From early unmanned aircraft flights in the late 1800s to hypersonic modern day jets and space travel, the world of aviation has seen phenomenal growth in the past 125 years.
Public fascination with aeroplanes, helicopters and jets has never wavered. Starting with the Wright brothers amazing early flying machines and the glamour of burgeoning commercial air travel to the thrill of mind-blowing military aircraft.
At Frontline Hobbies, we stock over 1,000 diecast aircraft models from historical design classics to the latest military and space innovations.
Diecast civilian aircraft
While airliners were first used in the 1930s to transport passengers and cargo, the real civilian aircraft boom came after World War II. Decommissioned military aircraft were repurposed for civilian transport and design principles used for heavy bombers were transferred to planes capable of carrying people and luggage en masse.
Even nowadays when air travel is an everyday occurrence, there’s still something magical about flying and there are countless people around the world who collect their favourite civilian aircraft models.
Gemini Jets is the world’s foremost producer of replica diecast metal airliners, producing commercial airliners from around the world. Gemini Jets makes extremely collectible model aeroplanes with its collection containing modern and historical makes from Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed and other famous manufacturers.
Gemini Jets uses real blueprints supplied by the airlines to create true-to-life miniatures of the real things.
Add a piece of Australiana to your collection with the Gemini Jets 1/200 Qantas Airways B787-9 (Flaps Down) (VH-ZNK) Diecast Aircraft or the Gemini Jets 1/200 Regional Express (Rex Airlines) B737-800 Diecast Aircraft or go for the ultimate American airliner with the Gemini Jets 1/400 Southwest Airlines B737-700 N918WN "Illinois One" Diecast Aircraft.
Diecast helicopters
There’s something irresistibly awesome about helicopters. From endless depictions of helicopters saving the day in action movies to daring mountain rescues and everyday heroics from models like the Westpac rescue helicopter, helicopters and undeniably one of the coolest aircraft in existence.
At Frontline Hobbies, we stock a great range of diecast helicopters from Hobby Master, Corgi, Daron and more.
The Daron Runway24 - UH60 Presidential Helicopter is a US Army design classic. After winning a design competition in 1976, the Black Hawk UH-60A started service with the US Army in 1979.
This replica UH60 helicopter from Daron comes with a flexible rubber runway section which can be used with other runway24 sets to form your own personal airport.
Diecast military aircraft
From Sopwith Camels to Spitfires, Hurricanes, Lancaster Bombers and Hornets, military history is packed with iconic game-changing aircraft. Our diecast military aircraft range contains a huge collection of modern and historic replicas of some of the most famous, innovative and exciting aircraft the world has ever seen.
An all-time design classic and hero of the Battle of Britain, the Spitfire is perhaps the most iconic military aircraft of all time. The Oxford 1/72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk1 Aircraft AC001 Diecast Aircraft is a beautifully detailed replica depicting the livery of the model flown by pilot Sergeant R Havercroft of the 92nd squadron in 1940 and comes mounted on a commemorative stand.
If you feel the need, the need for speed, the Tomcat US Navy Fighter from Century Wings will be right up your alley. Century Wings is a Tokyo-based diecast military aircraft model manufacturer specialising in limited runs of highly detailed, precise replicas.
Diecast space and sci-fi
Like your diecast models a bit more out-there? Our diecast aircraft collection goes beyond the confines of Earth with our space and sci-fi diecast aircraft collection.
Space travel is one of the most incredible feats of human endeavour ever achieved, and one of the most extraordinary steps in this journey was the development of the US Space Shuttle program in the 1980s.
Relive the pioneering years of space travel with the 1/200 Space Shuttle "First Mission" Mission STS-1, OV-102 "Columbia", April 12, 1981 from Hobby Master. The first Space Shuttle orbiter to undertake space flight with its maiden voyage in April 1981.
The Columbia carried many famous astronauts in its time including the first female commander of an American spaceflight mission, the first ESA astronaut and the first Israeli astronaut.
Columbia is perhaps most remembered, however, for its tragic end, with the 2003 Columbia disaster which claimed the lives of all seven crew upon reentry to the Earth’s atmosphere. Although it can come to a tragic end, the Columbia has its place firmly set in world aviation and space exploration history.
Explore diecast aircraft and add to your collection today
Whether you’re just starting out or are looking for the next piece for your lifelong collection, we’ve got an extraordinary range of diecast aircraft to choose from. Shop online today to get free shipping on orders over $150 or come visit us at our Newcastle store.
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