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This is where we'll announce the most recent additions to our Web site and all the latest news from our suppliers. If you've visited us before and want to know what's changed, take a look here first.

January 30, 2012

We received a shipment of new sheets from Begemot this week:

BEG 72046 MiG-31 Part 2

BEG 48026 Russian Air Force Insignia 2010

New in stock from NeOmega:

NECV 72007 Hawk 200 conversion kit for Airfix Hawk 100 ($33)

 

January 18, 2012

New from AirDoc at a special US dollar price!

1. Fox Two! Details & Markings – Aircraft References for Enthusiasts No. 01

Panavia Tornado IDS/ECR (Luftwaffe) in the 21st Century (FT 001: $38)

Sized A4 landscape, Softcover, English and German text, 208 pages of content, full colour, over 750 images, 1/48 scale drawings

Author: Andreas Klein and Christian Gerard

ISBN: 978-3-935687-17-1 

"This walk around details the current status of the Panavia Tornado IDS in Luftwaffe service. In the book the reader will find a 5000 word introductionary text, describing the development and the most recent technical changes to the swing wing fighter-bomber. This is followed by 40 pages of action photographs divided by units. Over 140 pages are dedicated to the modeler and contain images and technical descriptions of the following:

- radar

- cockpits

- landing gear

- engines

- most recent armament

- fuselage details

- camouflage schemes

- 1/48 scale drawings

etc.

 

We are especially proud of the fact that we were able to provide the only correct scale drawings ever published in 1/48. These drawings are based on dimensions taken from Tornado IDS 44+97, an aircraft of Aufklärungsgeschwader 51 'Immelmann', which had a landing accident at Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan in 2010. The aircraft is now on display at Deutsche Museum/Flugwerft Oberschleißheim near Munich and accurate measurements were taken to scale on November 3, 2011. During this process it was found out that the overall length of the Tornado, including pitot tube, is 17.23m. This data was confirmed by technical staff of JaboG 33 and the Luftwaffe Public relations Office and therefore contradicts all previously published data, including the official PANAVIA website, which incorrectly states the length of the Tornado IDS/GR.4 to be 16.72m.

This is an absolute must have for the "Tonka, Toni, Klappdrachen" or simply Tornado fan."

December 10, 2011

Now in stock from Harpia Publishing

African MiGs Volume 2 - Madagascar to Zimbabwe (HPA 008: $69)

Finally, a quick status update on the popular Komplekt Zip Su-24 upgrade sets. We currently have the rear fuselage section in stock (KZ 48006). The nose section (KZ 48005) and the intakes (KZ 48007) are sold out, but a new shipment (we have acquired KZ's entire production of these sets) left Russia on December 8. Such shipments can take anywhere from 5 days to 5 weeks; this time we're keeping our fingers crossed for the former outcome! As a result, we are again accepting pre-orders.

Fox Models Update: Our Il-14M shipment will finally depart Siberia on December 13. The manufacturer decided to retool the wings of the aircraft. We suspect this means that we will now be in a position to dispatch pre-orders to our customers in January. Thank you in advance for your patience.

November 21, 2011

It's time to welcome yet another new kit manufacturer from the Russian Federation!

RB 48001 Hawker Beechcraft B200 KingAir ($107)

You can find out more about this exciting release here. Our first shipment of this kit is now in stock.

Finally, we've had some typical pre-holiday season teething problems with the pre-order items listed immediately below. Our first Komplekt Zip Su-24M nose section shipment has been stuck in Moscow awaiting Customs release since October 26. Two of the three new Harpia titles are now in stock, but the 'African MiGs 2' shipment seems to have gone AWOL at JFK for the last two weeks. Finally, Fox Models decided to rework the wing sections of their new Il-14M kit, and our first shipment is now due to leave Siberia this week. We thank our many loyal customers for their patience in getting these unique new products delivered to them in a timely manner.

October 24, 2011

The entire stock of the KZ 48005, the Su-24M forward fuselage and canopy correction kit, which is en route to us from Russia, has sold out on pre-order. We are hoping that a second batch will be arriving in December. Watch this space for more news over the coming weeks.

 

October 22, 2011

We have updated the site with some items which will be arriving in stock in December. These items are now available for pre-order.

Coming soon from a new Russian company, Fox Models, is a 1/72 scale Il-14M kit.

