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We are in the testing phase for the new forums and the first content site to be launched in beta for Model Shipwrights. Additional content sites will be going up for ModelGeek, AutoModeler, RailRoad Modeler, AeroScale, and Armorama and probably in that order.
The awards have reached the half way point and thousands of nominations from scale modellers all over the world have now been crunched and the finalists short listed.
A new scale modeling site for nominating your favorite kits, figures, paints and more has just been launched with the goal of the community nominating and then voting for the best scale modeling products of 2020.
Haynes Manuals are at it again and this time they are all at sea with a release looking at the Royal Navy Motor Gun Boat
Jim has new samples for review from Kittyhawk, Panda, and Zvezda. Also hobby mats from Tankraft.com. And a two new books from AK Interactive.
1/700 HMS Victory (waterline) (1:700)
Artist Hobby has announced the August 2020 release of a 1/700 HMS Victory.
1/700 HMS Victory (full hull) (1:700)
Artist Hobby has announced the August 2020 release of a 1/700 HMS Victory.
1/700 Graving Dock (1:700)
Phoenix Model has announced the September 2020 release of a 1/700 Graving Dock.
1/700 Double Graving Dock (1:700)
Phoenix Model has announced the September 2020 release of a 1/700 Double Graving Dock.
Kalmbach Publishing has released an all-new book, Modeling World War II in the Pacific.
IJN CV Akagi (Special Version) (1:700)
Fujimi has announced the release of a 1/700 IJN Akagi Special Version (with Photo-Etched Parts & Wooden Deck Sticker)
IJN BB Yamato (Special Version) (1:700)
Fujimi has announced the release of a 1/700 IJN Yamato Special Version (with Ship's Bottom & Display Base)
IJN CA Atago (Special Version) (1:700)
Fujimi has announced the August 2020 release of a 1/700 IJN Heavy Cruiser Atago Special Version (with Ship's Bottom & Display Base).
Fujimi has announced the August 2020 release of a 1/700 IJN Aircraft Carrier Katsuragi Special Version (with 51 Naval Aircraft)
DIY Rhine River Barge (1:87)
ARTITEC offers a hull and wheelhouse set of their Rhine river barge 'Helena.'
USN Guppy II Wave Base (1:350)
AFV Club has announced the release of a 1/350 WWII USN Guppy II Wave Base. Molded in a semi-transparent blue resin, this base will set off your 1/350 scale submarine!
Mikro Mir has announced the release of a1/35 scale Japanese type 93 torpedo.
Holland-class submarine (1:144)
Mikro Mir has announced the release of a1/144 scale Holland-class submarine British submarine.
Welman W10 Mini sub (1:35)
Mikro Mir has announced the July 2020 release of a Welman British micro submarine.
We got some new samples in from Kitty Hawk, IBG Models, and Zvezda. As well as new paint items from Ammo of Mig. Remember you can see all our available samples from the home page in the Reviews area.
Lighting the Titanic (1:200)
I don't know how many of you have purchased the 1/200th scale RMS Titanic, but this news item may just encourage you to dip your toes in the water.
Ironclad USS Monitor in 1/144 (1:144)
Mikro Mir has announced the May 2020 release of a 1/144 USS Monitor.
US Carrier Crew (Dynamic) 1/200 (1:200)
Tori Factory of Japan has announced the release of USN Carrier Crew Set B (Dynamic Pose) in 1/200 scale.
US Carrier Crew (Normal) 1/200 (1:1200)
Tori Factory of Japan has announced the release of USN Carrier Crew Set A (Normal Pose) in 1/200 scale.
US Carrier Crew (Dynamic) 1/350 (1:350)
Tori Factory of Japan has announced the release of USN Carrier Crew Set B (Dynamic Pose) in 1/350 scale.
US Carrier Crew (Normal) 1/350 (1:350)
Tori Factory of Japan has announced the release of USN Carrier Crew Set A (Normal Pose) in 1/350 scale.
