Atlas has steadily released new models over the spring. Have a look at some of the latest announced for orders and arrivals.

First, Athearn moved!! Their new address is:

Athearn Trains
1600 Forbes Way
Suite 120
Long Beach, CA 90810

Phones and internet are up!

Athearn announces another terrific group of new products to whet your interest. Let's get started:

Welcome to Herpa's CARS & TRUCKS NEWS 07-08 2011. Through eight pages you are acquainted to dozens of wagons, automobiles, construction vehicles, semi trucks, Herpa’s expanding series of wind power plant models, flatbed loads, models with new colors, and their bimonthly magazine DER MASS:STAB.

Lucky Model is celebrating their 8th anniversary this year and they are having a bit of a 'sale-e-bration' to help commemorate the event. Lucky ships models direct from Asia to your door and often has new release items well in advance of retailers based in the Americas or Europe.

New to You -- NOCH Introducing NOCH GmbH & Co. KG, is a 100 year-old German scenery company. With four generations of family ownership, NOCH is established as one of the premier scenic model makers.

The Airbrush Company are giving away an exclusive Iwata key ring / bottle opener as a free gift to purchasers of Iwata airbrushes and compressors (check their website for precise details).

Atlas Purchases Branchline Rolling Stock Assets

Welcome to Herpa's CARS & TRUCKS NEWS 03-04 2011. Through eight pages you are acquainted to dozens of wagons, automobiles, construction vehicles, semi trucks, Herpa’s expanding series of wind power plant models, flatbed loads, models with new colors, and their bimonthly magazine DER MASS:STAB.

HobbyLink Japan have issued a newsletter in the wake of the appalling earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last Friday.

Athearn starts out 2011 with releases in their Genesis, Ready To Roll, N Scale, and Roundhouse series.

Tax hike coming....

Goffy Models have announced that they are to stop taking orders through their e-shop.

Specialist toolmaker and vendor Shesto Ltd. have announced details of their display at the Nürnberg Toy Fair next February.

Herpa showcases dozens of their new models for the new year in this eight page catalog.

Tool manufacturer Shesto Ltd. have announced that they will be exhibiting their extensive range of products at the Creativeworld Exhibition in Germany next February.

I would like to let you know that till 15 December the Paladin Press has been offering 25% off on everything... Their line of reference books is extensive.

see; http://www.paladin-press.com/?p=XMAS10

Kernow JIA Nacco/Imerys OO gauge china clay wagon cad/cam reveiled!

Dapol is pleased to publicly release the fist cad/cam images of the upcoming Kernow OO gauge JIA china clay hopper wagon.

It's always exciting to witness the beginings of a new business venture, particularly when the company has been started by one of our own members - in this case, MJW Models, brainchild of MikeMX (Michael Wain):

Eduard have launched a new sale promotion where you get 20% off your order if you buy at least one Eduard Mask set.

ABER have released a nice selection of machine gun and larger calibre barrels, PE and a complete set for a Pz.Kpfw.III, Ausf.N (Sd.Kfz.141) in 1/35th scale.

There's sad news from Master Details From USA effective immediately.

Traplet Publications have announced the merger of two existing titles to form a new UK modelling magazine.

HobbyLink Japan are famous for their policy of "Japanese kits at Japanese prices". That's traditionally offered substantial savings on brands like Tamiya and FineMolds for modellers elsewhere in the world, but the current exchange rate has worked against it lately. So HLJ have announced a new policy to offset the strength of the Yen.

Athearn continues to release new models, and models with new livery.

Herpa has issued their beautiful CARS & TRUCKS NEWS 11-12 & Collection 2010 catalog, highlighting their exciting new releases for November and December 2010! Herpa’s pride of product is apparent with this 43-page catalog of full color photographs, written in German and English.

Eli Raphael has released six new sets of P-47 decals!

Canyon Creek Scenics of Oregon produce high quality conifers and forest ground cover.

Is it really summer already?! It hardly seems like it with the miserable weather we've been having in Blighty just recently, but HobbyLink Japan are all set to brighten things up with their Summer Sale!

AP Miniatures informed us about their 120mm resin kit "SAS Trooper - Task Force Black, Iraq 2006" sale.

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If you have comments or questions please post them here. Thanks!

Mario

I'd like to introduce to you a fairly new figure company ARH Studios. A producer of large scale figures and pre-painted statues.

The web site for this new figure company is now up and running.

Greg Anderson sends us details of the latest releases from Ozmods.

Joe Bakanovic of TMD has decided to close down his company in it's present stae and will relaunch a different company making high end products some time in the future.

Once again, the monthly update provided by the on-line retailer Scale-Model-Kits.com. This month, news of a New brand added to their stock.

Dragon's Sd.Kfz.7/2 3.7cm Flak 37 w/Armor Cab is now available and ready to ship from DragonUSAonline.com

Knight Models recently opened up shop with a new line of Marvel Comic figures.
These figures come in white metal or resin and are highly detailed. They are 1/27 scale, about 65-70mm (from heel to eyes.)

Here's the Monthly update on the New Arrivals at Scale-Model-Kits.com.

Scale-Model-Kits.com have just sent us their monthly update on what0's just arrived in their warehouse.

Scale Model Kits.com are an on-line retailer who specialize on many of those difficult to obtain Russian or Ukrainian models. Here, from the company, are their latest arrivals:

As I produce masks to order it is always nice to have something new to try. I have recently been asked to produce masks for a well know Avenger flown by the NZAF.

New items from Ace, AMP and other new items in shop

Greg Anderson sends us news of the latest from Ozmods

Greg Anderson send us news of a re issue of the 1:144th scale Martin B-57B

Traplet Publications, publish a range of 12 magazine titles covering every aspect of RC and static modelling as well as a wide range of books, DVDs, and plans and parts.

For the marine modeller, Traplet publishes the monthly Marine Modelling International magazine, which caters for all model boat enthusiasts, whether they are a beginner or an expert.
http://www.marinemodelmagazine.com

The magazines include regular FREE plan supplements.

There will be some changes at WEM in about 10 months. Caroline and I will be moving to West Virginia at that time, having just bought a house there.

Classicaec Artworks have reduced the cost of thier figures by 40 % until Monday the 23rd of June... THAT'S THIS MONDAY!!

Check it out at www.classicae.com

Big John.

NEWS FLASH!
Osprey Publishing has just released this special NEWS announcement, with details of their site improvements!

There’s a new kid in town on the modeling supplies and products circuit, now announcing to the modeling community here at KitMaker, Modelerswarehouse.com!

Adalbertus has announced the release of new Techmod decals for the Morane-Saulnier 406 C1 decals.

Tonight I received a shock in my e-mail, a letter from Meteor Productions, Inc. announcing the end of their business by this Saturday, February 16th!