car.

• Tim Bumb's latest artwork is a Wespe.

• This week I review Fighting 48th's 1/48 scale waterslide decals for 1/48 scale British and Commonwealth armoured vehicles. Images of the eight decal sheets are incuded.

• Luke Pitt examines three sets of Voyager Model's 1/35 scale US Army WWII armour stencil templates.

• Cookie Sewell examines cyber-hobby.com's 1/35 scale Sturmgeschuetz III mit Fluessiggas Antreib

...and don't forget to check out the great work of Missing-Lynx's visitors on the Constructive Comments Forum too

10 October, 2008

Classic Airframes has announced its tentative Q4 2008 release schedule. This includes the American Spitfire Vc due in the next few weeks, the all-new 1/48 scale Fokker D.21 and P-6E reissue later in October or early November (all three of these kits have an MSRP of USD$48.00), the long-awaited Sea Venom in November, and the Gannet AEW in December. More details will be advised in the coming weeks. The first release for 2009 will be the big 1/48 scale Fiat Br.20.

• Dave Aungst returns with the first in a new series of Feature Articles descrbing his recent one-man Skyhawk Group Build. Tonight's debut article describes Hasegawa's 1/48 scale A-4E "Hawaiian Scooter". 28 images are included.

• Ron Scholtz presents five images of his 1/32 scale Messerschmitt Me 262 A-2a/U2 based on Trumpeter's kit with MDC's multimedia conversion.

• Tonight I review Platz's 1/72 scale Pitts Special "Airock Professional Aerobatic Team". Images of the plastic parts, decals and box top are included.

• I also round up the latest 1/48 scale Quickboost releases, including an engine set for Eduard's Bf 110 C/E, flaps for Tamiya's P-51D, an F6F-5N conversion for Eduard and more. Images of all the parts are included.

• I am pleased to welcome Ted Taylor's website as the latest resident on HyperScale's "HobbyVista" model community. Check out Ted's site for articles and images of his impressive work.

• Mick Evans examines AVI Print's 1/48 scale decals for two Messerschmitt Bf 110 Es. Images of the instructions and decals are included.

9 October, 2008

• Ted Taylor presents his 1/35 scale Italeri ELCO 80' Torpedo Boat, including 27 images of the model under construction and completed.

• Philippe Abbet has sent a cartoon of a TBM Avenger for the Gallery.

• Tonight I review Special Hobby's 1/32 scale X-15A-2 with Ground Dolly, incuding images of the plastic parts, resin, photo-etch and box top.

• Mick Evans examines Maestro Models' 1/48 scale S35E Draken Spaningsnos / Recce Nose conversion for Hasegawa's new kit. Two images of the resin nose are included.

• Stephen Naylor reviews Dalrymple and Verdun's latest title, "Hastings, Including a Brief History of the Hermes, Handley Page's Post-War Transport Aircraft" by Tim Senior. An image of the cover is included.

• Andrew Judson has sent 24 images of models in competition at the Queensland Model & Hobby Expo held in August.

• On Plastic Pics, check out Mark Huhtala's 1/48 scale Tamiya Buffalo, progress on Jean Barby's Classic Airframes Hudson, chuckw's latest Helldiver installment and much more!

8 October, 2008

• Fernando Rolandelli returns with big new Feature on buildin his 1/48 scale ARII / Otaki Kawasaki Ki-100-1b. 21 images are included.

• Ricadro Santos presents his scratch built 1/35 scale SPAD XIII, documented with text and 62 images of the model both completed and under contructon.

• Tonight I review the latest batch of 1/48 scale photo-etched detail sets from Eduard, including parts for Tamiya's new F-16C Block 25 and Italeri Chinook.

• Mick Evans examines MAW Decals' 1/48 scale CH-53E HMM-261 Heavy Haulers, including images of the decals and instructions.

• I have added a link to the Aviation Trivia website.

7 October, 2008

• On Testor's ScaleWorkshop, Rex Basson and Mark Kannemeyer present a short article on their 1/32 scale Hasegawa Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8, finished in Testor's Model Master RLM colors.

• Jordi Farre brings us a short article and eight images of his 1/48 scale Hasegawa Spitfire Mk.Vb wth Aboukir filter.

• Tonight I review Italeri's 1/48 scale A-4E/F/G Skyhawk, including images of the kit parts, decals and box top.

