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Mitsubishi Zero Model 21 "Rabaul Naval Aviation Corps" Carrier Fighter
The Type 0 Model 21 (A6M2 Zero) was an early carrier-based fighter introduced by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) in 1940. It played a major role in Japan's early Pacific War operations and became one of the most famous fighter aircraft of the Second World War.
Rabaul on the South Pacific island of New Britain was captured by the Japanese in early 1942 ...
Fairchild A-10C US Air National Guard "Nose Art"
Low-flying subsonic ground-attack twin-fanjet aircraft, maiden flight in May 1972. Nicknamed "Warthog" by USAF aircrew, more than 700 A-10s were built from 1973 to 1982 and the type is still in service with the US Air Force. A-10C is the current standard platform with further potential for life-extension.
The kit: Second release of this best-selling model. Detailed cockpit ...
Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star JASDF (Monochrome)
Licence-built Japanese version of the Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star advanced jet trainer. Operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force from the 1950s until 2000, it trained generations of Japanese military pilots and was also used for liaison, proficiency, target towing, and support duties.
The kit: MonoChrome boxing of the Academy kit released in Japan..
Grumman F-14D Tomcat "VF-2 Bounty Hunters" Fighter Aircraft (AMK)
Advanced variant of the iconic Grumman F-14 series. The F-14D incorporated numerous upgrades over its predecessors, including more powerful GE F110 engines, an upgraded radar (AN/APG-71), and advanced avionics.
US Navy Fighter Squadron VF-2 operated the F-14D during critical periods, including deployments supporting the Gulf War and later in operations over Ir...
North American US Air Force F-86F-40 Sabre Jet Fighter Aircraft
Late version of the Sabre fighter, featuring extended wings and revised leading edge slats that improved handling, particularly at lower speeds. It was produced in significant numbers and saw widespread service with U.S. allies during the Cold War.
The kit: 6 sprues including clear parts. Choice of 2 markings for USAF & USN aircraft.
US Civil Air Patrol Cessna 172 Skyhawk Light Aircraft
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force, founded in 1941 just days before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Today, CAP plays a vital role in supporting national interests through its three primary missions: emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs.
CAP operates a large, modern fleet of light aircraft, and...
Grumman XF5F-1 Skyrocket, 1940s Experimental twin-engine carrier fighter aircraft developed by Grumman for the U.S. Navy in the late 1930s.
Powered by two Wright R-1820 Cyclone counter-rotating radial engines, the Skyrocket's top speed was 358 mph and could climb 10,000 ft in just over four minutes. During diving tests the Skyrocket reached a speed of 485 mph.
One prototype was built and its first flight was on April 1st 194...
Beechcraft T-34B Mentor "VT-5 Training Air Wing"
Training aircraft used by U.S. Navy.
Reboxed Minicraft with new decals. Detailed cockpit & landing gear. Choice of 3 markings:
(1) T-34B BuNo 140950, USN Training Sqn 5 (VT-5), 1976;
(2) T-34B BuNo 144090, USN Training Sqn 5 (VT-5), 1984;
(3) T-34B BuNo 140702, USN Training Sqn 1 (VT-1), Air Station Saufley Field FL, 1976.
Masking for canopy included.
General Dynamics F-111A Vietnam War
7 sprues. Improved nose gear parts. Air-to-ground weapons & metal pitot tube included. Choice of 4 markings: (1) F-111As of Det 1, 428th TFS, 474th TFW at Operation Combat Lancer, Takhli RTAFB, 1968. 66-0018 was the mount of the commander Lt Col Benjamin C Murph. Crew names were applied on their way back to the US; (2) F-111As of 429th TFS, 474th TFW, Nellis AB, Nevada, 1971. 67-0058 is a m...
Ilyushin Il-2M3 "Berlin 1945"
The Ilyushin Il-2M3 Shturmovik (or Stormovik) was a Soviet ground-attack aircraft that played a major role in the Red Army's victory in the war on the Eastern Front in World War II. Nicknamed the "Black Widow" or "Flying Tank", the Il-2M3 was used in all major Soviet offensives during World War II, and it is estimated that it destroyed or damaged more than 50,000 German tanks, armoured vehicles a...
McDonnell F-4J Phantom II "Fighting Shamrocks"
Variant of the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II fighter jet operated by the US Marine Corps, specifically by VMFA-333 ("Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 333"). Known for its distinctive green shamrock tail markings, the squadron played a significant role in air combat and ground support during the Vietnam War and later Cold War operations. The F-4J was a versatile, all-weather, sup...
Vought F4U-4 Corsair "Battle of Jangjin Reservoir"
American piston-engined carrier-based fighter-bomber with characteristic bent wing design. Built in large numbers for the US Navy and Marines, seeing service in WWII and, the subject of this Academy kit, the Korean War.
Markings provided in the kit recall two US Navy Corsairs which crash-landed behind enemy lines.
The Jangjin Reservoir is in a mountainous region in North Ko...
Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero Fighter Model 21 "Battle of Midway"
Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service shipboard fighter aircraft, A6M Type 0, Reisen or Zero (Allied reporting name Zeke). Japan's best fighter of WWII until the Battle of Midway, June 1942. The Japanese fleet suffered heavy losses inflicted by the US, in retribution for the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941.
Vought SB2U Vindicator "Battle of Midway"
Early WWII US Navy carrier-based dive bomber.
Limited edition Battle of Midway boxing. Paint mask for clear parts & photo-etch included. Choice of 2 markings
Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II "75th FS Flying Tigers". NEW TOOLNG IN 2023 Low-flying subsonic ground-attack twin-fanjet aircraft, maiden flight in May 1972. Nicknamed "Warthog" by USAF aircrew, more than 700 A-10s were built from 1973 to 1982 and the type is still in service with the US Air Force. A-10C is the current platform standard with further potential for life-extension; plans to retire the A-10 and replace with the F-...
Lockheed PV-1 Ventura USN "Solomon Islands Theatre" Medium twin-engine bomber/patrol aircraft. Assemble with bomb bay doors open or closed. Markings for 3 aircraft: (1) PV-1 "Blonde Blitz", unit unknown, Russell Islands, Solomon Sea, mid 1943; (2) PV-1 "Scooters Dream", unit unknown, Russell Islands, Solomon Sea, mid 1943; (3) PV-1 "641", VB-148, succesful raid against Japanse vessels over Truk (Chuuk) Lagoon, July 1944.
Dassault Rafale C "EC 1/7 Provence 2012" French Air Force
French-built twin-engine multi-role fighter aircraft.
Comprehensive decal sheet. Markings for 3 single-seat aircraft: (1) French Air Force Rafale C 113-HH, SPA 162 Tiger Squadron 2012; (2) Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) Rafale EQ QA217; (3) Egyptian Air Force Rafale DM
Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless "Battle of Midway"
WWII US Navy dive bomber. Battle of Midway 80th Anniversary 1942-2022.Assemble with dive flaps open or closed. Photo-etch & mask for clear parts included. Markings for 4 aircraft, June 1942.
Grumman TBF-1C Avenger "Battle of Leyte Gulf"
Multiple decal options:
(1) TBF-1Cs of VC-42 USS Bogue 1944;
(2) TBF-1Cs of VT-20 USS Enterprise 1944;
(3) TBF/TBM-1Cs of VT-51 USS San Jacinto 1944 including LtJG George H. W. Bush's aircraft No 2;
(4) TBF-1Cs of VT-2 USS Hornet 1944;
(5) TBF-1C of VT-18 USS Intrepid 1944;
(6) TBF-1C of VT-19 USS Lexington 1944