{"title":"Aircraft Models","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"motormax-skywings-de-havilland-dh-98-mosquito","title":"MotorMax SkyWings de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiecast de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito by Motormax with stand and a collectable card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale 1:100\u003cbr\u003eWingspan: 16 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotormax\u003c\/strong\u003e manufactures die cast and plastic replicas of various kinds of vehicles including cars, planes and motorcycles. Motormax car replicas are made in various scales ranging from 1:64 up to 1:12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito is a British twin-engined, shoulder-winged multirole combat aircraft, introduced during the Second World War. Unusual in that its frame is constructed mostly of wood, it was nicknamed the \"Wooden Wonder\", or \"Mossie\". Lord Beaverbrook, Minister of Aircraft Production, nicknamed it \"Freeman's Folly\", alluding to Air Chief Marshal Sir Wilfrid Freeman, who defended Geoffrey de Havilland and his design concept against orders to scrap the project. In 1941, it was one of the fastest operational aircraft in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MotorMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31920789586002,"sku":"77030","price":29.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/files\/motormax-skywings-de-havilland-dh-98-mosquito-aircraft-models-motormax-pilot-shop-0.jpg?v=1724377947"},{"product_id":"motormax-skywings-hawker-hurricane","title":"MotorMax SkyWings Hawker Hurricane","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiecast Hurricane by Motormax with stand and a collectable card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale 1:100\u003cbr\u003eWingspan: 15.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotormax\u003c\/strong\u003e manufactures die cast and plastic replicas of various kinds of vehicles including cars, planes and motorcycles. Motormax car replicas are made in various scales ranging from 1:64 up to 1:12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hawker Hurricane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hawker Hurricane is a British single-seat fighter aircraft of the 1930s–40s that was designed and predominantly built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd. for service with the Royal Air Force (RAF). It was overshadowed in the public consciousness by the Supermarine Spitfire's role during Battle of Britain in 1940, but the Hurricane inflicted 60 percent of the losses sustained by the Luftwaffe in the engagement, and fought in all the major theatres of the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MotorMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31948249071698,"sku":"77029","price":29.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/files\/motormax-skywings-hawker-hurricane-aircraft-models-motormax-pilot-shop-0z8.png?v=1773970058"},{"product_id":"motormax-skywings-lancaster","title":"MotorMax SkyWings Lancaster","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiecast Lancaster by Motormax with stand and a collectable card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale 1:100\u003cbr\u003eWingspan: approx 17 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotormax manufactures die cast and plastic replicas of various kinds of vehicles including cars, planes and motorcycles. Motormax car replicas are made in various scales ranging from 1:64 up to 1:12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLancaster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lancaster has its origins in the twin-engine Avro Manchester which had been developed during the late 1930s in response to the Air Ministry Specification P.13\/36 for a medium bomber for \"world-wide use\" which could carry a torpedo internally, and make shallow dive-bombing attacks. Originally developed as an evolution of the Manchester (which had proved troublesome in service and was retired in 1942), the Lancaster was designed by Roy Chadwick and powered by four Rolls-Royce Merlins and in one of the versions, Bristol Hercules engines. It first saw service with RAF Bomber Command in 1942 and as the strategic bombing offensive over Europe gathered momentum, it was the main aircraft for the night-time bombing campaigns that followed. As increasing numbers of the type were produced, it became the principal heavy bomber used by the RAF, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and squadrons from other Commonwealth and European countries serving within the RAF, overshadowing the Halifax and Stirling, two other commonly used bombers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MotorMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39420688826450,"sku":"MX-77028","price":29.