Our next Komplekt Zip shipment is en route from Russia to New York with a couple of new items:

It should be noted that the KZ 48005 will only be available in very limited quantities for the time being, due to the complexities of the set's manufacture.

Finally, Harpia Publishing's three new volumes will be published soon:

Arab MiGs Volume 2 - Supersonic Fighters 1958 - 1967 (HPA 009: $69) NOW IN STOCK

Fall of the Flying Dragon - South Vietnamese Air Force 1973-75 (HPA 010: $69) NOW IN STOCK

We'll also be unveiling yet another new kit line in November. More details in the next couple of updates...

September 23, 2011

We have just released some interesting new colors from AKAN

  AKAN 47323 Soviet/Russian Carrier Aviation (Yak-36/38/41M)

Also available now is AKAN 73122, which is the 1947 variant of 4 BO Dark Green. 4 BO was a highly unusual paint spec. in Soviet industry. It was unique due to the fact that Gosplan provided factories with two differently tinged green paint swatches, stipulating that 4 BO should be shaded between the two (no darker than one swatch, no lighter than the other).

Here's a nice picture of former Yakovlev OKB Yak-38 (now part of Zadorozhny Collection) in the overall gray scheme (AKAN 73155).

September 17, 2011

More new stock in this week.

From Begemot:

BEG 144002 Northrop B-2A Spirit $14.99

From NeOmega:

NECP 72022 Tu-22m2/3 cockpit set $35.00

 

September 5, 2011

Back in stock:

Yak-9U (product code SB 48001: $99)

Also, we can now reveal exclusively that SB's next 1/48 scale resin kit will be the Lavochkin La-15 (the more aesthetically pleasing competitor of the MiG-15!). Expect a Q2, 2012 release.

August 27, 2001

We're back from Moscow with lots of goodies! Here's a quick run-down on what's new before we lose power, thanks to Hurricane Irene...

Four new Linden Hill Decals sets are now shipping:

LHD 48027 Brothers in Arms 3: Warsaw Pact MiG-21MFs (also ships as LHD 48027XL with full Russian stencil sheet)

LHD 32011/48024/72024 The Rook - Global Su-25s Part 1 (shipping in 1/32, 1/48 and 1/72 scales)

From Begemot we have a massive new I-16 decal sheet in three scales; 1/72, 1/48 and, yes, a limited edition 1/32 scale sheet is also now available:

BEG 48021/72043/32007

August 9, 2011

Two more new AKAN colors, this time for VVS camouflage schemes in Central Asia, the Afghan theater, and beyond:

AKAN 73025 Golden Brown for VVS USSR 1960s through Afghan campaign camouflage on Su-17/25; MiG- 21/23/27; early MiG-29s in Central Asia 4.00
AKAN 73026 Dark Brown for VVS USSR 1960s through Afghan campaign camouflage on Su-17/25; MiG- 21/23/27; early MiG-29s in Central Asia 4.00

August 7, 2011

More new colors in stock from AKAN, including two new six-packs:

AKAN 47320 Su-25 (post-2000 overhauls)

AKAN 47321 Su-27 'Russian Knights'

Also now available are two new Ukrainian Air Force regimental patches:

N24 - 299th BRTA 'Attack Aviation' (Su-25) $13

N25 - 204th 'Sevastopolsky' Fighter Aviation Brigade (MiG-29) $16

July 10, 2011

The Snow Leopards finally break cover!

New from Linden Hill Decals. It took over two years to get this set perfect, and we're very proud of the result. We are indebted to both our incredibly resourceful LHD Central Asian Team and the 604th Air Base at Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan for their help in enabling us to finally do justice in decal form to this most elusive of Flanker/Flogger fighter regiments.

We are also grateful to our friends at AKAN for their help in determining color matches for all paint schemes. All color call-outs in the instructions refer to equivalent AKAN paint matches.

This limited edition set is available now in 1/32, 1/48 and 1/72 scales, and comes with a six-page 4C booklet containing lots more detailed photos of the Snow Leopards.

LHD 32008: $21.99

LHD 48023: $20.99

LHD 72023: $18.99

 

 

June 28, 2011

We've just taken delivery of a shipment of new and restock items from Vector.

