Author Archives: russ@AHS

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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Hasegawa 10811 1/200 scale Boeing P.8A Poseidon Kit

Posted on October 21, 2014 by russ@AHS

Hasegawa has announced a 1/200 scale Boeing P.8A Poseidon kit, as HAS-10811.  The kit will be released with US Navy VP-16 markings. According to our distributors, the kit is expected to arrive in stock late February 2015.  It is available for pre-order … Continue reading →

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New Decals Added !

Posted on September 20, 2014 by russ@AHS

I have added more than 280 recently released decals from DRAW Decal, TwoSix and Vintage Flyer Decals this weekend.  I’m continuing to work to add the images for them, this will probably take a week. New decals can most easily … Continue reading →

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Updated Web Site URLs

Posted on August 15, 2014 by russ@AHS

As it is time to renew our SSL Certificate (which ensures your private information is encrypted and kept secure), I took the opportunity to update the URL for the store to what I always intended it to be. The ‘new’ … Continue reading →

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Slightly wet and dented 737 fuselages for sale

Posted on July 4, 2014 by russ@AHS

Seems BNSF (Burlington Northern Santa Fe) suffered a train derailment today, spilling three Boeing 737 fuselages into the Clark Fork River in Montana. See this link for more details and photos. There is no information as to which versions, or the … Continue reading →

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A little fun…..

Posted on June 11, 2014 by russ@AHS

Yup…  I’ll admit…   I have a friend who likes to forward links to interesting videos, YouTube and others.  And yes, it can be relaxing to explore ‘what else’ is on the site. Well…  it seems the San Francisco Globe … Continue reading →

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Revell Germany RV3989 Airbus A.350-900 Kit

Posted on June 8, 2014 by russ@AHS

I have finally received a stock of the new Revell Germany Airbus A.350-900 kit.  It is item number RV3989, and comes with Airbus prototype markings. The kit is state of the art, with a few new features for Revell.  The kit … Continue reading →

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