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Kinetic 1/48 F-16I IDF

In its early days in service in the IDF, the "Sufa" (storm) was seen without the Conformal Fuel Tanks. Nowadays, the CFTs are always in place.

Academy 1/48 Beechcraft V35A Bonanza

The successful Beechcraft Bonanza manufactured since the late 40s found its way to Israel during the Independence War. A South African volunteer that became one of the founders of the young Israeli Air Force flew his Bonanza across Africa [...]

Hasegawa 1/48 F-16D "Barak"

During their service in the IDF, the two seater aircraft were exposed to varying degrees of exposure to the elements. As a result, weathering patterns changed dramatically between the aircraft. Hasegawa's Falcon kits are simple to build, [...]

Hasegawa 1/48 A-4E/H IDF

Early Skyhawk variants used in the IDF included the E and H models. The H variant had an upgraded J-52 engine together with improved avionics and 30mm guns instead of the 20mm guns. In addition, a rear cover on the engine exhaust pipe was [...]

Indian AF Warriors and Cobras: Eduard 1/48 MiG 21Bis

Two unique camouflage schemes representing aircraft from the Warriors and Cobras Squadrons of the Indian Air Force are presented here. The camouflage was spayed over the overall light grey color that the aircraft were painted. The rear [...]

Eduard 1/48 Mirage IIICJ IDF

During the 1967 War a pair of IDF Mirage III were escorting Vautours on a bombing mission in H3 Iraq. Over the target, the Mirage identified a pair of Iraqi Hunters on final and Migs. In the ensuing air battle the pilot of of Mirage 747 [...]

P-51D "Miss Hellen": 1:1 and 1:48th scales

The currently "Miss Hellen" adorned Mustang started its operational career in Bodney Norfolk and was assigned to the 487th Fighter Squadron of the 352nd Fighter Group of the Eight AF in April 1945. After being in storage, it was [...]

Meng 1/35 Magach 6B Gal

From the outset, Meng's "Magach" (rampage) 6B is a promising kit. A detailed kit of the Israeli adaptation to the M60A1 with enhanced armor to meet increasing threats in the battle field. The fit of parts is very good and the [...]

G.W.H. 1/48 F-15B "Baz" IDF

At some stage during their long service in the IDF, the F-15s showed heavy signs of weathering. I believe that now, the surviving airframes are immaculate if not almost entirely revised. GWHs 1/48 model is very good and was also revised [...]

Kinetic 1/48 Fouga CM.170 Magister, IDF Tzukit

The French Fouga Magister was licensed for production in Israel and entered the IDF service by 1960 in the name Tzukit. Its main role was in the flying school, but also had an important operational role during the 1967 Six Days War. As an [...]