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After the 2023 newsletters (link), here's the first one from SH for 2024. Newsletter January 2024 Source: https://www.specialhobby.info/2024/01/news-from-special-hobby-12023.html V.P.

Academy 2023 thread - link Waiting the new catalogue expected in February 2024. Newsletter Q1 - 2024 Source: https://academy.co.kr/article/공지사항/1/1480/ The aircraft kits: - ref. 12636 - Tupolev Tu-22M3 "Backfire-C" - (ex-Minicraft Model Kits) - ref. 12637 - Lockheed EC-121 Warning Star - USAF - (ex-Minicraft Model Kits) And the targets V.P.

Going through the stash and rembered that I have two Roden 1/48 Gladiators languishing there, as happens the Air Corp flew them and there were two distinct schemes so if they get built that’s where they’re going, but it also occurred to me that they were exported widely so many airforces flew them as well as the fact that they are an iconic pre war fighter which as happens first flew in 1934. My Airfix 1/72 in Air Corp colours Flown by:- *Australia *Belgium *China *Egypt *Free France *Finland *Germany (small numbers, including of former Latvian and Lithuanian Gladiators) *Greece *Iraq *Ireland * Latvia – 26 units *Lithuania – 14 units *Norway * Portugal *Romania * South Africa * Soviet Union – took over former Latvian and Lithuanian Gladiators following the occupation of the Baltic States *Sweden * United Kingdom So who’s up for a Gladiator in 2025??? 1. Me 2. @Jb65rams 3. @JOCKNEY 4. @Corsairfoxfouruncle 5. @Andwil 6. @2996 Victor 7. @Ngantek 8. @CliffB 9. @gingerbob 10. @Rafwaffe 11. @John Masters 12. @Marlin 13. @Beardybloke 14. @Old Man 15. @Mottlemaster 16. @Torbjorn 17. @ModelingEdmontonian 18. @R T Fishall 19 @rafalbert 20. @LorenSharp 21. @Richard Humm 22. @Pedro52 23. @John Masters 24. @Angus Tura 25. @airbus320 26. @Black Knight 27. @John_W 28. @PattheCat

After 2023 (link) newsletters, the Hasegawa news for January 2024. Source: http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/month/202401/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Of interest, the 1/48th A-4C Skyhawk kit - ref. PT22 - is coming back ! http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/product/pt22/ Also interesting for quarter scaler: http://www.hasegawa-model.co.jp/product/07529/ V.P.

From Hannants e-shop, the new ICM 2024 programme https://www.hannants.co.uk/search/index.php?adv=1&product_category_id=103&product_division_id=&manufacturer_id=8060&product_type_id=&code=&scale_id=&keyword_search=&setPerPage=100&sort=0&search_direction=0&save_search_name=&save_search= The aircraft hightlights being in my opinion de new tool 1/48th Sikorsky UH-60A and MH-60L Black Hawk helicopter kits expected in Q4 2024 - thread is here: link V.P.

A&A Models programme 2024-2025 Source: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?id=100063893506337&story_fbid=892595219546920 V.P.

SOVA-M catalogue 2024-2025. Source: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?id=100057201259454&story_fbid=976581650925201 V.P.

IBG Models catalogue 2024 is downloadable here http://ibgmodels.com/instr/IBG_models_KATALOG_2024.pdf V.P.

The LACI catalogue is downloadable here: https://laci-ltd.uk/en/content/19-catalogue-2024 V.P.

The aircraft novelties in the Trumpeter 2024-2025 catalogue Sources: https://tieba.baidu.com/p/8844047357 https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Ug4y1S7Sh/ New kits in this folder/catalogue, I mean not previously announced in red: (previous catalogue 2023-2024 - link) 1/24 - ref. 02402 - North American P-51B/C Mustang Mk.III - announced since ? - ref. 02419 - Focke-Wulf Fw.190A-6 Würger - (the 1/24th Fw.190 family is announced since 2006...) - ref. 02426 - Focke-Wulf Fw.190A-8 Würger - (the 1/24th Fw.190 family is announced since 2006...) - ref. 02427 - Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback - thread - ref. 02428 - Republic P-47D Thunderbolt Bubbletop - thread - ref. 02428 - Republic P-47D Thunderbolt dorsal fin - thread - ref. 02428 - Republic P-47N Thunderbolt - thread - ref. 02402 - North American P-51C Mustang - announced since ? 1/32 - ref. 03234 - Focke-Wulf Fw.190A-6 Würger - thread - ref. 03235 - Focke-Wulf Fw.190A-8 Würger - thread - ref. 03236 - Lockheed S-3B Viking - thread 1/48 - ref. 05823 - Fairey Fulmar Mk.II - thread - ref. 05825 - Fairey Barracuda Mk.II - Thread - ref. 05831 - Fairey Battle Mk.I - thread - announced since 2023 - ref. 05832 - Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik - thread - announced since 2023 - ref. 05836 - Sukhoi Su-25 "Frogfoot-A" - thread - announced since 2023 1/72 - ref. 01641 - Grumman A-6E Intruder - thread - announced since 2013... - ref. 01642 - Grumman A-6E TRAM Intruder - thread - announced since 2013... - ref. 01643 - Grumman EA-6B Prowler - thread - announced since 2013... - ref. 01647 - Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-19PM "Farmer-E" - thread - announced since 2008... - ref. 01653 - Lockheed S-3B Viking - thread - announced since 2023 V.P.

