3.1) Was a particular model made in small scale?

There have been many 1/144 scale subjects produced over the years either in large or small quantities. An excellent list of many of these kits was compiled by Paul Gold, and is being moved into a database by Eric Verschuur. Another extensive list of kits and partial database are now available by Charles Young.

Many of the 1/100 scale kits are listed in the 1/100 Scale Model List by Nowfel Leulliot.

3.2) Which is the best model?

This question is a matter of opinion, but I intend to include here the general consensus of which kits are best (please feel free to give me your opinion):

[1/144] [1/160] [1/220] [1/285] [1/700] [1/?]

3.3) Which models are highly recommended?

These kits come highly recommended:

[1/144] [1/160] [1/200] [1/220] [1/285] [1/700] [1/?]

3.4) Which models are best avoided?

Calling these kits a "challenge" would be an injustice to those kits that require extra work to produce an excellent model. These kits are best avoided altogether:

3.5) Why can't I find a particular model?

The following kits are considered very rare; much sought after; and if found, very expensive (but are not necessarily good kits):

[1/90] [1/100] [1/110] [1/120] [1/130] [1/140] [1/144] [1/150] [1/160] [1/170] [1/200] [1/240] [1/250] [1/260] [1/280] [1/310] [1/340] [1/380] [1/440] [1/450] [1/850] [1/?]

3.6) Was a particular decal made in 1/144 scale?

There are many kits that have unique decals, several kits that have a choice of decals, and aftermarket decal sheets that are sold separately. All this makes for a very large list of possible decals. A list of some of the 1/144 scale military decals has been compiled by Michael Fawcett and put into a database. A list of Microscale/Superscale decals was also created by Eric Verschuur.

3.7) Where can I accurately use Aeroclub's 1/144 scale ejection seats?

Aeroclub's kit number W006 consists of two 1/144 scale Martin Baker Mk.3 ejection seats with seperate pilots. Although in this small scale these seats could be convincingly used in many modern aircraft, the only aircraft to actually use the Mk.3 are the (thanks to Ken Durling and Ken Miller): Hunter, Javelin, Canberra PR.9 (pilot), and Canberra T.4 (right pilot).

3.8) What is included in the Hawk 1/200 scale "Jet Power - Korea" set?

The following is contained in Hawk's 1950's 1/200 scale "Jet Power - Korea" set (thanks to Al Superczynski):

F-84 (straight-wing)
F9F Cougar
F-84F
F7U
XF-92A

3.9) What is included in the LS 1/144 scale weapon sets?

Here's a list of all weapons contained in the LS Aircraft Weapons sets No.1 and No.2 (thanks to Eric Verschuur). These were also released by ARII as Aircraft Weapons sets A (kit number 42035-300) and B (kit number 42036-300) respectively:

Aircraft Weapons No.1 (kit number S201:200) [Top] [Bottom]

Sprue	Qtty	Type
-----	----	----
A	2	Mk.20 Rockeye
A	6	AGM-65 Maverick
A	5	Mk.84 2000 lb iron bomb
A	3	600 gal. fuel tank (A-10/F-111 type)
B	2	Triple ejector rack
B	2	BLU-27 Napalm tank
B	2	LAU-3 rocket launcher
B	3	M117 750 lb bomb
B	6	SUU-30 cluster bomb
B	2	LAU-10 rocket launcher
B	6	Mk.82 Snakeye
B	6	Mk.82 500 lb iron bomb
B	6	Mk.83 1000 lb iron bomb
B	2	Multiple ejector rack
B	2	LAU-88 triple Maverick launcher

Decals contain additional service stencils and spare digits for tail numbers, suitable for USAF F-4E, F-15, F-16 and A-10. Note that sprue A is also included in the LS A-10 kits.

Aircraft Weapons No.2 (kit number S202:200) [Top] [Bottom]

Sprue	Qtty	Type
-----	----	----
C	4	AIM-54 Phoenix
C	2	Type 80 ASM
C	6	AIM-9J Sidewinder
C	6	AIM-7F Sparrow
C	2	AIM-4D Falcon
C	2	AM 39 Exocet
C	1	ALQ-119 ECM pod
C	2	SUU-23A 20 mm gun pod
D	2	AGM-12B Bullpup (small)
D	2	AGM-45 Shrike
D	2	AGM-62 Walleye
D	2	GBU-12 500 lb laser guided bomb
D	2	GBU-10 2000 lb laser guided bomb
D	2	AGM-12C Bullpup
D	2	AGM-84 Harpoon
D	2	AGM-88 HARM
D	2	AGM-78 Standard
D	2	GBU-8 TV guided bomb

Decals contain additional service stencils for various aircraft. Instructions tell you how to cut fins of AIM-9J to change it into AIM-9L.

3.10) What is included in the Monogram 1/240 scale "U.S. Air Force Air Power" set?

The following is contained in the in the rare 1950's Monogram 1/240 scale "U.S. Air Force Air Power" set (kit number PA56-398):

B-47 Stratojet
B-52 Stratofortress
B-57 Intruder
B-58 Hustler
B-66 Destroyer
C-130 Hercules
F-84 Thunderstreak
F-86 Sabre
F-89 Scorpion
F-94 Starfire
F-100 Super Sabre
F-101 Voodoo
F-102 Delta Dagger
F-104 Starfighter
F-105 Thunderchief
KC-135 Stratotanker
SA-16 Albatross
T-33 Shooting Star
Air Power book
Labeled display stand with wires

3.11) Has anyone seen Revell's 1/140 scale A-1 Skyraider?

No, no one has. For years Hobbyweb (now out of business) had advertised a 1/140 scale Revell A-1 Skyraider (kit number H-261). This kit is 1/40 scale.

3.12) Has anyone seen Shanghai Dragon's superdetailed 1/144 scale F-14A?

I'm afraid that the Shanghai Dragon superdetailed 1/144 scale F-14A kit review was just an April Fool's joke. No kit this detailed was ever made in 1/144 scale. Too bad!