is not a real big fan of pre-painted minis, and he positively despises randomly-packed "collectable" ones - so why is he writing this article?
SR-71
A pewter model of the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. It was a strategic reconnaissance aircraft that both the U.S. Air Force and NASA utilized from 1966 to 1999.
F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
A pewter-cast model of the Boeing Super Hornet. Introduced in 1999, it is a multi-role fighter used by the U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Air Force.
B-1B Lancer
A pewter-cast model of the Rockwell B-1B Lancer heavy bomber. First deliveries were in 1986, and it remains one of three strategic bombers used in the U.S. Air Force fleet.
B-36 Peacemaker
A pewter model of the Convair B-36 Peacemaker. It entered service in 1948, and served as the primary strategic bomber in SAC (Strategic Air Command) until it was phased out in 1959.
