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BraZ Restock and New Releases

Posted on August 14, 2015 by russ@AHS

Yesterday we received a large shipment from BraZ, restocking many of the more popular older resin sets, and stocking many of their newer sets.   We also took the opportunity to re-number the BraZ items to the part numbers used … Continue reading →

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Finally ! The Italeri 1/144 Scale ATR.42 is here

Posted on August 13, 2015 by russ@AHS

Italeri’s plans to release a 1/144 scale ATR.42 were first made known about two years ago (maybe longer)?  The wait is finally over, and the kit is now available. Kit ITA-1801 has been released as a series 500, with a decal … Continue reading →

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ExtraTech Restock and New Releases

Posted on August 11, 2015 by russ@AHS

We have an order in with ExtraTech for their recently released 1/144 scale etch brass detail sets, and to restock some that we have recently run out of.  And, some good news – due to the US $$ to Euro … Continue reading →

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Flying Colors Restock and New Releases

Posted on August 10, 2015 by russ@AHS

We have received a large restock order from Flying Colors.   Notable is a re-release of their popular MD80 Detail Decal (FC44-038), and two new detail sets for the Boeing 707-320B/C (FC44-054C and FC44-054G). The MD80 set includes cockpit and … Continue reading →

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New Product Line – Decals by Thunderbird Models

Posted on August 10, 2015 by russ@AHS

Update – They’re here !! We have just placed our first order with Thunderbird Models, who have acquired and started to resume production of the Whiskey Jack airliner decal series.  The first 11 decals – 2 in 1/144 scale and … Continue reading →

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In Memorium: Clint Groves

Posted on July 3, 2015 by russ@AHS

Earlier today I received the following message from Henry Tenby, that Clint Groves, founder of ATP Airliners America passed away on June 30th 2015.  Clint at ATP, along with the Steve Mason at Victor66, were the original mail order sources for … Continue reading →

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Die Cast Collection Sale

Posted on June 30, 2015 by russ@AHS

I have been commissioned by the widow of a good friend to help her sell a fairly substantial part of her late husband’s 1/400 scale diecast model collection.  I think I have added over 100 ‘new’ (actually, most quite old) diecasts … Continue reading →

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Hasegawa 1/200 Boeing 787-900 Kit is here!

Posted on June 13, 2015 by russ@AHS

The previously announced Hasegawa 1/200 scale Boeing 787-900 kit, with All Nippon markings, is in stock and ready to ship. Look for item number HAS-10721 in our estore.

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Airfix 03171 Vickers Vanguard kit is in stock

Posted on June 12, 2015 by russ@AHS

Airfix has re-released their 1/144 scale Vickers Vanguard kit, and it is in stock at AHS.  It has been released with decals for BEA’s iconic ‘Red Square’ livery and with Invicta International markings.  It is kit AFX-03171. This was always … Continue reading →

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eStore Security Update

Posted on May 11, 2015 by russ@AHS

I have just been advised by Volusion, the ISP that supports and hosts the AHS estore, that they are upgrading the TLS security all such websites by June 30th 2015. See here for full details. What does it mean for you, … Continue reading →

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