Good though it undoubtedly is, DML's M2 Halftrack does need to be given that 'lived-in' look. This new set from the French manufacturer, Blast Models goes a LONG way in giving it that 'in-service look...

The Czech company, PlusModel have regularly featured in the News section on Armorama. The company produce a range of items - Diorama accessories, AFV Conversions and complete kits, These are the latest releases in 1/35th scale:

Luca Marchetti is proud to inform Historicus Forma readers of a magnanimous industry achievement that has recently been accomplished by Pegaso Models.

The French manufacturer/retailer, MK35 Editions have a very interesting range of figures and diorama accessories. Here are some of their new releases:

MMP Books have announced the publication of Magyar Steel -the story of Hungarian armour operations during World War II. Covering, for the first time in English a little known area of non German Axis armour, this book will be of interest to military history buffs, Axis modellers and other modellers looking for a bit of a challenge.

At the Nuremberg Trade Show, I was introduced to the owner of Sparta-Modellbau who was showing the company's latest subject in 1/35th scale AFVs...

Although I spent a good deal of time at the Nuremberg Trade Fair talking to manufacturers and distributors, one of the most pleasant experiences I had was talking with the team of the Polish company Adalbertus - this is a company which does a LOT of material for many different areas of the hobby...

Although I spent a good deal of time at the Nuremberg Trade Fair talking to manufacturers and distributors, one of the most pleasant experiences I had was talking with the team of the Polish company Adalbertus - this is a company which does a LOT of material for many different areas of the hobby...

Although I spent a good deal of time at the Nuremberg Trade Fair talking to manufacturers and distributors, one of the most pleasant experiences I had was talking with the team of the Polish company Adalbertus - this is a company which does a LOT of material for many different areas of the hobby...

The Korean manufacturer, Legend Productions have just announced three new 1/35th scale conversion/update sets...

The much-maligned scale of 1/48th was present at the Nuremberg show - not perhaps in the quantity of 1/35th but certainly in the qualitative sense. 2007 is going to see some VERY interesting material in 1/48th scale - all that's needed now, is to convince the 'nay-sayers'...

Havng spoken with one of the Alanger people at Nuremberg and having gone through their catalogue the company are going to be releasing (and reissuing) some very interesting subjects in 2007...

All too often the manufacturers forget about all those 'ancillary' vehicles and trailers which can bring a vehicle or diorama to life. This NEW release (the first of two reports) from AFV Club should be very well-received indeed...

Although the Czech company Eduard are particularly known for their Photo-Etch upgrade sets,, 2007 will see a significant increase in their range of FULL plastic kits...

At the Nuremberg Trade Fair, I was fortunate enough to have a meeting with the owner of the newly amalgamated Squadron Signal/VLS along with several of the company's well-informed employees. The news is that there are big things happening in the company for 2007....

At the Nuremberg Trade Fair, I was fortunate enough to have a meeting with the owner of the newly amalgamated Squadron Signal/VLS along with several of the company's well-informed employees. The news is that there are big things happening in the company for 2007....

At the Nuremberg Trade Fair, I was fortunate enough to have a meeting with the owner of the newly amalgamated Squadron Signal/VLS along with several of the company's well-informed employees. The news is that there are big things happening in the company for 2007....

Although the hobby appears to be dominated by the Far-Eastern manufacturers, there is still considerable energy being generated from Eastern Europe, which, although its may have seemed to have been overshadowed by Chinese manufacturers are still VERY much in business. A good example of this is Zvezda

The modern era figure modellers would like to know about Deyun Hobby from Singapore.

Eagle Editions has announced some really impressive additions to their range of decals and books in their winter newsletter.

Ask any modeller of WWII Allied subjects for a list of five subjects they'd like to see kitted-out in plastic and it's a reasonable certainty that one of them would be the Humber Mark 1 Scout Car Now, from the Czech Republic, the first of this year's Humbers in 1/35th...

Here are the first four announcements of new kit releases to come from the Nuremberg show, as expected from Dragon!

Much as the current 'crop' of new and revised Soviet armor kits are welcome, there still remains a difficulty in modelling some of the lesser-known variants. As these are unlikely (famous last words?) to be kitted-out in plastic, the alternative is to look for an AM manufacturer - step forward a relatively new concern: Anubis Creations...

Tank Workshop have just released a new item for Dragon's M2 Halftrack...

Czech manufacturer Eduard add over 12 new photo etched sets to their range this month, mainly in 1/48 and 1/35 scale, but there's even a 1/72 scale one to whet our appetites!

The Chinese AM company, LionRoar continues to bring some interesting AM releases for a variety of subjects...

The Scorrish Armour manufacturer Accurate Armour has just announced an iniative which will help to take the strain off the shipping charges...

Schiffer Publishing is set to release four new titles of interest to Axis modellers...

The U.S. decal manufacturer, Archer Fine Transfers, have just announced five new decal sheets - with some emphasis on the M2 Half-track:..

Continuing with their incredibly disciplined approach to new releases, Formations Models have just announced three new releases for the M4 Sherman.

Bison Decals have just announced their first releases for 2007 with six new sets which cover a multitude of vehicle types, nationalities and historical periods...

Somewhat overlooked this morning when I was posting the OTHER Concord new release, this definitely is for the German enthusiast and, in particular, for those who have an interest in the early-war period...

Concord Publications have just announced a book which will be very welcome for modellers of the M4 Sherman in British service...

The Czech manufucter RealModel have announced three, new 1/35th scale releases which indicate a slightly different direction for them...

Those building the Russian T-54 should find these two New releases from Tank Workshop particularly useful:

Dragon Models have announced two new 1/35th scale figure sets. Curiously enough, one is part of their continuing 'Premium Edition' program, the other, a welcome addition to their Generation Two series...

The Polish barrel and AM manufacturer, Armorscale have just announced their first releases of the year in both 1/35th and 1/72nd scales...

Spanish manufacturer NIMIX have just announced a fantastic new special offer.

MMD/Squadron and The VLS Corporation have recently announced the merger of the two companies - or rather, the acquisition of The VLS Corporation by MMD/Squadron.

Tank Workshop has released a new German AFV Accessory kit to compliment Dragon's Marder II kit.

Dragon Models seem to be developing an extraordinary momentum with the 'reworked' Premium Edition releases - here's the 2nd in two days....

We're adding four new colours to our Colourcoats line of enamels:

With the complexity of some of the PE (Photo-Etch) being produced nowadays and the necessity to produce sharp 'folds' a good folding toool has become a must. Now, Mission Models have announced the latest evolution of their popular Etchmate

Legend Productions of Korea, seem to be announcing new releases every week or so, here are the latest - specifically for the Allied enthusiast in 1/35th scale:

Recently, when Dragon Models released their Premium Edition T34/85 Mod 1944, it was a BIG improvement on the previous editions which had been released before. Now, they are about to take the T34/85 a little further...

Hauler, from the Czech Republic, are now beginning to feature more and more in Reviews and News items across the 'web. Looking at the way their products have been received, this is NOT entirely surprising....

Voyager Model continues with its substantial release schedule for 1/35th scale armor.

Mig Productions should require little in the way of introduction - suffice to say that their new releases ALWAYS surprise. This month is cetainly NO exception!

Something very different in this calendar for 2007..

With the complexity of some of the PE (Photo-Etch) being produced nowadays and the necessity to produce sharp 'folds' a good folding tool has become a must. Now, Mission Models have announced the latest evolution of their popular Etchmate