This is the 1/48 scale Avro Lancaster B Mk.I/III plastic model by Tamiya Modeling skills helpful if under 10 years of age. New $85.38 (20% off). Features: Highly detailed plastic pieces molded in grey, clear and tan Includes 5 figures in various poses Kit enables assembly of either MK. I or MK. III (early to late production) variants Includes new parts such as propellers, engine exhausts and front canopies Comes with 4 types of unique markings, including colorful nose art Engine nacelles without exhaust covers and late production tail turret are also included Illustrated intructions with paint/marking guide included.

It entered service in 1941, flying alongside the Bf 109 and it soon took control of air superiority over the English Channel. New $22.59 (29% off). Establishing itself as a mainstay fighter of the Luftwaffe, it outperformed the contemporary Spitfire Mk. V's in almost every respect and maintained this advantage until the arrival of the Spitfire IX in July 1942. The FW 190 fighter underwent constant improvement throughout its life. The A-3 version used the improved BMW 801Dg engine that produced 1,700hp. Armament was increased from four to six guns, consisting of two rapid firing MG 151's in the wing roots; two MG FF's outboard of the landing gear and two fuselage mounted MG 17 machine guns. Features:

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A plane which since July 1932 the Nakajima Aircraft Mfg. New $11.69 (29% off). Company had designed and manufactured for trial under the name of KI-84 was officially adopted in April 1944 by the Army as the Fighter Type 4 "Hayate" and the mass production was started. The number of the Hayate produced by the end of World War II totaled about 3,500 which ranks next to that of the Zero and the Hayabusa but is the largest in the Japanese aircraft history in view of the number produced in about a year. The performance of the Hayate was equal to, or higher than that of the Allies' fighters of those days. This was the first fighter worthy of the name having excellent speed (climbing ability), firepower and maneuverabili

In September 1939, aircraft manufacturers Nakajima and Mitsubishi received an unofficial order to trial-manufacture the Raiden, the Japanese Navy's first interceptor (a fighter to undertake the air defence of land bases). New $11.69 (29% off). It was finally decided, however, that the development and trial-manufacture of the Raiden should be conducted only by Mitsubishi. It was in April of 1940 that the plane was designated "14-Shi Interceptor (J2M1)" and official requirements were set out by the Navy. The requirements gave priority to climbing power, maximum speed and high altitude performance. Aircraft engines of those days that could meet all these requirements were only the air-cooled engine "Kasei" type 11 t

This is the 1/48 Scale F-80 Shooting Star Plastic Model Kit from Revell Monogram. New $16.19 (29% off). Suitable for Ages 10 & Up. Features: * Highly detailed plastic molded in light gray and clear. * Detailed landing gear. * Removable panel for machine gun bay and tail section remove to show turbojet engine. * Open or closed canopy with detailed cockpit and pilot. * Pylon mounted wign tanks or bombs. * Waterslide decals. * Illustrated instructions.

This is a 1/48 F-4G/F Phantom II "Wild Weasel" Plastic Airplane Kit from Testors. New $15.69 (29% off). It's a skill level 2 model for intermediate to experienced modelers, ages 10 and up. Features: * Adaptable plane that has appeared in many guises - fighter interceptor, photo-reconnaissance, bomber, and attack plane. * Camouflaged plane with armament and an optional shark's mouth at the nose. * Two cockpits with clear opening canopy hatches. * Waterslide decals. * Detailed Pictorial Instructions.

In June 1942, the F4U-1 production models made their maiden flight. New $22.59 (29% off). However, due to their restricted forward field of view, and because of a propeller wash effect caused them to stall left wing first during low speed landings, they first were used as land based fighters. Succeeding the F4U-1 in the summer of 1943 was the F4U-1A, which was equipped with an extended rear wheel landing gear shaft, a slightly modified glazed canopy, and a small triangular strip of metal bolted to the right leading edge of the wing to equalize the stall and avoid the roll to the left at touch-down. . Features: * Two figures (seated and standing) included. * Equipped with an extended rear wheel

The Hawker Siddeley Harrier astounded the world with its unique ability to take-off and land vertically utilizing vectored thrust from its powerful 8000kg thrust engine. New $14.19 (29% off). First tested in concept in 1960, the aircraft went through many periods of testing and modification prior to acceptance by the Royal Air Force and other nations in 1974. The production Harriers utilized either a Pegasus 6 or 11 engine of 8000 or 9750kg thrust and it was only natural that the Royal Navy should find application for this type of aircraft with their fleet air arm. Various political and financial considerations delayed the order for the "Navalized" Harrier until May 1975, when the Admiralty ordered an initial 24

This is the 1/48 Scale B-24J Liberator Plastic Model Kit from Revell Monogram. New $30.39 (29% off). Suitable for Ages 12 & Up. Features: * Highly detailed plastic pieces molded in light grey and clear. * Full interior deatil from front to back with bomb bay and ful rack of bombs. * Crew figures and ground transport tractor. * Waterslide decals. * Illustrated instructions.

This is the 1/48 Scale F-22 Raptor USAF Plastic Model Kit from Hasegawa. New $42.39 (52% off). Features: * Highly detailed cockpit. * Weapons bay may be displayed open or closed. * Detailed gear bays and landing gear. * Optional photo-etch detail kit available separately (HSGS7139). * Waterslide decals. * Illustrated assembly guide.

