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NEW RELEASE FROM VOODOOFX

Voodoofx, Roberts Engineering & R Fox Electronics are proud to release The Space Fighter II electronics lighting kit. Designed and fit tested, the kit comes with everything you will need to light the model. It is a 100% LED system on a circuit board and resistors for cool running and longer longevity. It features engine lights and cockpit lighting (On lighting only). This kit does require electronic skills/ electronic experience is required.

The kit includes:

  • 1 PRO 4 Driver Board
  • Shrink Tubing / Wire /4-Leds
  • 9 Volts Battery Snap / On/Off Switch
  • Full Instructions and access to the Customer Support Line

    Price is $ 24.99 USD (~$ 25.88 CAN/€ 19.85 EUR ). For more information, or to order, please visit the VooDooFX website. 07/2010



  • MODEL KIT APP FOR iPHONE AND iPOD TOUCH

    Model Kit is a set of calculation tools designed for scale model builders, model-railroad enthusiasts, scratch-builders, or anyone else who needs to quickly and easily convert between measurements in different scales, figure out the scale of a model or model part, or perform other modeling-related calculations.

    Model Kit for iPhone® and iPod touch® (with iOS 3.1 or higher) is available on the App Store for $4.99USD. For more information, or to order, please visit the KarimNassar.com website. 07/2010



    1/1000 REFIT CONVERSIONS FROM VA MINIS

    New from VA Miniatures are two conversions for the 1/1000 Polar Lights refit Enterprise: a saucer mounted shuttle bay and an underside-mounted torpedo bay.

    These are available direct from VA Miniatures and from Federation Models. For more information, or to order, please eMail VA Miniatures. 06/2010


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    EXERCISES IN IMAGINATION AND SCARTCBUILDING

    Sci-Fi and Fantasy Modeller is pleased to announce the second title in their SF Master Modeller Library book series.: Exercises in Imagination and Scratchbuilding.

    Published in June and penned by Sci-Fi & Fantasy Modeller regular Andy Pearson, this book is bursting at the seams with techniques and projects to fire your imagination, and is packed with inspiring photography that will have you heading for the workbench.

    Andy has really let his imagination run riot in this unique book, showing you how to create stunning vehicles, incredible craft and exotic settings from the most mundane objects, and how to detail, paint and weather them for a super-convincing finish. Exercises in Imagination and Scratchbuilding is an essential title every serious sci-fi and fantasy modeller will want to add to their booskshelves.

    Exercises in Imagination and Scratchbuilding will available from Starship MOdeler or direct from the publisher. Price is £ 14.99 GBP (~$ 22.25 USD/ $ 22.85 CAN/€ 17.95 EUR ). For more information, or to order, please visit the Sci-Fi and Fantasy Modeller website. 06/2010



    BRING YOUR PROJECT IDEAS TO LIFE!

    Learn to sketch out ideas and get projects out of your head and on the road to becoming a reality. Whether you want to build something you can hold in your hand or a 3D object that exists only inside a computer, this is the complete reference for making accurate plans and construction patterns for your next project.

    Discover how to:

    • Create your own blueprints.
    • Work from photographs and other reference materials.
    • Get started making drawings using a computer.

    The revised and expanded second edition now features over 300 pages and more than 230 illustrations, plus a new introduction as well as a complete Glossary and Index.

    This book will be available from StarshipModeler or direct from ModelersNotebook.com. Price $ 34.95 USD (~$ 35.98 CAN/€ 28.27 EUR ). For more information, or to order, please visit the The Modelers Notebook website. 06/2010



    BULLDOG IN 1/100

    New from Khurasan Miniatures is the Tribal-class DPLS, a 15mm (1/100) scale model with a wingspan of 6.5"/ 170mm, It may be assembled in a number or different configurations. It has a flight stand and landing gear that can be depicted either up or down, and the vessel can be removed from the flight stand. It also comes with the standard cargo pod which is used when the vessel operates as a dropship or freighter, and this can be attached or left off. The flight stand plugs into the cargo pod, and the cargo pod plugs into the vessel. Or the cargo pod can be removed and the flight stand plugged directly into the vessel. The exit ramp can also be depicted opened or closed.

    Price is $ 69.95 USD (~$ 71.77 CAN/€ 56.75 EUR ). For more information, or to order, please visit the Khurasan Miniatures website. 06/2010



    PROTECTOR, THIS IS THE COMMANDER!

    Voodoofx & Roberts Engineering have designed the ultimate electronics kit. VOXLK-1 gives all the parts to light up your VOX Communicator in one custom designed lighting package. The hardware, including battery system, fits all inside the model kit with minimal modification!

    The kit includes a 3 port circuit board(TESTED), hook up wire, 2 coin cell batteries, 1 battery holder, ON/Off switch, clear acrylic lens, specialized diffusion material, and full instructions. It features a random light generator for 'plasma effect'.

    Price is $ 49.99 USD (~$ 52.19 CAN/€ 47.71 EUR ). For more information, or to order, please visit the VooDoo FX website. 09/1901


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    DRESS UP THAT VIPER

    JT Graphics have released new decals with alternate markings for your Moebius Viper Mk 2:

    JTG-MM01-B, BK, G, R, O or P Viper Mk II  Stripes: This sheet contains Alternate stripe colors. You choose from Black, Blue, Green, Orange or Purple. Kill markings from both the series and earlier Cylon War are included. Red stripes are available upon request.

    JTG-MM01-A Viper Mk II - Markings: This sheet contains alternate marking for the Mk II Viper from the Re-Imagined Battlestar Galactica. It contains all of the different Viper Squadron logos seen in the show as well as all pilot names. There are also a full range of numbers and letters, enabling you to create your own name and registry.

    Price for either set is $ 10.00 USD (~$ 10.35 CAN/€ 8.45 EUR ). For more information, or to order, please visit the JT-Graphics website. 09/1901



    PEGASUS MARTIAN

    Pegasus' new 1/8 scale model kit of the Martian figure figure from the classic 53 sci-fi movie The War of the Worlds will be arriving at hobby retailers shortly. Created using images provided by Paramount Pictures of the original on-set studio prop, the kit comes with (2two ) sets of arms for multiple pose options and a detailed logo display base.

    Expected MSRP is $ 27.99 USD (~$ 29.23 CAN/€ 23.35 EUR ). For more information, or to order, please visit the Pegasus Hobbies website. 08/1901



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