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Arrived May 18th… TwoSix Decals

Posted on June 14, 2016 by russ@AHS

We received a shipment of decals from TwoSix last week, restocking some older decals, and our first of some new.  The new sheets are: TS44-810 Malaysian ‘retro’ Boeing 747-400 TS44-811 CTA Se.210 Caravelle 10B1R TS44-812 LATAM Boeing 787-900 TS44-814 Alia … Continue reading →

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Tamiya Announces 1/100 scale Embraer 175 !!!

Posted on May 23, 2016 by russ@AHS

A “First” for Tamiya – their first Airliner!  For many years, I have examined Tamiya’s outstanding military aircraft models, lamenting that it would be so great if they would release an airliner model of similar quality, accuracy and detail.  Well, … Continue reading →

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Revell Germany 1/72 scale DHC-6 Twin Otter Arrives

Posted on May 18, 2016 by russ@AHS

The latest 1/72 scale release of the Revell Germany DHC-6 Twin Otter arrived at AHS today.  It is kit RV3954, and comes with markings for the Swiss Federal Office of Topography (SwissTopo). The kit has been absent from the Revell … Continue reading →

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Zvezda Announces the 1/144 Scale Boeing 787-9

Posted on April 29, 2016 by russ@AHS

Zvezda continues to delight us with the announcement that they will shortly add the Boeing 787-9 to their already impressive portfolio of airliner kits.  Kit number is ZVE-7021. Judging by the box art, it will come with a decal for … Continue reading →

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Welsh Models Arrivals

Posted on February 12, 2016 by russ@AHS

Some of the latest Welsh Models releases will be through the door early next week.  Along with a select few restocks, we have the following newer releases: WSL-301R De Havilland Canada DHC-8-Q400, WestJet Canada WSL-309R De Havilland Canada DHC-8-100, Air Canada … Continue reading →

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Zvezda 1/144 Scale Boeing 777-300ER Has Arrived

Posted on February 11, 2016 by russ@AHS

Zvezda announced, and has come through with what looks like an excellent kit of the Boeing 777-300ER.  It features the raked wingtips and huge GE90 engines that externally distinguish a 300ER from the earlier 300.  The kit features clear cockpit … Continue reading →

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Roden Announces the Imminent Release of their 1/144 Scale Vickers/BAC Super VC-10 !

Posted on January 21, 2016 by russ@AHS

You may wonder why my logo features a profile of a Super VC-10… and those of you who have met me either when I lived in Toronto, or here in Arizona may have noticed the personalized license plate – G-ASGH – … Continue reading →

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Hasegawa Airbus A.320 with ‘sharklet’ wingtips

Posted on January 21, 2016 by russ@AHS

Hasgegawa has released kit their Airbus A.320 kit with the new ‘sharklet’ wingtips, as kit HAS-10743.  The kit comes with markings for the Japanese airline Vanilla Air.

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TwoSix Releases Twenty-Four Air India Express Boeing 737-800 Decals

Posted on October 30, 2015 by russ@AHS

TwoSix has released twenty-four Air India Express Boeing 737-800 decals.  They are: TS44-775 VT-AXA ‘Thrissur Pooram’ TS44-776 VT-AXB ‘Rangoli’ TS44-777 VT-AXC ‘Sitar’ TS44-778 VT-AXD ‘Nilavilakku’ TS44-779 VT-AXE ‘Kathakali’ TS44-780 VT-AXF ‘Konark Sun Temple’ TS44-781 VT-AXI ‘Rajput Painting’ TS44-782 VT-AXJ ‘Red Fort’ TS44-783 VT-AXM ‘Mehrangarh Fort’ TS44-784 VT-AXN ‘Hawa Mahal’ TS44-785 VT-AXP ‘Hamsa … Continue reading →

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Western Pacific Airlines 1997 Wall Calendar

Posted on October 28, 2015 by russ@AHS

I recently obtained a Western Pacific Airlines 1997 Wall Calendar, featuring 12 of their famous ‘logo jet’ Boeing 737-300 aircraft. Featured are  The Simpsons, Thrifty Rent-a-Car, Stardust, Broadmoor, Security Service Federal Credit Union, Sam’s Town, Colorado Springs, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, … Continue reading →

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