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US Military Models & Kits
Explore US military models, from WW2 Mustang aircraft and Sherman tanks to modern F-22 Raptors, F-35 fighters and US Navy ships. Choose by era, subject, manufacturer and scale, then compare UK retailer offers.
Find Airfix starter sets and figures, Tamiya armour and battleships, Revell and Italeri aircraft, Reobrix brick builds and finished Oxford Diecast models. Compare traditional plastic model kits with metal kits and ready-built aircraft.
Featured build · Tamiya F-35C Lightning II, 1:72
Featured US military models and kits
Start with two WW2 aircraft, build a traditional US tank destroyer or choose a detailed battleship. These three recommendations offer different subjects, scales and construction demands.
Best for a starter aircraft set
Easy · Plastic · 1:72
Two aircraft · Paints, cement and brushes
Best for a traditional US armour build
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:35
Open turret · 90mm gun · Crew figure
Best for a detailed WW2 battleship
Challenging · Plastic · 1:700
Waterline model · 38.65cm long
US military aircraft models
Compare a USAF F-22A Raptor, a two-seat US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet and a carrier-capable F-35C. Revell, Italeri and Tamiya offer different scales, airframe variants and build experiences; select the exact aircraft before choosing its markings.
Best for a compact Raptor project
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:72
116 parts · Weapons-bay detail
Build a USAF stealth fighter with Revell’s 1:72 Raptor. Its cockpit, three weapons bays, undercarriage and external details give it several distinct assembly stages. The finished model is 26.4cm long with an 18.8cm wingspan.
Best for a two-seat naval fighter
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:48
Four US Navy decal options · 38.1cm long
Italeri’s two-seat F/A-18F offers US Navy special-colours markings at 1:48 scale. The cockpit, intakes and airframe joints need a planned build sequence; choose one of the four supplied decal options before painting. The special finish is applied by the builder.
Best for a carrier-capable F-35
Challenging · Plastic · 1:72
Folded or extended wingtips · Six markings
Choose the F-35C for its carrier-specific wings and undercarriage. Tamiya’s 1:72 kit offers folded or extended wingtips, an open or closed canopy and six marking options. Fine fittings and configuration choices support the catalogue’s Challenging build rating.
P-51 Mustang models
Choose between the earlier P-51B and later P-51D, then decide whether you want to build and paint a kit or display a finished aircraft. Airfix’s two-aircraft gift set, Tamiya’s 1:48 kit and Oxford’s 1:72 die-cast model cover three different ways to collect this WW2 subject.
Best for a starter aircraft set
Easy · Plastic · 1:72
Two aircraft · Paints, cement and brushes
Build the P-51D Mustang alongside its German Bf109F-4 opponent. Airfix’s gift set includes 61 parts across the two aircraft, plus basic finishing supplies. It uses conventional glue-and-paint assembly, so it is an Easy project rather than a QUICKBUILD push-fit model.
Best for a larger Mustang kit
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:48
Earlier fuselage profile · Pilot and stores
The P-51B adds the earlier raised rear fuselage profile to a Mustang collection. Tamiya’s 1:48 kit includes a pilot, bombs, drop tanks and three marking options. Its 20.5cm length gives room for cockpit and exterior detail without the footprint of a large modern jet.
Best for a finished Mustang model
Ready-built · Diecast · 1:72
Emerson’s 1944 aircraft · Applied markings
Choose Oxford’s AC126 when you want a finished P-51D rather than an assembly project. It depicts Captain Donald Emerson’s aircraft from the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, based at Debden in 1944. The factory-applied finish provides a different experience from painting a plastic kit.
Brick-built US military aircraft models
Reobrix offers no-glue alternatives to conventional plastic aircraft kits. Compare the F-22 fighter, B-2 bomber and SR-71 reconnaissance aircraft by silhouette, construction and display space. These releases have no verified scale in the catalogue, so choose them by their finished size rather than assuming a 1:72 match.
