Kits and Bits: 6th March 2026
In This Issue:
90 Years of a British Legend
On 5th March 1936, aviation history was made when the first Supermarine Spitfire took to the skies at Eastleigh Aerodrome, marking the beginning of one of the most remarkable stories in aerospace history. Designed by R. J. Mitchell, the Spitfire would go on to become an enduring symbol of British engineering excellence, particularly through its legendary role in the Battle of Britain.
Heller Announce French E2-C Hawkeye
Heller are delighted that their first new aircraft model of the year has launched and should be arriving with us soon. Following the successful launch of their new 1:72 scale E-2C Hawkeye model last year, the French Naval Aviation (Aéronavale) version is now also available. With its 199 parts and many details, including two propeller variants, this kit is a real eye-catcher, and not just because of the radar dome. As always, the kit is available as a standard kit and a starter kit.
Italeri 2026 New Items
Italeri have announced their 2026 range of new items. This list includes all the planned items for release this year, so pricing and some images have yet to be announced. We will announce the updates as and when they become available.
Revell Releases February - May 2026
Revell have revealed that the following kits will be released in the next few months, including Books Nooks, Brick System Models and even the creative art flowers.
Tamiya New Item Announcements
Tamiya’s latest arrivals deliver a broad cross-section of modelling subjects, spanning bikes, cars, military and aircraft along with the all-important 2026 catalogue.
Shesto Family Announcements and Updates
Take a look at the latest announcements from Shesto. Shesto are the company behind the "Craft" brands of products.
Take a look through the latest releases from the world of Model Kit building. Please note that some items may already appear as out of stock, which reflects the demand for the first batch. If you're interested in any of these products, don't worry, we can usually reorder them for you.
Before You Go...
If you are interested in other areas of the hobby, or looking for a new past time, then why not check out one of our other publications. Published thougout the month at different intervals, these publications complament the breaking news behind these subjects, and bring you the latest news in one convienient place.
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