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1/6 SCALE

German Luftwaffe Captain Figure

Dressed smartly in his Luftwa e uniform, Captain “Willi” is ready to command his airmen during the Second World War! This 1/6 scale articulated gure arrives with a host of realistic equipment including interchangeable hands, a helmet and visor cap, breeches, an o cer tunic, two belts, gloves, leather jackboots, a sword (with scabbard), a P38 pistol (with leather holster), a champagne bottle with glass, and realistic insignia. 12" tall. #706607 $199.95

Dornier Do215B-5 Nightfighter Kit

A multi-purpose aircraft, the Do215 – introduced in 1939 – served as a night fighter, light bomber, and aerial reconnaissance aircraft for the Luftwa e. A replica of a late-war Do215 B-5 night fighter, this 1/48 scale B-5 night fighter, this 1/48 scale kit plastic features a fuselage bay with auxiliary fuel tank, detailed DB bay with auxiliary fuel tank, detailed DB601 engines, realistic 601 engines, realistic undercarriage bays and rudder, and authentic markings. Assembly required. 218 pieces. Skill level 4. 14¾" wingspan. #700223 $64.95

Dornier Do 215

Germany's Strategic Reconnaissance Aircraft & Night Fighter Olrog. The Dornier Do 215 – a lesser-known Luftwa e aircraft – saw service in a variety of roles, including night ghter, reconnaissance, and as a sta transport. This book gives insight on the Do 215’s secret operations, its development from the Do 17, as well as details into being the rst aircraft to employ radar and infrared sighting equipment. 280 pages, B&W photos, 9"x 12", hardcover. #703560 $69.95

Bf109E-4 Model

Wearing 58 victory tallies on its tail, this 1/48 scale, die cast model tail, this 1/48 scale, die cast model – a new centerpiece collectible – a new centerpiece collectible LIMITED EDITION from Hobby Master – recreates a from Hobby Master – recreates a Bf109E-4 as it appeared in late 1940 piloted by Adolf Galland, one of the 109E-4 as it appeared in late 1940 piloted by Adolf Galland, one of the 1/48 SCALE most accomplished aces in combat history. It also features an opening most accomplished aces in combat history. It also features an opening canopy, a removable pilot gure, optional-position landing gear, JG26 markings, and a display stand. 8¼" wingspan. #981244 $92.95

Messerschmitt Bf 109E

Germany's Premier Early World War II Fighter Johnston. The Bf 109E "Emil" entered service in 1938. The aircraft’s DB601 engine transformed its performance, making the Messerschmitt ghter one of the most capable anywhere in the world at the time. After seeing action late in the Spanish Civil War, the Emil was Germany’s premier ghter aircraft during the early years of WWII. By the time of “Operation Barbarossa” in June 1941, the Emil had been largely replaced as the Luftwa e’s main ghter aircraft by the new Bf109F. 112 pages, photos throughout, 9"x 9", hardcover. #707102 $19.95

Junkers Ju87B Stuka 87B Stuka Balsa Kit

Build your own detailed replica of detailed replica of the Ju87B Stuka, the most famous German dive bomber of World War II! This 1/32 scale kit includes high German dive bomber of World War II! This 1/32 scale kit includes high quality, laser-cut balsa wood parts; plastic detail parts, including a clear canopy, cowls, a propeller and wheels; lightweight covering tissue and color peel-and-stick decals; instructions; and more. Assembly required. 16½" wingspan. #8939 $24.95

The Swoop of Death

This program examines German dive bombers from the early testing of the Junkers K 47 in the 1920s through the end of WWII. You’ll learn how World War I aces Hermann Göring and Ernst Udet developed Hitler’s Luftwa e dive-bomber program in the mid-1930s, examine the innovative Ju 187 “Super Stuka” that never reached production, and more. You also get eight documentaries on legendary aircraft such as the R6V Constitution, the Curtiss Helldiver, and the Princess ying boat. Color and B&W, 1 hour. #V7950 $17.95

Focke-Wulf Fw200

The Condor at War 1939-1945 Goss. The Focke-Wulf Fw200 Condor was one of the German Luftwa e's most e ective longrange anti-shipping bombers and range anti-shipping bombers and naval recon aircraft. The Fw200 Condors battled Allied convoys in Condors battled Allied convoys in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, and served as military transports on the and served as military transports on the Eastern Front. Richly illustrated and detailed, this new book is a unique reference for WWII aviation historians and modelers alike. 288 pages, 500 B&W and color photos, 9"x12", hardcover. #707101 $84.95

Focke-Wulf Fw200 C-4 Condor Kit

Replicating a massive Focke-Wulf Fw200C-4 Condor – used by the Luftwa e as a long-range reconnaissance and anti-shipping aircraft – this amazingly detailed, 1/48 scale plastic kit features textured surfaces, a fully outfitted cockpit and cabin, movable flight control surfaces and a crew entry door, intricate engine face and landing gear detail, a choice of two 8./KG40 markings from 1943, and more. 301 pieces. Assembly required. 27" wingspan. #83603 $169.95

Kriegsmarine

The Illustrated History of the German Navy in WWII Jackson. Featuring 250 rare or never-before-published photos, this exploration of the Kriegsmarine covers the German Navy from its pre-war buildup through the end of WWII. Gain insight on the rebirth of the U-Boat eet, rise of the new “pocket” battleships, and late-war small-scale actions – all coming together to tell the story of a force that nearly starved the British into surrender. 176 pages, 7½"x10", softcover. #109212 $29.95 Over 2-Feet Long!