Here are the new items:

 VDS 48050 FW 190A-3/4 wheel wells $13.99

VDS 48049 Hs 123A/B cockpit $15.99

VDS 48048 FW 190A-5/8 wheel wells $13.99

 VDS 48047 F4U-1/1A/1D  detailed cowl & flaps $11.99

VDS 48046 Henschel Hs 123A/B exterior $19.99

 

June 27, 2011

AKAN SIX-PACKS ARE BACK!

We are delighted to announce that AKAN's range of six-pack paint packages has been restocked. Note that, as the 7XXXX water-based acrylic range range expands, the contents of some of the older sets have been changed.

We are also listing some very interesting new paints in the range and also some new releases due over the summer. With AKAN's new  paints and Linden Hill Decals's forthcoming Su-27, MiG-27, Su-25 and MiG-21 decal releases, you've never had it so good if you build Soviet/Russian aircraft!

Here are the new six-pack releases:

 

June 11, 2011

New decals sheets have arrived from Lift Here!, including a 1/48 scale sheet covering Yugoslav MiG-21R/M/MFs for the Eduard kit:

410-LH 1/48 Fishbed J Yugoslav MiG-21R/M/MF $13.99

308-LH 1/32 Fulcrums Yugoslav,Serbian AF MiG-29s $13.99

771-LH 1/72 'Spec-Ops' Serbian State Security Helicopters $13.99

769-LH 1/72 "Eagles II' Yugoslav-Romanian Strike Fighters $13.99

768-LH 1/72 'Ol' Knights' Serbian Fulcrums $11.99

764-LH 1/72 C-47/DO-28 $13.99

May 14, 2011

Here's a quick preview of our forthcoming MiG-21MF decal set, designed for the new Eduard kit. It should be released at the end of June:

 

May 7, 2011

We appear finally to have solved our logistical problems in getting AKAN paints out of Russia. As a result, we can now issue the following press release

Linden Hill Imports is proud to announce the conclusion of a strategic partnership agreement with AKAN. Linden Hill Ltd. now handles distribution of AKAN paints outside the territory of the former USSR, while AKAN becomes the exclusive distributor of Linden Hill Decals in the Russian Federation.

AKAN's paints are now progressively being relabeled in English for export. We have also decided to cease the sale the six-bottle combination packs. The packaging was too unwieldy (and expensive) to ship from Russia. All colors available in the combination packs will now be available individually.

Our new shipment includes a number of new colors for Soviet aircraft. These include two hues of Emerald Green (cockpit interior for MiG-22/23/25/27/31, first series MiG-29, Mi-8/24).

The new colors illustrated below are matched to factory swatches for VVS and PVO camouflage schemes the 1970s, 80s and 90s, as sported by such aircraft as the Su-25; Su-17/22m; MiG- 21SM/MT/SМТ /bis; MiG-23M/ML/ MLD / P / BN; MiG-25RB/RBV; MiG-27.

 

April 30, 2011

Now on sale from Linden Hill Decals:

April 9, 2011

Begemot's Su-24 family decals 1/48 scale iteration has finally arrived.

BEG 48019 Su-24/M/MK/MR/MP ($25.99)

We have also updated our Linden Hill Decals page with a couple of future releases. Our Su-25 and Kazakh Flanker sheets have arrived back from the printer. Now onto the instruction booklets...

February 26, 2011

Finally on sale!

LHD 32012 'Brothers in Arms 2 - MiG-23ML, MLA, MLD & P variants' ($21.99)

Click here for a full preview of the set

Also now in stock from Airdoc Books:

Junkers Ju-87 Stuka - D Variants (ADC009: $24)

February 15, 2011

We have lots of new non-LHD stock to list.

From Lift Here! Models

LHM011 African Soko G-2A-E Galeb ($54.99)

This new resin  kit consists of a relatively simple, but accurate, resin 1/72 scale Galeb kit and decals for Egypt, Libya and Zambia. This is an extremely limited release kit. We will not be able to restock.

From Begemot:

BEG 72042 Sukhoi T-50-1 PAK-FA ($12.99)

BEG 72040 Su-24/M/MK/MR/MP ($22.99)

BEG 72030/48018 Kamov Ka-50/52 ($18.99)

BEG 144001 Tupolev Tu-160 ($15.99)

January 24, 2011

We have lots of new kits/sets in stock.

From Whirlybird we have a number of new conversion kits, plus some new detail sets in 1/72 and 1/32:

WBA 72066 S-61N 'Schreiner/CHC' ($69.99)

WBA 72069 S-61N 'Bristows/UN' ($69.99)

Whirlybird's 1/32 E.E. Lightning T.5 conversion kits for the Trumpeter Lightning F.1A/F.3 kit are due in February.

