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DESERT BABES JUNE RELEASE EXPECTED TO BE IN STOCK LATE MAY!!! Limited edition kit of twin engine multirole combat aircraft Panavia Tornado GR.1 in British service during Operation Granby in 1/72 scale. - plastic parts: Revell - marking options: 8 - decals: Eduard - PE parts: yes, pre-painted - painting mask: yes -
MAY RELEASE! Bell AH-1G Cobra (early production), US Attack Helicopter (100% new molds) (Expect to see an Xtradecal for this kit!)
MAY RELEASE! Chernobyl#5. Extraction (2 adults, 2 children and luggage) (100% new molds)
MAY RELEASE! US Pilots & Ground Personnel (Vietnam War) (5 figures) (100% new molds)
MAY RELEASE! Q-2C (BQM-34A) Firebee with trailer (1 airplane and trailer)
North-American Harvard Mk.II/III/IV North American had been established in the 1930s and became most famous for designing and producing the iconic P-51 Mustang fighter aeroplane. But even before that, their first product made its name in the world of aviation – and it was the single engine training aeropleane, which prototype example was known as the NA-16. Since the first flight, the type underwent development which step by step turned it into a modern-looking, all-metal aeroplane with retractable undercarriage. The production line gave several various versions which were used throughout the war and even in the post-war era. The USAAF knew the type as the AT-6 Texan, with the US Navy and Marines, the type got the designation SNJ. During the war as well as in the later years, the type saw service with many air forces all around the world. The type was also produced for the military of Commonwealth countries where it flew as the Harvard Mk.I to Mk.IV. The Harvard Mk.IIB was the name which bore airframes licence-produced in Canada by Noorduyn. The versions differed by having various styles of the canopy and its framing, the internal equipment as well as by being fitted with various armament. The Harvards became the true legend as very large number of pilots from all around the world, including those from occupied Europe, got their wings flying these machines within the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The AT-6G model kitted by Academy is the post-war version of the Texan. So, to make it into a true war horse, we had to add a new sprue of clear plastic parts joined by a handful of resin items and voila here it is, a Harvard in several various colour finishes as flown by STVS units in a couple of Commonwealth countries. The decals offer markings for a yellow RCAF Harvard as operated from Medicine Hat base, a South Rhodesia machine is in natural metal overall with yellow trim, which is also seen on camouflaged RNZAF and RAF machines, the latter also sporting a Polish checkerboard on its nose. The final option is again a yellow-overall machine of the RIAF as flown with SEAC roundels. Highly attractive model in the version which has never been kitted before. Interesting camouflage schemes Detail resin parts already in the box
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260EA/D/W ‘ with Late Bulged Canopy Type’ The SF-260 is an Italian training, sports and aerobatic aircraft which can be found all around the globe. In Europe, it served with the Irish Air Corps and is still being used by the air forces of Belgium and Italy. The type was gradually developed and upgraded, so the latest versions differ to some extent from the earlier ones. The main difference is rather obvious, it is the more bulged rear-sliding canopy with different style of its framing. This change is most possibly caused by the ever increasing height of the pilots. Our model of the later version differs from our earlier release no. SH72418 by having this new clear sprue with the larger canopy. The decal sheet brings markings for an Italian machine with nose art on either side of the fuselage, then a Belgian machine and also two eye-catching machines as flown in Latin America – an aluminium lacquer overall machine from Venezuela and white SF-260 from Uruguay with orange trim. - Interesting paint schemes - Quality of the model highly exceeds that of models produced by other companies - Spray masks to be available shortly
Expected in April! Westland Whirlwind Mk.I In the days leading to the outbreak of the Second World War, the British Air Ministry issued requirements calling for two types of a new fighter aircraft, a lighter one armed just with machine guns and the other one with heavier cannon armament. To this specifications, the Spitfire and Hurricane machine gun fighters were developed. The requirement for the heavier type led to the creation of the twin-engined Westland Whirlwind fighter. Its production gave a total of over a hundred of examples, and it was just the shortage of the Peregrine power plants that prevented further production. The Whirlwind saw service over the English Channel both in the fighter and ground-attack roles, for the latter the airframes were adapted by the addition of bomb racks and called the FB Mk.I. It was only in 1944 that the Whirlwinds were replaced by Hawker Typhoons. Our model of the Whirlwind portrays the fighter variety of the type, and comes on ten styrene sprues and one with the clear parts. The decals cater for four machines which sport the earlier green and earth as well as the later grey and green schemes. A model of this type has never been kitted in 1/32 before. Highly detailed model. Accurate and well researched decals with a set of servicing stencils
