02 December 2020

• Rob Haelterman adds pictures and comments to White Stork's "The Chapels" (A003) and "Home Equipment Part 2" (A018).

01 December 2020

• Updated manufacturer kitlist: AccsGB (new accessories section)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: AGN Model Works (new figures section)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Plastic Soldier Company (WW2V20003)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Samek Models (F72/115, F72/150, F72/165, F72/250)

29 November 2020

• Rob Haelterman works on the suspension of the Vespid A34 Comet.

24 November 2020

• Timothy Lau adds info about the accuracy of the 13 Pz.Div. marking option offered in Dragon's Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.J (7372).

22 November 2020

• Timothy Lau adds info about the accuracy of the 12 Pz.Div. marking option offered in Dragon's Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.F2 (7359).

20 November 2020

• New manufacturer kitlist: Garbuz Models
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: A&A Models (7218, 7219)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Aber (72A01)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: JK Resin (JKT72054, JKT72055)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: NH Detail (72-043, 72-044)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Tank Models (TM72017, TM72018, TM72022, TM72023)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: The World at War (W-012)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Briga (72081)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: 4D Puzzle Model
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Alex Miniatures (A128, A130)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: IBG (72069)

18 November 2020

• Rob Haelterman starts construction of the Vespid A34 Comet and updates a few earlier remarks about Comet features and marking options.

10 November 2020

• Al Magnus reviews the Ace 7.5cm Pak 41.

06 November 2020

• Rob Haelterman previews the brand new Vespid A34 Comet

02 November 2020

• Stephen Brezinski offers us a preview of the
  • OKB Grigorov Tracks for Pz VI Tiger 1 Middle type
  • OKB Grigorov and Armory Commander Cupola for Panther Ausf. D
  • OKB Grigorov Commander Cupola for Tiger 1, early

26 October 2020

• Salvador Mauri previews the Zvezda Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H

25 October 2020

• Stephen Brezinski previews the World at War Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.B
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Attack Models (72923, 72925)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Star Decals (72-A1057)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Eureka XXL (7216)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: First to Fight (PL1939-076)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Peddinghaus Decals (72-3695, 72-3760, 72-3764)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: RES-IM (71006)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Roden (732, 738, 739)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Tetra Model Works (ME-72017)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Toro Model (72D47 - 72D49)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Trumpeter (07152)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: RPM (72510, 72511)

20 October 2020

• Andy Smith tells us where the mystery decals in the Braille Strike US Semi Trucks decal set should go.

05 October 2020

• Al Magnus reviews the Model Collect Austratt Fort Coastal Artillery Site Triple 28cm (11-inch) Turret Caesar.

02 October 2020

• Pavel Spiridonov contributes a new gallery entry: Zvezda T-90MS.
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Hobby Boss (82926, 82961)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: IBG (72080)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: PST (72090, 72100)

27 September 2020

• Michael Rankin contributes a new gallery entry: Checkpoint Dog.
• Marcin Milczarek contributes a new gallery entry: Tank from The Walking Dead.

08 September 2020

• Tim Lau shows that there is still hope after all when it comes to the accuracy of Rob Haelterman's S-Model Kettenkräder.

07 September 2020

• Tim Lau adds information about the licence plates numbers of the S-Model (720072 and and 720073) and Dragon (7434) Kubelwagen kits.

06 September 2020

• Tim Lau adds information about the tires in Takom kits 5002, 5002X and 5003.

05 September 2020

• Tim Lau adds information about the camouflage and markings of Trumpeter kits 07129 (SU-152) and 07130 (SU-152 late).
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Munich Kits (FHAK 04, FHDAK 05, FHBR 01, FHH 05 - FHM 09, FHLW 10, NK02 - NK05, FHEW 19 - FHEW 22, FHWK 04, FHWK 05, FHM series)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Model Scene (48150)
• New manufacturer kitlist: Cavalleria Italiana

04 September 2020

• Tim Lau adds a little bit of information about camouflage to Simon Barnes' review of the Italeri ISU-152.

• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Snake Model (Cm009, Cm081 - Cm084)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Triumph Des Willens (TDW 1119/2, TDW 1219)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: UM (237)
• Update manufacturer kitlist: UM MT (686)

03 September 2020

• Tim Lau adds information about the accuracy of the Trumpeter M133 ACAV markings in Stephen Brezinski's article on the various Esci and Trumpeter M113 kits.

01 September 2020

• Updated manufacturer kitlist: FC Model Trend (72202)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Model Collect (AS72135)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Orange Hobby (G72-173)
• Update manufacturer kitlist: Aoshima (05664)
• Update manufacturer kitlist: Black Dog (D72058 - D72062, T72116)
• Update manufacturer kitlist: Briga (72082)

30 August 2020

• Tim Lau draws our attention to the fact that none of Rob Haelterman's S-Model Kettenkräder are accurate regarding the presence of the front licence plate.
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Black Army Modells (72-16)
• New manufacturer kitlist: WIP3D
• New manufacturer kitlist: L'Arsenal 2.0
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Galaxy Hobby (GH72A04 series)

29 August 2020

• Stephen Brezinski previews the World at War Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.A

26 August 2020

• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Germania Figuren (GF 72-CW-1016, GF 72-CW-1017, GF CW-1003 - GF CW-1005, GF CW-1010, GF CW-1011, GF CW-1014, GF CW-1015, GF CW-1020, GF CW-1034, GF CW-2005, GF CW-2012 - GF CW-2018, GF CW-2026 - GF CW-2034, GF CW-3000 - GF CW-3003, GF WW2-140, GF WW2-141, GF WW2-143, GF WW2-200)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: FinMilModels (72001, 72001x4, new decal section)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: White Stork Miniatures (A001 - A012, new accessories section)

24 August 2020

• New diorama contribution from Michael Rankin: LAH 1942.

23 August 2020

• Stephen Brezinski offers us a preview of the OKB Grigorov
  • Commander Cupola Type 1for 1/72 Panzer III and Pz IV
  • Commander Cupola Type 2 for 1/72 Panzer III and Pz IV
  • Turret Commander Cupola Type 1 for 1/72 Panzer III and Pz IV

20 August 2020

• F. Giovagnorio previews the GB Modelli
  • FIAT 508 Balilla Spider Militare,
  • Italian concrete roadblock,
  • German Stug L6/40 da 47mm SPG Version "G",
  • Autocarro pesante Lancia RO.

18 August 2020

• Timothy Lau adds info about the accuracy of the Modellcollect T-80UD turrets.

09 August 2020

• New gallery entries from Daniel Eyckmans: S-Model Dingo Mk1a

26 July 2020

• New manufacturer kitlist: Border Model
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Ace (72450, 72550)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Takom (5007, 5008)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Hauler (HLH72104 - HLH72112, HLP72034)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Brengun (BRL72177, BRL72178)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Gebo Figuren (72051, 72062, 72069, 72070, 72075, 72077 & new diorama section)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Mini World (A7245a - A7245c, A7250c, A7250d, A7275, A7276)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Military Modelling Accessories (D72-013 - D72-018)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: T-Model (TK73010S)

20 July 2020

• New gallery entries from Bas Slaats:
  • Dragon AA7V
  • Revell Dingo
  • Liberation of Brabant

19 July 2020

• New gallery entry from Bas Slaats: Flyhawk Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf.J.

17 July 2020

• Stephen Brezinski previews the Trumpeter M26, M26A1 and M46

16 July 2020

• Rob Haelterman analyzes the dimensional accuracy of Dragon's Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.D
• New diorama contribution from Michael Rankin: Desert Recon.

08 July 2020

• Al Magnus reviews the Roden BL 8-inch Howitzer Mk.VI.

