MT35308 1:35 - Future Releases
December re-release! U.S. JEEP CREW & MPs. SPECIAL EDITION
UNASSEMBLED PLASTIC MODEL KIT
BOX CONTAINS MODELS OF FIVE FIGURES WITH WEAPON AND EQUIPMENT
DECAL SHEET IS INCLUDED
MT35352 1:35 - Future Releases
Sturmgeschutz/StuG.III AUSF.G ALKETT PROD. OCTOBER 1943 INTERIOR KIT
HIGHLY DETAILED PLASTIC MODEL KIT
PHOTO-ETCHED PARTS INCLUDED
FULL INTERIOR ACCURATELY REPRESENTED
INDIVIDUAL TRACKS INCLUDED
CLEAR PLASTIC PARTS INCLUDED
ALL HATCHES CAN BE ASSEMBLED
IN OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION
METAL SURFACES AND WELD LINES ACCURATELY REPRESENTED IN THE MODEL
DECAL SHEET FOR 4 OPTIONS
MT35373 1:35 - Future Releases
DECEMBER RELEASE!!! 'BATTLE OF THE BULGE' ARDENNES 1944 SPECIAL EDITION
MT35411 1:35 - Future Releases
DECEMBER RELEASE!!! GERMAN TANK RIDERS. ARDENNES 1944
MT35624 1:35 - Future Releases
DECEMBER RELEASE!!! BAKERY PRODUCTS Box Contains Models of Bakery Products & Wooden Crates in 1:35 Scale. Bread, croissants, bagels etc
MT38039 1:35 - Future Releases
December re-release! WELDERS Box Contains Models of Two Figures & Welding Equipment
MT38078 1:35 - Future Releases
DECEMBER RELEASE!!! STREET MUSICIANS 1930-40's
Kit contains models of 3 figures with musical instruments
AR14309 1:144 - Future Releases
COMING SOON! Messerschmitt Bf-109T plastic injected kit with PE parts, superdecal
AR72432 1:72 - Future Releases
COMING SOON! MGM-52 "Lance", U.S. ballistic SSM on towed launcher
MT16017 1:16 - Future Releases
December Re-release! Imperial Guard French Grenadier Napoleonic War
MT24005 1:24 - Future Releases
DECEMBER RELEASE!!! GERMAN INDUSTRIAL TRACTOR D8511 MODEL 1936
XK72006 1:72 - New Arrivals
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XII Limited re-release! This re-release now has superb 3D-Printed seat belts and cockpit details kindly made for us by Kits-World. Model pictured courtesy of Magnus Fridsell
XK72004 1:72 - New Arrivals
BAC/EE Canberra Pr.9 Limited re-release! This is the final version of the Canberra. This re-release now has superb 3D-Printed seat belts and cockpit details kindly made for us by Kits-World.
X48249 1:48 - Future Releases
Grumman Wildcat F4F-4, FM-1 & Mk.V
Collection (8)
Grumman Wildcat Mk.V JV381, 'Y3.Q' of 759 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Navy based at RNAS Yeovilton, February, 1945.
Grumman Wildcat Mk.V JV338, 'S.X' of 882 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Navy aboard HMS Searcher, 1944.
Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat '5' of VF-29, United States Navy aboard USS Santee, November, 1943.
Grumman Wildcat Mk.V serial unknown, 'D' of 1832 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Navy based at RNAS Eglington, Northern Ireland, Summer, 1944.
Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat 3022, 'S31'/'33' of VC-33, United States Navy aboard USS Nassau, September, 1943
Grumman Wildcat Mk.V JV338, 'S.X' of 882 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Navy aboard HMS Searcher, 1944.
Grumman Wildcat Mk.V JV406, 'P' of 881 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Navy aboard HMS Persuer, 1944.
Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat 'F-8' of VMO-155, United States Marine Corps aboard USS Nassau, during the battle of Attu, Aluetian Islands, May 11-20, 1943.
SH48229 1:48 - Future Releases
Fiat Br.20 Cicogna 'Bomber over Two Continents'
SN72007 1:72 - Future Releases
Kriegsfischkutter
SH48207 1:48 - Future Releases
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260AM/M/V
AX02309V 1:72 - Future Releases
Bristol Bloodhound (Due November 2023)
DN5550 1:48 - Future Releases
Messerschmitt Bf-109E-4 A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Warplane Design! Please see the pictures!
Dragon Models is proud to announce a revolutionary new project that’s 10 years in the making! The first item of Dragon’s new Wing Tech 2 series, the 1/48 Bf109E-4N boasts multiple engineering breakthroughs never seen before in Warplane model kits.
Developed over ten years using meticulous research and working together with the industry’s top plastic mould engineers to fine-tune our tooling technology, Dragon has achieved the first ever one-piece fuselage that will set the new standard in modelling! Prepare for a new age in Air Superiority!
