Mastercraft Models

The SA 330 Puma was created as a response to the French Army�s call for a new all-weather helicopter. France wanted an aircraft which can carry considerable weight that it can use in a wide array of missions. The first prototypes flew on April 1965; it wasn�t until 1968 that the Puma was introduced to the public. Interestingly, the helicopter gained recognition even before it was released. In 1967, the Royal Air Force was impressed by the specs of the Puma helicopter. This led to a joint...

The AGM attack missile or SRAM (Short Range Attack Missile) was the first strategic weapon carried by FB-111A and B-52 manned bombers. Its small size enabled carrying bombers to fly at subsonic or supersonic speeds. The AGM attack missile was developed and produced by the Boeing Aerospace Company and came armed with a nuclear warhead and equipped with an inertial guidance system that boosted its range to a maximum of 50 nautical miles. The installed guidance systems allowed for individually...

Development of the AGM High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) was initiated by Texas Instruments, which aimed to create a weapon to replace the AGM-45 Strike and the AGM-78. However, production changed hands when Raytheon took over Texas' defense production arm. Nonetheless, the AGM88 was a program that responded to a request from the US Navy. The missile was supposed to be equipped onto the A-6E, A-7, and some F/A-18 units, but technicalities caused a change in plans. The HARM missile was...

The Phoenix AIM-54 air-to-air missile was only used by the US Navy on their fleet of F-14 Tomcat fighters. It was the very first long range air-to-air missiles used by the US and was generally carried in clusters of 6 under the wings of the F-14. It was capable of being used against up to 6 different targets each. This made it capable of simultaneously destroying 24 targets 1 F-14. Their targeting component was a self radar generating system. This solid propellant missile could reach up to...

AIM-7 was an umbrella term given to Sparrow missiles produced by Raytheon from the late 1950s to present. The AIM-7F/M was a US Air Force-operated homing missile, which was guided by semi-active radar and has an operational range of 50 kilometers. It was also the only operational version remaining among all AIM-7 missiles and was launched from various platforms including the F-14 Tomcat, F-4 Phantom II, and F-15 Eagle. This handcrafted model is painstakingly built from Philippine mahogany by...

The AT4 is a shoulder-launched, anti-tank missile. This single-shot, disposable weapon is also known as the AT4-CS, with the CS designation meaning confined space. Built by Saab Bofors Dynamics, the AT4 has an 84mm warhead and a launcher casing made from fiberglass-reinforced material. The AT4 is designed to be recoilless and can be fired from enclosed spaces without the lethal backsplash. It was used during the US invasion of Panama, the Afghanistan War, the War in Iraq, and the French...

A4812 LITTLE BOY BOMB 1/12 "Little Boy" was the codename for the atomic bomb dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 by the B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay. It was the first atomic bomb to be used in warfare and triggered the unconditional surrender of the Imperial Japanese Armed Forces. Of all the bombs that existed during the Second World War, the "Little Boy" Atomic Bomb may well be the most famous. First used in warfare in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the "Little Boy" was the...

This handcrafted model is painted in the same paint scheme as the original and is painstakingly built from Philippine mahogany by our skilled craftsmen. Perfect as a gift for any aviation enthusiast and history buff!

The BT-13 Valiant was the brainchild of the Vultee Aircraft in 1939, and was designed as a trainer aircraft of the then United States Army Air Corps (USAAC), which later changed to US Army Air Forces (USAAF). The Vultee B-13 is a small aircraft, which was powered by a single radial engine. The cockpit of the B-13 is designed to be twin-sitter, as this was 2nd phase training aircraft for aspiring military pilots. The Vultee can fly at a maximum speed of 180mph and at a range of 630nmi. The...

The B-25 Mitchell is actually an offshoot of the earlier XB-21 concept plane that was developed by North American Aviation during the mid-1930s. The first prototype, called the NA-40, bore considerable similarities with the XB-21 during the early stages. But re-modifications, which included a new engine (the Wright R-2600 radial engine), soon distinguished the plane from its predecessor and created the B-25 look. The plane gained attention when it was submitted to the US Army Air Corps in 1939...

The B-26 Invader was a twin-engine light bomber that's capable of carrying twice as much as its specified bomb load. It was among the first USAAF aircrafts used in the Korean War, performing missions over South Korea and bombing missions on North Korea. Aside from being Korean War fighter aircrafts, some B-26 Invaders also served the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. CIA in several missions and projects in other Southeast Asian countries. This handcrafted model is painted in the same paint scheme as...

