NEO Scale Models has announced the immediate availability of the newly released 1979-81 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am and Fiat Dino Spider 2000. Shown above in black (also available in gold), the Trans Am featured open T-tops. The Fiat features convertible (cabrio) top down and is also offered in light metallic blue. For North American availability contact Truck Stop Models. [posted 04/17/2014]

Jens Jahn announces new additions to his expanding line of 3D printed North American prototype models. Shown above are 1972 Chevrolet Impala Coupe, 2002-13 Chevy Express Cargo van. 1993-97 Dodge Intrepid, 2004 Ford Bronco Concept, 2006-13 Chevy Avalanche, 1971 Buick GSX, and 1967-70 Mercury Cougar. [posted 04/11/2014]

Ralph Ratcliffe Models announces the immediate availability of a new resin Ward LaFrance fire pumper body kit, a superb body with fine diamond plate detail and photo-etch detail set. The kit has a separate hose load, a supply line with a 'humat' valve, grab rails, inlets/discharges, and a rear light bar. This body is an exact replica of the body used on the famous "Engine 51" from the TV show "Emergency". It's now available from the Ralph Ratcliffe Models website catalog. The price is $22.00, an exceptional value for a kit that has 16 parts and this unprecedented level of detail. This body is designed to mate up with their Ward LaFrance P-80 Ambassador cab kit. [posted 04/01/2014]

Athearn has announced a new production run of 23' container chassis representing a sliding suspension model for transporting 20' containers in the paint schemes shown above. Each paint scheme is packed two per package with different unit numbers as shown. Delivery expected in November 2014. [posted 04/01/2014]