{"title":"Aircraft Model Kits","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"model-kit-cessna-172-skyhawk-aircraft-white-with-green-and-yellow-stripes-sky-pilot-series-142-plastic-model-kit-by-new-ray","title":"Model Kit Cessna 172 Skyhawk Aircraft White with Green and Yellow Stripes \"Sky Pilot\" Series 1\/42 Plastic Model Kit by New Ray","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5efe3;border-left:4px solid #C1811A;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;color:#1b1f16;\"\u003e🔧 NOT YET TESTED — TinkerTown hasn’t run this one through the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eWe haven’t bought and roasted this one yet, so we’re pointing you to the best price we found. Want it on the bench? Enough interest and it jumps the queue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 1\/42 scale plastic kit from New Ray's \"Sky Pilot\" series is aimed at younger and beginner builders, with a smaller parts count, simplified assembly, and a pre-styled white, green, and yellow paint scheme molded into the plastic so the finished model looks sharp with minimal painting. It's a good first aircraft kit, going together into a tabletop-ready Skyhawk without demanding advanced modeling tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe real Cessna 172 Skyhawk first flew in 1955 and has been in continuous production ever since, making it the best-selling aircraft in aviation history with more than 44,000 built. Its high-wing, fixed-gear layout and forgiving handling made it the standard trainer for generations of student pilots worldwide, and it remains a fixture at flight schools and small airports today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin:18px 0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DV5P6PRZ?tag=tinkertown0f6-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#C1811A;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-size:16px;\"\u003eBuy on Amazon →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=Model+Kit+Cessna+172+Skyhawk+Aircraft+White+with+Green+and+Yellow+Stripes+%22Sky+Pilot%22+Series+1%2F42+Plastic+Model+Kit+by+New+Ray\u0026amp;_sacat=0\u0026amp;mkcid=1\u0026amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0\u0026amp;siteid=0\u0026amp;campid=5339173549\u0026amp;customid=tinkertown\u0026amp;toolid=10001\u0026amp;mkevt=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#0064D2;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-size:16px;\"\u003eBuy on eBay →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DV5P6PRZ?tag=tinkertown0f6-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003e→ Check price on Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e  ·  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=Model+Kit+Cessna+172+Skyhawk+Aircraft+White+with+Green+and+Yellow+Stripes+%22Sky+Pilot%22+Series+1%2F42+Plastic+Model+Kit+by+New+Ray\u0026amp;_sacat=0\u0026amp;mkcid=1\u0026amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0\u0026amp;siteid=0\u0026amp;campid=5339173549\u0026amp;customid=tinkertown\u0026amp;toolid=10001\u0026amp;mkevt=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003e→ Check price on eBay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#8a8a8a;margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs an Amazon Associate and eBay Partner, TinkerTown earns from qualifying purchases.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e[affiliate_link]https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DV5P6PRZ?tag=tinkertown0f6-20[\/affiliate_link]","brand":"New Ray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47477768585378,"sku":"20665","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1875\/4210\/files\/20665-L__42649.1738091200.1200.1200.jpg?v=1785125080"},{"product_id":"level-2-model-kit-bristol-superfreighter-freighter-aircraft-british-united-air-ferries-buaf-172-plastic-model-kit-by-airfix","title":"Level 2 Model Kit Bristol Superfreighter Freighter Aircraft \"British United Air Ferries (BUAF)\" 1\/72 Plastic Model Kit by Airfix","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new plastic model kit of Bristol Superfreighter Freighter Aircraft \"British United Air Ferries (BUAF)\" (Level 2) 1\/72 plastic model kit by Airfix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage style packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains 107 detailed parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes NOT include display stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaint and cement required (not included).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer's original unopened packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts molded in Light Gray, unless otherwise indicated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions approximately L-12.25, W-18 inches assembled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHISTORY ASPECTS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bristol Superfreighter Mk.32 was a vital part of post-war aviation, designed to meet the growing demand for car ferry services across the English Channel. Developed from the earlier Bristol Freighter, the Mk.32 featured an extended fuselage, a widened nose door, and increased payload capacity, allowing it to carry up to three cars and 20 passengers. British United Air Ferries (BUAF), one of the leading operators of air ferry services, used the Superfreighter extensively from its base at Lydd Airport, Kent. By 1967, the aircraft was a common sight shuttling travelers and their vehicles between England and continental Europe, offering a fast and convenient alternative to traditional sea crossings.