| "North American P51-D Mustang (Filletless Tails) Series 5 1:48 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "A thoroughbred fighting aeroplane the P-51D Mustang was produced in greater numbers than any other variant and introduced a number of improvements over earlier models With a new wing design teardrop canopy and lower rear fuselage the P-51D was the mount of many USAAF aces and became the primary US fighter in the European Theatre following its introduction in mid 1944"
Price: 19.99 |
| "Hawker Sea Fury FB.11 'Export' Series 6 1:48 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The last in an illustrious line of Hawker piston engined fighters the Sea Fury entered service with the Royal Navy too late to see operations during WWII but proved to be one of the fastest propeller driven aircraft ever produced Attracting plenty of overseas interest the Sea Fury was also operated in some numbers by the navies of Holland Australia and Canada with Australian Sea Fury&8217;s making a significant contribution to air operations during the Korean War"
Price: 22.49 |
| "Gloster Meteor F.8 Korea Series 9 1:48 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The Gloster Meteor F8 was a greatly improved version of Britain&8217;s first operational jet fighter and arguably the definitive version of this classic aircraft Seeing extensive service during the Korean War with No77 Squadron of Royal Australian Air Force the Meteor would be engaged in combat with the new Soviet produced MiG 15 jet fighter which proved to be an extremely capable adversary The Gloster Meteor maintains a significant position in the history of the Royal Air Force as it became Britain&8217;s first operational jet aircraft Not willing to risk this technology falling into the hands of the Germans initial operations were confined to UK airspace particularly in combatting the V-1 Doodlebug threat Indeed once Meteors were deployed to Europe in the latter stages of WWII they were still forbidden to engage in combat with the Messerschmitt Me 262 so we will never know how these significant aircraft would have performed against each other In operation the Meteor proved to be a delightful aircraft to fly and enabled pilots to make a relatively easy transition from piston engined aircraft to jet powered flight Unlike the Messerschmitt Me 262 the Meteor also proved to be almost as reliable as the Spitfires and Tempests it was intended to replace and was even capable of being operated from relatively basic grass airstrips Continually developed throughout its service life the Gloster Meteor would remain in RAF service for many years with a handful of target towing aircraft still operating in the 1980s"
Price: 29.99 |
| "Hawker Hunter F.6 Series 9 1:48 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "As far as classic British jet aircraft are concerned few would argue that the beautiful Hawker Hunter should be placed at the head of this group entering RAF service in 1954 and still providing training support almost 40 years later The definitive interceptor version of the Hunter was the Mk6 and by the end of 1958 all of the RAFs day fighter squadrons in Britain and Germany were equipped with these aircraft"
Price: 29.99 |
| "Supermarine Walrus Mk.1 'Silver Wings' Series 9 1:48 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The reputation of the Supermarine company was built on their ability to design and produce effective and reliable marine and amphibious aircraft for civilian and military use The Walrus was a perfect example of their expertise and underlined the strength of the aircraft by performing a loop at the 1933 Hendon Air Pageant to the astonishment of the massed ranks of spectators"
Price: 29.99 |
| "Gloster Meteor FR.9 Series 9 1:48 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "As the armed reconnaissance version of Britain&8217;s first operational jet fighter the Gloster Meteor FR9 was based on the F8 fighter version of the aircraft and replaced Spitfires and Mosquitos in this role The extended nose housed a Williamson F24 camera which could be positioned to fire either forward port of starboard facing Its range was extended significantly by the addition of external wing and ventral fuel tanks"
Price: 29.99 |
