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From the Heinkel He 178 and Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet to post-war American X-planes, this collection covers the most unusual and fascinating aircraft ever built — a must for modellers who love aviation's road less travelled. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee also:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/night-fighter\"\u003eNight Fighter\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cold-war\"\u003eCold War\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wwii-axis\"\u003eWWII Axis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rs-models-1-72-messerschmitt-bf-109x-experimental-fighter-92085","title":"RS Models 1\/72 Messerschmitt Bf-109X Experimental Fighter (92085)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRS Models 1\/72 scale Messerschmitt Bf-109X experimental fighter model kit. This rare variant showcases advanced German aeronautical design from the final stages of World War II. Features precision-moulded components, authentic decals, and detailed cockpit elements. Perfect for serious modellers and collectors interested in prototype aircraft and aviation history. Comprehensive assembly instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RS Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52555709022549,"sku":"92085","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/8287\/8805\/files\/230899-13777-39-pristine.avif?v=1763194145"},{"product_id":"azmodel-1-72-heinkel-he-162s-9-v-tail-jet-az-7839","title":"AZmodel 1\/72 Heinkel He 162S-9 \"V-Tail Jet\" (AZ 7839)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe He 162S was a proposed two-seat trainer variant of the Salamander, intended to convert pilots onto the demanding jet type before solo flight. The S-9 designation applies to a specific configuration of this concept. AZmodel's 1\/72 kit captures this paper project with authentic Luftwaffe markings. A collector's piece for those building comprehensive He 162 family collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AZmodel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52555723473237,"sku":"AZ 7839","price":13.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/8287\/8805\/files\/1466529-17841-78-pristine.avif?v=1763201689"},{"product_id":"tamiya-1-72-shinden-kyushu-j7w1-experimental-intercepter-fa-105","title":"Tamiya 1\/72 Shinden Kyushu J7W1 Experimental Intercepter (FA-105)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kyushu J7W1 Shinden was one of WWII's most unconventional fighters, featuring a distinctive canard design with the main wing mounted at the rear fuselage. Tamiya's 1\/72 scale kit faithfully reproduces this experimental interceptor's unique aerodynamic layout and sleek profile. The model includes detailed plastic components, authentic decals, and comprehensive instructions for assembly. Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts seeking to build a historically significant and visually striking aircraft that represents Japanese innovation in fighter design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is wear on the box - See photos.  Kit is complete and unstarted.  Instructions and decals are present.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Fair (F)","offer_id":52568903680341,"sku":"FA105-PRELOVED-FAIR","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/8287\/8805\/files\/133057-32432-46-pristine.avif?v=1763706313"},{"product_id":"amodel-1-72-cessna-ch-1-skyhook-72373","title":"Amodel 1\/72 Cessna CH-1 Skyhook (72373)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cessna CH-1 Skyhook was an unconventional American helicopter of the 1950s, notable for its fully enclosed fuselage and four-seat cabin at a time when most light helicopters were open-frame designs. Only a small number were built. 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