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Building the Messerchmitt Bf-109. The iconic Messerschmitt Bf-109 was the backbone of the Luftwaffe's fighter force during World War II. The aircraft first saw operational service in 1937 during the Spanish Civil War and was still in service at the dawn of the jet age at the end of the War in 1945. The Bf-109 is the most produced fighter aircraft in history, with a total of 33,984 airframes produced from 1936 up to April 1945....
Building The Harrier. Model Aircraft Extra #5
Building the Harrier
The iconic Hawker-Siddeley Harrier was the first of the so-
called Harrier 'Jump Jet' series. It was developed in the 1960s as the first operational close-support and reconnaissance fighter aircraft with vertical/short take-off and landing (V/STOL) capabilities, and the only truly successful V/STOL design of the many that arose in that era, and at its heart ...
Building the Republic P-47D Thunderbolt. The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Big, powerful, and truly a juggernaut of an aircraft, resulting in its appropriate nickname 'Jug', the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was one of the really great warplanes of its generation. Alongside the superlative North-American P-51 Mustang and the twin-engined Lockheed P-38 Lightning, it was one of the three principal fighter types which the US Army Air Fo...
Douglas B-26 Invader BIG SET (designed to be used with ICM UA UK kits)[B-26B-50 A-26B-15 A-26C-15 B-26C-50]
Set contains resin and photoetched parts for detailing the exterior, interrior and engines of the aircraft.
"B-26 Invader - a twin-engined light bomber and ground attack aircraft, built by Douglas Aircraft Company.
Produced: 1942-1980.
Operators: Angola, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Congo, Dominica...
Military Illustrated Modeller (issue 88) August '18 (AFV Edition).
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MiM visits the home of model kits to report from the
Shizuoka Hobby Show 2018
14 ORDNANCE DEPOT
New and recent accessory sets and modelling
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Military illustrated Modeller
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8 LITTLE STUART!
Building, painting and weathering AFV
Club's 1:35 M5A1 Stuart Light Tank
20 NEW BUILD VEHICLE!
The fascinating 'Neubaufahrzeug' in
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28 SEVEN WHEELS
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Dragon's 1:35 Sd.Kfz.234 Pakwagen,
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Hawker Tempest Mk.V 'Le grand cirque' (The Big Show) (Royal Air Force " aircraft flown by W/Cdr P.H. Clostermann)
The Hawker Tempest Mk.V was the RAF's last piston-engined fighter used in the WWII, attaining great success in destruction of the German V-1 flying bombs. Developed in late 1941 from the troublesome Typhoon interceptor, the prototype flew in September 1942. The first order was for 400 Tempests, produced as the ...
Hawker Tempest Mk.V series 2 'Fierce Fighter' (2in1) (Royal Air Force) WAS £18.40. TEMPORARILY SAVE 1/3RD!!!
The Hawker Tempest Mk.V was the RAF's last piston-engined fighter used in the WWII, attaining great success in destruction of the German V-1 flying bombs. Developed in late 1941 from the troublesome Typhoon interceptor, the prototype flew in September 1942. The first order was for 400 Tempests, produced as the Mk.V...
Harrier GR.3/McDonnell-Douglas AV-8A/McDonnell-Douglas AV-8C 'Special Markings' (RAF, RN, USMC)
The Hawker Siddeley Harrier "Jump Jet" is a British V/STOL aeroplane developed in the 1960s. The initial version, the Harrier GR.1, was based on the pre-production P.1127 (RAF) fighter, of which a batch of 60 was ordered for the RAF in 1967. A similar model " designated Mk.50, with simplified navigational/attack system, was expo...
Hawker Tempest Mk.V 'Fighter Aces'
Description
The Hawker Tempest Mk.V was the RAF's last piston-engined fighter used in the WWII, attaining great success in destruction of the German V-1 flying bombs. Developed in late 1941 from the troublesome Typhoon interceptor, the prototype flew in September 1942. The first order was for 400 Tempests, produced as the Mk.V Series 1 (100 a/c by Hawker) and Series 2 (300 a/c by Gloster)...
BAe Harrier GR.1A/AV-8A/C 'First Generation'
The Hawker Siddeley Harrier "Jump Jet" is a British V/STOL aeroplane developed in the 1960s. The initial version, the Harrier GR.1, was based on the pre-production P.1127 (RAF) fighter, of which a batch of 60 was ordered for the RAF in 1967. A similar model designated Mk.50, with simplified navigational/attack system, was exported to the United States as the AV-8A, for use by the M...
BAe Harrier GR.1/VA.1 Matador The Hawker Siddeley Harrier "Jump Jet" is a British V/STOL aeroplane developed in the 1960s. The initial version, the Harrier GR.1, was based on the P.1127 (RAF) fighter and the first aircraft of a total of sixty for the RAF were delivered in the spring of 1969. The GR.1A was an upgraded version of the GR.1 having an uprated powerplant. 58 a/c of this model existed, of which 17 were new built and ...
