http://www.railroadmodeling.net/Railroading in Scaleen-ushttp://www.railroadmodeling.net/rss/rss_11.xmlGaso.Line have launched MEKATANK -a new line of 1/48 scale What if Panzers.http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=5917&mode=thread&order=0Archer have announced the release of four sets of rivets in their Surface Detail range of use to Railway modelers and scratchbuilders. http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=5894&mode=&order=0Austrian model railroad giant Roco released this British Gun Crew-Artillery Group / Geschützbedienung / Servants d' artillerie set as part of their huge HO (1/87) Minitanks series. Minitanks is known for detailing, scale and precision in the model world. ....http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3914Jim shows us his most recent addition to his Star Wars collection. Its the yang to the ying, The Bad to the Good or The Tie to the X-Wing.http://www.railroadmodeling.net//modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2825Matthew shares his experience of his build of a garage kit. This is an interesting kit iwth lots of promise.http://www.railroadmodeling.net//modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4579The Airbrush Company have sent us news of 4 new sets of LifeColor Hobby Acrylic paints. http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=5823&mode=&order=0Knight Models has added two figures to thier line of Marvel Figures.http://www.railroadmodeling.net/http://www.modelgeek.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=5777Knight Models has promised a line of Star Wars figures and they have lived up to that promise.http://www.railroadmodeling.net//modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=5776&mode=nested&order=1Here is another review on a recent release set of Super Hero figures from Knight Models.http://www.railroadmodeling.net//modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4409Airfix have re released their 1/144 scale Saturn V launch vehicle and 1/72 scale Lunar Module.http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=5705&mode=&order=0There has been a surge of Super Heros on ModelGeek. Here is the latest installment. The Might Thorhttp://www.railroadmodeling.net//modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2754Here is the second review of a new line from Knight Models. This one looks like another white metal winner.http://www.railroadmodeling.net//modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4417Here is a great closeup look at Knight Models new Iron Man kit. These figures look great in the news and this review really gets you interested. http://www.railroadmodeling.net//modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=4368Trumpeter have just sent us Images of their new 1/35 scale model train loco. http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=5570&mode=&order=0MIG productions have announced a new metallic pigment set as well as two interesting What If/Sci Fi kits in the form of Walking Tanks.http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=5557&mode=&order=0Here's a cool little sci-fi scratch build. It's what you can do with non-traditional 'stuff'. This time it's a mousse bottlehttp://www.railroadmodeling.net//modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2697MK35 Editions have announced the release of a new figure to their O scale civilian range .http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=5476&mode=&order=0Revell USA has announced several new Star Wars kits of the Snap-Tite variety. http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=5379Well here is a nice scratch build - an XWing fighter Barrie has done a great job recreating this classic sci-fi subject. Check it out here.http://www.railroadmodeling.net//modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2665Here’s an interesting release from Kellerkind Miniatures: a 54mm Crab Battle Suit figure.http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=5319&mode=&order=0Here's a cool space craft from an old anime series. This one made its rounds in the threads and now has a permanent home here.http://www.railroadmodeling.net//modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2655&page=1Knight Models is now offering a great looking line of Marvel figures. You need to see these, they look like they will be great to build and great to display.http://www.railroadmodeling.net//modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=5301Here is a great venture into the modeling world by one of members kids. Steve Lawson and his son Stevie built this and I think they did a great job.http://www.railroadmodeling.net//modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2582Here is a quick technique that anyone can do to make a tool to help make bolts. It's easy and customizable for your own spceific scale and project. http://www.railroadmodeling.net//modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2566Kitmaster's Royal Scot is remarkable, mainly because it was their only TT3 scale (1/100) engine. Four TT3 coaches were tooled and produced to make an impressive consist for display or running.http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3904The German maufacturer, Herpa are better known for a range of small-scale vehicles & aviation subjects. Now though, the company has launched its own Air-Brush. Full details of this interesting looking AB, can be seen: http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=4902The Roco Minitank (now distributed by Herpa) U.S. M-4 High Speed 18-ton Tractor is a good representation of this workhorse of the artillery. It naturally compliments the large number of Minitank artillery pieces. Whether you want it for wargaming, collecting or model railroading, this is a good model.....http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3861West Highland best in world By: Fred Rick Boucher on Friday, February 06, 2009 - 12:28 PM UTC The West Highland line has been voted the top rail journey in the world by readers of independent travel magazine, Wanderlust.http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=4874The credit crisis has reached Germany's legendary model train manufacturer: Märklin filed for insolvency on Wednesday, citing a breakdown in talks for a loan.http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=4873O scalers, Quarterscalers, railroad modelers, civil or military modelers, dioramaists, any era and genre, these animals are for you. Thirty animals of nine species for the price of a pair of resin or metal beasts. A great kit.http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3827Here is a new DVD on weathering by George Dent. Airbrushes.com has got this in stock and ready for your library.http://www.railroadmodeling.net//modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=4809&mode=nested&order=1Lets start the year off with a pretty big feature. I've worked on this figure for most of the last year and finally got the feature part down. Hope you like it, there are tid-bits on vinyl techniques and