{"title":"Military Vehicle Model Sets","description":"\u003cp\u003eMilitary Vehicle Model Sets\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"airfix-5120-1-48-messerschmitt-bf109e3-4-fighter","title":"Airfix 5120 1\/48 Messerschmitt Bf109E3\/4 Fighter","description":"\u003cp\u003eAirfix 5120 1\/48 Messerschmitt Bf109E3\/4 Fighter. This is a model kit. Assembly, painting, and detailing required. This is a genuine Airfix product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage style packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains 107 detailed parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes NOT include display stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaint and cement required (not included).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer's original unopened packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts molded in Light Gray, unless otherwise indicated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions approximately L-7.25, W-8 inches assembled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes decals to design the plane in 3 different schemes.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY ASPECTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4\/E-1, a quintessential German fighter aircraft, played a crucial role in the early stages of World War II. Introduced in the late 1930s, the Bf 109E became the backbone of the Luftwaffe's fighter force during the early Blitzkrieg campaigns. This iconic aircraft gained notoriety during the Battle of Britain in 1940, where it engaged in fierce dogfights against the Royal Air Force's Spitfires and Hurricanes. Known for its speed, agility, and lethal firepower, the Bf 109E-4\/E-1 showcased the technological advancements of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the standout features of the Bf 109E-4\/E-1 was its versatile and powerful Daimler-Benz DB 601 engine, which gave it a competitive edge in aerial combat. As the conflict progressed, this variant of the Bf 109 proved adaptable, serving in various theaters, including the Mediterranean and Eastern Fronts. Its exceptional performance and continuous upgrades allowed it to remain a formidable adversary throughout the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1:48 scale model meticulously recreates sleek design and combat prowess. Aviation enthusiasts and model collectors will appreciate the attention to detail, from the accurate markings to the faithfully reproduced camouflage patterns. Own a piece of aviation history with this finely crafted replica that commemorates the legacy of the Bf 109E-4\/E-1 in World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix Officially Licensed Product","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52420371743020,"sku":"A05120B","price":55.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/7863\/0444\/files\/A05120B-BOX__45229.1710420239.1200.1200.jpg?v=1779533043"},{"product_id":"1-48-h-25-hup-2-helicopter-plastic-model-kit","title":"1\/48 H-25 HUP-2 Helicopter Plastic Model Kit","description":"Back by popular demand, this kit now comes molded in Navy Blue and clear. Easy assembly with less than 20 pieces, and decals for 4 versions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSkill level 2. 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Included flag sheet and Collectible Trading Card. skill level 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the model when complete: \u003c\/strong\u003eMeasures 11.75 inches long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat age is recommended: \u003c\/strong\u003eAges 14 and up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat paints do I need: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe recommend Black, Brass, White, Silver, Hull Red, Dark Gray.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with paint and glue: \u003c\/strong\u003ePaint and glue are sold separately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many parts are included: \u003c\/strong\u003e82 Parts\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantis Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52446141841708,"sku":"AANA717","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/7863\/0444\/files\/aana717.jpg?v=1766354478"},{"product_id":"1-56-scale-boeing-bomarc-missile","title":"1:56 Boeing IM-99 Bomarc Ground-to-Air Guided Missile with Launch Platform","description":"1\/56 Scale. 2 crew figures included. The Atlantis version will be molded in Midnight Black. It will also include decals for 3 versions including Canadian markings. Officially Licensed with Boeing. Missile measures 10 inches long. Build up by Jim James. Look for a full feature article on this kit by Jim James in the May issue of Fine Scale Modeler Magazine. The built up shown is from our test shot we provided.\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow long is the model when complete: Measures 10 inches long with a wingspan of 4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat age is recommended: ages 14 and up \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat paints do I need: We recommend White, Yellow, Silver, Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes it come with paint and glue: Paint and glue are sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow many parts are included: 56 parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Atlantis Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52446143709484,"sku":"AANH1806","price":22.