Best for a brick-built fighter
Intermediate · Plastic
Coloured bricks · Stand included
Reobrix’s Raptor builds through separate fuselage and wing sections with cockpit and landing-gear details. Its coloured plastic bricks connect without glue, making it an Intermediate alternative to a conventional aircraft kit. No verified scale is assigned to this release, so compare its finished footprint before planning a collection.
Best for a flying-wing brick model
Intermediate · Plastic
Stealth-bomber subject · No-glue assembly
Build the B-2’s broad flying-wing outline from interlocking plastic elements. Matching the two sides and joining the main sections reward methodical assembly, giving the kit an Intermediate rating. Plan for the wing’s display width and do not assume the model shares a conventional aircraft scale.
Best for a reconnaissance-aircraft build
Intermediate · Plastic
Brick-built Blackbird · Folding landing gear
The SR-71 provides a reconnaissance subject alongside the fighter and bomber. Reobrix’s staged brick construction and folding landing gear need careful sequencing and fitting. The black aircraft is intended for a static display; its hand-positioned features do not make it an RC model.
US tank and military vehicle models
Compare a brick-built M4A3E8 Sherman with conventional M36 and M18 tank-destroyer kits. Reobrix, Tamiya and Warlord Games use different construction methods and scales. The Sherman is a medium tank; the open-turret M36 and M18 are tank destroyers.
Best for a brick-built Sherman
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:30
836 pieces · Moving tracks and turret
Choose the World of Tanks Sherman for a no-glue armour project. Its track runs, layered hull and separate rotating turret create an Intermediate build. The stated 1:30 scale differs from common 1:35 plastic armour, so check compatibility before adding figures or scenery.
Best for a traditional US armour build
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:35
Open turret · 90mm gun · Crew figure
Choose the M36 for a late-war US tank-destroyer subject. Tamiya’s 1:35 kit includes an open turret interior, assembly tracks with one-piece straight sections and a crew figure. Hull, running gear and turret work make it an Intermediate plastic project.
Best for a tabletop tank destroyer
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:56
Bolt Action · Unpainted plastic vehicle
The M18 Hellcat adds a US tank destroyer to a 28mm / 1:56 collection. Warlord’s kit includes transfers and a colour construction and painting guide. Prepare and glue the hull, running gear and open turret before finishing it for a display or tabletop force.
US Navy ship models
Choose a compact WW2 Enterprise, a modern George H.W. Bush carrier or a large brick-built USS Wasp. These are different ship types and scales: CV-6 is a wartime aircraft carrier, CVN-77 is a modern carrier and Wasp is an amphibious assault ship. For a submarine, compare the Revell USS Nautilus.
Best for a compact WW2 carrier
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:1200
Waterline model · 38 parts
This Enterprise represents the wartime CV-6, not the later nuclear-powered CVN-65. Its 1:1200 waterline format makes a compact naval display, while the small island and deck aircraft still need careful placement. The kit is rated Intermediate despite its modest part count.
Best for a modern aircraft carrier
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:720
CVN-77 · 44.7cm long
Italeri’s CVN-77 adds a modern Nimitz-class carrier to the selection. Align the hull and flight deck before completing the island and smaller details. The 44.7cm length needs a substantial shelf, and its 1:720 scale differs from 1:700 naval kits.
Best for a large brick-built warship
Challenging · Plastic · 1:300
5,220 pieces · Stand and deck aircraft
USS Wasp is an amphibious assault ship with a flight deck and stern landing-craft compartment. MISINI’s 1:300 brick set forms a long layered hull with smaller island and mast assemblies. Allow for its roughly 86.7cm length and the supplied stand before starting this Challenging project.
US battleship models
Tamiya’s three Iowa-class battleships share 1:700 scale but represent different ships and periods. Missouri and Iowa offer WW2 configurations, while New Jersey depicts the post-1982 modernisation with missile launchers. Choose the represented fit as carefully as the ship’s name.
Best for a detailed WW2 battleship
Challenging · Plastic · 1:700
Waterline model · 38.65cm long
Missouri brings a WW2 battleship to a 1:700 naval collection. Tamiya’s fine anti-aircraft weapons, masts and floatplanes need patient handling, while the long hull needs a clear shelf area. The kit represents a wartime fit rather than the later missile-era ship.