| "Hawker Typhoon Mk.1B Car Door Series 19 1:24 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "These early machines were somewhat rushed into service and it was discovered that a number of modifications would be desirable if not totally essential Perhaps the most noticeable difference from the later models were around the canopy area &8211; the first Typhoons were supplied with a forward opening &8216;car door&8217; style cockpit entry for the pilot which even included a wind down window The pilot also had a transparent roof panel which hinged open to the left and some machines had the addition of a rear-facing mirror on the canopy frame The new Typhoon scheme is a fascinating one and helps tell the story how all nations coveted airworthy versions of the enemy&8217;s latest fighters during WWII This RAF ground attack aircraft was hit by flak whilst crossing the coast of France at low level with the pilot making a belly landing in the nearest field he could see Unfortunately he was captured before he had the chance to set fire to his aircraft to prevent it falling into enemy hands &8211; he was taken prisoner The aircraft was taken to Rechlin (the German equivalent of Farnborough) where it was returned to airworthy status It was operated as part of &8216;Zirkus Rosarius&8217; a unit operating enemy aircraft types evaluating their performance hoping to establish their strengths and vulnerabilities The unit would tour operational Luftwaffe bases (hence the Zirkus name) where squadron pilots had the chance to see the latest enemy aircraft at close hand speaking with the pilot flying it to discuss how best to better them in combat This aircraft probably served in this role for around a year before being written off in a landing accident just a month after D-Day"
Price: 96.49 |
| "Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat Series 19 1:24 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Few aircraft in the history of aerial warfare can boast the impact and combat credentials of the Grumman F6F Hellcat one of the finest fighting machines ever to take to the skies A product of the already successful Grumman &8216;Ironworks&8217; the company&8217;s design philosophy was only to produce aircraft which were easy to manufacture and maintain and must be reliable in a combat situation Importantly it must be an effective combat aircraft and able to be mastered by the average wartime pilot following a standard conversion period This no nonsense approach ensured that the Hellcat was ready to fight and available in some numbers when they eventually reached US Navy units in 1943 Features&8226; Over 600 parts&8226; Can be built with wings open or folded&8226; Includes full cockpit detail with open or closed canopy options &8226; Complete fully detailed radial engine engine mount and all ancillaries &8226; Separate engine cowling and forward fuselage panels&8226; Detailed undercarriage undercarriage bays and arrestor hook with options to build with wheels up or down&8226; Fully detailed gun bays with complete machine guns and ammunition trays&8226; Can be built with closed or extended landing flaps&8226; Poseable control surfaces and trim tabs&8226; Realistic surface detailing showing rivets fasteners and rippled &8216;stressed skin&8217;&8226; Drop tanks (2 types) 250Ib and 500Ib bombs and rockets all included&8226; Includes a choice of four decal schemes"
Price: 96.49 |
| "Panzer IV Ausf.H Mid Version 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The German medium tank Panzerkampfwagen IV was developed in the late 1930s and was used extensively during WWII The production of the Panzer IV Ausf H started in June 1943 This version was designated the Sd Kfz 1612 Compared to the previous variants this model had Zimmerit paste on all the vertical surfaces of its armour in order to prevent adhesion of magnetic anti-tank mines The turret roof was reinforced from 10mm to 16 and 25mm segments 5mm hull skirts and 8mm turret skirts were added for further protection which resulted in the elimination of the vision ports on the hull side Later the hull was also fitted with triangular supports for the easily damaged side skirts Along with some other modifications these additions to the design increased the tank's weight to 25 tonnes and the maximum speed dropped to 16 kmh on cross country terrain"
Price: 29.49 |
| "JagdPanzer 38 tonne Hetzer Late Version 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The Jagdpanzer 38(t) (SdKfz 1382) later known as Hetzer (&8220;baiter&8221;) was a German light tank destroyer of the Second World War based on a modified Czechoslovakian Panzer 38(t) chassis The project was inspired by the Romanian &8220;Mare&351;al&8221; tank destroyer The name Hetzer was at the time not commonly used for this vehicle It was the designation for a related prototype the E-10 The &352;koda factory for a very short period confused the two names in its documentation and the very first unit equipped with the vehicle thus for a few weeks applied the incorrect name until matters were cleared However there exists a memorandum from Heinz Guderian to Hitler claiming that an unofficial name Hetzer had spontaneously been coined by the troops Post-war historians basing themselves on this statement made the name popular in their works the vehicle was never named as such in official documents"