Expected in April! Westland Whirlwind Mk.I In the days leading to the outbreak of the Second World War, the British Air Ministry issued requirements calling for two types of a new fighter aircraft, a lighter one armed just with machine guns and the other one with heavier cannon armament. To this specifications, the Spitfire and Hurricane machine gun fighters were developed. The requirement for the heavier type led to the creation of the twin-engined Westland Whirlwind fighter. Its production gave a total of over a hundred of examples, and it was just the shortage of the Peregrine power plants that prevented further production. The Whirlwind saw service over the English Channel both in the fighter and ground-attack roles, for the latter the airframes were adapted by the addition of bomb racks and called the FB Mk.I. It was only in 1944 that the Whirlwinds were replaced by Hawker Typhoons. Our model of the Whirlwind portrays the fighter variety of the type, and comes on ten styrene sprues and one with the clear parts. The decals cater for four machines which sport the earlier green and earth as well as the later grey and green schemes. A model of this type has never been kitted in 1/32 before. Highly detailed model. Accurate and well researched decals with a set of servicing stencils
Lockheed-Martin F-16I Sufa 'Storm' 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (designed to be used with Academy kits)
McDonnell F-4E Phantom early/F-4EJ 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (designed to be used with Zoukei-Mura ZM SWS kits)
Mikoyan MiG-15bis 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (designed to be used with Bronco and Hobby 2000 kits)
Messerschmitt Me-163B 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (designed to be used with Meng Model kits)
Mitsubishi A6M5 (Mitsubishi prod.) 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (designed to be used with Tamiya kits)
Mitsubishi A6M5 (Nakajima prod.) 3D-Printed & coloured Interior on decal paper (designed to be used with Tamiya kits)
AUSTIN ARMOURED CAR 3rd SERIES: GERMAN, AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN, FINNISH SERVICE. INTERIOR KIT HIGHLY DETAILED PLASTIC MODEL KIT BOX CONTAINS MODEL OF ARMORED CAR WITH FULL INTERIOR DRIVER COMPARTMENT AND INTERIOR OF TURRETS ACCURATELY REPRESENTED HIGHLY DETAILED ENGINE ALL HATCHES CAN BE ASSEMBLED IN OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION CLEAR PLASTIC PARTS INCLUDED 5 PAINTING OPTIONS DECAL SHEET IS INCLUDED PE PARTS ARE INCLUDED
Friedrichshafen FF.33 German version FF.33L plane - 4 painting schemes. Polish version - 1 painting scheme (different vertical stabilizer and other windscreen) Kit-set description: After building, the plane has a span of 415 mm and a length of 280 mm. It gives the impression of a large model also due to its height (about 120 mm). Weight about 500 g. The model is made entirely of resin. Bearing struts (float and wings) reinforced with steel wire, wings reinforced with 1.2 mm brass wire. Solid floats in one piece (not divided). All struts are marked on the resin blocks for easier assembly. The model was made with the highest possible care. Professionally vacuformed cabin. Clear, colorful instruction. Resin parts: - fuselage - wings (wire reinforced) - tail wings (vertical and horizontal) - struts (wire reinforced) - floats (solid in 1 piece) - interior elements (main grate, bulkheads, fuel tank, engine base, seat pillows etc.). - wooden trolleys - main wooden support. The model includes parts from a direct 3D print (packed separately): - handles the rifle, - rifle + 4 magazines (3 gunner shelf) - fixing the middle section of the wings - steering wheel, - pilot and shooter seats, - complete Benz Bz III engine + exhaust pipe (packed separately) - it's almost an engineering marvel. - wheels for a trolley x 4 - propeller + hubcap - rear strut supports - engine water pipes Photo-etched parts: - Aileron pushers - rifle sight - control panel + (decal) - pilot and shooter belts - remote control pedals - buckles on the float - sewing the canvas from the bottom of the plane - propeller cover The preparation of this model was a big challenge for our small company, and persistence resulted in a quite successful product. The model is dedicated to all fans of 1-war aviation.
