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Although the criteria for a car to be described as one of the world's top supercars will always be open to some debate, surely few would argue that the Aston Martin DB5 should be amongst this group. A luxury grand tourer which may have been the product of an Italian design team, but is the very essence of British sophistication and style, the DB5 built on the impressive success of its predecessor, the DB4 and between 1963 and 1965, presented the motoring world with one of the most desirable cars ever produced.  With pure driving pleasure at its heart, the Aston Martin DB5 was fast, powerful and refined, but most of all was beautiful to look at. With its iconic front profile and eye-catching spoked wheels, this product of the 1960s can still hold its own with any modern classic and if you arrived at an event in one of these beauties, you would definitely be the centre of attention. What's Inside?   Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals. Item Scale - 1:43 Parts Included - 29 Skill Level - 1 Scheme Options - 1
This 1,000-piece puzzle artwork depicts the Bristol Beaufighter TF.X or ‘Beau’. These were long- range heavy fighter which had a long career serving in almost all theatres of war during WW2 as night fighter and then as a fighter bomber. Featuring a highly detailed dynamic shot, this challenging image is ideal for families and individual aviation fans alike.Packaged in an eco-friendly paper bag, the completed puzzle requires 68 x 48 cm of space.
Usage A solvent-based cement suitable for plastic model kits only. Its viscosity is low to enable precision delivery of fine amounts of cement. Substrate Common plastics used to manufacture model kits including polystyrene and ABS. The product works by melting the plastic on application and 'welding' two glued pieces of plastic together to form a strong bond. Coverage Depends on thickness of application. Application Directly onto plastic model kits. Features a very thin tube to deliver the product sparingly to small areas. Drying time Surface dry in 10-20 minutes. Fully dry in 1 hour. Drying times will vary according to ambient temperature and humidity. How to clean: Can be removed if not fully dry by re-dissolving with Liquid Poly or more Poly Cement. Permanent once dry. Please Note: One 20ml Precision Poly supplied.
The world’s most iconic passenger vehicle. The instantly recognisable black cab has had its biggest transformation in 70 years. Now, as the green, electrically-powered TX taxi. Brick by brick, these striking new model kits have been carefully designed to guide children aged 6+ through the building process, as they build icons of the capital, no glue needed! The new London Taxi includes 45 parts, moving wheels, and stickers – and both include detailed interiors, replicating vehicles as recognisable to children as they are to adults. 
Please note: Box is slightly squashed but product inside is absolutely fine. As one of the most advanced aircraft in the world, the Lockheed Martin® F-35B® Lightning® is a fifth generation multi-role combat aircraft designed to dominate the skies, using stealth technologies to operate undetected in hostile airspace, striking at the heart of the enemy, or relaying vital battlefield information to other friendly forces.  The United Kingdom has elected to take the short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) 'B' variant of the F-35, allowing their aircraft to operate from traditional airfields, from the decks of Britain’s two new Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers and should the need arise, from dispersed locations, in much the same way as the famous Harrier previously did.  In British service, the F-35 will not carry the Lightning II denotation, as the new jet is actually the third aircraft in RAF service to carry the name, after the Lockheed P-38 from the Second World War and the famous English Electric Lightning which served throughout the Cold War era.
A pure fusion of science and art in automotive form. The Speedtail is McLaren’s first ever Hyper-GT and the most aerodynamically efficient hypercar ever, making it the fastest McLaren to date. The McLaren Speedtail brings together unprecedented levels of innovation and elegance to create a new benchmark in automotive design, offering owners extraordinary opportunities for bespoke personalisation. Just 12.8 seconds, that’s all it takes for the Speedtail to reach 300km/h from a standing start. This is the fastest acceleration delivered by any McLaren to date.  But the Speedtail is a car that pushes ever further. Keep on accelerating, and the car will reach its staggering top speed of 403km/h (250mph) – higher than any McLaren ever created. Outstripping even the McLaren F1. It’s the combined result of a stunning aerodynamic design.
