11671 1/48 Beechcraft T-34A/B & C Mentor During the post-war years the US military recognized a need for a cost effective “higher perfor-mance” aircraft capable of good speed and maneuverability with gentle flight characteristics for training new pilots. Funding was scarce so the U.S. military turned to Beechcraft Aviation to modify their successful Bonanza into a tandem seat military trainer. This new 1/48 scale Mini-craft kit boasts all new tooling and includes detailed cockpit and sliding canopy, position-able landing gear and high quality decals printed by Cartograf with 2 marking options.

14701 1/144 C-47A “Gooney Bird” on Floats Originally designed and operated as the DC-3 airliner before WWII, the venerable C-47A was the DC-3 in military service. The C-47A served in every theatre of operation in WWII carrying cargo, pas-sengers and paratroops. The C-47A remained in service long after the end of WWII and was a com-mon sight in U.S. military service in post war service. The new Minicraft C-47A features new tooling for floats used on the C-47A enabling the aircraft to take off and land from both land and sea. Initially installed on a select few C-47A’s the unique amphibian was sold to private ownership after World War II. The new Minicraft “Gooney Bird on floats features both USAAF Military markings and mark-ings for the aircraft used in revenue service.

14725 1/144 LC-130 The C-130 Hercules first entered service in the mid-nineteen fifties. Throughout its service life the Hercules was recognized to be among the most efficient and reliable air transport in US Air Force inventory. The C-130 was adapted for use in harsh Arctic and Antarctic regions by adding skis for operation from snow and ice covered landing strips. More recent modifications include engine and propeller modifications best recognized by the unique 8 blade propellers. The new Minicraft LC-130 features new tooling for skis and optional use of the 8 blade propellers as seen on the latest C-130J outfitted to operate in extreme cold. The kit includes 2 marking options and high quality decals printed by Cartograf.

14702 1/144 E-6 Mercury USN At the dawn of the jet age the B-707 was among the most advanced aircraft of the era. Commercial 707 aircraft types were used by many airlines and some B707’s were bought by the USAF for prior-ity transport of high-value material and VIP transportation. The last commercial production of the B-707 was purchased by the United States Navy and equipped with advanced avionics high efficien-cy engines and was used for advanced high level communication with the ISBN force and high com-mand of the US Navy. The new Minicraft E-6 represents the last of the B-707’s produced and includes new engine tooling, unique E-6 antennas and sensors and 2 US Navy aircraft marking options.

All New Tooling

11319 1/350 USS OLYMPIC Truly the queen of the seas for its time, the Olympic began operation almost a year before her more famous sister-ship Titanic made her ill-fated maiden voyage to become the most famous maritime disaster of all time. Unlike Titanic, Olympic operated for over 24 years before being scrapped in the nineteen thirties. The RMS Olympic was the first of 3 sister ships built to a very similar design. The Olympic served as a troop transport during World War 1 and retired during the Great Depression of the 1930’s. Olympic was scrapped in Jarrow, UK in 1937. This new kit includes new tooling for parts appropriate to represent Olympic including the open promenade deck. This kit represents the Olympic as she appeared in 1913 having been modified by the addition of lifeboats and other safety equipment which was demonstrated by the heavy loss of life by the sinking of Titanic.

11684 1/72 PBM-5 Mariner USN The PBM was designed in the late 1930’s and first deployed in the early 1940’s as a sea based U.S. Navy patrol bomber and transport for men and material. The Mariner was also well suit-ed for search and rescue operations. The PBM was a large aircraft carrying a crew of 7 to10 crewmen and a flight range of over 2000 miles. This new 1/72 scale plastic kit represents the PBM-5 seaplane which was the single most produced aircraft in the Mariner family. This PBM-5 seaplane features new tooling for “beaching gear” and depth bombs for positioning in the fully detailed Mariner Bomb bays. The new Minicraft PBM features recessed panel lines, detailed twin engines with position-able cowl flaps and control surfaces, newly tooled beaching gear and new markings for the PBM-5 “nightmare”.