Overview of the Kit sprues including the revolutionary one-piece fuselage and Dragon’s first ever offering with multi-colored parts.
One-Piece Fuselage
Traditionally, the fuselage is presented in two halves, which are glued together. Then, additional puttying and sanding are needed to eliminate the gap lines. However, this process can be time consuming and can produce negative results such as sanding off the details on the fuselage.
Dragon’s breakthrough engineering eliminates this problem by using multi-direction slide-moulds to produce the fuselage in one single piece.
Additional Key Features:
Complete Engine reproduced in accurate detail
Wings plug directly into the one-piece fuselage for better stability during assembly. State of the art engineering ensures quick and simple assembly without compromising the detail and quality of the model kit.
Wing joints are cleverly hidden beneath the curved leading edge of the upper wing to reduce the need for puttying and sanding. The result is a perfect-looking wing that can be built without additional time-consuming work.
Unrivalled detail on the engine and inside the cockpit. Also included are Dragon’s one-piece canopy
Our Wing Tech 2 series is a part of Dragon’s Engineering Revolution 2.0, in which our items are developed with the modellers in mind. For many years, Dragon has continually raised the bar in providing the highest detailed model kit products in the market. However, the higher level of detail comes at a cost, which is more parts, more assembly, and longer build times.
Keeping that in mind, our latest series utilizes the industry’s most sophisticated moulding techniques ever and simplifies the building process without compromising the details that Dragon is famous for. The result is a next generation model kit that has the highest level of details and accuracy, yet easier and less time consuming to build!
MT72101 1:72 - Future Releases
DECEMBER RELEASE!!! Sturmgeschutz/StuG.III Ausf.G Feb 1943 Prod We are glad to announce the launch of a New Military Series 1:72!
MT72105 1:72 - Future Releases
Sturmgeschutz/StuG.III Ausf.G March 1943 Prod.
HIGHLY DETAILED MODEL IN 1:72 SCALE
CLEAR PLASTIC PARTS INCLUDED
PHOTO-ETCHED PARTS INCLUDED
DECAL SHEET FOR 5 OPTIONS
HMHDH-032 No Scale - Future Releases
LTV A-7 Corsair. 140 page book on the LTV A-7 Corsair II. It holds every detail of the Corsair II: cockpit, fuselage, air intake, wings, pylons, landing gear, speed brake, vertical and horizontal tail and a lot of action photographs. While a lot of photos were taken from Greek Corsairs IIs, other versions, such as the A-7A, B, D and E are included. Fantastic photos of colourful US Navy A, B and E Corsairs are included, as well as Air National Guard aircraft and Portuguese jets. The two-seat jets are not overlooked!
HMHDH-033 No Scale - Future Releases
BAE Hawk 116 page book on the BAE Systems Hawk T.1 and T.2. This book is the result of some extensive visits to RAF Valley and includes every part of the aircraft, combined with truly spectacular action photography of the different versions of the jet trainer. The cockpit chapter includes the prototype version, T.1 and T.2 and a very close look at the ejection seat out of the aircraft. An impressive 20 page chapter shows every detail of the aircraft in maintenance, with open spine, open avionics bays and even the jet with the wings removed. Included are a lot of jets from the RAF, but also from the air forces of Finland, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Switzerland, South Africa,
HMHDH-C003 No Scale - Future Releases
Hawker Hurricane. 116 page book on the Hawker Hurricane. This third book in our Classic series brings a complete look at the Hurricane, from Mk.I, Mk.II, Mk.IV to the Canadian built Mk.XII. We also bring a closer look at the Sea Hurricane. There's a 10 page chapter on the cockpit and a huge 18-page chapter on maintaining the Hurricane, showing the engine, structure, and many panels taken off the aircraft. Every part of the aircraft is shown: fuselage, wings, landing gear, radiator, flaps, etc. This book is ideal for those who want to add detail to the many models that have recently been released in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32.