From NeOmega:

Yak-23 'Flora' (NECK 48007: $115)

Scale Bureau's excellent 1/48 scale La-9 and La-11 kits have finally arrived:

Lavochkin La-9 (product code SB 48003: US$115)

Lavochkin La-11 (product code SB 48004: US$115)

November 21, 2010

We now have the three excellent new books in stock from Harpia Publishing. Linden Hill Imports is the exclusive North American sales agent for Harpia Publishing.

IRIAF 2010 - The Modern Iranian Air Force (HPA 007: $59)

"This richly illustrated book describes the current organisation and equipment of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF). Drawing on a wide range of digital photographs, IRIAF 2010 presents all types of combat, transport and training aircraft, as well as helicopters, currently operated by the IRIAF, many of which are supported by captions detailing individual aircraft histories. Following a summary of the air force’s development since its early days in the 1920s, the centrepiece of this volume are 12 chapters that cover all major IRIAF bases and flying units stationed there, as well as a summary of the order of battle, in which all units are also represented in the form of patches worn by their pilots. Covering an often under-reported and misinterpreted topic, and one that is directly influential in the current standoff between Iran, the US and Israel, this book is a unique reference source for scholar and enthusiast alike."

Latin American Mirages - Mirage III/5/F.1/2000 in Service with South American Air Arms (HPA 006: $69)

"For more than four decades, different versions of the classic Dassault Mirage fighter have served as some of the most potent combat aircraft in Latin America. Equipping the air forces of seven South American nations in significant quantities, the delta-winged jets have seen action in various different wars and internal conflicts, and they continue to fulfil their mission with a number of operators. This book tells the story of all the members of the Mirage family in service with Latin American air arms, with individual histories of the air arms and their constituent units that have operated the Dassault-designed fighter, as well as its Israeli and South African derivatives. The volume provides a comprehensive collection of colour photographs and profile artworks that cover all the variants, plus maps, and tables that illustrate the individual stories of all the aircraft, their units and their various weapons."

African MiGs Volume 1 - Angola to Ivory Coast (HPA 005: $69)

"This second, expanded and fully revised edition of the groundbreaking book African MiGs examines the role and deployment history of MiG- and Sukhoi-designed fighters — as well as their Chinese derivatives — in no fewer than 23 air forces in Sub-Saharan Africa. This first volume, covering 12 air arms from Angola to Ivory Coast, will be followed by a second volume in 2011. In order to ensure precise documentation of every airframe delivered to and operated by the various air forces, special attention is given to illustrations as well as extensive tables of known serial numbers and attrition. The new volume is updated with much exclusive information, photographs and artworks. As such, it provides the most comprehensive and reliable source on the background of each of the features air forces, their organisation and unit designations, deliveries of fighters built by MiG, Sukhoi, Chengdu and Shenyang, camouflage, markings and combat deployment."

November 1, 2010

We have posted previews for our next round of Linden Hill Decals releases. These will be LHD 32012 'Brothers in Arms - Cold War Finale MiG-23MLs', LHD 48021 'Post-Soviet Air Forces: Azerbaijan' and LHD 72021 'Post-Soviet Air Forces: Azerbaijan'. The sheets are being printed now and the sets should be released in December 2010.

We have three excellent new books due in stock from Harpia Publishing in the next two weeks. We are now accepting pre-orders.

Linden Hill Imports is the exclusive North American sales agent for Harpia Publishing.

Also now in stock from Zvezda is the excellent new 1/72 scale Mi-24V/VP kit.

Mil Mi-24V/VP (ZVEZ 7293: $29)

Don't forget that Linden Hill Decals produces a number of decal sheets with which to adorn this kit:

LHD 72006 Bush War Hinds #1

LHD 72012 Bush War Hinds #2'

LHD 72013 Mi-24 stencils

LHD 72017 Post-Soviet Air Forces - Armenia

LHD 72018 Post Soviet Air Forces - Georgia

LHD 72021 Post-Soviet Air Forces - Azerbaijan (coming soon)

October 17, 2010

Now in stock from Begemot, a massive 1/32 MiG-29 sheet. It features decal options for the MiG-29 9-12, UB and the 9-13(use Zactomodels conversion kit to upgrade the Revell MiG-29 to a 9-13).

