JC Wings

The Flight of the Valkyries

The XB-70 Valkyrie is one of those aircraft we’ve been pestering modelmakers to replicate for a very long time. Its an iconic aircraft that most warbird enthusiasts would give an arm to add to their collection even if it never made it pass the testing phase and would likely tip the scales in the ubiquitous 1:72 scale.

For those unfamiliar with the aircraft, the North American Aviation XB-70 Valkyrie is a retired prototype version of the planned B-70 nuclear-armed, deep-penetration supersonic strategic bomber for the United States Air Force Strategic Command. Designed in the late 1950s by North American Aviation (NAA) to replace the B-52 Stratofortress and B-58 Hustler, the six-engined, delta-winged Valkyrie could cruise for thousands of miles at Mach 3+ while flying at 70,000 feet (21,000 m).

As it turns out, our prayers may have been answered. Recently, we learned that JC Wings plans on tackling the Valkyrie, posting an unpainted prototype image of well, the prototype aircraft. Granted, no plans are underway to replicate the bomber in 1:72 scale, largely because of its size and concomitant cost. So, they plan on putting the Valkyries to flight in both a smaller 1:400 and 1:200 scale, the latter still tipping the scales in both weight and size. We don’t as yet have a timeline as to when this warbird will be ready for pre-order much less available for shipment, not to mention its length and heft, but we can presume it’ll be a whopper when its completed and ready for ogling. Keep your fingers crossed that it satisfies everyone’s appetite.

Update: Apparently, Dragon once offered the XB-70 in 1:200 scale several years back although it was composed of plastic not metal. The model measured almost 12-inches in length and boasted a wingspan of just under 7-inches, roughly the size of a 1:72 scale F-14 Tomcat. So, we’re guesstimating the model will clock in at around 4-pounds, give or take a few ounces. Still a pretty nice-sized bird of prey.

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Helos and Hellfire Inbound

Late last night we received word from our distributor that the balance of Panzerkampf’s eagerly awaited helicopters are expected to arrive at their facility next week. The shipment includes two additional Mil Mi-24V Hind gunships along with a trio of MH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The cache also includes a pair of JC Wing aircraft (F-14 and F-15) as well as several new Neo Dragon Armor subjects. We’ve updated each of their respective sections accordingly and will begin processing any orders we’ve received to date towards the end of next week. Arrival at our warehouse is tentatively pegged for mid July due to the slowdown in carrier operations caused by the July 4th festivities.

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JC Wings Sets its “Phaser” to Stun

JC Wings 1:72 scale Libyan Air Force Sukhoi Su-22 “Fitter” Fighter-Bomber – Gulf of Sidra, Libya, August 1981

While Hobby Master adheres to a monthly releases schedule, and Corgi now announces new products on a trimester basis, JC Wings typically unveils new items in so-called “phases” that aren’t tied to hard-and-fast dates on the calendar but rather hit the market in incremental stages. Phase 16, as they refer to it. has now been officially unveiled and, from what we hear, will likely reach the North American market in either January or February. Interestingly, their latest wave will come with metal display stands, although these will be packaged separately and may not be available in large numbers following the product’s initial roll out. Think of them as a bonus for early purchasers who would gladly accept the freebie when other makers bundle with their aircraft but bump up their prices include them.

No matter, we’ve curated their lineup and are now accepting pre-orders for the following items:

JC Wings 1:72 scale USAF General Dynamics F-16C Viper Fighter – 121st Fighter Squadron “Capital Guardians”, 113th Fighter Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Camp Springs, Maryland, 2011
JC Wings 1:72 scale US Navy Vought A-7E Corsair II Attack Aircraft – VA-86 “Sidewinders”, 1972
JC Wings 1:72 scale Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force Grumman F-14A “Alicat” Fleet Defense Fighter – Iran, 2014
JC Wings 1:72 scale US Navy Boeing F/A-18F Hornet Strike Fighter – VFA-41 “Black Aces,” 2016 [Anniversary Scheme]
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JC Wings Does a Head Fake

JC Wings 1:72 scale US Navy Boeing F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter – VFA-42 “Marauders,” 2004

A couple of weeks back, rumors began swirling that JC Wings was planning on making a F/A-18 based upon the latest Top Gun: Maverick film. Images were even circulated although nothing firm was announced by the manufacturer nor was anything said through their social media accounts. Thus far, we aren’t sure if the rumors are true so we’ll just assume they are that for the moment. What we do know is that late yesterday the manufacturer did show off their latest additions to their aerial arsenal, all of which are expected to take wing in the fall. Here now what you can lay claim to in a few months time:

