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.

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

Kagero has two new books on the Mitsubishi A6M Reisen Zeke (vol. II) and the Mitsubishi A5M Claude

Roden has released in 1:32 scale a early version of the Spad XIIIc1 with four marking options

Wolfpack Design has re-stocked with the two 1:48 scale wing fold set for the Special Hobby Fairey Firefly Mk.I and Mk.4/5

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

MikroMir has now released the 1:72 scale mixed powered SNCACOSO 9050 Trident II

Guideline Publications next Warpaint Book focuses on the MiG-3 a fighter that offered much, but was hindered by its flight characteristics and ill suited to a role thrust upon it

DN Models have released a striking paint mask set for a F-4EJ Kai sporting the 3WG 50th Anniversary scheme.

Welsh models has released another Edition of their resin based 1:144 scale EMB Embraer 110 Bandeirante this time in the livery of Trans Brasil

Border Models has released a limited Edition of its 1:35 scale Bf 109 G-6 with some great bonus features

Modelsvit has released details of the marking options for the soon to be released 1:48 scale F-82 Twin Mustang

My honest thoughts about different Airbrushing categories and how I pick my tools.