AX11007 1:48 - New Arrivals
Fairey Gannet AS.1/AS.4
Fairey Gannet AS.4, 849 Naval Air Squadron HQ training flight, Royal Naval Air Sation Culdrose, circa 1959. (A)
Fairey Gannet AS.4, 815 Naval Air Squadron, HMS Ark Royal, 1958. (B)
Fairey Gannet AS.1, 847 Naval Air Squadron, RAF Nicosia, Cyprus, 1957. (C)
AX09182A 1:48 - Future Releases
Gloster Meteor F.8
(was Due August 2023. Now first quarter 2024)
Gloster Meteor F.8 WL181, Evergreen Display Team, College of Air Warfare, RAF, 1963-64
Gloster Meteor F.8 A77-875, The Meteorites Aerobatic Team, RAAF, Williamstown, 1956
ICM72186 1:72 - Future Releases
DECEMBER RELEASE!!! North-American/Rockwell OV-10D+ Bronco, US attack and observation aircraft. Modified version of the OV-10A Bronco. The modification was carried out at the Naval Aviation Refurbishment Centre (NARF). The changes affected the engine, avionics, communications systems, airframe and cockpit equipment. One of the features of this modification was the installation of a new FLIR infrared system under the extended nose section, which also housed laser target designators. The tail beams were fitted with devices to protect against surface-to-air missiles. The advanced capabilities of the aircraft made it possible to perform a wide range of tasks, including ground target surveillance and guidance of attack aircraft, both during the day and at night. At the same time, the aircraft retained the function of an attack aircraft and could strike ground targets if necessary. OV-IOD+ aircraft were used by the US Marine Corps in Operation DESERT STORM in 1991
ICM3047 1:32, 1:35, 1:48, 1:72 - Future Releases
DECEMBER RELEASE!!! WWII US Aviation Acrylic paint set x 6 12ml bottles [Martin B-26B Marauder North-American P-51D-15 P-51K P-51A Douglas A-26B-15 A-26D-15 A-26B]
ICM3049 1:32, 1:35, 1:48, 1:72 - Future Releases
DECEMBER RELEASE!!! Wehrmacht Afrika Korps Acrylic paint set x 6 12ml bottles [Sd.Kfz.251/8 Ausf.A s.E.Pkw Kfz.70]
ICM35015 1:35 - Future Releases
DECEMBER RELEASE!!! Kozak-2 Ukrainian National Guard BRAVE UKRAINE *new parts The Kozak-2 armoured vehicle was developed by the Ukrainian Research and Production company 'Practika'.
It belongs to the MRAP class of combat vehicles designed to protect the crew from mine explosions and
ambushes, and its armour protection meets the second level of the STANAG 4569 standard. The armoured
vehicle is built on the chassis of a four-wheel drive truck adapted to off-road conditions. The tasks that the
armoured vehicle can perform include patrolling, supporting vehicles, communications and fire support for
personnel in combat. The crew and troops are equipped with anti-trauma seats with five-point safety belts.
The vehicle can be armed with a heavy machine gun or a 7.62 mm machine gun, both of which are mounted
in an armoured turret with circular rotation. "The Kozak-2 is in service with the Ukrainian Armed Forces and
has been used by various units of the National Guard of Ukraine for several years.
ICM35490 1:35 - Future Releases
DECEMBER RELEASE!!! Studebaker US6-U3 US military truck *new parts The Studebaker US6 three-axle truck was launched by the Studebaker Corporation in 1941, and in 1943, REO Motor Car also joined the production. In total, about 200,000 vehicles of thirteen modifications were produced. The car had a robust design and a large payload. Its 94 hp Hercules JXD 6-cylinder engine provided the Studebaker US6 with high off-road performance. Most of these trucks were used by US allies, but a certain number were also used by the US armed forces. For example, Studebaker US6s were used by the US Army Corps of Engineers, in particular, during the construction of the Alaska Highway. A small number of these trucks were used by the US Army in Europe, as part of the so-called reverse lend-lease, when a certain amount of equipment transferred to the allies was returned to the US for various reasons. There are also cases of Studebaker US6 being used by the US armed forces in the Far East.
ICM48080 1:48 - Future Releases
DECEMBER RELEASE!!! RAF Pilots in Tropical Uniforms (1941-1945) (100% new molds) On the eve of the Second World War, the Royal Air Force
was organizationally divided into Nome Command and Overseas Command. The Overseas Command, in turn, included the Air Forces of the Middle East, Palestine, Transjordan, Iraq, Aden, the Mediterranean, India, the Far East, as well as wings in Egypt and Sudan. The hot climate zones required a uniform adapted to the climate, which was light khaki in colour. Also, during combat operations in the desert, pilots and ground staff wore a combination of khaki and the traditional RAF grey and blue. Service in hot climates was difficult: heat, sandstorms, and problems with clean water made living conditions much more difficult. However, even in such difficult conditions, the British pilots performed their service selflessly. In heavy fighter battles in the air and dedicated torpedo attacks at sea, the RAF pilots proved their qualifications as resilient, disciplined and experienced fighters.
ICM48196 1:48 - Future Releases
DECEMBER RELEASE!!! Mitsubishi Ki-21-Ia 'Sally', Japanese Heavy Bomber *new parts The Ki-21 pre-production bomber made its first flight in late 1936. Serial production of its first modification, the Ki- 21-Ia, began in 1938, the same year the aircraft made its combat debut. Air units of the Imperial Japanese Army, which were equipped with the Ki-21-Ia, were involved in active combat operations in China. In the spring of 1939, the Ki-21- Ia took part in combat operations against the Red Army on the Halhin Gol River. The aircraft's combat payload of 1,000 kg was a good indicator for its time and allowed for massive bombing strikes, and the defensive tactics developed by the pilots of these bombers in air battles resulted in their fairly low losses compared to other types of aircraft. After more advanced models were produced, the first modification bombers were transferred to training units, although a certain number of Ki-21-Ia continued to be operated by combat units. American pilots, who gave Japanese aircraft their own names, referred to Ki-21 bombers as ‘Sally’.