This 1,000-piece puzzle artwork depicts the mighty German Tiger 1. The most advanced and destructive tank in the world, capable of destroying anything the Allies had in service. The Tiger possessed a stand-off advantage where it could kill without being killed. Featuring a highly detailed dynamic shot, this challenging image is ideal for families and individual military fans alike.Packaged in an eco-friendly paper bag, the completed puzzle requires 68 x 48 cm of space.
This 1,000-piece puzzle artwork depicts the ‘Curtiss P-40B Warhawk’. While this formidable aircraft which served the United States Army Air Force was not as manoeuvrable or quick compared to its rivals, many pilots liked the fact this fighter could often get them home despite sustaining heavy damage. Featuring a highly detailed dynamic shot, this challenging image is ideal for families and individual aviation fans alike.Packaged in an eco-friendly paper bag, the completed puzzle requires 68 x 48 cm of space.
As the first of 20 modified Avro Lancasters arrived at RAF Scampton on 8th April 1943, the specially assembled volunteer crews of specialist 'Squadron X' (later allocated the RAF squadron number 617) from within 5 Group Bomber Command must have been intrigued. The new aircraft were B.III (Specials), referred to at Avro's Woodford factory as Lancaster Type 464 Provisioning and each one had been modified with equipment to deliver the Vickers Type 464 'Upkeep' mine. Although the mines had not been delivered to Scampton at that time, talk amongst the crews inevitably turned to discussing their intended target, with most assuming they would be sent to attack the massive German battleship Tirpitz. As more Lancaster's arrived, the commander of this new squadron, Wing Commander Guy Gibson, selected Lancaster ED932/AJ-G as his own aircraft, due to the fact that the bomber's codes were the same as his father's initials, Alexander James Gibson. Gibson and the crew of ED932 were amongst the first to train with their new aircraft and their unusual bombs, releasing their mines at a test site at Reculver on the north Kent coast from 12th May 1943, just five days before crews embarked on their historic raid. After a period of intense training and on the day prior to the raid, Gibson was finally briefed on the intended targets - 'Operation Chastise' would be striking at the industrial heart of Germany, the great dams of the Ruhr Valley. At 21.39 on 16th May 1943, Gibson and Lancaster ED932 took off from RAF Scampton at the head of the first attack wave of nine Lancasters heading for the Mohne Dam, flying a route over Suffolk, then the North Sea, crossing the Dutch coast at Zeeland, before heading inland attempting to avoid known areas of Luftwaffe defences. As Gibson and his crew made their attack run on the Mohne Dam, the other Lancasters of the first wave circled the target area, watching the effectiveness of the attack run and waiting for the instruction to commence their own attack. Having released their mine, Gibson and his crew flew alongside the other aircraft during their attacks, attempting to draw enemy fire away from the attacking aircraft, giving them the best chance of effecting a breach. The fifth mine dropped was a perfect run and exploded in exactly the right place to cause the already weakened dam to fail – they had done it. In the years which followed, this incredible operation was referred to as the 'Dambusters Raid' and No.617 Squadron would become one of the RAF's most famous units. 'Operation Chastise' was heralded as a spectacular success for Bomber Command, but at a heavy cost, as eight Lancasters and 53 airmen failed to return. No.617 Squadron continues the proud legacy of the Dambusters airmen to this day, as the first operational RAF unit equipped with the Lockheed Martin® F-35® Lightning, symbolically officially reforming in April 2018, the month in which the Royal Air Force commemorated its centenary.
