AIRCRAFT KITS (489)

Limited reissue of the Hasegawa Eggplane F-4 kit with decals to mark it as either a JASDF F-4EJ or a USAF shark-mouthed F-4E. "Phantom" figure also included to stand alongside the Eggplane.This new kit really captures the "look" of the plane while also being seriously deformed! Hasegawa really got the art of doing this down years ago, but now, using the latest in molding technology, they can do it better than ever!

Limited reissue of the Hasegawa Eggplane Zero kit with decals to mark it either of two schemes.

Limited reissue of the Hasegawa Eggplane F/A-18 kit with decals to mark it as either of two USN Hornets: NF/300 of VFA-192 or NK/300 of VFA-113.This new kit really captures the "look" of the plane while also being seriously deformed! Hasegawa really got the art of doing this down years ago, but now, using the latest in molding technology, they can do it better than ever!

The F-22 Raptor Moebius 1 in IUN specifications from the video game "Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown" is now a model kit from Hasegawa! Decals (markings) "Ace Combat 7 Skies Unknown" IUN's aircraft "Mobius 1" "IUN NP118"

Hasegawa's fine 777 kit with markings for ANA's new (2003) livery. The B777 is the world's largest twin-engine passenger aircraft. Its size is comparable to that of the B747, and it is equipped with Pratt & Poitney PW4000, General Electric GE90, and Rolls-Royce Trent 800 engines, each with a thrust of 34,000kg to 38,000kg. It is also Boeing's first passenger aircraft to feature digital fly-by-wire technology.However, unlike Airbus aircraft, the cockpit retains a control wheel, just like conventional aircraft. This difference is also reflected in the approach to protecting the aviation envelope. While Airbus aircraft cancel pilot actions if the pilot attempts to exceed the aviation envelope,the B777 displays warnings, such as a heavier control wheel, if the pilot attempts to exceed the aviation envelope . However, if ignored, the aviation envelope can still be exceeded. This can be seen as a reflection of Boeing's commitment to respecting the pilot's decisions. The B777 is also equipped with the latest avionics, and uses LCD (liquid crystal display) displays instead of the CRT displays used on the B747-400. The Japanese aviation industry is also involved in the development and production of the aircraft, with over 20% of the total being produced in Japan. Also noteworthy is that the B777 is the first aircraft to be built in the spirit of "working together," in which the airlines that will be using the aircraft worked together from the development stage to create a user-friendly aircraft.

Purpose-built for the United States Marines, the M featured a more powerful engine, more advanced avionics, and better pilot visibility thanks to a redesigned canopy. This kit builds into a later M, with the pod on top of the vertical stabilizer and all the bumps and antennas around the nose and exhaust. Markings for two aircraft are included, both hi-vis, one from VMA-331 "Bumblebees" with a striking black and yellow rudder and vertical stab, and one from possibly the most famous Marine squadron, VMA-214 "Blacksheep", made legendary by Pappy Boyington and his band of misfits in WW II. Of course, Pappy never flew a Super Scooter, if he had he would have had more than 28 kills!

This kit is based on the B787-8, the next-generation mid-size jet airliner that debuted in October 2011 in ANA colors. Features The fuselage is split into left and right sections, and a support (girder) sandwich design is used to ensure assembly and increase strength. The windows and doors are recreated using decals. The engine is a precise reproduction of the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine. The decals recreate the standard Triton Blue color used on the third mass-produced aircraft and onwards. A display stand is included. Decals (markings) All Nippon Airways 4th production aircraft "JA804A" All Nippon Airways 5th mass-produced aircraft "JA805A" Others "JA806A" "JA807A"

The F-14A Tomcat is a carrier-based jet fighter of the United States Navy. The F-14A uses the AWG-9 (Aug-Nine) fire control system to track up to 24 targets (enemies), and can simultaneously attack six of them with Phoenix missiles. The F-14A also employs a unique variable-wing design. These wings are constantly adjusted to the optimum angle by a computer. For example, when the aircraft slows down, the wings spread out to maximize lift.Conversely, when the aircraft is flying at high speed, the wings fold to minimize drag. When the aircraft is on an aircraft carrier, the wings fold in to avoid getting in the way. Decals are for VF-84 "Jolly Rogers", VF-21 "Freelancers", VF-154 "Black Knights" and VF-31 "Tomcatters". Includes White metal wheels (two styles of main wheels), "Rubber" tires, photoetched canopy frame detail parts, Pilot and RIO figures with optional heads and arms, Several styles of sensor pod for under the radome, Optional positions wings, flaps, slats, canopy, burner cans, boarding steps and speedbrakes, Optional pylon, TARPS and nose landing gear parts.

