Model Planes

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 Bristol Beaufort was a British twin-engined torpedo bomber. The Australia Beaufort. These are often known collectively as the DAP Beaufort. The Royal Australian Air Force in the South West Pacific theatre, where they were used until the end of the war.Although it was designed as a torpedo-bomb..

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..

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..

The Tornado was operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and was introduced into service in 1979. It saw active service during the Gulf War of 1991 in which the Tornado conducted many low-altitude penetrating strike missions. The Tornados of various services were also used in conflicts in the former Yu..

We have tried faithfully to represent the scheme used for the RAF Phantom.This set includes only the camoflauge pattern. Serial numbers, code letters and other markings are not included.Any products (models, paints etc) shown in photos are not included...

The Lockhead C-130 Hercules is an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built originally by Lockhead. It is capable of using unprepared runways for take-offs and landings. The C-130 is used in multiple roles including a troop, medevac and cargo transport aircraft, s..

The Lockhead C-130 Hercules is an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built originally by Lockhead. It is capable of using unprepared runways for take-offs and landings. The C-130 is used in multiple roles including a troop, medevac and cargo transport aircraft, s..

The F-4 was used extensively during the Vietnam War. It served as the principal air superiority fighter for the U.S. Air Force.We have tried to faithfully represent the camouflage pattern as the aircraft would have been painted in the factory.This set includes only the camouflage pattern.Any p..

Mustangs "D" variant used a variety of schemes. We have adopted the references for a General factory scheme (Pat E) and aircraft from No, 442, 303,112, No 3 RAAF "Firewall" and No 38 in Israeli service.It is important to check your references for the particular aircraft you are building. The wing ..

The Mustangs use a variety of schemes. We have adopted the references to these schemes as A, B, C, D, E and "Firewall". Schemes A & B were typically found on the MK1a and Mk II aircraft while E and the Firewall scheme was used on IV (teardrop canopy).It is important to check your references for t..

The Mustangs "D" variant used a variety of schemes. We have adopted the references for a General factory scheme (Pat E) and aircraft from No, 442, 303,112, No 3 RAAF "Firewall" and No 38 in Israeli service.It is important to check your references for the particular aircraft you are building. The w..

The Mustangs "D" variant used a variety of schemes. We have adopted the references for a General factory scheme (Pat E) and aircraft from No, 442, 303,112, No 3 RAAF "Firewall" and No 38 in Israeli service.It is important to check your references for the particular aircraft you are building. The w..

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 ..

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 ..

Suitable for all kit manufacturers.This set includes only the camouflage pattern. Serial numbers, code letters and other markings are not included.Any products (models, paints etc) shown in photos are not included...

The Mirage IIIE differed considerably from the earlier Mirage IIIC interceptor. Its airframe was 300mm (12in) longer with a forward fuselage extension.This increased the size of the avionics bay located directly behind the cockpit. The stretch also enabled its fuel capacity to be expanded. The stret..

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..

During its service with the French Air Force, the Mirage IIIC was normally armed with assorted air-to-ground ordnance or R.550 Magic air-to-air missiles. Its design proved to be relatively versatile, allowing the fighter model to have been readily adapted to serve in a variety of roles.This patten..