Lockheed PV-1 Ventura - Revell 5531

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Lockheed PV-1 Ventura

A model of the brand Revell the kit: Lockheed PV-1 Ventura – Revell 5531.

Built especially for the U.S. Navy, the PV-1 Ventura featured special equipment for patrol-bombing, including ASD-1 search radar and increased fuel capacity. Kit features recessed panel line detail, an optional “chin gun”, a movable bomb bay compartment with full load, separate wing tanks and decals for three versions: 1. U.S. Navy PV-1, BuNo. 48895, Patrol Bombing Squadron VP-133, Iwo Jima, 1945; 2. U.S. Navy PV-1, BuNo. 48891, Pilot Lt. “Butch” Mason, Patrol Bombing Squadron VP-135, Attu, Alaska, 1943 and R.C.A.F. Ventura of No. 149 Squadron, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, 1943.

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Revell 4670 - Handley Page Halifax Mk.I/II

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Scale1/72
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Handley Page Halifax Mk.I/II

A model of the brand Revell the kit: Handley Page Halifax Mk.I/II – Revell 4670.

When the Handley Page Halifax was introduced in 1940, it revolutionized the aircraft industry. At the time, bombers were usually powered by two engines. The Handley Page Halifax was equipped with four. It entered service with the RAF Bomber Command in 1941, flying throughout Europe and the Middle East. The RAF Coastal Command and Transport Command also benefitted from the Halifax’s added horse- and firepower while stationed in the Far East. Kit features new tooling, a highly detailed interior, bomb bays with loads, separate ailerons, landing flaps and decal markings.

Source: Handley Page Halifax on Revell

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F6F-5 Hellcat - Revell 5262

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Scale1/48
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F6F-5 Hellcat

A model of the brand Revell the kit: F6F-5 Hellcat – Revell 5262.

Designed to replace the subpar Wildcat, the F6F Hellcat is most famous as the Mitsubishi® Zero’s most formidable foe. Kit features folding wings, retracting landing gear, a complete load of bombs and rockets, a seated pilot figure, an outside crew figure and decals for two versions: 1. F6F-5 Hellcat, White 115 “Death ‘n Destruction”/BuNo 72534 of Ensigns Donald McPherson, Bill Kingston, Jr. and Lyttleton Ward, VF-83, U.S.S. Essex, May 1945 and 2. F6F-5 Hellcat, ‘7’ Paper Doll, Ensign Bob Burnell and Lt. Carl Brown, Jr., VF-27, U.S.S. Princeton, October 1944.

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Junkers Ju88A-1 Bomber - Revell 5986

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Junkers Ju88A-1 Bomber

A model of the brand Revell the kit: Junkers Ju88A-1 Bomber – Revell 5986.

Powered by 1,200 hp (895 kW) Jumo 211B-1 engines, the Junkers Ju 88A-1 was intimidating on the ground and in the air. Employed as a bomber or fighter, the Ju 88 was sure to hit its targets. Kit features surface details with recessed panel lines; separate ailerons and flaps; a super-detailed cockpit with side walls, a bomb sight, wireless equipment and instrument panels; rotating props with detailed engine cowls and decals for two versions: 1. 7./Kampfgeschwader 54 France, September 1940, Battle of Britain and 2. Geschwaderstab KG 30, Westerland/Sylt. 1939.

Source: Junkers Ju88A-1 on Revell

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Heinkel He III P - Revell 5628

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Scale1/32
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Heinkel He III P

A model of the brand Revell the kit: Heinkel He III P – Revell 5628.

Featuring 225 mph (262 kg/h) top speeds, MG 15 machine guns and bomb storage, the Heinkel He 111P could easily outgun and outrun most fighters. Kit features a fully glazed, asymmetric nose; a complete, detailed interior; three MG 15 machine guns; an optional opening bomb bay with a vertical bomb magazine and eight 250 kg bombs, plus decals for three versions: 1. Heinkel He 111P-1, 111.KG 27 “Geschwader Boelcke,” Delmenhorst, Germany, 1940; 2. Heinkel He 111P-1, 5./KG 54 “Totenkopf-Geschwader,” Coulommiers, France, 1940 and 3. Heinkel He 111P, ST.G.3, North Africa.

