3 July, 2009

• Frank Mitchell has been at it again. This time, he has created a home-made 1/32 scale Israeli F-16 Sufa conversion based on Tamiya's kit. 12 images, including a number of construction photos, are included.

• Luca Bossi brings us seven images of his 1/32 scale Pacific Coast Models Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario.

• Arne Badent presents a "What If" artwork of six Focke-Wulf Ta 183s.

• "Bondo" Phil Brandt provides a detailed comparison between Mach 2 and Anigrand's 1/72 scale P6M-2 Seamaster kits. Plenty of comparison photos are included.

• Mick Evans examines Maestro Models' 1/48 scale SK35C Draken Two Seat Conversion, including six images of the set's resin, colour photo-etch, cast brass, vacform and decals.

• Ken Bowes reviews the new book from AirDOC, "Jagdbomber Geschwader 43 Fighter Bomber Wing 43 in Oldenburg" by Hartmut Feldmann and Wilfred Zetsche. An image of the cover and three sample pages are included.

• We are seeing more progress and completed models on the Airfix Group Build. Check out the new photos, and please add your own too!

2 July, 2009

• Luis Antonio Reyes Lavin presents a short Feature and 32 images of his 1/48 scale Hasegawa P-40N Warhawk. Plenty of construction progress photos are included.

• Peter Kormos brings us four images of his 1/48 scale Eduard Polikarpov I-16 in the Gallery.

• Arne Badent presents a "What If" artwork of a Martin Baker MB.5.

• Terry Higgins reviews the new book from Classic Publications, "2nd Tactical Air Force Volume 4: Squadrons, Camouflage and Markings, Weapons and Tactics 1943-1945". Images of the cover and two sample pages are included.

• Rodger Kelly examines Flying Leathernecks Decals' latest 1/48 scale release, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron One Two Two. 26 images of the contents are included.

• Check out Plastic Pics for some inspiring model photos posted by HyperScale's visitors, including progress on Bodo Cortes' 1/32 scale Trumpeter Corsair.

1 July, 2009

• Pedro Perez presents nine images of his 1/48 scale Hasegawa Messerschmitt Bf 109 F-4/Trop.

• Jorge Bonilla brings us two images of his 1/400 scale Revell SSBN Typhoon submarine in the Gallery.

• Lots of nice entries in the new Theme Pics topic, "Barbarossa". Check 'em out!

29 June, 2009

• Bob Aikens presents his 1/48 scale F/A-18E Super Hornet. 14 images are included.

• Pulin Vincenzo has sent artwork of an Aermacchi SF.260 for the Gallery.

• Mark Davies reviews AZ Model's 1/72 scale Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-0. Images of the kit parts, decals, marking schemes and box top are included.

• Rodger Kelly examines Flying Leathernecks Decals' 1/48 scale V-22 Osprey markings, "Tiltrotor Teufelshunde". Images of the decals, instructions and cover are included.

• Tamiya's brand new 1/35 scale Matilda is in the Missing-Lynx Gallery tonight. The model, which has been built by me and painted by Chris Wauchop, will appear in a detailed Construction Feature in Issue 40 of Model Military International magazine.

• Artur Oslizlo presents his very first armour model, Zvezda's (Dragon's) 1/35 scale BMP-1. Ten images are included.

• Tim Bumb's latest artwork in the Gallery is entitled "IS-2 Down".

• Glen Porter reviews IBG Models' 1/72 scale 72015 CMP C15A Aust. Pattern Wireless/Signals truck. Images of all the kit parts are included.

• Cookie Sewell examines a couple of new releases:

  • Dragon's 1/35 scale Sd.Kfz. 7 Late Production

  • cyber-hobby.com's 1/35 scale Befehls Panther Ausf. G

...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.

26 June, 2009

• Arkut Yuksel presents a new Construction Feature on his 1/72 scale Revell F-4F Phantom II. 22 images are included.

• Pulin Vincenzo has sent artwork of a Fiat G.55 Centauro for the Gallery.

• Dave Kitterman's latest scratch built model is a Horten XVIIIB. Six images are included.