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/7863\/0444\/files\/aanh1806.jpg?v=1766354489"},{"product_id":"1-184-b-36-peacemaker-with-swivel-stand-plastic-model-kit","title":"1:184 B-36 Peacemaker Bomber United States Air Force (USAF) with Swivel Stand Plastic Model Kit","description":"The Convair B-36 Bomber, a 385,000 pound example of aeronautical achievement, was the world's largest combat aircraft. Entering service in 1948, the B-36 was the primary nuclear weapons delivery vehicle of Strategic Air Command (SAC) until it was replaced by the jet-powered Boeing B-52 Stratofortress beginning in 1955.\u003cbr\u003eFour General Electric J-47 turbojet engines paired in 'pods' under the outer wings supplemented six 3,500 hp Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney engines to accomplish over-target speed in excess of 435 mph. Old sliding type bomb-bay doors became obsolete with the installation of the B-36 snap-action doors, which opened or closed in 2 seconds!\u003cbr\u003ePressurized crew compartments forward and aft of the bomb-bay accommodated fifteen men, including a four-man relief crew. Communication and passage between compartments was via a four wheeled cart, which ran in a 25 inch diameter pressurized tunnel extending the entire 85 ft length of the all metal circular middle fuselage structure.\u003cbr\u003eThe bomber was 162 ft long and had a wingspan of 230 ft. 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Officially licensed with Boeing!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSkill Level 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of the B-29 Superfortress:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe part that the B-29 Superfortress played in the victory in the Pacific will be remembered for a long time. From the time of their first raid over Japan on June 15th 1944, until the last Atom bomb was dropped on Nagasaki August 9th 1945,\u003cbr\u003ethe giant planes dropped 171,060 tons of bombs on their targets and flew 100 million miles in doing it. The B-29's advanced design allowed it to remain in service in various roles throughout the 1950s. The B-29 was the only aircraft that ever used nuclear weapons in combat. The B-29 had a wingspan of 141 ft 3 in, was 99 ft long, and was 27 ft 9 in high. The gross weight of the plane was 135,000 lb and it's bomb load was 10 tons. Its four, 18 cylinder Wright Cyclone engines, equipped with dual turbo-chargers were rated at 2,220 horsepower each. 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They had a wingspan of 110 feet; length was 67 feet 2 inches; and they stood 18 feet high. Powered by 4 Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney R-1830-65 fourteen cylinder engines, they had a top speed potential of 300 mph and a service ceiling of 28,000 feet. Maximum bomb load was 12,800 pounds. The crew varied from 8 to 10 men and the B-24J carried ten .50 caliber machine guns for protection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item is brand new and ships factory sealed direct from the Atlantis Warehouse. 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Comes molded in silver and clear with swivel stand. From the classic revell tooling. Brought back to it's original form. Complete with original decals and instructions. Brand new Artwork. Skill level 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInteresting facts about your F-100C Super Sabre\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe North American F-100 Super Sabre is an American supersonic jet fighter aircraft that served with the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1971 and with the Air National Guard until 1979. The first of the Century Series of USAF jet fighters, it was the first USAF fighter capable of supersonic speed in level flight, clocked at 822 miles per hour. The F-100 was designed by North American Aviation as a higher-performance follow-on to the F-86 Sabre air-superiority fighter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe F-100C was powered by a Pratt and Whitney J-57 Turbo-jet engine with afterburner, and is rated in the 10,000 pound thrust class. It had a wingspan of 38 feet with the wings sweeping back at an angle of 45 degrees and an overall length of 47 feet. Its armament consists of 4 x 20mm cannons and its fire power can be further increased by the use of externally mounted rockets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdapted as a fighter-bomber, the F-100 was superseded by the high-speed Republic F-105 Thunderchief for strike missions over North Vietnam. The F-100 flew extensively over South Vietnam as the air force's primary close air-support jet until being replaced by the more efficient subsonic LTV A-7 Corsair II. The F-100 also served in other NATO air forces and with other U.S. Allies. In its later life, it was often referred to as the \"Hun\", a shortened version of \"one hundred\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy 1972, the F-100 was mostly phased out of USAF active service. In foreign service, the Royal Danish Air Force and Turkish Air Force F-100s soldiered on until 1982. Many F-100's have survived and are on display in Air Museums across the globe.