Modelers base their purchase decisions on different factors. In the last decade, with the enormous amount of new manufacturers coming to the light, this is even more difficult than ever. Here's what I think one should look for.

Eduard is to release the next Edition of the Spitfire Story: the Spitfire Mk.IIb in 1:48 scale

Training Wildcats is the latest 1:72 scale release from ARMA Hobby including five marking options

Wolfpack Design is to release the T-50A Golden Eagle 'T-X Program' Premium Edition 1:48 scale kit this month

June sees Eduard releasing ‘Desert Babes’ a 1:72 Limited Edition featuring the RAF Tornado GR.1 with a choice of eight marking options

Dekno Models is to release three 1:48 scale 3D printed versions of the Spartan 7W Executive including the military demonstrator: Spartan UC-71

Kovozávody Prostĕjov [KP] is to re-release next month a number of P-51B and the photo reconnaissance version the F-6 in 1:72 scale

Kovozávody Prostĕjov [KP] is to release next month three editions of the 1:72 scale Fouga CM-170 Magister

Fonthill Media has published the second volume of ‘Vietnam War Army Helicopter Nose Art’ by John Brennan which provides a unique photographic showcase from the conflict

Kovozávody Prostějov [KP] Models is to release four 1:72 scale Editions of the Hawker Tempest next month

AZ Models is releasing in May four Editions of the ex-Legato 1:72 scale P-40 Kittyhawk

Also new from Kagero, Top Drawings series nº 114 on the Focke-Wulf Ta 154

Stransky Kits is working on a 1:72 scale Junkers EF-126 Julia

Clearprop Models is continuing design work for the 1:72 scale Grumman E-1B Tracer

Xtradecal has released two sets of 1:72 scale decals for the Northrop F-5 Tiger II reflecting its use World-wide