Nov 11, 2019 | Eduard, World War I
De Havilland DH. 2 by Eduard 1/72 scale Kit No. 7048 Cost: $12.00 Decals: Two versions: 1) DH.2 tail code 7851 of No. 32 Squadron, France 1916; 2) DH.2 of No. 14 Squadron (no tail code ), Palestine 1917 Comments: Detailed cockpit, Lewis gun, and rotary engine; choice...
Nov 21, 2016 | Blue Max, World War I
Halberstadt CI. II by Blue Max 1/48 scale Kit No. 633 Cost: $35.00 Decals: Two versions – Imperial German Air Service Comments: Limited run injection molded kit; Windsock Data File and scratchbuilding skill required; white metal detail parts for cockpit...
Mar 16, 2017 | Roden, World War I
Junkers D.1 by Roden 1/72 scale Kit No. 041 Cost: $12.00 Decals: Two versions for German Air Force, Western Front, 1918 Comments: Pros: Nicely corrugated surface detail; complete engine and detailed Spandau machine guns Cons: Instructions are vague as to precise...
Nov 21, 2016 | Eduard, World War I
Junkers J.1 ProfiPack by Eduard 1/72 scale Cost: $13.50 Comments: Superb detail, perfect decals, weight of top wing may require replacing main struts History In late 1916, the demand for a durable observation aircraft capable of performing ground attack missions led...
Nov 21, 2016 | Eduard, World War I
Pfalz D.III a by Eduard – Early Version Kit No. 8046 1/48 scale Cost: $20.00 Decals: Two versions Comments: Engraved panel lines; detailed cockpit; complete Mercedes engine History The Pfalz D.IIIa, a sleek, rugged, but underpowered fighter appearing in the last year...
Nov 21, 2016 | Airfix, World War I
Royal Aircraft Factory Reconnaissance Experimental 8 (R.E. 8) by Airfix 1/72 scale Kit No. 01076 Cost: $8.00 (original price: 79 cents) Decals: One version (original issue) – a subsequent re-issue under the Airfix “Vintage Aircraft” label, and...
Nov 7, 2016 | Aurora, Revell, World War I
Revell S.E.5a 1/48 scaleCost: $12.75Decals: Two versions – Royal Flying Corps and United States Air ServiceComments: Ex-Aurora kit with raised panel lines; main challenge is painting and rigging; recommend aftermarket decals and detail parts for cockpit History...
Jun 19, 2021 | Flashback, World War I
Siemens-Schuckert D.III by Flashback 1/48 scaleKit No. KLH: 89-18Cost: $34.00Decals: Two versions – German Imperial Air Service and Swiss Air ForceComments: Re-issue of Eduard kit with resin and photo-etched details; engraved panel lines History The Siemens Schuckert...
Nov 7, 2016 | Amodel, World War I
Spad S.A. 2 by Amodel 1/72 scaleKit No. 7260Cost:$12.00Decals: One versionComments: Short run kit; interesting historical subject; poor fit; multiple small and fragile parts; scratchbuilding skill required History The Spad S.A. 2 was an unusual scout/fighter of World...
