Jun 7, 2019 | Civil Aviation, Coming of the Jet
Avro Canada C102 Jetliner by F-RSIN 1/144 scaleKit No. FR14032Price: $75.00 @ Aviation MegastoreDecals: One version – Avro Canada prototypeComments: Limited run resin kit; detailed engine nacelles, crude landing gear; not for the impatient — be prepared to...
Dec 16, 2016 | Cold War, Coming of the Jet, Heller, World War II
De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire by Heller 1/72 scale Kit No. 221 Cost: $9.99 Decals: Two versions Comments: Old kit, basic cockpit, raised panel lines, simple construction; minor fit issues with canopy History Originally named the “Spider Crab,” the De...
Nov 7, 2016 | Coming of the Jet, MPM/CMK
McDonnell FH-1 Phantom by MPM/CMK 1/72 scale Kit No. 72015 Cost: $30.00 (Limited Run, Out of Production) Decals: Two versions – U.S. Navy, U.S. Marines Comments: Hard plastic, engraved panel lines, basic cockpit, vacuform canopy, some scratchbuilding or...
Nov 8, 2016 | Coming of the Jet, Golden Age, Special Hobby, World War II
Heinkel He 178 V2 by Special Hobby 1/72 scaleKit No. SH 72192Cost: $19.99Decals: One versionComments: Re-release of Condor/MPM kit, with modifications; engraved panel lines; resin inserts for wheel wells; photo etch details (instrument panel, rudder pedals, fence for...
Dec 16, 2016 | Coming of the Jet, Eduard, World War II
Heinkel He 280 by Eduard 1/48 scaleKit No. 8049Cost: $30.00Decals: Two versions for pre-production Luftwaffe aircraft, dated 1941 and 1943Comments: Engraved panel lines; resin wheels and pilot’s seat; photo etch details for cockpit (seat straps, instrument...
Dec 2, 2016 | Coming of the Jet, Dragon/DML, World War II
Messerschmitt P.1101 by Dragon/DML 1/72 scale Kit No. 5013 Decals: Two versions – Luftwaffe 1945 Comments: Engraved panel lines, includes jet engine, photo-etch details for cockpit and radio aerial, Ruhrstall X-4 air-to-air missiles History The Messerschmitt...
Dec 16, 2016 | Coming of the Jet, Novo, World War II
Gloster E.28/39 Pioneer by Novo 1/72 scale Kit No. F174 Cost: $6.00 Decals: One version – Royal Air Force Comments: Neat little kit for a quick weekend build; historical interest; separately molded ailerons, elevator flaps and rudder; raised panel lines. Ex-Frog...
Dec 16, 2016 | Amodel, Coming of the Jet, World War II
Bell P-59 Airacomet by Amodel 1/72 scale Cost: $22.00 Decals: Five versions ( 4 U.S. Air Force; 1 U.S. Naval Air Training Center) Comments: Finely engraved panel lines; complex fuselage construction; some parts not to scale History The Bell P-59 Airacomet has a unique...
Dec 2, 2016 | Cold War, Coming of the Jet, Korea, Monogram, World War II
Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star by Monogram 1/48 scaleKit No. 5428Cost: $15.00Decals: One version – United States Air ForceComments: Raised panel lines; first released 1977; detailed cockpit with option for open or closed canopy; detailed gun bay and wheel wells;...
