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9 December, 2019

We have Preview images and information about S.B.S. Models' new 1/72 scale Loire 210 Prototype.
On Missing-Lynx, I present five images and a description of my Ryfield Models 1/35 scale Volkswagen Type 82E.
Peter Brown reviews Dan Taylor Modelworks' four 1/72 scale Humber Scout Car kits. Images of rhe boxes and the sprues are included.

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

6 December, 2019

David Couche reviews Brengun's 1/48 scale Lockheed C-130 Hercules Wheels. Six images of the resin parts, packaging and instructions are included.
Tonight I examine Xtradecals' 1/72 scale Lockheed F-104 Starfighter Collection Pt.1
In the Gallery, Paul Sched presents three images of his Fujimi 1/72 scale Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk.

5 December, 2019

David Couche reviews AMP's 1/48 scale Piaggio-Pegna P.C.7 Schneider Trophy Series. 17 images of the plastic and photo-etched parts, decals and box top are included.

4 December, 2019

Tonight I review Eduard's Limited Edition 1/48 scale Jabo Fw 190 A-5 /U3 & U8 (the U8 was also known as the Fw 190 G-2). Images of the plastic, resin and photo-etched parts, decals and box top are included.
David Couche examines MMP Books' Polish Wings No.25 "Fokker E.V/D.VIII" by Tomasz J. Kopanski. Images of the cover plus six sample pages are included.
MMP Books is also enhancing its "Single" series to allow the reader to buy a book with their choice of aircraft colours and markings on the cover and in profile. The first of these offers two choice of the P-51D-5 Mustang.
In the Gallery, Arjan Scheerhout presents five images of his Mark I Models 1/144 scale Heinkel He 219 A-2.

3 December, 2019

Sprue Bros' Cyber Monday sale is on now! Take an additional 20% off all detail sets (with a minimum order of US$30.00). The sale is applicable only to items that are listed in any of the following categories as listed here: https://store.spruebrothers.com/Articles.asp?ID=301
Tonight I review Arma Hobby's 1/72 scale Yakovlev Yak-1b, including 25 images of the kit's plastic and photo-etched parts, decals, marking guide and box top are included.
I also examine Xtradecals's 1/72 MiG-17F, PZL-Mielec Lim-5 & Shenyang J-5 Collection. This will be of particular interest to those who are planning to build the forthcoming Airfix 1/72 MiG-17F kit.
In the Gallery, Tolga Ulgur presents his Hasegawa 1/32 scale P-40E Warhawk. 39 images are included,

2 December, 2019

Sword has announced a new release comprising five 1/72 scale Seafire kits in one box. We have an image on a Preview page.
On Missing-Lynx, Luke Pitt reviews Gecko Models' 1/35 scale figure set, "British Infantry in Combat Circa 2010-2016 Set 1". Images of the plastic and phot-etched pats, decals and box top are included.
Luke also examines Gecko's 1/35 scale Early War British Tank Crew. Images of the plastic parts and box top are included.
Al Bowie reviews Pen & Sword Books' "Operation Totalize – Battleground Normandy". An image of the cover plus three sample spreads are included.

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

29 November, 2019

The 48ers is offering up to 30% off across their entire inventory. Starts on Thursday Nov 27 at 5pm Eastern time and lasts 48 hours!
John Miller presents his Airfix 1/72 scale Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a in a new article, Halb und Halb (Half and Half). 26 images, including plenty of progress shots, accompany the detailed text.

28 November, 2019

Gaspatch Models is offering a 20% discount from now until 1 December. Visit the website and use the discount cose BF2019GPM
Roland Sachsenhofer presents his second 1/24 scale Airfix Mustang, this time a Mustang Mk.IVa. 15 images are included.
Tonight I review Xtradecal's 1/48 scale Hawker Hunter F.4, perfectly timed for the forthcoming Airfix kit. Images of the cover, the instructions and the decal sheet are included.
David Couche examines "The A-4N and TA-4J 'Ahit' in Israeli Air Force Service" by Ra'anan Weiss & Yoav Efrati. Images of the cover and eight sample spreads are included.
Eagle Editions has a Black Friday sale with 15% off everything! Available now.

27 November, 2019

In the Gallery, Roland Sachsenhofer presents 16 images and a detailed description of his Airfix 1/24 scale P-51D Mustang "Skeeter's Scooter".
I examine Xtradecal's 1/48 scale F-104 Starfighter Collection Pt.3. Images of the cover, the instructions and the decal sheet are included.
We have Preview images of Bronco's forthcoming 1/350 scale Chinese Navy Type 055 DDG Large Destroyer.