B-29 Superfortress "Doc" 1/72 Scale Model with Real Plane Relic

Mastercraft Collection B-757 American Airlines markings Wood MCALB757AAW WINGSPAN: 15 INCHES LENGTH: 19 INCHES 1:100 Handcrafted by a series of master craftsmen using only the highest grade materials. Each product is identical to the plane's original blueprint. Truly a fusion of art and history, a museum quality masterpiece unmatched by another model producing company on earth. The perfect gift for any aviation enthusiast, history buff, military personnel, or collector This handcrafted model...

Mastercraft Collection B-757 United Airlines Wood Model MCALB757UW WINGSPAN: 15 INCHES LENGTH: 19 INCHES 1:100 Handcrafted by a series of master craftsmen using only the highest grade materials. Each product is identical to the plane's original blueprint. Truly a fusion of art and history, a museum quality masterpiece unmatched by another model producing company on earth. The perfect gift for any aviation enthusiast, history buff, military personnel, or collector This handcrafted model is...

The Beech G-17 Staggerwing is an American utility aircraft built in the 1930s. The biplane features a reverse stagger wing (lower wing is ahead of the upper wing)�a design configuration that made the aircraft unique. The unusual configuration does not enhance the aerodynamics of the aircraft; the wings were designed as such to simply improve pilot visibility. With a hefty price tag, the Staggerwing did not make a huge impact at first, considering it was sold after the Great Depression. But...

The Douglas C-47 Skytrain is a military transport aircraft that was developed from the Douglas DC-3 airliner. It was used extensively by the Allies during World War II and remained in front line operations through the 1950s with a few remaining in operation to this day. This handcrafted model is painted in the same paint scheme as the original and is painstakingly built from Philippine mahogany by our skilled craftsmen. Perfect as a gift for any aviation enthusiast and history buff! ...

The Douglas C-47 Skytrain is an aircraft made for paratroop flights. The C-47 aircraft made its name during the Operation Neptune as well as the D-Day and D+1 operations. Displayed in the Airborne Museum of Sainte Mere Eglise is the C-47 Argonia. This aircraft once proudly served the 92nd Squadron of the US Army Air Force 439th Transportation Group. This C-47, with a serial number of 42-100825, was a plane that saw quite a lot of battles. Among them, the most note-worthy would perhaps be event...

Also known as the �zero-one-four,� the C-5A Galaxy was an outsized-cargo military transport aircraft that provides inter-theater airlift support. It is considered one of the largest aircraft in the world, but it has the capability to take off and land in relatively short distances. The C-5A Galaxy holds the responsibility of carrying and transporting nearly all of the US Army's combat equipment, even carrying the 74-ton mobile scissors bridge. It is famous for being able to carry the heaviest...

Similar in design to the CH-47 Chinook series of transport helicopters, the CH-46 Sea Knight keeps its engine components mounted on top to provide unobstructed access to the aircraft. While the CH-47 Chinook serves the US Army, the CH-46 Sea Knight is the main transport helicopter of the US Marine Corps. Both aircraft use the patented tandem three-blade rotor design, but the latter is powered by two Lycoming turboshaft engines. This gives it the power to carry external sling loads whenever...

Mastercraft Collection CV-22 Osprey (1:48) 8th Special Operations Squadron (Hurlburt Field) MCSQCV22W WINGSPAN: 13 INCHES LENGTH: 15 INCHES (1:48) Handcrafted by a series of master craftsmen using only the highest grade materials. Each product is identical to the plane's original blueprint. Truly a fusion of art and history, a museum quality masterpiece unmatched by another model producing company on earth. The perfect gift for any aviation enthusiast, history buff, military personnel, or...

The Alpha Jet Dassault Dornier was designed in the late 1960s to meet the requirement made by the Franco-German partnership for a light attack aircraft and a jet trainer. The development had been seriously delayed due to the creation of production programs in the multinational level for both the aircraft and the two power plants. While it�s true that the prototype started flying on October 26, 1973, it did not enter the service until the following six years. The Dornier Jet, a twin seat...

Dornier Do 217, 2./KG 2 "Holzhammer," Luftwaffe, Operation Steinbock, 1944 (1:144) by Atlas Editions Item Number: ATL-4646-115

The E2C Hawkeye is an airborne early warning (AEW) and control aircraft created for the United States Navy. This aircraft is the first to be designed as an AEW from the beginning; other aircraft had modified airframes. As an AEW, the E-2C warns the US Navy of oncoming air threats. Operating at more than 25,000 feet, the Hawkeye feeds threat identity and positional data to available fighter aircraft. The 24-foot in diameter rotating dome on top of the aircraft fuselage carries antennas and...

The E-3 Sentry is an aircraft developed by Boeing, which was roughly based on the design of the Boeing 707. It was the resulting design of the prototype EC-137 that released in the late 1960s. The first E-3 was flown in October 1975, and official production of the aircraft began in 1977. One unique aspect of the E-3 was that it was specifically designed as an airborne early warning and control (AEW&C). This meant that the plane was to provide all-weather surveillance, command, and...