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/files\/motormax-skywings-lancaster-aircraft-models-motormax-pilot-shop-0.jpg?v=1725588558"},{"product_id":"motormax-skywings-spitfire","title":"MotorMax SkyWings Spitfire","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiecast Spitfire by Motormax\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale 1:100\u003cbr\u003eWingspan: approx 17 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotormax manufactures die cast and plastic replicas of various kinds of vehicles including cars, planes and motorcycles. Motormax car replicas are made in various scales ranging from 1:64 up to 1:12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpitfire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpitfire, the most widely produced and strategically important British single-seat fighter of World War II. The Spitfire, renowned for winning victory laurels in the Battle of Britain (1940–41) along with the Hawker Hurricane, served in every theatre of the war and was produced in more variants than any other British aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spitfire was designed by Reginald Mitchell of Supermarine Ltd., in response to a 1934 Air Ministry specification calling for a high-performance fighter with an armament of eight wing-mounted 0.303-inch (7.7-mm) machine guns. The airplane was a direct descendant of a series of floatplanes designed by Mitchell to compete for the coveted Schneider Trophy in the 1920s. One of these racers, the S.6, set a world speed record of 357 miles (574 km) per hour in 1929. Designed around a 1,000-horsepower, 12-cylinder, liquid-cooled Rolls-Royce PV-12 engine (later dubbed the Merlin), the Spitfire first flew in March 1935. It had superb performance and flight characteristics, and deliveries to operational Royal Air Force (RAF) squadrons commenced in the summer of 1938. A more radical design than the Hurricane, the Spitfire had a stressed-skin aluminum structure and a graceful elliptical wing with a thin airfoil that, in combination with the Merlin’s efficient two-stage supercharger, gave it exceptional performance at high altitudes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MotorMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39420697772114,"sku":"MX-77027","price":29.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/files\/motormax-skywings-spitfire-aircraft-models-motormax-pilot-shop-0.jpg?v=1726193834"},{"product_id":"motormax-skywings-boeing-p-51-mustang","title":"MotorMax SkyWings Boeing P-51 Mustang","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiecast Boeing P-51 Mustang by Motormax with stand and a collectable card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale 1:100\u003cbr\u003eWingspan: 14 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotormax\u003c\/strong\u003e manufactures die cast and plastic replicas of various kinds of vehicles including cars, planes and motorcycles. Motormax car replicas are made in various scales ranging from 1:64 up to 1:12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe P-51 Mustang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II and the Korean War, among other conflicts. The Mustang was designed in April 1940 by a design team headed by James Kindelberger of North American Aviation (NAA) in response to a requirement of the British Purchasing Commission. The Purchasing Commission approached North American Aviation to build Curtiss P-40 fighters under license for the Royal Air Force (RAF). Rather than build an old design from another company, North American Aviation proposed the design and production of a more modern fighter. The prototype NA-73X airframe was rolled out on 9 September 1940, 102 days after the contract was signed, and first flew on 26 October.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MotorMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39685283217490,"sku":"77024","price":29.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/files\/motormax-skywings-boeing-p-51-mustang-aircraft-models-motormax-pilot-shop-0sb.png?v=1773969985"},{"product_id":"kotare-1-32-model-spitfire-mk-ia-brian-lane","title":"Kotare 1\/32 Model Spitfire Mk.Ia (Brian Lane)","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased on 22 June 2023 - 117 high-quality injection moulded plastic parts - 35cm wingspan - Optional pilot’s seats with and without Sutton Type K harness detail - Optional open and closed cockpit doors - Optional open and closed canopy \u0026amp; hood - 24 page fully illustrated instruction manual - Hand pump undercarriage retraction and wheel well jack detail - Wheels with weighted tyres featuring correct alignment - High quality Cartograf decals for Brian Lane’s 19 Squadron Spitfire Mk.Ia P9386 QV-K from September 1940 - High quality 1\/32 (54mm) 4 part resin RAF pilot figure sculpted by Mike Good is included exclusively with this model. Paint not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe legendary Supermarine Type 300 “Spitfire” is undoubtedly one of the most famous, and perhaps the most beautiful, aircraft of all time. Designed from 1934 under the guidance of Supermarine Aviation Works’ chief designer Reginald Mitchell, Joseph Smith and “Alf” Faddy, the 990hp Rolls-Royce Merlin “C” powered prototype first flew on 5 March 1936. It was immediately obvious that it was something very special and an initial production order was placed in early June 1936 for 310 aircraft. Numerous delays at Supermarine and many of the approximately 150 sub-contractors ensured that the first production Spitfire was not completed until mid-May 1938 and the final aircraft from the order was only delivered in September 1939.