Buy historic military aircraft kits to assemble and paint: classic World War II fighters and bombers in 1/72 and 1/48 scale.
Historic military aircraft kits
This category brings together historic military aircraft kits, especially classic World War II fighters and bombers. Ideal kits for working on historic camouflage, panel lines, decals, light weathering and display finishes.
Classic models for scale modelling
Common models include the Spitfire, Mitsubishi Zero, Messerschmitt Bf 109, B-17 and other iconic aircraft. 1/72 and 1/48 scales let you choose between a compact collection or pieces with more presence and detail.
Painting and finishing
Historic aircraft benefit from clean assembly, a fine primer, layered paint, well-integrated decals and a final varnish. For camouflage and straight lines, masking tape is especially useful.
FAQ about historic aircraft
Are they suitable for beginners?
It depends on the kit. 1/72 models are usually smaller, while 1/48 offers larger parts but also more detail to look after.