FAREWELL 2016: LOOKING BACK AT THIS MODEL MAKER'S YEAR

THERE HAVE BEEN SO MANY GREAT KITS released in 2016 that we can't really point to the best or the worst. So, to kick off, we'll start with our love of science fiction. 

VIDEO VIEW: THE FASCINATION OF MAKING SIKU MINIATURES

SIKU IS PERHAPS LESS OF A HOUSEHOLD NAME than classic brands like Dinky and Corgi Toys. Even so, Siku is a thriving company that dates back to 1921.

FLY ME ROUND THE MOON: RETRIEVER ROCKET FROM GLENCOE MODELS

THE 1:72 SCALE RETRIEVER ROCKET is a reissued and reboxed Glencoe Models kit, itself based on one of the Strombecker classic ‘Man in Space’ series.

GOOD CHEER TO YOU ALL FROM SCALE MODEL NEWS

WE HOPE YOUR CHRISTMAS DAY WAS A GOOD ONE! And here's another photo album for you to while away some post-turkey moments.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MODEL MAKERS

CHRISTMAS IN SPACE WITH Robby of the Space Patrol and the mini-Robbies. All robots should look like these classics from the age of early science fiction cinema.

FESTIVE GREETINGS TO ALL MODEL MAKERS

WE HOPE YOUR CHRISTMAS STOCKING comes loaded with a kit or two (or three) and that you find time to build a model over the festive break.

1:24 SCALE CITROEN 2CV FLYING DUCK FROM REVELL

THIS CAR MODEL IS a variation on the Revell Citroen 2CV kit, this time with a set of ‘Sausss Ente’ decals.

INCOMING 2017: BLADE RUNNER 2049 FLIES IN WITH (WE HOPE) NEW TIE-IN MODELS

BLADE RUNNER 2049 is the long awaited sequel to the all-time classic science fiction movie Blade Runner, directed in 1982 by Ridley Scott, of Alien fame.

1:48 SCALE JAPANESE LIGHT ARMORED VEHICLE FROM TAMIYA

THIS TAMIYA KIT COULD MAKE A HUGELY USEFUL addition to a military display. Produced to Tamiya’s usual high standards, the LAV (Light Armored Vehicle) makes an Asian-sourced counterpoint to 1:48 scale machines from other kit makers, such as Airfix.

JAMES BOND ASTON MARTIN DB5 GOES UP AGAINST OTHER GREAT TOYS

THE 007 JAMES BOND-MOBILE featured recently made us look up the best known of all 007 cars, the Aston Martin DB5.

NEW LINDBERG LINE: 1959 CENTURY CORONADO, THE 'CADILLAC OF BOATS'

THIS IS AN INTRIGUING REISSUE of a 1:25 scale kit that has not seen the light of day since its original release in 1960.

1:24 SCALE TAMIYA MAZDA MX-5 BECOMES A 007-MOBILE

THIS 1:24 SCALE TAMIYA KIT REPRODUCES the world’s most popular two-seat sports car. The kit also opens the door to making a possible James Bond car. 

GAMEIN5D STORAGE SOLUTION - MINIATURE WORLDS INTO, AND OUT OF, A BOX

WHERE TO KEEP hobby stuff is always an issue. So if its creator can raise enough money, the Gamein5D foldable baseboard system might become a must-buy for all modellers.

HOW TO MAKE A HOT WHEELS MAD MAX CUSTOM CAR

FANS OF THE MAD MAX movies will find this how-to video the right-on route to converting an off-the-shelf model car to a Hot-as-the-Outback Mad Maxmobile.

1:72 SCALE CONVAIR SM-65D ATLAS MISSILE FROM HORIZON MODELS

THE COLD WAR NUCLEAR MISSILE AGE arrives from Australia with this Horizon Models Convair SM-65D Atlas, to 1:72 scale.