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1/72 Percival Vega Gull

The Percival Vega Gull was a development of the Percival Gull series, and a civilian version of the Proctor. It was in a Gull, G-ADPR that New Zealand aviatrix Jean Batten set many of her records.

The four seat K.1 Vega Gull was introduced in November 1935. Powered by the DH Gipsy Six engine, the Vega Gull featured dual controls and flaps, and was very successful with 90 being produced up till July 1939.

Vega Gull ZK-AFI was imported into New Zealand in August 1937 for Ernie Clark of Christchurch, and this was sold to the Wellington Aero Club in February 1938.When the war erupted a year and a half later, ZK-AFI was impressed into service with the RNZAF in 1939, becoming NZ571. It operated at Rongotai with the Communications Flight and later No. 42 (Communications) Squadron.

Following the war the Vega Gull returned to the Wellington Aero Club as ZK-AKV in August 1946. Subsequently it has passed through the hands of several operators, and today its remains are in storage in Auckland.

This unique resin kit comes with a Falcon vac formed canopy. It is an ideal first resin kit.

Price: NZ$40:00
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Above: The Kiwi Resins Vega Gull kitset as built by Scott Van Aken
See Scott's website here

Above: The box art

Above: The Vega Gull kitset itself

 

1/72 Percival Mew Gull
This resin kit includes decals

The Percival Mew Gull was the racing aircraft that the late Alex Henshaw used for long distance flight recods, including flying from London to South Africa

Price: NZ$35:00
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1/72 Aermacchi MB-339CB Macchi
Note: Only Two Kits Left - These May Not Be Produced Again

This is a complete aircraft kitset, , with injection moulded and resin parts. The kitset includes decals for a No. 14 Squadron, RNZAF aircraft

Price: NZ$45:00
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1/72 Aermacchi MB-339CB Macchi Conversion Set

This is the resin conversion parts necessary to convert an existing kitset to an RNZAF model

Price: NZ$25:00
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1/72 de Havilland DH83 Fox Moth

The famous passenger plane which started New Zealand's first airline services on the South Islands' West Coast with Air Travel (NZ) Ltd. back in the 1930's, and served for many decades around the world including Britain, Australia and New Zealand.

One of the Air Travel Fox Moths also served in the RNZAF. Having been impressed into service in World War Two for communications duties and becoming NZ566, it served with No. 42 Squadron at Rongotai. It later flew with NAC as ZK-ASP, and nowadays it still flies resplendent in its original Air Travel orange colours as ZK-ADI with the Croydon Aircraft Company at Mandeville.

Another Fox Moth recentlyleft NZ for a museum in Canada. ZK-AEK was with the Alpine Fighter Collection (a former Prince of Wales Flight example and also an Air Travel (NZ) Ltd airways pioneer) and was based at Wanaka till late 2006.

 

Price: NZ$45:00
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1/72 Colditz Glider

This is a model of the famous glider built in secrecy in the famous German run Colditz prison camp by Allied prisoners in WWII. The glider was built by Flight Lieutenant Bill Goldfinch, Lieutenant Antony Rolt. Flight Lieutenant Jack Best and army officer David Walker, among others.

Some interesting information can be found on this unique glider on these pages here and here

 

Price: NZ$18:00
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1/72 Vickers Vincent
NZ301

This exciting kitset depicts the Vickers Vincent reconnaissance bomber NZ301, which was the RNZAF's first example. This aircraft was previously K4659 with the Roayl Air Force before being bought by the RNZAF to assist in the build up of that air force. It arrived at Auckland aboard the ship "Gamaria" on the 17th of July 1939, and was assembled at RNZAF Station Hobsonville.

It served with the Auckland Territorial Squadron, at Hobsonville and continued with that unit when war broke out and the squadron became a regular RNZAF unit.

In December 1939 this aircraft was transferred to the Air Gunners and Air Observers School, at RNZAF Station Ohakea. In October 1940 it returned to Auckland, joining the New Zealand General Reconnaissance Squadron at RNZAF Station Whenuapai. This unit evolved into No. 1 (General Reconnaissance) Squadron, which had its main body at Whenuapai and a detached flight at Waipapakauri in Northland, where NZ301 undoubtedly spent some time too.

