Scale Model Podcast

Welcome to Episode 73 Sponsored by Goodman Models.

Hosts

Stuart Clark

Thomas Grossman – [email protected]

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Breaking News

Kittyhawk / Panda Shutting down?

The company is not releasing any more news at the time of the recording (Wed June 3)

https://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?/topic/89746-kittyhawkpanda-just-announced-they-were-closing-on-facebook/&tab=comments#comment-1285909

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Interview

This Episode’s Special Guest:

Thomas Grossman from Tag Team Hobbies on the state of the industry

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LATEST NEWS

SCOTTCON 2021 on Sept 25th at the Museum of Aviation here in Warner Robins, Georgia.

Columbia SC on 19 June for the South Carolina Scale Model Mega Show & IPMS/USA R-12 Regional

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MAILBAG

We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions [email protected]. 

Peter Culos writes

Stuart jinxed me! On the recent Wonderfest episode, seconds after Stuart mentioned getting your Xacto knife impaled on your leg I found mine sticking out of my calf! What kind of voodoo does Stuart practice up there in the great white north? Yikes!

Despite the danger, I’ll keep listening. You guys do a super job and are great companions for my workbench. I know it takes a lot of time but us lonely basement and attic modellers really appreciate it. Just try to lay off the black magic though!

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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Trumpeter May

Hobby Boss May

Black Dog

Tamiya June

ICM June

Hasegawa June

Bandai Gundam Releases Jun

Model Collect 1/48 A-12 going to molds in June

What’s hot at Scalemates.com

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SPONSOR AD

Goodman Models

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WHAT’S ON THE BENCH

Stuart

Mosquito plugging along.  Currently painting and assembly of landing gear, propellers.

Tom 

Ariel Diorama with a twist.

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THINGS WE’VE SEEN

Model cars in wood.

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THE LAST WORD

SMP Ep. 73 is sponsored by R2KF – the official distributor of MHM models.

Welcome to Episode 72 Sponsored by Goodman Models.

Hosts

Stuart Clark

Terry Miesle 

Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporter:

Tim Cavileer

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Prize Giveaway for Patreons

Sean’s Custom Model Tools

Glue Bottle Stand

Paint Stick/Clip Holder

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MAILBAG

From Tony at www.horizon-models.com

I hope this email finds you well.

We have launched a promotion for the month of May to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Alan Shepard’s historic flight into space.

#2002 Mercury-Atlas and #2004 Mercury-Redstone for just US$60, worldwide postage and packing included.

From Bill McCullough

I am sending y’all a link to a YouTube channel that I just came across. There is not a lot there but what is there is worth the trip. Anyone who enjoys scale modelling needs to check out this channel, it will go a long way to keeping your mojo healthy.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC26KqzcI2_lJ1LwWKJDBHbA/featured

We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions [email protected]. 

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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS

#ShizuokaHobbyShow

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2021/05/the-no-show-show-preview-of-new-items.html

Hobbylink TV

(links to hobby link Japan upcoming releases)

Kenji Yanai Photos

Takom announces Sea Wolf and Sea Dart in 1/35

Ammo May News

Dio Dump New Releases.

Tempest Mk. II from Special Hobby in 1/48

Denko Models

What’s hot at Scalemates.com

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SPONSOR AD

Pre-recorded ad in the Marketing folder!

Goodman Models

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Interview

This Episode’s Special Guest:

David Hodge

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WHAT’S ON THE BENCH

Stuart

1/72 Tamiya Mosquito, cockpit done, fuselage on.

 

Welcome to Episode 71 Sponsored by Goodman Models.

Hosts

Stuart Clark

Geoff Heyland

Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporters:

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MAILBAG

Derek Post

Returned to the hobby about three years ago.   Building mostly 1/48 and 1/144 aircraft.   Just recently found your podcast, Plastic Model Mojo and OTB guys.  Really enjoy your whats new section.   When I can’t build it’s great to hear about others’ building and the hobby! 

