1/144 SR.N4 Hovercraft (Saunders-Roe Nautical 4) - Airfix

 

1/144 SR.N4 Hovercraft (Saunders-Roe Nautical 4) - Airfix(reissue)

Airfix are reissuing this classic hovercraft kit!

Available for pre-order

• 276 Parts Included (including transparent roof)
• 2 Decal Schemes

Cost: £39.99

Produced at a time when British engineering was the envy of the world, the Saunders Roe/British Hovercraft Corporation SR.N4 was impressive in every respect of the word; a mighty craft heralding a new era in high speed, high comfort, cross-Channel travel for the masses. Entering service in 1969, these Mountbatten Class Hovercraft were able to cruise at speeds in excess of 60 knots, allowing operators to complete 14 return trips each day during the busy summer schedule. 

Powered by four marine variants of the Rolls Royce Proteus turboprop engine, each unit drove a massive 5.8 metre diameter variable Dowty Rotol propeller mounted-on pylons, which moved to provide the hovercraft with directional control, along with powered fins and rudders. At the time the SR.N4 entered service, this floating leviathan was the largest passenger hovercraft ever built, equipped with the largest propellers ever produced. 

Allowing these fully amphibious craft to use terminals away from existing busy seaports, but close enough to still be convenient for passengers, you definitely knew when one of these mighty craft were inbound, because of the incredible noise produced by its Proteus engines. 

Everything about this hovercraft was spectacular, which also made it one of the most impressive Airfix model kits ever produced, one making a welcome return to our 2026 Vintage Classics range in 1:144 scale.

Source: https://uk.airfix.com/products/srn4-hovercraft-a09171v

other reference:

• Scalemates: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/airfix-a09171v-srn4-hovercraft--1695199
• ARSS: https://www.arrse.co.uk/community/threads/airfix-1-144-scale-sr-n4-hovercraft.286395/
• HF: https://community.hornbyhobbies.com/forums/topic/28373-airfix-1144-bhc-srn4-hovercraft-09171-hoverlloyd-scheme/
• There are also various YouTube build videos.

1/144 Baade 152 (V1 & V4) by NOVA / Angar 72

 

1/144 Baade 152 (V1 & V4) Novo Boxing by Angar 72

The History:

In the 1960s, an airplane appeared in the skies over the GDR that was destined to become a symbol of a technological breakthrough for the entire socialist bloc: the Baade 152. Developed under the supervision of German engineer Brunolf Baade (a student of Junkers), this jet passenger airliner was created as a response to the Western Boeing 707 and Caravelle.

             The first prototype, the V-1 (registration DDR-SWA), which took to the air in         1958:

- The first GDR passenger jet
- Design based on the Junkers Ju 287 bomber
- Four Pirna 014 turbojet engines
- Capacity for up to 72 passengers 

after the crash of the second prototype, the program was cancelled. Only three flying prototypes were built, and subsequently scrapped.

The kits includes:

3D SLA parts with 14K resolution – visibility of the smallest details.

**Retro boxart** 

 - in the style of the legendary NOVO

**Relic instructions**

- in exact accordance with the graphics, pictograms, layout of the NOVO instructions

**Decal in accordance with the prototype**

- the same one that the workers rolled out of the HANGAR in Dresden

**Assembly features:**

- The prototype in plastic was assembled without the use of putty - perfect fit of parts

- Cockpit with binding

- Individual elements of the chassis and flaps

Baade 152  V1 

**Technical details of the model:**
- Scale: 1:144
- Model length: 218 mm
- Number of parts: 58 elements
- Assembly difficulty: above average (4/5), for experienced modelers

Source: https://angar72shop.ru/tproduct/582478503502-baade-v-1

Baade 152  V4

**Technical details of the model:**
- Scale: 1:144
- Model length: 218 mm
- Number of parts: 58 elements
- Assembly difficulty: above average (4/5), for experienced modelers

Source: https://angar72shop.ru/tproduct/447747202372-baade-v-4 

other 1/144 BAADE 152 kit references:

• Scalemates Baade 152:  https://www.scalemates.com/topics/topic.php?id=481
• IPMS DE: https://ipmsdeutschland.de/archiv/Flugzeuge/Hain/Baade_152.html
• Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baade_152

1/144 Dailmer-Benz project-B - Anigrand Craftworks

 

1/144 Dailmer-Benz project-B - Anigrand Craftworks

"But, surely this is a 20 year kit?", I hear you cry.

