New arrivals and pre-orders – overview of the latest releases
A new selection of model kits has been added to the range, covering aircraft, military vehicles, naval subjects and diorama sets, as well as several upcoming releases available for pre-order. The new arrivals include both World War II subjects and post-war or modern designs.
In the aircraft category, notable additions include new 1:48 kits from Fine Molds depicting the A6M5a Zero Model 52 Ko in two production variants, representing aircraft built by Nakajima and Mitsubishi. A larger-scale release is the 1:32 MiG-21MF from Hobby 2000 in Polish Air Force markings. MiniArt expands its aircraft range with the 1:48 P-47D Thunderbolt in Pacific Theatre versions, along with pilot figure sets suitable for standalone builds or diorama use.
Additional aircraft releases come from Eduard, including the 1:48 Avia S-199 with bubble canopy and the 1:48 P-51B Mustang with early birdcage canopy, as well as the limited edition 1:72 Spitfire Mk.Vb Dual Combo. Arma Hobby complements these with the Hurricane Mk I in 1:48 and the P-51K Mustang in 1:72.
In 1:35 scale, a wide range of military vehicles and artillery sets has been released. MiniArt introduces the late-war 7.5 cm PaK 40 with crew, as well as further support and logistics-themed kits. Several modern armoured subjects are available for pre-order, including the T-90M and the EMBT project from Amusing Hobby.
Rye Field Model adds further detailed kits featuring full interiors, such as the Sd.Kfz. 234/1 and the Tiger I Mid-Production, alongside Israeli M50 Super Sherman variants. Vespid Models introduces its first T-34/85 Mod. 1944 in 1:72 scale, accompanied by the Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer, while continuing its 1:35 half-track series with interior-equipped Sd.Kfz. 251 variants.
The range is further expanded by Meng with the Leopard 2 A8 in 1:35 and the Leopard 2 A4 in 1:72. In the naval category, the new brand DaLiGeJian enters the offer with the USS Arizona (BB-39) and USS Smith (DD-17) in 1:350 scale, both featuring extensive photo-etched, metal and resin detail parts. A 1:700 HMS Martin 1942 Deluxe Edition is also included.
Additional releases include diorama and vehicle sets from Gecko Models, as well as new 1:72 aircraft and vehicles from IBG, further broadening the selection across scales and historical periods.
