Model Kits
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Metro Hobbies Supports the 48 Hour Challenge for Models for Heroes
We’re strong believers in the benefits of creativity, community, and craftsmanship. That’s why we are continuing to support the 48 Hour Challenge, a fantastic annual event that unites scale modelers from around the world in support of Models for Heroes—a charity dedicated to improving the mental health of veterans, active service members, and first responders through the therapeutic benefits of model building. What is the 48 Hour Group Build Challenge? The 48-48 Challenge is a unique and inclusive online group build... -
Hong Kong Models 1/32 A-20G Havoc/Boston has landed in Metro Hobbies!
IT HAS FINALLY LANDED - The 1/32 A-20G Havoc is here! Hong Kong Model's latest addition to their classic 1/32 warbird range is a kit that has been long awaited since rumours first circulated a decade ago. The Douglas A-20 Havoc (or Boston as it is known in RAF/Commonwealth service) is a successful light attack bomber design that has seen extensive service in all theatres during World War 2. Hong Kong Models 1/32 kit is the first in the scale,... -
The Golden Age of large scale Supermarine Spitfire Model Kits
If there ever was a great time to be a modeller of what could be the most iconic aircraft of the Second World War, it is now. The Supermarine Spitfire, Reginald Mitchell's sleek, sharklike hunter of the skies, and what "The Few" flew along with Hawker Hurricane to save Great Britain from its darkest hours - is now well represented in all the major scales in fine, high-quality plastic model form. And the modelling world couldn't be happier. Here we have... -
Model Kit Arrivals - The Kotare 1/32 Supermarine Spitfire Mk1a Mid kit is here!
The first Kotare Spitfire is here! Many had thought the closing of the mighty Wingnut Wings model company meant an end to all their planned future releases. This was proven wrong by Border Models releasing the 1/32 Lancaster, and now New Zealand company Kotare has taken on the opportunity to release the planned Spitfire Mk1 family - and the first kit, the Mk1a mid model, is here! The Spitfire does not need no introduction, but maybe a lot are asking why...