Plastic scale model kits news.

This kit of MARK I Models was released for sale in December 2021. Cat. no: MKM720-12 According to the producer: "This injection-moulded kit contains 53 parts, including a useful model stand. A comprehensive instruction leaflet and a decal sheet are included." Colour schemes included in the kit: 1) Zeppelin LZ92 (S-class), L43, White L43, Naval Airship Division (Marine-Luftschiff-Abteilung), Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine), Ahlhorn Airship Base, Germany, mid-April ‒ mid-June 1917 2) Zeppelin LZ93 (T-class), L44, White L44, Naval Airship Division (Marine-Luftschiff-Abteilung), Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine), Ahlhorn Airship Base, Germany, mid-April ‒ 20 October 1917 3) Zeppelin LZ96 (U-class), L49, White L49, Naval Airship Division (Marine-Luftschiff-Abteilung), Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine), Wittmundhafen Airship Base, Germany, mid-July ‒ 20 October 1917 4) Zeppelin LZ98 (U-class), L52, White L52, Naval Airship Division (Marine-Luftschiff-Abte...

Polish brand First to Fight have announced a second incarnation of the 155mm howitzer 1917 in  their offer. In the 088 number of their series we will get a modified one. Previously in the 082 number we had a "traditional" curved armour plate and "all-wooden" wheels. In this box we will get the M1918 version with "straight" shield and improved wooden wheels with the rubber bands.

Modell Trans Modellbau FB profile brings us an information about incoming release of the Austin-Kegresse halftracked arnoured car. There is no precise information about the scale of the incoming kit but as far we know company produces only 1/72 kits. Scale: most probably 1:72 Medium: Resin +3D parts Approximate release date: Feb./March 2022 

Dolman Miniatures have announced on their fb page release of four new figure busts in 1:12 scale. Two of them are related to WW1 characters: Albert Ball , a famous RFC ace with 44 kills and a soldier of the Gallipoli campaign .  All releases are resin castings.

On the Valom website we can find following airplane model kits announced as new and upcoming releases. The new kits is: 14424  Bristol Scout D (double set) The upcoming kits are: 14425 Airco DH.9 (double set)  14426 Albatros C.VII (double set)  14427 Breguet 14A (double set)  14428 LVG C.VI (double set)  14429 Bristol F2B vs Rumpler C.IV (four kits in the box) 

This one is not the latest, still hot news, but for sure this kit is worth noticing. Aviattic have published 3d renders of their incoming 1/32 scale Pfalz D.VIII . The kits is scheduled for release for Autumn/Fall of 2022. You can either register as a potential buyer or wait will the box will hit the shelves however there will be some special gifts in the first 300 kits. For more information about release and more 3d renders please visit the Aviattic website ( https://www.aviattic.co.uk ).

At the end of December Proper Plane have released two types of wooden propellers dedicated to the CSM Caudron G.III in 1:32 scale.  Product pages on producer website: Helice Eclair Waring and Gillow Propeller

Eduard is preparing a new boxing of their recent Camel but this time with the Clegret engine. The kit will be in a profipack standard and will include five painting options. Cat. no: 82172  

HGW from Czech have added to their offer two sets of woodgrain decals and a set of painting masks. See below for more details. Two decal sets designed for Sopwith Camel in 1/48 scale from Eduard. Decal is not transparent so it is possible to apply it to unpainted surface. LIGHT WOOD - DECAL 1/48 - 548028 Product on HGW website. DARK WOOD - DECAL 1/48 - 548029 Product on HGW website. FOKKER DR.I TRIPLANE - MASKS 1/24 - 624003 HGW's masking patterns, for clear parts and wheels. Printed number on each part - for better orientation during application Excessed foil removed- to ensure perfect cutting Designed for MENG Product on HGW website.

On the J'S Work website we have found two sets of painting masks for airbrushing camouflage patters for Mark I Female in 1:72 scale. PPA5206 - Airbrush CAMO-MASK for 1/72 Mk. I FEMALE Camouflage Scheme 1 PPA5207 - Airbrush CAMO-MASK for 1/72 Mk. I FEMALE Camouflage Scheme 2

December issue of the Eduard's INFO magazine gives also us a preview of the decal set dedicated to the big scale Fokker Dr.I's. Die alten Kanonen Scale: 1/24 Dedicated kit: Meng Cat. no.: D24002 Product page:  Die alten Kanonen 1/24

In the December 2021 issue of the Eduard's INFO magazine we can find two interesing items for the WWI Camels in 1:48 scale. One of them is the Sopwith Camel Gnome engine , item number 648711. It is a 3D print with photo-etched parts. We need to stay tuned for more details. Second Eduard's announcement is the set of US Colt Vickers gun (no.648661). Each machine gun consists of just two resin parts and some PE details. Sopwith Camel US Colt Vickers gun on the EDUARD site.

Brengun have recently announced in a 1:144 scale probably the most popular German WW1 tank - the A7V. As you can see on the picture below the kit contain three major resin part of hull and chasiss together with few smaller ones (probably MG's), photo-ethced fret and a small decal. Link to producer website: http://www.hauler.cz/e-shop/1-144-construction-kits-18/a7v-german-tank-wwi-1875