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On a recent weekend getaway, I came across a model kit display inside of a Walmart. At the time, I thought it was a cool idea and a great way to get the hobby in front of non-hobbyists. It appears that this wasn't a one-off instance, as Round 2 Corporation has announced that model kit […]...

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One of the newer brand names on the scale modeling scene is Kotare. Born from the former Wingnut Wings brand, Kotare has released details about their first scale model kit, the Battle of Britain-era Spitfire Mk.Ia. From the looks of the renderings released on kotare-models.com, this should be an inc...

Chinese modeling company, Trumpeter, recently released their rendition of the Russian T-80BVM Main Battle Tank in 1/35 scale. The kit includes over 970 parts, several of which are metal components, and is a great build for any modeler who’s looking for a challenge. Trumpeter’s 1/35 scale T-80BVM...

Whether you're a fan of Formula One racing, exotic supercars, or fierce automotive design, the 2018 McLaren Senna is one vehicle that's hard to ignore. Now you can park this stunning speed machine in your personal collection, thanks to Tamiya's 1/24-scale McLaren Senna model kit. Based on the 1:1 su...

Italeri has recently unveiled a new kit featuring the Sd. Kfz. 234/4 in 1/72-scale. The Sd. Kfz. 234/4, more commonly known as the “Puma” or “Pak Puma,” is a German armored car that was first introduced in the mid-war period and has become one of the most well-known German AFVs of the Second...

What to say about GoatGun’s 1/3-scale Mini SVD? Well for starters, GoatGuns has done a wonderful job recreating a scaled-down version of the SVD Dragunov. Designed in 1/3-scale, this model packs in plenty of realistic details that are derived from the full-size SVD. Some of the true-to-life featur...

We're kicking off our list with the Panzer I Breda. This Spanish modification of the Panzer I was used during the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s and was a massive upgrade from the original Panzer I. The vehicle uses the same chassis as the Panzer I but instead of the two 7.92x57mm machine guns [&hel...

Fans of classic sports cars should enjoy Tamiya's latest release, the 1971 Nissan Fairlady 240ZG. This 1/24-scale model kit dutifully recreates this automobile's sleek styling and captures some of the Fairlady's unique details. With its long nose and fastback rear deck, this model will look fast eve...

Pegasus Hobbies 1/72 Scale JS-2 Soviet Heavy Tank is one of my favorite kits that I've built during my scale modeling career. The kit comes with two vehicles, both of which have an acceptable amount of detail in addition to simple construction. I found that the kit was very easy to assemble and mana...