Border Model June 2026 Releases and Upcoming Kit Preview

Border Model continues to build momentum in the scale modeling industry with a growing lineup of recent releases entering the June 2026 retail cycle, alongside a strong slate of upcoming kits and in-development projects. Known for pushing boundaries with large-scale subjects, full interior kits, and innovative engineering, Border Model’s latest offerings reinforce its reputation for detail, creativity, and unique subject selection.

June 2026 Releases (Current Availability Cycle)

While Border Model does not always release kits on a strict monthly schedule, several major late-2025 and early-2026 releases are now arriving widely in distribution channels and hitting store shelves in June 2026, making them the focus of this release cycle.

Featured Recent Releases:

• M4A1 Sherman Late Production (1/35 scale, Kit No. BT-056)
  A highly detailed WWII Allied tank featuring refined molding, accurate late-war production details, and options for customization.
• Merkava Mk.2 with Full Interior & Workable Tracks (1/35 scale, Kit No. BT-055)
  One of Border Model’s flagship kits, offering a complete interior build including crew compartments and mechanical detail, plus fully workable tracks for enhanced realism.
• StuG III Ausf. G Early Production with Full Interior (1/35 scale, Kit No. BT-052)
  A highly detailed German assault gun kit with full interior, providing advanced modelers a comprehensive build experience.
• 7.5cm PaK 40 Anti-Tank Gun with Winter Crew (1/35 scale, Kit No. BT-051)
  A combination artillery and figure set featuring dynamic crew poses and detailed weapon components, ideal for winter dioramas.
• IJN Heavy Cruiser Takao (1/350 scale, Kit No. BS-005)
  A large-scale naval kit with integrated detailing and optional upgrade features, expanding Border Model’s growing ship lineup.

These releases highlight Border Model’s continued focus on full-detail kits, hybrid engineering approaches, and subject diversity, spanning armor, artillery, and naval subjects.

Key Features of Border Model Kits

Across its 2026 lineup, Border Model maintains several defining characteristics:

• Full interior engineering in many armor kits, allowing complete internal builds
• Use of multi-material components, including plastic, photo-etch, and occasional metal parts
• Advanced detailing such as workable tracks and highly detailed suspension systems
• A growing emphasis on large-scale and premium presentation kits

This approach positions Border Model as a leading choice for advanced builders seeking complex, high-detail projects.

Upcoming Releases and Future Projects

Looking ahead, Border Model has several confirmed and previewed kits planned for late 2026 and beyond, continuing expansion across multiple categories.

Upcoming Aircraft Releases:

• P-51D Mustang (1/35 scale, Kit No. BF015)
  A highly anticipated aircraft kit featuring pre-colored parts, photo-etch details, and multiple marking options, as well as a fully detailed engine and internal structures.
• Continued development of large-scale WWII aircraft kits, building on previous releases like the Heinkel He 111 and Focke-Wulf series.

Future Armor and Vehicle Kits:

• Pz.Bef.Wg. III Ausf. K with Schürzen (1/35 scale)
  A command tank variant expanding Border Model’s WWII German armor lineup, with added external armor details.
• PLA ZTZ-100 Main Battle Tank (1/35 scale, Kit No. BN-001)
  A modern subject representing next-generation armor, reflecting Border Model’s move into contemporary military themes.
• Expansion of Stryker vehicle series (1/72 scale)
  Including reconnaissance and command variants, broadening the company’s smaller-scale offerings.

Naval and Specialty Kits:

• IJN Battleship Kongo (1/350 scale, Kit No. BS-006)
  A major capital ship model continuing Border Model’s naval expansion with detailed superstructure and armament.
• Additional large-scale ship projects expected to complement Takao and Yamato-class releases

A Growing Trend Toward Innovation

Border Model’s recent and upcoming lineup reflects a broader trend in the hobby industry toward:

• Higher complexity kits with full interior builds
• Blending traditional modeling with engineering-focused assembly techniques
• Increased interest in large-scale armor and aircraft models

The introduction of kits with pre-colored or pre-finished components—such as the upcoming P-51D—also signals experimentation with new approaches aimed at broadening appeal while retaining detail depth.

Availability Through AFV Hobby Hub

AFV Hobby Hub will offer Border Model’s June 2026 releases and upcoming kits through:

• Wholesale distribution to retailers nationwide
• Direct retail sales at AFVHobbyHub.com

Customers can expect:

• Fast domestic shipping
• Reliable restocks and pre-order options
• Access to both current releases and future arrivals