Well yes and no. 

This is the start of a transition at Anigrand from "Cast resin" to "3D-Printed Resin".

• 64 Pieces of 3D-printing resin parts
• 7 Clear canopy/windows
• 1 Set water-slide decals
• Plus: Bonus aircraft.

https://anigrand.com/product/1-72-dailmer-benz-project-b/

Cost:$98USD + $16.50 Global Shipping

As a piece of nostalgia, here is the unboxing from 2007 of the old "Cast Resin" kit..

https://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.com/2007/03/1144-anigrand-daimler-benz-b-unboxed.html

https://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.com/2007/02/1144-aircraft-resin-kits-by-anigram.html

Merry Christmas 2025

 

1/144 Dornier Do-335 Pfeil (Arrow) - by Brengun

 

1/144 Dornier Do-335 Pfeil (Arrow) - by Brengun

As listed on https://www.scalemates.com/kits/brengun-tba-do-335--1670125, and confirmed by https://www.facebook.com/HaulerBrengun (October 12,2025)

No release date, but based upon previous releases there could be different schemes and even different variants (two seater?)

Previously available as:

- Takara  1/144 Famous Airplanes of the World series 1 "Wings of the Luftwaffe"

- Fe-Resin Garage Kit https://www.scalemates.com/kits/fe-resin-models-144008-dornier-do-335a-1-pfeil--1002295

1/144 Avia S-199 ‘Bubble Canopy’ - Mark.1

1/144 Avia S-199 ‘Bubble Canopy’ - Mark.1

Avia S-199 ‘Bubble Canopy’

Two injection-moulded kits are supplied in this box and each kit contains 30 parts and one clear part (the cockpit canopy). The rear side of the box now comprises the representation of a tarmac section of a military airfield which can be cut out and used as a display base for the assembled model. A comprehensive instruction leaflet and a decal sheet are included.

Colour schemes included in the kit:

A: S-199 (Avia-built), White PS-15 (c/n 165), 1st Sq., 18th Air Regiment, Czechoslovak Air Force, Plzeň-Skvrňany airfield, 1952

B: S-199 (Aero-built), White UF-56 (c/n 331), 2nd Sq., 4th School Air Regiment, Military Air Training Establishment, Czechoslovak Air Force, Prostějov-Stichovice airfield, 1953-54

C: S-199 (Avia-built), Black B-0235 (c/n 458), 2nd Sq., 51st Air Regiment, Czechoslovak Air Force, Plzeň-Skvrňany airfield, spring 1952

D: S-199 (Avia-built), Black UC-80 (c/n 466), 4th School Air Regiment, Military Air Training Establishment, Czechoslovak Air Force, Prostějov airfield, 1950-51

NOTE: these kits were re-designed and new masters were made. The cockpit canopies were 3D designed and made by injection moulding into a metal mould.

Ref. No.: MKM144077

Availability: PRE-ORDER 

https://www.eshop.miniwing.cz/category/mark-i-models/mark-i-models-1-144/avia-s-199-bubble-canopy/

 https://www.4pluspublications.com/en/produkt/mkm144077-avia-s-199-bubble-canopy/

1/144 Avia S-199 ‘Erla Canopy’ - Mark I

 

1/144 Avia S-199 ‘Erla Canopy’ - Mark I

Avia S-199 ‘Erla Canopy’

Two injection-moulded kits are supplied in this box and each kit contains 28 parts and one clear part (the cockpit canopy). The rear side of the box now comprises the representation of a tarmac section of a military airfield which can be cut out and used as a display base for the assembled model. A comprehensive instruction leaflet and a decal sheet are included.

