Herpa makes the holidays festive in CARS & TRUCKS NEWS & Collection, 11-12 2014!

There was sad news this morning from Alistair McLean, with confirmation that he is closing A2Zee Models. Happily, this will not mean the end of his highly regarded kits and accessories, and it will allow Alistair to begin modelling simply for the love of it once again.

NOCH announces their Season News 2014-2015 for autumn and winter with brand new items or sets for model landscaping and railroading.

Raikisan! is a new company based in Austria that aims to offer a range of affordable aftermarket products for military aircraft and vehicle kits.

David L. Veres has sent us details of Minicraft's new U.S. operations:

Tragic news. Carstens, publisher of Railroad Model Craftsman, Railfan and Railroad, Flying Models, HOn3 Annual and the On30 Annual announced it is closing it's doors.

Rusty Rail has cast new O scale - 1/48 and HO - 1/87 workshop detail.

Ace Models has recently introduced a French AHR 5t truck of Renault origins in 1/72! Check it out here.

In honor of 25 years of providing the modelling community with transfers and decals Archer Fine Transfers is celebrating by giving YOU 25% off everything until the end of July! Running from July 7 through July 31 Archer Fine Transfers will be giving its customers 25% off (instant rebate refunded within 24 hours of purchase) everything in stock!

Herpa announces their autumn models in Cars & Trucks News 09-10 2014.

Stevens International have annouced they are to stock two new Trumpeter kits, a 1/72nd PLA Chinese JH-7A Flying Leopard Bomber and the 1/35th AS365N2 Dolphin 2 US Marine Helicopter.

The on-line retailer, BMM Models of the UK, is planning on offering original kits under their name. They plan to offer 1/350 ship kits in early 2015.

Long time model company Model Power has announced they are ceasing business.

Veteran Models is bringing us some amazing detail items in 1/350, 1/700 and even 1/200 for ship builders! Read more. . . .

Summer cooks with new Herpa models as presented in CARS & TRUCKS NEWS 07-08 2014. Model railroaders of many eras can populate their layouts with these models.

Herpa makes May models and a jubilee for June in CARS & TRUCKS NEWS & Collection, 05-06 2014!

RC Subs from the Czech Republic is a relatively new comer to the aftermarket manufacturer field.

Revell of Germany have given their website a complete makeover.

Rusty Rail is busy casting new subjects and old favorites.

New Herpa models roar into March like a lion and shower April with even more models as presented in CARS & TRUCKS NEWS 03-04 2014

Christmas can be an expensive time for modellers, so it's great when a company helps to make the budget stretch a bit further.

Luciano Satornetti has sent us a great bit of news for UK modellers - ModelZone has returned to the high street as part of the WHSmith chain, beginning with 10 stores across the country:

RSLaser Kits is a manufacturer of primarily model railroad structures and rolling stock, as well as scratchbuilding and custom building components for military scales.

Rusty Rail has 'bin' busy creating these three new O scale - 1/48 parts and junk bins! These can easily be used in larger scale, too. Also released is "Max".

Carolina Craftman Kits has crafted new models to populate their new website with an E-Store!

There is a new item that could make for a very interesting drive through the corn field from Juweela.

The name sounds ominous, but HobbyLink Japan's sale should be great news for anyone seeking a bargain. HLJ already offer Japanese kits as a norm at prices well below some of the import costs around the world, so this limited offer could be a real bonanza...

NOCH forecasts heavy snow for the winter! You can hold back the chill basking in the glow of winning the new NOCH lottery!

Digital sound mogul SoundTraxx®, family member of Blackstone Models, has announced digital sound decoders for beloved InterMountain Railway Company HO Diesels!

Atlas announces more fine Master Line and Trainman freight cars in several scales.

Rusty Rail has been creating and casting piles of scenic fun in both HO (1/87) and O (1/48).

I know many of you will already be counting down the shopping days to Christmas and pondering over which new "super-kit" you hope my just happen to be left under the tree!

Testors will be showcasing their extensive craft & hobby paints and finishing products at the 2013 iHobby Expo Show, next month in Schaumburg, Illinois:

Hobbico have begun a special “10 Weeks of Savings” promotion offering some fantastic discounts on Hasegawa products bought in-store and on-line in America:

NOCH announces their winter collection with snow, ice, icicles, people, trees, and new N and TT scale Laser-Cut minis.

As 2013 holidays draw nigh Herpa shows off their winter collection with this super catalog CARS & TRUCKS NEWS 11-12 & COLLECTION 2013!

Project Armor 35 releases the hounds of war with these three new 1/35 subjects.

Rusty Rail announces their August plans with a show and new models.

Blair Line has been busy creating new HO and N models: Laser-cut Yard Café / Hiway Cafe and Laser-cut 2-lane Stained Wood Grade Crossing.