Includes New Tooling

Includes New Tooling

Includes New Tooling

Includes New Tooling

Includes New Tooling

11685 1/48 Cessna 172 “Floatplane”The Cessna 172 is a larger more powerful 4 passenger Cessna compared to the Classic 2 passen-ger Cessna 150. Cessna general aviation airplanes are among the best-recognized private air-crafts ever. With over 19,000 Cessna 172’s produced, the Cessna 172 can be seen the world over. This plastic assembly kit features engraved surface detail, recessed panel lines and floats. Floats are used on many small airplanes for use off lakes and water bodies were improved landing strips is not available. This new kit features new markings and decals that can be “customized” by the builder to represent both USA and Canadian aircraft.

11686 1/48 Cessna 172 The Cessna 172 is the “big brother” 4 passenger Cessna compared to the Classic 2 passenger Cessna 150. With a larger airframe and more powerful engine, the Cessna 172 has a longer range higher top speed and greater carrying capacity than earlier models. The Cessna 172 is the modern counterpart to the classic Cessna 150. The Cessna 172 is operated by private owners and in commercial service world-wide. This plastic assembly kit features engraved surface, recessed panel lines and tri-cycle landing gear. This new kit features new markings and decals that can be “customized” by the builder to represent both USA and Canadian aircraft.

11689 1/72 B-24D “Formation Ship” The B-24 was produced in greater quantities than any other aircraft in WWII. The B-24D was the early version of the B-24 that served in all theatres of operation during WWII. This model kit rep-resents the United Sates Army Air Force B-24D used as a formation ship. Formation ships were decorated in bright distinctive markings to assemble bombing formations before the flight into hostile territory. This new kit features high quality Cartograf decals and a deluxe 2 sheet decal set representing markings for a unique and historic USAAF 8’th AF aircraft that carried the Glenn Miller band in 1944.

14734 1/144 B-52D “Stratofortress” The B-52D was first deployed 1955 as a high altitude “atomic bomber”. As the conflict in South East Asia expanded the B-52D was adapted for use as a high altitude conventional bomber and deployed to Viet Nam. The bomb laden B-52D with the unique SE Asia camouflage scheme came to be recognized as a symbol of US military power used during the Viet Nam conflict. The new Minicraft B-52D features new fuselage tooling representing the high-tail “D” model, new “D” engines and tail armament. New tooling also includes bombs as carried on external pylons. The kit also includes high quality Cartograf decals and 2 marking options including a Strategic Air Command atom bomb armed sentinel of the cold war, and as middle aged conventional bomber as deployed over the skies Viet Nam.

14732 1/144 AC-47D “Spooky” The twin engine C-47A Dakota first entered service in the late 1930’s as the DC-3 civilian airliner. The military version, the C-47A was used throughout World War 2 and continued to be used by United States armed forces long after the Second World War. AC-47D was initially a field conversion of the C-47 used by the United States Air Force in South Viet Nam to saturate an area with concentrated gun-fire to suppress enemy activity. This kit features new tooling representing armament for the Spooky Gunship. The kit also features high quality Cartograf decals with 2 marking options, recessed panel lines, “D” engines and “mini-guns” unique to the “Spooky” gunship.

11688 1/48 YQU-22A In 1970 the United States Air Force deployed a small fleet of Beechcraft Bonanzas that were being developed for intelligence gathering and surveillance over the Ho Chi Minh trail in Viet Nam and Cam-bodia. These specially equipped aircraft were developed to replace the aging EC-121R. After several years of experimentation and several modifications during development, the program was canceled.This new Minicraft kit represents 2 of the early YQU-22 aircraft. The kit features high quality Cartograf decals, additional wingtip fuel tanks, and 2 aircraft marking options.

11691 1/48 MH-60 “Pavehawk” The UH-60 Blackhawk is the primary transport helicopter for the United States Army and Air Force. The UH-60 fills almost every need for transport, search and rescue, re-supply and even armed combat. The MH-60 features enhanced radar, avionics and inflight refueling features that greatly enhance the capabilities. Minicraft Models new UH-60 represents a United States Air Force MH-60G used for a multitude of missions for the United States Armed Forces. This kit features recessed panel lines, detailed engines and interior with 2 sets of markings for a U.S. Air Force MH-60G.