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEarly production Spitfire Mk.I in the K9### \u0026amp; L10## serial number range (completed between May 1938 and September 1939), were initially powered by a 1030hp Rolls-Royce Merlin II engine and featured a 2-blade fixed pitch propeller, 8 Browning .303” machine guns, triple ejector nozzle outlet exhaust manifolds, a tall un-tapered aerial mast and a rear fuselage adorned with lapped panels with raised rivets for ease of construction. The main planes and front of the fuselage were flush riveted and puttied and sanded smooth for improved performance. Numerous improvements were introduced throughout production, most of which were eventually retrofitted to earlier aircraft which included gun heating, Rolls-Royce Merlin III engine, 3-blade dual-pitch DeHavilland propeller, exhaust manifolds of simplified construction, a taller canopy hood for improved visibility, armoured windscreen glass and protective plating over the upper fuel tank which necessitated shortening the engine cowlings slightly. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMid production Mk.Ia in the N3### \u0026amp; P9### serial number range (completed between September 1939 and April 1940 and featured in this model), saw the introduction of an improved lever-operated “dual position” cockpit door catch, reflector gun sight, tapered aerial post and a voltage regulator positioned behind the pilot’s headrest. Selected aircraft received a constant speed Rotol RX5\/1 propeller and the temporary installation of the TR.1133 VHF radio, which did not require an external aerial wire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/products\/451dd6b2-kotarek320011-32spitfiremk.iamiddetailcockpit.jpg?v=1678929923\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/products\/451dd6b2-kotarek320011-32spitfiremk.iamiddetailcockpit.jpg?v=1678929923\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate production Mk.Ia in the R6###, R7### \u0026amp; X4### serial number range (completed between May 1940 and April 1941) and AR2## (from July 1941 to January 1942) saw the introduction of constant speed DeHavilland propellers and armour plates behind the pilot’s seat \u0026amp; headrest (which were retrofitted to earlier production aircraft) as well as engine driven undercarriage retraction. Other incremental changes were introduced such as a composite “plastic” seat, revised “raised rivet” radio access door, station keeping lights in the fuel tank plating, re-installation of the TR.1133 VHF radio and saw the elimination of the gauge for the top fuel tank, fuel pressure gauge, priming cock and front parachute flare tube. Some Mk.I were armed with 2 Hispano 20mm cannons and were designated the Spitfire Mk.Ib (at which time the 8 gun armed aircraft was re-designated the Mk.Ia). The cannons proved to be so unreliable that the Mk.Ib was withdrawn from service until improvements had been made in late 1940. Numerous engine, airframe and armament improvements were made to the Spitfire before production ceased in 1948, by which time over 22000 had been produced in 2-dozen variants with the most notable being the 1030hp Mk.I, 1470hp Mk.V, 1720hp Mk.IX, 2035hp Mk.XIV, the photo-reconnaissance Mk.XI and the navalised Seafire Mk.III. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpitfire Mk.I colour schemes are surprisingly varied and complicated. Interior areas were primed with light grey before being painted aluminium, except for the cockpit between frames 8 \u0026amp; 11 which was painted in a colour described as “Supermarine green” and “apple green”. Note that this is different from the paler, greyer, “Grey Green” (of which various colour mixes have additionally been noted) used on later production Spitfires built by other manufacturers. Major internal components supplied by sub-contractors could be delivered in various shades of grey-green or aluminium or even black.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe underside paint finish varied greatly throughout Mk.I production and service, initially being painted aluminium until late April 1939 when the port side was painted Night (black) and the starboard white (split along the centreline). Then from late February 1940, supposedly all “white” except for the port main plane (only) which was Night, although photographic evidence indicates that the undersides of the nose, rear fuselage and tailplane were usually painted with aluminium. From June 1940 the undersides were supposed to be painted “Sky Type S…duck egg bluish green” but sky grey and sky blue also appear to have been used and then from November 1940 the port main plane (only) was again finished in Night. Aircraft were re-painted in various interpretations of these specifications in the field as time and supplies of paint (including local mixes) allowed, which ensured that a wide variety of finishes were possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContemporary photos confirm different shades of Dark Earth and Dark Green (even on the same airframe) which were applied with a hard demarcation line on the Spitfire Mk.I. Camouflage was applied in 2 designs, the A and B schemes which were mirrors of each other. Spitfire sub-assemblies were usually supplied pre-painted so a single aircraft could exhibit a variety of shades, and sometimes the camouflage pattern would not match perfectly from one sub-assembly\/component to the next. Additionally, extensive weathering and re-painting also helped ensure that a wide variety of tonal differences could be seen. The fabric covered rudder, elevator and ailerons were undercoated in red-brown dope before being painted and frequently appear paler than the adjacent camouflaged metal parts. Therefore, unfortunately, there is no “one true” Dark Earth, Dark Green, Sky Type S or interior grey-green paint colour suitable for all Spitfire Mk.I models so, while we have tried our best with our paint suggestions, there is no doubt many will disagree with us. Which is OK.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kotare Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40460508201042,"sku":"K32601","price":199.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/files\/kotare-1-32-model-spitfire-mk-ia-brian-lane-aircraft-models-kotare-models-pilot-shop-0.jpg?v=1725588411"},{"product_id":"diecast-model-aircraft-1-400-air-new-zealand-b777","title":"Diecast Model Aircraft 1:400 - Air New Zealand B777","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n@media (max-width: 749px) {\n  .b777-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }\n  .b777-grid img { border-radius: 8px; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"b777-grid\" style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px;align-items:center;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/files\/ANZB777_efd9e828-d6d9-4631-b912-a80f4b1f59d1.png?v=1782697802\" alt=\"Air New Zealand B777 Diecast Model\" style=\"width:100%;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eA Piece of New Zealand Aviation History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Boeing 777 is the backbone of Air New Zealand's long-haul fleet — a wide-body twin-engine giant that connects New Zealand to the world. Now you can own a stunning 1:400 scale replica, faithfully recreating every detail of this iconic aircraft in Air New Zealand's striking livery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCrafted from high-quality diecast metal, this model has a satisfying weight and premium finish that sets it apart from plastic alternatives. The removable display stand lets you showcase it on your desk, shelf, or cockpit windowsill at just the right angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eScale: 1:400\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eApproximate length: 16 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMaterial: High-quality diecast metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eIncludes removable display stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAuthentic Air New Zealand livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eWhether you're a seasoned collector, an aviation enthusiast, or searching for the perfect gift for a young aviator, this model delivers on every level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ABC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40969419685970,"sku":"DCM-B777","price":29.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/files\/diecast-model-aircraft-1400-air-new-zealand-b777-aircraft-models-abc-pilot-shop-0.png?v=1726190554"},{"product_id":"diecast-model-aircraft-1-400-air-new-zealand-b747","title":"Diecast Model Aircraft 1:400 - Air New Zealand B747","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n@media (max-width: 749px) {\n  .b747-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }\n  .b747-grid img { border-radius: 8px; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"b747-grid\" style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px;align-items:center;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/files\/ANZB747.png?v=1782698466\" alt=\"Air New Zealand B747 Diecast Model\" style=\"width:100%;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eThe Queen of the Skies, In Your Hands\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFew aircraft command the same reverence as the Boeing 747. With its iconic hump, four powerful engines, and sheer scale, the 747 defined an era of long-haul aviation — and Air New Zealand flew her with pride across the Pacific and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis 1:400 scale diecast replica captures every curve and detail of the legendary jumbo jet, finished in authentic Air New Zealand livery. Weighty, precise, and built to display, it's a fitting tribute to one of aviation's greatest icons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eScale: 1:400\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eApproximate length: 16 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMaterial: High-quality diecast metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eIncludes removable display stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAuthentic Air New Zealand livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eA must-have for collectors, aviation enthusiasts, and anyone who remembers the golden age of the jumbo jet. Makes a brilliant gift for the aviation addict in your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ABC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40969426862162,"sku":"DCM-B747","price":29.