Armour C.D.C. of Milan, Italy, created the Armour Collection in 1996. By 1999, the collection was being sold in 23 countries, domestic and international. Some models are very hard to locate and many increase in value over time. World renowned for quality and accuracy, Armour replicas set the standard among discerning aviation buffs. These are truly Museum quality large die-cast replicas. In 2001, The Franklin Mint acquired the Armour Collection and is expanding the line to include the B17, B24, Mig's, A-10, B-17, DC-3, and many more. Franklin Mint has also added rubber rolling tires and removable canopies as well as some moving parts on many models. Hand-assembled. Hand-painted. Authentic to the original, including markings. Cast in a zinc alloy, the Armour Collection is designed in two scales. We offer the larger more desirable 1/48 scale. All Authentic markings and liveries are applied with utmost attention to accuracy.  Detailed cockpit fittings, Wing thickness to precise scale, True size and positioning of wheels, Minimal visible screw fixings. No characteristic is too small to be spared, no detail insignificant. Accuracy cannot be sacrificed when history is being relived. Tristar Airplane World invites you, to let your imagination take flight with Franklin Mint Armour 1/48 Airplane Replicas.