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3rd May 2021:
New decals

A review of the new CR.42 'In Foreign Service' 1/32nd sheet from ICM has been added today.
See the Decal Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

1st May 2021:

Latest 'Stash' Build

My build of Trumpeter 1/24th Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9 has been added to the 'stash' category today.
See The Stash section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

1st May 2021:

New from Aires

We have added today a number of new sets from Aires including those in their Quickboost range, for the 1/48th Bf 110, P-51 & P-38 and 1/32nd Gladiator .
See the Accessories section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

1st May 2021:
New from ICM

Assessments of the 1/48th O-2A (Late) and 1/32nd Fiat CR.42AS kits plus the Axis pilots in the cockpit set from ICM has been added today.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

23rd April 2021:
New special from Eduard

An assessment of the new limited edition 1/48th Kampfstift (Dornier Do 17Z) from Eduard has been added today.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

22nd April 2021:
New from ICM

Assessments of the a couple of new kits from ICM has been added today, including the new Italian Pilots set in 1/32nd.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

31st March 2021:

New from Brassin

We have added today a number of new sets from the Brassin and 'LööK' ranges, including those for the Spitfire Mk Vc, Lysander, Bf 110 and Do 17Z.
See the Accessories section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

6th March 2021:
Latest from Eduard

Assessments of the new 1/48th ProfiPACK Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-5 and Weekend Edition P-39Q from Eduard has been added today.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

24th February 2021:
Latest from Eduard

An assessment of the new 1/48th Spitfire Mk IIa from Eduard has been added today.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

24th February 2021:
New decals

Reviews of a batch of new sheets from Eduard have been added today, including those for the Meng 1/32nd Fokker Dr.I
See the Decal Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

24th February 2021:

New from Eduard

We have added today a number of new etched and masks sets from Eduard, as well as items in the 'LööK' range and the new 'Space' series.
See the Accessories section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

23rd February 2021:

New from SAC

We have added today a number of new undercarriage sets from SAC, including those for the Airfix 1/48th Gnat XP505.
See the Accessories section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

30th January 2021:
Latest from ICM

Assessments of the 1/32nd Tiger Moth and CR.42 from ICM have been added today.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

31st December 2020:

New Accessories

Let's conclude 2020 by adding a mass of product reviews to the site, starting with new products from Eduard in their main, Zoom, mask and Big ED series.
See the Accessories section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

31st December 2020:

New Brassin

Along with the above coverage of Eduard's etched and mask ranges, we have also added a large number of new products in their Brassin series, including Big SIN sets and new items in the LööK range.
See the Accessories section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

31st December 2020:
Latest kits from Eduard

Along with the above accessories, we have also added assessments of the 1/48th F-6D/K, Spitfire Mk Ia, Adlertag and Wilde Sau specials and Weekend Editions of the Bf 109G-10 Regensburg & Tesmpest Mk V Srs 2 today.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

31st December 2020:

New from CMK

We have also added today new sets from CMK in both their standard and Quick & Easy ranges, including those for the Airfix 1/48th Tiger Moth.
See the Accessories section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

31st December 2020:

New Accessories

Continuing the end of year theme, we have also added new items from Scale Aircraft Conversions, including their 1/32nd scale sets for the Meng Fokker Dr.I and IBG P.11c.
See the Accessories section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

31st December 2020:
Latest from ICM

Assessments of the 1/48th A-26B 'Pacific War Theatre' and 1/32nd CR.42LW 'with German Pilot's have been added today.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

3rd December 2020:
New decals

Reviews of a large batch of new sheets from Eduard have been added today.
See the Decal Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

2nd December 2020:

New Accessories

To coincide with our imminent release of the Airframe & Miniature Hawker Hurricane title, CMK have sent us examples of all the sets they make for the type and we have added them today.
See the Accessories section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

17th November 2020:

Latest 'Stash' Build

Steve Evan's build of a Hasegawa 1/48th Mitsubishi A6M5 TYpe 52 Zero has been added to the 'stash' category today.
See The Stash section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

17th November 2020:

New Accessories

A selection of new sets in from Scale Aircraft Conversions have been added today.
See the Accessories section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

17th November 2020:
Latest from ICM

Assessments of a number of new items from ICM, including their 1/48th Do 217J-1,/J-2 have been added today.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

16th November 2020:

New Accessories

A selection of new sets in 1/48th and 1/32nd scales from Aires have been added today.
See the Accessories section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

