Tonight I round up five recent 1/32 scale releases from Quickboost, including hedgehog exhausts for Revell's Beaufighter, exhausts for Dragon's Bf 110, and ore. Images of all the parts are included.
For the information of Australian visitors, the ACT Scale Modellers' Society (ACTSMS) will be holding its annual showcase event for 2009, entitled Scale ACT '09 over the weekend Saturday 23 May to Sunday 24 May 2009. More details may be found on the ACTSMS website.
Tonight I round up 13 new 1/48 scale releases from Quickboost, including a Czech Storch conversion, replacement cowl and exhausts for the Airfix Griffon Spitfire and Seafire kits, new rudder for Trumpeter's C-47 and many more. Images of all the resin parts are included.
As a number of projects are close to conclusion, I am going to leave the Wingnut Wings topic on Theme Pics for the rest of the week. We will revisit them later this year too!
Rob Baumgartner reviews the new 1/32 scale SE.5a "Hisso" from Wingnut Wings. Rob's review includes images of the kit parts, decals and box top, plus a photo of the fuselage and lower wing parts fitted.
Tonight I round up the latest 1/72 scale releases from Quickboost, including propellers, Schrage Musik cannon and Berlin radome for Hasegawa's Ju 88 kits, replacement cowl for Aoshima's Ta 152 H, new gear doors for Revell's Wurger and more. Images of all the parts are included.
From the 2009 Shizuoka Hobby Show, Hasegawa has announced the future release of a 1/32 scale Shoki and a P-40N. In addition to their all-new 1/35 scale Matilda, Tamiya has also announced the following forthcoming military releases:
32564 1:48 Mtl.SPW. Sd.Kfz 251/1 Ausf.D
35301 1:35 Citroen Traction 11CV Staff Car
35302 1:35 German 3.7cm FLAK 37 Anti-Aircraft Gun w/Crew
56028 1:16 R/C Russian Heavy Tank KV-1 Full Option Set (Tentative)
Tamiya’s 1:35 scale L.R.D.G. Chevrolet truck will be re-released, this time towing a 20mm Breda AA Gun.
More details will be published as they come to hand.
Classic Airframes is clearing out their warehouse. Available items are listed on the Classic Airframes website. Some are in very limited numbers. Classic Airframes will provide updates if any items are no longer in stock. The rules are very simple - buy one kit and get the second kit of equal or lesser value for $5.00 USD. The shipping is equally simple - $9.00 USD for any size order in the USA, foreign orders are $18.00 for any size order. You must order via through Paypal. The email used by Paypal is classicairframes@aol.com The items will be availble until sold out, the kits are not scheduled to be re-issued, so this is your chance if you want to add these to your collection at a rock bottom price. If something needs clarification contact (email) before placing the order, or simply list an alternate choice if the original choice is not available.
Rob Baumgartner reviews Windsock Worldwide Vol. 25 No.2, which is a special on building all four of Wingnut Wings' debut offerings. An image of the cover is included.
Five images of Ian Passlow's 1/48 scale Hasegawa F-14D Tomcat have been posted to the Gallery. The photos were taken at the recent NSW Scale Model Expo.
13 images of Ian Passlow's 1/48 scale HobbyBoss F-105D Thunderchief have been posted to the Gallery. The photos were taken at last weekend's NSW Scale Model Expo.
I am delighted to announce that Airfix has come on board as a sponsor of HyperScale. We will be converting the Airfix Group Build to a permanent Forum, and introducing a new casual Group Build Forum. The next Group Build topic will be announced next week.
Scott Miller presents a detailed Construction Feature on his 1/48 scale Hasegawa Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-4. 23 images accompany Scott's text, including plenty of in-progress shots.
K. J. Bricknell brings us an article on High Planes' 1/48 scale CAC CA-27 Avon Sabre finished in the colours of his own 77 Sqn aircraft from the 1960s. Eight images are included.
We have a new topic on Theme Pics - what else but WIngnut Wings! This new manufacturer has captured modellers' imaginations like none other in recent memory. Post images of your Wingnuts models, and bring us news of your Wingnuts models in progress. Let's see if any of these models are completed within two weeks!
Steven "Modeldad" Eisenman reviews and tests the new Badger Renegade Series of airbrushes. Images of all three airbrushes in the range, plus a description of using each, are included in the review.
Rob Baumgartner reviews Pegasus' 1/48 scale RFC & RNAS Serials decals. An image of the decal sheet plus an example of one of the numbers used on an unintended subject are included.