26 November, 2019

Tonight I review Model Monkey's 1/24 scale P-51D Mustang Wheel Well. Nine images are included.
We have Preview images of Bronco's forthcoming new-tool 1/48 scale P-51D Mustang. It never rains, right?
I examine Xtradecal's 1/48 scale F-104 Starfighter Collection Pt.2. Images of the cover, the instructions and the decal sheet are included.
Yesterday, the review of Xtradecal's 1/48 scale F-104 Starfighter Collection Pt.1 had images from the website that had incorrect Dutch roundel artwork. This has been corrected on the actual decal sheet and instructions. I have replaced the website image with a photo of the commercial release,

25 November, 2019

Tonight I review Xtradecal's 1/48 scale F-104 Starfighter Collection Pt.1. Images of the cover, the instructions and the decal sheet are included.
In the Gallery, Arjan Scheerhout brings us five images of his improved Sweet 1/144 scale General Motors FM-2 Wildcat.
On Missing-Lynx, I examine Zvezda's new 1/35 scale Panzer IV Ausf. G. 23 images of the plastic parts and box top are included.
HobbyLink Japan's 2019 Winter Sale at HLJ.com starts at 12:00pm, Friday, November 22nd, and runs to 12:00pm Friday morning, December 6th (all Japan Standard Time, UTC + 9). Enjoy discounts of up to 90% . And get ready for Black Friday with discounts and limited Lucky Bags containing high-demand collectibles! HobbyLink Japan Newsletter subscribers get early access to Black Friday -- If you aren't on the list, you can sign up here

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22 November, 2019

In the Gallery, Steve Kramer builds Wingnut Wings' 1/32 scale Sopwith Dolphin. Eleven images are included.
I review GasPatch Models' 1/24 scale Browning Cal.50 Mk.I / Mk.II Wing Mounted machine gun sets. Four guns are supplied. Images of the resin parts, instructions and packaging are included.
I examine Xtradecals's 1/48 scale RAF Harrier GR.3s. Images of the instructions, the cover and the decals are included.
I have archived the What's New entries from June to October 2019. These may be found, along with all the other What's New archive pages dating back to 2008, at the bottom of this page. Earlier entries may be found in the Indexes.

21 November, 2019

Tonight I review Dora Wings' 1/48 scale Bloch MB.152 (late). Images of the plastic and photo-etched parts, decals, marking schemes and box top are included.
I also examine GasPatch Models' 1/24 scale Browning Cal.30 Mk.I / Mk.II Wing Mounted machine gun sets. Four guns are supplied. Images of the resin parts, instructions and packaging are included.
In the Gallery, Arjan Scheerhout brings us five images of his improved ARII 1/144 scale F-105D-5-RE Thunderchief.

20 November, 2019

John Miller reviews Arma Hobby's 1/72 scale Fokker E.V (D.VIII). 11 images of the kit's plastic parts, photo-etched fret, decals, marking guide and box top are included.
Tonight I examine Xtradecal's 1/48 scale Early RAF Harrier GR.1/3s. Images of the instructions, the decal sheet and the cover are included.

19 November, 2019

I review Eduard's 1/48 scale Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R-2. 23 images of the kit's plastic and photo-etched parts, decals, marking guide and box top are included.
David Couche examines MMP Books' The Curtiss-Wright AT-9 - The Other Jeep by Dan Hagedorn. An image of the cover and eight sample pages are included.

18 November, 2019

Tonight I review Xtradecals' 1/72 scale C-130J Hercules Special Scheme Part 2, which also includes a bonus set of markings for a 1/72 scae F-35B LIghtning II. Images of the cover, the instructions and the decal sheet are included.
In the Gallery, Arjan Scheerhout presents six images and a description of his Fujimi 1/144 scale P-38J-15 Lightning.
On Missing-Lynx, Andy King reviews Italeri's 1/35 scale Kangaroo Armoured Personnel Carrier. Twelve images of the resin and photo-etched parts are included.

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

15 November, 2019

The48ers.com is expanding into the helicopter space and is offering a large number of aftermarket sets @ 15% discount. The Pre-Order will be open until Saturday November 23 EOD GMT.
James Hatch reviews Wingnut Wings' 1/32 scale Hannover Cl.II (Early). 73 images of the kit's plastic and photo-etched parts, decals, marking schemes and box top are included.
Suresh Nathan presents a new Feature Article on his scratch built 1/144 scale Wolf's Den, Saint Nazaire, France, 1945. 44 images of the completed diorama and the project in progress are included.
Tonight I examine Xtradecals' 1/72 scale C-130J Hercules Special Scheme Part 1, which also includes a bonus set of markings for a 1/72 scae Typhoon FGR.4. Images of the cover, the instructions and the decal sheet are included.

