{"title":"Model Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose from a huge range of model aircraft and model planes, including \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ironhorsehobbies.co.nz\/airfix\" target=\"\"\u003eAirfix\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ironhorsehobbies.co.nz\/academy\" target=\"\"\u003eAcademy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ironhorsehobbies.co.nz\/glencoe\" target=\"\"\u003eGlencoe\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ironhorsehobbies.co.nz\/icm\" target=\"\"\u003eICM\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ironhorsehobbies.co.nz\/italeri\" target=\"\"\u003eItaleri\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ironhorsehobbies.co.nz\/monogram\" target=\"\"\u003eMonogram\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ironhorsehobbies.co.nz\/revell\" target=\"\"\u003eRevell\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ironhorsehobbies.co.nz\/roden\" target=\"\"\u003eRoden\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ironhorsehobbies.co.nz\/tamiya%20\" target=\"\"\u003eTamiya \u003c\/a\u003eand \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ironhorsehobbies.co.nz\/valom%20\" target=\"\"\u003eValom \u003c\/a\u003emodels.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"academy-12446-1-72-spad-xiii","title":"Academy 12446 1:72 SPAD XIII WWI RAF","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPAD XIII WWI RAF\u003cbr\u003e1:72 Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe French-built SPAD XIII was one of the most famous fighters of World War I.\u003c\/strong\u003e While most of the fighters in use during the War used a rotating radial engine(Rotary), the SPAD was one of the first to use the more powerful and efficient liquid-cooled inline type which later became the standard power unit for fighter aircraft for many years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo effective was the SPAD that several Allied countries used it during the War, including the United States, who had no combat airplanes of its own design in the War. Armed with one or two Vickers 7.65 mm machine guns firing through the propeller arc, the SPAD was a formidable foe. Some versions of the plane carried a devastating 37mm Hotchkiss cannon mounted in the nose and firing through the propeller hub. Other SPADs carried strut-mounted Le Prieur rockets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis model of the SPAD XIII has markings used by one of the United States fighter groups based in France.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32369814700120,"sku":"ACA-12446","price":8.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/3212\/2200\/files\/ACA-12446.png?v=1773437709"},{"product_id":"airfix-a01755-1-72-wwii-luftwaffe-personnel","title":"Airfix A00755V 1:76 WWII Luftwaffe Personnel - Vintage Classics","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1:76 scale collection showcases the groundcrew of the Luftwaffe, featuring 46 unpainted plastic figures engaged in activities such as loading, repairing, and maintaining aircraft. Designed for modellers aged 8 and up, these figures illustrate the crucial ground operations that supported German air missions during WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e46 unpainted plastic figures in realistic groundcrew poses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:76 scale suitable for dioramas and historical exhibits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFigures shown loading, repairing, and maintaining aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill Level 1 - perfect for novices and younger enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Vintage Classics collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the onset of WWII, the Luftwaffe was the most formidable and extensive air force globally. Every combat sortie was backed by the diligent work of ground personnel who ensured aircraft were ready for action. 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Beginning by placing the F4U-1D as Marine squadrons VMF-124 and VMF-213 aboard the ESSEX on the way to the Phillippines, the F4U-1D was used for attacking Japan as the first operation from U.S. Navy in 1945. About 3,700 amounts of F4U-1D were produced, then it held an established position from U.S. Navy because of its ability and reliance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32370165088344,"sku":"TAM-60752","price":36.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/3212\/2200\/files\/TAM60752.jpg?v=1753934957"},{"product_id":"airfix-a04003-1-72-supermarine-swift-f-r-mk5","title":"Airfix A04003 1:72 Supermarine Swift F.R. 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During the Gulf War, the Apache racked-up an outstandingly successful record of achievements. Its critics were forever silenced : many became its admirers!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-empty=\"true\"\u003eArmed with the Hellfire anti-tank missile system, its rapid-firing 30mm chain gun and Stinger missiles, the Apache proved its superiority in the attack role under the harshest of conditions. The TADS\/PNVS system with its bug-eyed sensors gave the AH-64A its night vision and its odd appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed cockpit interior, landing gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully engraved panel lines and rivet detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional position canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull complement under-wing stores included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32370406948952,"sku":"ACA-12262","price":40.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/3212\/2200\/files\/ACA-12262.png?v=1750820068"},{"product_id":"airfix-a05128-1-48-boulton-paul-defiant-mk-1","title":"Airfix A05128 1:48 Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.1","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 14px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; 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Seeing extensive service during the Korean War with No.77 Squadron of Royal Australian Air Force, the Meteor would be engaged in combat with the new Soviet produced MiG 15 jet fighter, which proved to be an extremely capable adversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gloster Meteor maintains a significant position in the history of the Royal Air Force, as it became Britain’s first operational jet aircraft. Not willing to risk this technology falling into the hands of the Germans, initial operations were confined to UK airspace, particularly in combatting the V-1 Doodlebug threat. Indeed, once Meteors were deployed to Europe in the latter stages of WWII, they were still forbidden to engage in combat with the Messerschmitt Me 262, so we will never know how these significant aircraft would have performed against each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn operation, the Meteor proved to be a delightful aircraft to fly and enabled pilots to make a relatively easy transition from piston engined aircraft to jet powered flight. Unlike the Messerschmitt Me 262, the Meteor also proved to be almost as reliable as the Spitfires and Tempests it was intended to replace and was even capable of being operated from relatively basic grass airstrips. 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Frustrated by a succession of aviation records achieved by overseas manufacturers, Lord Rothermere, owner of the Daily Mail Newspaper and keen observer of the aviation scene, invited Britain?s leading aircraft manufacturers to do something about the situation. Resolved to capture the civilian aircraft world speed record for Britain, he offered to fund the development of an aircraft capable of achieving this feat, which eventually resulted in the Bristol Type 142 taking to the air. This sleek, twin engined design was both beautiful to look at and extremely fast in the air, easily managing to capture a new world speed record for a civilian passenger aircraft. 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Living up to the name \u003cspan style=\"font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px currentColor; vertical-align: baseline; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"\u003e?Britain First?\u003c\/span\u003e Lord Rothermere bestowed on his spectacular Bristol Type 142 civilian transport and inspiration for the Blenheim, these aircraft went into combat determined to show Britain?s defiance and determination to prevail in this second global conflict. Significantly, the pace of aviation development in the 1930s continued to increase and whilst the Blenheim was a ground-breaking aircraft design when it first entered RAF service, it was quickly outclassed by the latest breed of fast monoplane fighters. 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The two-man dive bomber first saw action in the skies over Spain during the Spanish Civil War. While outdated in appearance, the Stuka dud contain some modern features such as automatic dive brakes but overall, the design was outmoded. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the skies of Poland, France and the Low Countries in 1940 the Stuka was able to operate in clear skies and did so effectively but over the South of England during the Battle of Britain, the Stuka came up against staunch RAF fighter opposition and suffered as a result. Later the Stuka was used in the Balkan sand the Western Desert, and continued to sever in Russia, as a tank destroyer, until the end of the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Airfix collection is complete without an aircraft as fearsome as the Junkers Ju87 Stuka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow available in 1:72 scale and with 2 livery schemes and sprues and decals, the Stuka will look just as powerful in your model range as it did in the sky. 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