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. Features: * WWII Luftwaffe radar equipped twin engine nightfighter. * Detailed engine nacelles with exhaust flame dampers and landing gear wells. * Cockpit detail: control stick, i
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The development was started in early July 1944, and all night efforts of engineers made the first prototype's first flight possible already on March 18, 1945. Despite the short period of the development, flight trials proved the airframe's flight characteristics satisfactory and the aircraft was rated very highly. In May 1945 a letter of intent for 598 production was signed. The name "Skyraider" was officially approved for the aircraft in February of the following year, and the distribution to units was started at the end of the same year. The Skyraider was powered by Wright R3350 radial engine yielding 2,800 horse power and equipped with three large dive brakes on the fuselage. .
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The first operation to use the F-117A was the Persian Gulf conflict. A number of F-117A flew in secret and accomplished a surprise attack on the communication institution and Air Force headquarters without loss of one F-117A even though it had the stiff defense. Furthermore the F-117A showed off to the public its attacking capability done by precision laser guided missile "GBU-27" through the media all over the world. The F-117A successfully proved the effectiveness of the stealth technology. Features: * 126 parts in black, white and smoke-tinted clear simulating gold plated glass. * Detailed bomb bay w/2 GBU-27A Paveway bombs. * Interior detail: Single piece cockpit tub,
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Therefore in 1944, the F4U-1D was formally deployed as the first carrier based aircraft of Corsair series. Beginning by placing the F4U-1D as Marine squadrons VMF-124 and VMF-213 aboard the ESSEX on the way to the Philippines, the F4U-1D was used for attacking Japan as the first operation from U.S. Navy in 1945. About 3,700 amounts of F4U-1D were produced, then it held an established position from U.S. Navy because of its ability and reliance. Features: * Highly detailed exterior. * Extra fuel tank included. * Attaching canopy, wings, landing gear, and flaps. * Pilot standing on wing included.
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The de Havilland "Mosquito" made of wood was designed based on "high-speed bomber shaking off fighter". The design of the Mosquito was gotten into shape in 1939. Two of Rolls Merlin engines were selected as the source of power and the wood was used as the material of this fuselage. The parts with the metal were only the parts of the periphery of the engine and the landing gear. At the first time, the Air Ministry was passive adopting the Mosquito because of wooden and no machine guns. Features: * 128 parts in light grey and clear with fine recessed panel lines. * Optional parts for radar equipped NF.II night fighter and FB.VI Fighter-Bomber. * Choice of paddle-blade or poin
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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. In addition, a 20mm cannon, which ran through a tube in the propeller was supposed to be installed but was unsuccessful. Displaying superb acceleration and diving ability, the E-type planes overpowered RAFs 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 lim
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In November 1940, the Mosquito reached speeds of 630km/h during test flights, demonstrating its potential and quickly promoting additional orders of 150 planes. The Mosquito PR Mk.I reconnaissance plane was first deployed in July 1941; the B Mk.IV bomber started deployment in the Spring of 1942. On May 31, 1942, the Mosquitoes led a daylight raid on Caim. In September 1942, the Gestapo headquarters in Oslo was bombed. German officials delivering a daytime speech in Berlin were attacked on January 30, 1943. . Features: * Modelers choose from one of three assembly types before starting. * Includes both pilot and navigator figures. * Detailed cockpit with transmitter, receive
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This is a 1/48 Plastic Series #67 Bristol Beaufighter TF.Mk.X Kit from Tamiya. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Features: * Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in grey. * Ready to assemble precision model kit. * Includes two highly-detailed figures to man the plane. * Two types of markings and three types of weapons are included for dressing up plane. * Weapons loadout includes 3-inch rockets, 500 pound bombs, and a torpedo. * Top of plane fuselage includes an accurately detailed gunner's bubble. * Extremely detailed instructions included in box.
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This is a 1/48 Photo Etched Bracing Wire Set for the Fairey Swordfish from Tamiya. For expert modelers over age 10 only. Features: * Thin metallic sheet with 21 seperate additions for the Fairey Swordfish (TAMS6108). * Bracing wire set adds realism and accuracy to any finely crafted Fairey Swordfish model. * Wires are designed to run between the bi-plane structure and the tail of the craft.
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In June 1942, the F4U-1 production models made their maiden flight. 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
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In 1965, when U.S. 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.
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The Me262 A-2a was the fighter/bomber version of the Me262. When Allied bombing raids on the German homeland were rapidly intensifying, the Luftwaffe proposed the hastened deployment of the revolutionary Me262 A-1a jet fighter/interceptor. However, Hitler issued strict contrary orders prioritizing the deployment of the A-2a fighter/bomber version of the Me262. In June 1944, deployment of the A-2a fighter/bomber began. The A-2a was equipped with only two 30mm MK108 guns (compared to the A-1a's four guns) but had an extra fuel tank in the rear part of its fuselage and could carry up to a 1-ton payload of bombs. The Me262 A-2a would see active service up till the end of World War II. F
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Assemble a Gloster Meteor F.3 with this 1/48 Scale Plastic Model Kit by Tamiya. Suitable for ages 10 and older. Features: * Ready to assemble precision model kit with realistically engraved panel lines. * Detailed cockpit interior with clear canopy. * Seated pilot figure. * Detailed landing gear and bays. * Detailed engines and exhaust. * Authentic waterslide decals. * A steel ballast is provided. * Summarized history. * Illustrated assembly instructions.