Price: 22.49 |
| "Tiger-1 Early Version - Operation Citadel 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Following their disastrous defeat at Stalingrad during the winter of 1942-43 the German armed forces launched a major offensive in the East known as Operation Citadel on July 4th 1943 The climax of Operation Citadel the Battle of Kursk involved as many as 6000 tanks 4000 aircraft and 2 million fighting men and is remembered as the greatest tank battle in history The peak of the battle was the massive armour engagement at Prochorovka which began on July 12th Prochorovka is one of the best-known of the many battles on the Eastern Front during World War II Tiger heavy tanks with deadly 88mm cannons lumbered forward while hundreds of nimble Soviet T-34 medium tanks raced into the midst of the SS armour and threw the Germans into confusion The Soviets closed with the Panzers negating the Tigers&8217; 88mm guns outmanouvered the German armour and knocked out hundreds of German tanks The Soviet tank force&8217;s audacious tactics resulted in a disastrous defeat for the Germans and the disorganised SS divisions withdrew leaving 400 destroyed tanks behind including between 70 and 100 Tigers and many Panthers Those losses smashed the SS divisions&8217; fighting power and as a result Hoth&8217;s Fourth Panzer Army had no chance to achieve even a partial victory in the south of the Soviet Union After receiving the news of the Allied invasion of Sicily as well as reports of impending Soviet attacks on the Mius River and at Izyum Hitler decided to cancel Operation Citadel From then on the German forces were on the back-foot and the war had now turned against them"
Price: 25.49 |
| "JagdPanzer 38 tonne Hetzer Early Version 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The Jagdpanzer 38 (SdKfz 1382) later known as Hetzer (baiter) was a German light tank destroyer of the Second World War based on a modified Czechoslovakian Panzer 38(t) chassis The project was inspired by the Romanian Mare&351;al tank destroyer The Jagdpanzer 38 was intended to be more cost-effective than the much more ambitious Jagdpanther and Jagdtiger designs of the same period Using a proven chassis it avoided the mechanical problems of the larger armoured vehicles It was built on the Panzerkampfwagen 38(t)&8216;s widened and lengthened chassis with modified suspension (larger road-wheels from Praga TNH nA prototype reconnaissance tank) and up-rated engine The new engine was 160 PS Praga AC2 6-cylinder engine controlled by Praga-Wilson gearbox (5 forward and 1 reverse gear) Chassis was modified in order to accommodate larger gun and thicker armour than regular Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) tank Its combat weight was 16 metric tons (versus 98-tonnes for the Pz 38(t) and it could travel at maximum speed of some 42 kmh"
Price: 27.99 |
| "M36B1 GMC (U.S. Army) 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The M36 tank destroyer formally 90 mm Gun Motor Carriage M36 was an American tank destroyer used during World War II The M36 combined the hull of the M10 tank destroyer which used the M4 Sherman's reliable chassis and drivetrain combined with sloped armour Conceived in 1943 the M36 first served in combat in Europe in October 1944 where it partially replaced the M10 tank destroyer However when coming up against the heaviest tanks of the Wermarcht at the end of that year the need for 90 mm gunned tank destroyers became urgent and during October&8211;December 1944 187 conversions of standard Medium Tank M4A3 hulls were produced by Grand Blanc Arsenal These vehicles designated M36B1 were rushed to the European Theater of Operations and used in combat alongside standard M36s"
Price: 25.99 |
| "Tiger 1 Early Production Version 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Production of the Tiger I began in August 1942 at the factory of Henschel und Sohn in Kassel initially at a rate of 25 per month and peaking in April 1944 at 104 per month 1355 had been built by August 1944 when production ceased Deployed Tiger I's peaked at 671 on 1 July 1944 It took about twice as long to build a Tiger I as another German tank of the period When the improved Tiger II began production in January 1944 the Tiger I was soon phased out Eager to make use of the powerful new weapon Hitler ordered the vehicle be pressed into service months earlier than had planned A platoon of four Tigers went into action on 23rd September 1942 near Leningrad Operating in swampy forested terrain their movement was largely confined to roads and tracks making defence against them far easier Many of these early models were plagued by problems with the transmission which had difficulty handling the great weight of the vehicle if pushed too hard It took time for drivers to learn how to avoid overtaxing the engine and transmission and many broke down The most significant event from this engagement was that one of the Tigers became stuck in swampy ground and had to be abandoned Captured largely intact it enabled the Soviets to study the design and prepare countermeasures"