some painting tips too.http://www.railroadmodeling.net//modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2483Roco released this Afrika Korps infantry set as part of their huge HO (1/87) Minitanks series. Minitanks is known for detailing, scale and precision in the model building world ever since.http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3756Minitanks HO (1/87) 88 mm FlaK 36/37 continues a rich tradition military series which was launched by the model railway manufacturer Roco in 1960. The brand name has stood for detailing, scale and precision in the model building world ever since.http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3752This review is of the original ESCI kit. Revell now has the tooling for this (and several other ESCI German Dampflokomotive (steam locomotive). The level of detail is exceptional. A large German Dampflokomotive featured a ganglion of piping along the boiler. Rivets and bolts festooned heavy castings and fitting. ESCI reproduced these features along with their hangers, clasps, valves and stays. Though they are molded on, this is what one will find on todays high quality electric steam locomotive models.....http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3742Andy went to work at Telford. Here is his installment in the Sci-Fi arena. Many thanks to him for such a great photo update of the event.http://www.railroadmodeling.net//modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2468Mig Productions have expanded their well-known Pigments range to cater to the Fantasy/Sci-Fi market. Full details of this interesting new range, can be seen: http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=4712HObbyline, around 1960 - '70, marketed a line of inexpensive non-working HO scale plastic kits, this 2-8-4 being one of them. This "Berkshire", with 107 black plastic parts, 2 brass wires, and two packs of small metal fittings, was very popular until AHM released their version years later. The engineering of this kit is remarkable. ....http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3734fritz shows off his latest work in this sci-fi manga Non-scale Evangelion Unit 00 http://www.railroadmodeling.net//modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2462In 1959 Kitmaster released their fourth kit, the stunning “Duchess Of Gloucester” Coronation Class, engineered to the United Kingdom’s standard OO (4 mm, or 1/76) scale. This model of Britain’s largest 4-6-2 passenger steam locomotive was enthusiastically received. Short-lived, but critically acclaimed, Rosebud Kitmaster kits of predominately British and European prototypes were, and still are, esteemed by countless railroad modelers. The Kitmaster Duchess Of Gloucester was, in its day, an outstanding model, as were all the Kitmasters.....http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3707Kitmaster’s eleventh release was their streamlined “Biggin Hill”, Battle of Britain Class steam locomotive, engineered to the United Kingdom’s standard OO (4 mm, or 1/76) scale. Released in 1959, this model of modern British Southern Railway 4-6-2 passenger locomotive was a sensation. Short-lived, but critically acclaimed, Rosebud Kitmaster kits of predominately British and European prototypes were, and still are, esteemed by countless model railroaders. The Kitmaster Biggin Hill was, in its day, an outstanding model, as were all the Kitmasters. ....http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3701Marco share's his build of the ever famous X-Wing fighter. Enjoy another look at this classic.http://www.railroadmodeling.net//modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2444Kitmaster’s twenty-fifth release was their gigantic Beyer-Garratt, engineered to the United Kingdom’s standard OO (4 mm, or 1/76) scale. Released in 1961, this model of an Ex-London Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) 2-6-0 + 0-6-2 heavy freight locomotive was their most sought-after model. Short-lived, but critically acclaimed, Rosebud Kitmaster kits of predominately British and European prototypes were, and still are, esteemed by countless model railroaders. The Kitmaster Beyer-Garratt was, in its day, an outstanding model, as were all the Kitmasters. ....http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3696Fred does quite a cross over review. Airplanes and RailRoads. Here a perfect match scale wise for a RR AC combo. This is a review of a Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9 1/87 HO Scale Pretty creative options here.http://www.railroadmodeling.net//modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3678&syn=3681Airbrushes.com have sent us news of some handy looking accessories for those modelers who own Iwata airbrushes.http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=4578&mode=&order=0Sixth of Kitmaster’s 1959 releases was their Saddle Tank, engineered to the United Kingdom’s standard OO (4 mm, or 1/76) scale. This model of the British Railways (London Midland Region) 0-4-0 Saddle Tank locomotive was a popular model. It is widely referred to as the “Pug.” Short-lived, but critically acclaimed, Rosebud Kitmaster kits of predominately British and European prototypes were, and still are, esteemed by countless model railroaders. The Kitmaster Pug was, in its day, an outstanding model, as were all the Kitmasters. ....http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3632Eighth of Kitmaster’s 1959 releases was their Italian Tank, engineered to the United Kingdom’s standard OO (4 mm, or 1/76) scale. This model of the Italian State Railways Class 835 0-6-0T tank locomotive was quite an attention grabber, the first of Kitmaster’s initial Continental engines.....http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3628Here it is a side by side comparison review of three airbrushes. Tons of stuff in this one. Nine videos and photos galore. Hopefully you can decide which ab to purchase. This was originally posted on Armoramahttp://www.railroadmodeling.net//modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2365&syn=2393Second of Rosebud Kitmaster's 1959 releases was their boxy 350 hp Diesel Electric Shunter (or yard switch engine), engineered to the United Kingdom’s standard OO (1/76) scale. Short-lived, but critically acclaimed, Rosebud Kitmaster kits of predominately British and European prototypes were, and still are, esteemed by countless model railroaders. The Kitmaster Diesel Electric Shunter was, in its day, an impressive model, as were all the Kitmasters. ....http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3614Dapol's BR Mogul 2-6-0 steam locomotive kit is a survivor of a range of 34 railway rolling stock models produced under the brand name Rosebud Kitmaster. Short-lived, but critically acclaimed, Kitmaster kits of predominately British and European prototypes were, and still are, esteemed by countless model railroaders. This Kitmaster BR “Mogul” Class 76000 is an excellent model, as were all the Kitmasters. ....http://www.railroadmodeling.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=3612