SH72489 1:72 - Future Releases
CASA C-212-300/400 'Long Nosed Casas' 1/72
At the end of the 1960s, the Spanish air force begun to look for a type to replace the then widely used transport aircraft, of which the longest-serving were the Ju-52s built in the 1930s. The military issued requirements calling for a new transport and multi-purpose type and to fit these requirements, the CASA company brought forward their concept of a twin-engined, turbo-prop powered high-wing plane with fixed undercarriage and with STOL capabilities. The project known as the CASA C.212 Aviocar was accepted and a mass production was launched both in Spain and in Indonesia, there under a licence. First batches had all a short forward fuselage and were powered by various types of engines, later type designated C.212-300 sported longer fuselage, wings with winglets, more powerful engines, the TPE331-10R-513C and different propellers. 1998 saw the intoduction of the C.212-400 with TPE331-12JR-701C engines, upgraded avionics and higher payload.
It is no overstatement to say that the C.212s fly all over the world and the list of the operators might seem to be almost endless. The C.212 keep flying with the militaries of the USA (C-41), Mexico, Central and South America (Panama, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia and Argentina), in Europe, they were flown or still are in Sweden, Spain, Portugal, France, Malta, in Africa they can be found from the very Norht to the southern-most tip, flying for instance with Tchad, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe among others. Down under in Australia the C.212s are used in the training of the local Red Barrets and also with the Australian Antarctic Division of the Department of the Environment which operate them in Antarctica. And in Asia, the type flies with operators in Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam or the Philippines, among others.
The model kit portrays the long-nose variety and offers the markings of the No.44 Sqn SAAF machine flown in South Africa, a Venezuelan airframe in service with the Escuadrón Aeronaval de Patrullaje MarÃtimo and a Argentina-based machine in the colours of Prefectura Naval (Coast Guard).
AAP26 None - Future Releases
Boeing P-26 Peashooter Fighter Plane
180 pp, hardcover, polish/English text)
237 photos,
34 colour profiles
scale drawings 1/72 and 1/48
SA72005 1:72 - Future Releases
Sd.Kfz 250/1 Ausf.B (Neue Ausführung). The Sd.Kfz 250 was developed to the Wehrmacht requirements to increase the numbers of German half track vehicle units. To speed up the development, the chassis of already existing non-armoured Demag D7 (Sd.Kfz 10) vehicle was used for which the Bussing company designed a new armoured hexagon-shaped hull, consisting of armoured plates joined at rather significant angles. The first prototype vehicle was built in 1939 and after it succeeded in demanding tests, the production was launched in 1941. Large numbers of this vehicle were built during 1942 and also in early 1943, known as the Alte Ausfuhrung (literally the Old Version). In 1943 the Neue Ausführung variety of the Sd.Kfz 250 begun to leave the production lines, differing by the hull shape. A total of almost 6000 of these first rate vehicles was built in several subtypes, fighting in the first lines until the end of the war. They could be found on the Eastern front as well as in the west with some of the vehicles also in Africa. In the post war years, the Sd.Kfz 250 saw service with a couple of armies, too, including that of Czechoslovakia.
Our Sd.Kfz 250 model kit offers nice levels of detail and the marking schemes cover three Wehrmacht vehicles wearing various camouflage patters.
SH72428 1:72 - Future Releases
Heinkel He-59B This re-release of the Heinkel He 59B is suitable for more experienced modellers. It contains four grey styrene sprues, resin cast parts and a fret of etches. The resin parts have been designed anew now as well as the clear plastic ones which replace the original vacuum-formed items. The decal sheet brings markings for a Legion Condor machine flying over Spain during the civil war and a machine in the colours of the German Luftwaffe in 1942.
The Heinkel He59 was a large, twin-engined biplane fitted with a pair of floats. Its development took place in secret as it was meant for the newly built German naval air force. Production began in late 1933 and the aircraft were deployed in Spain and on both the Western and Eastern fronts during WW2.