Price: 24.99 |
| "Tiger-1 Mid Version 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The Tiger I was a German heavy tank of World War II deployed from 1942 in Africa and Europe usually in independent heavy tank battalions Its final designation was Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger Ausf E often shortened to Tiger The Tiger I gave the Wehrmacht its first armoured fighting vehicle that mounted the 88 cm KwK 36 gun 1347 were built between August 1942 and August 1944 It carried a crew of 5 (driver radio operator gunner commander and loader) and was powered by a water-cooled V-12 engine taking to speeds up to 28 mph (45 kmph) and alonng with its feared main weapon carried two 792mm MG-34 machine guns used in close combat situations While the Tiger I has been called an outstanding design for its time it was arguably over-engineered using expensive materials and labour-intensive production methods The Tiger was prone to certain types of track failures and breakdowns and was limited in range by its high fuel consumption It was expensive to maintain but generally mechanically reliable Also being difficult to transport and vulnerable to immobilisation when mud ice and snow froze between its overlapping and interleaved Schachtellaufwerk-pattern road wheels often jamming them solid made the effectiveness of this fearsome weapon less potent This was a problem on the Eastern Front in the muddy spring season and during periods of extreme cold The tank was given its nickname Tiger by Ferdinand Porsche and the Roman numeral was added after the later Tiger II entered production The initial designation was Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf&252;hrung H (&8216;&8216;Panzer VI version H&8217;&8217; abbreviated PzKpfw VI Ausf H) where 'H' denoted Henschel as the designermanufacturer It was classified with ordnance inventory designation SdKfz 182 The tank was later re-designated as PzKpfw VI Ausf E in March 1943 with ordnance inventory designation SdKfz 181 Mid-production Tiger I's have the second design turret with the smaller cupola but retain the rubber-rimmed roadwheels"
Price: 33.99 |
| "M10 GMC Tank Destroyer 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The American M10 tank destroyer served during WWII After the US entry into World War II and the formation of the Tank Destroyer Force a suitable vehicle was needed to equip the new battalions By November 1941 the Army requested a vehicle with a gun in a fully rotating turret after previous models were criticised for being too poorly designed The prototype of the M10 was cdeveloped in early 1942 and was delivered in April of that year After requested changes to the hull and turret the modified version was readied for production in June 1943 appearing as the 3-inch Gun Motor Carriage M10 It mounted a 3-inch (762 mm) Gun M7 in a rotating turret on a modified M4A2 Sherman tank chassis Productions ran from September 1942 to December 1943 The M10 was numerically the most important US tank destroyer of World War II It combined thin but sloped armor with the M4 Sherman's reliable drivetrain and a reasonably potent anti-tank weapon mounted in an open-topped turret Despite its obsolescence in the face of more powerful German tanks like the Panther and the introduction of more powerful and better-designed types as replacements the M10 remained in service until the end of the war"
Price: 28.49 |
| "T34-85 112 Factory Production 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "When the first T-34-85s (85mm gun) delivered by Zavod 112 appeared they were given to the best units the elite Red Guards battalions However they were in training during December 1943 so it is uncertain whether they saw action before January or February 1944 By then around 400 had already been delivered to front-line units and instantly became popular with the crews They gradually replaced the T-3476 and in mid-1944 the T-34-85 outnumbered the older versions By then they formed the bulk of the tank units on the eve of Operation Bagration the Soviet response to the Allied landings in Normandy and the biggest offensive ever planned by the Red Army to date This was the final push aimed at Berlin Before the production built-up the T-34-85 model 1943 were usually given to chosen crews usually of the Guard units"
Price: 24.49 |
