Model Planes

The Vc were deployed to North Africa with the addition of tropical radiator under the nose. It was an improvement over the Vb with the universal wing which had been strengthened and could cary multiple armament. While as good as the bf109-f the Mk V would soon find itself outclassed by the entrance ..

The air defence of Malta became desperate. Spitfires were ferry on HMS Eagle and USS Wasp in a desperate attempt to re-supply the RAF. Adhoc coats of blue paint was often added to the aircraft by hand prior to the aircraft leaving ship.This set includes only the camouflage pattern. Serial numbers,..

More Spitfire Mk Vs were built than any other type The B wing had four .303 in and two 20 mm Hispano cannon, and a was a more powerful engine, the Merlin 45.The first Mk V was produced in January 1941, No. 92 squadron being the first to receive it in February 1941. While as good as the bf109-f the..

The Vb were deployed to North Africa with the addition of tropical radiator under the nose. While as good as the bf109-f the Mk V would soon find itself outclassed by the entrance of the FW190 facing the same combat limitations as it found in other theatres against the FW190.This set includes only..

This mask has specifically been designed with Johnnie Johnson's spitfire EN398 in mind. The mask should work well with most kits. The Eduard Early IXc in 1/48 and the Tamiya 1/32 IXc are recomended.This set includes only the camouflage pattern. Serial numbers, code letters and other markings are ..

During the Battle of France and Britain Al Deere flew a few different aircraft. Notably "Kiwi I-III" after a near fatal incident and going through aircraft so quickly his ground crew suugested that perhaps he not use the Kiwi Logo. Throught 1940 regulation changed every few month so check your refer..

This set provides the insignia masks for both of Geoffrey Wellum's Aircraft. He first flew "K"(PAT A) K9998 and the "G" (PAT B) - X4330. "G" As a Bonus we have included P7350 from the BBMF which is Spitfire MkII.This set includes only the serial numbers, code letters and other markings. The camouf..

During 1940 two camouflage patterns were used. Type A for aircraft with serial numbers ending in even numbers and Type B for aircraft with serial numbers ending in odd numbers. During mid 1941 only type A was used.Two types of noses have been provided for the modeller to choose from. Photos from t..

During 1940 two camouflage patterns were used. Type A for aircraft with serial numbers ending in even numbers and Type B for aircraft with serial numbers ending in odd numbers. During mid 1941 only type A was used.Two types of noses have been provided for the modeller to choose from. Photos from t..

The SEPECAT Jaguar is an Anglo-French supersonic jet attack aircraft originally used by the British Royal Air Force and the French Air Force in the close air support and nuclear strike roles. Originally conceived in the 1960s as a jet trainer with a light ground attack capability, the requirement fo..

The SEPECAT Jaguar is an Anglo-French supersonic jet attack aircraft originally used by the British Royal Air Force and the French Air Force in the close air support and nuclear strike roles. Originally conceived in the 1960s as a jet trainer with a light ground attack capability, the requirement fo..

The SEPECAT Jaguar is an Anglo-French supersonic jet attack aircraft originally used by the British Royal Air Force and the French Air Force in the close air support and nuclear strike roles. Originally conceived in the 1960s as a jet trainer with a light ground attack capability, the requirement fo..

The SEPECAT Jaguar is an Anglo-French supersonic jet attack aircraft originally used by the British Royal Air Force and the French Air Force in the close air support and nuclear strike roles. Originally conceived in the 1960s as a jet trainer with a light ground attack capability, the requirement fo..

The SAAF's use of the Sabre started during the Korean War when 2 squadron had their Mustangs replaced by North American F86F-30 Sabre's. On Return of the F Models South Africa purchased the Candair Mk6 Sabre's which operated well into the 1980's.The Mk 6 Sabre's were F-86-40 with a slightly longer..

In November 1943, the Royal Navy received its first batch of 95 Vought F4U-1s designation "Corsair Mark I". The Royal Navy put the Corsair into carrier operations immediately. They found its landing characteristics dangerous. he Royal Navy developed a number of modifications that made carrier landin..

Francis Stanley "Gabby" Gabreski (born Franciszek Stanislaw Gabryszewski; January 28, 1919 - January 31, 2002) was an American career pilot in the United States Air Force who retired as a colonel after 26 years of military service. On February 27, 1943, Gabreski became part of the 56th Fighter Group..

Francis Stanley "Gabby" Gabreski (born Franciszek Stanislaw Gabryszewski; January 28, 1919 - January 31, 2002) was an American career pilot in the United States Air Force who retired as a colonel after 26 years of military service. On February 27, 1943, Gabreski became part of the 56th Fighter Group..

The camouflage pattern was applied using masking mats to all P-40E-N (Kittyhawks) irrespective of their intended destination and to all other production batches intended for British requirements (although some were re-directed into the USAAF). The shaded areas indicate the dark green of the green & ..

Tomahawks supplied to the RAF were Dark Green and Dark Earth. A mirror-image pattern was also applied during 1940. Unlike later larger production batches, the green and brown camouflage colours appear to have been applied without the use of masking mats. Very possibly some kind of template was used ..

After the 1st batch of P40's was dispatched to the RAF, Curtis began using plywood spray masks to speed up production. A batch of these aircraft was sent out to the AVG ("Flying Tigers") in China.See our other P-40 masks. The RAF Early was only used in the 1st batch. This mask is the correct mask ..

Airacobras first fought Japanese Zeros on 30 April 1942 in a low level action near Lae, New Guinea. From May to August 1942 combat between Airacobras and Zeros took place on a regular basis over New Guinea. Compilation of combat reports indicates the Zero was either equal to or close to the P-39 in ..

South Africa, together with Israel was one of the first countries to see the potential of the Mirage. South Africa took delivery of its first batches of Mirages between 1962-1964. Later versions included the III DZ (Two seat trainer) and III EZ.Please see our other masks sets for the DZ/EZ/RZ Vers..

When Israel used the Mirage to good effect in the opening strikes of the 1967 Six Day War, Dassault could not have asked for a more effective advertisement. The name "Mirage" had become synonymous with "advanced fighter" and nation after nation placed orders for the type.The pattern provided is on..

This is the February 23, 1945 factory camouflage applied to the Me 262 A-1a series. Numerous v ariations occurred including irregular wing upper surface demarcation lines, a solid single colour over all upper surfaces and mottling variations to the vertical tail assembly. Most aircraft were routinel..