We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions [email protected]. 

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LATEST NEWS

Paragrafix 1/350 Discovery XD contest Winners

Mike Rubino – Patreon Winner

Tim Cavileer

Adam Wilder parting ways with his company

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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS

AK Announcements for April/May

Barracuda Studios new releases for May

Quinta Studios Decal Review

Das Werk figures for your subs and aircraft.

Bandai announces 4 items from “The Mandalorian”

Maschinen Krieger Luna Gans re release in July

Clear Prop models working on a new tool E-1B Tracer

MD-160 Ekranoplan “Caspian Monster” by Takom

What’s hot at Scalemates.com

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/hot.php

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Company of the week

http://www.welshmodels.co.uk/

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SPONSOR AD

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Interview 

This Episode’s Special Guest: – Beacon Models

Kickstarter

1st of the 1/144 figures.

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WHAT’S ON THE BENCH

Stuart

Typhoon Complete.

Assembly of the 1/144 Y-Wing complete. Primer and paint on. Deciding what sort of striping to mask on, and what colour.

Tamiya 1/72 Mosquito FB MK.VI/NF Mk.II – This is my entry to IPMS’s London’s one-year build.  Just started assembly.

Geoff

Mach 2 Sea Dart

Welcome to Episode 70 Sponsored by Goodman Models.

Hosts

Stuart Clark

Geoff Heyland

Paul Bodensiek

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LATEST NEWS

IPMS Nats

IPMS Calgary going virtual with their contest this year.

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MAILBAG

We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions [email protected]. 

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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ford GT40 Mk.II 66 – MENG 1/24

Hobbyboss May

1/72 Drydock from Das Werk

Italeri April

MiniArt 20th year catalogue

Panzer 1 ausf A and B from Takom 

1/72nd Martin XB51 by MikroMir  

1/35th Yamato 15.5 cm/60 3rd Year Type Gun Turret

AMT 1967 Mustang GT Fastback reissued

What’s hot at Scalemates.com

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SPONSOR AD

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Interview 

This Episode’s Special Guest:

Paul Bodensiek from Paragrafix

https://www.facebook.com/ParaGrafixModeling

2 prizes 1/350 Discovery Podbay set.

1 to Patreons, 1 a draw for everyone else.

 

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WHAT’S ON THE BENCH

Stuart

1/48 Typhoon done. Thanks to Brandon Walters for the wheels and exhaust resin set.

1/144 Bandai Y-Wing – construction underway.

Geoff

God awful Mach 2 Convair Sea Dart and ancient Hawk/Testors XF92A Dart.  Hoping to do my first water diorama showing the Sea Dart taking off, but right now I am in masking hell!  Still waiting for decals for the CL52 and Concordes, and plugging away on the F4J Phantom challenge build.  Fellow IPMS London club mates may have succeeded in badgering me into acquiring the Wingnuts Felixstowe – a kit that equally terrifies and fascinates me!  Also picking up the 1:1 Moebius HAL9000 to use for my display of the Moebius 1/144 Discovery!  

Paul

Unfortunately, even in the midst of a pandemic where one should have plenty of time, I have been putting all of my energy into getting prepa...

Welcome to Episode 69 Sponsored by Goodman Models.

Hosts

Stuart Clark

Terry Miesle

Robert Burik

Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporter:

Bernard Heijmans

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LATEST NEWS

Moosaroo Cup II winner announced.

IPMS Nats registration is open

Wonderfest is a go

IPMS Houston Show

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MAILBAG

We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions [email protected]. 

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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ammo April Announcements

Eduard April Releases

Hasegawa April Announcements

Trumpeter April

Dora Wings Catalog

Copper State Models announcements.

Kinetic delaying their 1/48th scale G.91 Gina project to 2022

What’s hot at Scalemates.com

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/hot.php

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SPONSOR AD

Goodman Models

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Interview 

This Episode’s Special Guest:

Robert Burik

I grew up in Pittsburgh and currently we live in NJ with our two golden retrievers. I’ve always had an affinity for armor, so that is what I build most. But I am very interested in figures too. I love all eras of history – medieval, American Civil War, Napoleonic period, WWII, modern … I have an appreciation for art, and so I love our hobby most when some folks merge what we do into real art.