Just a reminder for those of us cooped up in our homes (or basements) that we do have our Discord channel up and running for people who might want to brave the new world of social meetings, etc. It's not quite Zoom with a web cam an all, but if you want to hook up a mic (or web cam mic) that works.
Jim runs down some of the most recent items sent in for review samples. Several new Zvezda, IBG, Panda, and Kittyhawk kits as well as items from Ammo by Mig and MP Originals Masters Models.
1/350 USS Langley (CV-1) (1:350)
Trumpeter of China has announced the release of the carrier USS Langley in 1/350 scale.
1/350 USS Langley upgrade set (1:350)
Trumpeter has announced the April, 2020 release of a USS Langley upgrade set.
ARTITEC debuted dozens of new models at this year's Nürnberger Spielwarenmesse (Nuremberg International Toy Fair) - 210 brand new articles in their showcase! Included are three models of the AFRICAN QUEEN and a RIVER FERRY.
Revell has announced the May, 2020 release of a “Platinum Edition” 1/72 USN Gato-Class Submarine.
Cruiser USS Salem upgrade set (1:350)
Very Fire of China has announced the upcoming release of a Detail Set for the Blue Ridge Models USS Salem in 1/350 scale.
1/700 Anchor Chain (No Links) (1:700)
Snowman Model of China has announced the March, 2020 release of a 1/700 Anchor Chain Links set in 1/700 scale.
This photoetch set contains individual stud links to construct small scale anchor cables.
This photoetch set contains individual stud links to construct small scale anchor cables.
Snowman Model of China has announced the March, 2020 release of a Paint Template for USN Hull Details kit in 1/700 scale.
WWII IJN Nameplates #A (1:700)
Snowman Model of China has announced the March, 2020 release of a WWII IJN Nameplates set in 1/700 scale.
HMS Heavy Cruiser Cornwall (1:700)
Aoshima Models of Japan has announced the March, 2020 release of the British heavy cruiser HMS Cornwall in 1/700 scale.
USN PCE-842 Class Patrol Boat (1:700)
Seed Hobby (a division of Five Star Hobby) of China has announced the January, 2020 release of a WWII USN PCE-842 Class Patrol Boat in 1/700 scale.
IJN Light Cruiser Kuma (1:700)
Fujimi Models of Japan has announced the March, 2020 release of a Japanese light cruiser Kuma in 1/700 scale.
IJN Minelayer Okinoshima Island (1:700)
Fujimi has announced the March, 2020 release of an IJN Minelayer Okinoshima Island kit in 1/700 scale.
Seed Hobby of China has announced the January, 2020 release of an IJN 100t Plane Transport Ship Kit in 1/700 scale.
IJN 2nd class DD Kaba (1:700)
Foresight Models of Japan has released a Japanese 2nd class destroyer IJN Kaba in 1/700 scale.
Japanese Survey Ship Yamato (1:700)
Foresight Models of Japan has announced the December, 2019 release of the Japanese survey ship Yamato (1883-1945) in 1/700 scale.
IJN Battleship Yashima (1:700)
Foresight Models of Japan has released a IJN Battleship Yashima in 1/700 scale.
Antarctica Observation Ship Soya (1:700)
Foresight Models of Japan has announced the December, 2019 release of the Antarctica Observation Ship Soya in 1/700 scale.
JMSDF Icebreaker Shirase (1:700)
Foresight Models of Japan has announced the December, 2019 release of the JMSDF Icebreaker Shirase in 1/700 scale.
IJN Raider Shinano Maru (1:700)
Foresight Models of Japan has announced the December, 2019 release of the IJN Merchant Raider Shinano Maru with Nameplate in 1/700 scale.
CA Izumo w/Adm. Kamimura figure (1:700)
Foresight Models of Japan has release the IJN Cruiser Izumo in 1/700 scale with a bonus Vice Admiral Kamimura figure.
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