P2V Neptune

P2V Neptune

Lockheed P2V-7 by Hasegawa 1/72 scaleKit No. 897Cost: $22.50Decals: Three versions, all U.S. Navy (a P2V-7S of VP-19, and an SP-2H of VP-21, both in two-tone paint scheme of white over dark sea blue; and a second SP-2H of VP-21, in a paint scheme of overall dark sea...
P6M Seamaster

P6M Seamaster

Martin P6M Sea Master by Revell 1/136 scale Kit No. 8621 Cost: $17.00 Decals: One version – U.S. Navy (appears to be reprint of original kit markings) Comments: 1992 “History Makers” re-issue of original 1956 kit; raised panel lines and rivet detail,...
PBM-5 Mariner

PBM-5 Mariner

Martin PBM-5 Mariner by Revell 1/118 scale Kit No. 00006 Cost: $14.00 Decals: One version, U.S. Navy, Patrol Squadron 50 (VP-50); printed in Italy for Revell GmbH & Co. Comments: Engraved panel lines, raised rivet detail; Re-issue of Revell’s 1957 kit; new...
Percival Pembroke

Percival Pembroke

Percival Pembroke C.1 by Special Hobby 1/72 scale Cost: $34.00 Kit No. SH72105 Decals: Three versions, two with No. 60 Squadron, Royal Air Force; one for Levant Communications, by Aviprint Comments: Engraved panel lines, detailed cockpit and cabin interior, resin...
Pfalz D.IIIa

Pfalz D.IIIa

Pfalz D.IIIa by Eduard 1/48 scale Kit. No. 8046 Cost: $22.00 Decals: Two versions Comments: Engraved panel lines, complete engine, detailed cockpit; basic rigging diagram provided History The Pfalz D.IIIa, a sleek, rugged, but underpowered fighter appearing in the...
Phonix D. II

Phonix D. II

Phonix D. II by Special Hobby 1/72 scaleKit No. 48036Price: $32.00Decals: Two versionsComments: Choice of fuselages and vertical tails; photo-etch and resin details; film insert for instrument panel and clear film for windscreen History The Phonix series of scout...
Pilatus PC-6 Porter

Pilatus PC-6 Porter

Pilatus PC-6 Porter by Roden 1/48 scaleKit No. 440Retail: $43.00Decals: Three versions – all Air America (one fictional)Comments: Engraved panel lines, detailed cabin, optional position cabin doors, individually mounted propeller blades History The Pilatus PC-6...
Piper PA-47

Piper PA-47

Piper PA-47 “Piper Jet” by Amodel 1/72 scaleKit No. 72343Price: $36.99Decals: One pre-production versionComments: Engraved panel lines and recessed rivet detail; above average cockpit detail but no cabin parts whatsoever; part for cockpit windscreen may...
Piper Super Cub PA18

Piper Super Cub PA18

Piper Super Cub PA18 by Entex 1/48 scaleKit No. 8515SCost: $21.00Decals: One versionComments: Re-box of Bandai kit first released in 1973; separately mounted cowling with detailed flat 4-cylinder Lycoming engine; fair detail in the cockpit, including seating for pilot...