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RAPTOR - KING OF FIGHTERS

But is it king of kits? Maybe, with Academy's 1:48 production-standard machine...... Read more

MARS BASE MODEL BY MAT IRVINE

Will China or the US be first to Mars? Have a look at Mat's model...... Read more

Here's something for 'Wooden Wonder' fans

Tamiya's 1:48 Mosquito now comes in Limited Edition form with crew and car...... Read more

AIRSHIP MAKES ATLANTIC CROSSING TODAY!

Well, today in 1919, that is - the first east-west crossing by any aircraft was made by the British R34 on 2 July...... Read more

Mega trucks at Truckfest

Truckfests are the UK's biggie truck meets and great to visit. We also look at a Corgi diecast conversion and the Italeri Volvo F12 transcontinental hauler...... Read more

67th anniversary of El Alamein

1 July marks the start of the Battle of El Alamein, in 1942. For modellers it's a gold mine of opportunity...... Read more

T GAUGE - THE SMALLEST MODEL TRAINS EVER

T gauge is about half the size of Z gauge and an oval of track will fit on a sheet of A3 paper...... Read more

Tamiya Released 1/35 German 3.7cm FLAK 37 Anti-Aircraft Gun w/Crew

This 1/35 scale plastic assembly kit features the German 3.7cm FLAK37 anti-aircraft gun and 5 crew figures in Luftwaffe uniforms, including a commander with binoculars, a spotter with rangefinder, a gunner, and two loaders. The gun barrel features sliding forward/reverse, elevation/depression, and ... Read more

Fly in a Dragon Rapide

Watch the video of a Rapide flight, then if you like, build a model...... Read more

CLASSIC CORVETTE STINGRAY AUCTION AND MODELS

The Chevrolet Corvette has a passionate following, which makes the Mecum Corvette auction today and tomorrow a magnet for any 'Vette fan with money. But if you can't afford a real one, then there are good models out there...... Read more

WILDLIFE ARTIST DAVID SHEPHERD IS ALSO A MODEL FAN

David Shepherd is one of the world’s premier wildlife artists, widely known for his paintings of African wildlife. He owns steam locomotives and is a confirmed model enthusiast. David’s Shepherd’s own rail layout...... Read more

DIECAST AIRCRAFT JUST KEEP GETTING BETTER

Hobby Master has some fine new offerings for ready-built aircraft collectors. In 1:48 scale, they include a pair from the 1930s, the Boeing P26 and Grumman F3F. These are nicely detailed (the Boeing has machine guns accurately shown in the engine cowling) and beautifully rigged...... Read more

New Resin Figures Brand "Evolution Miniatures"

New brand of resin figures in 1/35 from Russia "Evolution Miniatures" Find the products on our website www.euromodelshop.com Regards Daniel Roh... Read more

MODEL BOATS AT GLOUCESTER TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL

Super model boats were on display from the Gloucester & District Model Boat Club. The event was the Tall Ships Festival - and crowds came on the day, to sunny Gloucester Docks...... Read more

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR COLLECTIBLES

You never know when a tasty little collectible gem mighty be waiting to add a little zing to your collection...... Read more

Hasegawa Released Limited Edition 1/350 Plastic Kit of IJN Battleship Nagato "The battle of the Leyte Gulf"

The total number of parts of this finely detailed kit is 1012, the length and width of the completed model are respectively 643mm and 110mm. The kit also featured exclusive parts for the Battle of the Leyte Gulf, which includes Bridge Anti-Air Radar No.2 Model-1, 14 Tri-25mm Machine Guns, 28 25mm ... Read more

ULTRA-SHORT MOVIE FROM REVELL

Break out the popcorn for this brief mini-mov from Revell...... Read more

Scale-Model-Kits.com - new items in stock (June 12)

New items arrived in Scale-Model-Kits.com store: - German tank crew, France 1944 in 1:35 from MINIART(MI35060) - Polish village house in 1:35 from MINIART(MI35517) - Village house with base in 1:35 from MINIART(MI36031) - German motorcicle R-12 with sidecar and crew in 1:35 from Zvezda(ZVE3607) Also ... Read more

EuroModel - Bravo 6, Alclad Paints and Dragon come in

Dear customer We are proud to present you our new line of figures : Bravo 6. We had a massive Dragon incoming and new paint of Alcald. Let's have a look on our website for more news: www.euromodelshop.com Best Regard and happy shopping Daniel Roh EuroModel ... Read more

STEVE McQUEEN'S 'BULLITT' CAR-CHASE MOVIE KITS

The two new movie tie-ins feature the original 1968 Ford Mustang, and the 2008 ‘new’ Mustang. The 1968 model is a re-tooling of the earlier metal-bodied kit, while the 2008 model is based on brand-new tooling...... Read more

Herpa TV June 2009 Now Online

Featured in this issue of Herpa TV: You are invited - Open House at Herpa, Richthofen's 50th anniversary - the Air Force is celebrating, Back to the future - the Borgward is back. Enjoy. (published in German) ... Read more

MAT IRVINE REVIEWS RARE REVELL RELEASES

Mat Irvine (keeper of Dr Who's K-9 robotic canine companion) returns to look at a group of reissued 'Classic Kits' from Revell...... Read more