Seems like every day this week MiniArt has announced a new WIP. This one ( kit number 35144 ) is another good one, and I really could have used that basket of bread when I did my Steyr Diorama.
ICM’s 2012 Plans – Part 1 : The Cars
ICM has put out their 2012 catalogue which lists a lot of interesting new kits to look forward to. They have definitely positioned themselves as the manufacturer to look to if you like softskins.
I’ve broken the future releases down into three sections, figures, cars, and trucks.
ICM’s 2012 Plans – Part 2 : The Trucks
ICM has put out their 2012 catalogue which lists a lot of interesting new kits to look forward to. They have definitely positioned themselves as the manufacturer to look to if you like softskins.
I’ve broken the future releases down into three sections, figures, cars, and trucks.
ICM’s 2012 Plans – Part 3 : The Figures
ICM has put out their 2012 catalogue which lists a lot of interesting new kits to look forward to. They have definitely positioned themselves as the manufacturer to look to if you like softskins.
I’ve broken the future releases down into three sections – figures, cars, and trucks.
New Work In Progress From MiniArt – German Tank Crew “Afrika Korps”
Looks like MiniArt is cranking out the new stuff for 2012, and this is a pretty damn cool one ( kit number 35141 ). With all the new Western Desert themed figures coming along these days I may have to dust off some of the kits that got put in the “build one day” pile as there weren’t the figures available to do a diorama justice at the time.
New Photo Etch Jeep Update Group Set From Minor
Minor have released their latest group set ( set 35011 ) for the Jeep which combines together the M48 dash gun mount and accessories, the rear stowage rack, and the SCR-510 radio set into one bulk set. At only 18.60 euro ( about $30 NZD ) that’s pretty good value for money.
New From Italeri – Long Dock
Ideal for your 1/35 MBT or E-Boat diorama but equally useful for all manner of other dioramas. This kit ( kit number 5612 ) measures 60 x 8.7 x 19.8 cm ( made up of two 30cm sections ) and is designed to be modular so mulitple kits can be used together or with the forthcoming shorter dock with a stairwell ( kit number 5615 ) to make a vey long dock.
New From Archer Fine Transfers – U.S. D-Day Shipping Stencils
U.S. D-Day shipping stencils for Halftracks and armor other than Shermans 1/35
These stencil markings were applied to both sides of of vehicles for dock handlers to find, record and compute the data for loading onto tactical transport vehicles. Lettering in scale 1 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch.
Includes shipping stencils in two different sizes for a T26E3 Pershing Heavy Tanks; M5A1 Stuart Light Tanks; M24 Chaffee Light Tanks; M2, 3 or 4 Halftracks; M18 76 mm Tank destroyers and M7 105 mm GMC Priests. Includes instructions.
Researched by Cookie Sewell
U.S. D-Day shipping stencils for Shermans 1/35
These stencil markings were applied to both sides of of vehicles for dock handlers to find, record and compute the data for loading onto tactical transport vehicles. Lettering in scale 1 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch.
Includes shipping stencils in two different sizes for an M4 (early), M4A3 (early) or M4A3 75mm (late), M4A1 (early), M4A1 (late), M4A3E8, M4A2 and M4A4 Sherman tanks. Includes instructions.
Researched by Cookie Sewell
It’s Surprisingly Quiet For This Time Of Year
With the 2012 Nuremberg Toy Fair starting in a weeks time I thought we’d have a few teasers floating around by now, but it seems ( to me at least ) to be rather quiet. Although if memory serves me correctly this time last year DML was putting out word of several kits that have only recently arrived ( or in the case of the Grant, not arrived at all ).
I have to admit that I am a total sucker for “new” stuff, be it kits or a new flavour of potato chip so I’m hoping for something exciting. 2011 was such a good year for people like myself who like soft skins ( trucks in particular ) and early/interwar armour ( still has fingers crossed for a newly tooled T-35 ) so it’s actually been hard this time round to go into the new year with a long list of “what I want this year”.
I’m still hanging out for an injection moulded bus, a tram, some larger trucks and a Tasca Flail and DD Sherman. But other than that I can’t really think of much that would go instantly to the top of the want list ( though I’m sure someone will come along and totally surprise me ).
So I’m hoping next week doesn’t come and go and leave me all “meh”. I’m a big kid and I need something exciting to look forward to, even if it’s just 1/35 Focke-Achgelis Fa 223. I’d be happy with one ( or two ) of those.
New Work In Progress From MiniArt – “Market Garden”, Netherlands 1944
MinArt have a new figure set in the works and personally I love the look of this one ( kit number 35148 ). Hopefully over time they’ll bring us more Para sets as well.
New From Archer Fine Transfers – Tiger Battalion Insignias
Includes insignias for sPzAbt 501, 502, 503, 505 (3 sizes), 506, 507, 509 and 510.
Italeri Re-release – 0407 “Accessories”
Italeri, like Tamiya, is continuing to re-release their older kits which usually doesn’t ring my bells, but I quite like this set and it’s always been hard to find so it’s a welcome return as long as it’s still dirt cheap.