• I also examine Two Mikes Resin's 1/48 scale English Electric Lightning Intake Cover, including an image of the parts.

  • By the way, I posted the wrong price for yesterday's review of Two Mikes' Jaguar intakes. They should be USD$14.00.

• Rob Baumgartner reviews a new book from Ian Allan Publishing, "German Aircraft in the Soviet Union and Russia". Images of the cover and two sample illustrations are included.

• We are entering the last few days of the Korean War topic on Theme Pics, so get in while you still can!

6 October, 2008

• Jamie Haggo presents four images of his new 1/48 scale Tamiya A6M5 Zero for the Gallery.

• Reza Azimi wraps up his batch of Galleries with a photo of his 1/48 scale Hobbycraft F4U-1D Corsair in Salvadorian markings.

• Glen Porter reviews Special Hobby's 1/72 scale P-40F Warhawk, including images of the kit plastic, photo-etch, decals and box top.

• Tonight I examine Two Mikes Resin's 1/48 scale Jaguar GR.1/GR.3/GR.3A/Jaguar A Seamless Intakes, including images of the resin parts.

• We have a Preview image and information about Kits at War's next 1/32 scale decal release for RAF and RAAF Kittyawks, plus a RNEIAAF Buffalo.

• On Missing-Lynx, Spencer Pollard presents three images of his 1/35 scale Dragon T-34 "Factory 112" in the Gallery.

• Andrew Judson brings us a short article and eleven images of his 1/35 scale Panzer IA diorama, "Libya 1941", featuring Dragon's kit and Tristar figures.

• Tim Bumb's new artwork tonight is entitled "Panther on the Prowl".

• Andrew Judson reviews Trumpeter's 1/35 scale Geschutzwagen lV b Fur 10.5cm Lefh 18/1. Images of the kit parts, decals and box top are included.

• J.B. Wholesalers has supplied 16 photos of assembled and painted test shots from their forthcoming 1/16 scale King Tiger kit. These have been added to the Preview page.

• Luke Pitt reviews Voyager Model's 1/35 scale Update Sets for Marder III, Panzer IV, E-100 & Flakpanzer 38T Detail Sets.  Images of all these sets are included.

• Cookie Sewell examines two new releases:

  • Dragon's 1/35 Scale M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage - Smart Kit, and

  • AFV Club's 1/35 scale Stryker M1128 MGS Mobile Gun System

Addendum

I am pleased to announce that the second server is back on the air, so you will be able to view all those older Features and Galleries, plus Missing-lynx, ScaleWorkshop and more.

2 & 3 October, 2008

We are experiencing some technical difficulties at the moment, with one of my two dedicated servers off the air. This server houses some older Features and Galleries, plus all of Missing-Lynx, ScaleWorkshop and several other websites. A technician is attending to the problem now and hopefully the server will be back in service soon. In the meantime, new content and HyperScale's Forums are not affected (fingers crossed!)

• CAPT Dana "Smudge" Potts has sent 12 official images of the STOVL F-35 in flight for the Reference Library.

• Pierre Christian Baudru presents seven images of his 1/72 scale Fine Molds Messerschmitt Bf 109 F-4 in tropical colours.

• Reza Azimi has sent an image of his rescribed 1/48 scale Hasegawa F4U-4 Corsair for the Gallery.

• Tonight I review a 1/48 scale PG 117 Soviet Assault Boat from YS Masterpieces. Five images of the resin parts plus box art are included.

• I also examine two new 1/48 scale accessories for Revell's Eurofighter Typoon from Two Mikes Resin - Intake Covers and a hollow APU Exhaust. Images of the resin parts are included in the review.

• Glen Porter reviews a new DVD on a restored Spitfire Vb entitled "The Return of Marion".

• Dave Roof has sent Preview information and images for the next two 1/48 scale Orion Decals releases for AV-8B Harriers and F/A-18 Hornets.

• We are seeing more progress and completed kits on the current Group Build, "Airfix Models". You've still got plenty of time, so we'll look forward to seeing your models too.

1 October, 2008

HyperScale has a brand-new Discussion Forum - "Jet Age". The "Jet Age" forum will be the new home for discussion about post-WWII aviation modelling. "Jet Age" discussion will also include propeller driven and rotary wing aircraft of the post-1945 period. "Plane Talking" will remain as the Forum for general aviation modelling discussion; and modelling topics from the dawn of aviation to the end of the Second World War. I hope that you will enjoy the new "Jet Age" Forum.

