Academy Plastic Models

Accurately reproduced static display model with fully engraved panel lines and rivet details. Detailed cockpit interior with clear canopy. Detailed landing gear and bays. Authentic waterslide decal markings. Illustrated assembly guide. (1) PlasticModel. Assemble the F8F-1/2 Bearcat ''French Air Force'' 1;48 Scale Plastic Model Kit from Academy. Suitable for Ages 10 & Older. One Waterslide Decal Sheet with Markings for 4 Versions. 1; F8F-1B, French Air Force, Indochina .....
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Accurately reproduced static display model with fully engraved panel lines and rivet details. Detailed cockpit interior with clear canopy. Detailed landing gear and wheel wells. Authentic waterslide decal markings. Illustrated assembly guide. (1) Plastic Model. Assemble the Hispano HA-1112 ''Buchon'' with this 1;48 Scale Plastic Model Kit from Academy. Suitable for Ages 10 & Older. One Decal Sheet with Markings for 2 Aircraft Versions. 1; Spanish Air Force. 2; Luftwaffe .....
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Accurately reproduced static display model with engraved panel lines and rivet details. Complete cockpit detail including pilot figure. Detailed landing gear with boxed-in wheel wells. Sidewinder AAMs, Maverick AGMs, and drop tanks. Clear, 2-part canopy. Authentic waterslide decals. Illustrated assembly guide. (1) Plastic Model. Assemble a F-16C Fighting Falcon with this 1;48 Scale Plastic Model Kit from Academy. Suitable for Ages 10 & Older. One Decal Sheet with Markings .....
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A stunning model replica built with injection molded plastic parts, beautifully scribed with impressive details! Exquisite cockpit and radio compartment detail! Prototypically reproduced gun gas vent and antenna. Interior landing gear bay detail. Realistically molded landing gear struts and wheels. Movable variable-geometry wings. JDAM, GBU-24, LANTIRN pod, LANTIRN adapter pylon, missile launcher. Pilot figures with crisp details. Authentic waterslide decals. Illustrated .....
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An accurate depiction of the fully restored fork-tailed devil, which attempted flight from West Greenland to England, but had to crash land on the glacial wastes of Greenland due to a massive storm system near Iceland (1942). Exquisitely detailed cockpit including side wall panels. Nicely detailed landing gear struts and wheel wells. Black PVC tires. Twin prop engine plane with rotating propellers. Optional external stores. Authentic waterslide decals. Illustrated assembly .....
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Limited edition Finely engraved panel lines & rivet details Highly detailed cockpit interior and cannon bays Optional position canopy and cannon bay covers Cartograf waterslide decals Illustrated assembly guide. One plastic model. This is the 1Scale Spitfire MK.XIVe Special Edition Plastic Model Kit from Academy. Suitable for Ages 10 & Older. One decal sheet with markings for 7 versions. 1) No. 273 Squadron, RAF SEAC, Burma, 1945-46. 2) No. 4 Squadron, Royal Indian Air .....
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The development of the Mirage III was prompted by the French Air Force and its pressing need for a multi-purpose fighter aircraft. The first prototype was seen in the skies on November 17, 1956. The second fighter squadron was quickly chosen to fly the Mirage IIIC, a Mach 2 all weather interceptor capable of support missions. The last aircraft in service in the French Airforce were withdrawn in June 1988. The Mirage IIIC was also used by South Africa, Israel and .....
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Medium grey plastic pieces molded to sprue trees. Clear pieces for canopy included. Single seat cockpit. Recessed panel lines give authentic look. Detailed cockpit and landing gear. Fully engraved panel lines and rivet details. Full armament package. Detailed pictorial instructions. One 1/48 Scale Lavochkin La-7 Plastic Model Kit. This is a 1/48 Scale Lavochkin La-7 Plastic Model Kit from Academy Hobby .....
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The failure of the F-111B to meet the requirements set forth by the Navy for their new basic fighter resulted in heated competition for a suitable carrier based plane. Variable-sweep wings were not a part of the new specifications, but Grumman proposed this still-new feature on their entry because of their experience with them. The capable production version could cut its width in half thanks to the inclusion of the variable-sweep wings. Plastic pieces attached to sprues .....