9th October 2020:

New Accessories

A selection of new sets in 1/48th and 1/32nd scales from Quickboost have been added today.
See the Accessories section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

9th October 2020:

Latest 'Stash' Build

Steve Evan's build of the HobbyBoss 1/48th McDD F/A-18D Hornet has been added to the 'stash' category today.
See The Stash section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

9th October 2020:
Latest from ICM

Assessments of a number of new items from ICM, including their new 1/32nd scale Fiat CR.42LW, have been added today.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

3rd September 2020:
ICM's new O-2
Steve A. Evans has just built ICM's new 1/48th scale Cessna
O-2A and we have added his review today.

See the Kit Build section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

31st August 2020:
Latest from ICM

Assessments of ICM's new 1/32nd scale Stearman and accompanying WASP figure set have been added today.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

31st August 2020:
Long-Range Mustang

A preview of Eduard's limited edition 'Tales of Iwo Jima' P-51 kit has been added today.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

11th August 2020:

New Accessories

A selection of new sets in 1/48th and 1/32nd scales from Quickboost have been added today.
See the Accessories section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

6th August 2020:
Eduard's Spitfire Mk I is here

A detailed look at Eduard's new Spitfire Mk I kit in its limited edition 'Spitfire Story: The Few' guise has been added today.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

3rd August 2020:

Latest 'Stash' Build

My build of the Revell (ex-Dragon) 1/48th Focke-Wulf Ta 154 Moskito has been added to the 'stash' category today.
See The Stash section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

3rd August 2020:
Latest from ICM

Assessments of four new kits from ICM, including the 1/72nd MiG-25BM, 1/32nd Bü 131 & cadets, British Ground Personnel and massive 1/48th He 111Z have been added today.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

3rd August 2020:

Latest Build

My build of the new ICM 1/48th A-26 Invader has been added today.
See Kit Build section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

3rd August 2020:

New Accessories

A selection of new standard, 'Zoom' and Big ED detail sets and masks from Eduard have been added today, along with some new undercarriage sets from SAC.
See the Accessories section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

7th July 2020:
Latest from ICM

An assessment by Steve A. Evans of the new 1/48th scale Cessna O-2A Skymaster from ICM has been added today.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

1st July 2020:

Latest 'Stash' Build

To mark the release of the latest Airframe & Miniature title, I have added my builds of four Eduard 1/48th scale Hellcats (F6F-3, Hellcat Mk I, Mk II & F6F-5N) to the 'stash' category today.
See The Stash section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

22nd June 2020:

Latest 'Stash' Build

The latest addition to the 'stash' category is my build of the Airfix 1/72nd Blackburn Buccaneer.
See The Stash section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

22nd June 2020:

New Accessories

A selection of new 'Zoom' sets and masks from Eduard have been added today.
See the Accessories section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

22nd June 2020:

New from Lifecolor

Details of the new Shell Cases 'Perfect Metal' paint set from Lifecolor has been added today.
See the T ools & Equipment section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

22nd June 2020:
Latest from Eduard

Assessments of the 1/48th scale P-51D-5 'ProfiPACK' and Fw 190A-8 'Weekend Edition' from Eduard have been added today.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

12th June 2020:

Latest 'Stash' Build

'And now for something completely different' - The latest build in our 'stash' category, is my Meng Kids He 177 and it has been added today.
See The Stash section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

11th June 2020:

New Accessories

A selection of new sets in 1/48th scale from Aires have been added today.
See the Accessories section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

10th June 2020:

Latest 'Stash' Build

The latest build in our 'stash' category, is the Eduard 1/48th Spitfire Mk VIII from the 'Overtrees' built by Mark Peacock and it has been added today.
See The Stash section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

2nd June 2020:
Latest from ICM

Assessments of the 1/32nd scale Gladiator Mk II and 1/48th scale Douglas A-26B-15 Invader from ICM have been added today.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

2nd June 2020:

New Rust Effect

Details of the new Flake King Corroded Metal FX Mini Shaker Kit have been added today.
See the T ools & Equipment section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

2nd June 2020:

Latest 'Stash' Build

The latest build in our 'stash' category, the Airfix 1/24th Bf 109E, has been added today.
See The Stash section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

18th May 2020:

New from Lifecolor

Details of a new set of USN and USMC WWII colours from Lifecolor has been added today.
See the T ools & Equipment section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

