This just in to MSW's mobile newsroom, John Snyder shares with us WEM's newest releases.

"We've been sitting on this news for a while now, but it's time to make the announcement that we're expanding our Pro 350 range with 4-barrel (Pro 3508) and 8-barrel (Pro 3509) pom-poms, suitable for all those KGV and Hood kits out there. These were mastered by Peter "Mad Pete" Hall, and will include their own photoetch fret. No price yet, as we're still waiting for a quote from our caster. "

"And now the big news: we will be producing replacement 15" turrets for the 1/350 HMS Hood. The kit turrets are too angular, and the turret roofs are incorrect. These are being mastered for us by Evert-Jan Foeth, and if you've been following his incredible build of Hood in 1/350, you'll know what to expect. These will be Pro 3510. We're still waiting for the master pattern on this one, but expect it soon."

As always with White Ensign Models, pre-orders are gratefully accepted, with no charge made until they actually ship your order. Pre-orders help WEM judge their production runs.

And as a reminder, don't forget that they already have Pro 3501, 1/350 UP Launchers that you'll need for your Hood.