| "German Light Tank Pz.Kpfw.35 (t) 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The Panzerkampfwagen 35(t) commonly shortened to Panzer 35(t) or abbreviated as PzKpfw 35(t) was a Czechoslovakian designed light tank used mainly by Nazi Germany during World War II The letter (t) stood for tschechisch (German Czech) In Czechoslovakian service it had the formal designation Lehk&253; tank vzor 35 (Light Tank Model 35) but was commonly referred to as the LT vz 35 or LT-35 A total of 434 were built; of these the Germans seized 244 when they occupied Bohemia-Moravia in March 1939 and the Slovaks acquired 52 when they declared independence from Czechoslovakia at the same time Others were exported to Bulgaria and Romania In German service it saw combat during the early years of World War II notably the invasion of Poland the Battle of France and the invasion of the Soviet Union before being retired or sold off in 1942; the fighting in Russia having exposed the vehicle's unsuitability for cold weather operations and general unreliability This weakness in addition to their thin armour and inadequate firepower resulted in the 6th Panzer Division being re-equipped with other more powerful German tanks on its withdrawal from Russia in April 1942"
Price: 22.49 |
| "Tiger-1 Early Version 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Production of the Tiger I began in August 1942 at the factory of Henschel und Sohn in Kassel initially at a rate of 25 per month and peaking in April 1944 at 104 per month 1355 had been built by August 1944 when production ceased Deployed Tiger I's peaked at 671 on 1 July 1944 It took about twice as long to build a Tiger I as another German tank of the period When the improved Tiger II began production in January 1944 the Tiger I was soon phased out Eager to make use of the powerful new weapon Hitler ordered the vehicle be pressed into service months earlier than had planned A platoon of four Tigers went into action on 23rd September 1942 near Leningrad Operating in swampy forested terrain their movement was largely confined to roads and tracks making defence against them far easier Many of these early models were plagued by problems with the transmission which had difficulty handling the great weight of the vehicle if pushed too hard It took time for drivers to learn how to avoid overtaxing the engine and transmission and many broke down The most significant event from this engagement was that one of the Tigers became stuck in swampy ground and had to be abandoned Captured largely intact it enabled the Soviets to study the design and prepare countermeasures"
Price: 26.49 |
| "M36/M36B2 "Battle of the Bulge" 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The M36 was introduced to replace the M10 which only had a 76mm gun The M36 had a 90mm gun with greater armour piercing capability In the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944 it gave it the capability of combating the Tigers and Panthers of the Wehrmacht The M36 with its new turret was placed on converted M10A1 hulls The M36B2 used the same turret but was placed on the M4A2 hulls which had a diesel engine They both had a long service life particularly in other nations services"
Price: 22.99 |
| "Cromwell Mk.IV Cruiser Tank Series 2 Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The Cromwell official name Cruiser Tank MkVIII was one of the most successful British tanks of the Second World War Named after the English Civil War leader Oliver Cromwell the tank proved to be an adept and rugged fighting machine and served until the end of the war"
Price: 11.99 |
| "Higgins LCVP Series 2 Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel (LCVP) or Higgins Boat was one of the most vital pieces of Allied naval equipment of the Second World War Used not only during Operation Overlord and the invasion of occupied France but also throughout American naval operations in the Pacific proving to be particularly useful during the operations at Okinawa and Iwo Jima With a shallow draught and full-width bow ramp it was able to offload its cargo and leave the beach in just 3 to 4 minutes"
Price: 11.99 |
| "Bedford QLD/QLT Trucks Series 3 Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "With over 52000 vehicles built between 1941 and 1945 the Bedford QL 3-ton truck was one of the most numerous British vehicles during the Second World War Designed as either a general duties truck or troop transport the QL was powered by a 35 litre 6-cylinder petrol engine producing 72bhp giving a governed top speed of 38mph Thanks to its high ground clearance cross-country tyres and a 2-speed 4-wheel-drive transfer box located in the centre of the chassis (giving 8 forward gear ratios) the QL had excellent cross country mobility A large number are still in use by enthusiasts"
Price: 14.49 |
