http://www.armorama.com/Military Scale Modeling Community - Armor / AFV model and diorama features, forums, & gallery.en-ushttp://www.armorama.com/rss/rss_1.xmlMatan Ram reviews Voyager's PE Side Skirts for the Merkava IV.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4994Eduard have announced six new products for March 2010. http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6424Dragon Models have just announced their latest Panther Variant: 6494 - Jagdpanther Early Production with Zimmerit. The first images of it can be seen: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6423Tankograd Publishing has just announced no less than EIGHT New Titles. The majority are of Modern subjects but there are a couple from earlier periods as well. The Full list and images, can be seen:http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6422The 11th book in the 'Trackstory' series of monographs is about to be published. This is a superb series of books, which, for anyone tackling French AFV subjects is invaluable. Details of the latest in the series: Trackstory n° 11 - Somua S35, can be seen: ....http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6421Glenn Bartolottis Volume 4 of his Step by Step Finishing German Armor guide is now available as a downloadable PDF file from his own website. This volume is a step by step guide to making a mini diorama of a knocked out Tiger 1 of SS Pzr. Abt. 101 at Villers Bocage in 1/48 scale.....http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6420&mode=thread&order=0Some News of an interesting event. Ian Hanratty of Friendship Models has just mailed me with details of a different kind of Model Show - a Traders Fayre in Carlisle. Perfectly accesible for anyone in the North or Midlands and equally easy to get to from most of Scotland. Details of this interesting event, can be seen:....http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6419With the News that Terry Ashley's PMMS is closing-down (or at least not updating), here's a personal view of the importance of his site. It does, on reflection, count as much as an announcement that a major manufacturer was ceasing production. Nor will it cause a major upset in the Modeling world - his contribution to the hobby was considerable and that's what I want to reflect. Nor should it be seen as an obituary. Terry is moving onto what he enjoys most - building. My thoughts can be seen:....http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6417Frederick Boucher reviews ICM's newest addition to their growing selection of 1:72 WW II subjects with this sharp 3.7cm Pak 36 anti-tank gun.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4990SCALERAMA have a New batch of of products ready for shipping. The Full list and images of some of the New products, can be seen: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6416Legend Productions have just announced a series of New Releases aimed at the Modern AFV enthusiast. There are four New announcements - two in figures and the remainder in the form of updates/conversion sets.The Report can be seen: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6415E.T. Model have just announced a New, 1/35th scale Update set for the Flak 43. The new set is: E35-026 - FLAK 43 WWII German 3.7cm FLAK 43 Anti-Aircraft Gun. Images of this pretty major update, can be seen: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6414E.T. Model are best known for their fiendishly-detailed AM Update sets for AFVs, have just announced their first Diorama Release in 1/35th scale. The New kit is both Resin and PE and is: J35-001 - Park Gate & Fence. Images of this impressive looking kit, can be seen: ....http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6413SKP Model have just sent us noticficattion of their latest, 1/35th scale release: SKP 062 - Wheels for BTR, BRDM (early). The Report can be seen: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6412The Czech-based AM Manufacturer, Black Dog have sent us details and images of two New releases in both 1/72nd & 1/35th scales. The Full report can be seen:http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6411Keith Middleton reviews “Supplies at Last!” German Soldiers, 1944-45, a figure set from Master Box. http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4974Matt Quiroz writes a funny review of his harrowing struggles with the OrangeHobby skirts for the DML Stug IV.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4985Resicast have just announced another 'outing' for variants of the Universal Carrier - this time one of the first versions: 35.1203 Bren Carrier Mk I. Images and details of this New Release, can be seen: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6409The Italian manufacturer, Soldati have just announced a series of 1/35th scale releases. They can be seen:http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6408Ampersand Publishing have announced the details of Allied-Axis # 24 - which can be seen: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6406Adalbertus Miniatures (who act as Distributors & Retailers for a large range of product lines) have just sent us details of their latest releases. These involve New Modern figures from ToRo Model and a New Paint Set from Lifecolor. The full report can be seen: ....http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6405The French manufacturer, MK35 Editions have just released a New, 1/35th scale figure with F207 - Resistent LULU painting something on a wall. Details can be seen: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6404Masterbox Ltd. have sent us images of the finished figures of their first (1/35th scale) set covering a very different period and subject area with 3549 - Yankee Scout and Tracker - U.S. Civil War Series. The Photo-Report can be seen: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6403Alan McNeilly reviews Bronco's new Triumph 3HW Motorcycle with British MP sethttp://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4965Russ Amott follows up his review of the Tamiya Pz. IV Ausf. H with this multimedia upgrade set for that kit from Voyager Model.