Hughes H-1 Spruce Goose

Scale 1/200
Skill Level 3 Kit by Mincraft
Nicknamed the "Spruce Goose" by the media for its all plywood construction Designed to carry 700 troops across the Atlantic, the HK-1 Hercules is the largest airplane ever to fly. Criticized by Washington and scorned by the press Howard Hughes made believers out of everyone when on November 2, 1949, he took the controls for a taxi test. He advanced the eight throttles and took off for a one mile flight across Long Beach Harbor, its only flight.

MMIS1607 - $24.99

Pilatus PC6C/H2 Turbo Porter

1/48 Scale plastic model kit by Roden.
This machine was developed in Switzerland at the end of the 1950's and promised to be very successful, and afterwards the American aircraft builder Fairchild purchased a license for the production of the PC-6. American production machines were passed on to Air America, as were others purchased in Switzerland.
The PC-6 appeared to be the ideal candidate for operations in these areas: it only needed a tiny space to take off in, and landing distances were also very short due to carefully designed wing flaps. The capacity of the cargo cabin was good for a single-engine airplane; and the strong construction of the undercarriage minimized the likelihood of destruction of the airplane in the event of a hard landing. The PC-6 was flown more frequently than other single-engine types in the Air America inventory, and an average hour in the air was amongst the highest.
During the production of the film "Air America", the film company endeavored to portray the spirit of the real events as much as possible, and used in filming the same types which had flown for the airline. A C-123 Provider was supplied for shooting by private owners, and the role of the PC-6 was played by the AU-23 Peacemaker of the Royal Air Forces of Thailand, which had been exported previously to that country by the U.S.A. They played the role of their historical predecessors perfectly, and some standout scenes, for example dangerous landings in difficult jungle conditions, let the audience witness the very real capabilities of this wonderful and extraordinarily elegant airplane.
Skill leve 3. Glue and paint required. (Not included)

ROD440 - $49.99

$42.50

Piper Cherokee 140

Scale 1/48
Skill Level 2 Kit by Minicraft
Piper’s Cherokee is a popular choice for the pilot who advances to a larger plane suitable for carrying a family, sort of a flying sedan. Without the complications of retractable landing gear, it has simplicity and reliability. This model allows you to remove the cowl panel to view the engine, and the cockpit interior contains the usual controls and instrument. Clear windows and striping decals are included.

MMIS1610 - $17.99

Piper PA-18 Super Cub

Scale 1/32
Skill Level 2 plastic model kit by Revell
The Piper PA-18 Super Cub was introduced in 1949 and production ceased completely during the 90’s.Even so the Piper Super Cub is still available today, as a pre-fabricated kit for private construction. The L-18C Super Cub was the well known military version of the PA-18 and was used for instructing trainee pilots.

• Detailed surfaces with recessed panel lines and fabric texture
• Open or closed cowl with 4-cylinder engine and movable propeller
• Decals for civilian version and L-18C U.S. Army version
• Molded in white and clear

RMX855483 - $32.95

$27.99

Piper Super Cub

Scale 1/48
Skill Level 2 Kit by Minicraft
One of the most popular sport planes of all time, the Piper Cub introduced legions of new pilots to the airways. The Super Cub is an advance version of the original Taylor Cub, from which Piper’s planes were developed. This plane was frequently the choice of bush pilots, who added floats, skis, or huge donut-like tires for landing on glaciers. Your Piper Super Cub model lets you see the engine and detailed interior and contains a decorative stripe decal along with the registration number.

MMIS1611 - $17.99

Piper Super Cub with Floats

Plastic model kit by Minicraft
The Piper Super Cub is one of the most popular private aircraft of all time. Many Super Cubs have been equipped with floats for take off and landing on bodies of water—typically lakes and reservoirs. These float-equipped aircraft are known as bush planes and are often the only link to the outside world for remote camping and fishing lodges in the US and Canada.
Features

• Floats
• Markings for US and Canadian registration
• Detailed cockpit interior
• Removable engine cowl and engine

MMI11663 - $27.99

$23.79

Spirit of St. Louis

Scale 1/48
Skill Level 2 plastic model kit by Revell
Built by the Ryan Airline Corporation, the highly modified design aircraft was based on the Ryan M-2. Designed by Donald Hall and supervised by Charles Lindbergh, the Spirit of St. Louis was completed on April 28, 1927 with Lindbergh's historic New York to Paris flight taking place on May 20-21. Flying from Roosevelt Field, Long Island, New York, his aircraft carried him over 3,600 miles in 33 1/2 hours to land at Le Bourget Aerodrome, Paris, France. Features: Authentic Wright J-5-C Whirlwind engine, highly detailed cockpit and optional standing or sitting pilot figure.
Fuselage: 7". Wingspan: 11-1/2". Skill level 2. Glue & paint required. (Not included)

RMX855244 - $16.95

$15.49

Wright Flyer First Powered Flight

Scale 1/39
Skill Level 2 plastic model kit by Revell-Monogram
December 17, 1903: Orville and Wilbur Wright made history one century ago on the sands of Kitty Hawk, NC, when they successfuly flew the flying machine that they had built. With Orville at the controls, it was the first time man had flown in a powered aircraft. Features: Launch track and newly tooled figures of the Wright Brothers.

RMX5243 - $16.95

$15.49