14727 1/144 B-29A “Superfortress” The B-29A was employed as a long-range heavy bomber to attack the Japanese mainland from dis-tant bases in China and the Pacific islands. The B-29A was the first aircraft to deliver an atomic bomb in 1945 and served the United States Army Air Force and the United States Air Force well into the 1950’s. This new Minicraft B-29A features improved fuselage and clear parts to enhance the nose and cockpit of this Minicraft favorite. The new kit includes new high quality decals printed by Cartograf with 2 marking options including Enola Gay which dropped the first atomic weapon in 1945.

Includes New Tooling

Includes New Tooling

Includes New Tooling

14709 1/144 EC-135C USAF The EC-135C was an evolution from the earlier KC-135A adapted to serve as an airborne command and control aircraft. The initial purpose was to maintain command and control of US Air Force Nuclear forces in the event of a “first strike” by Soviet nuclear ICBM’s which was considered a very serious threat for decades. Even after the Soviet “first strike” threat had passed, the EC-135C also served as an intelligence gathering and command and control aircraft. The new Minicraft EC-135C is made from new tooling and includes recessed panel lines, re-fueling boom, boom, boom operator position, “C” engines, pose-able landing gear and unique EC-135 communications equipment. Decals will repre-sent the EC-135C when operating with US Air Forces in Europe.

14720 1/144 Messerschmitt Bf110 The Messerschmitt 110 was designed as a “heavy fighter” intended to escort early bombers on long–range missions. Unfortunately, the Bf-110 was incapable of defending itself against most contem-porary fighters in WWII so the aircraft was adapted for use in other roles including fighter bomber, reconnaissance, light transport and finally as a night fighter in defense of the Reich. The Minicraft Bf-110 features quality Cartograf decals and 3 optional markings for the German Luftwaffe.

14721 1/144 HE-111 First developed in the 1930’s as an airliner, the HE-111 became one of the most widely used medium bombers employed by the German Luftwaffe in WWII. The aircraft was deployed in every theatre of action and used by several nations allied with Nazi Germany. The new Minicraft 1/144 scale HE 111 features quality Cartograf decals and 3 optional markings for the German Luftwaffe.

14722 1/144 P-47D USAAF The P-47D was the largest single engine aircraft used in WWII by the United States Army Air Force. The aircraft was originally designed as a long-range fighter escort for bombing missions in both Europe and the Pacific. The P-47 was a rugged aircraft with heavy firepower, which made it ideal as a low altitude fighter used to attack ground targets. This new kit features new markings and decals repre-senting 2 unique USAAF aircraft. This new kit includes high quality Cartograf decals with 2 marking options and features pre-decorated clear parts. Two sets of clear parts are included in this kit, one undecorated and the second that includes pre-painted clear parts to simulate the canopy windshield and canopy frame.

14723 1/144 L-188 Electra Demonstrator The L-188 Electra was introduced in the late 1950’s to serve as a fast, economical medium range airliner for short and medium range service. The first revenue flight of the Electra took place in January 1959. While the Electra had a short career as a front line airliner, the aircraft proved the effectiveness of the “turbo-prop” engine design and eventually was proven to be a sound and economical design. The new 1/144 scale Minicraft Electra features high quality decals printed by Cartograf and all new markings representing one of the stunning Lockheed Electra demonstrator aircraft used by Lockheed to promote sales of the new L-188 design.

14726 1/144 B-17G “Flying Fortress” The B-17 was one of the most advanced heavy bombers in the United States Army Air Force be-fore WWII. Several versions of the B-17 served throughout the war, the B-17G being among the last most heavily armed of the B-17 family. The B-17 was the primary bomber used to conduct the daylight strategic bombing campaign against Nazi Germany that ultimately contributed to the defeat of Germany. This new kit features quality Cartograf decals and new markings for 2 aircraft that operated with the 8’Th Air Force in WW2.

14728 1/144 PBJ Mitchell Minicraft Models new PBJ features the radar enhanced “hose nose” PBJ largely operated at night in missions to attack enemy shipping. The kit includes high quality Cartograf decals with new markings representing 2 aircraft from United States Navy - Marine Corps service. This new kit in-cludes high quality Cartograf decals with 2 marking options and features all-new pre-decorated clear parts. Two sets of clear parts are included in this kit, one undecorated and the second that includes pre-painted clear parts to simulate the canopy windshield and canopy frame.