• ...and check out Plastic Pics for some inspiring model photos posted by HyperScale's visitors, including Old Man's scratch built Martinsyde G.100 Elephant. Well worth a browse!

24 June, 2009

We have a new topic on Theme Pics - "Barbarossa". Show us photos of your aircraft or armour models from the first year of Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union.

• Michael Moore presents a big Feature Article on his little Revell 1/72 scale Fokker Dr.I. 13 images are included.

• Jose Lucero brings us eight images and a description of his 1/48 scale Classic Airframes Reggiane Re.2001.

• Mick Evans reviews Alley Cat's first full kit release, a 1/48 scale Jindivik. Images of the kit's resin parts, photo-etched fret, large decals sheet and box top.

• Cookie Sewell reviews AFV Club's 1/350 scale Type VII B U-Boot. An image of the box top is included.

23 June, 2009

I have created an Archive Page for What's New entries from 1 January to 31 May, 2009. You may open this Archive by clicking the link at the bottom of the current What's New page, or simply by following this link.

• Rafi Ben-Shahar presents nine images of his 1/48 scale Eduard Messerschmitt Bf 110 D.

• Doug Duthie brings us eleven images of his 1/48 scale Hasegawa Spitfire Mk.Vb in the Gallery.

• Mark Davies reviews Czech Master Resin's 1/72 scale Let L-13 Blanik glider, including images of the kit parts, decals and box top.

• Al Bowie examines the new book from Specialty Press, North American's T-6 - A Definitive History of the World’s Most Famous Trainer by Dan Hagedorn. Images of the cover and four sample pages are included.

• Steven Eisenman reviews Propagteam's 1/48 scale Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker decals. Imaes of the cover and the decal sheet are included, and Steven also test-drives one of the markings for himself.

• We are seeing more progress and completed models on the Airfix Group Build. Check out the new photos, and please add your own too!

22 June, 2009

• Piotr Dmitruk builds Aeroteam's resin 1/72 scale Zlin 526F in short new Feature Article. Ten images are included.

• James Green presents his artwork of two P-51Cs from the Tuskegee Airmen, "Gruesome Twosome".

• Glen Porter reviews AZ Model's 1/72 scale Supermarine Spiteful (Special) with "what if" markings. Images of the kit parts, decals, marking schemes and box top are included.

• Steve Naylor examines the latest Modeller's Datafile from SAM Publications, "Hawker Hunter, a Comprehensive Guide". Images of the front cover and three sample pages are included.

• On Missing-Lynx, Aleksandar Mladenovi presents five images of his heavily modified Zvezda 1/35 scale Soviet M-30 Howitzer finished in post-war Yugoslav colours.

• Tim Bumb's latest artwork in the Gallery is a KV-1 entitled "Fresh from the Factory".

• Erland Jansen has five images of his 1/35 scale Tamiya FAMO in the Gallery.

• Glen Porter reviews Special Armour's 1/72 scale Sd.Kfz.11/2, including images of all the kit parts, decals and the box top.

• Cookie Sewell examines AFV Club's new 1/48 scale Sturmtiger. I have added images of the kit's plastic and photo-etched parts, tracks and box top to Cookie's text.

• Cookie reviews a couple of new 1/35 scale releases too:

  • cyber-hobby.com's 1/35 scale JS-1/JS-2 2-in-1 with Bonus Soviet Motor Rifle Troops (Berlin 1945)

  • Dragon's 1/35 scale Sd.Kfz. 164 Bergepanzerwagen IV - Smart Kit

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

19 June, 2009

• Tonight I review Vector's 1/48 scale full resin Henschel Hs 126. Images of all the kit parts, decals, marking guide and box top are included.

• I also examine Red Roo's new book, Southern Cross Mustangs by David Muir. An image of the cover plus several sample pages spreads are included.

• Check out Plastic Pics for some inspiring model photos posted by HyperScale's visitors, including Spencer Pollard's workbench.

18 June, 2009

• We have four images of Haris Ali's 1/32 scale Wingnut Wings Junkers J.I in the Gallery.

