MODEL KITS (382)

The M4 Sherman medium tank was, without a doubt, the most widely produced and deployed armored vehicle of World War II. The M4 formed the backbone of American armored forces and was manufactured in numerous versions and variants. The Sherman "Wet" was developed during the tank's operational service to reduce the risk of fire, which was a common issue in early production models. Introduced in 1944, it featured redesigned and repositioned fuel tanks to minimize the likelihood of explosions and fires. The adoption of fuel tanks immersed in a propylene glycol solution, hence the name "Wet", proved to be an effective solution. Crews appreciated the increased reliability and survivability in combat. The Sherman "Wet" was extensively used on the European front during the final stages of World War II. Features Super decal sheet for 6 versions 1 figure Glueable rubber tracks Color instruction sheet

The JSF Joint Strike Fighter program was a developmental project to create a new 5th generation all-weather multirole combat aircraft to replace the existing American and NATO strike-fighter force. The aerospace industry team led by aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin, created the single-seat, single-engine F-35 Lightning II. This fighter employs stealth technology and is characterized by its trapezoidal wings and application of the most advanced hi-tech systems, materials and avionics. Designed to attain air superiority, provide close air support and undertake ground attack missions, it has been developed in differing configurations for its varying roles. The F-35B with its STOVL (Short Take Off and Vertical Landing) capability has been specifically designed to operate from modern aircraft carriers such as the British H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth or the Cavour, the flagship of the Italian Navy. The U.S Marines Corps plan to deploy the F-35B in both attack and ground support roles. The STOVL version is powered by the Pratt & Whitney afterburning turbofan and its swivel nozzle, which directs the thrust of the engine. Due in part to its operational flexibility, its advanced on-board technology, innovative design and performance features, the F-35 Lightning II is already a landmark aircraft in the world of 21st century military aviation. Features Super decal sheet for 6 versions Photo etched fret CONTAINS U.S. VERSION ''BEAST MODE'' LOADOUT AND 2 WEAPONS TROLLEYS Color instructions sheet

The Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion is a heavy, American-made transport helicopter with a metal structure in a classic layout with a main rotor and a tail rotor on the beam. The drive is provided by two General Electric T-64-GE-413 engines with a capacity of 3925 KM each. The flight of the first prototype took place in 1964, and serial production continued in 1966-1978. It is estimated that about 510 copies of this helicopter were built. The Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion was created in response to a tender for a new transport helicopter launched by the Marine Corps in 1959. The new machine was to be able to launch freely, have a loading ramp at the rear of the hull and carry about 50-60 soldiers. All these criteria were met by the machine of the Sikorsky concern. Many development versions of this very solid helicopter were created in the course of serial production. One of them was the CH-53D version with a stronger hull structure, better performance and higher lifting capacity. Another was the search and rescue version, designated CH-53GE. There were also versions dedicated to foreign recipients with changed avionics or engines (e.g. CH-53G created for the needs of German aviation of land forces). The CH-53 helicopter took an active part in the Vietnam War (1964 / 1965-1975). It has also been exported to several countries, including Austria, Germany, Israel and Mexico. Features Tail boom can be built straight or folded Rear ramp can be built open or closed Two pilot figures included Highly detailed cockpit and landing gear Fully engraved panel lines

Hasegawa adds the Toyota Celica LB 1600GT with its distinctive fastback silhouette to their 1/24-scale model kit lineup! It made its debut in April 1973 as a three-door 2+2 couple; as the name "liftback" suggests, it had a large tailgate. When the rear seat backs are folded down, the cargo space could hold surfboards, camping equipment, and other bulky gear. This model kit features many newly developed parts, including the body and interior, based on research conducted on actual vehicles. The chassis will be a set of parts from the conventional Toyota Celica 1600GT; the front grille, bumper, wiper, pillar duct, mirror surface, etc. are plated parts. Eight-spoke Watanabe wheels are included too. Specification Mold Color: White Size: 17.7cm long when completed

Hasegawa brings us a 1/24-scale model kit of the Subaru Impreza Sports Wagon with a dark blue body!  Specification Mold Color: Dark blue Size: 18.2cm long when completed

Reissue of the Hasegawa 1/48-scale Ki-45 kit with decals and new parts to build it as a Ki-45 Kai Toryu Type Tei. Includes new long nose, cowlings, slant-mounted gun, and upper fuselage parts. Markings are for the mottled "65" and all-green "59" of the 53rd Flight Regiment, 3rd F.G. at Matsudo A.B. in February 1945, plus the all-green "Hitachi" of the 5th Flight Regiment at Kiyosu A.B. in 1944-45.  Features The kit adds new plastic parts and reproduces the den shape. Set of 3 types of decals. "65" is a light gray-green and dark green spotted camouflage aircraft. ``59'' and ``Hitachi'' are dark green or dark brown aircraft. Exhaust pipe parts are selectable between a collective exhaust pipe and a single exhaust pipe. 