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Designed to be a multi-service tactical strike fighter, the F-111 developed into one of the most controversial aircraft ever constructed. Its problems started with the McNamara decree that the plane be designed for use by both the Air Force and the Navy. The Navy version of the F-111 was scrapped after seven years of expensive development because of weight constraints. Once the F-111 was dedicated to the Air Force alone, it was quickly learned that the craft had met or .....
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In an attempt to improve on the Luftwaffe capabilities in the 1950's, Prof. Willy Messerschmitt developed the Bf109. The proving ground for this agile aircraft was the Spanish Civil War, where it proved to be superior to all opposing fighters. During WWII, the Bf109 Messerschmitt was used as an escort for German bombers during the Battle of Britain. It was shown that the Bf109 had too limited a range to be fully effective in that capacity, so it was decided it should be .....
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The McDonnel Douglas F-15D/DJ Eagle is the two seater version of the F-15C/J Eagle used by the U.S.A.F. as a successor of the F-4 Phantom II. As there is almost no difference in flight performance and weapon systems between them, the F-15D/DJ can be used for air superiority combat and ground attack. However, as a two-seater fighter, its primary role is pilot conversion training. Its attack capability is further improved in the F-15E Strike Eagle. Medium grey plastic pieces .....
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One of the key factors in modern combat aircraft is versatility. A plane that can serve in a variety of roles can drastically reduce the cost of operations of any air force by limiting the number of components needed for maintenance. The nimble General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is just that machine. The F-16 has become one of the most successful combat planes in history. Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in grey. The surface of the plane is decorated with .....
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The General Dynamics F-111E is a versatile multi-purpose fighter-bomber in the service of the USAF. Based on the original F-111A, the -E version differs primarily in the use of the revised ''Triple-Plow II'' engine inlet. Like the preceding -A model, the -E was designed with the Radar Homing and Warning gear (RHAW) installed. Hardpoints for additional electronics are located under the wings and fuselage. The total production run for the F-111E amounted to 94 units. Plastic .....
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One of the last products of the Soviet aircraft industry and one of the most advanced aircraft ever produced, the MiG-29 is equivalent in size and performance to the U.S. F-16 Falcon. However, the MiG-29 is powered by two engines and is highly maneuverable, as has been demonstrated at many Western airshows since the end of the Soviet empire. Detailed 1/48th scale for static display only. Markings included for two aircraft. 144 parts in grey and clear with fine recessed .....
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The F-15E is a version of the Eagle designed specifically for attacking ground targets. It has almost double the fuel capacity of a standard F-15 fighter and can carry a huge array of bombs and missiles. Detailed 1/48th scale for static display only. Markings included for one aircraft. Over 230 parts in light grey and clear with delicate recessed panel lines. Accurately reproduced cockpit with 6 part ACES ejection seats, side console detail, and raised instrument panel .....
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The F-117A is built mostly of aluminum and some titanium. The flat angles, or facets, are designed to reflect radar everywhere except back to the transmitter receiver. The stealth is also covered with Radar Absorbent Material (RAM) to help ward off radar detection. The F-117A is powered by two General Electric F404-GE-F1D2 engines and carries all weaponry internally, the most often used being the GBU-27A Paveway III Bombs. Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in .....
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One of the last products of the Soviet aircraft industry and one of the most advanced aircraft ever produced, the MiG-29 is equivalent in size and performance to the U.S. F-16 Falcon. However, the MiG-29 is powered by two engines and is highly maneuverable, as has been demonstrated at many Western airshows since the end of the Soviet empire. Detailed 1/48th scale for static display only. Markings included for three aircraft. 147 parts in grey and clear with fine recessed .....
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The Corsair was primarily used as an offensive fighter and ground attack aircraft. It was powered by the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial engine which required the classic inverted gull wing design for sufficient propeller clearance. The F4U-4B wapost-WWII version that had the later style ''blown'' canopy and was used in Korea for ground-attack missions. 1/48th scale for static display with one decal option. 83 parts in dark blue and clear with fine recessed panel lines. .....
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When the I-16 was introduced in 1933, it was far ahead of all other fighter designs in the world. 500 of these planes went into service with the Republicans when the Spanish Civil War broke out. The I-16 delivered suprising agility and performance. One of the most startling uses of the tiny but rugged fighter came in the form of ramming attacks. Pilots were taught to smash into the tail surface of German bombers and then bail out!. Plastic pieces attached to sprues and .....