Big kit of the Mustang, older tooling. Adequate cockpit, engine detail, and fine raised surface detail with some recessed panel lines.

In the 1970s, several European nations began to formulate requirements for their next generation of multirole fighters based upon ongoing cold war needs and NATO support obligations. As early development begain in each of these countries, all recognized the risk and expense of such a development was more than any one country would be able to afford. As with the three-country alliance that created PANAVIA's Tornado, a new alliance was formed between the British, Germans, and Italians to create Eurofighter GmbH and its new design, the EF-2000 Typhoon. First flown in 1994, the Typhoon spend the next nine years working through development and test before entering service in 2003 with the RAF, Luftwaffe, Italian AF, and Spanish AF. The aircraft has also been exported to the Royal Saudi and Austrian Air Forces with other nations considering as well. The aircraft is a twin-engined delta-wing multi-role fighter with canards under the cockpit. The platform uses fly-by-wire technology to bring advanced high-angle-of-attack performance in aerial combat.  Features Nice ejection seat (needs seatbelts and harness) Nice cockpit and HUD Positionable canopy Positionable canards Intake trunks end in blank plate Positionable landing gear Positionable dorsal speed brake Optional pilot figure Optional display stand Markings Typhoon FGR.4, ZJ921, 3 Sqn (F), RAF Typhoon FGR.4, ZJ930, 17 Sqn (R), RAF Typhoon, 30+30, JG 74, Luftwaffe, Red Flag Alaska, 2012

The McDonnell Douglas F-15D/DJ Eagle is a two-seater version of the F-15C/J Eagle, an air superiority fighter used by the U.S. Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force as a successor to the F-4 .  Although it is a two-seater, it is only slightly heavier, and its flight performance and weapon systems are almost the same as those of the single-seater. Therefore, it can be used not only for its original role of control transfer training, but also as a two-seater fighter with dual controls for air superiority combat and ground attacks. The F-15E Strike Eagle is a further development of the fighter-bombing capabilities of the F-15 .

This re-release features a full crew and ground troops, perfect for creating detailed dioramas.  It includes 8 Hellfire anti-armor missiles mounted on pylons and offers great potential for building a dynamic, action-packed scene with some extra effort.

F6F-3/5 Hellcat U.S. Navy Carrier Based Fighter The Grumman F6 Hellcat is an American single-engine fighter aircraft of World War II with a semi-hulled airframe in a low-wing configuration. The F6 Hellcat was developed as a development of the successful F4F design. In designing it, the experience of 18 months of F4F operation in the Pacific and numerous feedback from pilots fighting in Wildcat aircraft were used. Structurally, the F6 Hellcat resembled its predecessor with one major change. A low-wing system was used, which allowed the landing gear to be retracted into the lower center wing instead of into the fuselage. This increased track width and stability in motion on the ground. In addition, cockpit truss was used and ammunition was increased. Marking Options Flown by Cmdr. D McCampbell CVG-15 USS Essex Oct. 1944 Leyte Flown by Lt. Cmdr. A Vraciu VF-6 USS Intrepid Reb. 1944 Flown by Cmdr. D McCampbell CVG-15 USS Essex Sept 1944

The Northrop F-20 Tigershark is an international fighter jet created to compete with the Soviet export fighter MIG-23/-27, and was originally called the F-5G. The engine was replaced with a single F404 engine instead of the twin J81 engine of the F-5E, but the thrust increased by 60%, and the speed/acceleration performance and maneuverability were greatly improved. The radar fire control system was also equipped with a more powerful APG67, improving the combat capabilities of air-to-air/air-to-ground/dogfighting. Features Recessed panel lines. Contains parts for one model. Paint and glue are not included. With English instructions.

While the Zero fighter Type 21 enjoyed a rapid advance in the early stages of the war, by 1943 it had become inferior in terms of speed and firepowerto the new, advanced fighter planes of the U.S. Army and Navy that were appearing one after another. Following the Type 32 and Type 22, the Type 52 was developed. Its wingspan was shortened from 12m in the Type 21 and Type 22 to 11m, the cowling was redesigned, and a thrust-type single exhaust pipe was installed to improve speed. As a result, its maximum speed was 565 km/h, 25 km/h faster than the Type 22. Furthermore, the Type 52A was produced, which replaced the 20mm machine guns in the wings with belt-fed Type 99 Model 2, Type 4 20mm machine guns and thickened the wing skin to increase the dive speed limit . However, the Navy's demands continued, resulting in the Type 52B, which strengthened the right side of the 7.7mm machine gun in the nose with a 13mm machine gun, and the Type 52C, which added 13mm machine guns to the outside of the 20mm machine guns on both wings of the Type B. Approximately 6,000 aircraft of the Type 52 series were produced by Nakajima and Mitsubishi and continued to fight until the end of the Pacific War. Features Engraved panel lines.  Markings for two aircraft - 203rd Naval Air Squadron in August 1945 at the Omura Air Base in Nagasaki Prefecture and an aircraft of the 252nd Naval Air Squadron in March 1945 at Shigehara Air Base in Chiba Prefecture.

