New Hobby Master Stearman.

Here are some VERY EARLY prototype photos of the new 1/48 Boeing Stearman PT-17 Kaydet that will be released later this year. There is more wire rigging to be done and a lot of the small add ons outstanding.

These photos are very basic but I will keep you posted as more detailed photos as development progresses become available.

New Hobby Master Releases for July 2011

Big news from Hobby Master this month in the annoucement of the Boeing Stearman Biplane in 1/48!!! This is sure to be a stunner!!! In addition there is an Fw 190 flown by Adolf Galland.

In 1/72 we have a few new fast jets, most notably the Japanese T-2 and two seat F-104 Starfighter. There's also a Screaming Eagles VF-51 F-4B Phantom as well as a Vietnam era RF-4C. Lastly we have a USMC Desert Storm Harrier.

In 1/72 we have a Bf110 nightfighter and a Stuka in Hungarian colours. 

Warning for online and ebay users!!!

I know many of you do go out get models online from vendors throughout the world and on ebay.

I view of this I thought I'd warn you against the Ape Collection SAS in Italy. They have an online store and sell via ebay.

I bought some diecast armour from them last year and the parcel went missing. I was asked to wait since they'd never lost a parcel and would resend the items if it didn't arrive by a certain date. Needless to say, I still don't have the items and got the brush off because it now happened too long ago.

So folks, be careful out there and beware of the Ape Collection Sas!!!