 BEG 32003 MiG-29 9-12, 9-13, UB ($24.99)

September 21, 2010

New Linden Hill Decals sets LHD 48022 and 72022, 'Post-Soviet Air Forces - Turkmenistan', will begin shipping later this week, and are now available for pre-order.

The set features an incredible array of unique marking options  for a wide variety of Russian combat aircraft in service with the Air Force and Air Defence Force of Turkmenistan (AF/ADF TM). We were very fortunate to be provided with so much photographic documentation from this secretive and strategically vital Central Asian country. The instruction booklet includes a detailed history of the AF/ADF TM, and lots of detailed photographs. Our extensive research of the AF/ADF TM unearthed three distinct types of insignia applied to its combat inventory. All three are included on the decal sheet. LHD 48022 and 72022 retail at US$17.99 each

September 12, 2010

New decal releases from Begemot:

BEG 72038 Kamov Ka-27/28/29/31/32 ($18.99)

BEG 48012/72032 MiG-29 Part 1 ($22.99/$20.99)

BEG 35001 Mil Mi-8/17 stencils ($11.99)

Linden Hill Decals's new 1/72 and 1/48 Turkmenistan sheets should be released later this week.

August 29, 2010

New Linden Hill Decals releases are now shipping:

August 17, 2010

We're back and preparing for a number of imminent new product announcements.

In the meantime, we returned from the UK with a sizeable restock from Whirlybird. Here is a selection of some of their rare kits, which are now back in stock, along with a couple of new items:WBA 72039 L.A. County Sheriff's Dept. Sea King Conversion

WBA 72040 Boeing Model 234 Civil Chinook Conversion

WBA 72010 Detail set for Heller Alouette III

ALL THE NEW LIFT HERE MODELS KITS ARE NOW IN STOCK!

July 12, 2010

Linden Hill Decals News.

Today we sent four new decal sets to the printers for release in the second half of August. These are LHD 48022 and 72022 'Post-Soviet Air Forces - Turkmenistan', LHD 32009 'Brothers in Arms Part 1 - Warsaw Pact MiG-23Ms and MFs 1976-1990' and finally LHD 32010 'Non-Aligned Floggers Part 1 - early Arab MiG-23s'. Click on the links for exclusive previews.

July 1, 2010

Now in stock from Vector:

1/48 scale Bf-109F-2 correction/conversion sets for the new Zvezda kit

VDS 48040 Conversion set for Galland's specially armed W.Nr.6711 ($12.99)

Vector's excellent 1/48 scale decal sheet (printed by Begemot) for the Hs-126 (VDD 48001) is also in stock at $10.99

Also in stock are new sets to enhance the recently released Zvezda La-5 and La-5FN kits.

We also now have in stock a new range of extremely limited edition enhanced 1/72 scale kits (and one conversion kit) from Serbia with very eclectic decal options. Please see our new Lift Here Models page for more details:

LHM002/3/4/5 MiG-21US/UM ($39.00)

June 5, 2010

Kazan is back!

We just received a limited restock on some of this company's most popular offerings, including the Su-27 and MiG-29 R-27 missile sets. Stocks are very limited and it is highly unlikely we will be receiving any more of these sets in the foreseeable future...

Also due in stock soon is Lift Here's first full kit:

We have also posted details of our forthcoming new Linden Hill Decals sets. These will be followed shortly after by some 1/32 sheets for the Trumpeter MiG-23MF (see below)

May 21, 2010

Now in stock: the new Trumpeter 1/32 scale MiG-23MF kit.

TSM 3209 MiG-23MF ($125)

I can't comment on the CSSR decals for the above kit, but the East German NVA markings for Red 564 are incorrect! The red tactical numbers are too small and of the wrong design. The national markings represent those applied to NVA after 1984 (type F1); MiG-23MF '564' was withdrawn from service in 1983 and wore the old stencil-style markings (type E). Also, 564 never carried the JG-9 badge on the tail. This was applied to NVA MiG-23MLs and UMs just prior to disbandment. If you want to build an East German MiG-23MF, luckily for for you TOM comes to the rescue. We'll have more news on other MiG-23MF decals soon. Watch this space.

April 15, 2010

This week we received a large restock on AKAN paints, including a number of new colors. We are also now carrying AKAN's own-brand primers, varnishes and 'Aqua' glue for clear parts.