Best for a 1944 battleship display
Challenging · Plastic · 1:700
Marianas configuration · Kingfisher floatplanes
Tamiya’s Iowa depicts the ship during the 1944 Marianas campaign, with its open bridge, wartime weapons and small Kingfisher aircraft. Fine superstructure, mast and anti-aircraft details make this a Challenging project. Choose the exact configuration before matching it with other ships.
Best for a missile-era battleship
Challenging · Plastic · 1:700
Tomahawk and Harpoon launchers · SH-60B
New Jersey’s post-1982 fit combines the battleship’s main guns with Tomahawk and Harpoon launchers and an SH-60B Seahawk helicopter. The lattice mast and small fittings need sustained precision. Choose it for a later Cold War display rather than a WW2 scene.
US military figures and dioramas
Airfix’s unpainted US Marines and infantry figures offer different painting and scene-building projects. Match scale, service branch, uniform and period before adding vehicles or scenery. A 1:32 figure set is larger than 1:35 armour figures; 1:76 figures form a much smaller scene.
Best for smaller-scale military scenes
Figure set · Plastic · 1:76
Unpainted figures · Amphibious subjects
Add US Marine figures to an appropriately scaled WW2 scene. Airfix’s set includes varied poses, weapons and an inflatable assault boat. The figures need preparation and painting rather than a full vehicle-style build; match their 1:76 scale with the surrounding models and scenery.
Best for larger figure displays
Figure set · Plastic · 1:32
14 unpainted figures · Combat poses
Choose these 1:32 infantry figures for a larger painting project or a matched diorama. The set provides 14 figures in varied poses. They are a different scale from 1:35 armour and 1:76 figure sets, so check proportions before combining them.
Choosing a scale for US military models
For the same subject, a 1:48 model is larger than a 1:72 model. Across different subjects, actual dimensions matter more: a small-scale carrier can be longer than a larger-scale tank. Match figures, vehicles and scenery before creating a shared scene.
| Scale | Subject | What to consider | Catalogue examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:72 | Aircraft | A common aircraft scale, with compact Mustangs and larger modern jets. Build difficulty varies: compare the exact kit and supplied format. | Airfix Mustang gift set / Revell F-22A / Tamiya F-35C |
| 1:48 | Aircraft | Larger than 1:72 for the same subject. A Mustang can be much shorter than a modern jet in this scale; check finished dimensions. | Tamiya P-51B / Italeri F-22A / Italeri F/A-18F |
| 1:35 | Armour | Useful for a detailed vehicle display with matched crew and scenery. Check that any figures are also 1:35 rather than 1:32. | Tamiya M36 |
| 1:56 | Tabletop vehicles | Often paired with 28mm gaming figures. Compare the intended miniature range and assembly method before planning a tabletop force. | Warlord Games M18 Hellcat |
| 1:30 | Brick-built armour | The Reobrix Sherman has a stated scale, but it does not match 1:35 plastic armour. Allow clearance for the turret and gun. | Reobrix M4A3E8 Sherman |
| 1:76 / 1:32 | Figures | These are different sizes. Choose the figure scale to match the vehicle, scenery and space available for painting and display. | Airfix US Marines, 1:76 / Airfix US Infantry, 1:32 |
| 1:700 | Battleships | A small ratio can still produce a long hull. Fine weapons and masts need careful handling; match each ship’s represented period. | Tamiya Missouri / Tamiya Iowa / Tamiya New Jersey |
| 1:720 / 1:1200 | Aircraft carriers | Check both the ratio and the real ship. The 1:720 George H.W. Bush is 44.7cm long, while Enterprise CV-6 is about 20.5cm at 1:1200. | Italeri George H.W. Bush / Revell Enterprise CV-6 |
| 1:300 / 1:305 | Ships and submarines | Similar ratios do not mean similar footprints: the Wasp brick ship is about 86.7cm long; the Nautilus kit is about 30cm. | MISINI USS Wasp, 1:300 / Revell Nautilus, 1:305 |
The Reobrix F-22, B-2 and SR-71 brick aircraft have no verified scale in the catalogue. Choose them for their construction and display size rather than assuming they match a plastic aircraft collection.
