http://www.armorama.com/Military Scale Modeling Community - Model and Diorama Features, Forums, Gallery, and More.en-ushttp://www.armorama.com/rss/rss_1.xmlDragon Models have traditionally used the Shizuoka Show in Japan to make major announcements of future releases. This year is no exception, with three pretty unusual ones - two in aror and a third in a very unusual figure set. The full story can be seen:....http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3855Dave O'Meara reviews LionRoars' photoetched "Round Screws" and "Hex Heads" which is a simple and effective way to add rivets, and hex heads to your models.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3204Dung Lam Quoc shares his version of the fun to see Pink Panther. The color of this one always draws comments. The detail and weathering are top notch. http://www.armorama.com//modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2095Not much in the way of text but a LOT of images of AFV Club's next Stryker in 1/35th scale - AF35128 - Stryker MGS. The photo.report can be seen: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3847No, not THAT one. This is a build review of Tamiya's M8 'Greyhound' in 1/48th scale. The full Review of this highly enjoyable kit can be seen:http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3203Nemrod have recently released a pair of Scottish Infantry soldiers, an officer and a radio operator. http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3846&mode=&order=0MiniArt have just sent us notification of two (imminent) releases in 1/35th scale. The releases are another of the building kits plus a VERY useful figure set. The full report can be seen:http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3845Skp have announced the release of a 1:35 Scale Brass Barrel for the British BESA Machine Gun. http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3843&mode=&order=0From one of the subsidiary companies of TigerWerke, comes news of a new range of 1/72nd scale buildings, The full report can be seen:http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3841We've just been sent images of yet another FUTURE releases from Trumpeter- This time, the subject is 395 - M1127 Stryker Reconnaissance Vehicle (RV). The images can be seen. http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3839James Bella reviews the "Realistic Armor Finishing Techniques" DVD in the Expert Model Craft series produced by Compendium Films.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3198Larry Uchmanowicz presents his Bren Gun Carrierhttp://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2092Just published a review of Resicast's UK Tank accessories set number 3.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3197Gary Kato reviews Editions du Barbotin's "Focus #1: Renault UE" book written by Pascal Danjou.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3190DML have just published the images of DRA6374 - Panzerschreck Teams 1944-45 (Gen 2). So, by means of an update, the photos can be seen: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3831Spectre Hobbies have just announced a new (Urban) basing kit which should have a wide range of applications. The full report can be seen http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3828Dragon Models (through their DragonUSA subsidiary) have just announced that have overhauled their earlier Pak 38 model in 1/35th scale. The new model will be DRA6444 - 5cm PaK 38 with Crew (Premium Edition). The full report (including photos) can be seen:....http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3827Tasca have announced the release of a British version of their #35-012 M4A1 Sherman (Late Production) kit, available only through their online shop. http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3825&mode=&order=0In what many will consider one of the most significant technical works on the M5/M8, a Review has just been posted of The M5 Series Light Tank & M8 - A Field Guide to the M5 Series Light Tanks and the M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage. The review can be seen:....http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3189Jacques Duquette presents his BMP-2http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2044Joe Rion reviews Histoire & Collections "III Panzer Korps at Kursk". http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3188An interesting range of ceramic diorama bases are on offer from the German manufacturer Achtung-Tommy! The full report on the products of this interesting new company can be seen: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3819Dave O'Meara gives us a first look at Reality In Scale's German WW2 Enamel Advertising Signs.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3180We've just been sent some images of the test-shots of Bronco Model's future release - CB35025 - A13 Mk. 1 Cruiser Tank Mk. III. The photo report can be seen: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3814The Italian figure company, Blues Models, have just announced two very good-looking figure releases in 1/35th scale. The full report can be seen:http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3811Sean Emmott's Humber Scout has been added to the On Display Gallery.