NEWS in from Japanese Model Manufacturer, Foresight/SealsModels, of a very interesting new addition to their series of full resin Japanese Ocean Liner kits, this time, it's the "Japanese Liner Kurenai-Maru", in 1/700 scale.

Duel is the name of a new series from the legendary military history house, Osprey Publishing. The new series retells the stories of the world’s greatest machines of war and the ace combatants who operated them. Notes Osprey editorial director, Anita Baker, “It is the history of warfare stripped down to the single key denominator of attacker versus defender. Duel will place you in the cockpit of a fighter plane during the Pacific War or behind the gun-sights of a Panzer amidst the ruins of Stalingrad.”

NEWS in from our mate Harry Abbott, of Battlefleet Models, of a new update to his website, an "Accessory Page", with the first three listings in this report.

News in from Pit-Road Models, of three new photo-etch upgrade sets, in a combined effort with Gold Medal Models, all in 1/700 scale.

Here's an update to our original announcement of Fujimi's new release, IJN Super-Dreadnought Battleship Yamato, Full Hull Model, in 1/700 scale plastic, newly released and available NOW!

Osprey Publishing announces a November release, USN Carriers vs IJN Carriers, The Pacific, 1942 Duel Series #6.

Author: Mark Stille
Illustrator: Ian Palmer, Howard Gerrard

US Price: $17.95

Regia Marina is proud to announce the new 1/350 Littorio Class Detail Upgrade. This resin and photoetch detail upgrade and superdetail set is for improving the Delphis Italian battleship Littorio/Vittorio Veneto 1:350 resin kit.

NEWS in from across the pond at Aoshima, of the next two interesting waterline IJN battleship releases, in 1/700 scale plastic. Each kit comes with a dedicated photo-etch upgrade fret.
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News and images in from Nichimo Models, of their next IJN carrier release in 1/500 scale plastic, the "Akagi ".
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Today's spotlight is on Nichimo Models new IJN carrier release, "Hiryu".
Let's take a little peek at what's in the box!
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Look alive, mates!

On the heels of yesterday's announcement from Aoshima Models concerning the long anticipated "Heavy Cruiser `Takao` 1942 ", comes this mornings announcement of the release of two new Photo-Etch Upgrade sets, dedicated for this new kit.
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Ahoy mates! Every month, Pit-Road Models gives the modeler two nice computer wallpapers, one with a calendar and the other without.

Are modern warships your kits of choice? Voyager Models releases a 1/700 US Navy Modern AEGIS Radar Array for Arleigh Burke class destroyers. This set of external plate arrays retails for $12.00.

Aoshima's 1/350 scale IJN CA Takao just hit the market in Japan, and here's a peek at the first images!

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Kombrig Models sends us news of three Drake class warriors of World War I. Relive the great battles on the high seas with the 1/700 HMS Drake, Good Hope and Leviathan. Each kit comes includes photo etch and retails for $48.00

John Snyder from White Ensign Models sends us the latest details and images of the next batch of 1/72 scale A/M upgrades for the Gato class submarine kit!
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Yankee Modelworks does it again with their 1/350 USS South Dakota 1944 conversion kit for the Trumpeter USS Massachusetts kit. Namesake of a class of four fast battleships, the South Dakota is the most popular of the class.

Do you want build the USS Indiana in 1/350 plastic? Here's your chance. Yankee Modelworks introduces the 1/350 USS Indiana 1942 conversion kit for the Trumpeter USS Massachusetts kit.

Yankee Modelworks sends us news of their very interesting backdate kit for Trumpeter's 1/350 USS Massachusetts. The Trumpeter kit depicts the USS Massachusetts in her current configuration as a museum ship, roughly her final outfit in 1946.

More NEWS in from Eduard Model Accessories, this time, a new 1/48 scale plastic figure set with brass photo-etch details added to brighten up your next US Navy dio!
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NEWS and yet another HUGE photo report from Eduard's Model Accessories, this time showcasing their NEW release in 1/72 scale brass photo-etch, the "PT-15 Japan Torpedo Boat" (Tamiya Kit).
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NEWS, details, and HUGE image report from Eduards Model Accessories covering their brand new, four fret brass photo-etch upgrade for the "USS BB-63 Missouri" in 1/350 scale!
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NEWS in from Eduards Model Accessories, of a very unique and interesting new photo-etch set, "Pacific V-day 2 Sept.1945", 1/350 scale figures and accessories.

Voyager Models sends us news of four very interesting releases in 1/350 scale. Look for these aftermarket gems soon.

Mirage Hobby sends us news of four new releases for tin can fan. Look for these four Clemson class flush-deckers in 1/400 to retail for $16.17

NEWS and details to update our previous announcement of this new kit from Trumpeter/Pit Road Models, we present, the French Navy "Richelieu" Battleship.
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John Snyder, from White Ensign Models sends us an update to the original announcement of their upcoming line of 1/72 scale upgrades for the Gato...

JUNYOKAN! Cruisers on the horizon. Voyager Models sends us news of two new releases for 1/700 Imperial Japanese Navy cruisers. Whether you like your hand rails nice and tight or the slack look, these IJN Heavy Cruiser Railings and Life Rings are for you.

News in from Canadian aftermarket decal designer/manufacturer Hawk Graphics of a very interesting and quite useful set of 1/350 scale decals, in 1/350, 1/600, AND 1/700 scale(s).
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Saving the best for last, Voyager Models send us interesting news of their latest release, Main Gun upgrade for IJN Fuso.

Man the guns! Voyager Models sends us more 1/700 photo etch, this time for the Imperial Japanese Navy.

Voyager Models bring us photo etch for something old and something new. Whether you are building a Fletcher or an Arleigh Burke, they have the guard rails for you.

NEWS and a HUGE image announcement of Eduards Model Accessories new photo-etch upgrade, for DML's "USS San Diego".
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Is it new or new to you? H-P Models releases five very interesting 1/700 resin kits.

Escort the mighty Japanese Navy with these two new upgraded destroyers fro Pit-Road Models. Providing the modeler with the most value for their money, the 1/700 destroyers IJN Hibiki and IJN Izkazuchi upgrades the standard kit with a nice photo etch fret.

News, details, and a peak inside the box of Trumpeter Models new 1/350 scale, "Russian Navy Varyag".
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Images in from LionRoar Model Arts Co. of the upcoming release of two interesting photo-etch upgrades.
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NEWS in from Al Ross, of Blue Jacket Ship Crafters, of his latest project on the drawing table...Al writes;

"Sometime next month, I’ll be starting on the development of BlueJacket’s newest kit - a 1/192 scale ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51)."