Classic Airframes confirms that their all-new 1/48 scale Fiat BR.20 Cicogna will be released in June or July. The kit number is 4131, and the MSRP has been reduced to USD$85.00. Markings for one Italian, four Japanese and possibly one Spanish bomber will be included. More news will be available in the coming weeks.
Gustavo Arribas Robles presents 12 images of his 1/48 scale Mirage F-1 CE in the Gallery. The model is based on Italeri's kit with detail part from Fonderie Miniature.
Alpine Miniatures has announced four new releases, all available now - 35081 German Infantry Officer (1/35): MSRP $16.50 USD 35082 German Infantry NCO (1/35): MSRP $16.50 USD 35083 German Infantry Set 2 Figs (1/35): MSRP $32.00 USD 1/16 16006 WSS Panzer Crew "LSSAH" (1/16): MSRP $50.00 USD For more info and pics, please visit the website at: http://www.alpineminiatures.com/
I arrived home last night after the long flight back from the UK. Despite my very best intentions, I spent most of the day on the phone and answering emails, so no new update tonight. Business as usual tomorrow - with a little luck!
6 April, 2009
I spent an enjoyable day at the Shropshire Model Show at Cosford RAF Museum today. Congratulations to the organisers for a terrific show. I will be returning home tomorrow, so the next update will be posted on Wednesday.
I apologise for the service problems over the last two days. My hosting company inexplicably decided to change the DNS server details on HyperScale's and Missing-Lynx's servers while they were doing maintenance on Wednesday morning. However, they neglected to tell me about it, so all the sites on both servers winked out of existence. After the third time they suggested that there was no problem and the servers were working perfectly, they finally told me about the altered DNS. I changed the DNS settings on all the domain names to match the servers yesterday morning. It seems that most people can see most of the sites again now, but it might take another 12 hours or so for the information to propagate everywhere.
We have had some service interruptions today due to the hosting company conducting maintenance on HyperScale's and Missing-Lynx's servers. I apologise for the inconvenience.
On the same subject but slightly smaller, Bill Bunting presents a new Construction Feature on his 1/72 scale Trumpeter EE Lightning F.2A. 13 images are included.
Tonight I review Eduard's 1/48 scale Spitfire LF Mk. VC, including images of all the plastic, resin and photo-etched parts, plus the markings guide, decals and box top.
Tonight I examine MDC's 1/32 scale Republic P-47D Cockpit Set, suitable for models up to production block D-40. Images of the resin and other multi-media parts are included in my review.
Squadron has posted a five minute video on YouTube with animated exploded CAD diagrams of the new 1/32 scale Czech Model F-80C Shooting Star being assembled. You may view the video below. Clever stuff!
I have also produced a video review of the new Czech Model 1/32 scale F-80C Shooting Star. The ten minute video may be viewed by clicking the screen below:
If you'd like to see a smaller version of the Shooting Star, check out HyperScale's Airfix Group Build Forum for Tom Muphy's progress on the ancient 1/72 scale Airfix kit. There is lots more great work on the Forum too!
Juanjo Dominguez has sent six images of his 1/72 scale Hasegawa SH-60B Seahawk for the Gallery. This model will be featured ina future issue of Model Airplane International magazine.
The Testor Corporation is celebrating its 80th Anniversary. Click here to view Testor's Press Release, where they dicuss their history and some planned initiatives.
5 March, 2009
We have a new topic on Theme Pics for a short time, inspired by a couple of recent threads on Plastic Pics - "Model Photos with Backgrounds". Whether you are a Photoshop fiend or simply snap your models against the natural sky, post any photos of your models with a background.
The images in last night's Preview of Vector's 1/48 scale Henschel Hs 126 were not working, so I have rebuilt the thumbnail gallery. You should be able to see the images now (if they are still not working try hitting the "refresh" button on your browser).
And, by the way, contrary to the entirely false suggestion posted to the Plane Talking Forum on the weekend, we have been assured that the Badger Air-Brush Company is still very much in business!
Mark Davies reviews RS Models' 1/72 scale Dornier Do 17 K, including images of the plastic, resin and photo-etched parts, decals markings schemes and box art.
I have posted Part Two of progress on my Eduard 1/32 scale Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-1 on the Plastic Pics Forum. While you are there, make sure you check out Spencer's Jagdtiger and Jeroen's step-by-step build of Eduard's 1/48 scale Fw 190. Great stuff!
On Missing-Lynx,
I review a model that should be a popular choice for both aircraft and military modellers - the brand new 1/48 scale Tamiya Austin Tilly. Images of all the kit parts, decals and box top are included.