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H.M.S. Duke of York - Revell 5105

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Scale1/700
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H.M.S. Duke of York

A model of the brand Revell the kit: H.M.S. Duke of York – Revell 5105.

One of five King George V-class battleships constructed between 1937 and 1942, the H.M.S. Duke of York was built by Scotland’s John Brown and Company. In 1943’s Battle of North Cape, she helped in the sinking of the German battleship Scharnhorst. After WWII, she became the flagship of the Home Fleet until 1949, and was scrapped in 1957. Kit features a detailed deck with extensive superstructure, waterline hull, ten 35.6 cm cannons, sixteen 13.3 cm cannons, six 20 mm Oerlikons, a catapult with flying boat and numerous cutters and lifeboats.

Source: H.M.S. Duke of York on Revell

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U.S.S. Yorktown - Revell 5800

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Scale1/1200
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U.S.S. Yorktown (CV-5)

A model of the brand Revell the kit: U.S.S. Yorktown – Revell 5800.

The U.S.S. Yorktown (CV-5) was the lead ship of the Yorktown Class,. She entered service in September, 1937, and was stationed throughout the Atlantic until the Pearl Harbor attack in December, 1941. After being transferred to the Pacific, the U.S.S. Yorktown played important roles in the Battle of the Coral Sea and the Battle of Midway. During the latter battle, she sank after being struck by torpedoes from the Japanese submarine I-168. For her heroic efforts, the Yorktown (CV-5) was awarded three battle stars.

Source: U.S.S. Yorktown on Revell

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Revell 0026 - U.S. Navy Torpedo Boat PT 167

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U.S. Navy Torpedo Boat PT 167

A model of the brand Revell the kit: U.S. Navy Torpedo Boat PT 167 – Revell 0026.

Take command of a WWII torpedo boat with the PT 167! Features a one-piece hull, a textured deck, a detailed superstructure and bridge, two twin machine guns, one Oerlikon and mount, separate drive shafts and props, crew figures, four torpedoes, two marking options and a display stand. Skill level 4. 10 and up

Source: U.S. Navy Torpedo Boat on Revell

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German Destroyer Z-38 - Narvik Class - Revell 5106

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Scale1/700
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German Destroyer Z-38 (Narvik Class)

A model of the brand Revell the kit: German Destroyer Z-38 – Narvik Class – Revell 5106.

Launched on August 5, 1941, the Z38 was the second-to-last 1936A (Mob) sub-class destroyer built for the Kriegsmarine. Like other ships in her class, the Z38 recycled elements – including 150 mm twin turrets – from planned “O”-class battlecruisers. Renamed “Nonsuch” by Great Britain after WWII’s end, the Z38 served as a test ship before she was scrapped in 1949. Kit features a waterline hull, a deck with extensive superstructures, four 150 mm guns, eight torpedo tubes, lifeboats and marking options for four “Narvik Klasse” destroyers: Z31, Z33, Z37 and Z38.

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U-BoatType VII D - Revell 5107

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Scale1/1200
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U-BoatType VII D

A model of the brand Revell the kit: U-BoatType VII D – Revell 5107.

It is hard to overestimate the role of minelayers in naval combat. The German Navy used these elongated U-boats to place mines near enemy shipping routes. The Type VIID featured five mine silos, located just behind the conning tower. Each silo could store up to three mines each, making the Type VIID a formidable foe for the Allies. Kit features an extended hull with fine riveting and welds, authentically reproduced deck details, a detailed engine, a realistic periscope, a true-to-the-original weapons assortment and decal markings for U-212, U-217 and U-218.

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