I’ve been writing scale magazine articles and photo-history books for about 15 years now. It started with the Concord 3rd ID in Iraq book and at about the same time I did an article for Military Modelling on an Abrams. My specialty for publishing has become modern US subjects.

My books:

Thunder Run: The US Infantry Division’s Drive to Baghdad

NTC Fort Irwin

21st Century HEMTT and Family Members

UH-60 Black Hawk – Available for pre-order. *** Update April 12, Now Shipping! ***

I have also been the contributing author to several Sabot Publications books on the Abrams and Bradley. And my photos of US Army subjects have appeared in a few other books.

In addition, I have been helping US Army museums over the years with research and displays, including a major model project involving over 40 models at the 3rd ID Museum. A number of my dioramas are on display at different locations at Ft. Stewart (3rd ID).

As a result of the above, the 3rd Infantry Division gave me a civilian award for helping to keep the division history over the years.

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WHAT’S ON THE BENCH

Stuart

Welcome to Episode 68 Sponsored by Goodman Models.

Hosts

Stuart Clark

Geoff Heyland

Terry Miesle

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LATEST NEWS

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MAILBAG

I’m going to cross-post some of this to the other podcasts I listen to, as you all had a hand in this. I wanted to start by saying you were the FIRST model podcast I found, and I haven’t stopped listening yet!

I started this Amati 1/72 U-47 Resin and Photo Etch u-boat early last year. This was my first time working with PE. I’m thinking the smart move would have been to get other kits with just a few PE parts. I’m not smart. The big task was building the deck and superstructure all PE with a frame. After the months of completing this, I needed a break! You guys helped get me going again on this kit because “PE is somebody’s friend” (not mine). Anyhow, I did find some real comfort in putting all the rungs and decking on the conning tower. You’ve definitely made me a believer. Thanks for all your great podcasts. I’m still working from home, but I get out and walk the neighbourhood with you all keeping me entertained.

Thanks again, guys!

Bob Bair

Charlotte, NC

We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions [email protected]. 

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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Amusing Hobby’s new 1/35th scale T-72M2 “Moderna” Slovak MBT

March News from Special Hobby

Special Hobby Tempest Mk.II in 1/48 – colour schemes and decals

Dora Wings 1/72 Vultee P-66 Vanguard.Final renders.

1/24 Sputnik 1 from Red Iron Models

Thunderbird Kits are being re-issued

Nunu announcements 

Ukrainian Scale Cars Production has released a resin 1/24th Porsche 550 Spyder.

Airfix Vulcan and Chipmunk update.

Hasegawa 1/35 construction and tractor etc.

https://www.kitlinx.com/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=HSG66106

https://www.kitlinx.com/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=HSG52161

What’s hot at Scalemates.com

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/hot.php

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WHAT’S THE SCOOP

DN Models – Masks and other things

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SPONSOR AD

Goodman Models

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MODEL INSIDER with Anthony Goodman

AFV Part 2

This Episode’s Special Guest:

Welcome to Episode 67 Sponsored by Goodman Models.

Hosts

Stuart Clark

Terry Miesle

Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporters:

George Brain

Jamie E. Adamson

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LATEST NEWS

Terry’s Trade Secret’s Ep. 5

IPMS Italy is holding a virtual contest.

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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Revell March

AH-1G 1/32 Cobra from ICM Models

Arma new releases for March

Italeri March

JETMADS to re-release the 1/32 JA-37 Viggen

Crusher Joe TR-5 Harpy “Norma”

Meng walkers WW2-46

Sakura War scope dogs

Pacific  Rim kits  

What’s hot at Scalemates.com

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/hot.php

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WHAT’S THE SCOOP

Laser Model Graver

https://www.facebook.com/lmg.ua

Manufacturer of laser cut items for benches.

