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Kotare Developing 1/32 Defiant Mk.I With Exclusive Perks For Pre-Orders

Kotare has announced the development of a Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.I in 1/32 scale. The kit (K32510) will be an exclusive, limited edition release with only 5,000 being produced. Each will by hand numbered by Kotare Models owner Mark Robson.

Those who pre-order will become a member of “Project Defiant” — an exclusive group with access to a private Facebook page, online forum, and email network. Members will also have the chance to meet Kotare staff in person at major model shows across the UK, Australia, the USA, and New Zealand to share ideas and connect with others. Regular updates will cover the project’s design progress, with opportunities to engage directly with kit designer Nick Moore and the team. Project Defiant members can contribute to major design decisions, share aircraft knowledge, and help decide on color schemes. Pre-orders also include a bonus: a set of 3D‑printed resin exhausts and a print of Darryl Legg’s beautiful box art.

Be in the draw to build a second test shot! From the first 500 people who make an order, we will randomly draw 20 names. Those modellers will be offered the chance to build and critique a second test shot of the kitset, to augment the process we at Kotare do.

The company expects to begin pre-order shipping by March 2028. The retail price is US $125 plus shipping and applicable taxes and/or tariffs in your country.

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Revell to Release Me 262 A-1a / U4 Kit in 1/32 Scale

Revell will soon release a Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a / U4 model kit in 1/32 scale.

The product (037499090) is based on what the company describes as the “proven” Me 262 model, but it has been updated with newly developed parts to represent the U4’s nose and 50 mm cannon. Additional features will include a finely crafted cockpit, detailed Jumo engines and “an authentic chassis.” As a Level 5 kit it includes 220 individual parts.

The kit is currently slated for release in April.

(via Revell)

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ICM Releases New Luftwaffe Pilot School Kit With Detailed Hs 123A Biplane

ICM has released a new Luftwaffe Pilot School model kit in 1/32 scale.

The Henschel Hs 123A served as a dive bomber and close‑support aircraft in addition to training duties. It featured all‑metal sesquiplane construction and was powered by a BMW 132 radial engine. The aircraft was armed with two 7.92 mm machine guns and around 450 kg of bombs, typically a 250 kg centerline bomb and smaller wing bombs. Entering service in the mid‑1930s, it was rugged, highly maneuverable, and able to operate from rough front‑line airfields, which made it effective in the Spanish Civil War and early Second World War campaigns despite being technically obsolete. With a top speed of about 340 km/h and excellent dive‑bombing characteristics, the Hs 123A earned a reputation for toughness and reliable close air support, remaining in service longer than originally intended until withdrawn mainly due to spare‑parts shortages.

The new release (32017) consists of three Luftwaffe cadets and an Hs 123A training biplane. It includes detailed uniform elements, accurate geometry and proportions, a detailed cockpit and fuselage and step-by-step instructions.

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Eduard Releases New ProfiPACK Bf 109 G-6 With 5 Liveries

New this month from Eduard is a ProfiPACK Edition Bf 109 G-6 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The release (82167) represents examples with standard canopy and rudder. It includes Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted PE parts, a painting mask and marking options for five aircraft.

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Eduard Releases New Dorsal Fin P-51D Kit

Among Eduard’s new releases for February is a 1/72 Weekend Edition P-51D Mustang focused on machines with the dorsal fin assembly from the USAAF’s 8th, 15th and 20th Fighter Groups.

The kit (7477) includes Eduard plastic parts and decals with marking options for four aircraft: Chattanooga Choo Choo, Old Crow, Meatball Rap II and The Enchantress.

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MiniArt to Release New Thunderbolt Mk I Model Kit

MiniArt will soon release a new Thunderbolt Mk I Royal Air Force Basic Kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (48033) represents P-47 aircraft in RAF service during WW2 and includes highly detailed plastic parts and marking options for two aircraft: “Desperate Dan” of 258 Squadron and “36” of 73 Operational Training Unit. The Basic Kit format offers a straightforward and enjoyable build while preserving accurate external features.

As of this writing, it appears a final release date has not yet been announced. Click below to check out additional images.

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IBG to Release New Jagdgeschwader 301 Fw 190D-9 Kit in 2026

With 2026 fast approaching, IBG Models has taken a moment to announce some of the releases planned for the new year. Among them is a Fw 190D-9 model kit (72543) in 1/72 scale.

At the moment details are limited, but the new offering is apparently based on the new tool Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9 kit (72531 / eBay Product Link) released in 2022, but with markings representing Jagdgeschwader 301. It will reportedly be available at the very end of January.

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LukGraph’s Upcoming Hawker Fury Features Different Scales and Variants

LukGraph has announced the upcoming release of a new tool Hawker Fury model kit in 1/32 and 1/48 scales.

The upcoming kit will reportedly be offered in two distinct editions representing British and Spanish variants, each with four marking options.

These are not mere markings — the differences go far deeper. Expect separate fuselages, redesigned radiators, unique landing gear, and numerous refined details to faithfully capture the character of each version.

As of this writing, a release date has not been announced, although pre-orders are expected to begin around mid-December. Click below to check out the newly released series of renderings for the kit as well as test prints of the fuselages for both variants.

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At Long Last: Special Hobby Releases New Tool 1/32 Westland Whirlwind Mk.I

After years of development, Special Hobby has released their new tool Westland Whirlwind Mk. I “Cannon Fighter,” making this the first example of the type ever kitted in 1/32 scale.

The offering (SH32047) is described as “highly detailed” with “accurate and well researched decals.” The model portrays the fighter variety of the type, and includes ten styrene sprues and one with clear parts. Marking options are provided for four machines ranging from the earlier green and brown camouflage to the later grey and green schemes:

1. P6985, HE-J, No.263 Squadron RAF, Exeter Air Base, March 1941
2. P7061, HE-A, No.263 Squadron RAF, Charmy Down Airfield, September 1941
3. P7118, HE-F, “Bellows Argentina No.2,” Pilot S/L Eelse, No.263 Squadron RAF, Colerne Airfield, Wiltshire, Winter 1941/42
4. P7081, HE-E, “Bellows Argentina No.3,” No.263 Squadron RAF, Charmy Down Airfield, October 1941

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Special Hobby Shares Liveries For Upcoming Westland Whirlwind Kit

Special Hobby has posted an update with marking options for their upcoming Westland Whirlwind Mk.I model kit in 1/32 scale.

As previously reported, the kit’s (SH32047) development has been talked about for some time in the modeling community and its release is anxiously awaited. Previous updates have focused on CAD renderings, test fittings and the molds, which were reportedly created using an electroplating process sometimes also known as galvanic deposition.

The company recently completed work on the 3D data, and released renderings showing early and late cockpits. The cockpit itself will reportedly be “very detailed” with the kit boasting both plastic parts and PE fret.

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