Testors Plastic Models

The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was one of the U.S. Air Corps most reliable and rugged WWII fighter planes. Even though it was a big, imposing machine, it was also fast and capable of performing well in aerial combat. Feared by the enemy and respected by her pilots, the Thunderbolt was one of the Second World War's finest fighters. Looks like a bottle from the side, earning it such nicknames as ''Jug'' and ''Flying Milk Bottle.''. May be built as a bubble canopy or razorback. .....
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In the early 1960's, the need for a light multipurpose aircraft became apparent. A design competition was held and in August of 1964 the North American Bronco was chosen from the many entries. The airplane went on to serve the U.S. Air Force, the Marines, and the Navy. Additional planes were built for West Germany, Thailand, and Venezuela. More than 70 highly detailed, injection molded plastic parts. Realistic pilot figure. Interior reveals a simulated instrument panel, .....
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Considered to be a radical civilian aircraft when it first came out, the twin-engined Cessna Skymaster was actually a very safe layout. The production airplane first flew in August of 1962. 23 nations went on to fly the O-2A. Without a doubt, the Skymaster has filled many useful functions. 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 .....
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The Lockheed U-2 was built to a CIA request issued in 1954. Designed and fabricated at Lockheed's famous Advanced Development Projects division, or ''Skunk Works'', the U-2 flew for the first time in August of 1955. The initial test and training site was called ''The Ranch'' and was located at Groom Lake, NV. The U-s began flying spy missions in 1956 and it's CIA missions were relatively secret until May of 1960 when a U-2C descended onto Soviet soil 1400 miles inside the .....
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The Grumman Bearcat was the last operational piston-engine fighter to be used by the U.S. Navy. It was the finest U.S. carrier-based fighter to emerge from World War II - superior in every way to the agile Japanese fighters flying in the Pacific Theatre - but it never saw WWII action because the confict ended before the plane was deployed. Includes underwing stores, a detailed R2800 engine, and colorful waterslide decals. Detailed landing gear. Armaments included. Comes .....
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The F-18 Hornet is powered by two GE F404 turbofans, which the total thrust exceeds 32,000 pounds. This is enough power to enable F-18s to fly nearly twice the speed of sound and to climb to a combat ceiling of 50,000 feet. Nine weapons stations make the aircraft fully mission adaptable. In addition, an internal M61 20mm gun is carried. Approximately 119 gray plastic pieces molded to sprue trees. Cockpit may be assembled as a single or dual seat. Cockpit canopy is a clear .....
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The McDonnell Douglas F-4G ''Wild Weasel'' is one of the most sophisticated weapons in the USAF inventory. Developed to replace the F-105 ''Wild Weasel,'' the F-4G is equipped with improved radar, special electronic counter-measure devices, anti-radiation missiles to suppress enemy surface-to-air missiles, and other anti-aircraft weapons. Adaptable plane that has appeared in many guises - fighter interceptor, photo-reconnaissance, bomber, and attack plane. Camouflaged plane .....
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After WWII it appeared that the North American P-51D's days in front line use were limited because of the advent of the jet age. The conflict in Korea brought the aircraft out of reserve and back into action but as the F-51D. Later, F-51's found there way into the air forces of many small countries around the world, and especially in Latin America. In many cases, these aircraft were still in use through the late 1960's. 1/48th scale plastic kit for static display. 53 parts .....
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Affectionately known as ''vee strutters,'' Nieuports were responsible for the end of German dominance of the skies over France. The plane was held in high esteem by its pilots and was flown by famous air aces Albert Ball and Billy Bishop. 23 highly detailed injection molded plastic parts. Solid one-piece upper and lower wings feature built-in dihedral angles and strut sockets. A 30 caliber Lewis machine mounts atop the upper wing. A Vickers 30 caliber is positioned on top .....