It left this squadron in December 1941. Eventually it went to RNZAF Station Woodbourne to return to the training role, and served as a target tug, towing targets for gunnery students with No. 2 Flying Training School.

The aircraft was written off the books at Woodbourne on the 2nd of August 1944 as reduced to spares. Its remains were left in a small aircraft dump by the Wairau River near Blenheim, from where its remains were excavated by a small team of enthusiasts, which included Kiwi Resins' own Dave Lochead.

This all new and highly complex kitset is the first in a planned range of Vincents and Vildebeests and comes with decals to depict the various stages in NZ301's life, from service with the RAF through it's work with the General Reconnaissance squadrons of the RNZAF, right up till the late war all-over yellow target tug colour scheme on the box art.

 

Colour Scheme Options

 

 

Price: NZ$85:00
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1/72 Vickers Vildebeest Mk l
As used by the Royal Air Force prewar

The first production version of the Vickers Vildebeest torpedo bomber, this aircraft served in the Royal Air Force. The Vildebeest Mk I was designated the Vickers Type 244. It was powered by a 600 hp Pegasus IM3. Designed as a two-seat torpedo-bomber, the type began service with No 100 Sqn at Donibristle in October 1932.

Only 22 were built, and none remained on strength with the RAF by 1939.

Price: NZ$85:00
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1/72 Vickers Vildebeest Mk ll and Mk lll
As used by the RNZAF and RAF

The Vildebeest Mk III was used in significant numbers in the RNZAF, plus one Mk II (NZ117). Both marks were also used by the RAF in the Middle East and Singapore.

The Vildebeest Mk II was built to Specification 20/33, becoming the Vickers Type 258. Powered by the 635 hp Pegasus IIM3, the design had a number of improvements on its predecessor. Again it was designed as a two-seat torpedo-bomber. Thirty were built for the Royal Air Force.

The Vildebeest III was designated Vickers Type 267, and built to Specification 15/34. It was much the same as the Mk II but with a third seat added for an observer (navigator), behind the pilot. A total of 193 were built for the RAF and 12 for the RNZAF (the latter with folding wings; becoing the Vickers Type 277).

These twelve Type 277 models began to enter RNZAF service in 1935, when two General Reconnaissance Flights were formed, one at Hobsonville, Auckland, and the other at Wigram, Christchurch. The Flights operated four Vilde's each, whilst the remaining four were held in reserve as attrition airframes, two on each station. The Vilde's were the first new-build operational aircraft the RNZAF had purchased. Unlike their British counterparts they had no torpedo equipment, but in all other respects they were the RNZAF's first multirole aicraft, and over the years were deployed in such roles as anti-shipping bomber, ground attack aircraft, reconnaissance aircraft, personnel and even VIP transport, aerial photography platform, advanced and operational trainer and target tug.

Just before the Second World War, the RAF transferred 27 more Vildebeests to the RNZAF. Ten of these were Mk III's and one was a Mk II it seems. The rest were the faster Mk IV's with the Perseus engine and faired cowling. They did not all arrive till 1940 and 1941, but made welcome additions to the RNZAF's inventory, equipping several General Reconnaissance squadrons and No 2 Flying Training School at RNZAF Station Woodbourne for advanced pilot training till the arrival of the North American Harvards in 1941.

Later a few surviving airframes became target tugs, serving in this role with various schools and squadrons into late 1944.These huge aircraft gained a good reputation for their toughness and reliability with aircrews, and also for their ability to carry a lot of cargo or troops (including whole football teams!) when necessary, however they were very slow and aircrews knew if the Japanese had invaded as expected, the Vilde's would have been a very poor match for the Zero and other carrier-borne aircraft, and thus any mission in them would have been suicide.

In RAF service, Vildebeests served with five squadrons. No 100 Squadron at Donbristle began with Mk I's but later marks joined them. No 22 Squadron had Mk IIIs and No 42 Squadron with Mks III and IV, both squadrons flying on shipping reconnaissance and convoy escort duties until April 1940. No's 36 and 100 Squadrons used six Mk V's and 46 Mk IIIs in Singapore in December 1941. They were used in torpedo and bombing roles until they were withdrawn to Java and the survivors were finally retired in March 1942. Six Mk III's served with No 273 Sqn in Ceylon, also until March 1942.

