No. of parts 53, Length 298 mm, Wingspan 381mm, Skill Level 3

The model has a detailed engine and a pilot figure

A large scale kit to build one of four versions of the Dassault Mirage III. Featuring a highly detailed removable model of the SNECMA Atar 9C jet engine, detailed cockpit interior with hinged canopy, alternative fighter or reconnaissance nose cones, a variety of ordanance plus decals for aircraft in service with the French, Swiss and Australian air forces.

146 pieces, length 19 inches.

The EC 135 is a state-of-the-art light helicopter with most of its airframe made of fibre composites. The cabin can accommodate 7 passengers or a complete set of rescue equipment. In addition it has good accessibility and loading capabilities. It has a Fenestron shrouded tail rotor to reduce noise and prevent accidents. Since 1970 the ADAC has proved that the efficiency of emergency rescue services can be considerably improved if doctors are transported by helicopter and this has given a great impetus to development. The ADAC air rescue service has had the EC 135 in service since the beginning of 1997 and therefore operates one of the most economical low-maintenance helicopters.

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As one of the most successful helicopters in recent years the twin engined, light helicopter EC 135 has become a real best seller for Eurocopter. The EC 135 is characterised by its low-noise Fenestron tail rotor, a cellular structure and fiber tissue rotor blades as well as a multirole capability. It is one of the least expensive helicopters of the new generation requiring only a minimum of maintenance. The EC 135 started service with the Police Helicopter squadron in Laage / Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in may 1999, while at about the same time the Bavarian Police began flying the helicopter from München-airfield. The EC 135 is being used for traffic surveillance and rescue operations. It is equiped with a weather radar, a search light, FLIR, infra red camera and rescue winch.

The EC 145 is a medium-heavy, twin-engined helicopter that was developed in collaboration by Eurocopter and the Japanese firm Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The BK 117C-1 was the predecessor of the new helicopter designated the type BK 117C-2 that became the EC 145 after the production line was taken over. The first machine made its maiden flight on 12th June 1999 at Donauwörth. The first machine for the Sécurité Civile was handed over in May 2001 at NŒmes in France. Compared with the BK 117, the EC 145 has a new fuselage with a roomier cabin. Advantages of the new rotor blades on the EC 145 are a considerable reduction in vibrations and a 25% increase in range. The EC 145 is approved for blind flight and can be operated by one or two pilots and at night. Its particular advantage as a rescue helicopter lies in the greatly extended range by comparison with other helicopters in the same category. The EC 145 is therefore the first choice for flying patients over long distances to special clinics. The ADAC currently operates two helicopters of this types stationed at Mainz and Senftenberg (Brandenburg).

The Eurocopter EC145 offers plenty of space for patient, doctor, pilot and paramedics, has a long range and a powerful rescue winch. The EC 145 is the fully upgraded successor to the familiar BK117 and EC135. As a first step towards the replacement of the REGA helicopter fleet, in 2003 the lowland bases at Basel, Bern, Lausanne and Zürich were equipped with a Eurocopter 145. Today the fleet consists of 5 type EC145 helicopters and 8 type A 109 K2, including one Eurocopter and two Agustas in reserve. By the end of 2009 the remaining Agustas will also have been replaced. The REGA Swiss emergency service is the largest air rescue organisation in Switzerland. 13 helicopter bases are distributed throughout Switzerland so that under good flying conditions points of accident (except: Wallis Canton) can be reached in 15 minutes flying time.

The Bf 109 is one of best known Luftwaffe fighters of World War II, with a total production of over 33,000 in a wide variety of versions. In 1943, in response to the massive Allied bomber threat, the order was placed for a high-altitude fighter. The prototype 109 K-4 was made in October 1943. With the K series all the previous modifications to the G series were united in one aircraft giving an overall improvement to its flying capabilities. For the new DB-605 D with large loader and MG 131 a wider engine cowling without any protruberances was designed. The engine cowling is shown without any protruberances. One MK-108 was used as an engine-mounted cannon. The K-4 also had an aerodynamic fairing in order to improve performance. The plywood equipment panel was redesigned. To save on aluminium, some of the components were made of wood and sheet steel. In production all the machines were equipped with an MW-50. Up to April 1945 about 1700 of the K-4 were produced.

Requires polystyrene cement and paint to complete the model,suggested basic colours, light grey,white, black

The Hawker Hunter is still one of the most elegant jet fighters ever to have been developed, a genuine legend. It went into service in large numbers with the Royal Air Force from 1954 onwards and was a popular aircraft with many aerobatics units. The prototype flew for the first time in 1951 and two years later set the ultimate speed record. The Hunter is known for its simplicity of operation and its stable flying characteristics, making it the favourite of every pilot who has ever flown it. About 2,000 Hunters have been built; they were in active service with 18 different air forces. During the nineteen fifties and sixties the Hunter was known by the RAF and NATO as the "watcher of the skies". Although the F6 version was essentially designed as a fighter interceptor, it could also carry bombs and up to 16 guided missiles. Some of the Dutch F6s also received AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles that were carried on external pylons. Most of the Hunter F6s were used by squadrons stationed in Great Britain, but by 1957 the RAF squadrons in Germany and some other units in the near and far east also had it. Many Hunters were exported or manufactured under licence, under which system the Belgian and Dutch air forces were two of the main NATO users. The last Hunter did not go out of service until 16.12.1994, a splendid tribute to the capabilities of a magnificent aircraft.