\u003cbr\u003eWhile primarily a civilian aircraft, the Bristol Freighter family had its roots in military transport. During the late 1940s and 1950s, the aircraft was used by the Royal Air Force and other air forces for cargo and personnel transport, particularly in the Middle East and Asia. Some saw service in the Korean War, delivering supplies to frontline troops. The rugged design, high-wing configuration, and ability to operate from short, unpaved runways made it an ideal choice for military logistics. However, by the 1960s, military use had declined, and the Superfreighter became more closely associated with commercial air ferry operations.\u003cbr\u003eDespite its success, the rise of roll-on\/roll-off ferries and improved road infrastructure led to a decline in demand for air ferry services. By the late 1960s, jet aircraft and more efficient transport solutions rendered the Superfreighter obsolete. British United Air Ferries continued operations until 1967 before merging into British Air Ferries, which gradually phased out the aircraft. Today, only a few examples survive in museums, serving as reminders of a unique era in aviation when people could fly across the Channel with their cars onboard.\u003cbr\u003eCelebrate this fascinating chapter in aviation history with a highly detailed 1:72 scale model featuring authentic British United Air Ferries markings from its service at Lydd Airport in 1967. With meticulously recreated panel lines, a functioning nose door, and optional loading ramp configurations, this replica perfectly captures the charm of one of the most distinctive airliners of its time. A must-have for collectors and aviation enthusiasts alike!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47478948757666,"sku":"A05002V","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1875\/4210\/files\/A05002V-BOX__17518.1742839190.1200.1200.jpg?v=1785205835"},{"product_id":"level-3-model-kit-supermarine-walrus-mk-i-aircraft-with-3-scheme-options-148-plastic-model-kit-by-airfix","title":"Level 3 Model Kit Supermarine Walrus Mk.I Aircraft with 3 Scheme Options 1\/48 Plastic Model Kit by Airfix","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Airfix Level 3 kit builds a 1\/48 scale Supermarine Walrus Mk.I amphibious biplane in plastic, with three decal scheme options included. The kit reproduces the Walrus's distinctive pusher-propeller biplane layout, boat hull and folding wings, and its parts count and engineering place it at Level 3, recommended for builders with some prior experience. Paint and cement are required and are not included in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by R.J. Mitchell, the same engineer behind the Spitfire, the Supermarine Walrus first flew in 1933 and served as the Fleet Air Arm's principal fleet spotter and air-sea rescue aircraft through the Second World War. Catapult-launched from the decks of Royal Navy cruisers and battleships, it was equally at home landing on open water, and Walrus crews are credited with rescuing hundreds of downed airmen from the English Channel and North Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5efe3;border-left:4px solid #C1811A;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;color:#1b1f16;\"\u003e🔧 NOT YET TESTED — TinkerTown hasn’t run this one through the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eWe haven’t bought and roasted this one yet, so we’re pointing you to the best price we found. Want it on the bench? Enough interest and it jumps the queue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin:18px 0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B071LS8R8C?tag=tinkertown0f6-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#C1811A;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-size:16px;\"\u003eBuy on Amazon →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=Level+3+Model+Kit+Supermarine+Walrus+Mk.I+Aircraft+with+3+Scheme+Options+1%2F48+Plastic+Model+Kit+by+Airfix\u0026amp;_sacat=0\u0026amp;mkcid=1\u0026amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0\u0026amp;siteid=0\u0026amp;campid=5339173549\u0026amp;customid=tinkertown\u0026amp;toolid=10001\u0026amp;mkevt=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#0064D2;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-size:16px;\"\u003eBuy on eBay →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B071LS8R8C?tag=tinkertown0f6-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003e→ Check price on Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e  ·  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=Level+3+Model+Kit+Supermarine+Walrus+Mk.I+Aircraft+with+3+Scheme+Options+1%2F48+Plastic+Model+Kit+by+Airfix\u0026amp;_sacat=0\u0026amp;mkcid=1\u0026amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0\u0026amp;siteid=0\u0026amp;campid=5339173549\u0026amp;customid=tinkertown\u0026amp;toolid=10001\u0026amp;mkevt=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003e→ Check price on eBay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#8a8a8a;margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs an Amazon Associate and eBay Partner, TinkerTown earns from qualifying purchases.