April 13, 2026

JC Wings Returns to the Fore

JC Wings 1:72 scale Iraqi Su-22M4 “Fitter-K” Variable-Sweep Wing Fighter-Bomber – 1989

Every so often we drop a line for one reason or another, particularly if we feel it is either under-performing or presenting more problems than its worth. For nearly a year, we decided to withhold purchasing any products from JC Wings for two very important reasons. Firstly, they continued to sell in lots of six pieces, meaning it took quite some time before an SKU was exhausted. Secondly, and possibly more importantly, their rate of return was becoming problematic with people reporting missing or defective parts at an alarming rate. This issue was compounded by the fact that the manufacturer did not have its own web site to both promote their products and interact with their clientele. So, when you make it difficult for a customer to correspond about a problem, they naturally head back to where they purchased the item to seek some sort of corrective measures.

Fortunately, the manufacturer seems to have taken several proactive steps to head off our concerns. For starters, they have reduced their carton count to two pieces instead of six, making it far easier to purchase stock from our distributor. Second, they launched their own web site several months ago, all in an effort to better market their products and stay in touch with their customers. And finally, they seem to be more willing to listen to the customers at both the retail and end-user level, providing parts, where needed, to keep everyone in the loop happy.

That said, we have decided to once again carry their line of 1:72 scale military aircraft. While they still seem to have a narrow focus, both the packaging and subjects are first-rate, meaning that their models still seem to sell well despite price increases and the Trump tariffs tacked on. We’ve listed several of their upcoming projects on our web site — two are due some time in June while the balance are expected this fall. We invite you to take a look and now feel quite confident that the manufacturer is ready to stand behind their models from beginning to end, nose cone to tail.

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Tales of Transparency: Well, Here We Go Again

President Donald Trump warned China could face “staggering” new tariffs if caught supplying military aid to Iran, escalating tensions as the U.S. prepares to squeeze the regime with a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.

“Maybe they [provided military aid to Iran] a little bit at the beginning, but I don’t think they would anymore, no,” Trump said in an exclusive “Sunday Morning Futures” interview.

“But if we catch them doing that, they get a 50% tariff, which is a staggering amount.”

The move comes as reports have surfaced that China is actively providing weaponry to Iran in its war against the US and Israel. While no firm evidence has been provided, the US is adamant that the PRC is providing ManPads (Man Portable Anti-Aircraft Defense systems) and other crucial arms to Iran. Bear in mind that the PRC obtains much of its oil imports from the Middle East, so a blockade by the US Navy would have an adverse effect on their economy.

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Product Spotlight: Peering into the Night

Corgi’s 1:72 scale German Messerschmitt Me 410A-1 Heavy Fighter – Leutnant Rudolf Abrahamczik, “Black F”, 14./Kampfgeschwader 2 “Holzhammer”, Late 1943

Last year, one of the mist successful models to fly onto the diecast battlefield was Corgi’s inaugural Messerschmmit Me 410 night fighter. In fact, it sold so well, that we were unable to acquire back up stock, and were forced to sell off what we did receive within mere weeks of its arrival. Fortunately, Corgi read the tea leaves, and understood that a second version was needed tout de suite.

The Luftwaffe’s long range night intruder campaign towards the end of the Second World War was intended to disrupt Allied air operations, spreading confusion and panic by infiltrating bomber streams, or striking at aircraft whose crews had ‘switched off’ as they approached their base at the end of another long mission. The Messerschmitt Me 410 was ideally suited to this task – fast and heavily armed, these Fernnachtjagd aircraft operated in conjunction with the regular Blitz bomber force, with more specific targets and often operating alone in the dark night skies.

Despite being an extremely capable aircraft in this role, night-intruder Me 410s were hunted mercilessly the second they crossed the English Channel, and no mission ever passed without incident. Britain’s air defense network had been fine-tuned to make any incursion over the country a torrid experience for Luftwaffe pilots and the cover of darkness offered little protection. RAF de Havilland Mosquito night fighters were the perfect nocturnal hunters, taking a heavy toll of Luftwaffe aircraft of all types, including the Messerschmitt Me 410.

The aircraft modelled here wears a camouflage scheme which was perfect for night intruder operations and was flown by one of the Luftwaffe’s very best, Rudolf Abrahamczik, a highly decorated bomber pilot with at least 233 combat missions to his name, many of which were in this role.

Expect Corgi’s second Me-410 to left off sometime in May.

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