Minicraft Models Legends in the Making

MIG 21 FISHBED One of the most unique fighter planes ever designed, the Harrier is the first successful vertical take off (VTO) fighter, and the first to be used in combat. The Sea Harrier was a key player in the fight between Britain and Argentina during the war over the Falkland Islands. Your model will show the details of the four exhaust ducts that lift the plane straight up and let it hover. There is also a refueling probe and you can customize the weapons load with a variety of rockets, bombs and pods. #14426 -1/144 Scale $11.99

MiG-25 FOXBAT The appearance of the MiG-25 stunned the Western world. Suddenly the Soviets had an interceptor equal to the finest in the world. All details of the huge fighter were carefully concealed by the Russians, but on Sept. 6, 1976, a defecting Russian pilot landed this technical marvel at a Japanese airfield and the plane yielded its secrets to the West. This model shows how big the Foxbat is. It comes with four AA-6 Acrid air-to-air missiles and Russian insignia decals. #14428 -1/144 Scale $11.99

AICHI “JAKE” The Japanese built 1,418 of these versatile floatplanes for use as reconnaissance scouts operating from cruisers and seaplane tenders. These scouts would be launched from a catapult aboard the ships, but could also take off and land on the water. This model has a clear “greenhouse” canopy, movable propeller and a pair of floats. The decal markings are typical of the Imperial Japanese Navy scouts in 1941.#14433 -1/144 Scale $9.99

KI-61 HIEN “TONY” When this fighter appeared in the Pacific skies, it was thought that it was a Japanese copy of the famous German Messer Schmitt Bf 109. In fact, it was powered by a version of the German DB-601, the type used in the Bf 109, but the plane itself was original and more efficient than the German plane. The Japanese name for the Ki-61 was”Swallow”, and this model reflects the clean lines of the original. #14432 -1/144 Scale $9.99

B-29A ENOLA GAY The Enola Gay dropping the first atomic bomb in combat is probably the most significant event in the Second World War. It is now on display at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum at Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C. This model requires some modifications to depict the configuration of the plane at the time of the mission. #14488 - 1/144 Scale $14.99

C-54 "SACRED COW" This model depicts the famous transport built for President Franklin Roosevelt and now on display at the Air Force Museum. There are several unique details in this model kit, which include the elevator used by the president for boarding and deplaning. #14497 -1/144 Scale $29.99

USAF VC-135 AIR FORCE ONE This is a model of the presidential 707s used by Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan and Bush, Sr. Markings for both Serial No. 26000, now at the Air Force Museum, and 27000, recently located at the Ronald Reagan Library, in California, are printed on the decal. Markings also include the presidential seal and the stylish design suggested by Jacqueline Kennedy and created by Raymond Loewy.#14457 -1/144 Scale $31.99

BLUE ANGELS C-121J CONSTELLATION The Blue Angels! Just the mention of this world renowned flight demonstration team is enough to elicit excitement. But you won’t see this plane flying inverted or soaring upward with the star burst finally. However, without their support aircraft, you wouldn’t see the team, either. The Connie was the support plane when the Blues were flying Panthers, Tigers and Phantoms. #14468 -1/144 Scale $26.99

PBY-5A CATALINA Although the PBY was slow, with a cruising speed of 117 mph, it was one of the most valuable planes in the U.S. Navy. Nicknamed 'Dumbo', PBYs could patrol thousands of miles of ocean in search of downed crews and enemy shipping. Many daring rescues took place under enemy fire, but the PBY could also carry and deliver a devastating load of bombs, torpedoes and rockets. The markings are for a prewar patrol bomber and post war Search and Rescue plane. #14435 -1/144 Scale $22.99