Ralph Ratcliffe Models has introduced a new resin kit to build a tanker trailer used for transporting acid and other corrosive liquids. This new kit features 31 individual parts. Shown above are photos of a finished model and the individual kit components. [posted 08/23/2014]

Also new are additional styles of 1/87 scale truck fuel tanks and two hole disc type trailer wheel/tire sets. Cast in resin, new styles include round fuel tanks (no steps) and round fuel tanks with steps. Fuel tanks and battery boxes are now available separately or in a set including all styles. Check the Ralph Ratcliffe Models web site for ordering information and more details. [posted 08/23/2014]

Lonestar Models has released six new truck tractor owner-operator decal sets (shown above installed) that complements their 40' Trailmobile flatbed trailer kits. Each set includes accurate company door logos, permit data, unit numbers, and where applicable, trailer bulkhead decals and trailer unit numbers. Available for immediate shipment are sets for:

Ace Doran Rigging & Hauling
B&P Motor Express
C&H Transportation
Hill & Hill Truck Line
International Transport
Melton Truck Lines

Immediate availability at Zycon Models, Masterbilt Models, and available from any Walthers dealer. [posted 08/21/2014]

Lonestar Models also celebrates the launch of a newly revised and updated web site with the immediate availability of their Trailmobile 40' flatbed trailer kits and Wilson 43' grain trailer kits (shown above). The flatbed kits feature all new Trailmobile decal artwork that is a marked improvement over the previous kit decals. Also offered are new colors for the grain trailer tarp accessory; colors now include the previously offered black and blue as well as new red, orange, and silver gray colors. Check the new Lonestar Models web site for more details. [posted 08/21/2014]

Masterbilt Models is offering special packaging and "fleet pricing" for Lonestar Models' new owner-operator truck tractor decals. Available in packs of 3 or 5 decal sets of the same company. Check the Masterbilt Models web site for details. [posted 08/21/2014]

Masterbilt Models is also offering Lonestar Models' Wilson 43' Pacesetter grain trailer kits with your choice of tarp color (choose from black, blue, red, orange, or silver gray [not shown above]) and all new decal artwork. Check the Masterbilt Models web site for details. [posted 08/21/2014]

Classic Metal Works has announced a new variant of their excellent '41/'46 Chevrolet pickup truck as a tow truck. Shown above in Sinclair livery, the model will also be available in Texaco and MobilGas paint schemes. [posted 08/06/2014]

Athearn has announced new production runs of the popular yard tractor in six different paint schemes with two different unit numbers for each. Delivery is scheduled for March 2015. [posted 08/06/2014]

Athearn has announced a new production run of their 40' corrugated ocean containers packaged in sets of three in the four paint schemes shown above. Delivery is scheduled for March 2015. [posted 08/06/2014]