Kit Previews J – O
SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1/GR.3
Entering service in 1973, the Jaguar served Britain and France for over 30 years as a nuclear-capable precision strike aircraft and trainer. It last known combat was during the 1991 Gulf War during the RAF’s Operation Granby.
Chengdu J-20
Work began on China’s J-20 stealth fighter in 2002, and it first flew on January 11, 2011. Flight testing at Chengdu Aerospace facility, adjacent the City of Chengdu (population 7.8 million) led to security problems and unauthorized smartphone photos of the J-20 on the Internet. Initially taking them down as fast as they were posted, the Chinese government realized the propaganda value and now allows them to remain.
Junkers D.1
Derisively referred to as a “tin donkey” by famed ace Hermann Goering, the Junkers D.1 was a late World War I aircraft that was also the first all-metal, cantilever design, monoplane fighter in the world. Roden’s 1/72 kit features realistic corrugated surfaces and a complete Mercedes engine.
Junkers G.24
Junkers G-24 by Revell Germany 1/72 scale Kit No. 4299 Cost: $25.00 Decals: One version - Swedish commercial airliner Comments: Early passenger-carrying seaplane; detailed exterior History The famous Junkers G-24 was among the pioneer aircraft of civil aviation....
Junkers G.38
Junkers G 38 by Revell-Germany 1/144 scale Kit No. 4203 Cost: $25.00 Decals: One version - Lufthansa Comments: Corrugated wing and fuselage surfaces; separately molded control surfaces for wings History The Junkers G 38 was a large four-engined airliner and transport...
Junkers Ju88 A-4
Junkers Ju88 A-4 by Revell-Germany 1/72 scale Kit No. RG 4672 Cost: $23.39 at www.squadron.com Decals: Two versions Comments: New tooling, engraved panel lines, highly detailed cockpit, multi-part canopy History The Junkers Ju 88 was a World War II twin-engine,...
Junkers Ju 88 C-6 Nightfighter
Junkers Ju 88 C-6 Nightfighter by Revell-Germany 1/72 scale Kit No. H-165 Cost: $18.00 Decals: One version - Luftwaffe (unspecified unit) Comments: Vintage kit; raised panel lines; optional position landing gear; removable cowlings reveal engine detail; basic cockpit...
Kawanishi Type 93 K5Y1
Kawanishi Type 93 Advanced Trainer K5Y1 by Otaki 1/48 scale Kit No. OT2-8-250 Cost: $12.00 Decals: Two versions Comments: Advanced Japanese Naval trainer of the 1930's; molded in a striking orange; wire provided for rigging History The prototype K5Y1 trainer was built...
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 Japanese Navy sought a...
Kawanishi H6K5-L
The Kawanishi H6K flying boat (Allied code name “Mavis”) was a long range maritime patrol aircraft flown by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during World War II, which doubled as a bomber and transport. It originated with a 1934 IJN 8-Shi Large Flying Boat specification, calling for a four-engined flying boat with a monoplane design, a range of 2500 nautical miles and a cruising speed of 120 knots, or 138 mph — superior to that of the Sikorsky S-42.
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
During the final months of World War II, Kawasaki’s Ki-45 Toryu (Allied code name “Nick”) was the Imperial Japanese Army’s only operational nightfighter…but it was first used as an attack aircraft against PT boats in the New Guinea campaign.
Kawasaki Ki-102a
Kawasaki’s Ki-102a was a high altitude fighter design that saw limited action during the Okinawa campaign…
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 its...
Kayaba Ka-1
Kayaba Ka-1 Autogyro by Fine Molds 1/72 scale Kit No. FP-16 1800 Cost: $18.00 Decals: One version - Imperial Japanese Army Comments: Engraved panel lines History Although relatively unknown, the Kayaba Ka-1 autogyro deserves a special place in aviation history since...
Kayaba Type 4 Katsuodori
Kayaba Type 4 "Katsuodori" Ram-Jet Fighter by Meng 1/72 scale Kit no. DS-001 Cost: $15.99 (@ spruebrothers.com) Decals: Two versions - Imperial Japanese Army and Imperial Japanese Navy Comments: Engraved panel lines; includes two complete kits History The Kayaba...
IAI Kfir C2/ C7
The Kfir entered service with the Israeli Air Force in 1974, providing superb air defense for over 20 years….
Kfir C7
IAI Kfir C2-C7 by Italeri 1/72 scale Kit No. 163 Cost: $12.00 Decals: Two versions - both Israeli Air Force Comments: 1995 kit, engraved panel lines, two-piece canopy; underwing stores include drop tank and two air-to-air missiles History The Kfir has its origins in a...
Koolhoven FK-58C.1
Koolhoven FK-58C.1 by Azur 1/72 scale Kit No. A052 Cost: $25.00 Decals: Two versions - French Armee de L'Air, 1940; and a Dutch unarmed version with civil registration, 1939 Comments: Engraved panel lines; photo-etch and film details; highly detailed resin radial...
Latecoere 28-5
The Latécoère 28 was a successful French long-range mail plane and passenger airliner of the 1930’s. It was the mainstay of Air France’s predecessor, Aéropostale, in its efforts to establish intercontinental air mail services and support French colonies and cultural influence between the world wars.
Lavochkin La-5
Lavochkin La-5 by Zvezda 1/48 scaleKit No. 4803Cost: $22.00Decals: 3 versions - all Soviet Air Force during WWIIComments: New tooling, engraved panel lines, complete engine and gun bay with internal structural frame History The LaGG-3 Soviet fighter employed in the...