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Over a decade ago, Sporty’s and Gemini Jets teamed up to bring the first die-cast, 1:72 scale, general aviation model. Since our very first introduction of the Cessna 172, we’ve also released the first Piper J-3 Cub and the Cirrus SR22. Our latest release is the SR22-G6 Turbo, and it certainly does not disappoint, featuring a beautiful blue paint scheme highlighted by black outlines and gray accents.
Hello and thank you for joining us here at TheModelYard, where today we are covering some of the most popular die-cast model scales in aviation. We carry hundreds of models in our collection from the beginning of aviation to the present, ready to land at your doorstep in just a few short days.
Sporty’s Wright Bros. Collection, known for its high-quality historical aviation products, is excited to announce a strategic rebranding and a fresh new focus on aviation-themed gifts under the new banner Sporty’s Aviation Gifts. This transition reflects our commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and expansion of our product line to include a wider range of unique, aviation-inspired items that are perfect for enthusiasts and gift-givers alike.
The winner of Sporty’s and Gemini Jets Piper Cherokee Die-Cast Model Contest is Thomas Bevard.
Thomas' stunning red and white 1970 Piper Cherokee 180E was selected by our team of experts
and will be Sporty's next limited edition 1:72 scale die-cast model.
Thomas will receive serial number 1 of the model, it will be featured in our catalog and
online after manufacturing is complete.
Thanks to Thomas and all Cherokee owners who participated!
“Please note: Spoilers ahead so if you have not watched the series, this is your notice”
When I first heard about Apple TV+ coming out with a tv series focused on airmen during WW2 I
was met with a mixed reaction. Part of me was really excited to see classic airplanes grace the
big screen, while my other side was extremely nervous that the airplanes would play a co-star
role to some Hollywood love story with a little aviation mixed in and some vague facts about
WW2.
Sporty’s and Gemini Jets are excited to announce the launch of our Piper Cherokee Die-Cast
Model Contest! This is your chance to see your beloved Piper Cherokee transformed into a
stunning, intricately detailed die-cast model at a 1:72 scale. Whether you own a Piper Cherokee
140, 150, 160, or 180, we invite you to participate in this thrilling competition.
Welcome to our blogpost on the basics of Die-Cast creation, highlighting the major steps and design
processes that occur before a model arrives at your doorstep.
Ahead of the upcoming “Masters of the Air" miniseries, we wanted to
cover a few of the aircraft featured in the trailer. The focus of the show is on the 8th Air Force
and 100th Bomb Group of the late 1940s, with their stallions of choice being the P-51 Mustang
and the B-17 Flying Fortress respectively.
Off the shelf for our blog today is a J3 Cub Die-Cast model, modeled after Joe
Costanza’s JF-65 from 1941. Normally stationed at New Jersey’s Flying W
Airport, the aircraft has an upgraded Continental A-65-8 engine and a wooden
propeller instead of the Franklin engine it first came with. Lightweight, nimble,
and popular, this aircraft is of 20,000 built in just the 10 year span of 1938 and
1947.
The F-22 Raptor is more than just an aircraft. It's a testament to human achievement,
engineering prowess, and the never-ending pursuit of aerial dominance. And when it comes to
showcasing the unparalleled capabilities of this fifth-generation fighter, few do it better than
the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team.