The mighty Blackburn Buccaneer was one of the most capable low-level strike aircraft of the Cold War period, originally entering Royal Navy service in 1962 to counter the significant threat of a massive Soviet Naval expansion programme. Rather than face the crippling cost of building new ships of their own to meet this threat, British thinking at the time was to use their new strike jet to destroy the Soviet ships with a combination of conventional and nuclear weapons. Capable of extremely high speeds at low level, the Buccaneer proved to be the ideal aircraft to keep the Warsaw Pact countries on their toes, even though the performance of the first Buccaneers to enter service was affected by a lack of power from their two de Havilland Gyron Junior engines. Operating from the decks of Britains relatively small aircraft carriers, the Buccaneer had to be tough and its rugged, no nonsense design approach was underlined rather effectively by the aircrafts manufacture and flight testing procedure. Constructed at Blackburn Aviations Brough facility, each assembled Buccaneer was transported by road, pulled behind a truck on its own undercarriage. They would make a journey of around 16 miles down winding country lanes and across bridges with sharp bends to the companys Holme-on-Spalding Moor facility, where they would undergo final checks and flight testing. Addressing most of the issues which prevented the early aircraft from realizing their full potential, the Buccaneer S.2 was a much improved platform, boasting a modified wing, increased fuel capacity and a pair of powerful Rolls Royce Spey engines. This new variant provided the Fleet Air Arm with a truly exceptional strike aircraft, which excelled in the low level environment in which it was tasked to operate. One particularly useful design feature for an aircraft which operated mainly over water was the type of ejection seat fitted in the Buccaneer in the event of a ditching, the seat would still fire even if the aircraft was submerging. As the Royal Navy retired their larger carriers in 1978, their much loved Buccaneers were transferred to the care of the Royal Air Force, who were already admirers of the many qualities possessed by this aircraft and grateful for this increase in their inventory. At its peak strength towards the end of the 1970s, the Blackburn Buccaneer equipped no fewer than six Royal Air Force Squadrons.
As the least effective of the RAFs interceptor fighters at the start of the Battle of Britain, it is interesting to note that the Boulton Paul Defiant actually entered service much later than either the Spitfire or Hurricane, but was quickly relegated to nightfighter operations when it became obvious the extra weight of the power operated turret made the aircraft a relatively easy target for Luftwaffe fighters.
Possessing grace, beautifully clean lines and lots of power, several Spitfires would survive the war to become highly distinctive aircraft on the civilian aviation scene either operating as Airshow display aircraft, or competing in air race competitions around the world. The aggressive profile of the Spitfire XIV made for a particularly striking air racer and helped to reaffirm the enduring legacy of this famous aeroplane. BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.
In the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor Raid, America embarked on an audacious plan to strike at the very heart of the Japanese nation and post clear intentions of their resolve for ultimate victory. On 18th April 1942, sixteen B-25B Mitchell bombers lifted off the relatively short deck of USS Hornet and set course for Tokyo crewed by volunteers and each man would become an American hero. How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer? 166 Item Scale 1:72 License line Produced under licensed. (Vehicle/Aeroplane Models) the distinctive logos, product markings, and trade dress are all trademarks of The Boeing Company. Contents (what's in the box) sets Sprues & decals Finish Plastic Number of Scheme options 2 Skill Level 3 Flying Hours 3 Wingspan (mm) 286
As arguably the finest fighter aircraft of WWII, the Mustang went on to be selected as the USAF primary piston engined fighter after the war, with all other types relegated to secondary roles, or withdrawn from service. The re-designation of USAF aircraft in 1948 saw the P for Pursuit change to F for Fighter, resulting in the Mustang becoming a North American F-51D.
This 1,000-piece puzzle artwork depicts the third generation in Britain’s four engine heavy bomber, the Avro Lancaster B.III. Ideal for families and individual fans of aviation and military craft. Measurements: 68 x 48 cm.