In many respects, the Gloster Meteor could be regarded as Britain's jet powered equivalent of the Spitfire, the first of a new breed of fighter which would go on to patrol Britain's skies for many years following its squadron introduction in July 1944.The later F.8 variant was arguably the most effective version of the Meteor and for the five years following its introduction, it would form the backbone of the Britain's fighter defence force.With 1,183 aircraft built, the F.8 was both the final single seat fighter variant of the Meteor and the most heavily produced, arguably making this one of the most important British aircraft of the post war era.Specifications Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 28.31 Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 8.25 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 23.6 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 165 Item Scale: 1:48 License line: BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc. Contents (what's in the box) sets: Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals. Finish: Plastic Number of Scheme options: 2 Skill Level: 3 Flying Hours: 3 Wingspan (mm): 236

The second of America's great four-engined heavy bombers of the Second World War, the Consolidated B-24 Liberator began development after the Army Air Corps approached the company to build B-17 Flying Fortresses. Unimpressed at the prospect, Consolidated proposed that they could design and produce their own bomber in the same time it would take them to establish production lines, and it would be better than a Flying Fortress.  When their XB-24 prototype took to the air on 29th December 1939, it was a very different-looking aeroplane to the B-17 Flying Fortress, with its shoulder-mounted thin wings, deep, yet narrow fuselage and twin-boom tail, it had a maritime aircraft appearance about it. Following its eventual USAAF introduction in 1941, the B-24 Liberator was produced in vast quantities, serving in every theatre during the Second World War, and making a vital contribution to the Allied War effort.  The introduction of the 'H' model addressed the aircraft's vulnerability to frontal attack, something enemy fighter pilots had been exploiting since the B-24's introduction. This variant was the first to be manufactured with an electrically operated Emerson A-15 nose turret but also had around 50 other modifications to make the Liberator a more combat-effective aircraft.  This was also the first variant to truly take advantage of America's capacity for mass production and it was claimed that Ford could produce Liberators faster than the USAAF could process them into service. The Consolidated B-24 Liberator became the most heavily produced four-engined bomber in the history of warfare and America's most produced aircraft of the Second World War. Quite simply, the B-24 was flown by more men, carried more bombs over greater distances and destroyed more targets than any other bomber in the history of aviation. Includes Plastic model kit Instruction sheet Paint layout sheet Decals.

Following a short but intense period of training, the volunteer group of crack airmen who made up the new RAF No.617 Squadron took off from RAF Scampton on the night of 16th/17th May 1943, at the start of the most audacious bombing raid in history.Led by their enigmatic and inspirational commanding officer Guy Gibson, he is reputed to have said, 'This squadron will either make history, or it will be completely wiped out', but nevertheless, every man was determined to play their part in this historic raid. Nineteen 'Special' Lancaster's and their crews sent a message to the German nation that could not be disguised by their propaganda ministers.Specifications Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 30.2 Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 8.68 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 43.2 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 267 Item Scale: 1:72 License line: BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc. Contents (what's in the box) sets: Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals. Finish: Plastic Number of Scheme options: 2 Skill Level: 3 Flying Hours: 3 Wingspan (mm): 432

During the early stages of WWII, the American built Curtiss P-40B proved to be one of the most important fighter aircraft available to Allied Air Forces. Flying with the RAF in North Africa and the American Volunteer Group in China, the Allison V-1710-33 powered P-40B was to became one of the most distinctive fighters of the entire war, wearing their fearsome shark-mouth artwork.Arguably, the most striking versions of the P-40 were the early machines, which displayed an extremely sinister profile '”œ with a shorter, more pointed nose and an extremely throaty Allison V-1710 engine, the P-40B (Tomahawk IIa in RAF service) aircraft looked almost like flying Great White sharks. When RAF No.112 Squadron of the Desert Air Force added aggressive looking sharks teeth and eyes to their aircraft in 1941, they inadvertently turned their Tomahawks into some of the most iconic aircraft of WWII and certainly some of the most visually appealing. These designs would find their way on to many different aircraft throughout the remainder of the war, but the RAF Desert Air Force certainly started the trend.Specifications How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 106 Item Scale: 1:48 License line: BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc. Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues & decals Finish: Plastic Number of Scheme options: 2 Skill Level: 2 Flying Hours: 2 Wingspan (mm): 237

