Nov 21, 2016 | Cold War, Korea, MPC, Vietnam, World War II
A-26C Invader by MPC 1/72 scaleCost: $9.00Decals: 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 Invader...
Nov 9, 2016 | Airfix, Civil Aviation, Golden Age, Minicraft, World War II
Boeing Model 314 by Minicraft 1/144 scaleKit No. 14503Cost: $15.00Decals: One version – the Dixie ClipperComments: 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 famous...
Dec 22, 2025 | Airfix, World War II
Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation CA-13 Boomerang by Airfix 1/72 scale Kit No. 02099 Retail: $15.00 Decals: Two versions, both Royal Australian Air Force Comments: Raised panel lines and rivet detail, includes engine assembly and pilot figure History The CAC...
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...