This 1,000-piece puzzle artwork depicts the Olympic-class passenger ship, R.M.S Titanic. Measurements: 68 x 49cm
Sharing the same RAF airfield as the Typhoons which provide Britains Southern sector QRA cover, the historic aircraft of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight are some of the most famous aircraft in the UK and not only serve as a flying memorial to the thousands of service personnel who represented the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, but also an effective recruitment tool for the modern force. BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc. Paint Scheme: ??????? Avro Lancaster B MkIII, PA474, Operated by the BBMF, RAF Coningsbsy Supermarine Spitfire MkIIa, P7350, Operated by the BBMF, RAF Conningsby Supermarine Spitfire PR Mk.XIX, PS915, Operated by the BBMF, RAF Conningsby Contents: 12 Acrylic Paints 2 x Brushes 2 x Poly Cement Avro Lancaster B MkIII /  L:  294mm  W:  432mm Pieces - 236 Supermarine Spitfire MkIIa /  L:  127mm  W:  156mm Pieces - 46 Supermarine Spitfire PR.XIX /  L:  138mm  W:  156mm Pieces - 44
Quickbuild allows you to create a wide variety of iconic scale models. No paint or glue is required, the push together brick system results in in a realistic, scale model that is compatible with other plastic brick brands. Suitable as an introduction to modelling for any age of 6 and up, the pre coloured pieces simply push together to build an impressive model which can then be decorated with the included self-adhesive stickers. When built they are tough enough to be used as toys, or smart enough to use as display models. A mix of the iconic Jeep Wrangler with the concept of a hot rod gives you this amazing Jeep Quicksand Concept, created for enthusiasts who love the sand life! The Jeep Quicksand concept features a longer wheelbase than the standard two-door Wrangler. The body has been trimmed in the front and the rear, while the hardtop and the windshield have been chopped giving the Quicksand a longer, faster, and lower appearance. With an open-top and no windows, you are exposed to the elements of the outdoors and can take in the sound and the wind from your journeys.
An aircraft which has often been described as 'Australia's panic fighter', the decision to build the indigenous Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation Boomerang came in the wake of continued Japanese aggression in the Pacific and the need to ensure a continuous future supply of new fighters for the RAAF. By using many sections and components from existing aircraft types under construction in Australia, the first Boomerang was produced just sixteen weeks after the original design decision was made and 250 of these diminutive fighters would eventually be produced. Possessing excellent low altitude performance, the Boomerang would often be used to mark targets for ground attack Corsairs during the latter stages of WWII, a role which earned the distinctive little aircraft the nickname 'Smoky Joe'. 1:72 Scale 31 Parts Included 2 Scheme Options
The F2 introduced in 1962 was much modified in 1968 producing the F2A with square cut fin, kinked leading edges and enlarged ventral tank which gave an enhanced combat air patrol time of some 2 hours.
A ship which represented the first of a new breed of vessel for the modern Royal Navy, HMS Devonshire (DO2) was the first of the Navy's new County-class Destroyers. Devonshire was launched in June 1960 and commissioned in November 1962. She was the first vessel of her type to enter the Royal Navy Service, and the first operational Royal Navy ship to fire the Seaslug missile.
Precise, Accurate and Highly Detailed Airfix Model Kit 1: 72 Scale Skill Level: 2 (where 1 is for the beginner and 4 is for the more experienced modeller) Number of parts: 75 Dimensions (mm): L178 x W116
1:32 Scale Plastic Model Kit Construction and painting required. Paints, glues and brushes included Skill Level 2 (where 1 is for beginner and 4 is for the more experienced modeller) Model Dimensions: L 152mm x W58mm No of parts: 49
As Allied forces began to move off the D-Day beaches and into the Normandy countryside, they knew they would be facing strong opposition from German Panzer units, including the feared Heavy Tank Battalions. Fortunately, they now had a tank which was capable of taking on the Tigers and Panthers, in the form of the Sherman Firefly, a British designed marriage of the M4 Sherman and their famous 17-pounder anti-tank gun.  Usually deployed in a ratio of one Firefly to four standard Shermans, German tank commanders soon learned to look for the longer barrel of the Firefly and attempt to knock these tanks out first. In order to make identification more difficult, British crews would camouflage the front of their guns with light coloured paint, giving their tank the appearance of a standard 75mm equipped Sherman, hoping this deception would give them enough time to get in the first shot during any engagement.
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