Nov 21, 2016 | Cold War, Korea, MPC, Vietnam, World War II
A-26C Invader by MPC 1/72 scale Cost: $9.00 Decals: Three versions (2 for USAF Korean War, 1 for USAAF World War II) Comments: Rivets complicate decal adhesion; Nose weight essential History When designers Ed Heinemann and Robert Donovan began developing the A-26...
Nov 9, 2016 | Airfix, Civil Aviation, Golden Age, Minicraft, World War II
Boeing Model 314 by Minicraft 1/144 scale Kit No. 14503 Cost: $15.00 Decals: One version – the Dixie Clipper Comments: Re-issue of Airfix kit, decals do not include U.S. flag History The Boeing 314 took its maiden flight on June 7, 1938, and was perhaps the most...
Dec 16, 2016 | Frog, Novo, World War II
Bristol Beaufighter Mk. X by Novo/Frog 1/72 scale Cost: $12.00 Kit No. Unknown Decals: Comments: History The Bristol Beaufighter was designed from the Bristol Beaufort, a twin-engine medium bomber. The Beaufighter prototype first flew less than two months before the...
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...
Sep 7, 2024 | Revell-Germany, World War II
Dornier Do 17 Z-10 by Revell 1/72 scaleKit No. 03933Retail: $30.00Decals: Two versions – both LuftwaffeComments: Re-issue of ICM kit, engraved panel lines, highly detailed cockpit, landing gear and engines History The Dornier Do 17 began life as a rapid...
Sep 4, 2017 | Airfix, World War II
Hawker Hurricane Mk. I by Airfix 1/72 scale Kit No. A01010 Cost: $9.99 Decals: One version (No. 85 Squadron, RAF: Lille, France, 1940) Comments: New tooling, engraved panel lines, optional position landing gear History The Hawker Hurricane flew for the first time on...
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...
Nov 8, 2016 | Golden Age, ICM, World War II
Polikarpov I-16 Type 24 by ICM 1/72 scale Kit No. 72071 Cost: $10.00 Decals: Nine versions – all Soviet Air Force (VVS) World War II Comments: Fine engraved panel lines; good cockpit with separate seat, rudder pedals, control stick, raised detail on instrument...