The aircraft novelties in the HobbyBoss 2024-2025 catalogue Sources: https://tieba.baidu.com/p/8844047357 https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Ug4y1S7Sh/ New kits in this folder, I mean not previously announced in red: (previous catalogue - 2023-2024 - link) 1/48 - ref. 80385 - Chance-Vought F4U-2 Corsair - thread - announced since 2021 - ref. 80391 - Chance-Vought F4U-5N Corsair (late version) - thread - announced since 2021 - ref. 80394 - Chance-Vought Corsair Mk.I - - announced since 2021 - ref. 81761 - Sukhoi Su-33 "Flanker-D" - thread - announced since 2015 - ref. 81762 - Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark/"Flanker-X2" - thread - announced since 2023 - ref. 81775 - Consolidated B-24D Liberator - thread - ref. 81779 - Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc/Trop - thread - announced since 2023 - ref. 81780 - Hawker Hurricane Mk.IId/Trop - thread - announced since 2023 - ref. 81781 - Focke-Wulf Fw.190A-6 Würger - thread - ref. 81782 - Focke-Wulf Fw.190A-8 Würger - thread - ref. 81784 - Douglas TBD-1A Devastator - thread - announced since 2023 - ref. 81785 - Lockheed U-2S Dragon Lady / Senior Span - thread - announced since 2023 - ref. 81787 - Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-35 " Fulcrum-F" - thread - announced since 2023 - ref. 81791 - Messerschmitt Bf.109E-3 Emil - thread - announced since 2023 - ref. 81792 - Messerschmitt Bf.109E-4 Emil - thread - ref. 81793 - Messerschmitt Bf.109E-4/TROP Emil - thread - announced since 2023 - ref. 81794 - Messerschmitt Bf.109E-7 Emil - thread - ref. 85810 - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet - thread - announced since 2022 - ref. 85815 - Lockheed-Martin F-35A Lightning II - thread - ref. 85816 - Lockheed-Martin F-35B Lightning II - thread - ref. 85817 - Lockheed-Martin F-35C Lightning II - thread 1/72 - ref. 87265 - Douglas C-48C Skytrain - thread - announced sinc 2020 - ref. 87272 - Douglas TBD-1 Devastator - thread - announced since 2023 - ref. 87273 - Douglas TBD-1A Devastator - thread - announced since 2023 - ref. 87274 - Grumman TBM-3 Avenger - thread - announced since 2023 - ref. 87275 - Grumman TBF-1C Avenger - thread 1/144 - ref. 83901 - Antonov An-12 "Cub" - - announced since 2023 The targets and bins on tracks and wheels... V.P.

I Love Kit novelties 2024 - No aircraft 😥 Source: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1V5411q7hv/ V.P.

As we close on the end of 2023, I'd like to wish you all a Happy and productive new year. This year has seen me try new things, learn new skills, hone existing ones and challenge myself with builds .... to varying degrees of success. Here's to the continuing support, inspiration, encouragement, fun and laughter that makes this such a great community to be a part of! Keith 😁

The MiniArt Models catalogue 2024 is online: https://miniart-models.com/miniart-models-catalog-2024/ https://miniart-models.com/wp-content/catalogue/2024/index.html Dowloadable: https://miniart-models.com/wp-content/catalogue/2024/files/downloads/2024.pdf The aircraft pages: pp.10-13, p.17, pp18-21 & pp.68-69 Link to the dedicated thread: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235103577-148-republic-p-47dm-thunderbolt-by-miniart-p-47d-25re-released-new-variant-p-47d-30re-on-approach/ Link to the dedicated thread: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235130558-miniart-148-junkers-f13/ V.P.