Messerschmitt Bf-109E-1/4/7 (sprues only), 3 sets (incl. stencils decals)
Heinkel He-111H-3 Eastern Front 1941 ( Hasegawa + Cartograf + wheel and canopy paint masks )
AA-17 The Henschel Hs-129 - A Detailed Guide to the Luftwaffe's Panzerjäger by Richard A. Franks (NOW FOR MAY RELEASE!!) Our seventeenth title in the Airframe Album series will be an essential companion for anyone tackling the Zoukei-Mura (1/32nd), Hasegawa (1/48th), Italeri and older kits in 1/72nd scale. Contents will include all the elements listed plus: A wealth of historical photographs and detail images of the type Period detail images during production and service use Isometric views by Juraj Jankovic of all prototype, production and test airframes Colour profiles by Richard J. Caruana At least 140 pages in total Lists of all Hs 129 accessories, decals & masks produced in all scales Detailed build of the Zoukei-Mura 1/32nd scale Hs 129B-2/R3 kit by Steve Evans Airframe Album No 17 -
Junkers Ju-87D-3 'Stuka' North Africa 1942-43 ( Hasegawa + Cartograf + wheel and canopy paint masks )
Junkers Ju-87D-3 'Stuka' Eastern Front 1943 ( Hasegawa + Cartograf + wheel and canopy paint masks)
General-Dynamics F-111F Operation " Desert Storm " ( Hasegawa + Cartograf + masks )
Heinkel He-111H-2/H-3 Western Front 1940 ( Hasegawa + Cartograf + wheel and canopy paint masks )
MARKET CART WITH VEGETABLES Unassembled Plastic Model Kit Box Contains Model of Cart with Vegetables & Wooden Crates
Ferdinand Sd.Kfz 184 - including workable track links and workable suspension and full decal sheet as per box art. Expected mid May
de-Havilland-Canada DHC-6 Twin Otters. Fuerza Aerea Ecuatoriana, US Army. Switzerland Red Cross, Canda, France + one new additional set of markings for and aircraft from Guatemala
Re-released! Sukhoi Su-17M3 advanced fighter-bomber photo-etched plate; The kit includes : photo-etched plate; 2 (inner and outer) adhesive masks; 3 camouflage variants ( USSR Air Force in Afghanistan ) 2 canopies ( closed/ opened); 2 decal sheets; multi-detailed K-36 seat; transparent HUD display
Potez 25 in Europe & America. Decals in 1/72 nd for kits FR0037, FR0038, SH72407 for Aéropostale (French Postal company between France and South America, with Mermoz, Saint-Exupéry, Guillaumet, Daurat), Air France, Uruguay, Paraguay, Greece, Poland, anchors for Aéronavale, Croisiére Noire. Roundels provided only when not in the box.
Potez 25 Africa & Asia. Decals in 72nd for kits FR0037, FR0038, SH72407 for French Africa, Ethiopia, French Indochina, Manchuria (alternately : Japan), French Mandate in Syria, Nationalist Spain. Roundels provided only when not in the box.