CMR144-001 1:144 - Future Releases
Avro Shackleton MR.3 'The Growler' This kit now includes new undercarriage made of hardened black PX resin Also newly designed instructions are now included in the box
EDK8208 1:48 - Future Releases
Limited re-release! Messerschmitt Bf-110G-4 Profipack edition kit of German night fighter Bf-110G-4 in 1/48 scale. Focused on machine with FuG 202 radar. - plastic parts: Eduard - marking options: 5 - decals: Eduard - PE parts: yes, pre-painted - painting mask: yes
GP112BMA 1:72 - Future Releases
Douglas DC-9 British Midland (DC-9-30)
KPM72422 1:72 - Future Releases
Avia B-10 'Military' new mould
KPM72425 1:72 - Future Releases
Fokker S-12/T-22 'Instructor' (Dutch AF, Brazilian AF) re-box, new decals
KPM72426 1:72 - Future Releases
Miles Messenger 'Early' re-box, new (different) clear parts
KPM72428 1:72 - Future Releases
Avia BH-10 'Special Markings' (CzAF, Czechoslovak Aeroclub) new mould
KPM72192 1:72 - Future Releases
Re-released! Piper L-4 Grasshopper with floats
KPM72215 1:72 - Future Releases
Re-released! Robinson R-44 Raven II "Civil" (ex-Stransky Models)
KPM72255 1:72 - Future Releases
Re-released! Nieuport Triplane 'RFC/RNAS'
KPM72256 1:72 - Future Releases
Re-released! Nieuport Triplane 'France'
KPM7240 1:72 - Future Releases
Re-released! Piper L-4A/B USAAF
KPM72419 1:72 - Future Releases
Curtiss Hawk 75C-1 (French & Vichy AF) re-box, new decals
KPM72420 1:72 - Future Releases
Curtiss Hawk 75A/Mohawk Mk.IV (Finnish AF, NEIAAF, RAF) re-box, new decals
KPM72421 1:72 - Future Releases
Avia BH-10 Czechoslovak sports plane of the 1920-30s new mould
AZM7615 1:72 - Future Releases
Re-released! Messerschmitt Bf-109G-10 Erla 'Block 49 Early'
AZM7707 1:72 - Future Releases
Re-released! Messerschmitt Bf-109E-1 /4/7 (sprues only), 3 sets (incl. stencils decals)
AZM7865 1:72 - Future Releases
Hughes OH-6 'Cayuse' re-box, new parts (no resin parts included)
1; United States Army 'Bandits' 16026
2; United States Army Vietnam 1970 16290
3; US Navy 069604
KP-CL7211 1:72 - Future Releases
Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIC 'Aces' ex-Heller/Sm?r
KP-CL7212 1:72 - Future Releases
Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIC 'RAF' ex-Heller/Sm?r
KPM72191 1:72 - Future Releases
Re-released! Piper L-4 Grasshopper with Brodie Hook
NF116 No Scale - Future Releases
Boeing F4B Biplane written by retired Navy Captain Richard S. Dann. With 408 b&w photos and 24 drawings filling its 160-pages.
After three years of intensive research, author Richard S. Dann has finally produced the definitive history of the Boeing F4B, the Navy's iconic Golden Age fighting plane. The Boeing F4B, a favorite of pilots who flew it, still draws interest of hobbyists and historians alike, primarily due to the striking paint schemes worn by these aircraft during their service.
Boeing, a company in existence since 1916, had produced a number of fighter aircraft for both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. Derived from the company's successful PW-9 series for the Army, Boeing developed what can be considered the first truly successful carrier fighter with their FB series. First flown in 1925, the FB set the stage for the development of several follow-on aircraft for the Navy, namely the F2B and F3B. These aircraft were manufactured using state-of-the-art techniques, being constructed with welded tube fuselages and wooden wing structure, with fabric covered surfaces.
These standard construction methods were also used in the Boeing Models 83 and 89, which were built on speculation, tested by the Navy in 1928 and subsequently purchased as the XF4B-1. Sufficiently impressed with their performance, the Navy ordered 27 F4B-1s with deliveries commencing in 1929. A second version, the F4B-2 was developed with improvements over the initial model and also put into production with 27 built.
As the decade of the 1930s began, the use of traditional construction techniques of welded tube fuselages gave way to airframes manufactured using lightweight aluminum alloys. Use of semi-monocoque, stressed skin aluminum offered lighter airframes and subsequently, higher performance. In the F4B series, this was first seen on the company-funded Model 218 prototype, which bridged the gap between the earlier and later versions of the F4B. The later versions of the F4B, the F4B-3 and F4B-4 were partially constructed of aluminum alloys as first used on the Model 218 in place of steel tubes, offering high strength and light weight. Just 21 F4B-3s were built before Boeing switched production to the F4B-4, of which 92 were built.
Boeing's F4B dominated U.S. Navy fighter and some bomber squadrons from 1931 to 1935, with the last squadrons of F4Bs transitioning in 1938. As F4Bs were phased out of front-line service, they were turned over to the training command, and later, as unmanned aerial targets used for training shipboard anti-aircraft gunnery crews as part of Project FOX. The last F4Bs were withdrawn from service in 1942.
