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Airfix 1:72 Scale Avro Vulcan B.2 Model Kit

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  Airfix 1:72 Scale Avro Vulcan B.2 Model Kit The Airfix 1:72 Scale Avro Vulcan B.2 Model Kit offers a faithful recreation of one of Britain’s most striking strategic bombers. The Avro Vulcan B.2, with its unmistakable delta-wing silhouette, played a pivotal role in the Royal Air Force’s airborne operations from the 1960s through to the 1980s. This aircraft represented the forefront of Cold War-era engineering and the dedication to upholding an effective deterrent force. This model kit allows aviation enthusiasts and historians alike to build and appreciate the unique features and historical importance of the Vulcan. The aircraft is renowned for its impressive size, agility, and the vital part it played during operations such as the famous Black Buck raids. The Airfix kit celebrates the legacy of the Vulcan by capturing its details with accuracy and care, making it a fitting project for anyone fascinated by military aviation or engineering craftsmanship. Key features Detailed exter...

OcCre 1/24 Scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc EN398 Model Kit

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OcCre 1/24 Scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc EN398 Model Kit Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc EN398 Follow Scale & Motion for more curated content. The OcCre 1/24 Scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc EN398 Model Kit is a large-scale multimedia model of one of the most recognisable Allied fighters of the Second World War, presented here in the markings of Wing Commander Johnnie Johnson’s personal aircraft. Combining wood, metal and resin components, it recreates the Spitfire’s elliptical wing, slim nose and refined late-war Mk IXc airframe, offering a substantial project for modellers interested in RAF history and the evolution of this iconic interceptor. This is an advanced, unassembled model kit comprising over 700 parts and an estimated 160 hours of building time. Paint and glue are required to complete the Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc EN398 and are not included, allowing builders to select their preferred finishing products and colour tones or use the dedicated OcCre paint set. Class...

Tamiya 1/48 Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 Model Kit

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Tamiya 1/48 Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 Model Kit Tamiya 1/48 Bf 109 G-6 Follow Scale & Motion for more curated content. Find here: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=17471&awinaffid=1988493&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.modellbau-universe.de%2Fprodukt%3Bmesserschmitt-bf-109-g-6-tamiya%3Bta~61117%3B8%3B1%3B1%3B1.htm (affiliate link) The Tamiya 1/48 Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 is a plastic model kit of one of the most widely produced late‑war variants of the Luftwaffe’s principal fighter. In 1/48 scale it offers a good balance between detail and display footprint, making it suitable for aircraft modellers who want to add an important Eastern and Mediterranean Front subject to their collection. The kit features a highly detailed Daimler‑Benz DB 605 engine, optional 20 mm underwing cannon gondolas, separate drop tanks and a choice of open or closed canopy and oil cooler positions. Three decal options cover Bf 109 G-6s from JG 54, JG 27 and JG 52 in 1943–44, while ...

Hong Kong Models 1/32 Scale Avro Lancaster B Mk.III Dambuster Model Kit Hong Kong Models 1/32 Avro Lancaster B Mk.III Dambuster

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Hong Kong Models 1/32 Scale Avro Lancaster B Mk.III Dambuster Model Kit Hong Kong Models 1/32 Avro Lancaster B Mk.III Dambuster Follow Scale & Motion for more curated content. Available now. Buy here: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=17471&awinaffid=1988493&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.modellbau-universe.de%2Fprodukt%3Bavro-lancaster-b-mk-iii-dambuster-hong-kong-models%3Bhkm~01e011%3B8%3B1%3B1%3B1.htm (affiliate link) The Hong Kong Models 1/32 Scale Avro Lancaster B Mk.III Dambuster model kit recreates one of the most famous RAF heavy bombers of the Second World War in its specialised role with No. 617 Squadron. The B Mk.III Dambuster variant was adapted to carry Barnes Wallis’s “Upkeep” bouncing bomb on the legendary Operation Chastise raids against the Ruhr dams in May 1943, making this one of the most recognisable and storied Lancasters of the war. This unassembled and unpainted 1/32 kit is aimed at experienced modellers who want a true centrepiece b...

Kitty Hawk 1/32 Scale OV-10D Bronco Model Kit Kitty Hawk 1/32 OV-10D Bronco

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Kitty Hawk 1/32 Scale OV-10D Bronco Model Kit Kitty Hawk 1/32 OV-10D Bronco Follow Scale & Motion for more curated content. Available now. Buy here: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=17471&awinaffid=1988493&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.modellbau-universe.de%2Fprodukt%3Bov-10d-bronco-kitty-hawk%3Bkh~32003%3B9%3B1%3B1%3B1.htm (affiliate link) The Kitty Hawk 1/32 Scale OV-10D Bronco model kit recreates the distinctive twin‑boom, twin‑engine observation and light attack aircraft as a large-format plastic model. Developed for counter‑insurgency, forward air control and reconnaissance, the Bronco served with US forces from Vietnam through to later deployments, combining excellent visibility, short take-off and landing performance and a versatile weapons and sensor fit. This unassembled and unpainted 1/32 kit is aimed at experienced modellers who enjoy modern military aircraft with a strong operational story behind them. In this scale the OV-10D’s angular lines...