Motorized submersible canoe "Sleeping Beauty" project. British Special Operations Executive (SOE)
Hawker Tempest Mk.II ‘Hi-Tech’ (ex-Eduard) The Tempest Mk.II was the last radial engine fighter aeroplane to introduced to service with the RAF. The type had been developed for the planned atack against Japan in the closing stages of the war. But using the atomic bombs by the Americans meant an end to those plans and the Tempest Mk.II was deployed in a couple of post-war era conflicts instead. Bearing RAF colours, it fought the China-backed Malayan communist insurgents in the 1950s. They also fought in the Indo-Pakistani wars. Our model of the Tempest Mk.II has been prepared in cooperation with Eduard. It contains seven styrene sprues and a clear parts sprue. The kit is topped up with a handful of resin items – resin undercarriage wheels, a partial replica of the engine with the covering panels, plus the necessary photo etches and painting masks. The decal sheet offers markings for five schemes – three as flown with the RAF, two of which are camouflaged and one in aluminium overall, then we have a Pakistani camouflaged machine and an Indian one in aluminium lacquer finish. - This version has never been kitted before in styrene format - Atractive paint schemes - Accessories already in the box
March 2021 release! USAF A-10A "Cold War Hogs" Twelve marking options for Cold War era A-10 Warthogs in Euro 1 camouflage scheme. This very comprehensive decal set provides markings for A-10A Thunderbolts in the "European One" camouflage scheme that the type wore during the height of the Cold War and the first Gulf War that followed. With this sheet, you finally can build an accurate, high-quality model representing what the iconic A-10 looked like during most of the 1980s and early 1990s. Many of the options on CD72112 feature colorful, intricate nose art and period-accurate unit markings. The options on this decal sheet are: A-10A 78-0670 138th TFS, New York Air National Guard A-10A 78-0685 138th TFS, New York Air National Guard A-10A 81-0979 509th TFS, RAF Alconbury A-10A 81-0967 "Brothers in Arms", 511st TFS, RAF Alconbury A-10A 80-0206 92nd TFS, RAF Bentwaters A-10A 81-0952 510th TFS, RAF Bentwaters A-10A 81-0962 91st TFS, RAF Bentwaters A-10A 81-0950 78th TFS, RAF Bentwaters A-10A 78-0599 "Bird of Prey", 355th TFS, Operation Desert Storm A-10A 79-0099 "Fang", 355th TFS, Operation Desert Storm A-10A 79-0112 "Here Comes The Judge", 355th TFS, Operation Desert Storm A-10A 78-0724 "Leslie the Seminole Warrior", 355th TFS, Operation Desert Storm
March 2021 release! Bell-Boeing CV-22/MV-22 Osprey. The innovative V-22 Osprey tiltrotor has proven to be a versatile and reliable workhorse. With the recent introduction of the type into carrier onboard delivery (COD) role, the Osprey is now in service with USAF, USMC and US Navy. Our first 1/72 scale decal sheet for the Osprey features markings for USMC, USAF and Japanese aircraft. This set was designed for the Hasegawa kit. The options on this decal sheet are: CV-22B Osprey 05-0065, 7th SOS - USAF CV-22B Osprey 05-0029, 71st SOS - USAF MV-22B Osprey BuNo. 168220, VMM-265 - US Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey BuNo. 168214, VMX-1 - US Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey BuNo. 168303, VMM-266 - US Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey BuNo. 168342, VMM-363 - US Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey "JG-1702", Japan Ground Self Defense Force
