The Grumman Hellcat was designed from the beginning to take back the skies over the Pacific from the Japanese Zero. Though not as maneuverable as the smaller Zero, the Hellcat's speed and firepower usually won the day. Detailed 1/72nd scale for sta tic display only. Markings included for two aircraft; one F6F-3 and one F6F-5. 66 parts in light grey and clear with delicate recessed panel lines. Accurately reproduced Pratt & Whitney engine and propeller. Optional parts
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The PBY-5 was the last non-amphibious version of this famous aircraft. With a top speed of 189 mph, it was also the fastest. It could carry bombs or depth charges for anti-submarine patrols and had a range of close to 3000 miles. Detailed 1/72nd sc ale for static display only. Markings included for one aircraft. Appx. 110 parts in grey and clear with delicate recessed panel lines. Accurately reproduced engines and cowlings, optional front gun turrets. Detailed waist gun
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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 1/72nd scale for stati c display only. Markings included for one aircraft. 63 parts in light grey and clear with delicate recessed panel lines. Accurately reproduced 5-bladed propeller and spinner assembly. Single and 3 part canopies may be posed open
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The D model Mustang with the bubble canopy is by far the most famous version of this U.S. fighter aircraft. Powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin V-12 engine the aircraft was unrivalled as a bomber escort. Detailed 1/72nd scale for static display only. M arkings included for one aircraft. 54 parts in light grey and clear with delicate recessed panel lines. Accurately reproduced 4-bladed propeller and spinner assembly. Standard and ''Dallas'' style canopies included - may be posed
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The Bf109 was one of the most advanced aircraft designs of its time and featured leading edge slats, all metal construction, and retractable landing gear. The E-model is famous for its role in the Battle of Britain. Detailed 1/72nd scale for static display only. Markings included for one aircraft. 48 parts in light grey and clear with delicate recessed panel lines. Optional early unframed (E-3) and late heavily framed (E-4,7) canopies. Optional standard and tropical air
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The PBY-5A was the first version of this famous aircraft equipped with with landing gear, which made it a true amphibian plane. Painted black and armed with bombs and radar, the PBY-5A was used effectively against ships. Detailed 1/72nd scale for s tatic display only. Markings included for one aircraft. 112 parts in black and clear with delicate recessed panel lines. Accurately reproduced engines and cowlings, optional front gun turrets. Detailed waist gun positions with
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The G-series was the last version of the venerable Flying Fortress. It featured a new chin turret under the bomb aimer's position and improved fuel tank venting, which increased the aircraft's survival chances in combat. Detailed 1/72nd scale for s tatic display only. Markings included for one aircraft with staggered waist gun positions. Appx. 140 parts in light grey and clear with delicate recessed panel lines - not including all the unneeded extra parts from the early.
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The B-17C and D were the last two early versions of the Flying Fortress, and less than 100 total were built. The aircraft were identified by their tapered fuselage and lack of armament compared to later versions. Detailed 1/72nd scale for static di splay only. Markings included for two aircraft. Appx. 140 parts in light grey and clear with delicate recessed panel lines. Ventral (belly) gun pod with clear windows. Detailed engine fronts and optional of cowlings for B-17C and
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The B-29A was the largest allied bomber to serve in WWII and flew mostly on missions in the Pacific due to its long range and large payload. The B-29's also featured remotely operated gun turrets for defense. Detailed 1/72 scale for static display only. Markings included for one aircraft; the ''Enola Gay''. Appx. 170 parts in light grey and clear with delicate recessed panel lines. Correct cuffed propellers with detailed engines and cowlings. Cockpit detail; floor,
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Exquisitely reproduced with a high level of detail & scale accuracy. A Higgins life boat. Completely detailed cockpit and bombardiers station. Wheel wells with detailed landing gear. Clear parts for canopy/windscreen and windows. Authentic wate de decal markings. Illustrated assembly guide. (1) Plastic Model. Assemble a Boeing SB-17 Air Rescue Service Aircraft with this 1;72 Scale Plastic Model Kit by Academy. Suitable for Ages 10 & Older. One Waterslide Decal Sheet with
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The B-29A was the largest allied bomber to serve in WWII and flew mostly on missions in the Pacific, due to its long range and large payload. The B-29's also featured remotely operated gun turrets for defense. Detailed 1/72nd scale for static displ ay only. Markings included for one aircraft; ''Bocks Car''. Approx. 170 parts in light grey and clear with delicate recessed panel lines. Correct cuffed propellers with detailed engines and cowlings. Cockpit detail; floor,
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The P-47D was a workhorse of the U.S. Army Air Force during the last half of WWII. The P-47D was equipped with a 2,000 horsepower R-2800 ''Double-Wasp'' engine. Thanks to the great engine the P-47 was an agile craft despite its large size. This uni que combination of abilities made it perfect for bomber escort roles and ground attack. One of the most notable changes ever made to the Thunderbolt was the installation of a ''bubble'' canopy, a modification that greatly improved
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The P-47 was a workhorse during the last half of WWII. The craft was large and heavy but thanks to a powerful engine and solid design the P-47D could perform with great agility. Commonly used to escort U.S. bombers, the craft was also quite capable of ground attack. Nearly 12,602 ''D'' models were built, more than any other fighter sub-type in history. Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in light grey. Modelers will enjoy the fine surface detail, such as bolt heads
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The Zero Fighter was the Imperial Japanese Navy's first single-seat and sinlge-engined shipboard fighter with the retractable undercarriage. It was the most produced type of Japanese aircraft during WWII. Towards the end of WWII many of the Zero fi ghters were converted for use as Kamikaze attack craft. Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in light grey. Modelers will enjoy the fine surface detail, such as bolt heads and metal seams, that decorate the exterior of the
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Of all the fighter planes that flew during WWII, the P-39 Airacobra was unique in having its engine placed behind the pilot. This configuration gave the craft excellent agility and power. The P-39 had more powerful armament than any other single-en gine fighter of the time. Nearly 9,600 Airacobras were built to serve in WWII. Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in light grey. Modelers will enjoy the fine surface detail, such as bolt heads and metal seams, that
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The B-17 Flying Fortress ''Memphis Belle'' was the most famous bomber, because she was the first heavy bomber in Hitler's European war theater to complete 25 combat missions and keep her entire crew alive. The Memphis Belle was named for pilot Capt . Robert K. Morgan's wartime sweetheart, Ms. Margaret Polk. The preserved Memphis Belle remains on display at Mud Island in Memphis, Tennessee. Fully engraved panel lines and rivet details. All pieces are molded in a gray plastic.