01 July 2020

• Stephen Brezinski previews the Flakpanzer III "Ostwind" from Maco/Revell

30 June 2020

• New manufacturer kitlist: Arsenal Model Group
• New manufacturer kitlist: Vespid Models
• New manufacturer kitlist: MP-OMM
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Tetra Model Works (ME-72013 - ME-72016)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Nikolai (ARB11 - ARB14, ARB20)

29 June 2020

• Stephen Brezinski previews the SU-152 from Trumpeter
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Briga (72080)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: UM (289, 481, 488)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Takom (5005, 5006)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: CMK (F72 353, F72 362)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Planet Models (MV122, MV124)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Colibri Decals (72085 - 72087, 72093 - 72095)

24 June 2020

• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Balaton Modell (BM7272 - BM7275)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Black Lion Decals (72062, 72063, 72553 - 72556)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Brassica (K72024, K72027, K72028)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: IBG (72067, 72068, 72073 - 72078)

15 June 2020

• Tony Mackinder previews the latest The World at War kit, the A9 British Cruiser Tank Mk.I with 2Pdr Gun
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: The World at War (W-011)

09 June 2020

• Paul Alba contributes a variety of French vehicles for our gallery: S-Model Hotchkiss H38/39, S-Model Hotchkiss H35 early version, S-Model Renault R35 early version, S-Model Renault UE Chenillette with trailer, Mad Bob's Miniatures FCM36.

07 June 2020

• Danilo Carli reviews the Italeri Sd.Kfz. 251/8 Ambulance

03 June 2020

• Al Magnus reviews the latest release of the Ace 7.62cm Pak 36(r)

30 May 2020

• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Gebo Figuren (72021, 72027, 72036, 72039, 72052)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Modell Trans (MT72001 - MT72003, MT72007, MT72063, MT72064, MT72491, MT72495, MT72496, MTR7227, MTR7230, MTR7231)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: OKB Grigorov (B72013 - B72020, R72075 - R72077, S72451 - S72453, S72456 - S72458, S72461 - S72470)
• New manufacturer kitlist: FinMilModels
• New manufacturer kitlist: Imai
• New manufacturer kitlist: Brainstorm Troopers
• New manufacturer kitlist: Modakit
• New manufacturer kitlist: ModelsPark

27 May 2020

• Stephen Brezinski previews the First to Fight Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.D

25 May 2020

• Stephen Brezinski offers us a preview of the OKB Grigorov Turret for Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf.H/Ausf.J Late

24 May 2020

• Stephen Brezinski previews the CMK Kugelblitz conversion set

23 May 2020

• Rob Haelterman adds the turret of the Initial Tiger I (kit 7370) to the comparison of the Dragon Tiger I turrets.

18 May 2020

• New gallery contribution: Takom Hanomag SS 100, by Pavel Spiridonov

16 May 2020

• Stephen Brezinski previews the CMK Tracks for Panzer IV set

15 May 2020

• Stephen Brezinski discusses the Modell Trans "Ostketten", which appear to "Winterketten" upon close inspection

13 May 2020

• Stephen Brezinski discusses the MACO Standartkette/Ostkette/Winterkette für Pz.Kpfw.III/IV
• Tony Mackinder gives a quick preview of the Attack Hobby Kits Marmon-Herrington Mk.II ME

11 May 2020

• Stephen Brezinski offers us a preview of the OKB Grigorov Tracks for Pz. III and Pz. IV, 40-cm width Type 1 with Ice Cleats

10 May 2020

• Stephen Brezinski offers us a preview of the OKB Grigorov Tracks for Pz. III and Pz. IV, 36-cm width Standartketten

08 May 2020

• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Alex Miniatures (A97 - A101, A103, A105, A107, A109, A114, A116, A117, A119)
• Al Magnus adds a brief comment on the S-Model M274 Mechanical Mule (kit no. PS720074)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Germania Figuren (GF 72 WW1-103, GF 72 WW1-104, GF 72 WW1-222, GF 72 WW2-080, GF 72 WW2-081)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Golikov Project (GP-72066 - GP-72074)

07 May 2020

• Stephen Brezinski offers us a preview of the OKB Grigorov Tracks for Pz. III and Pz IV Type 7, 40cm width Standartketten

06 May 2020

• Stephen Brezinski offers us a preview of the OKB Grigorov Ostketten for PzIII and IV track set

03 May 2020

• Rob Haelterman adds kit 7370 (Initial Tiger I) to the combined review of Dragon's Tiger I kits
• Rob Haelterman previews the Braille Strike Brigade Piron (2) decal set

30 April 2020

• New manufacturer kitlist: redoguk Models
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Lancer (LM72044, LM72050, LM72051)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Ace (72572, 72578)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: FPW Model (TDW 004, 72114 - 72117)

27 April 2020

• Rob Haelterman previews the Braille Strike US Semi Trucks decal set
• Al Magnus revises the information on vehicle 73160 in Mark Mercier's Flyhawk Renault FT preview.