• Louis Chang brings us 19 images of his Academy 1/32 scale F/A-18C Hornet under construction and completed.Yes,

• Doug Duthie presents a Construction Feature on his 1/48 scale Falcon Spitfire XVI conversion on the ARII kit. 38 images are included.

• Simon Wolff reviews Accurate Miniatures' 1/48 scale P-51C Tuskegee Airmen kit. Images include kit parts, decals, artwork and box top.

• Tonight I examine RB Productions' 1/32 scale Romanian Pilot Figure, Alexandru Serbanescu, including images of the resin and photo-etched parts, and the completed and painted figure.

• We are entering the last few days of the current topic on Theme Pics, "D-Day". Check out the latest entries and post your own D-Day models while you still have the chance!

17 June, 2009

• I neglected to add the link yesterday for the Preview of Xtradecals' 1/32 scale Swordfish decals for the new Trumpeter kit. Sorry about that - you can find the Preview now!

• Brian Geiger presents a Constructon Feature on his 1/32 scale Revell Heinkel He 162 A-2. 18 images are included.

• Doug Duthie has sent 17 images of his 1/48 scale Airfix Spitfire Mk.24 for he Gallery.

• Mick Evans reviews Kinetic Models' 1/48 scale Lockheed Martin F-16F Block 60 – Desert Falcon. Images of the unique parts, decals and box top are included.

• Rodger Kelly examines BarracudaCals' 1/32 scale release, "P-40E Warhawks Part 1". Images of the decals, instructions and cover are included.

• Rob Baumgartner reviews the latest book from Mushroom Model Publications in their big White series, "Gloster Gladiator Vol. 1, Development and History", by Alex Crawford. An image of the cover is included.

• The new HyperScale US Navy and Marines Group Build, "Rhapsody in Blue", has gotten off to a good start with a number of projects underway already. Check out the progress on the Forum, or add your own stories!

16 June, 2009

• Derek Derks presents a short article on building the Airfix 1/72 scale Severn Class Life Boat in diorama entitled "Rescue Station Stornoway". Ten images are included.

• Oliver Peissl brings us a new article on building Tamiya's 1/48 scale Feiseler Fi 156 Storch, including construction photos and images of the completed model.

• Mark Davies reviews Amodel's 1/72 scale Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer, including images of the kit parts, decals and box top.

• Mick Evans examines Skunkmodels Workshop's 1/48 scale IDF Weapons Set, including images of all the plastic parts, decals, box art and markings guide.

• We have Preview images of Xtradecals' two forthcoming decal releases for Trumpeter's new 1/32 scale Fairey Swordfish.

• Rodger Kelly reviews the latest book from AJ Press, Modelmania No.9, F4U-1, - 4 Corsair. Images of the covers and nine sample pages.

15 June, 2009

• Mark Davies reviews AZ Model's 1/72 scale Auster AOP Mk.III, including images of the kit parts, decals, marking schemes and box art.

• Rodger Kelly examines BarracudaCals' 1/32 scale "P-40s of 112 Squadron RAF Part 1", including images of the decals, instructions and cover.

• Rob Baumgartner reviews Albatros Publications' new book, "The FE2B flies again! Recreating a WWI Legend".

• On Missing-Lynx, Mike Rinaldi presents a fantastic guide to Modulation Painting techniques with a big new article. Mike uses Dragon's Ferdinand as a step-by-step case study of painting and weathering a vehicle using half a dozen essential techniques. More than 20 images illustrate the detailed text.

• 13 "Beauty Shots" of Mike's completed Ferdinand have also been posted to the Gallery.

• Tim Bumb's latest artwork in the Gallery is entitled Dead Tiger.

• Cookie Sewell has been busy with new reviews lately:

  • AFV Club 1/35 scale T-34/76 Model 1942 Factory No. 112 - Special Edition

  • Alanger 1/35 scale T-28 Soviet Medium Tank (Mod. 38)

  • cyber-hobby.com 1/35 scale Sherman Mk. III DV Initial Production - Smart Kit

  • AFV Club 1/35 scale Sd.Kfz. 251/3 Ausf. C with Special Parts

  • Dragon 1/35 scale Pzkw. III Ausf. J Initial Production - Smart Kit

  • cyber-hobby.com 1/35 scale 3 cm MK103 Zwilling Flakpanzer IV “Kugelblitz”

...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.

