DBMK has announced the upcoming release of a new DH.103 Hornet F.1/PR.2 model kit in 1/32 scale.

The de Havilland DH.103 Hornet F.1 was a fast, long-range twin-engine British fighter developed late in World War II, using lightweight wooden construction and powerful Merlin engines to deliver exceptional speed and handling. The PR.2 was its unarmed photo-reconnaissance variant, built for extended-range surveillance by trading guns for cameras and extra fuel capacity. Together, they showed how the Hornet design was adapted from pure interception to specialist reconnaissance roles, and the type was notable as one of the fastest piston-engine fighters of its era.

The upcoming release (32003) will allow builders to depict the PR.2 in PRU blue – a pale blue-gray camouflage color used by the RAF’s Photographic Reconnaissance Unit on high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft to reduce visibility from the ground. The F.1 version will include a livery in overall silver. Release is expected “later this quarter.”

(via DBMK Model Kits)

A 1966 Piper Cherokee 140 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

If you’re looking for a dependable, well-maintained trainer or personal cross-country aircraft, this 1966 Piper Cherokee 140 is an outstanding opportunity… With approximately 3,100 hours total time, an engine with approximately 1,300 hours since major overhaul, and several valuable upgrades, this aircraft is ready for its next owner. Features: Approximately 3,100 hours total time with approximately 1,300 hours since major overhaul (SMOH), this four-seat aircraft has an approximately 800-pound useful load and is VFR equipped. The annual inspection is due in September, with ELT certification valid through 2027 and transponder certification valid through 2027. It features a SkySensor ADS-B system, LED landing light, and updated seats and carpet installed in 2022, along with a zero-time engine installed during the 1990s. Previously owned by the same owner since the 1980s before current ownership, the aircraft was purchased in 2025 for private pilot training, with approximately 110 hours flown by the current owner. It has reportedly performed reliably with no operational issues and is being sold only due to upgrading to a higher-performance aircraft.

The aircraft is located in Alliance, Ohio with offers currently being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

Arma Hobby has released the first teaser sprue shots for their upcoming new tool Curtiss Hawk 81-A2 model kit in 1/72 scale.

As previously reported, the upcoming release (70094) is the first in Arma’s new family of 1/72 Curtiss Hawk 81, Tomahawk II and P-40B/C kits. It represents the export version of the Hawk 81-A2 operated by the AVG in China during 1941–1942. These aircraft wore a distinctive camouflage scheme based on British specifications and applied using American-made DuPont paints. Three Flying Tigers marking options will be included.

The two new images show the first injection molded sprues for the kit, which are now being evaluated together with Arma’s tooling partner. If the evaluation confirms everything is on track, pre-orders are planned to open this week with shipping expected in the first half of August.

Click below to check out the new sprue images along with newly released renders.

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A 1975 Mooney M20F project has been spotted for sale.

Acxording to the listing, the aircraft is a 200 HP, fuel-injected, four-seat aircraft with 3,010 total airframe hours, 1,027 hours since major engine overhaul (with a top overhaul 200 hours ago and bottom end teardown 32 hours ago), and a freshly overhauled 3-blade Hartzell propeller with just 2 hours since overhaul. It features electric gear and flaps, a quadrant throttle, 201-style upgraded dash, one-piece windshield, extended fuselage for improved comfort, and 64-gallon fuel capacity for 5+ hour range.

The aircraft has been sitting unused in a hangar and will require a full interior refurbishment and general inspection, but shows no major structural, corrosion, or systems issues, making it a solid, fast (~150-knot cruise) refurbishment candidate with good engine, prop, and airframe fundamentals.

The aircraft is located in Pipestone, Canada and is currently avauilable for bidding. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

Coming soon from Pen & Sword and author Salvador Mafé Huertas is Grumman F-14 Tomcat: A Navy Jet in Service, a study of the aircraft that defined US naval air power through decades of combat, versatility, and enduring cultural iconography.

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat was a cornerstone of US Navy air power from the 1970s through to its retirement in 2006. Designed as a twin-engine, two-seat, supersonic interceptor, the F-14 was engineered to dominate the skies, primarily to counter Soviet aircraft during the Cold War.