• Lucky Model has kindly provided test shots from the forthcoming 1/48 scale Kinetic F-16 Falcon kits. I have taken 60 detail photos of the sprues and added a brief commentary to a Preview page. A full review will follow the release of these kits.

• I have posted three images of my completed Dragon 1/32 scale Messerschmitt Bf 110 C to the Gallery.

• The Dragon 1/32 scale Bf 110 C-7 in-box review and instruction errata may still be found here too.

30 September, 2008

The latest issue of Model Airplane International magazine is out now, and one lucky visitor will win an annual subscription by answering a simple question. Click here to visit this month's MAI Competition page. The winner of last month's competition is Tony Wilsbacher.

• Paul Gillan has prepared an illustrated reference guide to building an RAAF F/A-18 Hornet, including distinguishing features during recent operations and hints for converting Hasegawa's kits.

• Symon Rankine presents a new article on building Eduard's 1/48 scale Morane-Saulnier Type N. Six images are included.

• I am very pleased to report that Willy Peeters is back producing new artwork, and prints are once again available via his website. Willy presents one of his new cartoons today in the Gallery - a Marines F-4J Phantom II.

• Peter Mitchell examines Kits at War's new 1/48 scale decals, “The Plastic Wonder” RAF Mosquitos. Images of the cover, the instructions and the decal sheet are included.

• The Aviation Workshop has sent images of and information on their next book, On Target Profile 13: "The English Electric Lightning in Worldwide Service".

• The new topic on Theme Pics, "The Korean War", is proving very popular. Check out the latest submissions from HyperScale's visitors, or post your own Korean War model photos while you still have the chance!

29 September, 2008

• Antoine Dehais presents two images of his wrecked A6M5 Zero diorama based on the venerable 1/32 scale Revell kit.

• Reza Azimi has sent two images of his 1/48 scale Monogram P-47D Thunderbolt for the Gallery.

• "Bondo" Phil Brandt reviews RVHP's 1/48 scale Grumman HU-16B Albatross. Images of the kit's resin, white metal and vacform parts, plus decals and box top, are included.

• Peter Mitchell examines Xtradecal's new 1/72 scale markings, "Gloster Meteor T Mk.7 RAF and Belgian AF", just in time for the soon-to-be-released Xtrakit Meteor trainer. Images of the twelve schemes are included.

• Floyd Werner reviews the recent release from Classic Publications, "Bomber Units of the Luftwaffe 1933-1945 Vol 2" by Henry L. De Zeng and Douglas G. Stankey with Eddie J. Creek. An image of the cover is included.

• Check out the Plastic Pics Forum, where Dave Aungst has completed his one-man Group Build of eight 1/48 scale Skyhawks! There is plenty more inspiring work there too, including Deanflyer's unique approach to the old Airfix 1/72 scale Lightning.

26 September, 2008

• Frank Mitchell's latest Feature Article describes his 1/32 scale Kfir conversion based on Revell's Mirage kit. 17 images accompany Frank's detailed text.

• Reza Azimi brings us 12 images of his Hasegawa 1/32 scale Junkers Ju 87 D Stuka in the Gallery.

• Tonight I review the two-DVD set, Master Class Clinic #2 "Aircraft Series: Advanced Aviation Modeling with Resin, Photo-Etch and Vacform Canopies", presented by Floyd Werner.

• Mick Evans examines three Pavla 1/72 scale Cockpit Sets for the Eurofighter Typhoon, Mirage F.1, and F-105G kits. Images of the resin cockpit sets are included.

• Preview images and information about EagleCals' three forthcoming decal sheets for Dragon's new 1/32 scale Messerschmitt Bf 110 C have been posted to a Preview page. These decal sheets will also be available in 1/48 scale.

• We also have Preview images of Model Alliance's forthcoming NATO Arctic Tigers Part 3 and Royal Navy Black Cat Lynx Demonstration Team decal sheets. These will be launched at ScaleModelworld 2008 at Telford, and will be available in both 1/72 and 1/48 scales.

25 September, 2008

• Asao Shirai returns, this time with Hasegawa's 1/72 scale A-1H Skyraider. 16 images are included.