| "WWII USAAF 8th Bomber Resupply Set Seires 6 Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "As US bomber operations began to take place at airfields all over Southern England from the summer of 1942 the vehicles used in servicing their Liberators and Flying Fortresses were slowly changing from the standard RAF support vehicles to specialised US Air Force equipment From fuel trailers to bomb trolleys Bedfords were quickly being replaced by Chevrolets Autocar U-7144-T 4X4 tractor unit and F-1 fuel trailer The U-7144-T was used extensively by the US military from 1942 onwards and was certainly found on most if not all USAAF airfields in Britain particularly in conjunction with the standard F-1 fuel trailer With many aircraft requiring refuelling on a daily basis it was usual for each base to have numerous examples of the U-7144-T available at any one time Chevrolet M6 bomb service truck This utility 4X4 truck was capable of carrying a small number of bombs in its own right but was more commonly used in conjunction with the M5 bomb trailer Indeed it was capable of towing up to five fully loaded M5 bomb trailers which was just as well considering the number of missions USAAF bomber crews were required to undertake The new set will also include the M5 bomb trailer Cushman Model 39 Package Car This light three wheeled utility vehicle will have been used for a multitude of light duties on USAAF bases A development of a motor scooter design the single wheel at the back provided the power for the vehicle which allowed a small cargo box to be fitted at the front Again the Cushman would have been a regular feature on a USAAF airfield Cushman Model 39 Package Car length 34mm width 17mmChevrolet M6 Bomb Service Truck length 74mm width 25mmM5 Bomb Trailer length 77mm width 33mmAutocar U-7144-T 4x4 Tractor Unit length 72mm width 33mmF-1 Fuel Trailer length 129mm width 36mm"
Price: 22.49 |
| "17 Pdr Anti-Tank Gun 1:32 Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The 17 Pounder was the largest of three anti-tank guns used by the British Army in the Second World War Design work on the 17 Pounder began in April 1941 with the aim of replacing existing anti-tank guns First deliveries of the new gun were made to Royal Artillery units in August 1942 and this type first saw action at the Battle of Medenine North Africa on 6 March 1943 The 17 Pounder was widely used in Italy and northern Europe and continued into post-war service for many years Its use extended to being employed as a field gun its high explosive shell proving a particularly useful charge in this role"
Price: 20.99 |
| "Narrow Road Bridge Broken Span Resin Ruined Buildings Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Attacking and bombing bridges across Europe was a strategic necessity thoughout WWII and this model represents a typical ruined example that makes for excellent possibilities for modelling a superb diorama as well as wargaming features"
Price: 17.49 |
| "Italian Farmhouse Resin Ruined Buildings Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "1943 saw the Allies invading what was then still a hostile Italy and this farmhouse is typical of those found across the south and central parts of the country The three storeys and steps outside make for plenty of diorama and gaming opportunities"
Price: 16.99 |
| "Italian Townhouse Resin Ruined Buildings Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "During the fierce battles in the narrow streets of many Italian towns buildings like these were bombarded by both sides to try and extract dug-in troops The layout of this building makes for some inspiring diorama work"
Price: 17.99 |
| "Polish Bank Resin Ruined Buildings Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Poland was attacked by Nazi Germany in September 1939 and this invasion sparked the start of World War II The destruction caused by this and the later Soviet counter offensives during 1944 and 1945 meant many important buildings were ruined This bank building typifies this destruction"
Price: 25.99 |
| "Czech Restaurant Resin Ruined Buildings Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Czechoslovakia was annexed by Nazi Germany in 1938 but it was not until the Soviet forces came streaming across from the east in 1944 and 1945 that massive destruction of cities towns and villages took place This restaurant building makes for a perfect focal point for modelling a scene from this period"
Price: 16.49 |
| "European City Steps Resin Ruined Buildings Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "These city steps enable a huge scope of modelling opportunities to be created and these steps can be found right across Europe Great to be used in wargaming scenarios too 176 172 and larger scale figures can be used with these"
Price: 18.99 |