1:72 US military models
Compare an Easy two-aircraft gift set, an Intermediate Raptor and a Challenging F-35C. Their common scale does not make their construction identical: paint and supplies, weapons bays, clear parts and wing configurations all change the project.
Best for a starter aircraft set
Easy · Plastic · 1:72
Two aircraft · Paints, cement and brushes
Build the P-51D Mustang alongside its German Bf109F-4 opponent. Airfix’s gift set includes 61 parts across the two aircraft, plus basic finishing supplies. It uses conventional glue-and-paint assembly, so it is an Easy project rather than a QUICKBUILD push-fit model.
Best for a compact Raptor project
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:72
116 parts · Weapons-bay detail
Build a USAF stealth fighter with Revell’s 1:72 Raptor. Its cockpit, three weapons bays, undercarriage and external details give it several distinct assembly stages. The finished model is 26.4cm long with an 18.8cm wingspan.
Best for a carrier-capable F-35
Challenging · Plastic · 1:72
Folded or extended wingtips · Six markings
Choose the F-35C for its carrier-specific wings and undercarriage. Tamiya’s 1:72 kit offers folded or extended wingtips, an open or closed canopy and six marking options. Fine fittings and configuration choices support the catalogue’s Challenging build rating.
1:48 US military aircraft models
Choose a WW2 P-51B Mustang or a modern F-22A and F/A-18F. Tamiya and Italeri offer distinct airframes at the same scale. The Mustang is 20.5cm long, compared with 39.4cm for Italeri’s Raptor and 38.1cm for its Super Hornet.
Best for a larger Mustang kit
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:48
Earlier fuselage profile · Pilot and stores
The P-51B adds the earlier raised rear fuselage profile to a Mustang collection. Tamiya’s 1:48 kit includes a pilot, bombs, drop tanks and three marking options. Its 20.5cm length gives room for cockpit and exterior detail without the footprint of a large modern jet.
Best for a larger Raptor display
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:48
Three US decal options · 39.4cm long
Italeri’s 1:48 Raptor offers a larger alternative to the 1:72 Revell kit. The conventional plastic build has cockpit, intake and main airframe work, supported by colour instructions. Select one of the three US marking options and leave space for the 39.4cm fuselage.
Best for a two-seat naval fighter
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:48
Four US Navy decal options · 38.1cm long
Italeri’s two-seat F/A-18F offers US Navy special-colours markings at 1:48 scale. The cockpit, intakes and airframe joints need a planned build sequence; choose one of the four supplied decal options before painting. The special finish is applied by the builder.
1:700 US Navy models
Compare three Tamiya battleships at a shared scale. Missouri and Iowa suit wartime collections; New Jersey’s missile launchers and Seahawk helicopter reflect a later fit. Fine fittings make all three Challenging construction projects.
Best for a detailed WW2 battleship
Challenging · Plastic · 1:700
Waterline model · 38.65cm long
Missouri brings a WW2 battleship to a 1:700 naval collection. Tamiya’s fine anti-aircraft weapons, masts and floatplanes need patient handling, while the long hull needs a clear shelf area. The kit represents a wartime fit rather than the later missile-era ship.
Best for a 1944 battleship display
Challenging · Plastic · 1:700
Marianas configuration · Kingfisher floatplanes
Tamiya’s Iowa depicts the ship during the 1944 Marianas campaign, with its open bridge, wartime weapons and small Kingfisher aircraft. Fine superstructure, mast and anti-aircraft details make this a Challenging project. Choose the exact configuration before matching it with other ships.
Best for a missile-era battleship
Challenging · Plastic · 1:700
Tomahawk and Harpoon launchers · SH-60B
New Jersey’s post-1982 fit combines the battleship’s main guns with Tomahawk and Harpoon launchers and an SH-60B Seahawk helicopter. The lattice mast and small fittings need sustained precision. Choose it for a later Cold War display rather than a WW2 scene.