Yesterday, Zvezda revealed the front page from its catalogue 2024. Source: https://vk.com/zvezdamodels?w=wall-29859496_2797323 Today Part 1: the aircraft - see the novelties 2024 (seven new tool kits !) herebelow. Complete aircraft pages are downloadable here: https://vk.com/doc6108131_669461462 A number of previously released models will also be reissued. Complementary sources: https://t.me/zvezdamodels/469 https://vk.com/zvezdamodels?w=wall-29859496_2798054 1/72 - ref. 7327 - Yakovlev Yak-1 - "easy-build series" - thread 1/48 - ref. 4830 - Kamov Ka-52 Alligator/"Hokum-B" - thread - ref. 4832 - Polikarpov I-16 Ishak - thread - ref. 4833 - Lavochkin-Gorbunov-Gudkov LaGG-3 - thread 1/144 - ref. 7038 - Tupolev Tu-95 "Bear" - already announced in 2023 - thread - ref. 7044 - Airbus A-330 - thread - ref. 7045 - Tupolev Tu-144 "Charger" - thread ------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- V.P.

No, not talking about the thing you switch channels in a TV, but remote controlled vehicles in the air, water or on the ground. UAV:s, Goliaths and deep sea subs. I guess there hasn't been one yet? V-P

Well, now that the 2023 range is out of the way, it’s time to start thinking about what new kits and rereleases Airfix will have in 2024 My predictions: Starter sets 1/72 Bf 109G-6 1/72 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I (metal wings) 1/43 Mustang Shelby GT500 1/43 Ford Lotus Cortina 1/43 Jaguar Mk.2 Saloon 1/43 Ferrari 250GTO 1/43 Ford GT40 Mk.II Regular kits 1/48 Fairey Firefly Mk.V 1/48 Seafire III 1/72 Republic P-47D Razorback 1/72 Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc 1/72 Handley Page Halifax B.I/II 1/72 TBF/TBM Avenger 1/72 Panther PzKfw V 1/72 Panzer IV 1/72 A34 Comet I 1/35 Centurion Mk.VIII (need something to go with the Ferret) Rereleases with new parts and or decals 1/72 Bristol Beaufort 1/72 HS Nimrod 1/72 Avro Shackleton MR.2 1/48 Avro Anson 1/48 Walrus Mk.I 1/48 BAC TSR.2 Vintage Classics 1/600 Scharnhorst 1/600 HMS Manxman 1/72 F2H-1/2 Banshee 1/72 Cessna O-2A 1/72 Lockheed U-2C/D 1/72 Heinkel He 177 1/72 Lockheed S-3A Viking 1/72 Supermarine S.6b 1/32 Austin Maxi (aka the Landcrab)* 1/32 1904 Mercedes 1/12 Napoleon 1/12 Queen Victoria 1/12 Richard the Lionheart *Apparently the Morris Marina tool rusted beyond repair in France, which seems fitting.

Please read this first: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vyborg–Petrozavodsk_offensive Not just the D-Day and Normandy campaign, or the Bagration, but also the 4th Strategic Offensive of the Red Army in 1944. A fascinating but horrible summer war with more twists and turns than you'd expect. Initial breakthrough and rapid advance of the Soviets behind fleeing, chaotic Finnish troops for the first dozen or so days. Solidifying Finnish defence in a series of local victories as Soviets lose their focus and spread their assault searching for weak points, meaning another dozen days of heavy fighting along the stretched front. The decisive fortnight, when Finns blunt the Soviet main assault for good on the Karelian Isthmus and cause major losses on the attacker in the Ladogan Karelia. If you find the plot intriguing, let me introduce the players: The USSR with anything domestic made like the LaGG-3, La-5, Yak-9, Il-2, Pe-2, DB-3, T-34, KV-1, JS-1 (or -2?) and Lend-Leasers like the P-39, P-40, B-25, A-20, and more... The Finns with anything they could get in their hands, like the Brewsters, Blenheims, Morane-Saulniers, P-36:s, Bf 109:s, Do 17:s, Ju 88:s, Pe-2:s, Stug III:s and T-34:s (and more...) The Germans with Ju 87 D:s, Bf 109 and Ju 188 recce, FW 190 A:s and F:s, Stug and StuH III:s and even the b****y Prinz Eugen! I know it competes from the same slot in time than the D-Day anniversary, but as the Armistice between Finland and the USSR began in early September, this could start in early May, when the Soviets began assembling their forces for the offensive. So how about something new from the Eastern Front, for a change? V-P vppelt68 (host) Marklo Rabbit Leader 2996 Victor Robert Stuart JOCKNEY MARADER RJBud1 John Masters stevehnz Grandboof franky boy Maginot ...