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					<item><title>Metallic Details MDMD14435</title>
<link>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MDMD14435</link>
<description>Lockheed C-5B Galaxy Antennae (designed to be used with Roden kits). Price:&amp;pound;8.32</description>
<author>sales@hannants.co.uk</author>
<guid>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MDMD14435</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:02:19 GMT</pubDate>
</item><item><title>Roden ROD351</title>
<link>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ROD351</link>
<description>USAF Convair XC-99 Heavy Transport Aircraft
The Convair XC-99 was a pioneering American heavy transport aircraft developed from the B-36 Peacemaker strategic bomber. It first flew in 1947 and served with the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1957. At the time, it was the largest land-based transport aircraft in the world, capable of carrying up to 400 fully equipped troops or 45 tons of cargo.
 
The XC-99 set several aviation records during its operational life and was used extensively by the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. A civilian passenger variant was proposed but ultimately cancelled, and no further production orders were placed. As a result, only a single prototype was built, which survives at Davis-Monthan AFB, albeit in a dismantled state. The XC-99 remained the largest transport aircraft of its kind until the introduction of the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy in the late 1960s... Price:&amp;pound;58.32</description>
<author>sales@hannants.co.uk</author>
<guid>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ROD351</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 07:32:23 GMT</pubDate>
</item><item><title>AIM - Ground Equipment GE72160</title>
<link>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/GE72160</link>
<description>USAF U-30 tractor - circa 1972 onwards. This was a very large tractor used to tow the B-52 and other large aircraft. (This is a 3D-printed model, and is designed to be used with the Italeri kits of the B-52G Stratofortress or B-52H Stratofortress, or the Modelcollect kits of the B-52G early type or the B-52H Stratofortress early type strategic Bomber, or the Anigrand Craftswork kits of the McDonnell-Douglas KC-10A Extender, the Lockheed C-5B Galaxy, or the VC-25A.). Price:&amp;pound;29.99</description>
<author>sales@hannants.co.uk</author>
<guid>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/GE72160</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:43:14 GMT</pubDate>
</item><item><title>AFV Club AF35331</title>
<link>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AF35331</link>
<description>US M107 175mm Self-propelled Gun, 1960s-70s
Large and powerful artillery piece used by the United States Army and Marine Corps from the early 1960s to the late 1970s. It was designed to provide long-range fire support and it&#039;s lighter weight construction permitted air-portability by C-5 Galaxy transport aircraft.
New tooling injection plastic 175mm barrel &amp; ammunition with adjustable elevation angle. Simplified driver&#039;s station interior. Driver&#039;s hatch can be displayed open or closed. Movable &#039;Loader and Rammer&#039; feed tray and traversable elevation arm. Detailed &amp; workable recoil spade and hydraulic system. Detailed M113 gun. Choice of 5 markings: US, West Germany, Israel, Italy.. Price:&amp;pound;74.99</description>
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<guid>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AF35331</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:00:59 GMT</pubDate>
</item><item><title>AIM - Ground Equipment GE72090</title>
<link>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/GE72090</link>
<description>USAF T300 Pay Mover tractor with cab - circa 1972 onwards. This was a very large tractor used to tow the B-52 and other large aircraft. (This is a 3D-printed model, and is designed to be used with the Italeri kits of the B-52G Stratofortress or B-52H Stratofortress, or the Modelcollect kits of the B-52G early type or the B-52H Stratofortress early type strategic Bomber, or the Anigrand Craftswork kits of the McDonnell-Douglas KC-10A Extender, the Lockheed C-5B Galaxy, or the VC-25A.. Price:&amp;pound;24.00</description>
<author>sales@hannants.co.uk</author>
<guid>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/GE72090</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:52:03 GMT</pubDate>
</item><item><title>Print Scale PSL48246</title>
<link>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/PSL48246</link>
<description>1. Lockheed U-2R s/n 68-10331,of the 6th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, based at Osan Air Base, South Korea. 

2. Lockheed U-2R, s/n 68-10338, possibly serving with the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing. Beale AFB.

3. Lockheed TR-1A, s/n 80-0182 Note Bulldog insignia carried on fin.

4. Lockheed TR-1B, s/n 80-1091. The Q-bay was occupied by the second cockpit on this variant. Earlier TR-1B&#039;swere white overal.

5. Lockheed TR-1A, c/n 80-01074. The aircraft made its first flight in February 1984. It was upgraded under the PLSS program in 1984-1985. Transferred to 17th RW in February 1990. Transferred to 9th WR in October 1992. In May 1996, converted to U-2S. Currently flying with 9th Rw, Beale AFB.

