Model Kits

While developing a combat vehicle for mechanised infantry units under the MICV (Mechanised Infantry Combat Vehicle) program, the United States also developed an armoured reconnaissance vehicle under the ARSV (Armoured Reconnaissance Scout Vehicle)...

At the beginning of the Second World War, German military leadership did not prioritize specialized air-defence fighter aircraft. They believed anti-aircraft artillery would serve as the primary defence against aerial attacks on the Reich. However,...

Marston Mat refers to special metal planks used during World War II for the rapid construction of temporary airfields. They were also known as PSP (Pierced Steel Planking). These planks were made of steel, could withstand heavy loads, and allowed for the...

The Heinkel He 51 was the first serial fighter of the German Luftwaffe. The first prototype, named He 51a, was designed by the Gunter brothers and flew for the first time in the summer of 1933. In 1935, production began of the He 51A-1 fighters. The...

In October 1931, the British Air Ministry began preparing specifications for a new bomber to replace obsolete biplanes. Specification B.9/32 was created in August 1932, with several manufacturers competing. Handley Page’s HP.52 was selected, with its...

In 1961, the U.S. Army announced a tender for a light reconnaissance and liaison helicopter under the LOH (Light Observation Helicopter) program. The Hughes OH-6 Cayuse won the competition, making its first flight in 1963. Serial production began in...

The American factory in Middle River, which built B-26 Marauders, produced 200 bombers for British military aviation that were delivered to the RAF and SAAF. These aircraft, designated Marauder Mk.III with serial numbers HD402 through HD601, were based...

The Do 217K-2 was developed as a version of the Do 217K-1 bomber designed to carry the Ruhrstahl SD 1400 X guided bomb, also known as Fritz-X. The key modification was an extended wingspan of nearly 25 meters—necessary to handle the significantly...

The British fighter Spitfire – one of the “flying legends” of World War II. The Spitfire Mk.IX modification was made on the Mk.V in 1942 with the installation of the more potent engine. This airplane was reliable and easy in service and possessed...

A B-26 Marauder bomber crew typically consisted of a pilot, co-pilot, bombardier or navigator, and machine gunners manning the dorsal turret and rear position. In the European Theatre of Operations, B-26 Marauders struck strategic targets deep inside...

The legendary ?-51 Mustang was one of the best fighter aircraft of the WWII period. This aeroplane was designed by the North American Corporation by the order of the British RAF. The prototype NA-73X made its maiden flight on October 26th, 1940. In Great...

Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery was one of the most prominent and successful British commanders of World War II. His military career began in World War I, where he suffered severe injuries but continued to serve as a staff officer. During the...