Sharp detail and fine engraved panel lines throughout the kit. Weapons include air to ground rockets and bomb. Includes markings for three aircraft from - 3rd Fighter Squadron, 3rd Fighter Group, 487th Fighter Squadron See box art), 352nd Fighter Group and 353rd Fighter Squadron, 354th Fighter Group. Contents Plastic sprue (Clear), Plastic sprue, Decalsheet (waterslide)

The Kyushu J7W Shinden was a Japanese, single-engine, experimental, canard-type interceptor of metal construction from the final period of World War II. Although work on canard-type aircraft had been underway since 1942, the prototype's first flight did not take place until August 3, 1945. The last two test flights took place in the last days of the war, and the prototype only achieved a total of 45 minutes of flight. The power plant was a 2,030-horsepower Mitsubishi Ha-43-41 engine, moving a pusher propeller, which unfortunately caused too much vibration and made maneuvering difficult during test flights. As a result, the J7W2 Shinden-Kai version was developed, which was planned to be equipped with a turbojet engine. This version never went beyond the design stage. Technical data: length: 9.66m, wingspan: 11.11m, height: 3.92m, maximum speed: 750km/h, climb rate: 12.5m/s, maximum range: 850km, maximum ceiling 12000m, armament: fixed-4 Type 5 30mm cannons. Unassembled plastic model kit. Paint and glue not included. Contents Plastic sprue (Gray), Plastic sprue (Clear), Plastic sprue (Gray), Decalsheet (waterslide) (Multi-colored)

This is a plastic model kit, which comes unassembled and unpainted. So glue, model paints and other basic modelling tools are additionally required. The Fw190A series was developed as a support fighter for the Bf109, and became a masterpiece fighter that surpassed the Bf109. However, the Fw190A series had one weakness - the engine power suddenly dropped when the aircraft rose to altitudes of 6,000m or above. To address this weakness, the D series was developed, equipped with a liquid-cooled Jumo 213 engine, but the improvement in high altitude performance, which was the target, was not sufficient. However, due to its significantly improved flight performance at medium altitudes and below, the German Air Force decided to adopt it as a new medium-altitude fighter, and production of the first mass-produced D-series model, the D-9, began in August 1944. Specification Number of parts : 111 Model length : 321.5 mm Model width : 328 mm

Ryusei Kai  Here's a 1/48-scale model kit of the Aichi B7A2 attack bomber Ryusei Kai made by the 21st Aircraft Arsenal! The aircraft made by the 21st Aircraft Arsenal has straight paint lines on the top and bottom, anti-glare paint on the nose, and is equipped with a triangular tail gear cover; additional photo-etched parts to recreate this feature are included. New decals are also included for the 752nd Naval Air Group, 5th Attack Squadron, aircraft 752-94, as well as aircraft 752-91, 752-92, and 752-93 from the same squadron. Features Size: 24cm long when completed Includes: Photo-etched parts, new decals Decals (markings) 752nd Naval Air Group, 5th Attack Squadron, 752-94 Bonus: "752-91", "752-92", "752-93"

A reproduction of the VRM-30 machine that painted Diamond Fuji! The bulges on the left and right fuselage sponsons are made of resin, andthe towel bar antenna is made of etched parts.A display stand is included. Resin Parts Bulges for additional sponsons on both sides of the fuselage Etching parts Towel bar antenna Decals (markings) 30th Fleet Support Multi-Mission Squadron, aircraft "73/9460", "71/9456", "72/9459" (Iwakuni Base: 2024)

We will be recreating the Tomcat (VF-2 squadron leader's aircraft) that is coming to Japan for the first time! Decals (markings) US Navy USS Enterprise 2nd Fighter Squadron "Bounty Hunters" Squadron Leader "NK201" (Iruma Air Base: October 1976)

Features This kit recreates a locally modified air defense fighter equipped with a 20mm upward-firing cannon! The 20mm upward-facing gun is made of metal parts. Decals (markings) Modified air defense fighter: Imperial Japanese Army Independent Air Force 17th Squadron (Chōfu Airfield: 1945) 1 other unit

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 1/48 T-2 Buckeye model is back now as is also its larger 1/32 cousin. And both releases share the same colour schemes depicting so called anniversary markings, one scheme is for a US Navy option while the other is more exotic indeed, reminding us that the Buckeyes also flew with the Hellenic Air Force. And both these schemes are quite eye-catching. Unlike the original releases with vacuum formed canopies, the models now sports much more modeller-friendly injected clear parts. The kit also contains resin cast parts and pre-painted etches. Features The only 1/48 T-2 on the market Contains detail resin parts and pre-painted etches Eye-catching schemes Limited quantity Pre-cut masks also available, made to fit the new injected canopy

Not long before the outbreak of WW2, the British Air Ministry issued a requirement calling for two types of fighter aircraft, one light weight with machine gun armament and the other one with heavy cannon armament. To these requirements, the machine gun armed Hurricanes and Spitfires were designed, while to fit the second category, the Westland offered their Whirlwind twin engined ‘Cannon Fighter’. This type was eventually produced in more than a hundred examples and further production was ceased only by the shortage of the Peregrine engines. The Whirlwinds were deployed over the English Channel in fighter and ground attack missions. For the latter ones, the Whirlwinds were fitted with bomb racks and were designated FB Mk.I. This modification proved very successful and it became more than clear that the Whirlwinds suit these types of missions very well indeed.   Our model of the Whirlwind now comes in the Hi-Tech format and contains ten styrene sprues, one with clear parts, a fret of photo etched details, set of 3D-printed parts and also resin parts. These details improve the cockpit area substantially and also make it possible to leave the nose section open to show the four Hispano cannon armament to good advantage. The decal sheet offers markings for four green and grey RAF machines, two of 263 Sqn and the other two of 137 Sqn. One of the schemes has a title under the canopy and another one sports the striking black and white wing undersurfaces, the makrings carried for the Operation Stalker. Features Top Notch Equipped Model Kit Containing Multi-Material Accessory Sets Two Decal Sheets Eye-Catching Colour And Marking Schemes