1:72 Mercier tank

Right after the release of ResinLab's 1:35^th scale Mercier tank, here it comes now its 1:72^nd scale version under Minairons ownership.

Model itself is even simpler to build than its larger sister, because it consists of just five parts - main hull, both tracks as well as MGs (which don't show at the image above, BTW). The larger parts are resin cast while the smaller ones are hard plastic.

1:35 Mercier tank

Our partner company ResinLab (which is the brand our usual resin caster is behind) has recently released a new 1:35^th scale Spanish Civil War AFV - the rare, ill-known Mercier tank, also sometimes known as Aragon tank - and we at Minairons are going to stock it on a permanent basis,

Model itself is quite easy to build, because it consists of just seven pieces - main hull, both tracks, hatchets and MGs. The larger parts are resin cast while the smaller ones are 3D printed.

A 1:72^nd version of it is also coming soon.

1:100 Chevrolet truck

I'm happy to share our latest SCW model kit - the 1937 Chevrolet 1.5 ton truck, now in 1:100^th scale!

Model itself consists of three DLP 3D-printed parts comprising main hull, cabin roof and optional canvas top, complemented by two hard plastic fore wheels. Some assembly is still required, then.

Japanese warship preview

Minairons' upcoming Age of Sail model kit will be the Atakebune, a fearsome Japanese warship widely used during the convulse Sengoku Jidai and early Edo periods. Atakebunes can be considered floating fortresses rather than true, seaworthy warships, so they were used mainly in coastal actions. Although provided with sails, they were actually powered by oars in combat - and we're going to foresee both propulsion methods, as it can be seen below.

Model itself will consist of a hull main part, which is going to be resin cast, complemented by a number of optional accessories such as two alternative deck housings, both sitting and standing masts, and two oar rows. This will allow eventual users to personalize to taste their ships, as well as giving to them either a seafaring or fighting configuration.

For instance, here you have two alternative propulsion configurations using the same on-deck housing.

We expect to release the Atakebune at some point this Summer.

New Schneider 70/16 Mountain Gun

I've just released a new artillery piece for 1:72^nd scale Spanish Civil War gaming - the ubiquitous Schneider 70/16 mountain gun. Despite its obsolescence by the outbreak of war, this light gun was intensively used by both sides on virtually all fronts.

Gun model itself is quite simple actually, for it consists of just three parts, as it can be seen in the picture above - thanks to being produced as a DLP 3D-printed model kit, so requiring very little assembly.

1:144 Messerschmitt Me-262

I'm pleased to share a further 1:144^th scale aircraft model release; now the iconic Messerschmitt Me-262, the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft.

Just as previous models in this range, our Me-262 is born thanks to the co-operation with Plane Printer designer via Patreon. It retails in box as a single piece DLP 3D-printed miniature, so requiring no assembly at all. Here's where it can be found: Minairons website's Me-262 page.

Ancien Régime to Empire: French ensigns

I'm pleased to share a new bunch of naval flags in 1:600^th scale - this time, devoted to France and their evolution from Louis XIV period to the 1^st Empire.

The new sheets comprise ensigns for 17^th-18^th centuries merchant ships, for an early Revolutionary man-of-war and lastly the flag set of French Navy between 1794 and 1815.

1:100 Ford AA pickup van

It is available now the 1:100^th scale version of our Ford AA pickup van, as a DLP 3D-printed model.

This new version is even simpler than its 1:72^nd scale counterpart, because it consists of just 2 parts - main body and cab roof.

Edited as of 19/06/2024: even simpler now, for it requires no assembly at all! Printed in one single part.