6. Lockheed TR-1A , 80-01084. The first flight was lost in the past 1986. December 9, 1987 at Alconbury Air Force Base, UK, the plane collided with a tractor. The wing was damaged. Disassembled on the doorstep of the C-5 Galaxy, it was taken to Palmdale to the factory for refurbishment. In 1988-1989 he was transferred to the 9th SRW. Currently flying with 9th RW, Beale AFB.

7. Lockheed U-2R Senior Span, 68-10338. Initially part of the 100th SRW, and in 1976 transferred to the 9th SRW. Crashed on 29 August 1995 while taking off from Fairford Air Force Base, UK.. Price:&amp;pound;14.75</description>
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<guid>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/PSL48246</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:06:33 GMT</pubDate>
</item><item><title>Revell RV6787</title>
<link>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/RV6787</link>
<description>N1 Starfighter: The Mandalorian 
First introduced during a crossover episode of Disney+ series Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett, following the destruction of Mando&#039;s &quot;Razor Crest&quot;â„¢ at the hands of Moff Gideon, Mandalorian Din Djarin is looking for a new ride and finds it with the N-1. Formally a planetary defence starfighter from the planet, Naboo, Star Wars fans will recognise this as the type of ship first seen in Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, as flown by the young Anakin Skywalker (later Darth Vader) with astromech R2-D2.
 
When we first see the N-1 on Tatooine, it&#039;s in a sorry state with faded chrome/paint and missing panels, but is soon rebuilt with much of the original faded yellow paint ground off, plus enhancements to seriously boost its top-end speed. Other modifications include the fitting of a pressurised dome over the astromech station for Groguâ„¢ to travel in. Advance to the start of series 3 of Star Wars: The Mandalorian, when Groguâ„¢ gets his first flight in the N-1 and encounters Purrgil, or &quot;Space Whales&quot; whilst flying through hyperspace. This also highlights that Groguâ„¢ is able to exit his &quot;dome&quot; and enter the cockpit whilst in-flight, travelling on Mando&#039;s lap.
 
Also shown in series 3, with Mando in need of an astromech to ensure the atmosphere is safe to breathe on home planet, Mandalore, the unwilling R5-D4** (or &quot;Red&quot;) is recruited to temporarily take up the station behind the cockpit, as R2-D2 did before.
 
In the continuing use of &quot;easter eggs&quot; that so delight fans of the wider Star Wars universe:
 
*Space Whales were first seen in Star Wars animated series; Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Rebels.
 
**R5 &quot;Red&quot; is also believed to be the same R5 droid that was &quot;adjusted&quot; by R2-D2 in the original Star Wars movie to ensure that R2 could be acquired by Luke Skywalker&#039;s family and so allow Luke to find Princess Leia&#039;s message to Obi-Wan Kenobi (stored inside R2), commencing the saga that continues to this day!
 
 
Episode 1 Space Battle, Naboo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hUoANO1Fuc
 
Rebuilding a Starfighter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFLFp1Th8CA
 
Beggars Canyon &amp; Beyond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwuY2zB5Uw4
 
Space Whales: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-7Dz6xOutI
 
This R5 unit has a bad motivator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pThExML00uU
 
 
Revell&#039;s New Tool release will include parts to enable the builder to recreate any of the configurations as detailed above; Groguâ„¢ on Mando&#039;s lap, Groguâ„¢ standing in the astromech station, or &quot;Red&quot; in the astromech station with Groguâ„¢ on Mando&#039;s lap - the diorama potential is endless! And, at 1:24 scale (completed kit measures 457mm long), this ties in to aftermarket 70-75mm figures and accessories/weapons (many WWI/WWII-era), from which much of the original Star Wars &quot;used galaxy&quot; look was adapted and developed from.
 
