Hannants http://www.hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AH70066 Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate (“Gale”) was the most advanced fighter aircraft produced in series for the Imperial Japanese Army during the Second World War. It combined high speed, excellent manoeuvrability, powerful armament and very good performance at low and medium altitudes. When it entered frontline service in the autumn of 1944, it was one of the few Japanese aircraft capable of effectively challenging the latest American fighters. Despite Japan’s steadily worsening military situation, many Hayate pilots achieved impressive combat records. This kit features two aircraft flown by some of the best-known aces associated with the Ki-84. Kit contents highly detailed Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate model kit in 1/72 scale, high-quality decals printed by Cartograf, masks for painting the canopy and wheels, two historically documented marking options, clear, full-colour assembly instructions. Marking options Ki-84 Ko Hayate – 1st Chutai, 50th Sentai Yojiro Ofusa – 19 victories Phnom Penh, Cambodia, then part of French Indochina, April 1945. This aircraft was flown by one of the most successful pilots of the 50th Sentai. Its most distinctive feature is the striking red-and-white lightning marking extending along the rear fuselage and tail. Ki-84 Ko Hayate – 2nd Chutai, 85th Sentai Major Yukiyoshi Wakamatsu – 18 or more victories Canton, China, December 1944. This aircraft belonged to the commander of the 85th Sentai and one of the leading aces to fly the Hayate. It is distinguished by broad red bands around the fuselage and tail, together with the characteristic “?” marking on the vertical stabiliser. Why choose this kit? accurately reproduced Ki-84 Hayate in 1/72 scale, developed using extensive historical documentation, excellent fit of parts, finely reproduced surface and interior detail, Cartograf decals featuring the colourful markings of Japanese fighter aces, included masks make painting easier, an attractive subject for enthusiasts of Japanese aviation and the air war over Asia.. Price:£20.82 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AH70066 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:22:11 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AH70084 Messerschmitt Me-262A/WGr.21 he Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a/WGr.21 was a distinctive variant of the world’s first operational jet fighter, fitted with Werfer-Granate 21 rocket launchers designed for use against heavy Allied bombers. The model is based on Arma Hobby’s award-winning Me 262 A-1a kit and includes additional 3D-printed parts, allowing you to build one of the most unusual combat variants of this aircraft. Kit contents 1/72 scale plastic model kit of the Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a high-quality decals for two marking options canopy and wheel masks photo-etched parts 3D-printed WGr.21 rocket launchers with mounting parts free code for downloading a 3D file for printing the cockpit interior yourself detailed assembly instruction with painting guide Marking options included Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a, “Green 1” of Stabsstaffel/JG 7, factory number unknown, February 1945, Rechlin. The aircraft bears the markings of the Gruppe commander (Gruppenkommandeur); at that time, the position was held by Maj. Gerhard Stamp. Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a “Green 3,” Stabsstaffel/JG 7, factory number unknown, February 1945, Rechlin. About the aircraft The Messerschmitt Me 262 was the world’s first series-produced jet fighter to see combat. With a top speed exceeding 850 km/h, it was virtually beyond the reach of most Allied piston-engined fighters. In the final phase of the war, it became the Luftwaffe’s most advanced weapon against the Allied strategic bombing offensive. The unit most closely associated with the combat use of the Me 262 was Jagdgeschwader 7 “Nowotny” (JG 7) – the world’s first operational fighter wing equipped with jet aircraft. Formed in late 1944, it operated mainly against American strategic bomber formations attacking targets in Germany. Despite fuel shortages, technical problems and the enemy’s numerical superiority, JG 7 pilots achieved a significant number of aerial victories. One attempt to increase the effectiveness of Me 262 interceptions was the use of WGr.21 (Werfer-Granate 21) rockets. This weapon was developed to break up tight formations of heavy bombers. The 21 cm rockets were fired from launchers mounted under the forward fuselage. Their purpose was to explode inside or near a bomber formation, forcing crews to manoeuvre and making a subsequent cannon attack easier. Although this variant appeared very late and was used only in limited numbers, it remains one of the most distinctive and popular modelling versions of the famous Luftwaffe jet fighter.. Price:£21.66 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AH70084 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:14:11 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AH70094 Curtiss Hawk 81-A2 Flying Tigers. The first release will be the legendary Hawk 81-A2 of the American Volunteer Group (AVG), better known around the world as the Flying Tigers. Their famous shark mouths, combat over China and the legend of Claire Chennault's pilots have made the Flying Tigers one of the most recognizable symbols of World War II aviation. The planned kit will include three AVG marking options.. Price:£20.82 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AH70094 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:41:00 GMT http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AH40007 RE-RELEASED!!! Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIb plastic/mask/3 x decal options by Techmod (has new tooling sprue with wings, with 12 x Machine Guns instead of 4x20mm cannons as in Mk.IIc). Price:£39.16 sales@hannants.co.uk http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AH40007 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 17:53:16 GMT