The October 2009 releases from Eduard are available. This month, the highlight is the Limited Edition boxing of the Airfix 1:48 scale BAC Lightning Mk.1A/Mk.2. For the first time the model includes an Eduard produced resin seat from their forthcoming range of aftermarket sets.

Modelimex have released sprue-shots of Valom's new Bristol Brigand.

Dragon have released details of their latest 1:144 kit - the USMC AV-8B.

It's always great to see a new aircraft modelling magazine, especially as there aren't that many dedicated publications available in the UK these days. So this press release from Traplet Publications is especially exciting:

Here's new product announcement by Master Details from USA. This time they have released a 1:32 scale MK.82 500 LB. "SNAKE EYE" General Purpose Bomb used by US and NATO Forces.

Twobobs Aviation Graphics has obtained a surplus of Xtradecal sheets and have them all on sale for $5 until they're sold out.

Tamiya have updated their website with some new informations about their much anticipated 1:32 scale Spitfire kit.

Pavla Models have announced a series of resin detail sets for Airfix's recent Spitfire PR.XIX.

Modelimex have released pictures of Rden's new quarterscale De Havilland D.H.4a with an enclosed passenger compartment.

Modelimex have released pictures of AZ Model's new 1:72 "Early Aces" Hurricane Mk. 1

The Predator UAV has gotten a lot of press lately with its use in the Global War on Terror. Accurate Miniatures has re-stocked their RQ-1 Predator and it's ready for shipping.

Here is the MPM Newsletter of September. It seems the Summer lull is over for the Czech Manufacturer as there are plenty of new products announced for the coming months and even for next year.

In the CMK newsletter of September there are plenty of interesting items in every scale and for every era.

The latest in S.B.Model's growing range of highly detailed aftermarket upgrades is for that aviation classic, the Mirage IIIC.

Modelweb have published pictures of the forthcoming 1:48 scale V-156F Vindicator "French Navy" from the MPM Group.

Master modeller Radu Brinzan should need little introduction. As well as releasing accessories and tools under his own name, he's produced a pair of resin upgrades for Eduard's Bf 109E exclusively for Eagle Editions.

Not content with the single decal option in Dragon's 1:48 Ta 152C? Well, Eagle Editions have just the thing with a new sheet timed to coincide with the kit's release.

To soon for any details or pictures, but news over at HLJ indicates that Tamiya could well steal the show at the 49th annual All-Japan Plamodel Hobby Show in Tokyo, October 8-11, with a brand new largescale Spitfire Mk. IX!

Among the latest releases from Japanese manufacturer / retailer Platz, probably best known overseas for their excellent 1:144 scale aircraft kits, comes a brand new 1:72 model of the Northrop Grumman RQ-4 unmanned reconnaissance vehicle.

Modelimex have published contents-shots of Special Hobby's re-released 1:48 DFS 230 glider.

Special Hobby have sent us the first images of the test shots of their much anticipated 1:48 scale Fiat BR.20 model. Expected release date is November 2009.

Master Details from U.S.A. have made a replacement nose accessory cover and fin unit for Trumpeter's 1/32 scale F-100 Super Sabre and F-8 Crusader models. More details and images in the news article.

Following the success of their recent Macchi C 205 cockpit, S.B.S. Model have released a similarly superdetailed 1:48 Bf 109E office.

Revell have published some images of their forthcoming 1/32 scale Typhoon kit on their website.

Squadron have sent us images of their new 1/48 Scale Czech Model UC-78/JRC-1/T-50 ‘Bamboo Bomber’. It is available right now.

New kit from A-Model

Brian Balkwill of The Research Squad has kindly sent us details of Cammett's new auxiliary intake doors and three new stores sets for the 1:48 Airfix kit - the latter are just the thing if you want to model an operational what-if TSR.2.

Here is some more news from down under: OzMods have released a brand new 1/144 scale P-39.

No sooner has the exciting new 1:48 Messerschmitt Bf 110G-2 arrived than its follow-up is ready and waiting in the wings in the shape of the 'G-4 night-fighter.

Here is the August newsletter from CMK/MPM. This time all the new kits announced are in 1/48 scale.

The new 1/48 scale Hellcat kits from Hobby Boss should hit the shelves soon. The first will be probably the F6F-3 for which the packaging is already complete. Next should be the F6F-5.

Modelimex have released pics of Planet Models' new 1:48 resin kit of the Heinkel He 110V-8.

If you are searching for a 1:32 scale seated jet pilot figure suitable for a F-100 or a F-5E Tiger, then Master Details have produced what you were looking for.

Dragon Models have sent us CAD images of their new -tool quarterscale Focke-Wulf Ta 152C-0.

Hasegawa's Mc. 205 is a nicely detailed kit straight from the box, but SBS Model have released a superdetailed cockpit set to take it to a totally new level.

Modelimex have released sprue-shots of AZ Model's new injected kit of that archetypal aerobatic plane - the Pitts Special S.2.

Verlinden have sent us news of their aircraft related release for next month.

August sees a dramatic return of Eduard's 1:48 Fw 190A with a Dual-Combo Night-Fighter boxing. This is a Limited Run edition of only 1500 kits and is a "Royal Class" kit in all but name, featuring around 390 parts spread over no less than 20 sprues, plus a Wilde Sau badge.

Direct from AFV Club come these sneak preview shots of their eagerly awaited 1:48 F-5E Tiger II.

A few months ago, Masterbox Ltd. announced that they were going to be doing a series of 1/32nd scale Aviation-Related figures. Here's the first, presented as a W.I.P.

A new Chinese company - Dream Model - has announced what look sset to be a very interesting range of resin PLAAF airfield vehicles and accessories.

July looks set to be a busy month for Eduard. The big news is undoubtedly the expansion of their highly regarded 1:48 Bf 110 range to include later versions, with the 'G-2 taking the lead as the first release.

Also new are Weekend Editions of the Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat and Fokker E.V (D.VIII), plus a generous selection of etched sets and masks.

ICM have announced a new 1/72 scale Su-27 kit on their homepage (72221). It will be available soon.

MPM have released a highly detailed 1:32 resin kit of the classic Warsaw Pact 1960s jet trainer under their HPH subsidiary label.

AZ Models have re-released the Classic Airframes 1:48 scale Grumman Widgeon/Gosling.

Wolfpak Decals is a relatively new aftermarket decal company out of Ohio. Wolfpak Decals was established in 2007 by Mark Bilas which catered to 1/72nd scale and produced their first sheet in December of that year and has now since moved onto 1/48th scale sheets.

Accurate Miniatures have announced on their blog site the release of their 1/48 scale P-51C kit with brand new Air Racer markings.

The CMK Newsletter for June 2009 is out. Amongst detail sets for the 1/48 TSR-2 from Airfix and some 1/72 scale aftermarket items, the highlight is undoubtedly the 1/48 scale kit of the He 100 V-8 world speed record holder!

Ozmods have sent us an information page about their latest release, an 1/144 scale BAe Hawk T.2

Trumpeter have sent us 3D pictures of their forthcoming 1/48 scale Chengdu J-10A and J-10B kits.