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One of the last products of the Soviet aircraft industry and one of the most advanced aircraft ever produced, the MiG-29 is equivalent in size and performance to the U.S. F-16 Falcon. However, the MiG-29 is powered by two engines and is highly maneuverable, as has been demonstrated at many Western airshows since the end of the Soviet empire. Detailed 1/48th scale for static display only. Markings included for two aircraft. 144 parts in grey and clear with fine recessed .....
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The Su-27 is Russia's premiere fighter aircraft and is capable of performing extreme maneuvers, including the famous ''Cobra,'' where the Su-27 reaches an angle of attack at 120 degrees. Detailed 1/48th scale for static display only. Markings included for one camouflaged aircraft. 120 parts in light blue and clear with delicate recessed panel lines. Photoetched stainless steel anti-FOD intake grilles, and cockpit mirrors. Detailed landing gear with real PVC tires and .....
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The Messerschmitt Bf109G-6 was one of the most numerous versions of this famous German WWII fighter aircraft. Known to its pilots as the ''Gustav'', it eventually served in all theatres where the Luftwaffe was active. The aircraft were also used to defend Germany against the American daylight bombing raids. The Bf109G-6 was also used extensively on the Eastern Front against the Soviet Air Force. 1/48th scale plastic kit for static display. 96 parts in grey and clear with .....
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The Corsair was primarily used as an offensive fighter and ground attack aircraft. Initial versions had poor handling on aircraft carriers, so they served with the Marines off land-based airstrips. The huge propeller needed to absorb the power from the Pratt & Whitney R2800 engine, which led to the inverted gull wing design for acceptable propellor clearance. The F4U-1D featured a larger frameless canopy for improved visibility, but was otherwise similar to the initial .....
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The Republic P-47N was the last version of the the famous ''Jug''. It was designed specifically for the Pacific Theater and had extended wings to carry the fuel required for long distance escort missions over Japan. Detailed 1/48th scale for static display only. Markings included for one aircraft. 120 parts in light grey and clear with delicate recessed panel lines. Accurately reproduced 4-bladed propeller and spinner assembly. Detailed gun bays with optional covers and .....
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The Spitfire Mk.XIV was the first mass produced Spitfire with the 35 liter Griffon engine in place of the smaller Merlin. The aircraft was used extensively in Europe after D-Day, and to shoot down V-1 ''buzz bombs''. Detailed 1/48th scale for static display only. Markings included for one aircraft with invasion stripes. 85 parts in light grey and clear with delicate recessed panel lines. Accurately reproduced 5-bladed propeller and spinner assembly. Detailed gun bays with .....
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The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was the largest and heaviest single-engine fighter to see service in WWII. In the early stages of the USAAF's campaign against ''Fortress Europe,'' the P-47 was the only fighter able to provide the bombers with an escort until the ultimate escort, the P-51 B & D Mustangs entered service. However, far from making them obsolete, this freed the P-47's to attack ground targets, a role they excelled at. Detailed 1/48th scale for static display only. .....
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The Spitfire FR MkXIVe was a Spitfires XIV with a fuselage mounted camera and was optimized for low level maneuverability by clipping the wing tips. It was fitted with the ''universal'' e-wing. Detailed 1/48th scale for static display only. Markings included for one aircraft. 85 parts in light grey and clear with delicate recessed panel lines. Accurately reproduced 5-bladed propeller and spinner assembly. Detailed gun bays with optional covers and optional position radiator .....
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The F-86 Sabre was the most successful jet fighter of the post WWII era and one of the first to take advantage of the benefits of swept wing design. The Sabre saw extensive use in the Korean war, where it demonstrated a considerable edge over its primary rival, the Russian MiG-15, thanks to superior training and tactics. Over 5000 F-86's were built and saw use with the air forces of many nations including Canada, Japan, Great Britain, New Zealand, and Australia. 1/48th .....
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The MiG-21 Fishbed series has been one of the most produced and widely used jet fighter aircraft ever. The MiG-21 has good flight performance which is only hampered by its relatively short range. Nevertheless, the simplicity of the type's systems and construction has made it popular with the allies and satellites of the former Soviet Union. The MiG-21PF was an uprated version of the MiG-21F with a larger air intake and nose cone for the R1L ''Spin-Scan'' radar, as well as .....
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