• Reza Azimi brings us 18 images of his Hasegawa 1/32 scale Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate "Frank" in the Gallery.

• Tonight I review Montex's 1/32 scale Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-3 conversion, including images of the resin kit parts, masks, decals and box top.

• Mick Evans examines Pavla's 1/48 scale cockpit, ejection seat and wheel well upgrade sets for Hasegawa's Harrier GR.7. Images of the resin parts are included.

• The Aviation Bookshop announces the launch of two new books, "Nachtjager War Diaries", Volumes One and Two by Dr Theo Boiten at the IPMS UK Nationals, ScaleModelworld, on Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 November 2008. The Author and two WWII veteran pilots will be signing books at the show. Click here to see more information about the launch and the books.

• James Kelly reviews Fightertown Decals' new markings for VX-30 Bloodhounds in 1/48 scale. Images of the cover, instructions and decals are included.

• We are seeing some more completed models plus inspiring progress on others in the current HyperScale Airfix Models Group Build. Check out Jeremy Hill's newly finished Hunter and progress on a Dornier Do 217, Fiat G.50, Harrier and many more.

24 September, 2008

• Tonight I review Montex's brand new 1/32 scale Henschel Hs 123 A, including images of the kit's resin parts, colour schemes and box top.

• On Testor's ScaleWorkshop, Andrzej Rusek presents eight images and a short article on his 1/72 scale Italeri A-6E Intruder.

• Reza Azimi brings us 18 images of his 1/32 scale Pacific Coast Models Macchi C.202 Folgore in the Gallery.

• Mick Evans examines six 1/72 scale resin upgrade sets from Pavla for Trumpeter's 1/72 scale Sukhoi Su 15. Images of the cockpits, noses and tails are included.

• We also review 12 recent RAF roundel and fin flash decal releases in 1/72 and 1/48 scales from Fantasy Printshop. Images of the decal sheets are included.

• On Plastic Pics, check out Vitor's C-160 Transall, Frank's Etrich Taube, Bjorn's remarkable Fokker V.8 and much more!

23 September, 2008

Last week HyperScale's seven year old dedicated servers were retired, and two brand new servers were brought online. I was pleased to see minimal disruption to service. These servers have larger capacity and higher bandwidth, which is good news. The minor publishing bugs seem to be ironed out now, so updates will continue as usual.

• We have a new topic on the Theme Pics Forum, "The Korean War". Show us your models from the Korean War. They might be aircraft or armour, North Korean, South Korean, American, Commonwealth or any other combatants that you can think of. We'll look forward to seeing your Korean War models.

• Wojtek Fajga presents 42 images of his 1/48 scale Eduard Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-6 in the Gallery.

• Reza Azimi brings us 15 images and a short artcle on building and correcting his 1/32 scale Trumpeter P-40B in Flying Tiger markings.

• Glen Porter reviews two 1/72 scale WWII Midget Submarines from Pavla - the British "X" Craft and the German "Molch". Images of the box art and resin kit contents are included.

• Peter Mitchell reviews a new book "Siebel Si 204" by Radek Vavrina, of RV Resin fame.

19 September, 2008

• Reza Azimi brings us 26 images of his 1/32 scale Azur P-36 / H-75 Hawk in the Gallery.

• Marcus Brown presents eight images of his 1/144 scale Platz Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-9 in the Gallery.

• Tonight I review Ultracast's 1/32 scale figure of WWII American Fighter Ace, Francis "Gabby" Gabreski. Two images of this standng resin figure are included.

18 September, 2008

• Artur Oslizlo presents nine images of his 1/48 scale Airfix Hawk 127 Lead In Fighter in the Gallery.

• Reza Azimi brings us 35 images of his Tamiya 1/32 scale A6M2 Zero Type 21 finished in a squiggly scheme.

• Dave Aungst reviews Fightertown Decals' two new releases, Fightertown Scooters & Adversary Scooters, both in 1/48 scale. Dave's comprehensive review includes reference photos of alll the aircraft, and analysis of their colourful schemes.

• Tonight I examine Ultracast's 1/48 scale P-47 seat releases - one standard set without harnesses, plus late-style squared-off seats with and without harness straps. Images of all three seats are included.

• Rob Baumgartner reviews Albatros Productions new Windsock Datafile, "Ansaldo SVA Fighters at War", including an image of the cover.

