As an interesting addition to their 1/350th range, Pit-Road Models have released 1/350 IJN Aircraft 5pcs Set 1 . A set of five pre-painted and pre-assembled 1/350 IJN aircraft for use with either ship models or dioramas. This set includes one each of the A6M2 Zero, B5N2 Kate, D3A1 Val, F1M2 Pete, and E13A1 Jake. This is a limited production set of 1000 and they are available now at a price of 1,500 yen.

Expanding of their ever growing range of reference books, Osprey Publishing has announced their release of The British Fleet Air Arm in World War II . Written by Mark Barber this book contains a concise history of the British Fleet Arm during WW2 within its 64 pages. Illustrated by Mark Postlethwaite and Stephen Walsh this promises to be a fine addition to any reference library. Available now and it has a current retail price US$18.95.

HOT NEWS in from Harry Abbott, owner/operator of Battlefleet Models, sends us an exclusive announcement of a limited run, limited edition NEW resin kit!

Trumpeter Models sends us an advance announcement, News, and details of two of their planned releases for November, 2008!

Lionroar Precision Model Kits have announced two new IJN Carrier Based Aircraft sets in 1/700 scale multimedia kits (plastic/brass photo-etch), with the spotlight of this report on kit #L70003, WWII IJN Carrier Aircraft Set II.

LionRoar announces their latest photoetch set. This time it’s the 1/700 HMS Battlecrusier Hood Photo Etch Set for Trumpeter’s upcoming 1931 HMS Hood. This set, which includes a full set of accurate detail-up parts including accurate turned metal barrels, will be available in July of 2008.

In December 2003, the Australian Ministry of Defence awarded the prime contract to Defence Maritime Services (DMS) for the supply and support of 12 Armidale Class patrol boats.

The Australian Government subsequently ordered two additional Armidale vessels in June 2006. The patrol boats replace the 15 Freemantle Class large patrol vessels that entered service between 1980 and 1984 and are approaching the end of their operational life.

Gator's Paint Masks is proud to announce the release of their new Gator's Grip Precision Tip Hobby Glue Applicator. This applicator allows you to put just the right amount of glue where you need it. And, because you are using less glue, the drying time has been shortened. Inside, you get a 3cc syringe, a 22ga blunt applicator tip and a 14ga tapered refill tip. Retail cost is $2.00.

A sneak peek at the Hobby Station release of the 1/350 IJN Akizuki . This kit is available now. The retail price is 5,500 yen.

Steve Neill of SubPirates Hobbies is about to release his first boat kit, a 1:25 scale BK1125 Bronkater Soviet armored gunboat.

Building on their growing range of 1/700 resin kitsets Niko Models has sent us images of their upcoming release the USS Augusta CA31 1945. The release date and retail price have yet to be announced.

Two new 1/350 destroyer kits are on the way:

Attention all ye R/C Model Boat buffs! Loyalhanna Dockyard have recently purchased and taken over Hartman Fiberglass, now Hartman Model Boats, and have announced a new offering for the tug boat fans, the 'Lil' Toot Tug Boat !

John Snyder of White Ensign Models shares the latest NEWS of the latest AND upcoming releases of brass photo-etch offerings!

We at Admiralty Modelworks have exciting news regarding our upcoming products!!:

AP News Story
By William Kates

A 22-gun British warship that sank during the American Revolution and has long been regarded as one of the "Holy Grail" shipwrecks in the Great Lakes has been discovered at the bottom of Lake Ontario, astonishingly well-preserved in the cold, deep water, explorers announced Friday.
Shipwreck enthusiasts Jim Kennard and Dan Scoville used side-scanning sonar and an unmanned submersible to locate the HMS Ontario, which was lost with barely a trace and as many as 130 people aboard during a gale in 1780.

Hasegawa Models has a fine looking mid-summer aftermarket release scheduled, with this 1/700 scale Japanese Navy Carrier-Based Aircraft Set (Bi-plane)!

Building on their ever expanding range of 1/350 ships Aoshima have announced the release of the 1/350 IJN Transporter Nippon Maru. This kit is available now and the retail price is 3,008 yen.

Flagman Models takes you back to the of the Cold War with their upcoming release of the 1/350 Soviet K-3 November Class Submarine. This nuclear powered undersea beast is molded in black anb comes with water slide decals and display stand. This kit is due to release in June 2008. No retail price is available.

As a follow up report from our original NEWS announcement, Hasegawa Models shares a batch of fine looking images of their next 1/350 IJN battleship, Mutsu, AND the dedicated photo-etch upgrade!