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World War I was the war of gallant, dashing airmen, and the airplanes or ''crates'' they flew were colorful. The SPAD, however, was not only colorful but a stable gun platform as well. The French built SPAD Type 13C.1 was a tough, reliable fighter, able to outdive nearly every other plane in the air, and look good doing it!. Exact scale replica model consists of 30 highly-detailed injection molded plastic parts. Easy-to-build, one-piece upper and lower wings feature .....
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Prototype Information; Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter The F-5A Freedom Fighter was developed by Northrop in the 1950's as a lightweight supersonic fighter aircraft. Despite outstanding performance for such a small airframe, the F-5 was not purchased in large quantities by the US, but it proved popular on the export market being much cheaper and simpler than other contemporaries such as the F-104 Starfighter and F-4 Phantom. 1/48th scale for static display only. 64 parts in .....
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The aircraft is composed of gray plastic pieces which are molded to sprue trees. Access ladder with handrails included. One standing pilot included for display. Each engine air intake has a spike. Wing tip tanks. Single-seater cockpit with pilot. Detailed retractable landing gear. Recessed panel lines give an authentic appearance. Waterslide decals. Detailed pictorial instructions included. One 1/48 Plastic F-104C Starfighter Aircraft. This is a 1/48 Plastic F-104C .....
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Beige polystyrene plastic parts with micro-molded details. This kit can be built in 1 of 2 ways. - a U.S. Navy single-seat F/A-18A. - a U.S. Navy dual-seat F/A-18B. Build this model in ground configuration (gear down and canopies open), or in flight configuration (gear up, doors closed and canopies closed). Exquisitely detailed cockpit interior. Detailed landing gear. Underwing loads including AIM-9L Sidewinder, HARM AGM-88 Missile, and MK 82/500-LB Bomb. 6 panel sports cap .....
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Prototype Information; Manufacturer; Lockheed, USA Name; SR-71A Blackbird Description; The SR-71 was developed by Lockheed's ''Skunk Works'' to replace the U-2 high altitude spyplane which had become vulnerable to interception by surface-to-air missiles. The SR-71 is very fast and with a top speed in excess of 2100mph it still holds many world speed records. In the early '90s the SR-71 fleet was mothballed but several aircraft have been reactivated by the continuing need .....
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Based on a design concept by Alexander Lippisch, the Me163 Komet was one of the first tailless aircraft designs and also one of the earlies to incorporate substantial wing sweepback. The Me163 first flew as a glider in 1941 but operational versions were powered by a Walther HWK rocket motor. The Me163 wasused primarily to intercept daylight bomber formations. Although the Me163 had some success the volatile combination of fuels made it a very unforgiving aircraft. Detailed .....
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Plane was a 1925 Schneider Cup race winner. Pilot figure included. Biplane has a front propeller and pontoons for use on sea. Unassembled plastic parts are molded in gray. Flying wires may be rigged, as shown on the box. Waterslide decals. Detailed Pictorial instructions. Box and instructions include a profile of the Curtiss Racer. One 1/48 Curtiss Racer Airplane Model. This is a 1/48 Curtiss R3C-1 Racer Plastic Airplane Kit from Testors. It's a skill level 2 model for .....
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The first airplane many aviation buffs recall when asked about famous air racers is the stubby little Gee Bee. In spite of its awkward appearance, the Gee Bee exhibited good aerodynamics and remains one of the truly classic shapes in all aviation.''Chubby'' but efficiently aerodynamic fuselage. Huge radial engine with 800 hp; engine drove a Smith controllable- pitch propeller. Short coupling of the control surfaces, which made it hard to fly. Includes a pilot with a flying .....
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The Travel Air Mystery Ship was the first monoplane to successfully compete in air races, meaning the end of the biplane's dominance of the skies. Powered by a Wright Whirlwind engine, the Travel Air won the first Thompson Trophy, the most famous of all racing prizes, and earned its place in aviation history. Includes a pilot for the cockpit. Authentic waterslide decals. First plane to bring low-wing monoplane (one wing) engineering to air racing. Originally flown with a .....
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