March 29, 2010

Now in stock:

MiG-29SMT Fighter 'Type 9-19' (Product code MIG29SMT: $59.99)

This is an exciting new limited edition book from Mig-29 expert Anton Pavlov. It is a walkaround-type photo-album dedicated to the MiG-29 SMTs of the Russian Air Force's 14th GvIAP, based at Kursk. 42 pages, soft cover with Russian and English photo captions. We have been able to secure only twenty copies of this book from the author, and will not be able to restock.

Superb new books now available from Harpia:

Silver Wings - Serving & Protecting Croatia (HPA  004: $74.99)
 

"This top quality hardback photo monograph features in six chapters the activities of the today's Croatian Air Force: Defenders, Firefighters, Transport Elements, Training Elements, Wings of Storm and Maintenance Elements. After a brief introduction on the history of Croatia Air Force from 1991 until 2009, the book features in large format and rich detail pictures of the life, work and action of the men and women serving and protecting Croatia. It covers not only the different aircraft in service, but also the men and women flying and maintaining it. The world-famous Japanese aviation photographer Katsuhiko Tokunaga covers the activities of today's Croatian Air Force in his well known and distinctive, nearly artistic style. Three appendices list the picture captions, the technical data of all aircraft in service with artworks by Ugo Crisponi and the current order of battle with all the unit's as well as cadet’s insignia."

Enjoy a Flash preview of Silver Wings by clicking here
 

 Latin American Fighters - A History of Fighter Jets in Service with Latin American Air Arms (HPA 003: $54)

"This book for the first time describes the military fighter jet aviation in Latin America. It covers the eventful history of fighter jets in 17 countries ranging from Mexico in the north down to Argentina in the south. Each country is covered type by type in chronological order. Information on each type is being provided related to purchase, squadron service, losses, upgrades and service history. Each type ends with a table covering the number of delivered aircraft, different types and subtypes, delivery dates and known serial numbers. Each of the over 100 aircraft types mentioned could be covered with at least one picture. An appendix lists the existing plastic scale model kits in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scale as wells as decal sheets in regards to the 17 Latin American air forces featured in the book."

Enjoy a Flash preview of Latin America Fighters by clicking here

Arab MiGs Vol. 1 - The MiG-15 and MiG-17 in Service with the Air Forces of Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Morocco and Syria (HPA 002: $54)
 

"Starting in 1955, and for the following 20 years, MiG-15 and MiG-17 formed the backbone of several Arab air forces. They played a prominent role in four major wars and dozens of minor incidents. Covering the first decade of this period, this study - Arab MiGs, Volume 1, the first in a series of publications - provides a unique and previously unavailable insight into the service history of both types with five Arab air forces. Even more so, it tells the story of people that flew MiG-15s and MiG-17s in Algeria, Egypt, Iraq and Syria. Several of whom became dominant political figures in most recent history of these countries. The reason why Arab countries began purchasing MiGs and thus became embroiled in the Cold War is approached and discussed from an entirely new and original - Arab - point of view. Details about combat operations during three major wars between Arabs and Israel, as well as the war in Yemen of the 1960s, are reconstructed on basis of primary evidence, foremost in form of original documents and participants' recollections. Aircraft colours, unit insignia, serial- and construction numbers are described in an unprecedented detail. Over 200 photos, colour artworks, maps and tables illustrate the story of aircraft and their crews, but also many air combats that became highly influential for the future of aerial warfare and fates of several nations."

Enjoy a Flash preview of Arab MiGs Volume 1 by clicking here

January 31, 2010

We have a number of new products in stock from Alleycat and Alleycat Decals:

New in from NeOmega is a 1/48 scale Saab Viggen SK37 two-seater conversion set for the ESCI/Airfix kit.

January 11, 2010

Now in stock:

The first title of another new AirDoc series; 'Famous Aircraft of the USAF and USANG'

LTV A-7D/K Corsair II - The SLUF in USAF and USANG Service 1968 – 1993 (USAF001 - $39.99)

Sized A4, softcover, with 136 pages of content, about 300 colour photographs, bilingual English and German text and captions, unit insignia, 40 4C profiles.