Kitty Hawk 1/48 Scale SU-30SM Flanker-H Model Kit Kitty Hawk 1/48 SU-30SM Flanker-H

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Kitty Hawk 1/48 Scale SU-30SM Flanker-H Model Kit Kitty Hawk 1/48 SU-30SM Flanker-H Follow Scale & Motion for more curated content. Available now. Buy here: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=17471&awinaffid=1988493&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.modellbau-universe.de%2Fprodukt%3Bsu-30sm-flanker-h-kitty-hawk%3Bkh~80171%3B9%3B1%3B1%3B1.htm (affiliate link) The Kitty Hawk 1/48 Scale SU-30SM Flanker-H model kit recreates a modern Russian multirole fighter as a detailed plastic aircraft in a popular display scale. Based on the Sukhoi Su-27 family, the SU-30SM adds updated avionics, weapons options and two-seat capability, making it one of the most recognisable contemporary fighters in Russian service. This unassembled and unpainted 1/48 kit is aimed at experienced modellers who enjoy modern fast jets and contemporary military subjects, offering a substantial build with plenty of scope for paint, weathering and loadout choices. Paints and glue are required and s...

A-Model 1/72 Convair R3Y-2 Tradewind Model Kit A-Model 1/72 Convair R3Y-2 Tradewind

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A-Model 1/72 Convair R3Y-2 Tradewind Model Kit A-Model 1/72 Convair R3Y-2 Tradewind Follow Scale & Motion for more curated content. Available now. Buy here: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=17471&awinaffid=1988493&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.modellbau-universe.de%2Fprodukt%3Bconvair-r3y-2-tradewind-a-model%3Bam~72037%3B8%3B1%3B1%3B1.htm (affiliate link) The A-Model 1/72 Convair R3Y-2 Tradewind model kit recreates one of the more unusual Cold War flying boats as a detailed plastic aircraft in a classic display scale. Designed as a large turboprop transport and tanker for the US Navy, the Tradewind combined a distinctive high-mounted wing, boat hull fuselage and powerful engines in a short-lived but visually striking maritime aircraft. This unassembled and unpainted 1/72 kit is aimed at experienced modellers and collectors of rare or offbeat subjects, providing a substantial build that will stand out among more conventional land-based aircraft. Paints an...

Hong Kong Models 1/32 Scale Avro Lancaster B Mk I Model Kit HK Models 1/32 Avro Lancaster B Mk I

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Hong Kong Models 1/32 Scale Avro Lancaster B Mk I Model Kit HK Models 1/32 Avro Lancaster B Mk I Follow Scale & Motion for more curated content. Available now. Buy here: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=17471&awinaffid=1988493&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.modellbau-universe.de%2Fprodukt%3Bavro-lancaster-b-mk-i-hong-kong-models%3Bhkm~01e010%3B8%3B1%3B1%3B1.htm (affiliate link) The Hong Kong Models 1/32 Scale Avro Lancaster B Mk I model kit recreates one of the most famous RAF heavy bombers of the Second World War as a large-format, highly detailed plastic kit. The Lancaster B Mk I was at the center of RAF Bomber Command’s night offensive over Europe, serving in countless raids, including some of the most demanding and dangerous operations of the war. Notable paint schemes such as the Dambusters' 'Dixie' and 'Queen of the Skies' from No. 617 Squadron, or the famous 'S for Sugar' of No. 467 Squadron RAAF, can be depicted for hist...

HK Models 1/32 Scale USAF A-20G Havoc over Europe 1944

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 Model Kit HK Models 1/32 A-20G Havoc over Europe 1944 Follow Scale & Motion for more curated content. Available now. Buy here: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=24387&awinaffid=1988493&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hobbies.co.uk%2Fhk-models-1-32-scale-usaf-a-20g-havoc-over-europe-1944-model-kit%3F_sgm_campaign%3Dfcs_d28e85fd36000%26_sgm_source%3DHK01E39%257Cproduct%26_sgm_action%3Dsearch%26_sgm_term%3Dhk%26_sgm_pinned%3Dfalse (affiliate link) The HK Models 1/32 Scale USAF A-20G Havoc over Europe 1944 Model Kit recreates the hard‑working Douglas A-20G twin‑engine attack aircraft as a large, highly detailed plastic kit. Known variously as the A-20, DB-7, Havoc and Boston, this tough medium bomber and night fighter served across multiple air forces, with the A-20G variant produced in the largest numbers and used extensively by the USAAF and Soviet air forces via Lend‑Lease. This new-tool kit captures the A-20G’s purposeful lines with a length of around ...