De Havilland Sea Vixen FAW.2 70th Anniversary Delivery: 04/2021 (ex-Dragon/Cyber-Hobby)
March 2021 release! Douglas USAF A-1H/J Skyraider in Vietnam. Our new series of A-1 Skyraider sheets is a tribute to the Vietnam War service of the "Spad" : CD48189 is the first entry in this series and covers the USAF single-seat Skyraiders. We provide markings for eleven (11) USAF Skyraiders from 1st, 22nd, and 602nd SOS; each with unique nose art. The options on this decal sheet are: A-1J 52-142056 "Tiny Tim", 602nd SOS A-1H 52-137628, 22nd SOS A-1H 52-139779 "Mafia Madness", 602nd SOS A-1H 52-137511 "Stump Jumper", 1st SOS A-1J 52-142063 "The Hasler", 602nd SOS A-1H 52-139738 "The Proud American", 1st SOS A-1H 52-139780 "Firebird", 1st SOS A-1H 52-139494 "The Ragin' Cajun", 1st SOS A-1J 52-142076 "Kawliga", 602nd SOS A-1H 52-139608 "Blood, Sweat, and Tears", 1st SOS A-1H 52-139665 "Lieutenant America", 1st SOS
March 2021 release! McDonnell F-15A/B ADTAC Eagles: The F-15 Eagles of ADTAC (Air Defense - Tactical Air Command) during the 1980s wore some of the most colorful unit markings ever seen on the type. In this decal sheet, we provide markings for both single and twin-seat Eagles from all three ADTAC Eagle units in the continental US. When applicable, alternative unit markings are provided so you can build your model with the 1st Air Force or ADTAC shields. The options on this decal sheet are: F-15A 76-0111 318th TFS commander's aircraft F-15A 76-0105 318th TFS F-15B 76-0139 318th TFS F-15A 76-0114 48th TFS commander's aircraft F-15A 76-0113 48th TFS F-15B 75-0086 48th TFS F-15A 76-0015 5th TFS commander's aircraft F-15A 76-0058 5th TFS F-15B 76-0128 5th TFS
SYRIAN T-34/85 HIGHLY DETAILED PLASTIC MODEL KIT ALL HATCHES CAN BE ASSEMBLED IN OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION INDIVIDUAL TRACKS INCLUDED METAL SURFACES AND WELD LINES ACCURATELY REPRESENTED IN THE MODEL PHOTO-ETCHED PARTS INCLUDED CLEAR PLASTIC PARTS INCLUDED DECAL SHEET FOR 4 OPTIONS
Re-released! BAe Harrier T Mk.2/Mk.2A/Mk.4/Mk.4N 4 decals versions: T.Mk.2 XW269 TB T.Mk.2A XW933 P T.Mk.4 XZ146 Y T.Mk.4N ZB603 718 Kit contains colored PE parts .
Grumman TBM-3W Guppy. 5 Markings for US Navy, JSDAF, Holland, RCAF and France. Limited edition with a large decals
Re-released! Fairey Gannet AEW.3 with resin parts for the operators cockpit
March 2021 release! GERMAN REPAIRMEN with workbench and assorted tools . UNASSEMBLED PLASTIC MODEL KIT. BOX CONTAINS MODELS OF 2 FIGURES WITH TOOLS
March 2021 release! KIT CONTAINS MODEL OF TRANSMISSION SET FOR T-54 EARLY TYPE USEFUL FOR MINIART MODELS KITS: MT37003 T-54-1 SOVIET MEDIUM TANK. INTERIOR KIT MT37004 T-54-2 Mod. 1949 SOVIET MEDIUM TANK. INTERIOR KIT MT37007 T-54-3 SOVIET MEDIUM TANK. Mod 1951. INTERIOR KIT MT37010 TIRAN 4 EARLY TYPE. INTERIOR KIT MT37021 TIRAN 4 Sh EARLY TYPE. INTERIOR KIT MT37028 SLA APC T-54 w/DOZER BLADE. INTERIOR KIT MT37055 SLA HEAVY APC-54. INTERIOR KIT (designed to be used with Mini Art kits)