The first half of this 160-page monograph covers the developmental history of the F4B. Each version from F4B-1 to F4B-4 is covered, as well as the Boeing Model 218, which served as the prototype for the F4B-3 and F4B-4. 408 photographs and 24 drawings provide an in-depth study of each version. Much of the data for this section comes from period test reports and specification documents. In addition, a history of each airframe is provided, including squadron assignments, mishaps, strike dates, final disposition and total hours of flight time, if known.
This is followed by an operational history of each Navy and Marine Corps squadron that operated the F4B as well as other Navy/Marine Corps commands that operated the type. Also included is a history of the Boeing Models 256 and 267, export variants that were sold to Brazil and the F4B-4A, which consisted of P-12s given to the Navy. Just two F4Bs found their way to civilian operators, and their civilian use is also included in this book.
The final chapter dedicated to the aircraft discusses eight new-build Boeings that have been under construction in Gardnerville, Nevada since 1993. The first of these aircraft is expected to fly in late 2023 or early 2024.
As with nearly all Ginter books, the final chapter is devoted to model kits.
In the latest book of Steve Ginter's Naval Fighters series, you'll find many interesting facts you may not have known about the F4B.
CSM35015 1:35 - Future Releases
Garford-Putilov Latvian, Soviet, Ukrainian
CSM35009 1:35 - Future Releases
Garford-Putilov
CSM35014 1:35 - Future Releases
Garford-Putilov Freikorps
AZM7867 1:72 - Future Releases
Gloster Gauntlet Mk.II RAF
AZM7868 1:72 - Future Releases
Gloster Gauntlet Mk.II Special Markings
KPM72423 1:72 - Future Releases
Let L-200A/L-200D "Morava" Ambulance
KPM72424 1:72 - Future Releases
Let L-200D "Morava"
AZM7866 1:72 - Future Releases
Gloster Gauntlet Mk.I
AX06015A 1:72 - Future Releases
North-American B-25C/D Mitchell
(Due September 2023)
AX08019A 1:72 - Future Releases
Vickers Wellington Mk.IA/C (Due October 2023)
Making its first flight on 15th June 1936, the aircraft which took to the skies over the Weybridge factory airfield on that day was very different to the ones which entered service with RAF No.9 Squadron two years later, with its sleek and cultured fuselage looking nothing like a warplane at that stage. Once the design had been perfected and the necessities of military service added, the new Wellington would look much more aggressive and was obviously significantly heavier than the prototype aircraft.
At the start of the Second World War, Britain's bomber force was still relatively modest and definitely still in transition, consisting of around 300 aircraft, made up of both light and medium bomber squadrons. Within this number, however, were eight squadrons of Wellingtons, unquestionably the most capable bomber aircraft available to Bomber Command at that time and the aircraft Britain would be needing to lead the line when it came to offensive operations against enemy forces in occupied Europe.
On 4th September 1939, the day after Britain declared war against Germany, 14 Wellingtons from No's 9 and 149 Squadrons joined a force of Bristol Blenheims in conducting the first RAF bombing raid of the war, as they attacked German warships at the mouth of the river Elbe, near the town of Brunsbüttel. During the attack, two Wellingtons would be lost to enemy fire, becoming the first British aircraft to be lost on the Western Front during the Second World War.
The Wellingtons of Bomber Command would go on to lead Britain's bombing onslaught against Germany, initially flying operations during daylight hours, but after it was discovered the bombers were effectively unable to defend themselves against concerted Luftwaffe fighter attack, would later switch to bombing operations by night. During these early operations, it soon became apparent that the geodetic construction used on the Wellington was one of its greatest attributes, light yet strong and able to withstand immense amounts of punishment. If bullets or shrapnel didn't pass right through the structure of the aircraft, more significant damage didn't cause structural failure and even if there were gaping holes in an aircraft, it managed to keep flying, bringing many a crew back home to safety. Many Wellington crews would owe their lives to the work of Barnes Wallis and his geodetic bomber design.
Reading the recollections recorded by wartime Wellington crews, it does appear that the first flight in the bomber often proved to be a little disconcerting for many, but was again down to the geodetic construction method the aircraft utilised. Although light, incredibly tough and something they would soon come to rely on, the fuselage of a Wellington did possess the ability to flex slightly, something crews became aware of as the aircraft was taxiing toward the runway for their first flight. As the aircraft turn to following the perimeter track prior to take-off, it appeared as if the fuselage was snaking slightly as it followed the nose of the aircraft, however, this only proved worrisome on that first occasion.
In other instances, when a Wellington was being used in a glider towing capacity, this flexing was perhaps a little more noticeable, as the weight of the glider tended to cause some longitudinal flexing of the aircraft's geodetic structure.
The Wellington and its distinctive method of construction would go on to become the most heavily produced British bomber aircraft in history, serving from the first minute of the Second World War, right through to the last. Of the 11,461 Wellingtons produced, the final one to leave the factory would do so on 13th October 1945, with the last training variant of the aircraft only being withdrawn from RAF service in 1953.