• The Airfix Group Build is coming along nicely. Check out progress on the models, and don't forget to keep us up to date with photos of your build.

17 September, 2008

• Part Two of the latest ScaleWorkshop video on decanting paint from a spray can has been uploaded. This concluding installment is around five minutes in length.

• I have finished basic construction of Dragon's 1/32 scale Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-7. Fit and detail are excellent, but the instructions contain a large number of errors and omissions. I have prepared an Errata List for the instructions to assist anyone building Dragon's 1/32 scale Bf 110 C-7. I have also tacked the Errata List to the end of the kit review posted earlier on HyperScale.

• Oliver Peissl brings us a new Constructon Article on his 1/48 scale F-16CJ Block 50 Peace Xenia built using Tamiya's kit. 15 images are included.

• Artur Oslizlo presents ten images of his 1/48 scale Tamiya Spitfire Mk.Vb in the Gallery.

• On Plastic Pics, check out progress on Don Fogal's night fighting Corsair, Gary Kent's Beaufighter and Vincent Vitale's Vietnam War reference photos.

16 September, 2008

• The latest ScaleWorkshop Video demonstrates how to decant paint from a spray can into a glass jar for later use in an airbrush. This is the first six minute installment of a two-part video.

• Scott Miller presents a new Construction Feature on Tamiya's 1/48 scale P-51D Mustang. 16 images are included.

• Lars Kolweyh brings us ten images of his 1/48 scale Academy Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion in the Gallery.

• Mick Evans reviews Xtradecals' 1/48 scale release, "Douglas C-47 Dakota C.3 ZA947 From 1981 to 2008 with the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF)". Images of the instructions and the two decal sheets are included.

• AZ Models has sent a list of new and forthcoming releases in 1/72 and 1/144 scales. A list of the releases, along with box art and camouflage schemes, has been posted to a Preview page.

• Floyd Werner examines a new book from Kagero, Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Vol. 1. An image of the front cover is included.

15 September, 2008

• Fernando Rolandelli brings us a new Construction Feature on his 1/72 scale Hasegawa F-4N Phantom II, including 18 images.

• Gustavo Ariel Gonzalez Jaramillo brings us six images of his 1/48 scale Eduard Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2 in the Gallery.

• Glen Porter reviews Revell's new 1/72 Fairey Gannet AS. Mk. 1/4, including images of the kit parts, decal and box top.

• Mick Evans examines Xtradecals' new 1/48 scale release, "C-47 Skytrain / Dakota", including images of the instructions and the decal sheet. Good timing for the new Trumpeter kit!

• On Missing-Lynx, David Porter brings us a short article and five images of his 1/35 scale M1A2 SEP built using Dragon's Abrams and Tamiya's mine plough.

• Lars Richter presents six images of his Dragon 1/35 scale Marder III Ausf. M in the Gallery.

• Tim Bumb's new artwork tonight is of a Jagdpanzer IV L/70.

• Cookie Sewell examines cyber-hobby's 1/35 scale Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. J Command Tank and Borgward IV Ausf. B

...and don't forget to check out the great work of Missing-Lynx's visitors on the Constructive Comments Forum too

12 September, 2008

• Pat Hawkey presents eight images of his 1/72 scale Fujimi A-4E Skyhawk in the Gallery.

• David Valinsky has a new Constructon Feature on Classic Airframes' 1/48 scale Bristol Blenheim Mk.I. Nine images are included.

• We have Preview information and images of Valom's next releases - two Handley Page Hampdens and an AW Albermarle B.Mk.I, both in 1/72 scale.

• MPM has sent a summary of September Special Hobby releases, including a 1/48 scale Wirraway, 1/72 scale Myrsky and an ST Monospar. Images of the releases are included.

• Floyd S. Werner reviews Classic Publications' recent release, "Messerschmitt Bf 110 C, D, E: An illustrated Study" by John Vasco and Fernando Estanislau.

• The Airfix Group Build is coming along nicely. Check out progress on the models, and don't forget to keep us up to date with photos of your build.

11 September, 2008

• On Testor's ScaleWorkshop, I have posted three images of my 1/48 scale Airfix Mosquito NF.XVII conversion.

• Tony Belobrajdic presents his artwork of a Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-9 in the Gallery.

