This unfortunately sat in our news queue because apparently I am getting old and forgot to take it live. So a lot of these are already assigned, but not all! We got a Dragon USA large box as well as new items from MiniArt, Rye Field Model, Flyhawk, and, a new company, Resin-IM.

Jim gives us a peek at the new samples arriving at KitMaker HQ. Remember we are always looking for new contributors to review or build up samples sent to us!

Jim opens boxes and shows us what has come in recently to the KitMaker office. These items are available to contributors for reviews and or feature articles.

Here are some videos highlighting recent samples we have gotten in folks like Tamiya, Academy, Aber, Ammo of Mig, and many more.

Happy Medium Press have sent us details of a new concept in modelling magazines - a quarterly all-digital format devoted to all genres and combining the strengths of traditional print-mags with build videos.

RUSTY RAIL has released new workshop interior models, one in 1/48 and several in braille scale (1/87).

Jim shares what's just come in from Tamiya, MiniArt, Rye Field Model, and others. One being a mystery white-box from Tamiya USA.

Just catching up on our Mail Call series. This is where we show you what items we recently have received for review. If you want to check to see if a sample is still available, just look at our electronic spreadsheets. The links are on the homepages under the Reviews area.

We got some great looking (boxes) of new kits from Takom, Plus Model, Flyhawk and Italeri.

Jim shares recently received items from IBG Models, including the new Chevrolet C15A, and books from Osprey, Accion Press and more.

Iwata offers airbrushers something to carry their tools in, the Iwata Zipper Case.

The heavens have opened and rained down stuff. 18 kits, 12 books, 6 paint sets, and 6 paint jars/accessories. And yes I know this says Monday. It was on YouTube on Monday though. :)

We got a few new tank kits in this week from Meng and Rye Field Model. That and Jim likes to ramble.

We got in a slew of new items this week. Check out this video of Jim opening boxes. No really... it's exciting stuff.

Atlas Model Railroad will announce the release of new O scale-1/48 buildings!

The new Tamiya SU-76M has arrived as well as a few other notable kits, books, and magazines.

If you have ever considered requesting a sample from one of the KitMaker sites here is some info that will come in handy to make your request. Also included is the method with with we make decisions on who gets what.

Some new items from Dragon, Bronco, GWH, and IBG Models. As well as new publications from Accion Press.

The last Mail Call before the new year. We got a slew of items from Ammo of Mig (including their new books), the new Shilka from newcomer Hong Models, as well as new items from Takom, Trumpeter and IBG Models.

Rusty Rail continues to cast new models for model railroaders and others who build in 1/48 and 1/87. All models are unpainted.

I don't normally do this, but I got so many items in my mailbox on Tuesday that I had to do a second Mail Call video for this week. Items from Panda Models, Kalmbach Publishing, Legend USA, and Nuts & Bolts (books).

This week we have new items from Plus Model, Academy, Flyhawk, and new books from Casemate by Adam Wilder.

KitMaker Network will be opening it's palatial 240 sq. ft. office up for an Open House (err... open office?) on Wednesday December 16th from 7pm-9pm. If you live near Central California and want to come on by please do. We will be giving away some door prizes to the first folks to make the trek.

More samples have arrived at our main offices! This time it's a big box from Dragon USA and items from Tamiya, Video Aviation, and more.

How does Rusty Rail stay rusty with all of their activity? Now a 3D printer compliments their quality resin casting process and this month we see the first fruits of the system.

Bringing news of a new model shop that has opened in Hereford (UK) a rare event in these times of modern online shopping.

Where we show you the new items from Takom, Rye Field Model, Italeri, Hasegawa, and Academy that we recently received in the mail. And two new books as well. Remember you can request items for review via the 'Available Samples' links on the homepage reviews area on most of our sites!

Jim has been off on vacation and came back to find more than a few samples waiting for him (in ambush). This video shows what's new and potentially avaialble for sample reviews, etc.

Monday means Mail Call (if we have new mail & samples) and this is #9 in our video series of Mail Call videos where Jim babbles on about what we recently received in the mail. If you want advanced news about samples this is where to get it.

We are very happy to announce the return of the Model of the Month contest to Armorama for Armor/AFV builds. The new contest is being sponsored by SAM Publications & Scale Military Modeling International and they will be judging the entries and providing a prize package for the winner each month, as well as the potential for the winner to be featured in SMMI!

Jim shows us what has recently arrived for review samples. Some new items from Trumpeter, Vallejo Paints, and Osprey Publishing books.

We got in some new Tamiya and Hasegawa kits this week. Jim shares those and more news in this regular video series.

In this regular news/video series, Jim shows us what has showed up at KitMaker Central. This was suppose to be posted on Monday (and was on YouTube) but is late getting on the sites.

Matho Models has released four new 1/35 detail sets suitable for model railroad No. 1 scale of 1/32.

Rusty Rail has been busy this summer! Here are several new O scale / 1/48 civilian vehicles and detail parts. As always, the castings are sold unpainted and the figure is not included.

Jim shows us some of the recent new arrivals from Asuka, Acadmeny, Rye Field Model and Dragon USA. Which also includes kits by Dragon, Bronco, Master Box, Aoshima, and Miniart.

Well it's been about a month since the last Mail Call video was put up. This time around we have new items from Legend Productions, Flyhawk (the new 1/72 PzKpfw II Ausf J (VK.16.01), Abrams Squad magazine, and the first kits from newcomer Tiger Model.

The Revell Facebook page posted a link to their model plans.

Are there some gaps you want filled in your Osprey Publishing library? Well here is your chance to pick up a bargain from Osprey Publishing.

Trumpeter have announced that they have acquired the molds formerly owned by Tristar models.

Juweela is planning a new line of pavement for 2015 - FLEXYWAY!

Rusty Rail has sent RailRoad Modeling news of their latest creations of resin diorama models in HO and O scale - 1/48, and a new Mack truck type in O.

NOCH created a quick and easy way to make water for dioramaists!

NOCH produces a series of hard foam scenic subjects. Most can find use in any scale.

NOCH has produced new E-Kits for modelers who also enjoy electricity!

A new vignette diorama kit based on the design of the Quarter Deck of the HMS Diana (1794), a 38-gun Artois-class fifth rate frigate of the Royal Navy.

NOCH electrifies modeling with the new series E-Kits!

NOCH has been busy this summer preparing a winery and vines, water and coloring gels, and new trees!

Mediterranean dioramas and railroad layouts bloom with NOCH's new PROFI series Olive Trees and rows of Lavender!

HobbyScale Press have sent us details of an exciting development in modelling publishing - a new digital format magazine: Scale Modeling Quarterly.