As an attempt to satisfy a demanding, if rather ambiguous RAF requirement for a modern medium bomber back in 1932, the Vickers Wellington would go on to make quite a name for itself in aviation history terms.
MT35418 1:35 - Future Releases
DECEMBER RELEASE!!! US ARMY K-51 RADIO TRUCK WITH K-52 TRAILER. INTERIOR KIT
HIGHLY DETAILED PLASTIC MODEL KIT
PHOTO-ETCHED PARTS INCLUDED
CLEAR PLASTIC PARTS INCLUDED
DECAL SHEET FOR 5 OPTIONS
K-52 TRAILER WITH POWER UNIT PE-95 ARE INCLUDED
RADIO SET SCR-299 INCLUDED
DOORS CAN BE ASSEMBLED IN OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION
HIGHLY DETAILED ENGINE COMPARTMENT, TRANSMISSION, BRAKE, STEERING SYSTEMS
AMU72381 1:72 - Future Releases
EMB-145EU/EP City Airline
AT32026 1:32 - Future Releases
Bugatti 100P
AX18002V 1:24 - Future Releases
Junkers Ju-87B-2 'Stuka'
(Due September 2023)
HA02459 1:72 - Future Releases
Sepecat Jaguar T Mk.2 DERA
HA02458 1:72 - Future Releases
Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet VFA-103 Jolly Rogers CAG 2022
TA61125 1:48 - Future Releases
Lockheed-Martin F-35B Lightning II
Due Week commencing 11th December
VAL14432 1:144 - Future Releases
Bristol Brigand B Mk.I (2nd release in 2024)
TA61126 1:48 - Future Releases
Grumman FM-1 Wildcat/Martlet Mk.V. Based upon our popular 1/48 Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat (Item 61034), this kit authentically recreates the FM-1 featuring four machine guns with both the U.S. Navy and Royal Navy markings and one sitting pilot figure.
The deployment of the Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat, which was one of the main U.S. Navy carrier-based fighter, started in 1940, and in 1942, the F4F-4 was introduced into service. This aircraft employed a foldable wing for efficient use on flight decks while 12.7mm machine guns were increased from four to six. With its bulletproofing, rigid fuselage and its pilots' tactics, the F4F-F was more than equal to the Zero fighter. Although the F4F-F gave its position to aircraft equipped with 2,000hp-class engine such as the F6F Hellcat and F4U Corsair after WWII onward, this aircraft, which was suitable for use on small flight decks, constructed its presence as the aircraft to be deployed on escort carrier and to enhance air force. While the Grumman focused on the F6F production, Eastern Air Lines took over the production of the F4F-4 variant which was called as the FM and its first production variant FM-1 was mostly the same as the F4F-4 except for decreased (from six to four) machine guns. The Wildcat was introduced to the Royal Navy and was known as the Martlet (fictitious bird often seen in the English coats of arms). This aircraft continued to see action as anti-submarine patrol and convoy escort until the end of war.
• 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Fuselage length: 184mm.
• The kit faithfully depicts the wing equipped with four machine guns; parts depict wing top surface without machine gun access door and wing under surface without cartridge exhaust port and with enlarged magazine panel.
• Includes a new rear-view mirror part to recreate the Marlet Mk.V of the Royal Navy.
• Features realistic renderings of fuselage surfaces with panel lines and rivets.
• The complex structure around the main landing gear is realistically recreated.
• Comes with decals to depict 3 marking options: 846th Fighter Squadron, Royal Navy, HMS Tracker (D24), Normandy, June 1944 (*), 58th Mixed Fighter Squadron, U.S. Navy, USS Guadalcanal (CVE-60), North Atlantic, January 1944, 33rd Mixed Fighter Squadron, U.S. Navy, USS Nassau (CVE-16), California Coast , September 1943
• *Invasion stripe: black and white stripe paints on the fuselage and wing of the Allied forces' aircraft to identify allies during the Normandy Landings
• Masking stickers for the canopy, one sitting pilot figure and black-and-white painting guide are included.
BF-004 1:35 - Future Releases
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb
BF-005 1:35 - Future Releases
Nakajima B5N2 Type 97 Kate
MSVIT72075 1:72 - Future Releases
Dassault-Mirage 2000D with SCALP-EG/"Storm Shadow' Missile
The set includes:
247 parts;
Injection molded SCAMP-EG/ "Storm Shadow" Missile with carriage;
2 canopies (Open/closed type);
External fuel tanks, Air-to-Air missiles, etc.
PE sheet
Painting masks;
Decals for 3 liveries;
ACE72583 1:72 - Future Releases
K 81/2 12.8cm Kanone Pak.44
HMHDH-030 No Scale - Future Releases
Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II 180 page book [A-10A A-10B A-10C] EXPECTED BY THE END OF SEPTEMBER!
