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If you have ever wanted to build a miniature replica of one of the most unusual warships in naval history, you are in the right place. The IJN Hyuga was an Ise-class battleship that started as a conventional dreadnought and was later converted into a hybrid aircraft battleship during World War II. That strange half-battleship, … Read more

Building a model of the IJN Haruna is one of the most rewarding projects a naval modeler can take on. The Haruna, a Kong-class battlecruiser later upgraded to a fast battleship, served with distinction across the Pacific Theater during World War II, from the raid on Pearl Harbor to the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Her … Read more

If you have ever stared at a reference photo of the IJN Kongo slicing through the Pacific at 31 knots and wanted to recreate that exact moment on your workbench, you are in the right place. The Kongo-class battlecruisers hold a special place in naval modeling history. They are among the most built and most … Read more

The North American X-15 holds the record as the fastest manned aircraft ever built, reaching Mach 6.7 (4,520 mph) and soaring to 354,200 feet above the Earth. Built in the late 1950s and early 1960s, this rocket-powered research aircraft pushed the boundaries of aviation and directly contributed to NASA’s space program. For model builders and … Read more

If you have ever stared at a photo of the Grumman X-29 and thought that canard-forward, forward-swept wing silhouette belongs on your display shelf, you are not alone. Our team has spent weeks tracking down every available X-29 forward-swept wing model kit on the market, building them, comparing fit and finish, and figuring out which … Read more

Building a USS New Jersey battleship model kit is one of the most rewarding projects a ship modeler can take on. The USS New Jersey (BB-62) is the most decorated battleship in US Navy history, earning 20 battle stars across WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and the 1980s modernization era. That kind of legacy makes it a … Read more

If you have ever stood in front of a display case at a museum and stared at a warship model, you already know the pull of naval modeling. The Prinz Eugen heavy cruiser is one of those ships that draws you in. It survived Operation Rheinubung alongside the Bismarck, made it through the Channel Dash, … Read more

The Admiral Hipper was the lead ship of the Admiral Hipper class, a group of five heavy cruisers built for the German Kriegsmarine during the 1930s. Named after Admiral Franz von Hipper, who commanded the German battlecruiser squadron at the Battle of Jutland, these ships served extensively across World War II naval operations. For scale … Read more

Building a Gneisenau battleship model kit is one of the most rewarding projects for any WWII naval enthusiast. The Gneisenau, sister ship to the famous Scharnhorst, served with distinction in the German Kriegsmarine during World War II. She participated in the invasion of Norway, the sinking of the carrier HMS Glorious, and the daring Channel … Read more

If you are a scale modeler with even a passing interest in Imperial Japanese Navy warships, the IJN Kirishima probably needs no introduction. This Kongo-class battleship earned its place in history during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal in November 1942, when it engaged the USS South Dakota in one of only two direct battleship-on-battleship duels … Read more