info@mpmhobbies.com
Call: 1-(904) 507-3327
9297 Ford Rd.
Bryceville, Fl 32009
Discover rare and experimental 1/48 scale jet aircraft models from Special Hobby, specializing in unusual prototypes and lesser-known subjects from early jet aviation history. This collection showcases Special Hobby's dedication to producing kits of fascinating aircraft including the Gloster Squirt experimental jet and other pioneering designs that explored the boundaries of early turbojet technology. Each Special Hobby jet kit delivers comprehensive detail with precision-molded parts, multimedia components, and authentic representation of these unique aircraft that shaped the transition from propeller to jet propulsion. Perfect for modelers seeking distinctive subjects beyond mainstream fighters, these kits offer exceptional historical interest and modeling challenges. Whether exploring British experimental jets or obscure prototype aircraft, Special Hobby provides access to aviation's most intriguing developmental programs. Explore remarkable experimental jets from Special Hobby.
Special Hobby has established a distinguished reputation for producing kits of rare, experimental, and prototype aircraft that rarely receive attention from mainstream manufacturers. This collection showcases their 1/48 scale jet aircraft offerings, focusing on early experimental jets, unusual prototypes, and developmental aircraft that represent the pioneering era of turbojet propulsion. Special Hobby's approach emphasizes subjects that tell stories of technological innovation, engineering exploration, and the experimental programs that transformed aviation from propeller-driven flight to the jet age. These kits appeal to modelers who value historical significance and technological innovation, enjoy researching obscure aircraft programs, and seek display pieces that generate interest because of their unusual configurations and fascinating developmental histories.
The Gloster Squirt represents one of Britain's early experimental jet aircraft, designed as a testbed for exploring jet propulsion technology during the critical period when turbojet engines were transforming aviation. This compact experimental aircraft featured a simple, lightweight airframe designed specifically to evaluate jet engine performance, handling characteristics, and the unique flight dynamics of jet-powered aircraft. The Squirt's diminutive size and straightforward design reflected its purpose as a research platform rather than an operational fighter, allowing engineers to gather essential data about jet propulsion without the complexity of a full combat aircraft design. Although the Squirt never entered production or operational service, it contributed valuable knowledge to Britain's jet aircraft development programs that would produce the Meteor, Vampire, and subsequent generations of jet fighters. Special Hobby's kit captures this fascinating experimental aircraft with detailed representation of the compact fuselage, early turbojet installation, simple wing configuration, and the distinctive appearance that characterized early jet research aircraft.
Special Hobby's focus on experimental jet aircraft provides modelers with opportunities to explore the pioneering era of jet propulsion when engineers were discovering the fundamental principles of turbojet flight. These early experimental jets represent a period of rapid technological advancement, unconventional design exploration, and the transition from established propeller-driven aircraft to revolutionary jet-powered designs. The aircraft featured in this collection embody the willingness of designers to test radical configurations, explore new aerodynamic principles, and develop the technologies that would define modern aviation. Building models of these experimental jets encourages research into the technical challenges faced by early jet pioneers, the design philosophies that guided experimental programs, and the historical context of the race to develop practical jet-powered aircraft during and immediately after World War II.
Special Hobby kits typically feature injection-molded plastic parts supplemented with resin components for complex details, photoetched metal parts for delicate structures, and clear parts for canopies and windows. This multimedia approach allows accurate representation of intricate details that would be difficult or impossible to achieve through injection molding alone. The kits generally require moderate to advanced modeling skills due to the combination of different materials, precise fitting requirements, and the complexity of experimental aircraft configurations. Decal sheets provide authentic markings representing the limited number of aircraft built, often including experimental test schemes and research program insignia. The engineering emphasizes historical accuracy and detail quality, providing modelers with the components needed to create museum-quality representations of these rare aircraft. While the kits demand careful assembly and finishing, they reward patient work with distinctive display pieces that showcase aviation's experimental heritage.
Expand your 1/48 scale jet aircraft collection by exploring additional manufacturers including Tamiya, Trumpeter, and Kinetic jet models. Enhance your Special Hobby builds with Special Hobby aftermarket parts. Explore additional Special Hobby subjects including 1/48 prop aircraft and 1/72 jet aircraft. For other unusual jet subjects, browse Italeri and ICM jets. Visit Special Hobby to discover their complete range of experimental, prototype, and specialty aircraft kits for dedicated aviation modeling enthusiasts worldwide.
