New Release: ICM 1:35 'Kozak-2' Ukrainian MRAP-Class Armoured Vehicle
ICM has very recently released a brand new 1:35 rendition of the Ukrainian ‘Kozak-2’ MRAP-Class Armoured Vehicle, a vehicle that is currently being used by Ukrainian forces in the Russo-Ukrainian War and has proved to be a very successful design. The kit features completely new tooling and parts, in addition to a number of other features.
Included with the kit are a fully detailed interior and exterior composed up of a total of 448 parts, photo-etch and clear plastic parts to add additional detail to the model, highly detailed and easy-to-understand colored instructions, decals for at least four paint schemes, and a painting/decal guide to assist with the decoration of the model kit. Overall, a very good kit, considering its price range.
If you're interested in purchasing ICM’s 1:35 ‘Kozak-2’ MRAP-Class Armoured Vehicle, I highly recommend buying from any of the following retailers: PM-Store ($51.99 USD*), Super-Hobby ($41.91 USD*), and Plastmodel (171,99 PLN*). For more information, including high resolution photographs, model specs, and information about the ‘Kozak-2’; consider visiting both ICM’s website and Scalemates.com, where everything listed above can be found.
You can take 25% off select products from MIG Productions and MasterClub, 35% off products from Fujimi, MJ Miniatures, Quick Wheel, Dragon, Peko, Draco Ideas, FineMolds, Nuts Planet, and Bronco Models, and 40% off items from Nocturna Models and Eureka XXL.
To view all of the items available during the AK Interactive Pre-BLAK Friday sale, visit ak-interactive.com.
Not many details are available about this kit; however, it does include a decal sheet for Chastain's iFLY sponsorship that he ran at various races during the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season.
Priced at $44.95, this NASCAR 2022 Season Ross Chasten Chevy Camaro Stock Car kit is available to purchase through Salvinos JR Models and their dealers. Visit salvinosjrmodels.com to learn more about this 1/24-scale stock car model kit.
Show Off Your Scale Modeling Skills During HobbyTown's 2022 National Model Contest
Fall not only marks the return of pumpkin spiced everything, but it's also the arrival of HobbyTown's 2022 National Model Contest. Between October 1, 2022 and November 30, 2022, participating HobbyTown stores will host their own local model contests, allowing winners from those shows to progress to the national arena.
The 2022 National Model Contest categories include:
Best of Show
Best Paint
Best Junior Model
Best Gundam
The National Model Contest winners from 2021 showcased creativity, ingenuity, and plenty of visual detail. If you'd like to enter this year's contest and want to find a local HobbyTown store, visit hobbytown.com.
Tamiya has announced a new sports car scale model kit that replicates the track-terrorizing style of the 2019 Ford Mustang GT4. This 1/24-scale kit offers a scaled-down version of Ford's "Ford Performance" GT4 race car that doesn't skimp on details.
Featuring both exterior and interior parts, this kit offers an inside-and-out look at Ford's track-ready Mustang GT4. Body details such as the front grille, hood exhaust louvers, front splitter, side skirts, rear spoiler, and more are molded in fine detail.
Masking stickers and two decal sheets are included for replicating one of two Ford Performance paint schemes.
Tamiya 1/24-scale Ford Mustang GT4 Model Kit Specs:
Length: 203mm
Width: 81mm
Height: 60mm
Required to Complete: Cement, paint, and finishing supplies
Priced at $55.00, this Ford Mustang GT4 scale model kit is available for purchase from Tamiya and their dealers. Visit tamiyausa.com to learn more about this 1/24-scale model kit.
Show-off Your Model of Americana During Sproo-Doo 2022
If you live near Jacksonville, Arkansas, and are looking for a scale modeling event to check out, look no further than Sproo-Doo 2022. This year marks the 22nd installment of the event, and the theme is "American Modeling." Subjects can be anything America-related from 1900 through the present day.
Sproo-Doo 2022 Event Details:
Date: September 24, 2022
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm CDT
Location: Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville, AR, 72076
To learn more about Sproo-Doo 2022, visit the event page on ipmsusa.org.
Showcase Your Best Model Lowrider Builds at California Love 2022
Calling all lowrider fanatics! If you have a passion for building lowrider models, no matter if they're kit or scratch-built, there's an upcoming event that will allow you to showcase your talents. California Love, in conjunction with Cadillac Fest 11, is taking place on Sunday, October 16, 2022 in El Segundo, CA.
While Cadillac Fest 11 will focus on 1:1 rides, California love will offer opportunities for scale model enthusiasts, R/C lowrider fanatics, and more to showcase their creations. There are even exhibit opportunities for lowrider bikes, pedal cars, and other unique builds.
Both events are free to spectators, and the cost to exhibit your R/C creation will range from $5.00 to $25.00. California Love runs from 10 am to 4 pm and will feature on-site concessions.
California Love 2022 Event Details:
Date: Sun, October 16, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT
Location: The Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum, 610 Lairport Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
To learn more about this event and register to exhibit your scale model lowrider, visit eventbrite.com.
Known primarily for their expansive lineup of paints and weathering washes, AK also has a created a selection of scenery items and model kits, including its upcoming 1/35-scale FJ43 SUV release. Scale modeling enthusiasts can now recreate this rugged off-road machine with amazing detail.
Featuring over 170 parts, this kit includes decal options for creating three different paint/marking schemes, all based on real-world applications of the FJ43. Along with fine exterior details, this kit also includes a detailed interior for a completely immersive building experience.
Learn more about the 1/35-scale FJ43 SUV Kit from AK at ak-interactive.com.
Inside the Armour Publications Announces a New Book; "Models for Ukraine"
The crew at Inside the Armour Publications have opened up pre-orders for an upcoming book titled "Models for Ukraine". With a goal to raise funds for the people of Ukraine, this 96-page book features an array of full-color photos featuring model builds from hobbyists all over the world.
If you're a scale modeling fanatic who wants to help the people of Ukraine during this trying time, this book is a great way to help out. 100% of the profits from the book will be donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Appeal.
Models for Ukraine is available for £20.00 and can be pre-ordered online at insidethearmour.com.
AK Interactive Releases the Adam Wilder 3G Signature Paint Set
AK has added to its lineup of signature paints collections with the release of the Adam Wilder 3G Signature Set (#AK11763). This set blends custom mixes from Adam Wilder's creativity along with colors found on modern US military machines.
The AK Adam Wilder 3G Signature Set features 18 colors of acrylic paint that can be used for base coats, details, and more.
