1/48 Trumpeter Prop Aircraft

Discover Trumpeter's comprehensive 1/48 scale propeller aircraft collection featuring rare and lesser-known WWII subjects with precision engineering and exceptional detail. From British Fleet Air Arm aircraft like the Fairey Albacore and Fairey Barracuda to American workhorses including the C-47A Skytrain and Curtiss P-40B Warhawk, each kit features engraved panel lines, detailed cockpits, and comprehensive markings for historically accurate models.

1/48 Trumpeter Prop Aircraft

Trumpeter 1/48 Scale Propeller Aircraft Collection

Trumpeter has established itself as a premier manufacturer of 1/48 scale propeller aircraft kits, specializing in rare and underrepresented subjects that complement mainstream manufacturers' offerings. Each kit features precision-engineered parts with engraved panel lines for realistic surface detail, comprehensive cockpit interiors with instrument panels and crew positions, detailed landing gear assemblies, authentic propellers and engine details, multiple marking options with high-quality decal sheets, and clear assembly instructions with painting guides. Trumpeter's commitment to covering lesser-known aircraft types makes this collection essential for modelers seeking to build unique subjects beyond the standard warbirds.

British Fleet Air Arm Aircraft

Trumpeter provides exceptional coverage of Royal Navy carrier aircraft, starting with the Fairey Albacore Torpedo Bomber, which replaced the legendary Swordfish with improved performance and enclosed cockpit. The Fairey Barracuda dive bomber features the distinctive high-mounted wing and large Fairey-Youngman flaps used for dive bombing operations. The Fairey Firefly Mk.1 represents the powerful carrier-based fighter-reconnaissance aircraft with folding wings and comprehensive weapons options.

The Fairey Fulmar Mk.I fleet fighter showcases the two-seat naval fighter derived from the Battle light bomber, featuring detailed cockpit for pilot and observer positions. These Fairey aircraft kits provide modelers with rare subjects seldom available from other manufacturers in this popular scale.

RAF Bomber and Fighter Aircraft

The Wellington Mk.1C and Wellington Mk.III represent the important RAF medium bomber with its distinctive geodetic construction, detailed interior positions for crew members, and authentic Bristol Pegasus or Hercules engines. The Fairey Battle Mk.I light bomber documents the early-war aircraft that suffered heavy losses during the Battle of France, featuring detailed cockpit and Merlin engine.

The unique Boulton Paul Defiant F.1 turret fighter features the distinctive four-gun power turret with detailed mechanism and gunner position, representing this innovative but ultimately unsuccessful fighter concept. The Westland Whirlwind twin-engine heavy fighter showcases the compact design with detailed Rolls-Royce Peregrine engines and concentrated nose armament.

Advanced British Fighters

The De Havilland Hornet F.1 and De Havilland Hornet F.3 represent the RAF's fastest piston-engine fighter, combining Mosquito lineage with powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin engines in a sleek twin-boom design. The Hawker Sea Fury FB.11 combines the Tempest's lineage with naval operations, featuring detailed Bristol Centaurus radial engine, folding wings, and comprehensive weapons options including rockets and bombs.

The Supermarine Spiteful F.Mk.14 Fighter represents the Spitfire's evolution with laminar-flow wings and Griffon engine, while the Wyvern S.4 Early Version turboprop strike aircraft showcases the unique Armstrong Siddeley Python turboprop engine with contra-rotating propellers.

American Transport Aircraft

The ubiquitous Douglas transport appears in multiple variants including the C-47A Skytrain military transport with detailed cargo interior and paratroop doors, the C-48C Skytrain Transport Aircraft impressed civilian variant, and the DC-3 CNAC civilian airliner in China National Aviation Corporation markings. These kits feature detailed cockpits, passenger or cargo interiors, and authentic Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp radial engines.

American Fighter Aircraft

The Curtiss P-40B Warhawk (Tomahawk Mk.IIA) represents the early variant with detailed Allison engine and authentic RAF markings, while the H-81A-2 (AVG) features the famous Flying Tigers shark mouth markings and comprehensive decals for American Volunteer Group aircraft in China.

American Amphibious Aircraft

The HU-16A Albatross amphibious search and rescue aircraft features detailed hull construction, retractable landing gear, detailed interior positions, and authentic Coast Guard and Air Force markings, representing this important post-war utility aircraft.

German Maritime Patrol Aircraft

The impressive Focke-Wulf Fw 200C-4 Condor four-engine maritime patrol bomber and transport features detailed BMW 132 radial engines, comprehensive interior positions for crew members, detailed bomb bay and weapons options, and authentic Luftwaffe markings. This large-scale kit represents one of the most important German maritime aircraft with exceptional wingspan and detail.

Soviet Fighter Aircraft

The Soviet MiG-3 Early Version and Soviet MiG-3 Late Version represent important Eastern Front fighters with detailed Mikulin AM-35A engines, authentic cockpit details, and comprehensive Soviet Air Force markings. These kits document the high-altitude interceptor that served throughout the Great Patriotic War.

Italian Bomber Aircraft

The Savoia-Marchetti S.M.79-II Sparviero tri-motor bomber represents the distinctive Italian medium bomber with detailed Alfa Romeo radial engines, glazed nose section for bombardier position, and authentic Regia Aeronautica markings. This unique three-engine design showcases Italian aviation engineering.

Complementary Products and Resources

Enhance your Trumpeter propeller aircraft builds with products from our 1/48 Tamiya Aftermarket Parts collection featuring photo-etched details and resin upgrades. Explore our 1/48 Tamiya Prop Aircraft collection for additional WWII subjects, or discover jet aircraft in our 1/48 Tamiya Jet Aircraft collection. Add authentic pilot and crew figures from our 1/48 Figures collection to complete your displays.

Visit the official Trumpeter website for complete product catalogs, assembly instructions, painting guides, and historical references to help you achieve professional results with your propeller aircraft models.