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Superbly detailed static display models with fully engraved panel lines and rivet details. Detailed cockpit with clear canopy. Detailed landing gear. Light utility vehicle realistically represents a Jeep including plastic treaded tires. Authentic markings. Illustrated assembly guide. (1) Plastic Aircraft. (1) Plastic Ground Vehicle. Assemble a F-51D Mustang & Ground Vehicle of the ''Korean War'' with this 1;72 Scale Plastic Model Kit from Academy. Suitable for Ages 10 &
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Superbly detailed static display model with fully engraved panel lines and rivet details. Highly detailed cockpit interior with clear canopy. Detailed landing gear compartment. Authentic markings. Illustrated assembly guide. (1) Plastic Aircraft. A ssemble the P-38J Lightning ''Pacific Theater'' with this 1;72 Scale Plastic Model Kit from Academy. Suitable for Ages 10 & Older. One Decal Sheet with Markings for 2 USAAF Aircraft Versions. 1; Flown by Lt. Paul Murphey, 80th
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The Fieseler Fi156 Storch was the most successful short take-off and landing (STOL) plane used during World War II. The ''Stork'', as its name means in German, is most famous for its daring rescue of Italian dictator Mussolini from a hotel in the A pennine mountains. 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. Realistic propeller. Also
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Fully engraved panel lines. Detailed cockpit with clear canopy. Detailed landing gear and bay openings. Single 3-blade propellered engine. Parts for a German Kubelwagen ground vehicle also provided. Authentic markings. Illustrated assembly guide. ( 1) Plastic Aircraft Model. (1) Plastic Ground Vehicle Model. Assemble the Focke-Wulf FW-190A8 ''Heinz Bar'' with Kubelwagen with this 1;72 Scale Plastic Model Kit from Academy. Suitable for Ages 10 & Older. One Waterslide Decal
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Fully engraved panel lines. Detailed cockpit with clear canopy. Detailed landing gear and bay openings. Single 3-blade propellered engine. Parts for a German Kettenkrad ground vehicle also provided. Authentic markings. Illustrated assembly guide. ( 1) Plastic Aircraft Model. (1) Plastic Ground Vehicle Model. Assemble the German Messerschmitt Bf-109E 3/4 ''Heinz Bar'' with Kettenkrad with this 1;72 Scale Plastic Model Kit from Academy. Suitable for Ages 10 & Older. One
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Of all the fighter planes that flew during WWII, the P-39 Airacobra was unique in having its engine placed behind the pilot. This design allowed for greater maneuverability. The P-39 was the first single-engine fighter plane to have a tricycle unde rcarriage and to have a more powerful armament than any other single-engine fighter of the time. More than 5,000 P-39s were shipped to the Soviets, who used the aircraft to attack German units on the eastern front throughout the
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Of the 6,477 Japanese aircraft shot down by the US Navy pilots in WWII, 5,156 were accounted to the F6F Hellcat. Prior to its operational debut in 1943 the Navy Wildcats were no match for the nimble Japanese Zero. The Hellcat, with its speed, armor and heavy armament changed all that, becoming the dominant fighter of the era. Medium grey plastic pieces molded to sprue trees. Clear pieces for canopy included. Single seat cockpit. Recessed panel lines give authentic look.
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Medium grey plastic pieces molded to sprue trees. Clear pieces for canopy included. Single seat cockpit includes seat, control stick and intrument panel. Recessed panel lines give authentic look. Separate exhaust stacks. Detailed landing gear. Ordn ance includes 4.5'' rocket bazooka, 500 lb. bomb and two styles of drop tanks. Parts are also included to construct a 1/72 scale Jeep. Detailed pictorial instructions. One 1/72 Scale P-51C Mustang ''Red Tails'' Plastic Model Kit.
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