Author Archives: russ@AHS

New Product Line – Decals by Thunderbird Models

Posted on August 10, 2015 by russ@AHS

Update – They’re here !! We have just placed our first order with Thunderbird Models, who have acquired and started to resume production of the Whiskey Jack airliner decal series.  The first 11 decals – 2 in 1/144 scale and … Continue reading →

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In Memorium: Clint Groves

Posted on July 3, 2015 by russ@AHS

Earlier today I received the following message from Henry Tenby, that Clint Groves, founder of ATP Airliners America passed away on June 30th 2015.  Clint at ATP, along with the Steve Mason at Victor66, were the original mail order sources for … Continue reading →

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Die Cast Collection Sale

Posted on June 30, 2015 by russ@AHS

I have been commissioned by the widow of a good friend to help her sell a fairly substantial part of her late husband’s 1/400 scale diecast model collection.  I think I have added over 100 ‘new’ (actually, most quite old) diecasts … Continue reading →

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Hasegawa 1/200 Boeing 787-900 Kit is here!

Posted on June 13, 2015 by russ@AHS

The previously announced Hasegawa 1/200 scale Boeing 787-900 kit, with All Nippon markings, is in stock and ready to ship. Look for item number HAS-10721 in our estore.

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Airfix 03171 Vickers Vanguard kit is in stock

Posted on June 12, 2015 by russ@AHS

Airfix has re-released their 1/144 scale Vickers Vanguard kit, and it is in stock at AHS.  It has been released with decals for BEA’s iconic ‘Red Square’ livery and with Invicta International markings.  It is kit AFX-03171. This was always … Continue reading →

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eStore Security Update

Posted on May 11, 2015 by russ@AHS

I have just been advised by Volusion, the ISP that supports and hosts the AHS estore, that they are upgrading the TLS security all such websites by June 30th 2015. See here for full details. What does it mean for you, … Continue reading →

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Airfix 1/72 scale Douglas Dakota Mk.IV is available

Posted on May 11, 2015 by russ@AHS

The much anticipated new mould Douglas Dakota Mk.IV (aka C.47) is now available.  It is an impressive kit, featuring a reasonably detailed cargo interior, cockpit, ‘weighted’ tires, recessed panel lines, and much more. The decal provided is for a Dakota … Continue reading →

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“New” Eastern Airlines

Posted on November 6, 2014 by russ@AHS

The first Boeing 737-800(W) for the “new” Eastern Airlines was rolled out of a paint shop at Shannon,  Ireland on November 4th 2014.  It is, apparently, to be delivered to Miami by the first week of December, and will be used … Continue reading →

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New Kit Arrivals

Posted on November 1, 2014 by russ@AHS

Two new kits in stock today! First, the Zvezda Airbus A.320 kit, with Aeroflot markings has arrived.  Search ZVE-7003.     Second, Minicraft’s KC.135R, with CFM56 engines, is in stock.  See M14708.

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DRAW Decal Boeing P-8A Poseidon Decals

Posted on October 29, 2014 by russ@AHS

Draw Decal has released another decal for the Boeing P-8A Poseidon, joining the sets previously released.  Sheet 737-149 is for the US Navy Test and Evaluation Squadrons, VX-1 (Pioneers) and VX-20 (Force).  Both are based at Naval Air Station Patuxent … Continue reading →

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