Today only one 'complete' Vildebeest remains extant, and is currently undergoing restoration to as new but static condition at the RNZAF Museum, Wigram, Christchurch, New Zealand. They also have parts from other Vilde's, dug from various dump sites that are contributing to the restoration.

Price: NZ$85:00
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1/72 Vickers Vildebeest Mk lV
As used by the RNZAF and RAF

Designated the Vickers Type 286, the Mk IV was built to Specification 41/35. The Vildebeest Mk IV differed from the Mk III in that it was powered with the 825 hp Bristol Pegasus VIII engine, rather than the Pegasus of its predecessors. The engine was more powerful giving better speed and climb rate. It swung a three-bladed propellor rather then two blades, and was neatly faired over with a cowling, giving the aircraft a sleaker, more modern look, almost like a Swordfish.

Again designed as a two-seat torpedo-bomber, eighteen were built for the RAF but they were found unsuitable for use in the hotter climates such as the Middle East or Singapore through engine overheating. Sixteen were passed on to serve well with the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Most served with No. 1 General Reconaissance Squadron Detachment at Waipapakauri in Northland, then all Mk IV's transferred to the newly formed No. 7 GR Squadron there.

Price: NZ$85:00
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1/72 CASA "Spanish Vildebeest"

CASA in Spain produced a licence-built version of the Vildebeest, totalling a production run of 27 aircraft. Most received the locally produced Hispano-Suiza HS 600 inline engine, though some other engine types were also used.

Around 20 survived to fight with the Republican side during the Spanish Civil War, some of which were equipped with floats. A Vildebeest was the first victim of Facist ace Joaquin Garcia-Morato.

Price: NZ$85:00
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1/72 A-12 'Project Oxcart'/Tagboard

Available again!!

 

Price: NZ$30:00
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1/48 NZAl CT/4A Airtrainer

New Zealand's own military trainer, the New Zealand Aerospace Industries Airtrainer was designed and built at Rukuhia, Hamilton, and continues to be produced there now 35 years later. It was based upon the concept of the AESL Aircruiser, but was actually a completely new design structurally, though outwardly it resembles its Australian designed cousins, the Aircruiser and Airtourer.The NZAI design team, lead by Patrick Monk, produced a tough and reliable trainer for military purposes.

This model depicts the first production model, the CT/4A, as used by the Royal Australian Air Force and the Royal Thai Air Force. The CT/4A entered military service in 1972.

This is a resin kit with RAAF Decals and falcon canopy

Price: NZ$85:00
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1/48 NZAl CT/4B Airtrainer

The CT/4B Airtrainer was an improved version on the CT/4A and served with both the Royal New Zealand Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force. With the RNZAF this aircraft served for 25 years, both as a pilot trainer and in the Red Checkers aerobatic display team. It was found to be such a good trainer, when time came to retire the fleet, they were replaced with more Airtrainers, the E model.

Most of the B model Airtrainers continue to fly today in private hands in Australia.

This is a resin kit with RNZAF Decals and Falcon canopy

Price: NZ$85:00
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1/48 Pacific Aerospace Corp. CT/4E Airtrainer

The CT/4E Airtrainer is produced by NZAI's successor company, Pacific Aerospace Corporation, and is the more powerful turboprop version of the Airtrainer. It began to enter service with the RNZAF in 1998 and continues as their main training aircraft. It also is the star of the Red Checkers aerobatic display team.

This is a resin kit now available with all decals for an RNZAF example except the kiwi roundels

Price: NZ$85:00
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1/48 Aermacchi MB-339CB Macchi
Conversion Set

No. 14 Squadron RNZAF flew the Aermaachi MB-339CB from 1991 till 2001 as it's advanced trainer and jet conversion aircraft. As well as training the Maachi, as it was known in the RNZAF, performed in the Black Falcons aerobatic display team.

This resin Macchi Conversion is very thorough, consisting of:
- new fin
- new nose
- seperate elevators
- fin antennas
- replacement front and rear insrument panels (RNZAF version)
- weighted main wheels
- replacement seats
- underwing smoke generators (Black Falcons aero team)
- underwing pods (often used to carry pilots personal effects
- Hawkeye decals for ALL RNZAF aircraft.

