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The Fly is back!

Douglas Dc-9-30 ‘Adria Airways‘ Sabrekits 1/144, Ref. SBK14003 Fly’s 1/144 DC-9-30 makes another welcome return thanks to fellow Czech company Sabrekits, this time with markings for the recently (2019) deceased Adria Airways of Slovenia. The kit dates back to 2009 and has been released since by a number of companies such as 26 Models, KarayaContinue reading “The Fly is back!”

Colourful Acrobat

Morane-Saulnier MS.225 C1 Sabrekits 1/72, Ref. SBK7007 The French Armée de l’Air modernization program in the early 1930s gave birth to a robust upper-wing fighter, the MS.225, first test flown in 1932. The aircraft featured excellent flying and mechanical strength as well as simple maintenance and excellent reliability. By 1933 the Armée de l’Air hadContinue reading “Colourful Acrobat”

Eye in the Sky

Henschel Hs 126B/K ‘International’ Sabrekits 1/72, Ref. SBK72013 Very nice surprise coming from the Czech Republic and in particular from newcomers Sabrekits, is this brand new Hs 126 kit. I’ve always had a liking in this parasol-winged aircraft ever since I laid eyes and hands on the Matchbox kit a good mmmm.. 45 years ago.Continue reading “Eye in the Sky”

Unwanted Duckling

Breda 27 Metallico Prototypo Sabrekits 1/72, Ref. SBK72016 New from Sabrekits, the prototype version of the Breda 27 with its highly colourful livery. The aircraft first flew in 1933 and could well have been inspired by the Boeing P-26 Peashooter. Having said that, the P-26 was itself inspired by the racing aircraft Travel Air typeContinue reading “Unwanted Duckling”

Parasol Fighter Delight

Morane-Saulnier MS 225 C1 Sabrekits 1/72, Ref. SBK7007 The French Armée de l’Air modernisation programme in the early 1930s gave birth to a robust parasol wing fighter, the MS-225, first flown in 1932. The plane featured superior flight characteristics and agility, structural strength as well as simple maintenance and excellent reliability. By 1933 the ArméeContinue reading “Parasol Fighter Delight”

Colourful Triplanes!

Fokker Dr.I Sabrekits 1/72, Ref. SBK7003 The Eduard 1/72 Fokker Dr.I, dating back to 2000, already reboxed by Smer and Atlantis, gets a new lease of life through a new Czech company, Sabrekits. What seems to be a standard ‘Sabrekits’ dark blue cardboard box, similar to those used by KP for instance sports a printedContinue reading “Colourful Triplanes!”