This is a 1/48 North American F-86F-30 Plastic Aircraft Kit by Academy Plastics. New $23.29 (29% off). It's for experienced modelers. Features: * 1/48th scale for static display only. * 121 parts in light grey and clear with fine recessed panel lines. * Optional position speed brakes with detailed speedbrake actuators. * Cockpit detail: 3-part seat, cockpit tub, instrument panel with decal, control stick and 5-part seated pilot figure. Canopy may. * be posed open or closed. * Detailed landing gear, gear doors, wheel wells, and wheels. * Full intake trunking and exhaust jet pipe. * Ordnance includes: 2 styles of drop tank and bombs. * The rear fuselage may be removed to show a complete GE J-47 je

This is a 1/48 Scale Nakajima B5N2 Type 97 Carrier Attack Bomber (Kate) Model 3 Plastic Model Kit from Hasegawa. New $42.99 (8% off). Features: * 110 light grey plastic pieces molded to sprue trees. * Clear pieces for canopy included. * Triple seat cockpit. * Recessed panel lines give authentic look. * Detailed cockpit and landing gear. * Full armament package. * Detailed pictorial instructions.

Assemble the Hawker Hurricane Mk.I with this 1:48 Scale Plastic Model Kit from Airfix Suitable for Ages 8 & Older. New $11.99 (29% off). Features: * Realistically reproduced single seater fighter plane built from highly detailed, injection molded gray plastic parts with scribed surface panel lines. Optional D. H. or ROTOL spinner with appropriate propeller blades. * Landing gear can be fixed in the retracted or extended position. * Detailed cockpit with pilot figure. * Glazed cockpit canopy. * Authentic waterslide decals. * Illustrated assembly guide.

First flight was on 1 April 1939 and combat trials were concluded in July 1940 with 15 pre-production A6M2's sent to two squadrons by the end of the month. New $12.39 (29% off). These aircraft had folding wing tips to accommodate aircraft carrier elevators, and were the ones first seen by Gen. Chennault in China, and at Pearl Harbor in December 1941. Although the A6M2 met or exceeded original design specifications, modifications were taking place at the Mitsubishi factory to improve roll rate, speed up handling aboard carriers, and utilize the uprated Sakae 21, 1,130 hp engine. The first A6M3 type 32 (code named HAMP) took to the air on 15 July 1941 with production beginning in April 42. A total of 343 aircraft w

This is a 1/48 O-2A Skymaster Plastic Aircraft Kit from Testors. New $11.39 (28% off). It's a skill level 2 model, designed for modelers ages 10 and up. Features: * Observational panels in doors and cabin roof. * Minigun pods, rocket launchers, and flare dispensers. * Waterslide decals for two aircraft. * Clear pictorial instructions. * 1: USAF 21295, Danger Prop., Arrows, Star Insignias. * 2: 591, NJ, O-2A 721318, Navy, Rescue, VFA-125, Star Insignias. * Airframe Colors. * -Aircraft Gray (FS16473), Flat Black (FS37038), Ford Engine Light. * Blue (#2726), Bright Yellow (#2717), Insignia White (FS17875),. * Chrome Silver (FS17178). * Detail Colors. * -Red (#1103), Green (#1124), Insignia Yellow (

In 1965, when U.S. New $33.19 (29% off). air operations in Vietnam became more aggressive, literally hundreds of Skyraiders, including the A-1J, were deployed to the 14th and 56th Special Operations Wings (SOW). Armed with Mk.82 and Mk.117 bombs, 20mm wing-mounted cannons, and rocket launchers, the Skyraiders were used in a wide variety of combat missions. Features: * Fuselage and wing drop tanks. * Detailed engine with 4-blade propeller. * Detailed landing gear, landing gear doors, and tail wheel. * Heavily armed with: Mk.82 LDGP bombs, M117 bombs, LAU-3 rockets pods, LAU-68 rocket pods, SUU-11 7.62mm gun pods, SUU-14 rocket tubes.

A 1/48 Plastic WWII German Fi103 V-1 Flying "Buzz Bomb" by Tamiya. New $10.59 (29% off). Features: * 18 parts in light grey with raised details and recessed panel lines. * Detailed pulse jet intake. * Includes dolly for transporting missile. * First "cruise missile", powered by single pulse jet engine which ran until a timer shut off fuel flow causing the V-1 to crash.

This is the 1/48 Scale EA-6A Wild Weasel Plastic Model Kit from Revell. New $18.14 (45% off). Suitable for Ages 10 & Up. Features: * Molded in light gray and clear. * External ordnance includes ALQ-76 jamming pods, two shrike missiles, ALE-41 chaff dispenser pod plus external fuel tanks. * Detailed landing gear and cockpit with two crew figures. * Waterslide decals. * Illustrated assembly instructions.

This is the 1/48 Scale F6F-5 Hellcat Plastic Model Kit from Revell. New $11.99 (29% off). Suitable for Ages 10 & Older. Features: * Highly detailed pieces molded in light gray and clear. * Authentic action features including folding wings an retracting gear. * Complete load of bombs and rockets. * Seated pilot and outside crew figure. * Waterslide decals. * Illustrated assembly guide.

In 1943, the 8th Air Force was launching raids on Germany with its B17 and B24 from England. New $36.69 (29% off). The aim was to destroy German main production factories. Unfortunately, losses during theses missions were very heavy and it became urgent to develop a fighter able to escort the bombers over enemy soil. The limited ranges of the Spitfire and P-38 Lightning did not make these fighters able to go further than Paris, leaving the bombers alone to fend for themselves for the rest of the flight. With the development of the P-47, this problem was overcome. The P-47 was the first single-seated fighter to be equipped with a supercharger, allowing it to fly at the same high altitude as the bombers. This high-