New Kit Releases and Wish Lists

[Stokesy44]

Good morning All

A hearty welcome to the weekend. Its 7am here in Old Blighty, the coffee is on and I am presenting a new idea for an ongoing all contribution thread. I am starting a new post to show new kit releases and reviews along with promoting chat about stash contents and wish lists. Anyone can post details of new kits provided you link to some form of media, be it videos or photos.

The idea is to get excited about what's coming down the pipe and do please post more esoteric stuff to ensure we capture and inform the gang of the breadth of what's out there.

New Kit announcements. Anything you come across on Social Media or from manufacturers and retailers. Post links on here and comment on the content. An example could be as follows:

This comes out once a month from an enthusiast on You Tube.



New kit reviews - from reputable sources - no hatchet jobs please

Border's new He 111 in 1/35 scale, video from Andy's Hobby HQ



Stashes and wish lists. What you've got and why. Kits you would kill for and kits you might want to move on.

There will be no schedule, if you get wind of a new kit out there and you fancy posting about it to generate some chat, just go for it.

Here is the 2026 catalogue from Airfix. Some nice new kits in there including a Ju 52 in 1/72 and a much desired rerelease of their 2019 1/24 F6 Hellcat. That one is definitely on MY list.



They've also released a 1/48 Phantom which strikes me as massively ambitious given the recent releases of the Phantom in 1/48.



So get posting and chatting and we'll see what's out there...

[Stokesy44]

Good morning All.

Its 11am on Saturday, the sun is out and all's right with the world (that's how we Midlanders react when the sun's out, its like we're kids again!)

Another new release video from someone I follow on YT. We've got some lovely aircraft this time in 1/48, 1/32 and 1/24. Some real beauties here.

Various fighters from Arma Hobby and Miniart in 1/48. Eduard teaming up with HKM again, this time for a 1/48 B25 Mitchell strafer. Some jets in the form of a Harrier II, a Buccaneer, and an SR71 from Revell! An Airfix special duties Lysander. And the icing on the cake, a couple of beautiful cold war jets in 1/32 and a rerelease and new tool WW2 fighters in 1/24!



Go on. You know you want to. Its time to put the frighteners up the wallet

[RangerNeil]

Right now I've got the Airfix Sarrycan on my wish list, possibly the JU-52.

[digger303]

My wish list is long, but currently the hottest on the list is the new boxed Airfix Lysander, the older Roden 1/32 DH.2 kit and maybe the new Miniart Stuart even though I've already built the AFV KIT.
Oh and I've been chasing the Miniart Farm house building, Goods shed and work shop forever.

[Stokesy44]

Right now I've got the Airfix Sarrycan on my wish list, possibly the JU-52.

Good call. That JU-52 looks stunning. I'm thinking the opening scene to Where Eagles Dare!

[Stokesy44]

My wish list is long, but currently the hottest on the list is the new boxed Airfix Lysander, the older Roden 1/32 DH.2 kit and maybe the new Miniart Stuart even though I've already built the AFV KIT.
Oh and I've been chasing the Miniart Farm house building, Goods shed and work shop forever.

Yep, the Lizzie looks good and I often think about those Miniart dios. They may need a lot of work but the results can be amazing.

[aur0ra145]

This thread will be the death of my wallet.

[Stokesy44]

This thread will be the death of my wallet.

That's kind of the idea. I'm starting to lose track of the kits that have come out in the last year that I want. I'm just trying to make sure everyone else is in the same boat!!

[digger303]

I forgot to add the Airtfix 1/48 bulldog, would have preferred 1/32 but I'll make do

[Stokesy44]

I forgot to add the Airtfix 1/48 bulldog, would have preferred 1/32 but I'll make do

Nice looking kit. I dont think Airfix have ever gone in for a 1/32 aircraft. In the old days it was 1/72 for military, 1/144 for bigger military and airliners then 1/24 for the 'Super Kits', Spitfire, Hurricane, 109, Mustang, Stuka and Harrier.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Must not watch new kits, must not...

[digger303]

Must not watch new kits, must not...