Graf Zeppelin Kit

Measuring nearly twoand-a-half feet long, this premium, 1/350 scale plastic kit recreates the Graf Zeppelin, the only aircraft carrier built by the Third Reich which did not become operational during the war. Includes accurate armament, authentic markings, detailed ight deck, decals and emblems, and a display base. Assembly required, skill level 4. 29½" long. #702224 $179.95

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Me 262A-1a Kit

Being the rst operational jet ghter of the world, the Messerschmitt Me262 was one of the most advanced aircraft of its time. This 1/32 scale plastic kit replicates the ghter and features realistic surface details, a detailed cockpit, photo-etched detail pieces, authentic decals and paint schemes for two versions, and many clear plastic body pieces that allow you to see inside the plane. Assembly required, 383 pieces, skill level 4, 15½" wingspan. #83456 $99.95

Stormbird

Buchner. Presenting remarkable insight into the life of a Luftwa e pilot during the Second World War, this impressive book paints an in-depth portrait of the elite JG7. Using historical photographs and covering everything from training, to the pre-war Austrian Air Force, to terrifying missions and secret operations on the Eastern Front, this rst-person account documents the journey of one of the premier Luftwa e aces of the era. 272 pages, 6"x 9", softcover. #705702 $19.95 Thoughtfully illustrated, learn the history and development of experimental aircraft that were designed for WWII. Color and B&W illustrations, 7"x 9¾", softcover. Messerchmitt Me264 Amerika Bomber – Forsyth. During WWII, Hitler called for the development of a secret weapon that was able to take the war across the Atlantic – the Messerschmitt Me264. Learn the development, role, and impact of the aircraft that Hitler wanted to use to bomb New York City. 80 pages. #706459 $19.95 Dornier Do335 – Forsyth. The Dornier Do335 was the fastest piston-engine aircraft created in Germany during WWII. Intended for use as a day ghter, bomber, night ghter, bad weather interceptor, and reconnaissance aircraft, the aircraft that the Luftwa e hoped would turn the tide of the war is detailed here. 80 pages. #706460 $19.95 Jet Prototypes of World War II – Buttler. During WWII, aircraft and engine designers worked to build the world’s rst practical jet-powered research aircraft to test new technology. Germany, Italy, and Britain participated in top-secret jet programs as they raced to manufacture the airpower of the future. Highly illustrated, this title examines the revolutionary aircraft that caused the start of the military jet age. 80 pages. #706461 $21.95 Luftwa e Emergency Fighters – Forsyth. As the Third Reich teetered on collapse in late 1944, they issued a call for easy-to-build ghters to help combat the P-38 Lightning, British Mosquito, and anticipated B-29 Superfortress. See multi-view illustrations of the resulting designs – the Ta183, P.212, and P.1101 – which were set to feature heavy cannons, rockets and missiles, and an unmatched top speed. 88 pages. #702688 $19.95 NEW! Bachem Ba 349 Natter – Forsyth. The Bachem Ba 349 Natter o ered the Luftwa e an inexpensive means with which to intercept and attack Allied heavy bombers using a vertically-launched, semiexpendable machine built of wood and armed with a nose-mounted "honeycomb" battery of spin-stabilized air-to-air rockets, as well as cannon armament. Launched vertically at 36,000 feet per minute, the pilot was expected to y within range of the enemy bombers, re his rockets at them, ram another bomber, eject, and parachute to the ground. 80 pages. #707099 $19.95

Luft-X Models

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Part of the acclaimed Luft-X line of experimental German aircraft, these 1/72 scale resin models – each one a conversation-starting centerpiece – feature a realistic design, authentic weaponry, historic Third Reich markings, and a display stand. $39.95 each 1/72 SCALE A: Blohm & Voss BVP.209 – The forward-swept wings of the neverforward-swept wings of the neverproduced BV P.209 was intended to produced BV P.209 was intended to alleviate compressibility problems alleviate compressibility problems at high speeds. 5" long. #82037 B: Horten Ho229 – The world’s first B jet-powered ying wing, the Ho229 would’ve seen service had the war continued into 1946. 9¼" wingspan. #82035

Blohm & Voss BV 155B Kit

A German high-altitude inter ceptor aircraft used by the Luftwa e, the BV 155B-1 was designed to defend against raids from the B-29 Superfortress. The design had been based o of the Me 155; however, the aircraft went through a change of ownership and prototypes were still being tested until the end of WWII. This 1/72 scale plastic kit includes realistic weaponry, detailed landing gear, a well-equipped cockpit with an opening canopy, a rotating propeller, and authentic decals for 3 versions. Assembly required, 60+ pieces, skill level 2, 11¼" wingspan. #707100 $34.95

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