March 2018

New images added for Hobby Master HA1996 F-4J Phantom II 158378, VF-21 “Freelancers”, US NAVY, 1974, pre-orders for this 1:72 scale model are being taken at £59.95. The F-4J was the last version produced for the USN and USMC. The “J” version was basically an upgraded “B” version with new radar and avionics as well as a better engine that required a longer afterburner nozzle. One of the most noticeable changes to the “J” version is what isn’t there; the infrared seeker under the nose was deleted. Also missing was... Read More

New images added for Hobby Master HA3211 Douglas A-26B Invader 44-34298, 89th BS/3rd BG, August 1945, pre-orders for this 1:72 scale model are being taken at £49.95.  

New images added for Hobby Master HA8456 P-47D Thunderbolt 42-26044 “Silver Lady” HV-Z Of The 61st FS/56th FG, Boxted, England 1944, pre-orders are being taken on this 1:48 scale model at £57.95. The Republic Aviation P-47 “Thunderbolt” entered service in May 1942 with the introduction of the P-47B. It had a “Razorback”, a high dorsal spine behind the side-ways opening canopy that reduced visibility. As improvements were made a “D” variant was produced with 12,602 being manufactured. The British developed a sliding bubble canopy for their Typhoon and this was... Read More

New images added for Hobby Master HA1814 BF 110E-2 G9+BC, Oblt. Uellenbeck, II/NJG1 Spring 1942, pre-orders are being taken for this 1:72 scale model at £53.95. When performing the task of escort and air superiority that they were originally designed for the Bf-110 Zerstorers “Destroyers” were very good against Poland and the Scandinavian countries early in WWII. But once they were put into this role during the Battle of Britain and came up against the much faster and more agile Hurricanes and Spitfires the Bf-110 suffered tremendous losses. They were... Read More

New images added for Hobby Master HA1041 Lockheed F-104C Starfighter “Hellooo Dolly” 57-0923, Udorn Air Base, 1966, pre-orders for this 1:72 scale model are being taken at £42.95. The Lockheed F-104C came about as the result of Tactical Air Command (TAC) decision that the F-104A wasn’t a capable supersonic tactical strike fighter. The F-104C was equipped with an in- flight refueling probe to extend its range and was capable of delivering a tactical nuclear weapon. Put into service during the Vietnam War the USAF realized the F-104C wasn’t the aircraft... Read More