In addition, the kit&#039;s decal sheet will include representations of the yellow paint sections left by the grinder, so the builder has the choice of paint or decals for these prominent areas.. Price:&amp;pound;51.66</description>
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<guid>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/RV6787</guid>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2022 14:58:48 GMT</pubDate>
</item><item><title>Scale Aircraft Conversions SAC14427</title>
<link>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SAC14427</link>
<description>Lockheed C-5B Galaxy replacement Metal Landing Gear (designed to be used with Roden kits). Price:&amp;pound;14.99</description>
<author>sales@hannants.co.uk</author>
<guid>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SAC14427</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2017 09:36:10 GMT</pubDate>
</item><item><title>Roden ROD330</title>
<link>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ROD330</link>
<description>Lockheed C-5B Galaxy. Price:&amp;pound;99.99</description>
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<guid>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ROD330</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2017 15:43:44 GMT</pubDate>
</item><item><title>AIM - Ground Equipment GE72015</title>
<link>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/GE72015</link>
<description>USAF MB-2 FMC B450 tractor. A 3D printed resin model, designed to be used with the Italeri kits of the B-52G Stratofortress or B-52H Stratofortress, or the Modelcollect kits of the B-52G early type or the B-52H Stratofortress early type strategic Bomber, or the Anigrand Craftswork kits of the McDonnell-Douglas KC-10A Extender, the Lockheed C-5B Galaxy, or the VC-25A. , the Italeri kit of the Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker, or the Revell kit of the Rockwell B-1B Lancer
and the appropriate AIM Ground Equipment tow bar. It could also be used for smaller fighter or support aircraft of the USAF.. Price:&amp;pound;13.50</description>
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<guid>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/GE72015</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 11:06:58 GMT</pubDate>
</item><item><title>Anigrand Craftswork ANIG2094</title>
<link>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG2094</link>
<description>McDonnell-Douglas KC-10A Extender. . During the Vietnam War and Arab-Israeli War, the U.S.A.F. C-141 and C-5 were forced to carry a fraction of their maximum payload on direct flights from the continental United States to Asia and Israel. The strategic airlift operations demonstrated the necessity of adequate air-refueling capability. The U.S. Department of Defense concluded that a more advanced tanker was needed. The &#039;Advance Tanker Cargo Aircraft&#039; program was launched in 1975, four aircraft were evaluated: the Boeing 747, the McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Douglas DC-10 , the Lockheed L-1011 Tristar and C-5 Galaxy. The U.S.Air Force selected McDonnell-Douglas &#039;s DC-10 in 1977. The design for the KC-10 involved only modifications from the DC-10-30CF design. The major changes were the addition of a boom control station in the rear of the fuselage and extra fuel tanks below the main deck. The KC-10 first flew in July 1980. The first aerial refueling occurred during testing in October 1980, with the receiver aircraft a C-5 Galaxy. The first KC-10 was delivered to the U.S.A.F. in 1981. The 60th and last was formally handed over in 1988.. Price:&amp;pound;182.08</description>
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<guid>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG2094</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 18:06:28 GMT</pubDate>
</item><item><title>Anigrand Craftswork ANIG9001</title>
<link>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG9001</link>
<description>Lockheed C-5B Galaxy. In 1963, the USAF began to study very large logistic jet-powered transports. After reviewing several airframe designs, they eventually choose one similar to that of the C-141A Starlifter featuring a high-set wing, four underwing jet engines and a T-tail. The design competition was between Boeing Model 747, Douglas CX-4 and Lockheed L-500. Lockheed won the contract in 1965 with a design that was an extension of the Starlifter series. Construction of the C-5 prototype began in 1966. The first C-5A Galaxy was rolled out on 2 March 1968 and prepared for initial flight trials at Lockheed&#039;s Marietta plant. The maiden flight took place on 30 June 1968. The C-5 entered operational service in 1970 and has been a vital asset in every military operation since that time including Vietnam, Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom. In 1982, a new production version, the C-5B, was authorized in which all modifications and improvements evolved in the C-5A program were to be incorporated. With a service life that stretches beyond 2040, the C-5 will remain a central figure in strategic airlift for decades to come.... Price:&amp;pound;329.16</description>
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<guid>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG9001</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
</item><item><title>Anigrand Craftswork ANIG2067</title>
<link>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG2067</link>
<description>Douglas C-124A/C Globemaster. After the end of the second World War, the USAAF found the C-74 Globemaster was a very capable and useful aircraft, and began to consider acquiring an improved version proposed by Douglas. It used the same wing, tail and engines from the C-74, but featured a new and enlarged fuselage, as well as clamshell doors in the nose. The result was the Douglas C-124 Globemaster II. The YDouglas C-124 prototype made its first flight in 1949. The first operational Douglas C-124 was delivered in 1950. It provided valuable service in the Korean war, but was deemed too slow in the Vietnam era, so it was earned nickname &#039;Old Shakey&#039;. A total of 204 Douglas C-124A, and 243 Douglas C-124C were built, a turboprop-powered KDouglas C-124B tanker variant was considered. In 1970, most the Douglas C-124s were transferred to the Air Force Reserve and the Air National Guard. The Douglas C-124 was finally replaced by the C-5 Galaxy in 1974.. Price:&amp;pound;157.33</description>