You really should take a look at the Aussie muscle car's.

DDA 1/24 XB V8 Interceptor Ford Falcon
https://hobbytechtoys.com.au/products/d ... 0936145569
DDA 1/24 Super Charged Slammed 1975 HJ Holden Panelvan
https://www.frontlinehobbies.com.au/dda ... 3176118126

https://www.ddaus.com.au/Shop?TagSearch ... STIC%20KIT

[aur0ra145]

Looks like Andy is releasing half tracks in 1/35 scale this time. Full interior and drive train. Each kit comes with an M3 and M3A1. So, two for the price of one. Pretty cool!

[Stokesy44]

Looks like Andy is releasing half tracks in 1/35 scale this time. Full interior and drive train. Each kit comes with an M3 and M3A1. So, two for the price of one. Pretty cool!

I saw his advert last night. They look stunning but oh for a Meat Chopper!!!!!

[Stokesy44]

Here's a new release video if you love your cars. New kits, magazines and bits and pieces. Great stuff

And its not just car orientated, keep an eye out for the Star Trek stuff too.

[Tomcat64]

Das Werk's announcement from Nuremburg...

[runnerUA]

Love this post! Just watched the hpiguys workshop youtube channel. Starting to get hooked on car building since the recent posts from you all.

[Stokesy44]

Love this post! Just watched the hpiguys workshop youtube channel. Starting to get hooked on car building since the recent posts from you all.

That's the aim, get people hooked then pretend its not my fault!

[Twokidsnosleep]

Here's a new release video if you love your cars. New kits, magazines and bits and pieces. Great stuff

And its not just car orientated, keep an eye out for the Star Trek stuff too.

I think I need that Kentucky long rifle!!!

[Stokesy44]

Here's a new release video if you love your cars. New kits, magazines and bits and pieces. Great stuff

And its not just car orientated, keep an eye out for the Star Trek stuff too.

I think I need that Kentucky long rifle!!!

Gotta say, it did look cool.

[Stokesy44]

OK, 2026 is really getting off to a GREAT start

Breakdown of 2026 from Revell ahead of the Nuremberg Fair. And please, no impressions of ze German accent There's something for everyone here.



And if you like your subjects BIG, here's a full build video from Andy of Andy's HHQ in the US of the new Das Werk Rommel Half Track. I love this guy, great channel on YT and a thriving in store and online business.



Welcome to the Dark Side

[digger303]

I came across this new kit and decided to include it here. Not because it's cool, but because it looks so brutish ugly and unfortunately it's a resin kit so I'll be walking by this one.

[Stokesy44]

I came across this new kit and decided to include it here. Not because it's cool, but because it looks so brutish ugly and unfortunately it's a resin kit so I'll be walking by this one.

Wow, that looks like a proper beast but I agree with you. Resin kit = walk on by. I wonder what causes manufacturers to go for resin as opposed to styrene injection? I don't know enough about the processes of either to have any kind of informed opinion.

[Stokesy44]

The Nuremberg Fair is now happening so I am hopeful of some videos coming out over the next few days.

More temptation is on its way Gents

[Stokesy44]

More lovely new releases. Various manufacturers. Aircraft kits in 1/72 and 1/144.

Arma Hobby have a 1/72 Me 262 on the way which means there's probably a 1/48 offering coming soon

[Phillip1]

Stokesy44-This is good information. Thanks for compiling it.

Phillip1

[Stokesy44]

Stokesy44-This is good information. Thanks for compiling it.

Phillip1

Its my pleasure, what's more exciting than showing and talking about new kits!

[Phillip1]

True that!

Phillip1

[aur0ra145]

What I would give for a modern made F-105 kit with new tooling. While I'm at it. Bandai is leaving money on the table to have not made a TIE Bomber model kit. WHY HAVE THEY NOT DONE THIS?!

[Stokesy44]

What I would give for a modern made F-105 kit with new tooling. While I'm at it. Bandai is leaving money on the table to have not made a TIE Bomber model kit. WHY HAVE THEY NOT DONE THIS?!