BAe Harrier GR.3 'Laser Nose' The Hawker Siddeley Harrier "Jump Jet" is a British V/STOL aeroplane developed in the 1960s. The initial version was the Harrier GR.1, based on the P.1127 (RAF) fighter, and its upgraded variant was the GR.1A. Another upgrade implementing more powerful and reliable engine resulted in the GR.3 model, at first externally similar to previous GR.1/1As. Beginning from the spring of 1976 upgraded avioni...
Dassault_Mirage IIIC 'Delta-wing Fighter' (French & Swiss AF) The Mirage III jet fighter was developed by the French Avions Marcel Dassault company and its prototype flew in 1956. Regarded as a versatile second-generation fighter, it was the first Western European aircraft to exceed Mach 2 in level flight. The first major production model, the Mirage IIIC, took off in October 1960. A total of 95 were built for the French Air F...
Dassault_Mirage IIICJ/CZ 'Mach 2 Warrior' (Israeli, Argentinian & South African AF) The Mirage III jet fighter was developed by the French Avions Marcel Dassault company and its prototype flew in 1956. Regarded as a versatile second-generation fighter, it was the first Western European aircraft to exceed Mach 2 in level flight. The first major production model, the Mirage IIIC, took off in 1960 and nearly 100 were built for th...
BAe Harrier GR.3 'Operation Corporate' The Hawker-Siddeley Harrier "Jump Jet" is a British V/STOL aeroplane developed in the 1960s. The initial version was the Harrier GR.1 fighter and its upgraded variant was the GR.1A. Another upgrade implementing more powerful and reliable engine resulted in the GR.3 model, at first externally similar to previous GR.1/1As. Beginning from the spring of 1976 upgraded avionics were fitted to G...
Ilyushin Il-2 (Spotlight On No.22) This book is the latest in a reference series for aircraft modellers called "Spotlight On" and presents detailed illustrations of the famous Russian World War II attack aircraft. Nicknamed Shturmovik or Ilyusha, the Ilyushin Il-2 was a ground-attack aircraft produced by the Soviet Union in large numbers during the Second World War and played a crucial role on the Eastern Front. The book conta...
CLOSED Seamless Intakes for Airfix Sepecat Jaguar GR.1/GR.1A (designed to be used with 2025 released Airfix kits)
The SEPECAT Jaguar was a cold war icon: fast, aggressive, and built to punch deep into enemy territory. Designed as a joint British-French effort, the Jaguar GR.1/GR.1A served the RAF with distinction as a ground-attack workhorse, admired for its speed, ruggedness, and low-level strike capabilities. With its dis...
OPEN Seamless Intakes for Airfix Sepecat Jaguar GR.1/GR.1A (designed to be used with 2025 released Airfix kits)
The SEPECAT Jaguar was a cold war icon: fast, aggressive, and built to punch deep into enemy territory. Designed as a joint British-French effort, the Jaguar GR.1/GR.1A served the RAF with distinction as a ground-attack workhorse, admired for its speed, ruggedness, and low-level strike capabilities. With its disti...
AIRFIELD TRACTOR STANDARD N MOD. 1938
This kit represents the Standard N Mod. 1938 airfield tractor, designed for ground-support duties around military aircraft. Its distinctive enclosed cab and compact design make it a great addition to WWII airfield and aviation dioramas.
Highly detailed plastic model kit Scale 1:35
Standard N Mod. 1938 airfield tractor
Detailed cab and engine components
Photo-etched parts inclu...
VENTILATION SHAFT SET This 1:35 scale Ventilation Shaft Set is designed to add realistic industrial details to urban, factory, bunker, or underground dioramas. The set includes a variety of ventilation ducts, shafts, and grilles that can be arranged in multiple configurations, making it a flexible solution for many scenes from WWII to post-war settings. Ideal for adding depth and atmosphere to walls, courtyards, and interior o...
Republic P-47D-15RA Thunderbolt, Basic Kit The P-47D-15/16 "Razorback" Thunderbolt was a powerful fighter-bomber used extensively across the Pacific Theater of Operations. Renowned for its durability, range, and firepower, the P-47 served in both air-to-air combat and ground-attack missions against Japanese forces.
Highly detailed model of P-47D-15/16 Thunderbolt Razorback
Optional parts and realistic surface detailing
Incl...
Republic P-47D-22RE THUNDERBOLT. FRENCH SERVICE. BASIC KIT
This Basic Kit represents the P-47D-22RE Thunderbolt in French service. Operated by French units during and after WWII, these aircraft played an important role in ground attack and tactical support missions. The kit captures the distinctive features of the D-22RE variant and includes markings for French-operated aircraft, making it a great addition to Allied aviatio...
Republic P-47N-2RE THUNDERBOLT. BASIC KIT
This kit represents the P-47N-2RE Thunderbolt, a long-range version of the famous American fighter. Designed for extended operations, the P-47N featured a distinctive wing shape and increased fuel capacity, making it well suited for late-war escort and ground attack missions.
Highly detailed plastic model kit
Accurate P-47N-2RE configuration
Photo-etched parts included
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