Just seen on ModelGeek, Taesung Harmms reports that Alpine Miniatures has a new address and fax number effective Sept. 1, 2006:

The excitement over the autumn line-up from Eduard is overshadowed by personal tragedy within the company.

Here's NEWS, Company images, and product images of a new vendor added to Model Shipwrights databanks, MODELIK!

Good news for those of you building NMF Models. For years one of my favorite products has been SnJ, particularly their Polishing Powder.

There is a 'mini-revival' going on at the moment in fascinating area of Early-war French armor. Much of it has inevitably been sparked by Tamiya's Char B1 Bis in 1/35th scale although other manufacturers such as Bronco and Trumpeter have also produced subjects. The continuing problem remains with reference material - Editions Du Barbotin with their excellent Trackstory series, seem to be doing their best to fill the void...

The increasingly well-known (and well-received) manufacturer, MiniArt, has just sent us details of their september release schedule...

Here's some advanced News, Details, and Images of three exciting new titles, just for the salty side, from Osprey Publishing!

There was a degree of consternation, when the epitome of plastic modelling Airfix, was announced to be in serious financial difficulties. Now, it seems some hope is on the horizon....

Airfix, the venerable model staple is having financial trouble. The parent company Humbrol announes that it is going into "administration".

Four models made it in the September new release page from MPM. But there is more to come in the future...

Here's News of a new vendor added to the Newsfeed of Model Shipwrights, Blue Jacket Shipcrafters!

Historicus Forma member Kenny Loup (subhunter), owner/operator/artist of Gator's Paint Mask fame, has recently announced a new line of products: hand crafted wooden display bases, marketed under the name Brimstone Display Bases.

Aftermarket Armor are offering another useful discount for Armorama customers...

This new system from Modelling Zenith looks set to revolutionize the application of PE! No soldering, easy application, and a super-strong result!

NEWS just in to the MSW Newsdesk!


Kenny Loup (subhunter), owner/operator/artist of Gator's Paint Mask fame, now has a full line of hand crafted wooden display bases for your modeling subjects.

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Miroslav Hraban has just informed us that his new website is up and running!

Introducing a new vendor to MSW, Morning Sunshine Models, for the Shipwright Braille Scale Enthusiast!

It's always good to see a classic local model shop thrive - and Dorking Models has expanded its existing mail order service to include full on-line shopping..

Techmod have plenty to keep fans of the Vought SB2-U Vindicator happy with the release of 3 sets in both 1/72 and 1/48 scales.

Classic Warships Publishing is now shipping the following to hobby distributors and mail order businesses.

Here's an update from MSW's own Kenny Loup[subhunter], owner, operator, and artist of Gators Paint Mask!

GPM's aircraft national insigna mask are now reuseable.

We got some news about Think 180 Studios from Jeff Meckley, the owner of the company.

The French manufacture, Blast Models has just announced a number of new releases for both the Modern specialist and those who cannot resist the new Tamiya Char B....

Hannants has moved! The shock news that one of London's most important model shops was leaving its long established home was the focus of much rumour and speculation when first announced some months ago.

One of our site Sponsors, the Hong Kong based, on-line retailer, Lucky Model is celebrating its third anniversary with some very special deals...

Some very interesting News from the Hong Kong retailer Lucky Model regarding some VERY attractive offers and VERY Interesting Pre-Orders...

Dragon USA has launched a new shop at home, on line website for Modelers - Dragon-On Line- USA

Lucky Models, the Hong Kong based online retailer, is celebrating their second anniversary today, June 6th, and are offering buyers a choice of several online specials.