\u003cbr\u003eThe Black Panther squadron insignia illustrated on your box cover and supplied on your decal sheet is the insignia used for the 21st day fighter squadron (active until 1959) which will add some authentic detail on your Atlantis model.","brand":"Atlantis Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52446143971628,"sku":"AANH236","price":22.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/7863\/0444\/files\/aanh236.jpg?v=1766354493"},{"product_id":"1-320-uss-forrest-sherman-destroyer-plastic-model-kit","title":"1:320 USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98) Aegis Guided Missile Destroyer Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly detailed kit measures 16 inches long when complete. Decals included for Forrest Sherman, Turner Joy, and Edson destroyers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSkill level 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Destroyer will be there\" said Admiral Nimitz about the fleet of the future. No other ship, he believed, had such an assured place in the Navy. If there is a challenge to be met at sea, the USS Forrest Sherman will be quick to respond to the urgent plea: \"Send the Destroyers!\"\u003cbr\u003eDebuting in 1957 during the week of Pres. Eisenhower's 2nd inauguration, Forrst Sherman slid into the water flaunting an all aluminum above-deck structure, including gun foundations. Increased freeboard (area between waterline and deck) keeps her high and dry. Her sleek efficient design makes her especially stable and easy to maintain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL GUN DESTROYER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe last of the \"gun only\" destroyers, she carries and automatic rapid-fire gun mount forward and two aft. 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The Gatos and their successors formed the core of the submarine service that was largely responsible for the destruction of the Japanese merchant marine and a large portion of the Imperial Japanese Navy in World War II.\u003cbr\u003eThe Gato-class could hold a maximum of twenty-four torpedoes which could be launched from ten torpedo tubes. They were also armed with one 3 inch deck gun and a variety of smaller anti-aircraft weapons. Measuring 307 feet by 27 feet by 14 feet, Gato-class submarines had a typical displacement of 1,525 tons. General Motors Diesel engines and electric motors provided 6,500 brake horsepower, resulting in a speed of 21 knots.\u003cbr\u003eSeventy-seven of these boats were commissioned from November 1941 (Drum) through April 1944 (Croaker). Twenty ships of the class were lost during World War II.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMuseum boats\u003cbr\u003eSix Gato-class submarines are open to public viewing. They primarily depend on revenue generated by visitors to keep them operational and up to U.S. Navy standards; each boat gets a yearly inspection and a \"report card\". Some boats, such as Cod and Silversides, have been used in film production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSurviving ships\u003cbr\u003eThe following is a complete list of Gato-class museum boats:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUSS Cavalla SS-244 is at Seawolf Park near Galveston, Texas\u003cbr\u003eUSS Cobia SS-245 is at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.\u003cbr\u003eUSS Cod SS-224 is on display in Cleveland, Ohio. The submarine retains its historical structural integrity from its World War II configuration, as it does not have doors cut through its pressure hull nor stairwells added. (The other surviving Gato-class submarines have been modified for public access.) 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In these roles, during 1944 she was involved in the Marshalls operation in January-February, attacks on Central Pacific targets through the late winter and spring, the Marianas invasion and Battle of Philippine Sea in June, and Western Pacific carrier strikes in November and December.\u003cbr\u003eNorth Carolina continued her Western Pacific activities in 1945, participating in the invasions of Iwo Jima in February, and Okinawa in March and April. The battleship also screened carriers on raids throughout the combat zone, including attacks on the Japanese home islands.\u003cbr\u003eAlthough this mighty naval battlewagon had been torpedoed, dive-bombed, strafed, shelled, and suffered many near misses, she had never been put out of commission by enemy action even though Tokyo Rose had reported her as sunk no less than 6 times during the course of the Pacific war!\u003cbr\u003eBy the time the mighty \"Showboat\" steamed into Tokyo Bay and dropped anchor on September 5th, 1945 after 40 months of action in the Pacific War, her score was admirable. She was credited with destroying 27 Japanese aircraft plus a large number of probables. During 9 major naval bombardments she destroyed literally billions of dollars worth of enemy shore installations, Naval units, and personnel. 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All ships are accurately scaled to each other and may be either placed on the realistic bottom-of-the-box seascape for display, or utilized by \"arm-chair Admirals\" for the staging of authentic mock sea battles. 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