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Curtiss Inter-War Aircraft in 1:48
Tommy20
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Posted: Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 08:15 PM UTC
Does anyone make kits of the Curtiss inter-war aircraft? I'm mostly looking for a Helldiver and/or Sparrowhawk, but would be interested in any similar kits (preferably in 1:48 scale, but open to others).

Thanks!

-Tommy

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Posted: Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 08:43 PM UTC
I know Matchbox did the Helldiver biplane in 1/72 scale many years ago. Heller did one as well: Heller Helldiver.

I know there were some Curtiss P-36 kits in 1/48 scale: Pearl Harbor Defender.

The Sparrowhawk was done by Hasegawa and Williams Bros. in 1/32 scale. Probably by others as well.
http://www.williamsbrothersmodelproducts.com/
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Sunday, May 07, 2006 - 08:51 PM UTC
Classic Airframes did the Helldiver, and several other Curtis bi-planes in 1/48.
Unfortunately they are out of production, and not exactly easy to find.

The Grumman Duck, and the Supermarine Walus were recently re-issued, so hopefully the Curtis birds will some day be reissued also.

Your other path is Vac-u-formed.
I believe Wings 48th make a few you maybe be interested in.
Wings 48th are good Vac's, and the majority come with metal parts.

You can check out this site if interested in the Vac's:
Don's Model Works
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