Welcome to the model kit, tool and book, list and review page

Here you will find a listing by maufacturer of kits, tools, books and other misc items either directly pertaining to the IDF or which can be used to build an IDF model, figure or diorama. The lists are subdivided by category; Models ( including resin, plastic and PE), tools and books( including magazines). please contact us for format and required information for writing a review. Directly below is the latest news.

Model news

Legends (NEW)

In the modelling category Legends continues its march into the second place slot of most IDF kits produced. Legends has released photos of its latest kit the IDF Namer. A Merkava based repair vehicle likely to replace the Ma113 fitter in IDF service.

Pre release pictures

http://www.www-legend.co.kr/main.htm

Panzeshoppe

Panzershoppe has announced the release of a full resin Gaz-69 kit from MK models retailing at 65.00$ US . The IDF captured nad used small numbers of this soviet jeep.one may also attempt to make the egyptian 'babycarriage' ATGM unit for more info see PAnzershopes site at

http://www.panzershop.cz/inshop/

Blast

Blast also continuues to release resin specifically on the IDF as well general sets which can be used to enhance IDF kits. their latest release of stowage for the M3 halftrack #BL35061 is a pefect example. There are also thier recent releases of two types of Nagman boxes for the M113 numbers BL35056 and 35053. look for some in depth reviews coming soon, in the mean time check them out here

http://www.blast-models.com/

AEF Designs (NEW)

AEF Designs will be releasing a new M577 kit with interior and exterior parts. the kit will have a cast 1 piece lower hull wich leaves you with no joint after pputting on the extended top. This kit will include some of AEFs nice PE as well

M577Pre production photos

HAWK Master photos

http://aefdesigns.com/

Books & Magazines

Mouse House Enterprises

These guys are re-releaing what is possibly the best general test and photo book On the IDF. The book has also been updated and corrected a bit. If you didn't get it first time around don't miss out on it. To order check out hte link below.

http://www.mheaust.com.au/MHE/Books/IDF1.htm