December 12, 2009

Now in stock. The first two books in a new AirDoc series:

The Ultimate F-4 Phantom II Collection

Israeli Phantoms – The Kurnass in IDF/AF Service 1989 until Today (ADF-4/2 - $55)

Sized A4, hardcover, with 160 pages of content, about 350 hitherto unpublished b/w and 4C photographs, full English text and captions, unit insignia, 40 4C profiles, 26 b/w line drawings in 1/87 scale, including two four-views of used camouflage schemes.

December 8, 2009

It's Backfire week at Linden Hill! We now have the full essential mix of aftermarket product to enhance the appearance of the Trumpeter Tu-22m2 and -m3 kits. In addition to the Equipage Tu-22m wheel set, we also now have the NeOmega KT-1M ejector seat set (four seats) (NOW SOLD OUT: JAN. 2010) and the Authentic Tu-22m2/3 decal set (see below) in stock.

We have uploaded a major restock from Authentic Decals, including a number of new sheets.

November 12, 2009

We have an excellent new Russian book in stock:

'Collected History of the 32nd Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment (GvIAP), Part II' (product code GVIAP32: $50)

 

Hardback, 224 pages. Russian text with many rare b/w photos. Sergey Isaev's book was published in a limited edition of 500 copies; we have the last nine copies. It is dedicated to the 32nd GvIAP, once commanded by Vasily Stalin, in the modern era, i.e from 1968 until its disbanding in 1990. It covers mostly the Regiment's time spent flying the MiG-23 at Shatalovo AB, and includes its pilots' service in Afghanistan during the late 1980s.

November 9, 2009

We just received a restock from Vector, including three new 1/32 scale radial engines (Bristol Pegasus, R-1340, Bristol Mercury).

New from NeOmega are some 1/72 scale correction sets for the ICM/Airfix Su-27, and restocks on a number 1/48 scale cockpit sets, including the MiG-17F and Jaguar GR3.

November 1, 2009

It took us a while to catalog them, but we're now listing two exciting new product lines. First up is the Ukrainian resin/ photo-etch producer Armory with a number of new 1/72 scale missile sets, and their TZ-22 heavy airfield refueller kit; the perfect diorama companion for a Trumpeter Tu-22m.

TZ-22 Heavy Airfield Refueller full kit (ARM 72301a: $83.00 )

Our second new line took a lot work to import, but we've finally done it.

The fabled AKAN line of water-based acrylic paints for Soviet and Russian aircraft is now available for the first time in North America through Linden Hill Imports. You can find a full list of our stocks here.

The paints are either sold individually in 15 ml. plastic bottles or in six-bottle combination packs.

We have a new book in stock:

'Strizhi - Swifts' by Anton Pavlov (Product code: Strizhi: $12.99)

A great new booklet from the author of the ultimate Russian-language book on the MiG-29 9-12 (see below). 40 pages of dual Russian/English text on the famous VVS aerobatics team, featuring many color photos, team biographies, and detailed diagrams of team maneuvers. The book also features a short biography of the late commander of the 237th Aircraft Demonstration Center at Kubinka AB, Colonel Igor Tkachenko, who tragically was killed on August 16, 2009, while rehearsing with the Russian Knights team for the MAKS air show.

Our Linden Hill Decals 'Strizhi' decal sets are still available in 1/48 and 1/72 scales.

August 27, 2009

We're back from Russia with a load of new stuff. The Web site will be updated progressively over the next week or so with new product news. First up are the long-awaited P-61 resin clear canopies for the Revell/Monogram kit from Vector. Scale Bureau has reissued its Yak-9U kit with a revised instruction sheet, some new parts and an additional multinational decal sheet for the Yak-9P. We'll upload images for these new sets as soon as we have time. We're making clearing the backlog of orders placed during our absence a priority.

May 11, 2009

We now have two excellent new books in stock authored by our old friend and Hungarian Air Force Flight Surgeon, Dr. Istvan Toperczer. Both books feature an incredible selection of Istvan's superlative air-to-air photography.

'Sky-Colour-Space' (Product code TO 003: $45)

Hard cover, 176 pages, Bilingual English and Hungarian text. This is a richly illustrated coffee table book celebrating the Hungarian Air Force's 10 years as NATO member. Virtually every page of the book features Istvan's stunning photography (see below)

 

'Rotary Winged Hussars' (Product code TO 002: $39)

Hard cover, 160 pages, Bilingual English and Hungarian text. Another richly illustrated photo-album, this time featuring the Hungarian Air Force's helicopter force of Mi-24s and Mi-17s

Please note that Linden Hill Decals sheet LHD 32002 is now sold out and out of print.