The Tomcat’s sleek, angular design and distinctive variable-sweep wings gave it a menacing yet elegant silhouette, embodying both agility and raw power. Capable of adjusting its wing angle mid-flight – sweeping back for high-speed dashes or forward for enhanced manoeuvrability – the Tomcat adapted seamlessly to diverse combat scenarios, achieving speeds exceeding Mach 2.3 and a range of approximately 1,600 nautical miles.

As would be expected with an aircraft that remained in service for a number of decades, the F-14 had an impressive operational career. The type saw combat during the end of the Vietnam War, and was involved in the Lebanon Crisis in the early 1980s, Operation Desert Storm in the Gulf War, the Balkans Conflicts of the 1990s, flew strike missions during Operation Desert Fox (1998) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003). and even flew over Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom in the early 2000s. It was in these conflicts that the Tomcat proved its mettle in reconnaissance, air superiority, and later, precision strike roles with the addition of the LANTIRN targeting system.

Beyond its technical prowess, the F-14 gained cultural fame through its starring role in the 1986 movie blockbuster Top Gun, and its subsequent sequel, cementing its image as a symbol of American military might and pilot bravado.

Though retired by the US Navy in favour of the F/A-18 Hornet, the F-14 remains operational in limited numbers with Iran’s air force – a fact which is given due attention in this study. The Tomcat’s legacy endures as a marvel of engineering and a cultural touchstone of aviation history all of which is revealed in this visual feast.

The page book is currently available for pre-order with release set for November 30.

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MikroMir has released a new tool model kit of the DFW T.28 Floh in 1/32 scale.

The Floh was a tiny German biplane fighter prototype from 1915, designed by Hermann Dorner and built by Deutsche Flugzeug-Werke as a fast interceptor. Despite its compact, unusual shape, it could reach about 180 km/h with a 100 hp Mercedes engine. Its poor forward visibility and tricky landing behavior made it difficult to fly, and after prototype testing it never entered service and was eventually abandoned.

The new release (32-007) includes plastic and photo-etched parts as well as decals for the prototype machine, which was the only example ever constructed. Click below to check out box contents and the product page.

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A 1967 Piper Cherokee 180 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This 1967 Piper Cherokee 180 is a well-maintained, low-time aircraft offering dependable performance and excellent value for private pilots, flight training, or cross-country travel. Features & Highlights: 2,300 total airframe hours, 300 hours since factory remanufactured engine, 2,000-hour engine TBO, Current annual inspections, Excellent overall condition, Registration: N4964L

The aircraft is located in Santee, California with offers currently being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing.

Coming soon from Key Publishing and author Roger Staker is Piston, Passengers and Payload, which follows the development of British piston-engine passenger and commercial transport aircraft between the end of the Great War and the early 1950s, when piston engines were superseded by jets and turboprops.

This period saw rapid change at a technological level, in response to an emerging market for transport of all types. It also witnessed the birth, failures and mergers of numerous air transport companies.

Flying was not without risks, Alongside the acknowledged successes that helped to make the world a smaller place, there were tragedies, Lessons learned from these contributed to the safer travel environment that we enjoy today. The pace of commercial aircraft development was given added urgency by World War Two, with many civilian aircraft pressed into military service: not all survived.

Featuring many previously unseen photos, this book is the story of a previously closed chapter in British aviation and offers detailed accounts of 17 manufacturers whose advanced designs paved the way.

The page book is currently available for pre-order with release set for September 30.

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Modelsvit has provided an update on the development of their new tool Martin AM-1 Mauler model kit in 1/48 scale.

The Mauler was a bulky, single-seat, carrier-based attack aircraft developed by the Glenn L. Martin Company for the U.S. Navy during World War II, intended to haul very heavy ordnance loads from fleet carriers but entering service only in 1948 due to development delays and technical troubles, and serving in small numbers until the early 1950s before being eclipsed by the more successful Douglas AD Skyraider.

The latest update features test shots of the latest sprue production. Check them out below.

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A Piper PA-22-160 Tri-Pacer has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Great flying PA-22-160. TTAF 3070 TSMO 239, times may change, Annual 10/25, Basic panel, MX170B Nav/COM, Skybeacon ADSB out, lightweight battery, oil filter, Brackett air filter, Air Tech alternator, Niagra Oil cooler, Steve’s Gascolator, Dakota cub fuel selector, sealed struts, Ceconite recover in 1981, fabric is still good, exterior paint is 6/10, interior is 8/10.

The aircraft is located in Minden, Louisiana and is currently available for US $45,000 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.