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/files\/diecast-model-aircraft-1400-air-new-zealand-b747-aircraft-models-abc-pilot-shop-0.png?v=1726193651"},{"product_id":"diecast-model-aircraft-1-400-qantas-a380","title":"Diecast Model Aircraft 1:400 - Qantas A380","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n@media (max-width: 749px) {\n  .a380-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }\n  .a380-grid img { border-radius: 8px; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a380-grid\" style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px;align-items:center;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2457\/7775\/files\/QFAA380.png?v=1782699055\" alt=\"Qantas A380 Diecast Model\" style=\"width:100%;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eA Collector's Piece Worth Displaying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThere's something special about holding a perfectly scaled replica of one of the world's most iconic aircraft. The Qantas A380 in 1:400 scale captures every curve of the double-deck superjumbo — from its distinctive hump profile to the bold Qantas kangaroo livery — in crisp, weighty diecast metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:400 — ideal for display alongside other scale models\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qantas Airways authentic livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airbus A380 (double-deck widebody)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality diecast metal construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 16 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removable display stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eWhether it's destined for a desk, a display cabinet, or the collection of a young aviator, this model delivers the kind of detail that turns heads. 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Sleek, impossibly fast, and utterly iconic — this 1:400 scale diecast replica of British Airways Concorde \u003cstrong\u003eG-BOAC\u003c\/strong\u003e (affectionately known as \u003cem\u003eAlpha Charlie\u003c\/em\u003e) is a tribute to the most extraordinary commercial aircraft ever built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:400\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirline:\u003c\/strong\u003e British Airways authentic livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration:\u003c\/strong\u003e G-BOAC — flagship of the Concorde fleet\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality diecast metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 16 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removable display stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eA must-have for aviation history buffs, Concorde enthusiasts, and serious collectors. Few models carry this much story in such a small package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eThe Story of G-BOAC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDelivered to British Airways on \u003cstrong\u003e13 February 1976\u003c\/strong\u003e, G-BOAC was the second Concorde to join the UK fleet — but she is considered the flagship, carrying the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eBOAC\u003c\/strong\u003e registration (British Overseas Airways Corporation) that predated the formation of British Airways itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eHer first flight was on \u003cstrong\u003e27 February 1975\u003c\/strong\u003e, and she quickly racked up a series of remarkable milestones. On \u003cstrong\u003e1 September 1975\u003c\/strong\u003e, Alpha Charlie became the first aircraft to make \u003cstrong\u003efour Atlantic crossings in a single day\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Replicated after a Piper J-3 Cub stationed at Flying W Airport in New Jersey, this airplane is owned and operated by Joe Costanza, an Airbus pilot and avid Cub pilot. Mr. Costanza’s Cub is a 1941 JF-65 (originally a Franklin-powered Cub) but later equipped with a Continental A-65-8 with a Sensenich wooden propeller. One of the most influential airplanes of all the time, the iconic Cub is one of general aviation’s best loved classic aircraft! Initially manufactured between 1938-1947, over 20,000 were built and many are still flying today. This 1:72 scale die-cast replica features detailed printed graphics, realistic landing gear, see-through cockpit, and a rotating propeller. Included display stand lets you customize the flight configuration. Measures 4”l with a wingspan of 6”. 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