How to choose a US military model
Start with the subject and period, then compare the supplied format, construction method and display space. A familiar aircraft or ship name can cover several different variants.
Choose the subject and version
Compare the P-51B with a P-51D, or the two-seat F/A-18F with the single-seat F/A-18E. For ships, check the hull designation: Enterprise CV-6 and Enterprise CVN-65 are different aircraft carriers.
Pick the construction method
The Airfix Mustang gift set includes basic paints, cement and brushes. The Reobrix Sherman and brick aircraft use coloured no-glue construction. Oxford’s finished Mustang needs no airframe build or painting. Compare these formats before choosing a gift.
Match the build to your experience
Our five difficulty levels describe constructing the supplied model. Fine ship weapons, mast details and small aircraft fittings can need precision even at a compact scale. Finished die-cast models and simple figure sets have no construction rating; painting skill is a separate consideration.
Measure the completed display
The Tamiya F-35C is 21.8cm long, Tamiya Missouri is 38.65cm and the MISINI Wasp is about 86.7cm. Allow space for wings, gun barrels, masts and stands as well as the main body.
Compare recommended US military models
Compare the recommended models by era, scale, construction rating and a current new-model offer. Each price and Buy Now button use the same retailer listing. Open the product page for its full specification and other available offers.
| Model / brand | Era | Scale | Difficulty | Price | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airfix A50193 Mustang & Bf109F-4 | WW2 | 1:72 | Easy | £20.77 | |
| Tamiya 35390 M36 Tank Destroyer | WW2 | 1:35 | Intermediate | £38.88 | |
| Tamiya 31613 USS Missouri BB-63 | WW2 | 1:700 | Challenging | £31.50 | |
| Revell 03858 F-22A Raptor | Modern | 1:72 | Intermediate | £23.74 | |
| Italeri 2823 F/A-18F Super Hornet | Modern | 1:48 | Intermediate | £33.45 | |
| Tamiya 60794 F-35C Lightning II | Modern | 1:72 | Challenging | £36.00 | |
| Tamiya 61042 P-51B Mustang | WW2 | 1:48 | Intermediate | £24.01 | |
| Oxford Diecast AC126 P-51D Mustang | WW2 | 1:72 | Not applicable | £21.95 | |
| Reobrix 33020 F-22 Raptor | Modern | Not stated | Intermediate | £67.99 | |
| Reobrix 33038 B-2 Spirit | Modern | Not stated | Intermediate | £76.49 | |
| Reobrix 33041 SR-71 Blackbird | Cold War | Not stated | Intermediate | £79.04 | |
| Reobrix 77030 M4A3E8 Sherman | WW2 | 1:30 | Intermediate | £49.99 | |
| Warlord Games 402013004 M18 Hellcat | WW2 | 1:56 | Intermediate | £22.00 | |
| Revell 05824 USS Enterprise CV-6 | WW2 | 1:1200 | Intermediate | £10.53 | |
| Italeri 5534 USS George H.W. Bush | Modern | 1:720 | Intermediate | £20.50 | |
| MISINI M7024 USS Wasp LHD-1 | Modern | 1:300 | Challenging | £209.98 | |
| Tamiya 31616 USS Iowa BB-61 | WW2 | 1:700 | Challenging | £39.97 | |
| Tamiya 31614 USS New Jersey BB-62 | Cold War / 1982 refit | 1:700 | Challenging | £29.99 | |
| Airfix A00716V WWII US Marines | WW2 | 1:76 | Not applicable | £5.95 | |
| Airfix A02703V WWII US Infantry | WW2 | 1:32 | Not applicable | £10.95 | |
| Italeri 2822 F-22A Raptor | Modern | 1:48 | Intermediate | £27.49 |
US military models by era
Choose a kit’s represented version and markings rather than relying only on the broad aircraft or ship family. A design can remain in service through several periods with substantial changes.
