The Admirable class was the largest and one of the most successful classes of minesweepers that served during World War II. They served mostly with the US Navy with 24 of 123 boats built being assigned to the Soviet Navy as well.

USS Sangamon (CVE-26) was a Cimarron class oiler that was converted to an Auxiliary Aircraft Carrier of a class that bared her name. Sangamon was laid down as the Esso Trenton on 13 March 1939 in Kearny, New Jersey. In early 1942 she was designated for conversion to an auxiliary aircraft carrier and arrived in Hampton Roads in February 1942. She was reclassified as AVG-26. before receiving the escort carrier designation of CVE in1943.

In 1966 the film The Sand Pebbles", starring Steve McQueen, was released and was received with multiple award nominations and future director Richard Attenborough won an Oscar for best supporting actor. Coming up for the films 50th Anniversary of it's premier, Loose Cannon Models has released diorama set based on the movie.

A must for any fan of the American TV series 'McHale's Navy' or anyone with the old Revell PT-73 kit, a diorama of the homeport of McHale and his crew. Ensign Parker not included.

For your tiny amphibious invasion forces, a new set of LCM3 landing craft are to be soon available.

Loose Cannon Models is proud to announce their latest 1/700 resin creation, the USS Midway 1945, Kit #67. The USS Midway is a kit of the "as first commisioned" configuration of Midway and FDR. The kit will come with 12 each Helldivers and Corsairs cast in gray resin. Detail parts for the aircraft will be on the photoetch sheet, plus marking on the decal sheet. Retail price is $225.00.

Are you looking to model a prewar USN submarine? Loose Cannon Productions proudly announces their latest release, the USN “R” Class Submarines, Early and Late Versions. This kit, containing two “R” Class submarines, will retail for $20.00 and is available now.

Loose Cannon Productions sends us news of a rather large number of new releases available online now. Offering everything from submarines to the old Langley CV-1, there is something here for everyone. Are you interested in the Battle of Midway? Loose Cannon now has resin replacement islands for all four Japanese carriers involved in the battle. They even have a couple of new auxiliaries, too. Let’s take a closer look at what’s new.

If you want to build the Mare Island Shipyard, Loose Cannon Models now has the Mare Island Mechanics Shop and the Naval Offices. Each kit is cast in clear plastic stock with nice surface detail.
The Mechanics Shop is located on the west side of Waterfront Ave. between A Street and 3rd Street on Mare Island.

Loose Cannon Models sends us news of a very interesting release, the 1/700 USNS Hayes, T-AG -16.

Loose Cannon Models sends us news of their latest release, the 1/700 USS Colorado, 1942.

NEWS in from Loose Cannon Productions of an interesting, new addition to their line of resin offerings, the "USS Pawnee" ATF, in 1/700 scale.
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