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...
Pfalz D.IIIa

Pfalz D.IIIa

Pfalz D.III a by Eduard – Early Version Kit No. 8046 1/48 scale Cost: $20.00 Decals: Two versions Comments: Engraved panel lines; detailed cockpit; complete Mercedes engine History The Pfalz D.IIIa, a sleek, rugged, but underpowered fighter appearing in the last year...
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 PA 47

Piper PA 47

Piper PA 47 by Amodel 1/72 scaleKit No. 72343Cost: $36.99Decals: One pre-production versionComments: Engraved panel lines and recessed rivet detail; above average cockpit detail but no internal cabin parts; part for cockpit windscreen may require skill at seam-hiding...
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...
Quickboost Phantom Seats

Quickboost Phantom Seats

Quickboost 1/72 F-4 Phantom Ejection Seats Kit No. QB72011 Cost: $5.95 Comments: Excellent, Crisp Detail for a reasonable price (Editor’s Note: Although an earlier article, “Best Phantom Seats” featured a strong sampling of many of the top...
Gloster E.28/39 Pioneer

Gloster E.28/39 Pioneer

Gloster E.28/39 Pioneer by Novo 1/72 scale Kit No. F174 Cost: $6.00 Decals: One version – Royal Air Force Comments: Neat little kit for a quick weekend build; historical interest; separately molded ailerons, elevator flaps and rudder; raised panel lines. Ex-Frog...
Polikarpov Po-2

Polikarpov Po-2

Polikarpov Po-2 by Kopro 1/72 scale Kit No. KP009 Cost: $12.00 Decals: Four versions – all Soviet VVS, World War II Comments: Basic cockpit; good fit, aftermarket decals recommended History The Polikarpov Po-2 is the bi-plane with the longest production run in...