Polar Lights / Round2 April 2025 Releases
Round2 has released two new model kits under the Polar Lights banner for April 2025. These two come to us as entry level, snap-assembly kits - both in 1/25 scale. These are geared towards new builders, however modelers of any skill level can pick them up and add their own customization to them. Let's take...
5 New Hasegawa Kits for April 2025
Hasegawa has announced 5 new kits for April 2025. We're looking at a 2 new Nissans, a Toyota, an Izusu and a Honda bike. Let's take a dive into each one and see some specs. Model Kit: 1984 Honda VT250 Manufacturer: Hasegawa Part #: 21771 Scale: 1/12 Scale Price: $TBA BUY NOW: Hasegawa 1984 Honda...
Italeri Bugatti Type 35B Model Kit
Italeri has announced a new 1/12 scale kit, the Bugatti Type 35B. This kit reproduces the classic Bugatti and offers two build formats - the Targa Florio from 1928 or the Monaco GP version from 1930. Because of its larger size, Italeri has given it an opening cowling to reveal the highly detailed engine, screws...
Video: Creating an Amazing Diorama!! Academy/MRC’s Joe’s Power Plus Service Station
Model Kit: Joe's Power Plus Service Station Manufacturer: Academy / MRC Part #: 15122 Scale: 1/24 Scale Colors Molded In: White, green, clear Price: $69.00 BUY NOW: Academy/MRC Joe's Power Plus Service Station Model kits are fun to build, but I've always wanted to work some sort of diorama into the mix. While doing some...
SprueFest 2022 Model Contest
Yes, this is an event that went on in 2022, but at the time I had no place to post all of these pictures so, here ya go! On April 30th, Brookhurst Hobbies in Garden Grove CA held their yearly SprueFest Modeling Contest. There were over 12 categories with numerous sub-categories under each, all vying...
Vintage Video Unboxing: Accurate Miniatures Corvette Grand Sport Kit
Model Kit: Corvette Grand Sport Manufacturer: Accurate Miniatures Part #: 5000 Scale: 1/24 Scale Colors Molded In: Grey, satin, clear red, clear Price: Out of Production This kit, the Accurate Miniatures Corvette Grand Sport, is one that has been in my dad's collection since the late '90s. It's been in the original box with all...
AMT Volkswagen Scirocco T/A Champ Kit
I'd like to think I keep a pretty keen eye out on the latest and greatest model kits coming out so I'm not quite sure how I missed this AMT Volkswagon Scirocco T/A Champ kit. Now, I'm not sure yet if this is new tooling or a re-pop of the 1978 2-in-1 VW Scirocco from...
Video: AMT’s 2023 Ford Bronco Model Kit – A Look Inside!
Model Kit: 2023 Ford Bronco Outer Banks Edition Manufacturer: AMT Part #: AMT1345M Scale: 1/25 Scale Colors Molded In: White, red, smoke, chrome, clear Price: $34.99 BUY NOW: AMT 2023 Ford Bronco Outer Banks Edition So, is the new AMT 2023 Ford Bronco Outer Banks Edition any good? Well, we'll let you know soon as...
Video: FINALLY Checking Out The Hasegawa BMW 2002 tii Model Car Kit
Model Kit: BMW 2002 tii Manufacturer: Hasegawa Part #: 21123 Scale: 1/24 Scale Colors Molded In: Black, white, grey, chrome, clear Price: $15.00 The BMW 2002 has always been one of my wish-list cars. I'm quite into the boxy, 2/4-door rides (like the Datsun 510) and this body style fits right into that box. Recently...
6 New Hasegawa Kits for March 2025
Hasegawa has announced 6 hot new kits for the month of March 2025. We are getting a Yamaha motorcycle, a road-going Subie Sports Wagon and Isuzu 117 Coupe, a nice looking Suzuki Jimny and a pair of track cars - the HKS Skyline and Trust Toyota 92C-V - both from 1992. Let's take a gander...
