P-38F Glacier Girl

Plastic Model Kit by Academy
During the summer of 1942, a flight of two B-17 Bombers and six P-38 Fighters were being flown to England from the United States in support of the war in Europe. The planes flew into a massive storm system near Iceland. In an attempt to avoid the storm the flight turned back for the safety of Greenland. But, again, they ran into storms. Their only chance for survival was to crash land on the glacial wastes of Greenland. Although the first P-38 plane to attempt landing flipped over, all remaining aircraft got down without significant injuries to any of the men. After eleven days the men were rescued by a team from a US Army weather station stationed at Angmagssalik, Greenland. The warplanes were abandoned on the glacier and after the first winter never to be seen again.

On August 1, 1992 at 2:32 p.m., after four months of laborious work, a seven-member team surfaced the first and only P-38 and christened her "Glacier Girl". Upon her return to the United States, she soon found her home in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Located at the Middlesoboro-Bell County Airport, she was restored to flyable condition by a team of restoration experts.

Scale: 1:48
Fuselage: 8-7/8"
Wingspan: 13"

ACY12208 - $27.00

North American P-51D Mustang 8th AF

Scale 1/48 Skill Level 3 Plastic Model Kit by Tamiya

Of the several variations of this famous fighter, the P-51D is generally accepted as the definitive Mustang and was the first production version with the "Bubble" canopy. More "D" model Mustangs were built than all other Mustang variants combined, with a total of 9,603 coming off production lines. 45 squadrons of the famed U.S. 8th Airforce, stationed in England were equipped with the P-51D, which could now escort and protect the heavy bombers all the way to and from targets on the European continent. P-51D Mustangs went to fight in the later Korean conflict and it last flew combat in 1956 in the deserts to the Middle East, when Israel used Spitfires, Messerschimitts and Mustangs together in the Mid East conflict.

TAM61040 - $30.00

MiG 21PF

Scale 1/48
Skill Level 2 plastic model kit by Revell
The MiG-21 (NATO reporting name “Fishbed”) is a supersonic jet fighter aircraft, designed and built by the Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau in the Soviet Union. Some 50 countries over four continents have flown the MiG-21, and it still serves many nations a half-century after its maiden flight. Detailed cockpit with optional position canopy. Two infra-red “Atoll” air to air missiles and center line fuel tank. Authentic markings for Soviet Air Force Fishbed D, Yellow 23, 1964 and Indian Air Force, C588, No.8 “The Eight Pursoot” Squardon. Molded in light gray and clear.
Length: 13". Wingspan: 5-7/8". Glue & paint required (Not included).

RMX855482 - $19.95

$16.99

Messerschmitt BF109G

Scale 1/48
Skill Level 2 plastic model kit by Revell
The Bf 109 Messerschmitt was first flown in 1935 and became one of the most common fighter planes in history, towards the end of the 2nd World War production reached in excess of 33,000 units. The G-10 version was developed late in the war it had a larger 1,475 HP engine and heavier armor-plating.

• Movable propeller plus long range fuel tank
• Detailed cockpit and optional position landing gear.
• Authentic markings for Bf 109G-10, “WHITE 11” 11./JG 52 or “YELLOW 5” 10./ JG 51, Bulltoffa, Sweden 1945.
• Molded in light gray and clear.

RMX855253 - $15.95

$13.79

Messerschmitt BF109E-4/7 Trop

Scale 1/48 Skill Level 3 Plastic Model Kit by Tamiya
During the first half of the Second World War, the Messerschmitt Bf109 E was the main fighter of the German Air force. The E-4 housed a 1,100 hp Daimler Benz DB 601Aa engine and was armed with two 7.9mm machine guns on the nose, as well as 20mm cannon on each wing. For some aircraft, bulletproof glass was used to reinforce the front of the canopy. Displaying superb acceleration and diving ability, the E-type planes overpowered RAF’s Hawk Hurricane and equaled the Spitfire fighters in the Battle of Britain. However, with a flight range of only 560km, the E-4 planes were limited to just fifteen minutes of combat over British skies. Thus, the bombers were not given sufficient support and sustained heavy damage.

TAM61063 - $29.00

Messerschmitt Bf109 E-3

Scale 1/48 Skill Level 3 Plastic Model Kit by Tamiya
Without a doubt, the Messerschmitt Bf109 can be claimed as the most famous and successful German aircraft from the WW2. It was the world's most advanced fighter at the time of its debut in 1936, and remained as the standard fighter for the Luftwaffe throughout the conflict. Created by the brilliant designer Willi Messerschmitt, it had the smallest possible airframe built around the most powerful engine available. It also boasted many of the then innovative features such as an all metal stressed skin construction, retractable main landing gear, automatic Handley-Page leading edge slats, etc. The E-3 version used an improved Daimler-Benz DB601Aa engine capable of 1,100 h.p. output. This engine had provision for mounting a 20mm MG FF cannon on the crankcase and firing through the propeller hub. The Messerschmitt Bf109E was one of the best fighters of the early WW2 period, on a par with the British Spitfire.