March 2021 release! GERMAN TRUCK L1500S with CARGO TRAILER HIGHLY DETAILED PLASTIC MODEL KIT DOORS CAN BE ASSEMBLED IN OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION HIGHLY DETAILED ENGINE COMPARTMENT, TRANSMISSION, BRAKE, STEERING SYSTEMS PHOTO-ETCHED PARTS INCLUDED CLEAR PLASTIC PARTS INCLUDED BOX CONTAINS MODELS OF: CARGO TRUCK, TRAILER, WOODEN BARRELS DECAL SHEET FOR 2 OPTIONS
McDonnell F-15C Eagle 44th FS Vampire Bats In 2020 the "Vampire Bats" of the 44th Fighter Squadron and Aircraft Maintenance Unit deployed to the CENTCOM area of operations and subsequently adorned 12 of their F-15Cs with uniquely distinct nickname sand corresponding nose art. This decal sheet captures the artwork of the deployment. These jets can be built with the latest and greatest F-15C combat ordnance loadout to include the AN/AAQ-33 Sniper pod. Stencils are provided for both the Great Wall Hobby and Hasegawa kits and there are enough markings for two complete aircraft. Recommended Kits: 1/48th Great Wall Hobby F-15C 1/48th Hasegawa F-15C
Gloster Gauntlet Mk.II - Gloster Gauntlet Mk II of 74 Squadron RAF , Horn church, 1937 - Gloster Gauntlet Mk II ‘44’ of the 112 Squadron RAF, Helwan, Egypt, 1940 - Gloster Gauntlet Mk II of T-LLv 35, Utti Heinakuu, Finnish Air Force, 1942 Kit includes: - 101 resin parts - 2 film elements - sheet - 23 PE parts - sheet - reinforced: wings, landing gear and struts
March 2021 release! BULGARIAN MAYBACH T-IV H HIGHLY DETAILED MODEL ALL HATCHES CAN BE POSED OPEN & CLOSED WORKABLE TRACKS INCLUDED CLEAR PLASTIC PARTS INCLUDED PHOTO-ETCHED PARTS INCLUDED DECAL SHEET FOR 8 OPTIONS
March 2021 release! BRITISH TANK RIDERS. NW EUROPE. SPECIAL EDITION. SPECIAL EDITION CONTAINS: 5 FIGURES WITH NEW MOULDS OF INFANTRY WEAPONS & EQUIPMENT
March 2021 release! PLASTIC TRASH CANS. UNASSEMBLED PLASTIC MODEL KIT BOX CONTAINS MODELS OF 4 PLASTIC TRASH CANS. DECAL SHEET IS INCLUDED
Hawker Tempest F.2 "Silver Wings" new tool (not a Special Hobby kit)
Hawker Tempest Mk.V "Clostermann" new tool (not a Special Hobby kit)
Hawker Tempest Mk.V "No.486(NZ) Sq." new tool (not a Special Hobby kit)
Avia S-199 with wing-mounted MG 17 MG new (redesigned) fuselage parts
March 2021 release! Soviet T-34/85 PLANT 112. SPRING 1944. INTERIOR KIT UNASSEMBLED PLASTIC MODEL KIT KIT CONTAINS MODEL OF MEDIUM TANK PE PARTS ARE INCLUDED 6 DECAL OPTIONS
Tachikawa Ki-54 Hei (this is an old series kit number but a brand new kit)
1957 Ford Thunderbird hardtop/convertible, 2 in 1 build stock or custom, opening doors
Sikorsky UH-34D Seahorse (ex-Gallery) 13 sprues. Markings for 3 aircraft
USS Intrepid CV-11 (ex-Gallery) Essex Class angled deck carrier 31 sprues, hull, decks & stand. Aircraft wing includes A-1 Skyraiders, A-4 Skyhawks, F-8 Crusaders and UH-2 Sea Sprite helicopters. L: 781.8mm, W: 187.6mm, Total parts 780+
M920 Tractor towing M870A1 Semi-trailer 16 sprues + trailer chassis (dozer not included). L: 543mm, W: 94mm, Total parts 780+
KET-T Recovery Vehicle based on MAZ-537 Heavy Truck 13 sprues + cab & tyres, photo-etch. L: 294mm, W: 83mm, Total parts 600+
Sikorsky VH-34D 'Marine One' (ex-Gallery) 14 sprues. Markings for VH-34D Presidential "Marine One" & U.S. Coast Guard.