26 April 2020

• Rob Haelterman previews the Braille Strike Captured German Vehicles decal set

25 April 2020

• Rob Haelterman previews the Braille Strike 5ème RCA Shermans (1) decal set
• Al Magnus heavily revises his preview of the Master Box British Armoured Car, Austin Mk.IV after finding additional reference information regarding the marking options supplied with the kit, and realizes, much to his chagrin, that his build is of a vehicle that carries "made up" markings!

24 April 2020

• Rob Haelterman previews the Braille Strike Syrian Panzers decal set, with additional pictures by Matt Reeves
• Al Magnus previews the Master Box British Armoured Car, Austin, Mk.III

19 April 2020

• New gallery contribution: Lancer Ba-27M, by Pavel Spiridonov

18 April 2020

• Rob Haelterman previews the Braille Strike Diamond T decal set

13 April 2020

• Stephen Brezinski compares the Hasegawa and Maco (Revell) Flakpanzer IV "Ostwind"
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Steelwork (SWA7225, SWA7226, SWA7231, SWA7232)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Word at War (W-010)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Dymo K72 (DB72122 - DB72125)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Dragon (7279, 7546, 7547, 7581, 7606, 7626)

11 April 2020

• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Hauler (HLH72095 - HLH72103, HLP72033)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: SG-Modelling (F72023, F72024, F72032, F72033, F72061 - F72063, F72065, F72077, F72078, F72081, F72083)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Snake Model (Sm72008, Cm005 - Cm007B)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Star Decals (72-A1039 - 72-A1050)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: UM (273, 486)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: UMmt (683, 684)

10 April 2020

• Stephen Brezinski offers us three new previews:
  • OKB Grigorov Idler wheel for Pz.III early
  • Modell Trans Sd.Kfz.251 tracked gear set
  • Modell Trans Panzer III Ausf.B & StuG III 0-Serie tracked gear set

04 April 2020

• Stephen Brezinski previews the Plastic Soldiers Company Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.D

03 April 2020

• F. Giovagnorio previews the much-awaited GB Modelli Carro Armato M13/40 final production (3rd serie)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Pedinghaus Decals (72-3606, 72-3611, 72-3623, 72-3680, 72-3720, 72-3735 - 72-3737, 72-3743)
• New manufacturer kitlist: AJM Models
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Armory (AR M72304b, AR M72305b, AR M72406R)

31 March 2020

• Rob Haelterman builds the Dragon Sd.Kfz.251/1 Ausf.D mit Wurfrahmen

29 March 2020

• Danilo Carli previews the ACE Ford G198T / V3000S

28 March 2020

• Danilo Carli previews the Viribus Unitis British Wheels & Rim Sets

26 March 2020

• Four new previews of some of the latest GB Modelli kits: Krupp 15 cm Kanone M.16, WWI RAF/RFC Towing Trailer, Viberti Trailer and Ramps for Viberti trailer, by F. Giovagnorio

24 March 2020

• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Airfix (A50156 )
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Attack Hobby Kits (72917, 72932)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: First to Fight (PL1939-068, PL1939-070 - PL1939-075)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Zvezda (5062)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Orion (72050, 72054, 72056)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Plastic Soldier (WW2V20031 - WW2V20034)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Format 72 (dt022, dt023, dt031 - dt033)

23 March 2020

• New manufacturer kitlist: Viribus Unitis

19 March 2020

• Stephen Brezinski reviews the new Zvezda Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H

13 March 2020

• Al Magnus reviews the Zvezda Ordnance QF 2pdr

09 March 2020

• Al Magnus gives another quick review, this time for the HQ72 base set Small Vehicle Bases 3 Pack
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: HQ72 (new diorama product section)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Italeri (6113, 6116, 6118, 6181 - 6184, 6189, 6190, 6191, 6193, 6194, 7074, 7077, plus the Esci cross reference list has been updated to include 7074 & 7077)