JC Wings 1:72 scale US Navy Grumman F-14A Tomcat Fleet Defense Fighter – VF-41 “Black Aces”, 1978 [Low-Vis Scheme]
JC Wings 1:72 scale German Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 “Gustav” Fighter – Erich “Bubi” Hartmann, 9./Jagdgeschwader 52, October 1943
JC Wings 1:72 scale US Navy Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowler Electronic Warfare Aircraft – Electronic Attack Squadron 2 (VAQ-141) “Shadowhawks”, 2007
JC Wings 1:72 scale Russian Sukhoi Su-34 “Fullback” Strike Fighter – Russo-Ukrainian War, 2022 (1:72 Scale)
JC Wings 1:72 scale USAAF Lockheed P-38J Lightning Interceptor – Major Thomas McGuire, 431st Fighter Squadron, 475th Fighter Group, 1944
JC Wings 1:72 scale USAF Boeing F-15C Eagle Multi-Role Fighter – 173rd Fighter Wing, 2020 [Commemorative Scheme]

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JC Wings Jumps on the Ukrainian Band Wagon

JC Wings 1:72 scale Ukrainian Air Force Sukhoi Su-27 “Flanker” – 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade, 2016

In a move that comes as no surprise to anyone, be it wily collectors or the eager trade, JC Wings has decided to offer yet another model based upon an aircraft that has taken part in the current Russo-Ukrainian Conflict. Previously they had offered a MiG 29 in a digitized winter camouflage scheme, which was released just prior to the start of the invasion. Naturally, these sold out almost immediately and we’re certain another version will soon make its way onto their release schedule. In the mean time, they have just unveiled a Su-27 in a scintillating horizon blue paint scheme, which will no doubt become another heavily sought after model upon release. The balance of their latest military hardware has now been posted to our site.

JC Wings 1:72 scale German Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-4 Fighter – Major Siegfried Schnell, Jagdgeschwader 2, France, 194
JC Wings 1:72 scale Imperial Japanese Navy Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Fighter – Warrant Officer Tetsuzo Iwamoto, 253rd Kokutai, 1944
JC Wings 1:72 scale USMC Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowler Electronic Warfare Aircraft – Electronic Attack Squadron 2 (VMAQ-2) “Death Jesters”, Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station, North Carolina, 2019
JC Wings 1:72 scale USAF General Dynamics F-16C Viper Fighter – 182nd Fighter Squadron, 149th Fighter Wing, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, “70th Anniversary”, 2017 [Anniversary Scheme]
JC Wings 1:72 scale US Navy Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet Strike Fighter – VFA-103 “Jolly Rogers,” USS Eisenhower (CVN-69), 2016
JC Wings 1:72 scale US Navy Grumman F-14B Tomcat Fleet Defense Fighter – VF-11 “Red Rippers”, USS George Washington (CVN-73), 2005
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JC Wings Continues to Soar

JC Wings USAF Vought A-7D Corsair II Attack Aircraft – 354th Tactical Fighter Wing, 1972 (1:72 Scale)

Over the last few months, we’ve slowly been building out our JC Wings military diecast aircraft section aimed at reflecting some of their newest warbirds looking to take wing. Earlier today, we added a batch of new models that were first announced back in September but, for various reasons, we had to wait until December to list properly. Currently we do not have firm release dates for any of these models, so we are assuming they’ll reach us some time this spring, which of course, could change if the issues with the supply chain haven’t been remedied. Anyway, here now the latest models added to our catalog:

JC Wings US Navy Grumman F-14D Tomcat Fleet Defense Fighter – VF-2 “Bounty Hunters”, 2002 [Low-Vis Scheme] (1:72 Scale)
JC Wings US Navy Grumman F-14D Tomcat Fleet Defense Fighter – VF-2 “Bounty Hunters”, 2002 [Low-Vis Scheme] (1:72 Scale)
JC Wings USAF Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle Multi-Role Fighter – 4th Fighter Wing, 75th Anniversary Edition, 2017 [Anniversary Scheme] (1:72 Scale)
JC Wings Vietnamese Sukhoi Su-30MK2V “Flanker-G” Fighter – 923rd Fighter Regiment, 2012 (1:72 Scale)
JC Wings USAAF North American P-51D Mustang Fighter – Raymond S. Wetmore, 370th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group, 1945 (1:72 Scale)
JC Wings Israeli Defense Force General Dynamics F-16I Sufa Fighter – 253 Squadron “The Negev Squadron”, 2015 (1:72 Scale)
JC Wings US Navy Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet Strike Fighter – VFA-14 “Tophatters”, 2019 [Anniversary Scheme] (1:72 Scale)
JC Wings Ukrainian Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-29MU1 ‘Fulcrum-C’ Fighter – 2019 (1:72 Scale)




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New Line: JC Wings

JC Wings 1:72 scale USAF Boeing F-15C Eagle Multi-Role Fighter – 194th Fighter Squadron, 75th Anniversary, 2018 [Anniversary Scheme]

We’ve made the decision to stock a new line of 1:72 scale diecast military aircraft: JC Wings. Frankly, we’ve had our eye on this particular range for a very long time but haven’t had the chance to add them to our burgeoning product portfolio nor the room to stock their models until very recently. We’ve placed our opening order with our distributor, who hasn’t, as yet, provided a firm release date for any of these new introductions, although we’re presuming they will likely come to market some time later this summer. I did want to make mention that none of the JC Wings military aircraft comes with display stands, although separate display stands can be obtained from other sources.

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