Monthly Archives: July 2010

New WIP From Masterbox – East European Civilians circa WWII

A second set of civilian figures on the way from Masterbox, and just as welcome as the first, especially if it is going to include that goat.

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New WIP From Masterbox – West European Civilians circa WWII

A new set of civilian figures on the way from Masterbox, and a long overdue set in plastic kit form as 1/35 civies are thin on the ground in any medium, and almost non-existant in plastic. I’m not sure if … Continue reading

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New From Cyber-Hobby ( DML ) Panzerjäger IB mit 7.5cm StuK 40 L/48

Cyber-Hobby follows up their 8.8cm FlaK 37 on a Pz.Kpfw.IV chassis with the little brother version, a Pz.Kpfw.I mounting the gun from a Strumgeschutz III Ausf. G. This one appears to be more accurate than the 8.8cm Pz.Kpfw. IV, though … Continue reading

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DML Update : Sturmgeschutz III Ausf. F/8 Late with Winterketten Tracks – Built Up Model Photos

DML always manage to make these things look so wantable in these photos. That is one niiiiice looking kit, even if I am predispoded toward liking StuGs of any sort.                                            

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New From Dragon Models Ltd Bigger Better LWS II Prototype Now With Added Barge

Officially a Panzerfahre Fahrendeck mit Genpanzerter Landwasserschlepper Prototype Nr.II ( Kit number 6669 ),  this takes DMLs recently announced LWS II Prototype a step further by adding a pontoon style barge used to transport tanks up to the Pz.Kpfw.IV across … Continue reading

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AM-Works 88mm FlaK “FAMO” Now in Stock

We now have the Alliance Modelworks ( AM-Works ) 8.8 cm FlaK 37 (Sf) auf Fgst Zgkw 18t conversion, for mounting an 8.8cm FlaK 37 to an Sd.Kfz.9 FAMO, in stock. I’m aiming to have an in-box review of this … Continue reading

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Behind Every Good Blitzkrieg ….

Are the unsung heroes.

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New Work In Progress From Masterbox – “Accident”

Now there’s a different subject, I rather like that. Masterbox appear to be doing a lot more sets that combine figures from opposing sides together in little vignettes. “ACCIDENT”

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Community Page Update

Just a quick addendum to the below. I’ve had a comments block added to the community pages so that people can use it as a sort of chat area. It’s not perfect and I’m still pursuing the idea of a … Continue reading

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New Feature Added : The New Zealand Modelling Community

We’ve added a new resource page which you’ll now find on the top right. This page is open to any New Zealand modelling related, community oriented, information that readers of this site wish to share. You’re welcome to add your … Continue reading

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Is Modelling A Dying Hobby ?

When you compare what models we have available now to the models that were available  thirty years ago it would seem that we are in a golden age. The variety, the quality, the affordability, all have increased, some a little, … Continue reading

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New From Bronco – Valentine Infantry Tank Workable Track Set

No real surprise I suppose with Bronco having their own Valentine Tank kit on the way very soon. Hopefully these are as good as their Matilda tracks.

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