14729 1/144 JU-88A/C “Luftwaffe” The JU-88 was developed as a dive-bomber and adapted for use as a medium bomber. The new Minicraft JU-88C features the early solid nose JU-88C with forward firing gun armament and high quality Cartograf decals and 2 new marking options. This kit also features pre-decorated clear parts. Two sets of clear parts are included in this kit, one undecorated and the second that includes pre-painted clear parts to simulate the canopy windshield and canopy frame.

11244 1/16 1928 Lincoln Convertible The Lincoln Motor Company was originally organized to manufacture Liberty motors during World War One. The first Lincoln was built in September of 1920. In 1927, the Lincoln marque adopted the greyhound as their emblem, which was later replaced with diamond, which is still in use in modern times. Minicraft’s new re-issued 1/16 1928 Lincoln model kit sports a highly detailed interior, pose-able steering, opening hood and real rubber white wall tires.

14730 1/144 P-38J “Lightening” The P-38 was developed before WWII for the United States Army Air Force. Used extensively in Europe and the Pacific, the P-38 holds the record as the aircraft flown by the highest scoring fighter ace of the United States in WWII. The new Minicraft 1/48 scale P-38J offers new markings depicting two aircraft operating from 1943 to 1945. This new kit includes high quality Cartograf decals with 2 marking options and features pre-decorated clear parts. Two sets of clear parts are included in this kit, one undecorated and the second that includes pre-painted clear parts to simulate the canopy windshield and canopy frame.

14731 1/144 TBF “Avenger” The Avenger was first deployed during the battle of Midway in June 1942 and operated from aircraft carriers and land bases throughout WWII. It proved to be was a sturdy and reliable aircraft and the best, most effective torpedo bomber used during WWII. The Avenger was adapted for continued use long after WWII as a transport, trainer, light bomber and fire- retardant bomber in civilian service. This new kit includes high quality Cartograf decals with 2 marking options and features pre-decorated clear parts. Two sets of clear parts are included in this kit, one undecorat-ed and the second that includes pre-painted clear parts to simulate the canopy windshield and canopy frame.

14733 1/144 F-111A “Aardvark”The F-111 was developed in the mid 1960’s and first flew in 1967. The aircraft featured many technological innovations including variable wing geometry, terrain following radar and after-burning engines. Several versions of the F-111 were developed and operated by the United States Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force. The United States Air Force retired the F111 in the late 1990’s, Australian F-111’s retired from service in December 2010.

14735 1/144 B-24D The B-24 was produced in greater quantities than any other aircraft in WWII. The B-24D was the early version of the B-24 having served in all theatres of operation. The United States Navy, Unit-ed States Army Air Force and many allied air forces units employed the B-24D worldwide. The B-24D features new “D” fuselage and “greenhouse” nose with high quality Cartograf decals, markings for 2 aircraft that served the U.S. Army Air Force 8’th Air Force in World War II.

14736 1/144 PBY 5/5A “Catalina” The PBY Catalina served the United States Navy and allied nations throughout WWII and con-tinued to serve long after. The PBY-5 was used as a maritime patrol bomber, for anti-submarine patrol and as an air-sea rescue aircraft. The new 1/144 Minicraft represents a Us navy PBY-5 “Black Cat” which operated in the Pacific during World War II. The kit features high quality Cartograf decals, markings for 2 aircraft and recessed panel lines.

14737 1/144 C-130J The C-130 has been one of the most effective transport and cargo carrying aircraft in history. First deployed in 1957, the C-130 has been up-dated and new aircraft redesigned during adding new engines for greater range and better performance. The new Minicraft 1/144 C-130J features recessed panel lines, opening cargo rear cargo door and position-able landing gear, plus unique engines and propellers representing the C-130J now in service. The kit includes high quality Car-tograf decals representing 2 USAF aircraft. This new kit is one of our first new releases to feature a pre-decorated canopy/clear parts. The kit includes 2 sets of clear parts one, undecorated and one fully decorated that will prove extremely helpful to choosing the pre-decorated version.

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