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SPONSOR AD

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MODEL INSIDER with Anthony Goodman

This Episode’s Special Guest:

David Parker afvmodeller.com

Picked up my childhood hobby again after leaving University in the mid 1980’s

Started writing for Military Modelling in the 1990’s

2001 started AFV Modeller Magazine, followed by AIR Modeller in 2005

2014 Published Superking, documenting the three and a half year project to accurately model Trumpeter’s 1:16 King Tiger

Currently five and a half years into a similar project with the Panzer IV

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WHAT’S ON THE BENCH

Stuart

Work continues on the Moosaroo Cup Gyro Copter.

Several new purchases.

Terry

Still plugging away at the Crusher Joe Minerva.  Did break the plastic bags and start building the Crusher Joe Cordoba.  Getting the bench in order to hopefully finish up the Hobbyboss IAR-80

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THINGS WE’VE SEEN

Terry

A whole list of things from Dora Wings which I will wind up buying. Mostly pre/early WW2 military and civil aircraft in 1/48

Terry had his Iwata Eclipse airbrushed serviced at Tagteam Hobbies.

Terry also picked up an Iwata HP-TH airbrush.  Unboxing video coming soon.

Stuart

Aoshima’s Thunderbird kits are being re-released.

Welcome to Episode 66 Sponsored by Sean’s Custom Model Tools

Hosts

Stuart Clark

Terry Miesle

Geoff Heyland

Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporter:

Rob Pearlman

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LATEST NEWS

Patreon Draw winner: Trevor Jones

2021 conventions starting to get cancelled – one in the UK for September was cancelled over the weekend.  Will Vegas? July 1st date as our go/no go date with the Rio.

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MAILBAG

Moosaroo Cup 2

Since modellers are such solitary and isolated beings, some may not have noticed the little inconvenience embracing the world. This little COVID thing has shattered the Model Show Schedules worldwide, including that of IPMS Hamilton’s Heritagecon. With a snowball’s chance in an Australian summer, that there will be a physical 2021 Heritagecon this spring, the Moosaroo II challenge is also in jeopardy. We here at IPMS Hamilton feel that delaying the Moosaroo Challenge until an actual in-person event would not be in the best interest of the competitors or the spirit of the annual challenge; therefore a Virtual Judging Format is proposed. This is to avoid any delay due to the vast distances between the competitors (both physical and philosophical), or possible model damage. 

In lieu of a 2021 Heritagecon, our judging date will be Saturday, April 3, 2021.

The judging will be done via a set series of digital images submitted to IPMS Hamilton. A complete requirements package will be sent to each of the Podcast Competitors to ensure that everything is above board. 

We hope that this gives everyone enough time to finish -if not, show us what you’ve got! 

Good luck, and keep up the great work!

Iain Fraser

IPMS Hamilton

Chief Judge, Heritagecon

We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions [email protected]. 

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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ammo Feb / Mar announcements.

Hong Kong Models announcing a 1/48 Lancaster and 1/48 B-17F

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2021/02/preview-all-same-detail-but-smaller.html#more

IBG Coming soon

Tamiya March new items

F4 Phantom apparently has an April release date, with some sites opening up for pre-orders.

Roden announcements

1/48 Shipboard Tow Tractor by Kinetic

Black Dog new items

What’s hot at Scalemates.com

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/hot.php

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WHAT’S THE SCOOP

https://panzerart.pl/

Great looking aftermarket.

Welcome to Episode 65 of The Scale Model Podcast Sponsored by Sean’s Custom Model Tools

Hosts

Stuart Clark

Anthony Goodman

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LATEST NEWS

Ethan Idenmill from IPMS San Diego wrote in.

I just wanted to drop you a line to say that I am continuing to enjoy your podcast! It ages and gets better like a fine wine (and not like sushi, fortunately 😜).