April 11, 2009

We're back from a great Mosquitocon Show last week. Many thanks as ever to Big Bill and all the IPMS Jersey Boys for their great hospitality!

We have lots of new stuff to announce. First of all, Anton Pavlov's excellent MiG-29 9-12 book is now on general sale:

The MiG-29 Fighter in Frontline Service - History, Markings and Color Scheme (MIG291: $75)

This superb newly published 224-page Russian-language book charts the service history of the MiG-29 9-12 (Fulcrum A) in the USSR, Russia and other CIS countries. It is profusely illustrated with many hitherto unpublished photos of the 9-12 in VVS service, many coming from the archives of MiG-29 pilots themselves, and including many new details of special regimental markings in the 1980s and 90s. The book also contains no less than 51 pages of 4C profiles and top-views. It took MiG-29 guru Anton Pavlov and his co-author Sergey Voylokov two years to complete the book, and the TLC expended on the book really shows. The 1,000 print run is selling fast in Russia and we have been very lucky to obtain a shipment. This book will not be around forever...

Also now in stock from Aerolit:

(Aerolit 007: $28) 'Celestial Warriors - Air Accidents and Pilots' Graves of the Soviet Forces in Germany'

Hardback, 108 pages, German text, 100 photos and illustrations. "The files related air accidents of the GSFG during the Cold War gather dust somewhere in Russian State archives, and regrettably no Russian historian has yet seen fit research this topic. 'Celestial Warriors' documents for the first time an oppressive legacy left behind by the Soviet Armed Forces on the former territory of the GDR. Eyewitnesses and Historians were interviewed, newspaper reports researched and Graves and memorials examined. "Celestial Warriors' presents the results of this extensive research in concise form. While many individual stories have yet to be uncovered, some facts have become clear. During the Cold War the Soviet Armed Forces suffered a considerable number of aerial catastrophes. Were theses accidents the result of poor training, human error or technological failings? Propaganda and obfuscation have made the truth even harder to find. This book's listing of catastrophes together with the names of those involved finally give the victims a human face. Don't forget them! 'Celestial Warriors' sheds light on a dark chapter of Soviet Russian history on German soil."

March 5, 2009

This new set includes marking options for five Russian Su-27UBs, one Su-30 and four Kazakh Flankers (three UBs and one bonus single-seater). Included among the Russian UBs are three Arctic Flankers, appearing for the first time in 1/32 scale.

January 14, 2009

August 14, 2008

'IRAQI FIGHTERS - 1953-2003: Camouflage & Markings' (HPA 001: $49.90)


Authors:   Brig. Gen. Ahmad SADIK & Tom COOPER

Publisher Harpia Publishing

Summary:
This book provides an exclusive insight into the service history of 13 fighter jet types  - from Vampires and Hunters to MiG-29s and Su-24s -
which served with Royal Iraqi Air Force (RIrAF) and Iraqi Air Force (IrAF) between 1953 and 2003.
 
Serious investigative research, including exclusive primary evidence gathered by the authors both inside and outside Iraq,  has generated a level of
detail and color of unmatched degree in any previous publications about any Arab air force.

The result is a detailed history not only of RIrAF and IrAF markings, serials and camouflage patterns, but also the history of every Iraqi fighter
squadron, their equipment over the time period in question, as well as unit and various special insignias.

Richly illustrated with photographs and artwork, the book provides details about a number of air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons, many put
to the ultimate test only by the Iraqi air force. A list of original names for air bases used by IrAF is also included.

* 156 pages

* 44 black & white photos

* 96 color photos

* 67 artworks

* size 20 x 28 cm

* softcover
 

Out now:

 

LHR 72006 and 48006. Mil Mi-24RKhR NBC Sampling Variant Conversion Kit.

These sets have been produced exclusively for Linden Hill by the Heliborne studio in Moscow. The detail  has to be seen to be believed! LHR 48006 costs $25 and LHR 72006 $17.

Mi-24RkhR decals also available from Linden Hill:

LHD 48012 and 72012 feature decal options for 2 Mi-24RKhRs

We are delighted to be cooperating with the Ukrainian Air Force Command and Aviastyle, the official heraldic laboratory of the Air Force of Ukraine in offering all their official patches and pennants. Please visit our new Ukrainian Air Force page.

 

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