Decals: Ju 52 Reprint
With the news that Airfix is to release a new tool 1:72 scale Ju 52 AIMS has understandably decided to reprint their decal set for the Tante Ju
Dash 8 Planned
MikroMir is planning to release the Bombardier DHC Dash 8 and its derivatises in 1:72 scale
English Electric Lightning F.6
Airfix have sent us details of their first release for 2026 - th3 return of their impressive 1:48 Lightning F.6.
Spitfire F.21 Final Renders
DBMK has finalised design work for a 1:32 scale Supermarine Spitfire F.21
B-17 Landing Gear Released
Kopecky Scale Models has released 1:48 and 1:32 scales 3D printed main landing gear for the Boeing B-17
Airfix New Releases Planned
Airfix has an impressive lineup of new aircraft releases planned for in the first half of 2026
F-16I Exhaust Open Nozzle Released
Galaxy Models has released a F-16I Exhaust nozzle in the open position for the 1:48 scale GWH F-16I
Mirage IIIE/EZ. Sprue Shots & Marking Options
Modelsvit has provided images of the test sprue shots of their forthcoming 1:72 scale Mirage IIIE/EZ.
Fw 190D-9 Mimetall Sprue Test Shots & Build
Mini Art has shared images of the first test shots and build of their new tool 1:48 scale Fw 190D-9 Mimetall
PZL M18 Dromader Paint Sets Out Soon
Hataka Hobby is to release three paint sets designed specially for the forthcoming 1:48 scale PZL M18 Dromader from IBG Models
January Release: US Special Forces Helicopter Acrylic Paint Set
ICM has released a Acrylic Paint Set designed for Helicopters of the US Special Forces
Flying Leathernecks Releases #6
Flying Leathernecks has released for the discerning modeller some neat detail sets in 1:32 and 1:48 scales
UH-60A & MH-60L Engine Set Incoming
Res/Kit is to release a 1:48 scale General Electric T700 Engine & Open Nacelles Set designed for ICM’s UH-60A and MH-60L
Airfix Club 2026
Airfix have sent news of their 2026 Airfix Club along with details of the kit that's available exclusively to members.
New Books from Thomas McKelvey Cleaver
In February Osprey publishes the paperback edition of Turning The Tide: The USAAF in North Africa and Sicily, and March sees the release of Bloody Skies: XV Fighter Command Against all Odds