• Tonight I review the big new 1/32 scale Sea Fury T.Mk.20 Trainer from Fisher Model and Pattern. My review includes images of all the kit's resin and multi-media parts.

• Floyd Werner examines the new DVD from Victory Films, "11th Air Force in World War II". Screen shots from the DVD, plus an image of the cover, are included.

• We are into the last days of the current topic on Theme Pics, "Blitzkrieg". Get in while you can, and check out the latest entries too.

10 September, 2008

• Rodger Kelly relates his recent trip on USS Kitty Hawk's final voyage in words and pictures. 76 action photos are included in Rodger's new reference piece.

• Frank Martinez presents a detailed Construction Feature on scratch building his 1/48 scale Grumman F11F Tiger. Ten images are included. Thanks to Johann Olivier for sending the article and taking the photos.

• Rob Baumgartner reviews Eduard's 1/48 scale Sopwith F.1 Camel Weekend Edition, including images of the kit's plastic parts, decals and box top.

• Tonight I examine Fisher Model and Pattern's 1/32 scale Sea Fury Wing Fold set. This is designed for the Fisher kit, but may also be adapted to the Hobbycraft Sea Fury. Images of the resin parts are included in the review.

• Mick Evans reviews Xtradecals' 1/72 scale markings for B-24J Liberators, Consolidated B-24J Liberators The Dragon and His Tail, Short Snorter and Kentucky Belle. Images of the three schemes are included.

• In the Gallery, Bob Herbert brings us five images of his 1/48 scale Hasegawa P-47D Razorback.

9 September, 2008

• Jamie Haggo presents a short new article on building Hasegawa's 1/48 scale Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 using Aires' engine and interior set. 13 images are included.

• Julien Haccoun has sent three images of his 1/48 scale Hasegawa F-15C Eagle for the Gallery.

• Tonight I review three new upgrade sets from Fisher Model and Pattern for Hobbycraft's 1/32 scale Sea Fury - a replacement cockpit set, wheel well and exterior upgrade, and replacement spinner and propeller blades. Images of all the parts are included in the review.

• Rodger Kelly examines Afterburner Decals' 1/48 scale release, "Double Ugly Part 2 - Hill Grey Seymour Johnson Phantoms". Images of the decal sheet and instructions are included.

• Floyd Werner reviews Eagle Edtions' "Wings of the Black Cross" Vol. 5 by Mark Proulx, including an image of the cover.

• We are seeing a high standard of interesting work on Plastic Pics. Check out Ralph Riese's Ki-61 and Fw 190 F-8, plus many more recent postings.

8 September, 2008

• Steve Zaloga leads us off toniht with his composite artwork entitled "Operation Flashlamp Lancaster", depicting a night time bombing mission. Steve's artwork features A-Model's 1/144 scale Lancaster.

• Andrew Brown presents five images of his 1/72 scale Revell Hawker Hunter F.Mk.6 finished using Xtradecals markings.

• Tonight I review three new 1/72 scale ordnance sets from Red Roo Models for the Xtrakit / Airfix Meteor Mk.8. Images of the resin bombs, rockets and rails are included.

• Rodger Kelly examines Afterburner Decals' 1/48 scale release, "Double Ugly Part 1 - Hill Grey Seymour Johnson Phantoms". Images of the decal sheet and instructions are included.

• On Missing-Lynx, Jeremy Moore has sent six images of his 1/35 scale Free French M4A2 based on Dragon's Sherman III kit for the Gallery.

• Penzes Tamas presents five images of his 1/72 scale Dragon Su-100 in German markings.

• Tim Bumb's new artwork tonight is entitled "Elefant".

• Luke Pitt reviews five recent Voyager Model Update Sets for Nashorn, Flakpanzer 38t, and the Sd.Kfz. 250/1 Neu. Images of the detail sets are included in Luke's review.

• Al Bowie examines the new book from AJ Press, Churchill Vol.1, including images of the cover plus four sample pages.

• Cookie Sewell reviews Dragon's 1/35 scale Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. E Tauchpanzer w/Betriebsstoffanhaenger - Smart Kit

• J.B. Wholesalers has sent detailed information about Trumpeter's forthcoming 1/16 scale King Tiger release.

• ...and don't forget to catch the latest book, accessory and kit reviews from Frank De Sisto on Missing-Lynx's "Time on Target" Forum, now including images of the review products.