Mastercraft Collection E-3A Sentry AWACS (1:100) 552d Air Control Wing (Tinker AFB) MCSQE3AW WINGSPAN: 18 INCHES LENGTH: 19 INCHES (1:100) Handcrafted by a series of master craftsmen using only the highest grade materials. Each product is identical to the plane's original blueprint. Truly a fusion of art and history, a museum quality masterpiece unmatched by another model producing company on earth. The perfect gift for any aviation enthusiast, history buff, military personnel, or...

This handcrafted model is painted in the same paint scheme as the original and is painstakingly built from Philippine mahogany by our skilled craftsmen. Perfect as a gift for any aviation enthusiast and history buff!

The Eurofighter Typhoon is a delta-wing multirole fighter aircraft, which resulted from the collaborative effort of 3 European companies (EADS, Alenia Aeronautica and BAE Systems). This multirole fighter aircraft is highly agile and adaptable in flying at either supersonic or subsonic speeds. The Eurofighter Typhoon is equipped with both GPS and an inertial navigation system and a glass cockpit with full color multi-function head-down displays and an assortment of ammunitions, making it...

Capable of flying at subsonic speeds, the Eurofighter Typhoon is a product of cutting-edge technology. Touted as the total solution for any modern Air Force, this delta-wing aircraft displays unmatched combat aptitude, outstanding situational awareness, high survival capability, as well as modern integrated sensors. Built with 13 weapon stations, this aircraft can have different weapon configuration setups. Moreover, it has a head-tracking system that enables pilots to lock in on their targets...

The F-101 Voodoo took its first flight to test its engines and performance on September 29, 1954. The aircraft was designed by the Air Force defense to be an all-weather interceptor and penetration fighter. As a US Air Force (USAF) and Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) aircraft, the F-101 conducted tactical air command and photoreconnaissance missions. Developed as a nuclear-armored bomber, this jet fighter could effectively wipe out enemy bases, training camps, and entire villages. It can swoop...

During the Vietnam War, a supersonic aircraft that run on twin engines was developed for the United States Navy. That was the birth of the F 14 Grumman Tomcat. The F14A Tomcat sported delta wings and was used for air defense operations by the U.S. Navy by utilizing air-to-air missiles for its operation. The Tomcat fighter plane was capable of sweeping its wings to an angle of 43 degrees and thus, added to the speed of the aircraft. The aircraft�s enhanced defense system, state-of-the-art...

The F-15 Eagle was primarily used by the US Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force but was also employed by the Israeli and Royal Saudi Air Forces. This all-weather tactical fighter was one of the most successful modern fighter planes, thanks to its astounding record of victories in dogfights in more than a hundred aerial combats. Produced by McDonnell Douglas in the 1970s, this fighter plane had never lost a fight in its history of service and is still actively used today. This...

Mastercraft Collection F-15E Strike Eagle (1:48) 4th Fighter Wing 335th (Seymour Johnson AFB) MCSQF15ESAW WINGSPAN: 11 INCHES LENGTH: 16.25 INCHES (1:48) Handcrafted by a series of master craftsmen using only the highest grade materials. Each product is identical to the plane's original blueprint. Truly a fusion of art and history, a museum quality masterpiece unmatched by another model producing company on earth. The perfect gift for any aviation enthusiast, history buff, military personnel,...

F-15E Strike Eagle Wood Model Airplane Kit in 1:42 Scale. Mahogany wood model kit includes 32 pieces to assemble, 4 grades of sandpaper, decals, wooden display stand, and detailed step-by-step assembly instructions. Model measures approximately 18.25" length and 12.25" wingspan. **Does not include glue, putty, hobby knife, or paint. Contains small parts. Recommended for ages 14 and older.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon was one efficient multirole fighter aircraft that can reach a speed up to 680 m/s. Despite the fact that it is a low-cost aircraft, it is a high-performing weapon system for the United States and its Allies. This aircraft was originally developed by General Dynamics, now known as Lockheed Martin, as a US Air Force aircraft. It is a highly maneuverable plane upgraded with numerous innovations such as the frameless bubble canopy and side mounted control sticks. This...

Configured for various missions, the F-18C Hornet was the first US aircraft with both the fighter and attacker designations. A product of impressive engineering, this dog fighter plane was outfitted with powerful afterburning turbine engines that allow the plane's pilots to make quick escapes during hairy situations. Fortified with rear fins for stability and rudders for turning, the F-18C can reach a Mach 1.7 speed. To help pilots take control of challenging situations (speeding out of target...