Although usually associated with the Wehrmachts feared Lightning War attacks at the beginning of WWII, the Ju87B Stuka was also a highly effective maritime strike bomber. Capable of performing precision dive bombing attacks against any Allied vessel, the Stuka took a heavy toll of shipping in the English Channel, North Africa and in the Mediterranean. The Stuka also saw service with the air forces of Italy, Romania, Bulgaria and Hungary, as well as remaining in Luftwaffe service throughout WWII. The attack dive of the Stuka was so severe, that quite a number of automatic features had to be incorporated into the manoeuvre.At an altitude of approximately 15,000 ft., the pilot would locate his target through a bombsight window, which was located in the floor of the cockpit. His engine and propeller had automatic controls, to optimise the aircraft when in a dive, and an automatic trimmer would make the aircraft tail heavy, as the pilot initiated the dive. He would move the dive lever to the rear, which would limit the kick of the control column and quickly begin a defined sequence of actions, which if done correctly, would see his ordnance detonate on his intended target. He quickly set the trim tabs, reduced the throttle and closed the engine coolant flaps. The aircraft would automatically become tail heavy and pitch over in a 180-degree roll, placing the aircraft in a steep nose-down dive at the same time, dive breaks were automatically deployed, to reduce the speed of the dive, to a constant 360 mph. This was the point of no return as the attack sequence had begun.As the strain on the body of the pilot increased, he still had much work to do. The angle of his dive could be checked by looking at a series of red lines on the side of his cockpit window and lining them up against the horizon 60, 75, or 80 degree angle of attack. He would then look forward through the fixed gun sight, to line up his attack, before releasing his heavy main bomb - the optimum release height was indicated to the pilot, by a light flicking on in his altimeter. The bomb was carried on a large U-shaped cradle, which would swing down on release, throwing the bomb safely clear of the large propeller and on to the target. As all this action was taking place, the pilot would have certainly had at least a couple of reassuring glances at the red pins protruding up from the top of the wings, which informed him that the automatic dive recovery system was engaged, should he fall victim to a g-induced black-out. All this would have been taking place in just a matter of a few, frantic seconds!Once the bombs had left the aircraft, it automatically began its dive recovery sequence. This was the point at which the maximum g loading on the crew would be felt and forces in excess of six times the force of gravity were regularly experienced, which could result in vision impairment at the very least. Once recovered and the nose of the aircraft was above the horizon, the dive breaks were automatically retracted, the throttle was opened and the propeller was set to climb the pilot then quickly had to manually open the coolant flaps, to prevent the engine from overheating and then resume flying the aircraft.This was the point that the Stuka was at its most vulnerable, flying at low level, at relatively slow speed and in hostile territory. His rear gunner may still be blacked out and indeed the pilot might still be feeling a little light headed, but every anti-aircraft gun, rifle and enemy fighter in the vicinity would be taking pot-shots at them, from every angle.Specifications Item Length - Without Packaging (cm) 22.9 Item Height - Without Packaging (cm) 8.35 Item Width - Without Packaging (cm) 28.8 How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer? 158 Item Scale 1:48 Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues & decals Finish: Plastic Number of Scheme options: 2 Skill Level: 3 Flying Hours: 3 Wingspan (mm): 288

The Supermarine Spitfire is arguably the most famous and beautiful fighter aircraft ever to grace the skies. First flying in 1936, R.J. Mitchell’s masterpiece was the interceptor of choice for Fighter Command by 1940, and the envy of many of the world’s air arms. Powered by the equally famous Rolls Royce Merlin V12, the Spitfire was capable of speeds of over 360mph and had exceptional manoeuvrability. The Spitfire was an excellent dog-fighter, able to turn on the inside of an opponent to great effect during the struggles over southern England and the English Channel during the Battle of Britain. The Spitfire Mark I has come to be seen as a symbol of ‘The Few’, vital to the defence of the United Kingdom against the previously all-conquering Luftwaffe. Along with the Hurricane, it cemented its place in history during the Battle of Britain and continues to be a hugely desirable ‘warbird' at airshows.

Although historically in the shadow of the Gloster Meteor, the de Havilland Vampire may have been the second jet fighter to enter Royal Air Force service, but was a hugely significant aircraft in its own right.  The first RAF aircraft capable of exceeding 500mph, the Vampire was also the first single-engined jet-powered aircraft to cross the Atlantic Ocean, marking it as one of the most important of the world's early jets.  The FB.5 fighter bomber was the most important variant of the aircraft with 1123 aircraft built and 930 seeing service with the Royal Air Force - those destined for service overseas were designated FB.9 and had cockpit air conditioning. Contains Plastic model kit Instruction sheet Paint layout sheet Decals.