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e[affiliate_link]https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B071LS8R8C?tag=tinkertown0f6-20[\/affiliate_link]","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47478949806242,"sku":"A09183","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1875\/4210\/files\/A09183-BOX__98514.1747937983.1200.1200.jpg?v=1785205843"},{"product_id":"mirage-hobby-samolot-p11c-vadaszrepulogep-muanyag-modell-keszlet-148","title":"Mirage Hobby P.11C Fighter Aircraft – 1:48 Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5efe3;border-left:4px solid #C1811A;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 18px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;color:#1b1f16;\"\u003e🔧 NOT YET TESTED — TinkerTown hasn’t run this one through the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eWe haven’t bought and roasted this one yet, so we’re pointing you to the best price we found. Want it on the bench? Enough interest and it jumps the queue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 1:48 scale plastic kit reproduces the fighter's distinctive high gull-wing airframe with engraved panel lines, a detailed radial-engine cowling, cockpit detail, and finely molded wing struts. The gull-wing and strut assembly take a bit more care than a conventional low-wing fighter kit, putting it at a solid intermediate skill level, but the parts count stays reasonable for a single-engine 1:48 aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PZL P.11c was Poland's standard fighter aircraft when Germany invaded in September 1939, distinguished by its unusual high gull-wing design pioneered by engineer Zygmunt Puławski. Though already outclassed by newer German monoplane fighters, Polish pilots flying the P.11c still managed to shoot down a meaningful number of enemy aircraft during the defense of Poland, a performance still remembered as a point of pride in Polish aviation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin:18px 0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B015EV1C7O?tag=tinkertown0f6-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#C1811A;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-size:16px;\"\u003eBuy on Amazon →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=Mirage+Hobby+P.11C+Fighter+Aircraft+%E2%80%93+1%3A48+Plastic+Model+Kit\u0026amp;_sacat=0\u0026amp;mkcid=1\u0026amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0\u0026amp;siteid=0\u0026amp;campid=5339173549\u0026amp;customid=tinkertown\u0026amp;toolid=10001\u0026amp;mkevt=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#0064D2;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-size:16px;\"\u003eBuy on eBay →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B015EV1C7O?tag=tinkertown0f6-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003e→ Check price on Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e  ·  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=Mirage+Hobby+P.11C+Fighter+Aircraft+%E2%80%93+1%3A48+Plastic+Model+Kit\u0026amp;_sacat=0\u0026amp;mkcid=1\u0026amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0\u0026amp;siteid=0\u0026amp;campid=5339173549\u0026amp;customid=tinkertown\u0026amp;toolid=10001\u0026amp;mkevt=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003e→ Check price on eBay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#8a8a8a;margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs an Amazon Associate and eBay Partner, TinkerTown earns from qualifying purchases.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e[affiliate_link]https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B015EV1C7O?tag=tinkertown0f6-20[\/affiliate_link][affiliate_link_2]https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=Mirage+Hobby+P.11C+Fighter+Aircraft+%E2%80%93+1%3A48+Plastic+Model+Kit\u0026amp;_sacat=0\u0026amp;mkcid=1\u0026amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0\u0026amp;siteid=0\u0026amp;campid=5339173549\u0026amp;customid=tinkertown\u0026amp;toolid=10001\u0026amp;mkevt=1[\/affiliate_link_2]","brand":"Mirage Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47478967107746,"sku":"848094","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1875\/4210\/files\/b64ef7eb-2fb3-4cfb-a3c3-7a84cb0d0bb7.png?v=1785206419"},{"product_id":"mirage-hobby-lublin-r-xiiid-repulogep-muanyag-modell-148","title":"Mirage Hobby Lublin R-XIIID Aircraft – 1:48 Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild the Polish Lublin R-XIIID reconnaissance aircraft in 1:48 scale. A detailed plastic model kit for aviation history enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 1:48 scale plastic kit builds the high-wing, fixed-gear reconnaissance aircraft with a detailed observer's cockpit, braced wing structure, and engine cowling, giving modelers a distinctive interwar-era airframe not commonly found in mainstream kit ranges. The braced wing and strut work add a bit of extra assembly care compared to a simple cantilever-wing aircraft kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Lublin R-XIII was a Polish-designed liaison and army-cooperation aircraft that entered service with the Polish Air Force in the 1930s, used for reconnaissance, artillery spotting, and light transport duties. It remained in front-line Polish squadrons through the September 1939 campaign, one of several homegrown aircraft types that equipped Polish forces at the outbreak of the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mirage Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47478967435426,"sku":"MMH-485001","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1875\/4210\/files\/c9804954-9b5f-4117-a376-05d861d30a2d.png?v=1785206429"},{"product_id":"an-225-mriya-official-limited-edition","title":"Metal