6 September, 2008

• Jerry Boucher's atractive box art for Classic Airframes' forthcoming 1/48 scale Spitfire Vc has been posted to the Classic Airframes website.

5 September, 2008

• Rob Baumgartner reviews Eduard's new 1/48 scale Fokker Dr.I Dual Combo, including images of the kit parts, decals and box top.

• Ray Thomas has sent five Preview images of the next 1/24 scale Vintage Fighter Series P-47D Thunderbolt release under constructon.

• Chris Gannon announces that ownership of Pegasus / Blue Max / Silver Cloud Models has now passed to Colin Strachan of Freightdog Models. Click here to see a Press Release with full details.

4 September, 2008

• Ron Petrosky presents a new Construction Feature on his 1/48 scale Eduard Messerschmitt Bf 110 E, including 14 images.

• Peter Van Buren brings us 19 images of his 1/35 scale Trumpeter CH-47D Chinook helicopter in the Gallery.

• Montex has sent Preview images and information on their next 1/32 scale kit - a resin Henschel Hs 123. The same Preview page includes images and details of Montex's latest masking sets too.

• Tonight I review Red Roo Models' 1/72 scale enhancement set for the Xtrakit / MPM / Airfix Meteor F.8 kits. Images of the resin and metal parts are included.

• Mick Evans reviews Xtradecals' 1/72 scale RAF Hawks 2008 and Spitfire Mk.I 1938 release, including images of the decal sheet, instructions and two reference photos.

• The Airfix Group Build is really coming along now, with at least one model completed already and plenty of progress photos on other projects. We'll look forward to seeing your Airfix models too!

3 September, 2008

• We have a new topic on Theme Pics - Blitzkrieg! Show us your models from the invasion of Poland on 1 September 1939, until the fall of France. They might be aaircraft or armour, German, Polish, Belgian, Dutch, French or British (or any other combatants that you can think of).

2 September, 2008

• Tonight I review Dragon's brand new 1/32 scale Messerchmitt Bf 110 C-7, including nearly 70 images of the kit parts, the decals and box top.

• Bernie Hengst wraps up his trilogy of articles with his 1/72 scale Matchbox RY3 Liberator IX (Privateer) . Six imags are included.

• Ken Gowans presents 22 images of his 1/48 scale Tamiya Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb in the Gallery.

• I review Red Roo Models' 1/72 scale Gloster Meteor U Mk.16 / U Mk.21 drone conversion for the Xtrakit / MPM / Airfix kit. Images of the resin parts, wire, instructions, decals and box top are included.

• Mick Evans examines Model Alliance's new decals, "Arctic Tigers Part Two", available in 1/72 and 1/48 scales. An image of the cover is included.

• Plastic Pics has been busy again. Check out the latest model photos from HyperScale's visitors.

1 September, 2008

• Bernie Hengst is back, tonight with Czech Master Resin's 1/72 scale Spitfire prototype in a new Feature Article. Four images are included. Thanks to Derek Pennington for sending the article.

• Alan Williamson presents eight images of his Tamiya 1/48 scale P-51D Mustang and Staff Car in the Gallery.

• Ken Bowes reviews Hasegawa's new 1/48 scale SAAB J35O Draken "Austrian Special", including images of the kit parts, decals and box top.

• Steven "Modeldad" Eisenman examines a new Obscureco PBJ-1D "hose nose" conversion for Accurate Miniatures' 1/48 scale B-25. Images of the resin part are included

• On Missing-Lynx, Tim Bumb's new artwork is entitled Eastrn Front Sd.Kfz. 251.

• Luke Pitt reviews five gun barrels for Pak 40s, Tiger I and 150mm from Voyager Model in 1/35 scale. Images of the turned metal and resin parts are included.

• Glen Porter reviews Trumpeter's new 1/72 scale Jagdtiger (Henschel Production), including images of the kit parts, decals and box top.

• Andrew Judson examines two recent releases from a new figure manufacturer, AC Models. These are a bust of a Kursk Veteran, plus a US Navy Corpsman with Casualty. Images of the box art and the large scale resin parts are included.

• Taesung Harms has announced several new WWII and Modern 1/35 scale figure releases from Alpine Miniatures. Check 'em out!

...and don't forget to catch the latest book, accessory and kit reviews from Frank De Sisto on Missing-Lynx's "Time on Target" Forum, now including images of the review products.