Alpine Miniatures has just released four new figure sets - 16005 WSS Gebirgsjger "Prinz Eugen" (1/16): 35078 British Armoured Crew #1 (1/35): 35079 British Armoured Crew #2 and Puppy(1/35): 35080 British Armoured Crew Set and Puppy (2 figures 1/35). For more info and pics, check out Alpine Miniatures' website.
Tonight I round up nine of Aires' recent 1/72 scale releases, including cockpits for two Draken versions and the F-15E, jet exhausts and two Mistel conversions. Images of all the resin parts are included.
Tonight I round up four of Quickboost's recent 1/32 scale releases, including seats for Trumpeter's Su-27UB, a Bf 109 recon conversion and several pitot tubes. Images of all the resin parts are included.
We have a new topic on Theme Pics - Blue! Show us any of your models that are blue - or that have a large proportion painted blue. Gloss Sea Blue, PRU Blue, RLM 76, any shade you can think of. They can be aircraft, armour, figures, cars, whatever. Are you blue? Let us all see!
Tonight I round up 17 of Quickboost's recent 1/48 scale releases, including an F6F-3 night fighter conversion, Ju 88 A-4 exhausts, ski landing gear for Eduard's I-16, a Berlin nose conversion for Dragon's Ju 88 G-6 and much more. Images of all the resin parts are included.
Tonight I round up 13 of Quickboost's recent 1/72 scale releases, including exhausts for Spitfires and Il-2s, an engine for Heller's Trojan, a Berlin nose conversion for Hasegawa's Ju 88 G-6 and more. Imaes of all the resin parts are included.
On Missing-Lynx tonight I present three images of my new Tamiya 1/35 scale Jagdtiger to the Gallery. A full article on this build will appear in a future issue of Model Military Intrnational magazine.
Jules Bringuier has contacted me to advise that rumours of Classic Airframes demise as claimed on HyperScale's Forums this weekend are greatly exaggerated. Jules is currently out of the country on vacation, but confirms that Classic Airframes is still very much alive. The confusion may have resulted from Jules' previous statement that announced kits are still under careful consideration and will be released at a time when market conditions indicates that such an investment can be viable.
Andrew Judson rounds up some recent Voyager Model 1/35 scale photo-etched detail set releases - a WWII PZ.Sfl.Ivb German 10.5cm le FH. 18/1 Barrel W/mantlet for Dragon kit; WWII German 105mm Heuschrecke IVb "Grasshopper" Barrel w/Mantlet; Modern US Army M1A1, M1A2 side skirts; Modern US Army M1A2 TUSK Slat Armour; and a WWII German 20L Jerry Can Upgrade Set.
Rob Baumgartner reviews Eduard's 1/48 scale Roland C.II, which includes wild fish-scale markings. Images of the kit parts, decals, marking schemes and box top are included.
The Milton Keynes ModelKraft 2009 model show will be held at Stantonbury Campus Leisure Centre on Sunday 1st February 2008 from 10am to 4pm. More information may be found on the website.
I am pleased to report that yesterday Testor's ScaleWorkshop videos on YouTube passed the milestone of 1,000,000 views. We'll have plenty more new videos during 2009, but in the meantime you can browse back through our 68 videos.
Tonight I review the new Platz 1/144 scale P-47D Razorback Thunderbolt. Two full kits are supplied in the one box. Images of the kit's plastic parts, decals and box top are included.
Considering the popularity of the Airfix Group Build, I am going to extend the term to the end of March. That should give some of you time to finish current projects or start some new ones. Check out the latest progress on the Forum too.
We have a new topic on Theme Pics - "First Model for 2009". We'd love to see what you are working on right now. Post progress photos of your first model of the new year (and don't forget to let us know how you are going as the build continues too!)
Frank Mitchell presents a new Feature Article on his scratch built 1/32 scale F-107A. 28 images accompany Frank's detailed text, including plenty of construction shots.
Rodger Kelly reviews MAW Decals' 1/48 scale MAW Hornets Part III release covering three contemporary Marines first generation Hornets. Images of the three decals sheets, cover and instructions are included.
Mark Davies reviews Profiline's 1/72 scale Le-13 Blanik glider, including images of the kit parts, decals and box top, plus some background on the company and its kits.
Rodger Kelly reviews MAW Decals' 1/48 scale MAW Hornets Part II release covering three contemporary Marines first generation Hornets. Images of the three decals sheets, cover and instructions are included.
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