14 November, 2019

In the Gallery, Tolga Ulgur presents 38 images of his Tamiya 1/32 scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVIe.
Spencer Pollard has advised that after selling out the original print run, he has ordered another small production of his latest book, "Harrier - Modelling an Icon". The additional books are available now.
Tonight I review BarracudaCast's 1/32 scale Lancaster WWII Radio Sets Upgrade. Five images of the resin parts, decals and packaging are included.
Simon Wolff examines Top Notch's 1/72 scale Camouflage Mask Set Defiant Mk.I Pat. B. Images of the cover, the masks and instructions are included.

12 November, 2019

David Couche reviews Eduard's 1/48 scale Mirage IIIC ProfiPACK, including 21 images of the kit's plastic and photo-etched parts, decals and box top.
I examine BarracudaCast's 1/32 scale DH Mosquito B.Mk.IV, FB.Mk.VI Radio Sets. Five images of the resin parts, decals and packaging are included.
In the Gallery, Arjan Scheerhout presents five images and a description of his Armory 1/144 Messerschmitt Me 163 B-1.

11 November, 2019

Tonight I review BarracudaCast's 1/48 and 1/32 scale Focke-Wulf Ta 152 H tyres with smooth tread. Five images are included.
In the Gallery, Arjan Scheerhout presents six images of his superdetailed Minicraft 1/144 scale B-26B Marauder.
Fundekals new 1/48 and 1/32 F-104J/DJ decals are now out. Each scale has a markings sheet and a separately available JASDF-specific stencil sheet available. Much of the print run is already accounted for, so order soon!
On Missing-Lynx, I review Homefront Miniatures' 1/35 scale 1930/40 Austin 7. Nine images of the resin and photo-etched parts are included.

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8 November, 2019

Tonight I review, build and paint Bronco's brand new 1/72 scale Chinese Dong Feng-1 Ground to Ground Missile. 46 images, including plenty of progress photos, are included.
John Miller presents a helpful illustrated guide to Preparing Sprayable Filler. Eleven images are included.

7 November, 2019

In the Gallery, we have six photos of Antoine Huyghe's Italeri 1/48 scale Arado Ar 196 A-5.
Tonight I review BarracudaCast's 1/48 scale P-51 Mustang Oval and Hexagonal Pattern Main Wheels. Images of both wheel sets and the packaging are included.
We have Preview information and ordering details for Model Monkey's new printed resin 1/24 scale P-51D / Mustang Mk.IV wheel well for the Airfix kit.

6 November, 2019

We have Preview images and information on the forthcoming 1/72 scale Italeri F-35B Lightning II. 22 images of the sprues and a built model are included.
In the Gallery, Tolga Ulgur presents 37 imags and a decription of his Hasegawa 1/32 scale Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-4.
David Couche examines F-4 A/B/C/D/N GE Exhaust MA-72018- F-4 E/F/G/J/EJ/S GE Exhaust Nozzle & After Burner Set (Open). Six images of the resin parts and the real thing.

5 November, 2019

In the Gallery, Valter Vaudagna presents 18 images of his super detailed Revell/ICM 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.XVI.
David Couche examines KA Models' 1/72 scale F-4 A/B/C/D/N GE Exhaust Nozzle & After Burner Set for Fujimi (Closed). Six images of the resin parts and the real thing.
We have Preview images and information about Aerocraft's new 1/48 scale two-seater Hawker Hunter T.7 conversion, available for pre-order now. Six images of the resin parts, decals and marking schemes (two sets are available - one with RAF subjects and one RNAS subjects).
Wingnut Wings has announced four new limited release models now available for pre-order with shipping from mid November:
- Kit No. 32907 1/32 Albatros D.Va “Black Beauties” US$ 79.00
- Kit No. 32908 1/32 Albatros D.Va “Wooden Wonders” US$ 79.00
- Kit No. 32909 1/32 Pfalz D.IIIa “Flying Circus part 1” US$ 79.00
- Kit No. 32909 1/32 Pfalz D.IIIa “Flying Circus part 1” US$ 79.00

1 November, 2019

Tonight I present four images and a description of my newly finished Kinetic 1/48 scale F-104G Luftwaffe Starfighter in the Gallery.
Tonight I review Barracuda Studios' 1/48 scale Hawker Hunter Main and Nose Wheel replscement set. Images of the resin wheels, packaging and kit parts are included.
David Klaus has information about the configuration of B-24D Liberator "Hadley's Harem" in the Reference Library.
For the information of our Australian visitors, the ScaleACT model show will be held in Canberra on the weekend of 9 and 10 November 2019, featuring model displays, competitions, a swap 'n sell, and more. A number of local and interstate traders will be selling kits, books and modelling accessories throughout the weekend. For more information, visit https://actsms.asn.au/scaleact/