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The folks at Copper State Models have released a new military armor kit honoring the German Pz.Sp.Wg. 1ZM. The 1/35-scale kit replicates the unique styling of this military machine that saw action in World War II. The kit features colored plastic parts, rubber wheels, and transparent pieces for head...

When I think about building a scale model, the first items that come to mind are cars, trucks, planes, and other vehicles. Figure and kit models are new to me, but I've had some experience with them, thanks to my kids. While there are plenty of ultra-realistic figure models on the market, there are ...

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...