Second – for any listeners in the Southwest US this summer; IPMS San Diego, in cooperation with the San Diego Model Car Club and the San Diego Air and Space Museum are pleased to announce that we are planning to host the San Diego Model Expo on Saturday, June 5 at the San Diego Air and Space Museum Annex at Gillespie Field. The details are available on our website at www.ipmssd.org. Note that the arrangements of this event are dependent on local health regulations in effect at the time.

All you Wargaming Painters, keep your eyes out for PATMOCON coming March 27, 2021! The annual On line con from Paint All The Minis Facebook group!

SMP LARGEST CONTEST GIVEAWAY EVER! WINNER: Neil Prentice

**ModelCollect 1/72 B52G USAF Stratofortress** generously provided by Stevens International** 

NEW! Patreon-Only! SEAN’S CUSTOMS Super 3D Prize Pack #1!

Sprue Holder

Glue Pot Holder x 2

Sanding Sticks x 2

SMP Bench 2 Bench Ep. 4 – Available for the public next week

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MAILBAG

Brandon Walters reaches out with a some aftermarket resin for Stu’s Typhoon Build. Many thanks!

We want to hear from you!  [email protected]

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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bandai News

ICM 2021 Catalog

Amusing Hobby’s 2021 Catalog

Dragon’s 2021 Catalog

Meng has announced a 1/24 Fokker Dr.1

British Daimler Armoured Car Mk I in 1/35 from Geko Models

What’s hot at Scalemates.com

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MODEL INSIDER with Anthony Goodman

This Episode’s Special Guest:  Part Deux with Alan Bass from Steven’s International

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WHAT’S THE SCOOP

Aviattic – Fantastic WW1 aftermarket, decals and other items.

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TALKIN’ TOOLS Sponsored by Goodman Models

Welcome to Episode 64 Sponsored by Goodman Models.

Hosts

Stuart Clark

Geoff Heyland

Terry Miesle

Thanks to our latest Patreon Supporter:

Matthew F Dyer

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LATEST NEWS

The Cincinnati Scale Modelers 2021 model contest and swap meet will be on Saturday Oct. 30, 2021 at the Tri-State Warbird Museum at 4021 Borman Drive, Batavia, Ohio 45103.

This is a new venue for the contest. Mark your calendars!  More details to follow.

Round 2 has the star wars licence and they have been sold.

https://youtu.be/IsZxdyazrVc

SMP LARGEST CONTEST GIVEAWAY EVER! 

**ModelCollect 1/72 B52G USAF Stratofortress** generously provided by Stevens International** Open to everyone! As always, Patreon Supporters are automatically included! 

TO ENTER:  Send us ONE WIP or Final image of your aircraft build by Feb. 15, 2021!

Please include, Your Name, Scale, and Kit Name and Manufacturer!

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LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Italari 2021 Catalog

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2021/01/after-teasethe-full-fat-italeri.html#more

Trumpeter Jan / Feb

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2021/01/februarys-kits-for-2021-from-trumpeter.html#more

Tamiya Early 2021 Releases.

https://www.tamiya.com/japan/featuredreleases_early2021.html

Reskit new items

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2021/01/84-new-resin-pe-details-wheels-weapons.html#more

Hobbyboss latest news.

http://www.hobbyboss.com/index.php?g=home&m=article&a=show&id=177&l=en

New announcements from Infinity Models

http://www.infinitymodels.cz/pripravujeme/

What’s hot at Scalemates.com

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/hot.php

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WHAT’S THE SCOOP

Red Fox Studio has a ton of items including 3d printed decals.  Lots of selection.

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SPONSOR AD

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TOPIC

Estate planning for Modellers

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TALKIN’ TOOLS Sponsored by Goodman Models

Mr. Metal Primer

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WHAT’S ON THE BENCH

Stuart

1/48 Typhoon – Main painting done, working on some final details before weathering.

Geoff

1/72 Hasegawa CL 52 (B47 in Cdn service as Avro Arrow engine test bed.)

Terry