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4878Bill Cross reviews Kamizukuri's Mesh Guard Set for DML's Sd.Kfz.7/1.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4968Karel Kirss reviews German Boxes for 'Potato Masher' Grenades from PlusModel's EasyLine Series.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4983Andy Renshaw takes a look at the M2HB 50 cal Machine Gun barrels from Griffon Models. http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4979Rob shares the story behind one of his projects. In a unique setting Rob shares some nice techniques.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2985Russ Amott reviews DML's M4 DV Sherman.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4940Squadron Signal Publications have just sent us details of a New book - on the ubiquitious 2.5 Ton GMC 'Jimmy'. Details of SS5718 - GMC CCKW TRUCK WALK AROUND, can be seen:http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6393Darren Baker reviews RBModel's turned brass Aerial Mounts for the LAV-25, in 1/35 scale.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4975Ovidiu Cupse shares with us his build of a Sherman Dozer, enjoy!http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2926In one of the most interesting and original releases for ages, here's Tamiya's latest 1/48th scale release announcement: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6389Accurate Armour have just announced an interesting selection of New Releases. Including the more 'conventional' in the shape of Barrels and a Decal sheet- There is also the first in a series of 'Debris' sets which should have many applications. The full report can be seen:....http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6388Squadron have just mailed us with and Update of the company's latest releases. Two different categories of releases here - Reference Material from the Squadron Signal In Action Series and Armor-Related figures from the compant's figure division: Warriors.The full report can be seen: ....http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6387Ted Hayward updates his Tamiya and Academy Panzer IV kits with PE armored skirts from Orange Hobby.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4857Here's today's Release from MiniArt. A subject seen everywhere in the world but, until now never been done in 1/35th scale; 35522 - PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE. Images of this New Release can be seen: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6384The U.S. Publishing House, Ampersand, have been kind enough to send us details and images of their forthcoming book which will be: The Churchill Tank: A Visual History of the British Army’s Heavy Infantry Tank 1941-1945. (Part One: The gun tank, Mk I-VIII). More details and sample pages of this interesting new title, can be seen: ....http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6383Dragon Models are continuing to take maximum advantage of their existing models to produce NEW variants of two good subjects - the Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. F and the U.S. M21Mortar Carrier. The full report can be seen: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6381With the recent summary we published on MIniArt's plans for 2010, this 35101 - U.S. Motorcycle Repair Crew was included but not expanded on. The Update on a VERY interesting set, can be seen: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6380Armorama are proud to present the entries into the January model of the month contest sponsored by Dragon Models, please take a moment to view them and then vote for your favourite, don''t forget we are currently taking entries for the February DMOM contest. Voting is open from the 2nd and will run for 10 days....http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=3015Two new, 1/35th scale Diorama Bases have been announced by Masterpiece Models. In addition, there's a third release, (in 1/12th scale) which is difficult to categorize! The full report can be seen:http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6378Cromwell Models have just sent us details of a New, 1/72nd scale release of one of Post-War Europe's more 'ad-hoc' designs. The new model is a FULL, Resin kit of the French ARL 44 in 1/72nd scale. Images, (and even some historical background!) on this unusual release, can be seen: ....http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6377Jacques Duquette provides an In-box review of DML's rendition of the Late 1943 T-34/76 Factory No.183 with Commander's Cupola.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4971Tom Cromwell reviews and builds Italeri’s recently re-issued late-production Tiger I with zimmerit.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4972Concord Publications, have just announced the latest title in their popular 'Armor at War' Series with 7067: German Half-Tracks of World War Two - Vol. 2. Images and details of this New book can be seen: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6373Tim Sloan provides an in-box review of the 3.7cm Flak 43 sWS Detail Set from Great Wall Hobby for their FlaK 43 auf schwere Wehrmacht Schlepper.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4969Jim Rae shares with us an in depth look at a newly released reference book titled "Tilly Colours", written by Michael Shackleton and Mike Starmer and available through Blurb.com.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4943Gino Quintiliani reviews several Soviet ammo sets from Miniart.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4932