If you havent seen Hawkeye decals before, they are of excellent quality, great instructions and very thorough!

Price: NZ$55:00
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1/48 Messerschmitt Bf109 G-12
Conversion Set

The two seat version of the famous German WWII fighter, this set contains resin conversion parts plus Falcon canopies. This kit is suitable for more experienced modellers. This is the most accurate version of the Bf109-G12 ever produced by a model company

 
Artwork on the box is reproduced with kind permission of Jerry Boucher

 
Model made by Wayne Bull

Price: NZ$55.00
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1/48 Avia S-199
Conversion Set

For use with the Hasegawa 109G-10 / K kits. Includes IDF decals and Falcon canopies, and builds both mid and late (blown canopy) production versions. This conversion is the most accurate available, the thrust line, and exaust positions correct, and all the bulges and lumps and bumps are of correct proportions.

Model built by Tom Cleaver

Price: NZ$55.00
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1/48 McDonnell Douglas A-4K Skyhawk RNZAF
Conversion Set

This conversion set is to be used with the Hasegawa A-4E Skyhawk, and will help you to create a post-Project Kahu RNZAF Skyhawk. As well as what is seen below, the kit contains a Falcon Canopy and an Ejection Seat.

 Price: NZ$36.00
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1/48 McDonnell Douglas TA-4K Skyhawk RNZAF
Conversion Set

This conversion set is to be used with the Hasegawa A-4E Skyhawk, and will help you to create a post-Project Kahu RNZAF two-seat Skyhawk.

Price: NZ$60.00
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1/48 McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk US Navy
Conversion Set

This conversion set is to be used with the Hasegawa A-4E Skyhawk, and will help you to create a two-seat TA-4J Skyhawk. (No Decals)

Price: NZ$55.00
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1/48 McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk US Navy
Conversion Set

This conversion set is to be used with the Hasegawa A-4E Skyhawk, and will help you to create a two-seat TA-4J Skyhawk.

 VCTW-1 Squadron Decals Option

Price: NZ$60.00
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1/48 Lockheed A-12 "Project Oxcart"
Conversion Set
(SR-71 Blackbird forerunner)

Price: NZ$:45.00
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1/48 de Havilland DH89 Dragon Rapide

This kit is easily the best so far from Kiwi Resins, and it depicts an important type, the de Havilland Dragon Rapide. The Rapide was one of the first airliners in New Zealand and in many other parts of the world. In World War Two the Rapide served in the RNZAF, RAAF, RAF and other forces, and the military production version was known as the de Havilland Dominie.

The kit includes full interior detailing and engines, etc.

Price: NZ$:135.00
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1/48 Supermarine Seafire XVll

Now available for pre ordering at this time (Added to site 18th of May 2007), but the expected delivery time is four weeksform now approximately as the kits are waiting on decals

Price: NZ$:80.00
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Hawker Hind 1/72 TBA

Hawker Hartbees 1/72 TBA

CAC Ca-15 (Kangaroo) 1/48  TBA

The following kits have been currently discontinued from the range due to mould wear. However production may resume if an order of 10 or more of the type were placed. These kits are all made in limited run productions so if you wish to buy anything in the current range, be in quick.

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AESL Airtourer Not Available

CT4A Airtrainer Not Available

CT4B Airtrainer Not Available

CT4E Airtrainer Not Available

Auster 111 Not Available

Auster 1V/V Not Available

Auster 6/7 Not Available

Auster J5 Not Available

Auster J1 Not Available
Auster Antarctic Not Available

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Miles M2 Hawk Not Available

Miles M2W Hawk Not Available

GAF Canberra Mk20 / E.E. B.2 multimedia kit Not Available

Martin B-57 Canberra multimedia kit Not Available

BAC Canberra B2 / B6 / Mk20 Resin Detail Set Not Available

Cirrus Hawk Not Available

Important Notes

Limited Availablity: Kit moulds are coming to the end of their natural life, and will shortly not be available

All prices need postage and packing added

All prices quoted do not include GST for inshore orders