Completely agree with you on the TIE Bomber. I'm really not impressed by Bandai's Star Wars range. Too may small kits, what a range they could have in 1/48. And how about some figures that are NOT articulated, can we have a figure that does not look like it was put together by robots in a car factory. I refuse to buy them. Rant over.

Agree about the F105 too.

[Kevthemodeller]

The Jury is out for me on any more Border kits.l, based on my recent and first Border kit an FW190. I've got a Ju 87 and another FW190 in the stash, I do hope the Ju 87 is better than the FW190 was

[Stokesy44]

The Jury is out for me on any more Border kits.l, based on my recent and first Border kit an FW190. I've got a Ju 87 and another FW190 in the stash, I do hope the Ju 87 is better than the FW190 was

Hopefully is was an aberration and their other stuff will be better...

[Stokesy44]

More amazing stuff out of Nuremberg. There are worse ways to spend 22 minutes

[Kevthemodeller]

Watched that last night, the posters also does brand specific vids. I'm eyeing up the new P38 "Bongs Marge"

[Stokesy44]

Watched that last night, the posters also does brand specific vids. I'm eyeing up the new P38 "Bongs Marge"

Kev, there is so much stuff out there, it boggles my mind. I think I could drown the forum in videos without breaking a sweat.

Its not all porn and social media gossip! There IS some great stuff out there on the old webternet

[Stokesy44]

Here's some new stuff if you like your ground vehicles in smaller scales.

[Stokesy44]

New Armor releases in 1/35 and 1/16. Keep an eye out for Tamiya's new Chaffee. Should be popular

[RangerNeil]

That 1/16 Jeep looks interesting. A lot of scratch building would be needed but I think it could be converted to an SAS one quite nicely.

[Stokesy44]

That 1/16 Jeep looks interesting. A lot of scratch building would be needed but I think it could be converted to an SAS one quite nicely.

Its a nice kit, I built the original without the trailer when it came out a couple of years back.

There's a resin conversion kit from Sol Resin for the SAS conversion if you don't want to go down scratch building route.

https://andyshhq.com/products/sol-resin ... -for-takom

[digger303]

https://www.themodellingnews.com/

[Stokesy44]

https://www.themodellingnews.com/

Nice! Includes reviews too.

[Kevthemodeller]

https://www.themodellingnews.com/

I dare not look or I'll just end up spending

[Stokesy44]

https://www.themodellingnews.com/

I dare not look or I'll just end up spending

[Stokesy44]

Some new releases shown off at the recent New York Toy Fair. Some stunning Sci-Fi included

[Stokesy44]

Couple of new release shots from Border. Both in 1/35. The Lightning is a new one on me.

[RangerNeil]

Some new releases shown off at the recent New York Toy Fair. Some stunning Sci-Fi included

Oohhh - I want that Shadomobile!! Although it looks more angular than I remember the ones in the show being. Still want it though.

[Stokesy44]

Some new releases shown off at the recent New York Toy Fair. Some stunning Sci-Fi included

Oohhh - I want that Shadomobile!! Although it looks more angular than I remember the ones in the show being. Still want it though.

I'm after the Tie Bomber, it looks amazing

[digger303]

Some new releases shown off at the recent New York Toy Fair. Some stunning Sci-Fi included

Oohhh - I want that Shadomobile!! Although it looks more angular than I remember the ones in the show being. Still want it though.

I'm after the Tie Bomber, it looks amazing

Yes that caught my eye too.

[Tomcat64]

Yeah the TIE Bomber certainly grabbed my attention too - it's been on my want list forever.

I'd also be tempted with the UFO Shado Mobile; given that MPC recently brought out the 1/72 Space 1999 Eagles & Hawk I'm wondering if they've got the Anderson entertainment licence in which case we might see additional releases from UFO such as the moonbase interceptors, SID & Sky-Diver etc

I'm also hoping that they bring out the Eagle Freighter with the atomic waste cans in 1/72 since they've already released the 1/48 version.

[digger303]

Oh yeah !



Get your pre orders in now.