Airfix 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc “Flying Dray” Review

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Airfix 1/24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc “Flying Dray”  (affiliate link) The Airfix 1/24 Scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXc – “Flying Dray” is a fantastic large-scale project that combines serious modelling with one of WWII’s most memorable morale-boosting stories. This 1/24 kit lets you build your own beer-carrying Spitfire, replicating the improvised “beer runs” flown to thirsty troops in Normandy after D-Day. With 448 parts , a length of 397mm and a wingspan of 469mm , it’s a substantial, detail-rich project aimed at experienced modellers or anyone ready for a long-term build with real display presence. Airfix and Hobbies have leaned into the story with some great extras. As well as the core Mk.IXc, you get additional resin parts to tell the “Flying Dray” story properly: two beer barrels with lids, two nose cones, two bomb racks and a slipper tank . On top of that, every kit comes with an Airfix pint glass so you can literally raise a glass while you build. Historically, t...

Kitty Hawk OS2U Kingfisher – 1/32 Scale Plastic Model Kit

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Kitty Hawk OS2U Kingfisher – 1/32 Scale Plastic Model Kit The Vought OS2U Kingfisher was a US Navy and US Marine Corps observation floatplane used extensively during the Second World War for reconnaissance, artillery spotting, and air-sea rescue. Operating from battleships, cruisers, and shore bases, the Kingfisher became a familiar sight across the Pacific theatre. This 1/32 scale plastic model kit by Kitty Hawk represents the OS2U with detailed surface features, cockpit elements, and its characteristic float configuration. The large scale allows for a more in-depth build, making it suitable for experienced aircraft modellers with an interest in naval aviation and floatplane operations. The kit is supplied unpainted and requires assembly. A distinctive subject for WWII aviation collections, especially for those focusing on Pacific naval operations. View the OS2U Kingfisher at Modellbau-Universe (affiliate link): https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=17471&awinaffid=1...

Kitty Hawk P-39Q/N Airacobra – 1/32 Scale Plastic Model Kit

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Kitty Hawk P-39Q/N Airacobra – 1/32 Scale Plastic Model Kit The Bell P-39 Airacobra was one of the most unconventional fighter aircraft of the Second World War, featuring a mid-mounted engine and a nose-mounted cannon configuration. While its high-altitude performance was limited, the P-39 proved highly effective at low and medium altitudes, particularly with Soviet forces, where it achieved significant combat success. This 1/32 scale plastic model kit by Kitty Hawk represents the P-39Q/N variants, capturing the aircraft’s distinctive layout, cockpit placement, and unique nose armament. The larger scale allows for enhanced surface detail and interior representation, making it well suited for experienced aircraft modellers interested in WWII fighters beyond the usual European theatre staples. The kit is supplied unpainted and requires assembly. A strong choice for builders looking to explore less conventional fighter designs with historical significance. View the P-39Q/N Air...

HK Models 1/48 Scale British RAF Boston III/US DB-7B Light Bomber Aircraft Model Kit – Twin‑engine WWII light bomber build

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A 1/48 scale kit for modellers interested in RAF and USAAF twin‑engine light bombers and early‑war reconnaissance aircraft. This plastic model kit recreates the British RAF Boston III/US DB-7B, a twin‑engine light bomber and reconnaissance aircraft developed by Douglas and widely used by Allied forces during World War II. The kit offers a choice of two 1942 UK‑based marking options and 254 parts, giving plenty of scope for detailing, painting and weathering. Paints and glue are required and sold separately, so builders can use their preferred products and techniques. Category: Model making & crafts – scale aircraft kit Brand: HK Models Type: 1/48 scale plastic model kit Key specs: Length approx. 300.5 mm; wingspan 391 mm; 254 parts; 2 marking options (RAF and USAAF, 1942 UK‑based); requires assembly; paints and glue not included Suitable for: Intermediate to advanced aircraft modellers, WWII RAF/USAAF enthusiasts, twin‑engine bomber and reconnaissance subjects Not sui...

HK Models 1/32 Scale B-17G Flying Fortress ‘Rose of York’ Limited Edition Model Kit – Large-scale WWII bomber build

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A detailed 1/32 scale kit ideal for experienced aircraft modellers and fans of historic RAF and USAAF subjects. This is a highly detailed plastic model kit of the famous B-17G “Rose of York”, complete with early G-version features and a limited edition Princess Elizabeth figure. With over 600 parts and a near 1-metre wingspan, it’s designed for hobbyists who enjoy complex, historically focused builds. Paints and glue are not included, so you can choose your preferred finishing products and techniques. Category: Model making & crafts – scale aircraft kit Brand: HK Models Type: 1/32 scale plastic model kit Key specs: Length approx. 707 mm; wingspan approx. 989 mm; early production G version with chin turret, staggered waist guns and tail turret; approx. 662 parts; includes Princess Elizabeth resin figure and markings for two periods of service Suitable for: Experienced scale modellers, WWII aviation enthusiasts, display builds, detailed painting and weathering projects ...