Colour schemes included in the kit:

A: S-199 (Avia-built), White IV-4 (c/n 7), 1st Sq., 7th Air Regiment, Czechoslovak Air Force, Brno-Černovice airfield, Czechoslovakia, 1948-49

B: S-199 (Avia-built), Black LS-5 (c/n 99), 1st Sq., 8th Air Regiment, Czechoslovak Air Force, Brno-Černovice airfield, Czechoslovakia, 1950-51

C: S-199, Blue D-115 (c/n unknown), No.101 Sq. (101 Tayeset), Israeli Air Force (Kheil Ha‘Avir), Herzliya Air Base, Israel, July 1948

D: S-199, White D-123 (c/n unknown), No.101 Sq. (101 Tayeset), Israeli Air Force (Kheil HaʼAvir), Qastina Air Base, Israel, October – December 1948

NOTE: these kits were re-designed and new masters were made. The cockpit canopies were 3D designed and made by injection moulding into a metal mould.

Ref. No.: MKM144076

Availability: PRE-ORDER

https://www.eshop.miniwing.cz/category/mark-i-models/mark-i-models-1-144/avia-s-199-erla-canopy/

https://www.4pluspublications.com/en/produkt/mkm144076-avia-s-199-erla-canopy/

1/144 Messerschmitt Bf-109G-6 (various) 2in1 (two kits included)- Mark I Models.

 1/144 Messerschmitt Bf-109G-6 'Eastern Front' 2in1 (two kits included)- Mark I Models.

New mould, 3D designed canopy from metal mould

Price:£19.20 / PREORDER ( £17.28 )

https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MKM144184

1/144 Messerschmitt Bf-109G-6 'Reich Defence' (2in1) (two kits included)- Mark I Models.

New mould, 3D designed canopy from metal mould

Price:£19.20 / PREORDER ( £17.28 )

https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MKM144185

  

1/144 Messerschmitt Bf-109G-6 'Fighter Aces' 2in1 (two kits included)- Mark I Models.

New mould, 3D designed canopy from metal mould

Price:£19.20 / PREORDER ( £17.28 )

https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MKM144186

1/144 Armstrong Whitworth Meteors (various) - Miniwng

 1/144 Armstrong Withworth METEOR NF.11 / RAF Service - Miniwing

Plastic Model kit - 38 plastic parts, 1 clear plastic canopy, canopy mask, decal sheet for two color variants.

Night Fighter variant with airborne interception (AI) radar designed and built by Armstrong Whitworth, three prototypes followed by 311 production aircraft for the Royal Air Force and 20 for the Royal Danish Air Force.

In 1951, 29, 141, 85 and 264 squadrons each received a number of NF.11 aircraft, the first of the Meteor night fighters. It was rolled out across the RAF until the final deliveries in 1954.

A "tropicalised" version of the NF.11 for the Middle East was developed; first flying on 23 December 1952 as the NF.13. The aircraft equipped No. 219 Squadron RAF at Kabrit and No. 39 Squadron at Fayid, both in Egypt. The aircraft served during the Suez crisis and remained with No. 39 Squadron after they were withdrawn to Malta until 1958.

Several problems were encountered: the heavily framed T.7 canopy made landings tricky due to limited visibility, the under-wing external fuel tanks tended to break up when the wing cannons were fired, and gun harmonisation, normally set to about 400 yards, was poor due to the wings flexing in flight. Belgium (24), Denmark (20) and France (41) were foreign customers for the NF.11. Ex-RAF NF.13s were sold to France (two), Syria (six), Egypt (six) and Israel (six).

Ref. No.: mini377 

Availability: PRE-ORDER Available in September

https://www.eshop.miniwing.cz/category/miniwing/miniwing-plastic-1-144/armstrong-withworth-meteor-nf-11-raf-service/

1/144 Armstrong Withworth METEOR NF.11 / NATO Users - Miniwing

Plastic Model kit - 38 plastic parts, 1 clear plastic canopy, canopy mask, decal sheet for two color variants.