12 June, 2009

• Our Testor's ScaleWorkshop video tonight asks a question of the modellers at the Melbourne Model Expo 2009, and we get an interesting range of answers. No tiny screen this time either!

11 June, 2009

• Hobbycraft has advised that their factory has recently shipped a batch of kits without decals. If your kit is missing its markings, you can obtain the decals by e-mailing HOBBYRAFT with your postal address and proof-of-purchase (sales receipt or package bar code) to: decalz@hobbycraft.com

• Emmanuel Pernes presents 12 images of his 1/72 scale Academy Messerschmitt Me 262 A-2a in the Gallery.

• We have seven images of Jiri Kure's 1/72 scale ICM Tupolev SB 2M 100 in the Gallery.

• Mick Evans reviews Kinetic's 1/48 scale F-16D with Dorsal Spine, including images of the kit's unique parts, decals and box top, plus first thoughts on comparing this kit to Hasegawa's and Tamiya's F-16s. By the way, we will have photos of Mick's completed Kinetic Sufa in the coming weeks.

• Rodger Kelly examines the new book from AirDOC, Turkish Phantoms The F-4E and RF-4E of the Turkish Hava Kuvvetleri by Tuncay Deniz with Andreas Klein. Images of he covers plus seven sample pages are included.

• I have updated Rob Baumgartner's recent review of Barracudacals' Spitfire Mk.IX decals with new images of the latest 1/72. 1/48 and 1/32 scale decals, plus a correction instruction sheet inclued with the latest releases.

10 June, 2009

HyperScale has a brand-new Group Build Forum. The first topic is "Rhapsody in Blue", US Navy and Marines Aircraft, 1940-1960. The focus is any US aircraft of the period finished in any blue camouflage scheme. Let's see your construction photos as you build your US Navy or Marines kits in any scale, in two blues, three tone or Gloss Sea Blue. Have fun!

• Mark Davies reviews AZ Model's 1/72 scale Stinson OY-2 “In Korea”. Images of the kit parts, colour schemes, decals and box art are included.

• Mark Lynch examines Two Mikes Resin's 1/72 scale Avro Vulcan jet intakes for the Airfix / MPC kit. Images of the resin parts and test-fitting are included.

• Rodger Kelly reviews Air Doc's new book, USMC PHANTOMS F-4B/J/N/S and RF-4B of the US Marine Corps by Patrick Martin with Andreas Klein. Images of the covers and several sample pages are included.

9 June, 2009

• Testor's ScaleWorkshop takes us behind the scenes of the Melbourne Model Expo 2009, where we examine the judging, photography and traders (I am trying to fix the problem with the tiny screen, by the way!)

• Bill Cronk presents seven images of his 1/72 scale Amodel Beriev Be-2 in the Gallery.

• Andre Krocher has sent three images of his 1/32 scale Revell Heinkel He 162 A-2 set against a hangar background.

• Mark Davies examines AZ Model's 1/72 scale Supermarine Spiteful Mk.XIV. Images of the box art, decals and kit contents are included.

• Rob Baumgartner reviews Barracudacals' new release, "Spitfire Mk.IX Series Part 1", available in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scales. Images of the decals, the cover and the instructions are included.

8 June, 2009

• We have just arrived back from the Melbourne Model Expo. We took some video footage while we were there, and a behind the scenes video will be posted in tomorrow's update.

5 June, 2009

• We have a new topic on Theme Pics - D-Day. Let's see your models representing Allied or Axis aircraft, vehicles and vessels that operated on D-Day, 6 June 1944, and in the following months during the campaign to liberate Europe. Have fun!

• Six images of Anthony "Pappy" Papadis' 1/48 scale Vostok 1 from New Ware have been posted to the Gallery.

• Mick Evans reviews Alley Cat's new decals, 'Post War Test F6F-5K Hellcats", available in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scales. Images of the cover and the decal sheet are included.

