New Arrivals | Academy

The latest arrivals at the Bachmann warehouse include seven new releases, and over a hundred restocked items.

ROKAF T-50B Black Eagles MCP Snap Fit

The KAI T‑50B is an aerobatic variant of the T‑50, South Korea’s first indigenous supersonic advanced trainer, operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) Black Eagles display team.
The T‑50 programme was initiated in the early 1990s, with full-scale development beginning later in the decade. The prototype first flew in August 2002, and the aircraft entered production in the mid‑2000s.
An initial batch of around fifty T‑50 trainer aircraft was produced, followed by the development and production of variant types including the T‑50B aerobatic version, the TA‑50 trainer, and the FA‑50 light combat aircraft.

The kit: MCP Multi Colour Parts, no painting needed, snap fit – assemble without glue. Stickers and display stand included.

1:72 scale plastic model kit, can be built with or without paint and glue. Product No. PKAY12555

US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet “Operation Epic Fury 2026”

Operation Epic Fury is a US-led joint air and maritime campaign launched on 28 February 2026 against Iran, with the objective of destroying Iranian missile forces, naval assets, air defences, and military infrastructure. The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet forms the core of U.S. Navy strike packages, operating from carriers including USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln.

The kit: 6 sprues, separate front & rear fuselage & nose sections, canopy & wheel masks, comprehensive decal sheet with choice of 7 markings for “Operation Epic Fury” 2026:
(1) VFA-31 “Tomcatters” AJ-300, USS Gerald R Ford, 2026.
(2) VFA-31 “Tomcatters” AJ-304, USS Gerald R Ford, 2026.
(3) VFA-37 “Ragin’ Bulls AJ-101, USS Gerald R Ford, 2026.
(4) VFA-37 “Ragin’ Bulls AJ-105, USS Gerald R Ford, 2026.
(5) VFA-14 “Top Hatters” NG-202, USS Abraham Lincoln, 2026.
(6) VFA-151 “Vigilantes” NG-405, USS Abraham Lincoln, 2026.
(7) VFA-151 “Vigilantes” NG-412, USS Abraham Lincoln, 2026.

1:72 scale plastic model kit from Academy, requires paint and glue.  Product No. PKAY12595

French Navy Rafale M Multirole Fighter Aircraft

Reboxed Ace Corporation kit. Markings for 4 aircraft: (1) Aéronavale Flottille 12F No 2, celebrating 1,000 flight hours; (2) Flottille 12F No 6; (3) Flottille 11F No 31; (4) Flottille 17F No 32.

1:144 scale plastic model kit from Academy, requires paint and glue. Product No. PKAY12655

 

VPAF (North Vietnam) MiG-21PF Fishbed front-line interceptor Aircraft

Reissued Minicraft kit. 3 sprues plus clear parts. Choice of 5 markings: (1) VPAF (North Vietnam) MiG-21PF ‘Red 4326’; (2) USSR MiG21PF ‘Blue 19’, Kubinka AB 1967; (3) Russian 4th demonstration AE MiG21PFM, 234th ‘Proskurovskiy’ Guards Fighter Regiment, Kubinka; (4) Russian Air Force MiG-21PF ‘Red 16’; (5) North Vietnam Air Force MiG-21PF ‘Red 4324

1:144 scale plastic model kit from Academy, requires paint and glue. Product No. PKAY12664

 

 

French Air Force Mirage F1 Fighter & Attack Aircraft.

French supersonic fighter jet introduced in the early 1970s, designed as a more versatile and practical successor to the delta‑wing Mirage III. Featuring a swept wing for improved low‑altitude performance, it served widely in roles including air superiority, ground attack, and reconnaissance, and was exported to numerous countries around the world.

The kit: Reissued Minicraft kit. 3 sprues. Choice of 2 markings: (1) French Air Force, 1981; (2) Iran Air Force, 2014.

1:144 scale plastic model kit from Academy, requires paint and glue. Product No. PKAY12665

 

German Army Leopard 1A5 Main Battle Tank.
Reboxed Ace Corporation kit. Choice of 3 markings: (1) German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) Leopard 1A5, Armoured Corps Training Centre (Ausbildungszentrum Panzertruppen); (2) Italian Army Leopard 1A5, Kosovo 2000; (3) Canadian Armed Forces Leopard 1A5, Bovington Tank Museum.

1:72 scale plastic model kit from Academy, requires paint and glue. Product No. PKAY13433

 

Model Shop.
1/24 scale model shop kit comprises a half profile shop front, glazing, shelves, tiny models for the shelves, a printed backdrop, window posters, and a section of road. The backdrop and posters can be used as templates for custom designs.

The kit is for the Korean domestic market therefore the box is only available in Korean. The box description reads “1969, the beginning of Academy Science Co Ltd!” Instructions contain English.

1:24 scale plastic model kit from Academy, requires paint and glue. Product No. PKAY13433