1/48 Tamiya Prop Aircraft

Building Museum-Quality 1/48 Scale Warbirds

The 1/48 scale represents the sweet spot for aircraft modeling, offering exceptional detail without overwhelming size. Tamiya's 1/48 propeller aircraft kits are renowned worldwide for precision engineering, superior fit, and comprehensive detail that makes them favorites among modelers at all skill levels.

American Fighters and Attack Aircraft

The F-51D Mustang Korean War represents the legendary P-51 in its post-WWII service, featuring authentic Korean War markings and armament. The distinctive gull-wing Chance Vought F4U-1/2 Bird Cage Corsair captures the early variant with its characteristic framed canopy and detailed radial engine.

The powerful Douglas A-1J Skyraider USAF and Douglas Skyraider AD-6 (A-1H) showcase the versatile attack aircraft that served from WWII through Vietnam, featuring detailed cockpits, comprehensive weapons loads, and authentic markings for multiple operational periods.

British Heavy Bombers and Strike Aircraft

The legendary Avro Lancaster B Mk. I/III heavy bomber features exceptional detail and impressive size, spanning over 17 inches with four detailed Merlin engines, comprehensive bomb bay, detailed turrets, and markings for famous RAF squadrons including the Dambusters.

The versatile De Havilland Mosquito appears in multiple variants including the Mosquito B-Mk.IV bomber, Mosquito FB-Mk.6 fighter-bomber, and Mosquito NF Mk.II night fighter with British utility car. These kits capture the elegant lines and wooden construction of the "Wooden Wonder" with detailed engines, cockpits, and optional armament configurations.

German Luftwaffe Fighters

Build legendary Luftwaffe fighters including the Focke-Wulf Fw190 A-3, Fw190 A-8/A-8 R2, and the long-nose Fw190 D-9 JV44 with Citroen car. These kits feature detailed BMW radial or Jumo inline engines, comprehensive cockpit details, optional armament configurations, and authentic Luftwaffe camouflage schemes.

The unique Dornier Do335A Pfeil with Kubelwagen twin-engine push-pull fighter represents one of the most innovative German designs, featuring detailed front and rear engines, retractable tricycle landing gear, and bonus Kubelwagen vehicle for diorama displays.

Japanese Naval and Army Fighters

The A6M3 Type 32 Zero Fighter captures the clipped-wing variant with squared wingtips and detailed Sakae radial engine. The rare Aichi M6A1 Seiran submarine-launched floatplane represents unique Japanese engineering with detailed float assembly and folding wings for submarine hangar storage.

The Kawasaki Ki-61-Id Hien (Tony) features the distinctive inline engine unlike most Japanese fighters, with detailed cockpit, comprehensive panel lines, and authentic Japanese Army Air Force markings. Also available in silver color plated and with 4x4 Light Vehicle Kurogane for diorama displays.

Tamiya 1/48 Scale Quality Standards

Since 1946, Tamiya has maintained the highest standards in aircraft modeling. These 1/48 propeller aircraft kits feature precision injection molding with crisp panel lines, engineered fit requiring minimal putty, detailed cockpits with instrument panels and pilot figures, optional position canopies and control surfaces, authentic landing gear with detailed wheel wells, comprehensive decal sheets with multiple marking options, detailed full-color instructions with painting guides, and clear parts for canopies with minimal distortion.

Complementary Products

Enhance your 1/48 aircraft modeling with detail parts from our 1/48 Tamiya Aftermarket Parts collection. Achieve authentic finishes with Tamiya Paints including WWII aircraft colors, metallics, and clear coats. Add realistic weathering with Tamiya Weathering products to replicate exhaust staining, paint chipping, and operational wear.

For modern jets in the same scale, explore our 1/48 Tamiya Jet Aircraft collection. Visit Tamiya USA for complete product information, assembly guides, and painting techniques.