Quite interestingly, the development of the F117 Nighthawk was mostly done in secret - true to its trademark black jet appearance. Design and modifications were considered as a black project by Lockheed during the early stages. But records point out that development began during the mid-1970s when Lockheed's analyst Denys Overholser tried to employ Soviet mathematician Pyotr Ufimtsev's radar theories into a plane design. With better technology, achieving such a feat seemed possible at that...

The F2A Buffalo was an American fighter aircraft. The F2A was one of the first U.S. World War II monoplanes with an arrestor hook and other modifications for aircraft carriers. Several nations, including Finland, Belgium, Britain and the Netherlands, ordered the Buffalo to bolster their struggling air arms, but of all the users, only the Finns seemed to find their Buffalos effective, flying them in combat with excellent results. Although superior to the Grumman F3F biplane it replaced, the...

The F2A-2 Buffalo fighter aircraft was constructed as a carrier-based fighter and fought in several theaters of World War II. Considered the champion of the Finnish Air Force, it was rebuilt for air-to-ground operations. Soviet biplanes and monoplanes feared the F2A Buffalo during the Winter War in 1939 between Finland and the USSR. This fear was grounded on the Suomi pilots' exceptional flight training. Many Suomi aces started out flying F2A Buffalo fighter aircrafts, including the most...

The F-4 Phantom II Fighting Falcon is a single-engine multirole fighter aircraft that was developed by General Dynamics exclusively for the United States Air Force. This fighter plane evolved into an all-weather multirole aircraft as it was designed to be a superior day fighter. The Fighting Falcons was packed with state-of-the-art innovations, which include a side-mounted control stick for easier control while maneuvering, frameless bubble canopy intended for better visibility, the use of a...

This handcrafted model is painted in the same paint scheme as the original and is painstakingly built from Philippine mahogany by our skilled craftsmen. Perfect as a gift for any aviation enthusiast and history buff!

This handcrafted model is painted in the same paint scheme as the original and is painstakingly built from Philippine mahogany by our skilled craftsmen. Perfect as a gift for any aviation enthusiast and history buff!

The Fairey Barracuda torpedo bomber was manufactured by Fairey Aviation during World War II and was later on deployed in the North Atlantic. The aircraft played a very important role in attacking enemy carriers such as the German battleship Tirpitz. As the first torpedo bomber with an all-metal fuselage, the Barracuda was considered heavy and unsafe to fly by its pilots. However, it wasn�t the all-metal construction or the insufficient power from the engine that made the aircraft dangerous to...

The Fieseler V-1 rocket was a cost-effective flying bomb that possessed a range of approximately 150 miles. It was designated the Flak Ziel Geraet (anti-aircraft target apparatus) to avoid any leakage of the project to Allied spies. It was designed with a pulse engine and consisted of only a few moving parts, making it easier to control. The V-1 rocket�s pulse engine operation made a distinctive buzzing sound, earning the flying bomb the nickname �buzz bomb.� The pulse jet design also gave the...

The Paveway GBU-16 has the basic structure of the US 1,000 pound general-purpose bomb. This guided bomb used both GPS and laser guidance to hit its targets. This smart bomb was first manufactured by Raytheon but taken over this century by Lockheed Martin. The guidance system is not only laser guided but also has anti jamming technology so interference from the enemy is generally ignored. This helps to improve the delivery of the 1,000 pound warhead to its target. This bomb is still being used...

The F-16XL was first thought in the eighties as an aircraft for ground attack that would fly side by side with the F-16C Fighting Falcon. It had two prototypes, F-16XL1 (one-seater) and F-16XL2 (two-seater), which were submitted for the US government�s Enhanced Tactical Fighter program. Designed by General Dynamics, the F16 aircraft carried a full complement of weapons: 4 semi-recessed AIM-120 Amraams, 2 Mk.82s on the centerline, 10 Mk.82 General Purpose bombs on underwing stations, two...

Created by Lockheed Martin, the robust HC-130H Hercules is a military transport aircraft primarily used the United States Air Force and the United States Coast Guard. This aircraft has the capability of taking off and landing on rough runways, making it a versatile aircraft for hauling cargo and medical evacuation. The development of the Hercules was an offshoot from the US Forces� experience during the war when aerial transportations were incapable of fulfilling the missions assigned to them....

HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter CRH (1:40), Executive Series Display Models, D1740

The KC-10 Extender was an advanced cargo aircraft and aerial tanker designed to provide the US Armed Forces with increased global mobility. Though its original purpose was aerial refueling, the aircraft was also capable of doing a combination of tasks. Aside from being a transport aircraft and a tanker, the KC 10 aircraft also refueled fighting aircraft while carrying the fighter support staff and equipment on deployments needed overseas. It has played a key role in the bombing of Libya...