Gunze Sangyo have announced the release of their 1/700 Japanese Naval Figures photoetch set. It is understood that these are a pre-painted photoetch set of figures. There is no release date at this point in time nor an indicative price.

Niko Models have released a 1/700th US Navy Light Cruiser Huntington CL-107, 1948. The USN Huntington was a single-stack variant of the Cleveland class and these were among the last of the US Navy's all-gun cruisers. This kitset is aimed to be a quality resin waterline kit with photoetch and turned brass masts. It is available now with a retail price of US$92.00.

Building on their ever growing range of 1/700 Photoetch sets White Ensign Models has announced the impending release of their 1/700 V & W Class Destroyers photoetch set . From the current image available it would appear to be enough photoetch to complete two destroyers and it is designed to fit theTamiya 1/700 kitset. It is expected that this kit will be released within the next few weeks. The retail price will be 8.47 pounds excluding VAT.

Adding to their growing 1/700 product range Flyhawk Photoetched are releasing the 1/700 scale USS Missouri PE upgrade set - part no.FH700023. These are available now and with a price to be advised.