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Preview: MiniArt's 48th scale Junkers F13 (mid-production) in military service.

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 06:58
MiniArt's newest 1/48th-scale Junkers F13 kit features the mid-production variant in military service. We have art, sprue layout, colours & features of the model & the aircraft from this boxing in our preview...Read on... »
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Preview: A F4U-1D in 48th scale From Magic Factory

Mon, 03/16/2026 - 08:55
Magic Factory's 48th F4U-1D is the next Corsair from Magic Factory. We look at the original kites & the kit features in our preview....Read on... »
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Preview Update: Art & more info added to Kotare's 32nd scale Hurricane Mk. I (Early)

Mon, 03/16/2026 - 07:16
We have more information on Kotare's forthcoming 1/32nd-scale Hurricane Mk. I (early) kit. New box art & features in our preview...Read on... »
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New book preview: "Modelling Das Werk Model Kits" from Pla Editions

Sun, 03/15/2026 - 08:01
Pla Editions has not been sleeping – they released details on a new book called "Das Werk: The Collection – Inspiration & Techniques" soon to hit our shelves. We look at this welcome return in our preview...Read on... »
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Updated preview: MiniArt's new 48th-scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 - Advanced Kit

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 07:21
We have a built-up test shot to add to the previous sprues, profiles, decals, etch, art, features & CADs of MiniArt's 1/48th-scale Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-9 in our updated preview...Read on... »
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Preview: A Scooter & Panzer III from Hobbyboss in March...

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 07:48
A Panzer III & an early scooter are coming from HobbyBoss in March. We look at the colours, decals & built-up kit in our preview...Read on... »
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Preview: MiniArt's 35th scale Dingo Mk III Scout Car (w/Crew)

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 06:18
MiniArt combine their Dingo Mk.III scout with crew in winter gear to make this great set in 35th scale. We have CADs, art, colours, decals, etch & features in our preview...Read on... »
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Preview: Two more new kits from Trumpeter in March...

Sun, 03/08/2026 - 07:29
Trumpeter has picked two great subjects for their March releases. We have colours, decals & built-up kits & CADs showing features of them both in our preview...Read on... »
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Kit countdown... Clayton's top ten upcoming releases of the month...

Fri, 03/06/2026 - 05:49
It's that time again when Clayton Ockerby from Workbench Hobbies treats us to his top ten of upcoming releases that caught his eye this past month in his video preview...Read on... »
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Preview: Six releases from Italeri in March...

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 07:00
Six releases from Italeri with equal ground & air participants this month (even a mini-stash in a van). Check them out in art, plastic, colours, decals & info in our preview...Read on... »
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Updated preview: MiniArt's new 48th-scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 - Advanced Kit

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 05:20
Sprues, profiles, decals & etch are added to the art, features & CADs of MiniArt's 1/48th-scale Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-9 in our updated preview...Read on... »
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Preview: Masterbox's kits for march are all about the "Bulge"

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 07:15
Masterbox's new WWII-themed kits feature the delayed Germans in the bulge plus a pin-up with some of her own curves. Both sets are in our preview today...Read on... »
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Preview: Airframe & Miniature No.26: The Bristol Beaufighter from Valiant Wings...

Mon, 03/02/2026 - 22:42
An upgraded book on the Bristol Beaufighter is slated for release in May from Valiant Wings. We look at what's planned plus how to get a discount for a short time in our preview... Read on... »
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Preview: Dynamo Models tankers getting out in a hurry in four sets

Mon, 03/02/2026 - 06:38
Dynamo Models are keeping up a steady release of figure sets in 3D-printed resin. We picked four of their new twin sets of tankers evacuating their rides in dynamic fashion in our preview...Read on... »
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Sprues, colours & markings of MiniArt's new 48th-scale P-47D-22RE Thunderbolt French Service. Basic Kit...

Fri, 02/27/2026 - 06:03
The second French jug kit from MiniArt in 48th scale. We see the sprue layout, colours, profiles, decals & the real kites of this latest release in our preview...Read on... »
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Preview: Fallout Models German pilots enter in three scales

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 06:36
Fallout Models from South Africa have added to their range of diorama accessories with two new forthcoming Luftwaffe pilots in 72nd, 48th & 32nd scales. We look at them in our preview...Read on... »
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Preview: MiniArt's 35th scale Sd.Kfz.234/3 Schwerer Panzerspähwagen "Stummel" "Late"

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 05:10
A second Stummel from MiniArt in 35th scale – this time the "Late" version of the Sd.Kfz.234/3. CADs, art, colours, decals, etch & features in our preview...Read on... »
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MiniArt's new 48th-scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 - Advanced Kit

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 05:39
Art, features & CADs of this new boxing of MiniArt's 1/48th scale Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9. Mimetall Prod. Jagdgeschwader 301 "Advanced Kit". Check it out in our preview...Read on... »
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Preview: German 7.5cm Anti-tank Gun Pak 40. Mid Prod. With Field Artillery Crew

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 08:14
MiniArt's combination of their 7.5cm anti-tank gun & crew in a combined set in 1/35th scale is being re-released as a special edition. We look at the gun, its features, the schemes & the sprue layout in our preview today...Read on... »
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Preview: Kotare's Defiant Mk.I in 32nd scale

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 23:59
A new injection plastic moulded Boulton Defiant? in 32nd scale? No way – but here it is: Kotare's announcing their new Defiant Mk. 1 in 32nd scale for 2028. See what we know in our preview...
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