• We are setting off now on the long drive down to Melbourne today for the 2009 Australian Model Expo on this weekend at the Sandown Racecourse. I'll look forward to seeing some of HyperScale's Australian visitors there.

4 June, 2009

• We have eleven images of Anthony Papadis' 1/72 scale Fujimi Sabre Mk.6 in striking "Richthofen" Bundesluftwaffe markings in the Gallery.

• Dave Ketterman brings us four images of his scratch built 1/48 scale Kayaba Katsudoni in the Gallery.

• James Fahey reviews Pheon Decals' latest release, "Fokker Dr.Is of Jagdgeschwader II", available in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scales. Images of the instructions and decal sheets are included.

• Al Bowie examines the recent book from Speciality Press, "American Secret Pusher Fighters of World War II XP-54, XP-55 and XP-66" by Gerald H. Balzer.

• We have seen some very inspiring work from HyperScale's visitors on Plastic Pics lately. Check 'em out!

3 June, 2009

• Dave Ketterman presents five images of his scratch built 1/48 scale Henschel Hs P.122 in the Gallery.

• We have six photos of Peter Mahoney's Anigrand's 1/72 scale Grumman Jaguar in the Gallery.

• Simon Wolff reviews Eduard's 1/48 scale F6F-3 Hellcat "Weekend Edition", including images of the kit parts, decals and box top.

• Tonight I examine three recent Junkers Ju 88 conversions from AIMS - a Ju 88 C nose, interior and long wingtips / ailerons. Images of all the resin parts are included.

• I also review AIMS' 1/32 scale "Early Ju 88s in the MTO" decals for Junkers Ju 88 C-2 and C-4 night fighters, and anti-shipping D-5s. Images of the decals, instructions and cover sheet are included.

• Glen Porter reviews the new book from Mushroom Model Publications, "Wings On Windermere The history of the Lake District's forgotten flying boat factory" by Allan King. An image of the cover is included.

2 June, 2009

• Bill Schwarz presents six images and a short article on his 1/48 scale Pegasus EZ Snap P-51B Mustang.

• We have six photos of Peter Mahoney's 1/72 scale Anigrand Douglas Skyshark in the Gallery.

• Rob Baumgartner examines new 1/32 scale decals from Hussar for Messerschmitt Bf 109 Es. Images of the instructions and the decal sheet are inclluded.

• Al Bowie reviews a new book from Specialty Press, Northrop's Night Hunter - P-61 Black Widow. An image of the cover is included.

• Lucky Model is holding a big 6th Anniversary sale. Details for the best deals, Anniversary discounts, redemption and free worldwide airmail shipping program may be found by following this link.

1 June, 2009

• Tadeu Pinto Mendes presents six images of his 1/72 scale post-war B-17H based on Academy's B-17G Flying Fortress.

• Mike Donegan has sent artwork of the Italian Heavy Cruiser RN Pola for he Gallery.

• Rob Baumgartner reviews Wingnut Wings' 1/32 scale Bristol F.2b Fighter, including images of all the kit parts, decals and box top.

• Steve Naylor examines the newest title from Dalrymple and Verdun, Scimitar - Supermarine's Last Fighter, by Richard A. Franks. Images of the cover and two sample pages are included.

• Luke Pitt reviews the latest decals from Revi, Nakajima Ki-44 Shoki, available in both 1/48 and 1/72 scales. Images of the cover and the decal sheets are included.

• On Missing-Lynx, Steve Zaloga presents his latest project, Dragon's new 1/35 scale 105mm M2A1 Howitzer, in a short new article with four images.

• I present both Tamiya's and Accurate Armour's 1/48 scale Tilly kits, which will appear in a detailed Feature Article in Issue 39 of Model Military International magazine.

• Tim Bumb's latest artwork depicts an M8 armoured car entering Paris.

• I review MR Models' 1/48 scale Crusader Mk.I early conversion, CS conversion and Rotatrailer. Images of all the resin parts and included, and the Rotatrailer has been built for the review too.

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

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