Model Aircraft Size Guide

Today’s model aircraft are far more realistic and sophisticated than ever before. The sizes of these aircraft are as varied as the planes they are representing. Here are some examples.

Model Aircraft Size Guide: Revell B17G Flying Fortress

The Revell B17G Flying Fortress is a 1:48 scale model. It measures 21 x 15 x 11 inches and weighs 2.4 lbs. There are 148 parts in black and silver. The scale model includes detailed full interior framing, gun turrets and wheels.

The model includes a detailed nose turret, engine fronts and cowlings and seats. There are also meticulous instrument panels, cockpit, controls and seats.

The bomb bay and bomb racks are also reproduced. The B-17 Flying Fortress was one of the most formidable planes to be used in World War II. It was widely employed in Germany and Japan.

Model Aircraft Size Guide: Revell 1:48 Spitfire MKII

The Revell Spitfire MKII is a 1:48 scale model. The product measures 12 x 7.5 x 1.8 inches and weighs 14.4 ounces. There are 34 parts. They are molded in olive drab.

They come with raised panel lines. There are waterside decals that allow for two versions. The canopy may be opened or closed. The cockpit comes with precise panel instruments. Other features are the seat, stick rudder pedals and the bulkheads.

The Supermarine Spitfire was the premiere fight plane of the British R.A.F. during World War II. The Spitfire bore much of the defense vs. the Nazis during the Battle of Britain.

Model Aircraft Size Guide: Revell 1:48 F15E Strike Eagle

The Revell 1:48 F15E Strike Eagle measures 17.5 x 12.2 x 12 inches and weighs 1.5 pounds. There are 192 pieces. The model also has a meticulously detailed cockpit.

The model also comes with weighted tires. The boarding ladder, speed brake and afterburner are also faithfully reproduced. The Revell 1:48 F15E Strike Eagle comes with the LANTIRN targeting and navigation pods. The underwing fuel pods and armament are also included. The model also has Sidewinder missiles.

The Strike Eagle is one of the primary fighter planes of the U.S. military. It is also a very capable bomber plane that can handle different types of smart weapons.

Model Aircraft Size Guide: Corsair F4U-4

The Corsair F4U-4 is a 1:48 scale model. It measures 12 x 7.5 x 1.8 inches and weighs 14.4 ounces. The propeller can be rotated and the gear bay doors can open and shut. The landing gear is retractable and the tail hook is moveable. The cockpit is recreated
exhaustively.

There is also a pilot figure included. The pieces are molded in waterslide decals and set in light gray. The Corsair F4U-4 also has folding wings as well as optional armament. Also included in the package are 3 external drop tanks and two 1000 lb bombs. There are also eight underwing rockets for the aircraft.

The model aircraft size guide is intended to give you an idea of the different models available. The rule is that the more detailed the aircraft is, the larger it will be.