HMHDH-031 No Scale - Future Releases
Saab 35 Draken 116 page book EXPECTED BY THE END OF SEPTEMBER!
DASDW35031 1:35 - Future Releases
90mm Kanonenjagdpanzer / Beobachtungspanzer
• 100% new molds
• 1:35 scale
• highly detailed 2 in 1 kit
• link and length tracks for the correct Diehl 828G tracks
• accurate replicated roadwheels with details on both sides
• PE parts included
• Hatches in the crew compartment roof can be built open/closed
• Transparent parts included
BF-011 1:32 - Future Releases
Avro Lancaster B.Mk.III " Dambuster Version
FR0047 1:72 - Future Releases
Fairey Battle Mk.I in Poland
Poles in UK GRoF Sqn 301 1940
RAF pre-war 52oB Sqn 57, 1937 Canada tactical code 59, serial 1837
FR0048 1:72 - Future Releases
Fairey Battle Mk.I AASF
MQoR 226 Sqn, Rheims France 1940
Australia OO K7600 Air Gunnery School, Victoria, January 1942 to January 1944
South Africa 33oB Algato, East Africa July 1941
FR0046 1:72 - Future Releases
Fairey Battle Mk.I in Belgium
Belgium T70 in Belgium, 1940
AASF PMoL 103 Sqn RAF, France 1940
Greece B274 33 Mira, Greece 1940
Fairey Battle 'in Belgium'. Modern aicraft when put in service, in 1937, but outdated at beginning of WWII, too slow and operating in small numbers, the Battle, when opposed by modern fighters, suffered heavy losses. Decals for three aircraft: T70, Belgian Air Force, Belgium 1940, PM - L of the Advanced Air Striking Force, 103 Sqn RAF, Challeranges, France, May / June 1940, and B274 in 33 Mira, RHAF, Greece 1940.
AC12625 1:144 - Future Releases
Boeing/Hughes AH-64D/DJ Apache Helicopter
American-built advanced multi-role combat helicopter. Reboxed Revell/Ace Corporation kit with new US Army and Japanese Ground Self-Defence Force decals.
Markings for 3 aircraft:
(1) US Army Boeing/Hughes AH-64D 01-5241, C-1-4 ATKHB "Sidewinders", 4ID, Iraq 2003;
(2) US Army Boeing/Hughes AH-64D 99-5118, C-1-3 Attack Helicopter Battalion "Vipers", 3ID, Iraq 2003;
(3) JGDSF Air Training School Boeing/Hughes AH-64DJ JG-4501, JGSDF Camp Akeno 2010.
AGM-114 air-to-ground weapon, M261 2.75" rocket pod and M230E1 30mm chain gun included.
DM720023 1:72 - Future Releases
Chengdu J-20S 'Mighty Dragon'
AX04002V 1:72 - Future Releases
Fairey Rotodyne
(Due October 2023)
AX04104A 1:48 - Future Releases
de Havilland DH.82a Tiger Moth
(Due September 2023)
A04104A - de Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth, BB852/E, Britannia Flight, Britannia Royal Naval College, Roborough, Plymouth, Devon, July 1st, 1965, the last biplanes to land on a British aircraft carrier (HMS Eagle). (A)
A04104A - de Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth, No.9 Elementary and Reserve Flying Training School, Royal Air Force Ansty, Warwickshire, England, October 1940. (B)
XK72017 1:72 - Catalogue
Saunders-Roe SR-A1 the worlds first jet powered flying boat. With decals for all 3 of the aircraft that were built.
Includes paint masks by Art-Scale for the wheels, regular canopy and also the prototype canopy. The mask can be used on either canopy.
Includes cockpit instruments 3D-printed by Kits-World.
Three construction options;
1, The inside of the fuselage is marked so you can saw the lower section off to make a water-line version.
2, It can be made with floats up and no wheels or under-carriage legs attached so in flying configuration.
3, Regular taxiing version with wheels attached and floats down.
The rear of the box can be used to display the model on a water base.
Beautifully moulded by Sword Model. Decals by Techmod.
XK72018 1:72 - Catalogue
Saunders-Roe SR-A1 the worlds first jet powered flying boat with decals for 3 'What-if?' Korean War era paint schemes.
US Navy 12011 VF-11 Red Rippers
Royal Australian Navy WH 511
British Fleet Air Arm WZ270, 201E
Includes paint masks by Art-Scale for the wheels, canopy and the USN fuselage 'arrow' markings.
Includes cockpit instruments 3D-printed by Kits-World.
Three construction options;
1, The inside of the fuselage is marked so you can saw the lower section off to make a water-line version.
2, It can be made with floats up and no wheels or under-carriage legs attached so in flying configuration.
3, Regular taxiing version with wheels attached and floats down.
The rear of the box can be used to display the model on a water base.
Beautifully moulded by Sword Model. Decals by Techmod. Limited Availability.