Second World War
Mustang aircraft, the M36 and M18 Hellcat offer US wartime subjects. Missouri, Iowa and Enterprise CV-6 extend the selection to the US Navy. Match the kit’s configuration and markings with the year and theatre you want to represent.
Cold War subjects
The SR-71 Blackbird adds strategic reconnaissance, while USS Nautilus represents early nuclear-powered submarine development. New Jersey’s post-1982 fit belongs to a later Cold War naval display. Choose companion models from an appropriate period.
Modern US aircraft and ships
The F-22A, F-35C and F/A-18F provide distinct USAF and naval aviation subjects. George H.W. Bush CVN-77 and USS Wasp offer different modern ship roles. Check the represented configuration before arranging a combined display.
Browse all US military models
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Revell 05824 USS Enterprise CV-6 Aircraft Carrier 1:1200 Model Kit
Revell 03944 P-51D-5NA Mustang Early Version 1:32 Model Kit
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US military model FAQs
Does the range include kits and ready-built models?
Yes. The Airfix Mustang gift set, Tamiya M36 and Tamiya Missouri are construction projects. Oxford’s AC126 Mustang is a finished die-cast display model. Check the supplied format, Assembly Method and Painting Required fields before choosing.
Which US aircraft kit is suitable for a beginner?
The Airfix A50193 Mustang and Bf109F-4 gift set is rated Easy and includes basic paints, poly cement and brushes. It contains two conventional 1:72 plastic aircraft, with 31 and 30 parts respectively. It needs careful gluing and painting; it is not a push-fit set.
What is the difference between P-51B and P-51D Mustang models?
The Tamiya P-51B represents the earlier raised rear fuselage profile, while the Oxford P-51D depicts the later bubble-canopy variant. Scale and supplied format also differ: the Tamiya kit is 1:48 and the finished Oxford model is 1:72.
Should I choose an F-35A, F-35B or F-35C model?
Choose the aircraft variant before its scale. The F-35A uses conventional take-off and landing, the F-35B is the short take-off and vertical-landing version, and the F-35C is designed for aircraft-carrier operations with larger wings and folding wingtips. Tamiya 60794 represents the C variant in 1:72.
Are the M18 Hellcat and M36 tanks?
The M18 Hellcat and M36 are US tank destroyers with open-topped turrets. The M4A3E8 Sherman is a medium tank. Match the subject, role and period when planning an armour collection or tabletop force.
Can these 1:700 battleships be displayed as a WW2 fleet?
The Missouri and Iowa recommendations depict WW2 configurations. Tamiya’s New Jersey 31614 represents the post-1982 modernisation with missile launchers and a Seahawk helicopter. The shared scale does not mean the kits represent the same period.
Which USS Enterprise is featured?
The Revell 05824 Enterprise is CV-6, the WW2 aircraft carrier, at 1:1200 scale. It is a compact waterline kit with miniature aircraft. It should not be confused with the later nuclear-powered Enterprise CVN-65 or a science-fiction spacecraft with the same name.
Is USS Wasp a battleship?
No. MISINI’s USS Wasp LHD-1 represents a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship with a flight deck and landing-craft facilities. The 1:300 brick set has 5,220 pieces and an overall model length of about 86.7cm, so it needs considerably more space than the compact plastic carriers.
Is there a US submarine model in the range?
The Revell 05184 USS Nautilus is a 1:305 plastic kit of the early nuclear-powered submarine. It has 30 parts, an Easy build rating and a finished length of about 30cm. It is intended for a static display.
Will the US figure sets match a 1:35 vehicle?
The Airfix US Infantry set is 1:32, while the US Marines set is 1:76. Neither is the same scale as a 1:35 M36. Check the figures, equipment and scene proportions before combining them; the figures are supplied unpainted.
Do I need glue and paint?
The Airfix A50193 gift set includes basic supplies. Conventional Tamiya, Revell and Italeri plastic kits generally need separate cement and paints for the illustrated finish. Reobrix brick aircraft use coloured no-glue construction, while finished die-cast aircraft arrive painted. Verify the exact listing’s contents before buying.
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