Model Planes

In December 1941, Buffalo's operated by both British Commonwealth, U.S. and Dutch air forces in South East Asia suffered sever losses in combat against the Japanese Navy's Mitsubishi A6M Zero and the Japanese Army's Nakajima Ki-43 "Oscar". The British attempted to lighten their Buffalo's by removing..

In December 1941, Buffalo's operated by both British Commonwealth, U.S. and Dutch air forces in South East Asia suffered sever losses in combat against the Japanese Navy's Mitsubishi A6M Zero and the Japanese Army's Nakajima Ki-43 "Oscar". The British attempted to lighten their Buffalo's by removing..

No. 601 Squadron RAF was the only British unit to use the Airacobra operationally, receiving their first two examples on 6 August 1941. On 9 October, four Airacobras attacked enemy barges near Dunkirk, in the type's only operational action with the RAF. The squadron continued to train with the Airac..

In 1941, to intensify offensive air operations against Germany and deter the deployment of Luftwaffe forces onto the Eastern Front, Coastal Command Beaufighters began offensive operations over France and Belgium, attacking enemy shipping in European waters. In December 1941, Beaufighters participate..

From the F version onwards the use of the full Balkenkrauz was slowly reduced as the war went on. 850mm was used as a factory standard on most 109's, the white area being more pronounced on the fuselage and lower wing. The wing size was increased to 950mm and it is suspected that this was because on..

Introduced in 1936 at the outbreak of the Second World War the Anson was soon found to have become obsolete in front line combat roles. It was used instead as a multi-engined aircrew trainer and became the mainstay of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. It continued to be used in this role t..

The Yak-3 was a single-engine, single-seat fighter. It was robust and easy to maintain. It was liked by both pilots and ground crew. It was one of the smallest and lightest combat fighters fielded by any combatant during the war, its high power-to-weight ratio gave it excellent performance and it pr..

The de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth is a 1930's British biplane designed by Geoffrey de Havilland and built by the Company of the same name. It was operated by the RAF as a primary trainer aircraft. In addition to its principal role as a trainer, the Second World War saw RAF Tiger Moths operating in o..

The Spitfire XIV was intended to provide high altitude air superiority, to complement the medium-altitude Tempest V. Powered by the more powerful Griffon Engine, the Spitfire XIV emerged as the most successful of all Spitfire types in destroying the "buzz bombs.". It arrive in Europe jus in time to ..

This set provides the insignia masks for Saior Malan's Spitfire. The aircraft saw wide service and a number of repents, especially to its undersides. There is much speculation as to the size of the lettering. Common belief, based on a wartime photo of Malan with the K9953 gives the impression that t..

This set provides the camaflague masks for FZ-L No 65 Squadron 1939.This set includes only the camouflage pattern. Serial numbers, code letters and other markings are not included. These are supplied on the decal sheet provided in the kit.Any products (models, paints etc) shown in photos are not..

This mask has specifically been designed for Mk VIII used in the BURMA and South East Asia Theatre. We have included alternative options because there was a lot of variation. Some references have become speculative. The final choice to the modeller The mask should work well with most kits. The Eduar..

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..

A number of USAAF fighter groups were deployed to North Africa and Italy. Spitfire were available as were used by these groups. Aircraft were hurriedly over-pained with American insignia and some aircraft still retained the odd RAF Roundel or fin flash. These mask provide a generic starting point an..

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..

This mask has specifically been designed for Spitfire PR-J of 609 sqn. The aircraft is unusual in that it is painted in Dark Earth and Sky Type-S rather than Ocean Grey and Medium Grey (standard colours from 1941). The insignia is also of the early type. The modeller has the option of 45" (Part 4) o..

This set provides insignia masks for DW-K No 610 Squadron Battle of Battle 1940.This set includes only the serial numbers, code letters and other markings. The camouflage pattern is not included and can be bought separately...

Having made a name for himself in Malta George Beurling transfer to the RCAF in September 1942 to 403 sqn. He scored his 30th kill. In October he was promoted and moved to 127 Wing. B. He earned DSO, DFC, DFM & Bar. Very much an individual he was often criticised for lack of teamwork. He was killed..

By the end of January, 1941, Hawker had an order for 50 field-modification kits to enable surplus RAF Hurricanes to be sent to sea as single-shot air defence system fitted to key merchant ships. The hapless pilots had to ditch alongside their mothership Some 35 merchant ships - designated Catapult A..

Insignia markings for the RAF Mosquito...

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The Messerschmitt Bf 110, often known unofficially as the Me 110,[a twin-engined Zerstorer (destroyer, heavy fighter), fighter-bomber (Jagdbomber or Jabo), and night fighter It served with considerable success in the early campaigns in Poland, Norway, and France. The primary weakness of the Bf 110 w..

The Messerschmitt Bf 110, often known unofficially as the Me 110,[a twin-engined Zerstorer (destroyer, heavy fighter), fighter-bomber (Jagdbomber or Jabo), and night fighter It served with considerable success in the early campaigns in Poland, Norway, and France. The primary weakness of the Bf 110 w..

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..