Avro Vulcan B.2 NEW PICTURES JUST ADDED! NEW TOOLING now for release in April 2021 Occupying a significant position in the history of post war British aviation, the Avro Vulcan was without doubt one of the most distinctive aircraft ever to take to the skies, with its huge delta wing profile becoming almost as iconic as the elliptical wing of the Supermarine Spitfire. Built to satisfy an extremely demanding Air Ministry requirement for a fast, high altitude strategic bomber, capable of carrying a ‘special’ payload of 10,000 imperial pounds in weight (a nuclear device), the new aircraft was intended to serve as an airborne deterrent to any future military threat against the UK, with the required specifications representing a 100% increase in the capabilities of any previous British bomber aircraft. When the Vulcan made its maiden flight in August 1952, the Avro team were well on the way to presenting the Royal Air Force with not only the world’s first delta bomber, but also one of the world’s most effective strike bombers. Interestingly, all this was achieved just nine years since the Avro Lancaster’s of RAF No.617 Squadron had launched their famous raid against the great dams of the Ruhr Valley. As the Avro Vulcan entered squadron service with No.83 Squadron at RAF Waddington in July 1957, Britain now possessed the fastest nuclear capable bomber in the world. It seems strange to describe an aircraft which possessed such potential for untold destruction as Britain’s most effective peace keeping asset, however, that is exactly what the Vulcan turned out to be. Throughout the aggressive posturing of the Cold War, the Warsaw Pact nations were in no doubt that if they dared to launch an attack against a NATO member country, the consequences of the inevitable retaliatory strike would be catastrophic. Without Doubt, during the early years of its service career, nothing represented this doomsday scenario more effectively than the mighty Avro Vulcan. Evolution of the Avro Vulcan B.2 As the Royal Air Force exhaustively trained their new Vulcan crews to provide Britain with an effective Quick Reaction Alert strike force, Avro engineers were already working to improve the capabilities of their original, iconic design. In order to ensure the aircraft continued to maintain its effective deterrent threat and stayed one step ahead of advances in Easter Bloc fighter and surface-to-air missile technology, designers incorporated developments which endowed the aircraft with greater range, speed and altitude performance. The installation of more powerful versions of the Vulcan’s Bristol Olympus engines would result in a number of unforeseen stability issues with these first bombers, which concerned designers enough to necessitate a re-design of the original wing shape. By the time the definitive B.2 variant of the Vulcan entered service, the aircraft’s wing area had increased significantly and although still classed as a delta, would look quite different from the first bombers which entered service. To cope with the increased power availability from subsequent engine upgrades and to cure the instability issues of the original straight wing design, the B.2 wing had two defined kinks in its leading edge, well forward of the profile of the original wing design. Rather than detract from the pleasing aesthetics of the early Vulcan’s delta wing, the B.2 actually enhanced the profile of the aircraft and even though these changes were obviously made for reasons of operational effectiveness, as opposed to appearance, the B.2 would go on to be considered the most famous (and most numerous) of all the RAF’s Vulcans. The service introduction of the Vulcan B.2 in July 1960 coincided with the availability of more capable nuclear weapons for the V-bomber force, both in number and destructive potential. It would also bring about a change in thinking regarding the delivery of such weapons, as significant advances in Soviet anti-aircraft technology now threatened the success of a free-fall gravity bomb mission. A significant new weapon would have to be developed in order to maintain the deterrent threat of the Vulcan and its V-bomber partners. Developed to maintain the validity of Britain’s nuclear deterrent threat, designers at Avro produced the powerful ‘Blue Steel’ air-launched, nuclear stand-off missile, which would allow V-bomber crews to launch their attacks 100 miles away from their intended target and out of the range of Soviet surface-to-air missile batteries, allowing crews valuable additional time to avoid the resultant blast. Further boosting the effectiveness of the V-bomber force, the arrival of ‘Blue Steel’ raised the nuclear stakes in Britain’s favour once more and would have caused much consternation amongst the Warsaw Pact nations. The responsibility of providing Britain’s strategic nuclear deterrent passed to the submarines of the Royal Navy in July 1969 and saw the RAF performing its final V-bomber ‘Blue Steel’ mission late the following year. Although taking on a more conventional strike role, RAF Vulcans would retain a nuclear capability and maintain their position as one of the world’s most effective bombers for the next fourteen years, before finally being withdrawn from service. Due to the affection in which this aircraft was held by the British public, the Vulcan Display Flight was almost immediately formed to operate one aircraft on the UK Airshow circuit for a further nine years, before itself being disbanded. To the amazement of the historic aviation world, the last flying Avro Vulcan, XH558, the aircraft which had previously served as the Vulcan Display Flight aircraft, triumphantly returned to the air once more, this time in the hands of a civilian organisation in October 2007. Over the course of the next eight years, the Vulcan thrilled millions of people around the country, becoming something of an aviation national treasure – a relic of the Cold War which was held in great public affection.