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The story of the Gekko's development began when the Japanese Navy requested developent of a long-range fighter fast and maneuverable enough to oppose single-engine fighters. Nakajima proposed the Type 13-Shi Twin-Engine Land-Based Fighter (J1N1), which employed two 1000hp "Sakae" engines (same as Zero-Fighter engine) on its sturdy wings. Production was approved after the prototype was completed in March 1941, but in July 1942 its designation changed to Type 2 Land-Based Reconnaissance Aircraft. In May 1943, when the base of Rabaul in the Solomons came under the assault of noturnal raids from American B-17 bombers, a prototype equipped with two guns inclined to the front at a 30deg. angle was
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The speedy Corsair debuted as the 1st US fighter plane to overcome the 400mph (644km/h) barrier. However the initial production version of this aircraft, the F4U-1 Birdcage, was not without its problems. The port wing stall often gave the Corsair unstable landing, and the long nose and framed canopy hindered visibility. These weak points necessitated the development of improved versions such as the latter developed F4U-1A with 18cm raised cockpit and raised rear landing gear. The F4U-1D featured clear vision canopy (two side frames removed) and had two pylons under the center wing section that could carry up to a 1,000lb bomb payload. In 1944 the F4U-1D Corsair was formally deployed as a c
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In 1943, the 8th Air Force was launching raids on Germany with its B17 and B24 from England. 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-
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The revolutionary Messerschmitt Me262 was the first jet powered plane to see service. The construction of pre-production aircraft designated Me262 A-0 started in April 1944 but the fighter production version that should have been the first version to be mass-produced was delayed because of Hitler's strict contrary orders prioritizing the deployment of fighter/bomber A-2a version. Then, in November 1944, the Me262 A-1a fighter version was finally put into production. It was equipped with four 30mm cannons in the nose to counter Allied bombers and escorting fighters. Late production planes were equipped with hooks under the nose to mount rocket launchers and with 24 R4M air-to-air rocket under
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In May 1941, as the war raged in Europe, a single-engine fighter of more than 4t made its first flight. This fighter was the XP-47B, prototype of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt of which a total of 15683 units will be built. Thanks to war experience, this aircraft was equipped with a 2000hp radial R-2800 engine, a supercharger and eight 12,7mm machine-guns. The XP-47B was to reach 633km/h and in January 1942, just after the USA went to war, the production of P-47B began. It was followed by the P-47C that incorporated various improvements and, from April 1943, by the P-47D, the most built version. The P-47D was equipped with an R-2800-59 engine, which can develop up to 2300hp with combat emerge
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This is a 1/48 Scale Messerschmitt Me262 A-1a Clear Edition Plastic Model Kit from Tamiya. Features: * Medium grey and clear plastic pieces molded to sprue trees. * Single seat cockpit. * Recessed panel lines give authentic look. * The unique form of the Me262 with its engine nacelles under each wing has been accurately replicated. * Engine nacelles and fuselage have been molded of transparent plastic. * Four 30mm cannons in nose. * Includes two Jumo004B engines which can be displayed on the included maintenance cart or mounted in the clear plastic engine nacelles. * Canopy and gun bay access panels can be assembled in open or closed position. * Includes pilot figure for th
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Following the release of a U.S. Navy version of the Brewster Buffalo in 1993, Tamiya now releases the B-339 export version of the Buffalo used by the Royal Air Force and Netherlands East Indies Army Air Corps during WWII. Kit comes with new parts such as canopy, propeller, seat and decals to accurately reproduce the Buffalo used throughout South East Asia. Also includes parts to reproduce the U.S. Navy version featuring gray fuselage. Features: * Authentically reproduced large fuselage and unique landing gear. * Kit includes parts to accurately reproduce RAF, ML-KNIL or U.S. Navy aircraft. * New parts such as canopy, rear fuselage and propeller authentically reproduced in h
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Assemble the Focke-Wulf Fw190 A-8/A-8 R2 with this 1:48 Scale Plastic Model Kit from the Tamiya Aircraft Series. Suitable for Ages 10 & Older. Features: * An accurate depiction of the aircraft which was the backbone of German air defenses until the end of WWII. * Optional early or late model type, wing-mounted gun panels. * Two types of propellers to depict the metal or wood style. * Clear canopy with optional extra window armor plating. * Intricately detailed single prop engine. * Highly detailed landing gear and wheel wells. * Well-appointed cockpit with pilot figure. * Masking seal provided for painting the ventral window and canopy. * Illustrated assembly guide and wate
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Assemble the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt with this 1:48 Scale Plastic Model Kit from the Tamiya Aircraft Series. Suitable for Ages 10 & Older. Features: * An accurate depiction of one of the most famous heavyweight fighters of the US Army Air Force of WWII. * Superb cockpit detail including side walls and panels. * Clear canopy can be fixed in the open or closed position. * Vertical dorsal fin and air brakes. * Optional extended or retracted flaps. * 4 different types of propellers to choose from. * Optional open or closed cowl flap. * 3 different types of drop tanks and 2 types of pylons. * Intricately detailed engine with movable propeller. * Rocket launcher tube and 500 po
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Assemble the Heinkel He162 A-2 with this 1:48 Scale Plastic Model Kit from the Tamiya Aircraft Series. Suitable for Ages 10 & Older. Features: * An accurate reprodction of of the most famous heavyweight fighters of the US Army Air Force of WWII. * Superb cockpit detail including removable ejection seats. * Prototypically reproduced BMW003 engine with cowlings that can be fixed in the open or closed position. * Highly detailed landing gear and wheel wells. * Detailed pilot figure. * Illustrated assembly guide and waterslide decals.