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<guid>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ANIG2067</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
</item><item><title>Metallic Details MDMD14434</title>
<link>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MDMD14434</link>
<description>Lockheed C-5B Galaxy wheel bays (designed to be used with Roden kits). Price:&amp;pound;55.58</description>
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<guid>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MDMD14434</guid>
</item><item><title>Roden ROD335</title>
<link>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ROD335</link>
<description>Douglas C-133B Cargomaster n 1952, procurement of a new type for the Military Air Transport Service was announced in the United States under the SS402L Logistics Carrier Support Program. According to its requirements, the aircraft would have to lift more than 45 tons, including oversized items. 
The Douglas Aircraft Company, which has a long history of supplying transport aircraft to the military, proposed two projects, the C-132 and the C-133. The C-132 was rejected due to a number of technical problems, and the C-133 immediately received an order for a preliminary batch of 12 machines, even without building a prototype for testing. Construction of the first aircraft began at the end of 1953, and on April 23, 1956, the first test flight of the new giant took place. After a few shortcomings were eliminated, the C-133 went into series production, officially named the Cargomaster, and as early as August 1957, the 39th Transportation Brigade at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware was the first to receive a production aircraft, while the next machine of this type was delivered to the 84th Brigade based at McCord. 
Intensive operation of the C-133 began in 1958. The world was already on the verge of widespread confrontation, especially in Europe, where the US and USSR were vying for influence over the entire region. The C-133 was the only type that could carry nearly 100 percent of US military equipment, including most of its principal armored vehicles, and so its role in transferring military units to Europe was particularly important at this time. 
During series production of the C-133, its design was constantly modified to improve performance, in particular to increase its load capacity or to transport an ever increasing range of oversized loads. Starting from the eighth airframe, the tail section was slightly modified, and from the 33rd aircraft, the shape of the cargo compartment door was changed, now being split down the middle to open to each side. This made it possible to transport the assembled Atlas, Titan, and Minuteman missiles, because beforehand they were transported exclusively by road. 
The last 15, making a total of 50 aircraft, were designated C-133B. Like the later C-133A, they had double doors in the tail, which made it possible to enlarge the range of loaded military equipment. This was especially important for the carriage of missiles, since their outer dimensions were as close as possible to the internal dimensions of the cargo compartment of the aircraft. The main difference of the C-133B was the much more powerful Pratt &amp; Whitney T34-P-9W engines of 7,500hp each, which greatly improved the basic flying characteristics of the airplane. 
The C-133B together with the C-133A were heavily used for strategic transportation of military equipment from the US to Western Europe, and they also had to perform many military transport flights to Southeast Asia during the long war in Vietnam. The use of these aircraft was very intensive, which obviously contributed to the accelerated wear of the structure. 
As one of the measures to strengthen the structure external tightening strips of thin metal were used on the frames of the fore section of the fuselage, but this forced measure only improved the situation for a short time. 
Already by the late 1960s, after careful examination, it emerged that the C-133 had numerous points of fatigue and the possibility of an air crash at any time could not be eliminated. All the C-133s were immediately decommissioned. For security reasons, the military decided to extend the use of other transport platforms, the smaller but more reliable C-130s and C-141s. In addition, testing of the ultraheavy Lockheed C-5A Galaxy had already been completed and serial construction had begun, and the C-5A exceeded the capabilities of the C-133 in every measure. Attempts to use the C-133 in the field of civil freight were unsuccessful for safety reasons. 
After the successful tests of the C-5 Galaxy, the fate of all the serviceable C-133 airframes was finally resolved - they were completely decommissioned and transferred to storage bases or immediately to aviation museums. 
In total, 15 aircraft of the C-133B version were manufactured.. Price:&amp;pound;27.49</description>
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</item><item><title>KV Models KV14668</title>
<link>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/KV14668</link>
<description>NEW! Lockheed C-5B Galaxy / C-5M Super Galaxy + masks for wheels (designed to be used with RODEN kits) ROD330, ROD332) [Lockheed C-5B / C-5M]. Price:&amp;pound;3.17</description>
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<guid>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/KV14668</guid>
</item><item><title>Metallic Details MDMDR14411</title>
<link>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MDMDR14411</link>
<description>Lockheed C-5B Galaxy Tail (designed to be used with Roden kits). Price:&amp;pound;2.83</description>
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</item><item><title>Metallic Details MDMDR14410</title>
<link>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MDMDR14410</link>
<description>Lockheed C-5B Galaxy engines (designed to be used with Roden kits) Set contains 28 resin parts, photoetching board (56*71 mm). Price:&amp;pound;28.33</description>
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</item><item><title>Roden ROD332</title>
<link>http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ROD332</link>
<description>Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy
Modified life extension variant.. Price:&amp;pound;83.32</description>
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