Various Types of World War I Model Airplane Kits, Other Kinds & Types

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A List of All Model Airplane Decal Manufacturers

A List of All Model Kits by Scale

A List of All Model Airplane Manufacturers

0008561
Bristol Scout Balsa Kit

one of the unsung heroes of World War I - the single-seat Bristol Scout biplane - this 1/8 scale kit features 134 laser-cut balsa wood parts; movable flight control surfaces including the rudder, elevators, and optional ailerons; covering tissue; laser-cut wheel parts with vacuum-formed covers; full-size plans; and more. Suitable for electric flight or display; 36" wingspan, assembly required.
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0096957
Curtiss H-16 1/72 Kit

This 1/72 scale plastic kit of the late-World War I U.S. bomber/recon flying boat features highly detailed engines, a fully outfitted cockpit including control columns and rudder pedals, excellent surface detail, your choice of four different markings, and more. Approximately 15" in wingspan; 232 pieces, assembly required.   #0096957    3

0093386
Capt. Roy Brown 1/32 Figure

World War I Canadian ace Capt. Roy Brown, who famously chased Manfred von Richthofen (the "Red Baron") to his death over the Somme in 1918, this hand painted, 1/32 scale, metal figure is historically accurate right down to the flying gloves and boots. Measures approximately 2" tall and arrives ready to display next to his aircraft (93348) or on its own.
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0083538
D.H.2 1/48 Kit

Designed by Geoffrey de Havilland and built by Airco, the D.H.2 biplane featured a "pusher" design necessitated by Britain's lack of an interrupter gear (to prevent bullets from destroying a propeller in the front!) This 1/48 scale, plastic kit of the early-World War I fighter features simulated fabric-over-frame texturing, a detailed cockpit, a full radial engine with a choice of a 2- or 4-blade propeller, photo-etched detail parts, a complete rigging diagram, decals for four individual RFC aircraft, and more. 7" wingspan; assembly required
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0009201
Le Rhone Rotary Engine 1/6 Kit

Developed during World War I, the Le Rhone revolved with the propeller while the crankshaft remained stationary! Featuring movable parts to demonstrate the engine's unique features, this amazingly detailed, 1/6 scale plastic kit features nine cylinders, a crankcase, a carburetor with a sliding valve, an oil pump, magneto wiring, a display stand, and more. 7" long with a 6" diameter; assembly required.
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0096062
Francesco Baracca 1/12 Bust Kit

This amazingly detailed, unpainted, 1/12 scale resin bust of 34-victory ace Francesco Baracca - Italy's top fighter ace of World War I, whose SPAD XIII was adorned with the famous prancing horse that later became the Ferrari emblem - is historically accurate right down to his officer's kepi, Corpo Aeoronautico Militare tunic, and authentic insignia. Includes a resin pedestal. 6" tall; minor assembly required.
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0087506
D.H.2 1/48 Kit with FREE Book

Designed by Geoffrey de Havilland and built by Airco, the D.H.2 biplane featured a "pusher" design necessitated by Britain's lack of an interrupter gear (to prevent bullets from destroying a propeller in the front!) This 1/48 scale, plastic kit of the early-World War I fighter features simulated fabric-over-frame texturing, a detailed cockpit, a full radial engine with a choice of a 2- or 4-blade propeller, photo-etched detail parts, a complete rigging diagram, decals for four individual RFC aircraft, and more. 7" wingspan; assembly required.
And now, when you buy this kit from Historic Aviation, you also get Pusher Aces of World War 1 FREE! It examines pusher fighters and the many aces who flew them, including Lanoe Hawker VC, who led Britain's first fighter squadron; American ace Frederick Libby; third-ranking French ace Charles Nungesser; and aggressive Belgian ace Fernand Jacquet. 96 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7"x 9", softcover.
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0083593
D.H.4 (Dayton-Wright-built) 1/48 Kit

an American-built, two-seat bomber version of the de Havilland D.H.4, this 1/48 scale, plastic kit features detailed cockpits with clear windscreens; simulated fabric surfaces; twin forward-firing Vickers machine guns, a Scarff ring-mounted Lewis machine gun, and three types of bombs; a choice of three World War I markings (U.S. 20th and 11th Aero Bombing Squadrons and USMC "C" Squadron) from 1918 France; a rigging diagram; and more. 10" wingspan; assembly required.     #0083593     3

0094600
de Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth 1/72 Die Cast Model
"R4922," Imperial War Museum Duxford

Designed by Geoffrey de Havilland, the de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth primary trainer made its first flight in 1931, served with the Royal Air Force service until 1952, and remains a favorite of private pilots to this day.
a 1940-built DH.82A that currently flies from the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, this newly tooled, 1/72 scale, die cast Aviation 72 model features simulated fabric-covered surfaces, detailed cockpits with clear windscreens, real wire wing bracing, a rotating propeller, realistic landing gear, and an authentic post-World War II paint scheme with yellow training bands. 4" wingspan; includes a display stand.
Note: Shipping March/April 2012; reserve yours today! (Your credit card will not be charged until the item ships.)
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0008927
Thomas Morse Scout Balsa Kit

1/14 scale balsa kit of the American-produced World War I plane that complemented the Curtiss primary trainers and the French scout planes that American pilots flew in France. High quality balsa kit includes full decals, has a 24" wingspan when completed, and can be used for display, gas- or rubber-powered flight. Assembly required.    #0008927    4

0083582
Airco (de Havilland) DH.2 1/32 Kit

The lack of a reliable synchronized gun gear in 1915 was the main reason that the Royal Flying Corps considered pusher-type aircraft for World War I fighter operations.
a DH.2 single-seat biplane pusher, which was designed by Aircraft Manufacturing Company's Geoffrey de Havilland, this 1/32 scale, plastic kit features simulated wing ribbing, a detailed Gnome Monosoupape rotary engine, a well-equipped cockpit, a Lewis gun with a 47-round ammunition drum, realistic landing gear, and a choice of four markings from 1916-17. 10" wingspan; 93 parts, assembly required.     #0083582     6

1921 Thru 1955
Follow the progression of the crop dusting industry from the hand pump and donkey cart to the high-powered planes of the mid-1950s. You'll see vintage film of Curtiss Jennys, de Havilland D.H.4s, Piper Cubs, Stearman biplanes and others, including the only known color footage of Cutback Cubs on the job, dusting and spraying. "A video of historical value that completes a part of America's aviation history that many of us have overlooked." - Flight Video Review. 1 hr. 15 min.
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