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Discover rare and obscure 1/48 scale prop aircraft models from Planet Models, specializing in limited-production subjects and lesser-known aircraft from aviation history. This collection features unique kits including the Westland Welkin high-altitude fighter, Arado Ar 396 trainer, DH.85 Leopard Moth civilian aircraft, and other fascinating subjects rarely available from mainstream manufacturers. Each Planet Models kit delivers detailed resin and multimedia components designed for experienced modelers seeking distinctive additions to their collections. Whether researching obscure wartime prototypes or exploring civilian aviation history, these specialty kits offer authentic representations of aircraft that shaped aviation development. Explore exceptional rare aircraft subjects from Planet Models.
Planet Models has established a distinguished reputation among serious aviation modelers for producing kits of rare, obscure, and historically significant aircraft that mainstream manufacturers overlook. This collection showcases their 1/48 scale propeller-driven aircraft offerings, featuring limited-production subjects, experimental prototypes, regional variants, and civilian aircraft that played important but often forgotten roles in aviation history. These specialty kits typically combine resin components, photoetched metal details, and clear parts to deliver accurate representations of aircraft for which reference materials and documentation are often scarce. Planet Models serves the dedicated enthusiast who values historical depth and seeks to build collections that extend beyond the familiar subjects dominating most model catalogs.
The Westland Welkin represents one of the most unusual British aircraft designs of World War II. Developed specifically to counter the threat of high-altitude German bombers and reconnaissance aircraft, the Welkin featured a pressurized cockpit, extended wingspan, and twin Rolls-Royce Merlin engines optimized for performance above 40,000 feet. The aircraft's distinctive appearance, with its long, slender wings and twin-boom tail configuration, reflected the specialized requirements of stratospheric interception. Although the anticipated high-altitude threat never materialized and the Welkin saw limited operational service, the aircraft represents an important chapter in the development of high-altitude fighter technology. Planet Models captures the Welkin's unique configuration in their detailed 1/48 scale kit, offering modelers the opportunity to build this rare and visually striking aircraft.
Planet Models offers several variants of Arado's lesser-known designs, including the Ar 396 advanced trainer and the Ar 95 coastal reconnaissance and light attack aircraft. The Ar 396 was developed as a successor to earlier training aircraft, featuring modern construction techniques and improved performance characteristics for preparing Luftwaffe pilots for frontline service. The Ar 95, designed for shipboard and coastal operations, saw service with both the Luftwaffe and export customers during the late 1930s and early war years. These aircraft represent the diverse range of specialized roles that supported major combat operations, and their inclusion in Planet Models' catalog allows modelers to explore the full spectrum of aviation development beyond frontline fighters and bombers.
The collection includes civilian aircraft such as the de Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth, a popular touring and racing aircraft of the 1930s that exemplified the elegance and performance of interwar private aviation. The Curtiss-Wright CW-22B represents another fascinating subject, serving with the Dutch East Indies forces and later captured Japanese markings, illustrating the global reach of American aircraft exports during the pre-war period. The Lombarda AR showcases Italian light aircraft development during a period of rapid aviation advancement. These civilian and interwar subjects provide modelers with opportunities to explore aviation history beyond military combat, examining the technological and aesthetic evolution of aircraft design during aviation's formative decades.
Expand your collection of rare and specialty 1/48 scale aircraft by exploring offerings from Clear Prop Models, Modelsvit, and MikroMir, all specializing in obscure subjects. For mainstream subjects to complement your specialty builds, browse Tamiya, Trumpeter, and Kinetic prop aircraft. Explore additional Planet Models scales including 1/72 prop aircraft and 1/72 jet aircraft. Visit Planet Models to discover their complete range of specialty aircraft kits for dedicated aviation modeling enthusiasts.