05 March 2020

• Al Magnus gives a quick review of the Peddinghaus Decals set Canadian Tanks and Vehicles in Normandy No.2

29 February 2020

• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Attack Hobby Kits (72912, 72918 - 72922, 72926)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Modell Trans (MT72481, MT72482, MT72485 - MT72488, MT72490, MT72492 - MT72494, MT72825, MTD7226, MTD7242, MTD7243, MTR7223 - MTR7225, MTR7228, MTR7229)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Ace (72451)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Braille Strike (72065, 72071 - 72073)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: o3d miniatures (new 3D Printed Accessories section)

28 February 2020

• New preview: World at War StuG III 0-Series, by Stephen Brezinski

• Rob Haelterman identifies the production month of the Dragon T-34 Model 1940.

22 February 2020

• New preview: S-Model British Cruiser Tank Mk III, A13 Mark I, by Stephen Brezinski
• Rob Haelterman updates the articles on the Sd.Kfz.251/9 Ausf.D "Early" and Dragon Sd.Kfz.251 series, after an interesting discovery about the DS tracks contained in the different kits.

17 February 2020

• New preview: S-Model R35 (Early & Late), by Stephen Brezinski

16 February 2020

• Rob Haelterman puts the Zvezda Pak40 in a small vignette.
• Rob Haelterman converts a Dragon Sd.Kfz.251 to an Sd.Kfz.251/9 Ausf.D "Early" and also updates the article on the whole of the Dragon Sd.Kfz.251 series.

10 February 2020

• New gallery contribution: StuG III Ausf. H, or Panzerjäger III Neue Art, by Stephen Brezinski
• New accessory section for Aleran

09 February 2020

• Danilo Carli builds and reviews the ACE Renault AHN trucks
• Nick Boone adds pictures of VVV Model's Dodge WC-63 Super metal set 
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Aleran (BE2, UK17)

07 February 2020

• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Revell AG (03283, 03286, 03310, 03311, plus new diorama section)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: MGM (60/32, 60/36, 60/162, 80/346, 80/375, 80/417, 80/420, 80/428, 80/430 - 80/432, plus new accessories section)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Model Miniature (MM-R228 - MM-R233)

06 February 2020

• Updated manufacturer kitlist: UM (470, 489, 532)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: UMmt (680 - 682)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: SG-Modelling (F72027 - F72030, F72109 - F72114, new resin kits section)

05 February 2020

• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Armada Hobby (A72062, A72063, A72067, A72069, A72107, N72091 - N72095, W72030 - W72032)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Brassica (D72007, D72009, D72010, K72013, K72020, K72021, K72025, K72026, L72001)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Master Model (GM-72-001 - GM-72-007)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: S-Model (PS720130, PS720139)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: White Stork Miniatures (D001 - D003, D005, D007, D008)

26 January 2020

• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Ace (72427, 72570, 72577)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Briga (72076 - 72079)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: AVD Models (1289AVD, 1291AVD, 1297AVD)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Black Dog (D72053 - D72057, T72115)
• Updated manufacturer kitlist: Black Lion Decals (72061, 72546 - 72552)

22 January 2020

• Al Magnus revists his preview of JK Resins' German WW II Pak 36 Ammo Set, to add corrections regarding the lack of an instruction sheet, which had gone AWOL during the writing of the preview

18 January 2020

• Rob Haelterman adds set 72047 (Ammo for German WW II PAk 36) to Al Magnus' preview of JK Resins' German WW II Pak 36 Ammo Set

17 January 2020

• Al Magnus reviews the UM 57mm antitank gun "ZIS-2" kit

15 January 2020

• Al Magnus previews JK Resins' German WW II Pak 36 Ammo Set

14 January 2020

• Stephen Brezinski compares the different Turan kits from IBG, Hunor and Cromwell.

10 January 2020

• Al Magnus identifies sources for a few of the marking options in Mark Mercier's preview of the Flyhawk Renault FT with cast Girod turret

03 January 2020

• Timothy Lau adds info about the accuracy of 3R Model (Transform) ZTZ-99A and discusses the naming of the S-Model ZTZ-99A.

01 January 2020

• New diorama contribution from Michael Rankin: Road to Kursk.

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