F-100 Super Sabre

F-100 Super Sabre

North American F-100 Super Sabre by Revell 1/72 scale Kit No. 04604 Cost: $15.00 Decals: Two versions – USAF, 1958; French Armee de l’Air, 1972 Comments: Re-box of  sought-after 1982 Esci kit History The F-100 took its maiden flight on May 25, 1953. Although designed...
F-102 Delta Dagger

F-102 Delta Dagger

Convair F-102A Delta Dagger 1/72 scaleKit No. 00891Price: $30.00Decals: Two versions – Connecticut and Pennsylvania Air National Guard, both circa 1971Comments: Raised panel lines and rivet detail, basic cockpit with instrument panel decals, single-piece canopy,...
F-117 Nighthawk

F-117 Nighthawk

Lockheed Martin F-117A Nighthawk by Hasegawa 1/72 scale Kit NO. 00531 Cost: $15.00 Decals: Two versions – both USAF Comments: Great kit for a quick build of the Stealth Fighter History The F-117 Nighthawk was developed under great secrecy for the U.S. Air Force...
General Dynamics FB-111 Aardvark

General Dynamics FB-111 Aardvark

General Dynamics FB-111 Aardvark by Hasegawa 1/72 scaleKit No. K35: 1800Price: $39.99Decals: Three versions, all USAFComments: Engraved panel lines, detailed cockpit (instrument panel decals) separate leading and trailing edge slats for wings, option for four...
Focke Wulf Ta 154 “Moskito”

Focke Wulf Ta 154 “Moskito”

Focke-Wulf Ta154A-0 by Hasegawa 1/72 scale Kit No. 51216 Cost: $22.00 Decals: One version Comments: Plywood night fighter; excellent exterior detail includes engraved panel lines History The story of the Focke-Wulf Ta154’s development is a fascinating mix of...
Kawanishi Type 94 E7K1

Kawanishi Type 94 E7K1

Kawanishi Type 94 “Alf” by Hasegawa 1/72 scale Kit No. JS-055:250 Cost: $15.00 Decals: One version – Imperial Japanese Navy Comments: Older kit; raised panel lines; early World War II Japanese reconnaisance seaplane History In 1932 the Imperial...
Kawasaki T-4

Kawasaki T-4

Kawasaki T-4 J.A.S.D.F. by Hasegawa 1/72 scale Kit No. 00442 Cost: $12.00 Decals: One version – Japanese Air Self-Defense Force Comments: Engraved panel lines, flush rivets, two-piece canopy, external stores limited to drop tanks History The prototype XT-4 took...
Dassault Mirage F.1C

Dassault Mirage F.1C

Mirage F. 1C by Hasegawa 1/72 scale Kit No. D18 Cost: $12.00 Decals: Two versions Comments: Crisply detailed French fighter of the 1970’s and 80’s History The Mirage F.1 succeeded the extremely effective Mirage III/5 jet fighter series. The prototype F.1...
Dassault Mirage F.1C

Dassault Mirage F.1C

Dassault Mirage F.1C by Hasegawa 1/72 scale Kit No. D18 (alternately 018: 500) Cost: $6.00 (circa 1984) Decals: Three versions – 1) F.1C of E.C.1/5 VENDEE, based at Solenzara BA (the only version with the refueling probe); 2) F.1C of E.C. 1/12...