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This is a Lockheed Martin F-16CJ (Block 50) Fighting Falcon Plastic Model Kit by Tamiya Suitable for Ages 10 & Older. Features: * A Block 50 model replica as used for USAF SEAD missions. * Exquisite cockpit detail. * Superb landing gear bay details. * Beautifully reproduced landing gear struts. * Highly detailed pilot figure with choice of standard or JHMCS flight helmet. * Optional clear or smoked bubble top canopy, which can be fixed in the open or closed position. * Movable horizontal stabilizers. * Flaperons can be modeled in either the up or down position. * A variety of realistically rendered weapons such as HARM, AMRAAM, and Sidewinder missiles (M & X variantss). *
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This is a Fairey Swordfish Mk.II Plastic Model Kit by Tamiya Suitable for Ages 10 & Older. Features: * A realistic depiction of the Mk. * II anti-submarine variant of the famous Swordfish torpedo bomber. * Optional extended or folded wings. * Beautifully detailed radial engine with movable propeller. * Exceptional cockpit detail! Optional observer figure or extra fuel tank. * Highly detailed pilot and gunner figures. * Accurately reproduced large oil cooler and radar antenna. * Realistically molded rockets, flare launchers and auxiliary fuel tanks. * Waterslide decals. * Illustrated assembly guide.
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This is a 1/48 Scale Fieseler Fi156C Storch Plastic Model Kit from Tamiya. Features: Highly detailed 1/48 scale assembly kit model of the Fieseler Fi156C Storch Kit includes parts to recreate various versions of the Fi156C, including fuel tank, skis and 3 different types of canopies Clear canopy sides are molded together with the fuselage halves for more realistic construction Metal accessories such as the wing spar and landing gear struts 1 Pilot figure 1 Commander figure Precision photo-etched cockpit panels, cockpit frame and front seat.
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This is a 1/48 Scale Lockheed Martin F-16C (Block 25/32) Fighting Falcon ANG Plastic Model Kit by Tamiya. Suitable for Ages 10 & Older. Features: Exquisite cockpit detail Superb landing gear bay details Beautifully reproduced landing gear struts Highly detailed pilot figure Optional clear or smoked bubble top canopy, which can be fixed in the open or closed position A variety of realistically rendered weapons Waterslide decals Illustrated assembly guide.
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This is the 1/48 Scale F-16C Block 32/52 "Thunderbirds" Plastic Assembly Kit from Tamiya's Aircraft Series. Suitable for Ages 10 & Older. Features: Each plastic piece has molded-in realistic details Ready to assembly precision model kit Detailed single seat cockpit and instrument panel Clear canopy can be opened or closed One pilot Finely molded landing gear Detailed pictorial instructions.
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This is the 1/48 Scale Mitsubishi A6M5/5a Zero Fighter Plastic Assembly Kit from Tamiya's Aircraft Series. Suitable for Ages 10 & Older. Features: Each plastic piece has molded-in realistic details Ready to assembly precision model kit Parts included to accurately reproduce either A6M5 or A6M5a Comes with 1 seated and 4 standing pilot figures Extremely detailed cockpit with clear canopy Detailed landing gear Detailed pictorial instructions.
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This is the 1/48 scale Focke-Wulf FW190 F-8/9 with Bomb Loading Set plastic kit by Tamiya For ages 10 years and up. Features: Highly detailed plastic pieces molded in grey Includes clear parts for added realistic details (2) standing figures and (1) pilot included Detailed cockpit Includes bombs and rockets Waterslide decals with markings for more than one option Illustrated instructions with paint/marking guide included.
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