M1A1 155mm Long Tom Cannon (WW2 version) Many new tooled parts including M2 limber, travelling lock & lanyard, sight & gun bolt, new rubber tyres.
Churchill Tank Mk VII New tooled Mk VII hull & turret. Hatches can be positioned open or closed. Decals for 6 paint schemes.
Gloster Meteor F.8 PRONE Version. One of the Mk.8 Meteor jets flew as a test bed for a special type of pilot´s cockpit which employed the seat in a prone position. The new nose section was fitted in front of the standard Meteor cockpit, making this version rather unique-looking with such a long nose. The model was already released some time ago, now it is newly re-relased in the Special Hobby range of products.
Sd.Ah 115 German tank transport trailer. This German Anhanger, or trailer, designated Sd.Ah.115 was widely used for transporting light weight tanks as well as other sorts of military vehicles of similar weights. The Wehrmacht had them in their service throughout the war.
Douglas A-20B/C Havoc ‘Gunships’ ‘Early Gunships’ The American A-20 Havoc light bomber and ground attack aeroplanes and the versions used by the Commonwealth over many battlefields of the war were often field-adapted to carry machine guns in their front fuselage section. These versions were usually know as a Gunship. Such a version is now the subject of this kit, it offers one US machine as flown over Africa and one as operated in the Pacific. The latter enjoyed almost double life, and it is faithfully reflected in the decal sheet too. And we have added a third option as well, this one flew with the RAAF and had 186 combat missions under its belt.
German Ace H. Wick's Messerschmitt Bf-109E-4 Stipple Camouflage Scheme. This decal sheet offers the special mottle type camouflage scheme as often seen in use with JG2. The pattern was also applied to Helmut Wick’s Yellow 2 machine. As it might prove rather tricky to make such scheme by the means of using a brush or airbrush, we bring you these decals to make your modelling life easier. Designed to fit the new Special Hobby SH72439 Bf 109E-4.
Yakovlev Yak-38/Yak-38M "Forger" standard colours of Yak-38 fleet in Soviet Navy service. Yak-38 colours. Yak-38 camouflage. Yak-38 "Forger" (initially known as Yak-36M) was the only VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft that entered operational service in the Soviet Naval Aviation. It was designed in late-1960s/early-1970s, 231 airframes (143 Yak-38, 38 Yak-38U and 50 modernized Yak-38M) were built and served till 1992 on Kiev-class aircraft carriers (heavy aviation cruisers according to Soviet classification). All Yak-38s (except for one airframe) and early Yak-38Ms wore a standard blue over green camouflage scheme (however the blue paint differed significantly between airframes and had a strong fading tendency). Yak-38Ms (except for couple of early airframes) used a new scheme of light grey over dark grey. Radio transparent elements of both types were painted in white.
Cessna L-19E/O-1E/O-1G "Asian Bird Dogs" Republic of Korea Navy; Japan Self-Defence Force 1980 x 2; Royal Thai Navy 1982; (expected to be released in February 2021)
Regarding Backorders to most EU countries. We will start to despatch these next week. Please place your own order for your Backorders before next week if you want to add other items to be sent with them.
NOW IN STOCK Airfix AX08109 1:48 Canadair Sabre F.4
The Special Hobby 1:32nd Westland Whirlwind Mk.I is getting very close! New pictures showing the fantastic detail have just been added under the part number SH32047! Back order it and save 10%!
In stock! Kinetic K48078 1:48 F.M.A. IA-58A Pucara
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