Night Fighter variant with airborne interception (AI) radar designed and built by Armstrong Whitworth, three prototypes followed by 311 production aircraft for the Royal Air Force and 20 for the Royal Danish Air Force.

In 1951, 29, 141, 85 and 264 squadrons each received a number of NF.11 aircraft, the first of the Meteor night fighters.

It was rolled out across the RAF until the final deliveries in 1954. A "tropicalised" version of the NF.11 for the Middle East was developed; first flying on 23 December 1952 as the NF.13. The aircraft equipped No. 219 Squadron RAF at Kabrit and No. 39 Squadron at Fayid, both in Egypt.

The aircraft served during the Suez crisis and remained with No. 39 Squadron after they were withdrawn to Malta until 1958.

Several problems were encountered: the heavily framed T.7 canopy made landings tricky due to limited visibility, the under-wing external fuel tanks tended to break up when the wing cannons were fired, and gun harmonisation, normally set to about 400 yards, was poor due to the wings flexing in flight. Belgium (24), Denmark (20) and France (41) were foreign customers for the NF.11. Ex-RAF NF.13s were sold to France (two), Syria (six), Egypt (six) and Israel (six).

Ref. No.: mini378

Availability: PRE-ORDER Available in September

Price: ~13 euros

https://www.eshop.miniwing.cz/category/miniwing/miniwing-plastic-1-144/armstrong-withworth-meteor-nf-11-nato-users/

1/144 Armstrong Withworth METEOR NF.13 / Killers of the Middle East - Miniwing

Plastic Model kit - 38 plastic parts, 1 clear plastic canopy, canopy mask, decal sheet for two color variants.

"Tropicalised" version of the NF.11 to replace the Mosquito NF.36 for service with 39 Squadron in Malta and Cyprus and 219 Squadron based in Egypt.

The first of 40 production aircraft built by Armstrong Whitworth was first flown on 21 December 1952.

Former Royal Air Force aircraft were later sold to Egypt (6 aircraft), France (2 aircraft), Israel (6 aircraft) and Syria (6 aircraft).

Ref. No.: mini379

Availability: PRE-ORDER Available in September

https://www.eshop.miniwing.cz/category/miniwing/miniwing-plastic-1-144/armstrong-withworth-meteor-nf-13-killers-of-the-middle-east/

1/144 North American / Fiat F-86K SABRE DOG (European Users) = Miniwing/Ozmods

1/144 North American / Fiat F-86K SABRE DOG =  Miniwing/Ozmods

North American / Fiat F-86K SABRE DOG (European Users vol.1)

Injected plastic model kit made by Ozmods Australia. Kit includes sprues from white plastic material, clear injected canopy and two vacuformad canopies and canopy mask. Decals sheets printed in Eduard Czech Republic offers two decal versions:

1) F-86K, BuNo 56-4131 of 2./JG74 - West Germany 1963

2) F-86K, BuNo 55-4819 of 12° Gruppo COT, 36° Stormo - Italy 1968

Ref. No.: mini380

Price: ~14 Euro

https://www.eshop.miniwing.cz/category/miniwing/miniwing-plastic-1-144/north-american-fiat-f-86k-sabre-dog/

North American / Fiat F-86K SABRE DOG  (European Users vol.2)

Injected plastic model kit made by Ozmods Australia. Kit includes sprues from white plastic material, clear injected canopy and two vacuformad canopies and canopy mask. Decals sheets printed in Eduard Czech Republic offers two decal versions:

1) F-86K, BuNo 54-1251 of 337 Squadron of Royal Norwegian Air Force, Norway 1957

2) F-86K, BuNo 54-1337 of 702 Squadron of Royal Netherlands Air Force, The Netherlands 1960

Price: ~14 Euro

https://www.eshop.miniwing.cz/category/miniwing/miniwing-plastic-1-144/north-american-fiat-f-86k-sabre-dog-vol-2/