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 - $32.00 $27.49
| 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 - $66.00 $56.95
| C-119C Flying BoxcarPlastic Model Kit by Italeri Developed by Fairchild from the previous C-82 Packet, the C-119 was one of the most important transport planes of the Fifties. The C-119C model had two 28 cylinder Pratt&Whitney four row radial R-4360 engines and it was distinguished from later types partly by its single wheel front undercarriage and different tail design. Production of the C-119C was speeded up when the Korean War broke out and these planes were soon being used for most of its transport missions. At the end of the war, a large number of the planes were supplied to the French, who used them widely in Indochina. Kit features detailed engine nacelles with rotating propellers, Beautifully detailed cockpit. The crew entry door can be fixed in the open or closed position. Bulkhead, cargo bay and control panels have molded-in details. The rear cargo doors can be fixed in the open or closed position
with loading ramps for the open position. Detailed landing gear struts. Separately assembled and detailed Dodge WC51. Waterslide decal markings included for: 1: USAF 63rd TCS, 403rd TCG, Kimpo Air Base, Korea (1952) 2: USAF 64th TCS, Sshiya Air Base, Japan (1954) 3: Gia lam Air Base, Hanoi, Vietnam (1954) 4: Cat Bi Air Base, Haipong, Vietnam (1954) Scale 1/72. Length 14.4" Wingspan 18". Skill level 3. Glue and paint required (not included). ITA1146 - $50.00 $42.49
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