Trumpeter Models sends us an advance announcement of the next variant of the HMS Hood, 1931.

Poland based resin ship kit manufacturer Niko Models have added three new highly interesting ship kits to their line of 1.700 scale resin offerings, details below, and first images too!

LionRoar Model Arts Co. sends us details AND images of their next aftermarket super detail set, this time, for PitRoad Models' JMSDF AEGIS DESTROYER "KONGOU".

Rusty White is proud to announce the latest release in Flagship Models “How To” line of cds, Making Realistic Ship Dioramas 2. Pre-ordering is available now for the on-line price of $11.00 with free CONUS shipping. Now once the CD is released, the retail price will be $12.95.

This just in, Lindberg Models to release to new 1/72 IJN submarines. That’s right folks. Lindberg is set to release their 1/72 I-20 with HA-20 Type "A" Midget, kit #70817 and the I-53 with Kaiten suicide subs, kit #708187 sometime in 2008. Retail price for these kits will be $130.00.

This just in, submarine news from Georgia. Nautilus Models has announced the release of their 1/72 Type VIID Wood Deck for use with the Special Navy conversion set for Revell’s 1/72 Type VIIC kit. This aftermarket deck retails for $40.00.

At this year’s Tokyo Hobby Show, Tamiya Models announced the release of their Japanese Light Cruiser Abukuma and HMS Repulse. That made ship modelers very happy. But Tamiya also debuted a new paint color that will make acrylic users happy also. Due out in November, it’s no coincidence that Tamiya’s British Navy Gray was introduced at the same time as their Repulse.

Delphis Models announces the release of their latest resin ship, Italian Navy Frigate Orizzonte. This 1/700 resin kit is of the new Horizon Common New Generation Frigate (CNGF), a multi-national collaboration with France and Italy. This kit will retail for $85.24.

New 1/700 scale resin ships from Midship Models! USS San Francisco, USS Sims and USS Farragut.

Model Shipwrights is proud to welcome a new vendor, Garrett Wade. Mainly specializing in high quality woodworking tools, Garrett Wade also offers modeling tools and finely crafted wood ship kits. One of these nice kits is the 1/25 HMS Bounty Jolly Boat.

The F100 is a 5,800t multipurpose frigate built by the Spanish shipbuilder, Izar (formerly E.N. Bazan). In February 2005, the naval shipbuilding activities of Izar were spun off into a new company, Navantia.

Profile Morskie is back in the news today with a new series in their great line of reference books. This news series, Ships In Color, will give the modeler line drawings, photographs and four color silhouettes in scale drawings. First in the series is Japanese battleship FUSO (1939/42).

Rodolphe Roussile, of resin model manufacturer U-Models sends us a new batch of images and details of the company's latest releases, all in 1/35 scale resin!

Rodolphe Roussile, of resin model manufacturer U-Models sends us a new batch of images and details of the company's latest releases, all in 1/35 scale resin!

NEWS in from resin manufacturer Iron Bottom Sound announcing thier new line of 1/144 scale Balao Submarine Conning tower conversions, and heres the scoop on the first four!

This just in from Poland. Profile Morskie has sent us news of their latest releases in their Warships Plans series. These six new releases feature the profiles of World War II ships from the United States Navy, French Navy, Imperial Japanese Navy and the British Royal Navy. All of the books include detailed drawings, photographs and 1:400 scale color silhouettes.

De Zeven Provincien Class (LCF) Air Defence and Command Frigates, Netherlands

Royal Schelde have built four De Zeven Provincien Class guided missile carrying fast frigates for the Royal Netherlands Navy. The air defence and command (LCF) frigates were built at Royal Schelde's Flushing shipyard. They replace Tromp class and Jacob van Heesmarck Class frigates

Tamiya Models will be announcing two new additions to their "Waterline Series" this month at the Tokyo Hobby Show, images of the models at this time are not available, but we do have the details and some pre-production box-art to share!

Building or planning on placing Trumpy's 1/350 scale Massachusetts or Alabama in your drydocks?