Time AN-225 Mriya Official Limited Edition - Metal Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eAssemble the legendary AN-225 Mriya, the world's largest cargo aircraft, in this premium Metal Time metal model kit limited edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Metal Time kit is a mechanical metal model: laser-cut stainless steel sheets that punch free of the fret and assemble entirely by hand, using bent tabs and interlocking slots instead of glue or solder. It's rated an entry-level build (skill level 2) on Metal Time's difficulty scale, approachable for first-time metal-kit builders, and the box includes the full parts fret(s) plus assembly instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Antonov An-225 Mriya was a Soviet-Ukrainian strategic airlifter built by the Antonov Design Bureau, with its sole completed example first flying in December 1988. Developed to ferry the Buran space shuttle on its back, it became the heaviest aircraft ever built and set records for the largest single-piece cargo loads ever flown. Nicknamed \"Mriya\" — Ukrainian for \"dream\" — the aircraft was destroyed on the ground during the Russian invasion of Ukraine at Hostomel Airport in February 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metal Time Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Disassembled model","offer_id":47479026581666,"sku":"MT001","price":128.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Assembled Handmade model","offer_id":47479026614434,"sku":"MT001A","price":238.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1875\/4210\/files\/P1470679morewhite.jpg?v=1785208712"},{"product_id":"an-225-mriya-official-exclusive-edition","title":"Metal Time AN-225 Mriya Official Exclusive Edition - Metal Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild the mighty AN-225 Mriya cargo plane with this exclusive-edition Metal Time metal model kit, a showpiece for aviation collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike other kits in the Metal Time Workshop line, this model is laser-cut from stainless steel sheets and goes together entirely by hand — parts bend into tabs and lock into slots, with no glue, solder, or paint needed. It carries a skill level 2 (entry-level) difficulty rating, and the box includes the complete parts fret(s) and step-by-step instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Antonov An-225 Mriya was a Soviet-Ukrainian strategic airlifter built by the Antonov Design Bureau, with its sole completed example first flying in December 1988. Developed to carry the Buran space shuttle on its back, it became the heaviest aircraft ever built and set multiple records for the largest single-piece cargo loads ever flown. The aircraft, whose name means \"dream\" in Ukrainian, was destroyed on the ground during the Russian invasion of Ukraine at Hostomel Airport in February 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metal Time Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Disassembled model","offer_id":47479026909346,"sku":"MT001EE","price":138.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Assembled Handmade model","offer_id":47479026942114,"sku":"MT001EE\/READY","price":250.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1875\/4210\/files\/photo_2024-04-20_19-42-50_2.jpg?v=1785208719"},{"product_id":"caspian-sea-monster-ekranoplan","title":"Metal Time Caspian Sea Monster Ekranoplan - Metal Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eConstruct the legendary Caspian Sea Monster ekranoplan ground-effect vehicle with this striking Metal Time metal model kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike other kits in the Metal Time Workshop line, this model is laser-cut from stainless steel sheets and goes together entirely by hand — parts bend into tabs and lock into slots, with no glue, solder, or paint needed. It carries a skill level 2 (entry-level) difficulty rating, and the box includes the complete parts fret(s) and step-by-step instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe KM ekranoplan, nicknamed the \"Caspian Sea Monster\" by American intelligence analysts who spotted it on satellite imagery, was a massive Soviet ground-effect vehicle developed in the 1960s. At roughly 100 meters long and around 240 tons, it was for years the heaviest aircraft in the world, flying just above the water's surface on a cushion of air. It served as a testbed for the Soviet ekranoplan program until it was lost in a crash in 1980.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metal Time Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Disassembled model","offer_id":47479027826850,"sku":"MT099","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Assembled model","offer_id":47479027859618,"sku":"MT099A","price":118.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1875\/4210\/files\/P1470806.jpg?v=1785208747"},{"product_id":"an-225-mriya-three-aircrafts-set","title":"Metal Time AN-225 Mriya Three Aircraft Set - Metal Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild three AN-225 Mriya aircraft in this collectible Metal Time metal model kit set, perfect for dedicated aviation fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Metal Time kit is a mechanical metal model: laser-cut stainless steel sheets that punch free of the fret and assemble entirely by hand, using bent tabs and interlocking slots instead of glue or solder. 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