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2045Another week another expansion from PFA Productions. Check out this nice laser cut wooden rocket launcher. http://www.armorama.com//modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3804&mode=nested&order=1PFA Productions offers a new Saloon front to go along with Custom Dioramics western figures (or any other figures for that matter). Check out another one of their newest products.http://www.armorama.com//modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3803&mode=thread&order=0Trumpeter's U.S, importer have, once again, sent us details of the company's future release program. This time, the releases cover the late summer/early fall and cover three scales - 1/35th, 1/72nd and 1/16th in the form of their M16 Halftrack. The full report can be seen:....http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3801Gary Kato reviews the 1/35 Tamiya kit of the Armored Carrier UE.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3187Bill Plunk shows how he used the classic art of 'kit bashing', to use the best parts of different kits, to create his Bison. http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2114Henk Meerdink takes a closer look at the latest Pz.Kpfw.IV kit from Dragon.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3176Bill Plunk reviews Helion & Company's "Operation Bagration: The Destruction of Army Group Centre June-July 1944, A Photographic History" by Ian Baxter and published in December 2007. http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3184Masterbox Ltd have just released a kit, which, in my opinion, will be one of the most useful releases in injection-moulded styrene for years - MB3537 - Farmer's Cart, WWII Era. The full review of this new release can be seen: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3183Coming soon from Mushroom Model Publications is Warpaint Vol 1, Colours and Markings of British Army Vehicles 1903-2003.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3796&mode=&order=0Here is a review of a very useful Sherman suspension from Resicasthttp://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3181Bruze Suelzle's winning entry in the March Dragon Model of the Month Competition has been added to the On Display gallery. http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2100This month Tristar Model are set to release an a 100% new tooling 20mm FLAK 38 (Early) SD.Ah.51 with 4 Waffen SS Crew.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3793&mode=&order=0Fred Boucher reviews the 1/87 Preiser leFH 18 10.5 cm Howitzer & Crew set. http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3178&syn=3182In a nice little late-night report, the News desk brings you images of Trumpeter's Soviet Tracked 203mm Artillery Piece in 1/35th scale. Not exactly the Late Show with Conan O' Brian but there again he's better paid.. Meanwhile, the first images of this spectacular release can be seen:....http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3788Here are the first images of Dragon Models' latest version of the M4a2 - DRA 6462 - U.S. MARINES Sherman M4A2 (LATE) PTO. The full (image) report can be seen: http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3787The Acrylic paint manufacturer, Lifecolor, have just sent us details of three very significant sets for both Armor and Figure modelers. The full story can be seen:http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3781Rob Norton has combined the B1 bis and a figure from Andrea, to create a vignette with a difference. http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2070In this report we look at some of the first images of Tamiya's new Opel Blitz in 1/35th scale. Not an earth-shattering release but definitely within the 'LONG-Overdue' category of new releases. This is NOT though any kind of re-box. This is a completely new tooling. The full story can be seen:....http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3779HardCorps Models have just informed us that their LVT trackset will be available again - albeit in limited quantities. For more details, the full report can be seen:http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3777Here is your chance to get up close and personal with the M-101. Dave Althaus shares some of his personal photos in this reference feature. He offers some first hand experience and knowledge of the weapon. This is the 2nd installment of a long line of Reference photos features from Dave. ....http://www.armorama.com//modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2104Pilgrim shared with us a diorama of sharing. Good things are offered for good deeds. These soldiers are going to enjoy their afternoon as you enjoy this diorama.http://www.armorama.com//modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2108Although this has already been discussed in various Forums, this story is still significant enough to be put in 'permament' form in the news section. The news is that Masterbox Ltd. have announced plans to produce two versions of the French Panhard Armored Car in 1/35th scale. Details are still sketchy, but what there is, can be seen:....http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3771Scott Espin provides an in-box review of the 1/35 German Panzer Kpfw. 38(t) Ausf. E/F by Tristar.http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3172Gino Quintiliani reviews Hobby Fan's 1/35 resin two figure set of IDF Six Day War figures. http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3165