TAM61050 - $29.00

Junkers Ju87D Stuka

Scale 1/48
Skill Level 2 plastic model kit by Revell
The Stuka had fourteen variants of which the Ju87D's were the last and most popular. They were powered by the Junkers Jumo 211J-1 engine with 12-cylinders and (1,410-hp). The first version of this famous plane the Ju 87-1 saw action in 1937 with the Condor Legion in Spain. Joined in 1938 and 1939 by the later Ju 87B. The Junkers dive-bomber was more notorious than any other weapon in the German army. Within 9 months of the beginning of the war, the Ju 87 acquired an almost legendary reputation. The success of the Stuka lasted until August of 1940 when Germany launched its aerial offensive against the British Isles. Poorly armed and outmaneuvered by the defending Spitfires and Hurricanes, the Stuka paid a fearful price. By the end of August, the last of the Stuka Geschwader or dive-bomber wings was removed from action over Great Britain
Length: 9-1/4". Wingspan: 12-3/8". Glue & paint required (Not included).

RMX855250 - $15.95

$13.79

Hyakushiki Shitei III Kai

Scale 1/48 Skill Level 3 Plastic Model Kit by Tamiya
Shortly before China-based B-29s initiated high-altitude daylight raids over Japan, it became obvious to the Japanese Army leaders that an urgent development of an interceptor fighter with good performances at high altitude was necessary. In June 1943, the Army Aeronautical Research Institute studied the possibility of adapting the Hyakushiki Shitei R, which was one of the few operational aircraft in the Japanese Army to have the required altitude performance, to this type of operation. To mount two 20mm machine guns on the nose, the forward fuselage fuel tank were replaced and nose canopy was modified to "stepped" nose housing. The aircraft with these modifications were called Hyakushiki Shitei III Kai Air Defence Fighter "Otsu" type. Although most of them were flown by reconnaissance aircraft pilots with little dog fighting experience, they made greater military gains against B29s proving the outstanding basic capability of the Hyakushiki Shitei.

TAM61056 - $39.00

Hughes H-1 Spruce Goose

Scale 1/200
Skill Level 3 Kit by Mincraft
Nicknamed the "Spruce Goose" by the media for its all plywood construction Designed to carry 700 troops across the Atlantic, the HK-1 Hercules is the largest airplane ever to fly. Criticized by Washington and scorned by the press Howard Hughes made believers out of everyone when on November 2, 1949, he took the controls for a taxi test. He advanced the eight throttles and took off for a one mile flight across Long Beach Harbor, its only flight.

MMIS1607 - $24.99

Huey Hog

Scale 1/48
Skill Level 2 plastic model kit by Revell-Monogram
The workhorse helicopter from Vietnam flew every mission from ground support to med-evac. These fast, heavily armed choppers were used by the Marine Corps for protection of ground operations. Features: Quilted crew compartment, accurate armament, side mounted machine guns, waterslide decals.

RMX5201 - $15.95

$13.79

Heinkel He219 Uhu

Scale 1/48 Skill Level 3 Plastic Model Kit by Tamiya
Potentially one of the most effective night-fighters for the Luftwaffe, the Heinkel He219 "Uhu' (eagle owl) was doomed by political misjudgments and maltreatment. Started as a private venture study of the firm, the He219 incorporated a number of advanced features such as pressurized crew compartment, cockpit positioned at the extreme nose for excellent visibility, land gear of tricycle configuration, etc. The He219 was also the world's first operational aircraft to be equipped with ejector seats.

TAM61057 - $54.00

Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat

Scale 1/48 Skill Level 3 Plastic Model Kit by Tamiya
At the onset of the Pacific War in December 1941, the Japanese Navy A6M Zero fighter was the dominant aircraft successful against the allied air forces. The Zero's attempt at total superiority was thwarted by numerous F4F Wildcat fighters flown from U.S. aircraft carriers. It had folding wings, and three 12.7mm machine guns in each wing, plus the more powerful 1,200 P & W R-1830-86 Twin Wasp engine, giving it a speed of 512km/h. Grumman became known as the "Ironworks" due to its strongly designed aircraft, which could absorb enormous punishment and still fly home.

TAM61034 - $29.00

Gloster Meteor F1

Scale 1/48 Skill Level 3 Plastic Model Kit by Tamiya
In late 1940, the British Air Ministry presented the Gloster Aircraft Company with the specifications for a jet-powered fighter. March of 1943 saw the prototype, equipped with the De Havilland's H.1 engine, succeed on its first test flight. Subsequent testing led to the mounting of two Rolls Royce engines, which gave the Gloster Meteor F-1 an impressive top speed of 668km/h.

TAM61051 - $38.00

Ford Tri-Motor

Scale 1/77
Skill Level 2 plastic model kit by Revell-Monogram
Designed for the new airline market, Ford's Tri-Motor was an innovative design incorporating three radial engines, the corrugated metal fuselage featured an enclosed cockpit and a heated passenger cabin. Coined as the "Tin Goose", there were 199 Tri-Motors built between 1926 and 1933. Features: Highly detailed body and wing panels with optional parts for ski version, waterslide decals for Transcontinental Air Transport Maddux Air lines, Rapid Air lines and Stout Air Lines.

RMX5246 - $15.95

$13.79

Fokker F.I

Plastic Model Kit by Roden
The story of the most famous plane of the First World War, the Fokker Dr.1, outstanding creation of the famous and talented Dutch designer Antony Fokker, would be incomplete without the story of its pre-production model, the Fokker F.I. Although only three were built, it left an indelible trace in the history of air fighting in the Great War.
Kit features structurally detailed fuselage and wings, molded in high quality polystyrene for minimal flash or mold marks.
Scale 1/32. Length 7.1" Wingspan 8.8". Skill level 2. Glue and paint required (not included).

RODS0605 - $53.99