B-17F Memphis BellePlastic Model Kit by Academy The B-17 Flying Fortress "Memphis Belle" was the most famous bomber, because she was the first heavy bomber in Hitler's European war theater to complete 25 combat missions and keep her entire crew alive. The Memphis Belle was named for pilot Capt. Robert K. Morgan's wartime sweetheart, Ms. Margaret Polk. The preserved Memphis Belle remains on display at Mud Island in Memphis, Tennessee. Kit features engraved panel lines and rivet details, detailed cockpit interior and bomb bay, poistionable landing gear and bomb bay door. Decal markings for 1: Memphis Belle, 324th BS/91st BG/8th AF June 1943 2: Miss Ouachita, 322nd BS/91st BG/8th AF, Feb. 1944. Scale 1/72. Length 12" Wingspan 17". Skill level 2. Glue and paint required (not included). ACY2188 - $37.00 $31.45
| Douglas A-26 A/B InvaderPlastic Model Kit by Italeri The Douglas A-26 entered the Second World War at a relatively late date: the first eighteen examples were, in fact, sent to the European front in the summer of 1944. However, shortly afterwards, the Invader demonstrated its worth, and on the cease fire the troops equipped with these planes had flown more than 11,000 missions. Also in the Pacific, in only a few months, the Invader consolidated its fame as the crew’s favourite bomber. After a short period of time, the A-26 found itself fighting again in Vietnam. It then became the average standard bomber of the USAF used in the War in Korea. It was in this conflict that the A-26C variant was more widely used; characterised by P&W R-2800-27 engines and a glass nose, which contained the Norden bombsight. Many examples were successively supplied to smaller air forces, which kept them in service until the middle of the 70’s. Kit features cockpit including control panel, realistically molded engine nacelles, detailed landing gear. Waterslide decal markings included for: 1: A-26B-552nd BS, 386th BG, Beaumont, France 1944 2: A-26B-554th BS, 386th BG, France 1945 3: A-26B-86th BS, 47th BG, 12th Air Force, Italy 1945 4: A-26B-670th BS, 416th BG, France 1945 Scale 1/72. Length 8". Skill level 3. Glue and paint required (not included). ITA1274 - $36.00 $30.60
| C-130J HerculesPlastic Model Kit by Italeri While it maintains the familiar lines of the Hercules, a common sight in the world’s skies for decades now, the C-130J has been extensively re-designed. The most visible change lies in the use of two 4700 HP Rolls-Royce (Allison) AE2100D3 engines, with six-blade composite-material propellers that ensure silent running and low fuel consumption. High performance features include an excellent rate of climb and an extended range of action thanks to the new engines. An equally important development is the avionics: the cockpit, in fact, is equipped with new digital instruments and a Head-Up Display that provides the pilot with a constant stream of data without him having to look away from the cockpit window. The C-130J is steadily becoming the standard transport aircraft in many NATO countries. Kit features detailed payload area. Rear loading ramp can be modeled in the open or closed position. Forward crew access ladder can be fixed in the open or closed
position. 4 detailed engines. Window glazing. Waterslide decal markings included for: 1: US Maryland Air National Guard 2: Italian Air Force, 46 Brigatta Aerea 3: Royal Air Force, Lyneham Scale 1/72. Length 16.3" Wingspan 22.4". Skill level 3. Glue and paint required (not included). ITA1255 - $75.75 $64.39
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