Take a closer look at this new aftermarket upgrade available soon from Gold Medal Models

Ahoy mates. Please take the time to give a big Model Shipwrights welcome to a new vendor, Imperial Hobby Productions. Manufacturer of fine resin and metal kits, Imperial Hobby Productions latest release is the 1/700 French Jeanne D'Arc 1964 Helicopter Carrier . This Apprentice Series 1/700 resin kit is now available at $65.00 plus shipping. As a bit of trivia on this unique ship is that the Jeanne d'Arc was built as La Résolue, as her predecessor, the Jeanne d'Arc, was still in service. She was renamed Jeanne d'Arc in 1964.

SSN Astute Class Attack Submarine, United Kingdom

The Royal Navy's Astute Class submarine is a nuclear-powered attack submarine which is to replace the five Swiftsure Class submarines, launched between 1973 and 1977 and approaching the end of their operational life

News from the Far East. Join me for a sneak peek of Lion Roar’s 1/700 IJN Hiryu Photo-Etched Flight Deck . This beautiful set replaces the kit’s plastic deck. This kit is a wonderful upgrade for the Pearl Harbor and Midway veteran.

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This just in from Trumpeter Models. Join me for a look inside of the box of Trumpeter's new 1/700 HMS Hood in 1941 fit. This is a scaled down version of their popular 1/350 kit and looks to be equally as sought after.

Sail the Pacific with the 1/700 Japanese Navy Light Cruiser Sendai from 1943 and the Japanese Navy Light Cruiser Jintsu from 1942 from Aoshima Models. These 7,100 ton Sendai class cruisers will be released at the end of December 2007. The retail cost of these kits will be an estimated $17.00.

Ahoy mates! Here's a look inside the box of Trumpter's big USS Alabama. She's a real beauty and getting closer to being released every day. Join me for a peek inside this much anticipated kit.

Set sail from your base in occupied France to hunt merchant ships in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico with these new 1/700 Type VII and Type IX u-boats from Hobby Boss. That’s right. Hobby Boss is proud to announce the release of four of the Kreigsmarine’s heavy hitters, the Type VII B and C and the Type IX B and C. Featuring a full hull or waterline option, these little gems will retail for $6.07 each. Start your planning now for that sub pen or Wolf pack attack diorama.

Do you want to do a pre-war aircraft carrier without all the scratch building? Pit-Road announces, that in a joint development with Trumpeter, the release of their CV-3 USS Saratoga 1936 with PE set. The kit provided airwing includes nine each F3F, BFC, and SBUs and six LSN-1. The kit also features the option of full hull or waterline. Retail cost will be $41.82

Are you a cruiser fanatic? Well then this should interest you. Pit-Road and Trumpeter have teamed up again to bring the ship modeler two new World War II USN cruisers, the USS New Orleans and the USS Astoria. Both of these kits have the option of full hull or waterline. At this time, it is undetermined as to which manufacturer will release these kits. Retail cost will be $31.36

Do you like building submarines and want something different? Fujimi Models sends us news for their very interesting 1/350 Imperial Japanese Army Transport Submarine "Maru-Yu". Due out in November, this kit with retail for $21.42.

Trumpeter Models sends us an initial announcement of the planned February release of the French battleship, Jean Bart, 1950, in 1/700 scale plastic, 100% NEWLY TOOLED!

Do you like 1/700 resin kits? WSW’s latest releases offer something for everyone. Do you like modern Russian subs? Then take a look at the 1/700 Victor and Quebec class kits. Maybe World War II combatants is your preference. If so, you like the late war German S-boats and the British HMS Winchester. Maybe you’re a Civil War buff. Well, you’ll love the Monitor and Virginia.

Have you Old Mo' or the New Jersey on your bench? Be sure to check out these new turned brass barrel sets now in stock at Battlefleet Models!

Are you looking to model a post war USN fleet boat? Take a look at this. Iron Bottom Sound announces the release of their 1/144 scale Electric Boat step sail.. With this resin sail you can convert your Trumpeter Gato in to a post-war Fleet Snorkel boat. The retail price for this conversion sail is $39.50.

Working with their much publicized Takao, Aoshima Models announces the release of their 1/350 IJN Heavy Cruisers Atago and Maya. These sisters shared similar fates during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. While sailing through the Palawan Passage, the Atago and Maya were torpedoed by the US subs Darter and Dace, respectfully. The Atago, Kurita’s flagship, was sunk while the Maya was damaged to the point that she had to withdraw.