18th May 2020:
New from Eduard

Previews of the 1/48th scale Bf 109G-10 Erla and Bell P-400 Airacobra from Eduard has been added today.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

18th May 2020:

New Accessories

A selection of new standard and 'Zoom' detail sets from Eduard have been added today.
See the Accessories section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

18th May 2020:

Second Build

My latest build from my 'stash', the Eduard 1/48th Messerschmitt Bf 108, has been added today.
See The Stash section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

11th May 2020:
New build

Now for something a little different, I have added a build of the new 1/24th Type AG 1910 Paris Taxi from ICM today.
Visit the Kit Build section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

11th May 2020:
New Polikarpov

A preview of the all-new tooling of the Polikarpov U-2/Po-2VS in 1/72nd scale from ICM has been added today.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

11th May 2020:
New decals

A review of the latest decal sheet from ICM in 1/48th scale has been added today.
See the Decal Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

11th May 2020:
Latest Royal Class

A preview of the 'Royal Class' edition of Eduard's new 1/48th scale North American P-51D Mustang has been added today.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

11th May 2020:

New Accessories

A selection of new sets in the LooK range from Eduard have been added today, including the first couple in the LooK+ series.
See the Accessories section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

5th May 2020:

New Section

We all have a 'stash' of unbuilt kits that we intend making one day, well with that in mind we have launched a new section on our site that deals with building such kits and I kick the whole thing off with a build of the Airfix 1/24th Spitfire Mk Ia.
See The Stash section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

29th April 2020:

New Primer from Lifecolor

Details of a new set of primers from Lifecolor has been added today.
See the T ools & Equipment section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

29th April 2020:

New from Lela Presse

A new title about GC 1/55 from Lela Presse has been added today.
See the Books section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

29th April 2020:

New Accessories

A selection of new sets in the Brassin range have been added today, including those for types such as the P-47, P-51, Tempest, P-400, P-38, B-17 & P-40.
See the Accessories section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

29th April 2020:
New from Eduard & ICM

Assessments of the reissued 1/72nd ProfiPACK F6F-3 Hellcat from Eduard and new 1/32nd Gladiator Mk I and British Pilots in Tropical Uniform from ICM has been added today.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

8th April 2020:
Latest from ICM

An assessment of the new 1/48th scale Heinkel He 111H-6 'North Africa' from ICM has been added today.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

8th April 2020:

New from Lela Presse

A new title on the Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor from Lela Presse has been added today.
See the Books section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

8th April 2020:

New Accessories

A selection of new Zoom etched detail sets and Express masks from Eduard have been added today.
See the Accessories section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

1st & 2nd February 2020:
New for 2020

With the German Toy Fair underway, more details of the new and not-so-new releases for 2020 have been announced, check out the News section of Modelling Resource to find out more.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

23rd January 2020:

New from Lela Presse

A new title on the MS 760 Paris from Lela Presse has been added today.
See the Books section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

rd January 2020:
New Accessories

A selection of new undercarriage sets from Scale Aircraft Conversions have been added today.
See the Accessories section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

23rd January 2020:
Latest Butcher Bird

An assessment of the new 1/48th scale Fw 190A-8/R2 from Eduard has been added today.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

th January 2020:
New from Lela Presse

Both volumes of their coverage of Japanese floatplanes in WWII by Lela Presse have been added today.
See the Books section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

th January 2020:
New Accessories

A selection of new sets in the 'LööK' series from Eduard have been added today.
See the Accessories section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

13th January 2020:
Latest from ICM

Assessments of the new 1/32nd scale British Pilots set and the Type 17 I-16 from ICM have been added today.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

8th January 2020:
New Accessories

A selection of new sets from Brassin, including those for the Airfix 48th Spitfire XIV, have been added today.
See the Accessories section of the Modelling Resource for more details.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

8th January 2020:
Arma's Latest

Libor Jekl brings you his assessment of the new 1/72nd scale Yak-1b from Arma Hobby.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor

7th January 2020:
New for 2020

Some details of the new and not-so-new aircraft kit releases for 2020 have started to filter through, check out the News section of Modelling Resource to find out more.

Richard A. Franks
Editor

19th November 2019:
48th Invader

A review of the all-new 1/48th scale B-26B-50 Invader from ICM has been added today.
See the Kit Review section of the Modelling Resource for more details .

Richard A. Franks
Editor