Veteran Model announces the release of their 1/350 Resin Ship Fittings. With Veteran’s new line, you can outfit your 1/350 Arliegh Burke class destroyer in style. Also included in this line is post war USN anti-air guns. Let’s take a closer look at what they offer.

This just in. Dragon Models announces the November release of the 1/700 HMS Sheffield Premium Edition. Honoring the 25th anniversary of the Falklands War, Dragon brings the modeler a very nice upgraded kit of the first ship lost in combat in 40 years, at that time. Retail cost has yet to be announced.

Go back in time to battle the German Wehrmacht in the Great Patriotic War with the Soviet Naval Troops (Marines). MiniArt Limited proudly announces the upcoming release of their 1/35 injection molded Soviet Naval Troops. This kit includes one officer and four sailors. Retail price ~ TBA.

Much has been made of the tragic end to the mighty HMS Hood. Hood’s final configuration is a popular subject with ship modelers. But the legend of this mighty battlecruiser goes far beyond the Denmark Strait. Pit-Road Models in partnership with Trumpeter, proudly introduces the release of their 1/700 1931 HMS Hood. This injection molded kit, which gives the modeler the choice of full hull or waterline, will retail for $36.98.

Known for their beautiful metal figures, Andrea Miniatures is proud to announce their new line of 1/72 World War II u-boat crews. These finely cast white metal figures offer the ship modeler a choice of depicting their u-boat’s crew either working on deck with the officers and NCOs or lining for inspection upon entering the harbor after a successful cruise. Each of these kits will sell for the retail price of $26.95.

Are you in need of modeling supplies and tools but the budget is tight? Hobby Lobby’s weekly sale may be of some help if you know where to look. Let’s look at the sales in three different departments and see if there is anything you may need. This sale runs for the week of September 10 through September 15.

This just in from Japan. Hasegawa Models is the first to announce dedicated photo etch sets for their 1/350 IJN Nagato. These sets are due out in November. Retail price is to be announced. Let’s take a closer look at what Hasegawa has to offer.

NEWS just in from our mate Harry Abbott, owner/chief resin pourer of Battlefleet Models, of the arrival of his new stock of turned brass barrels and ships masts!

Hasegawa Models latest release and announcement of the much anticipated and talked about 1/350 scale IJN Nagato is once again the focus of this NEWS update. This time we take a look at the fine lady all painted up!

This just in. Cottage Industry Models proudly announces the release of their 1/24 C.S.S. H. L. Hunley submarine.. This fully updated, cutaway edition is nicely molded in resin and white metal. The retail cost for this kit is $239.95

Two Chinese Navy ships will make a rare call at Portsmouth Naval Base on Thursday, September 6 for a four-day goodwill visit, bringing almost 500 naval personnel from the People’s Republic of China.

News from Great Britain. Inspired by the Barbary pirates from the 17th century, a retired Royal Navy commander has spend 12 years converting an Arctic trawler into a £6 million replica pirate ship, which is now set for its maiden voyage.

News from Japan. Pit-Road Models proudly announces the release of their 1/700 IJN DD Hibiki w/Photo Etched Parts. This nicely detailed 1/700 model is of the IJN destroyer Hibiki as she appeared in 1945. Pit-Road gives the modeler a variety of choices when building this kit.Can be built as either a full-hull or waterline model, as well as a pre- or post-upgrade version. This release also includes a fret of photo-etched metal detail parts.

Britannia rules the waves in Osprey Publishing’s December release. In The Royal Navy 1793–1815, you will learn about the combat mission, organization, command, control, communication and intelligence gathering of the strong arm of the British Empire. As part of the “Battle Orders” series, the retail cost will be $23.95.

News from Germany. H-P Models is proud to announce their latest upcoming release, the French Navy aircraft carrier Foch. This 1/700 scale kit will represent the Foch in her 1981 configuration. Retail cost will be $245.00.

Are you a fan of JMSDF ships? If you are, then Pit-Road Models has a deal for you. Pit-Road takes an innovative approach to ship modeling in offering three different upgrades of the 1/700 JMSDF DDG-168 Tachikaze. No matter your skill level or price range, Pit-Road has a version for you.