LukGraph has announced that they will be reintroducing their 1/32 de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide model kit in a completely redesigned form.

This isn’t just a reissue. It’s a brand-new project: refined, corrected, and heavily detailed to push the level of realism and build experience even further. Every surface, every line, every detail has been rethought to do justice to this iconic aircraft.

The kit will be fully printed (no casting) and will be offered in a variety of boxings with British military, Foreign military and civilian markings. As of this writing, a final release date has not yet been announced.

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A 1946 Cessna 120 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1946 Cessna 120, S/N 9174, N90113, with 130-hp O-290-D and Sensenich M76AM-2 54″ prop. 2x 12.5 gallon tanks for up to 4 hours of flight time. Garmin avionics GTR-200B, GTX-327, GDL-82 ADS-B Out, and GDL-50R ADS-B In. Annual completed Nov 25. Cruise 110mph, climbs 700+fpm, 5-6 gph. Blue/white paint, clean interior. Ready for your next adventure. Currently stored at KBAZ and will be flying, hours will change. TTAF: 5552hrs; SPOH: 283hrs ( Last OH Apr 2017); SMOH: 305hrs (Last OH May 2017) (TBO – 1500hrs); Useful Load – 448lbs

The aircraft is located in Seguin, Texas 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.

Special Hobby has revealed new renderings and marking options for their upcoming TP-40N model kit in 1/72 scale.

The TP-40N is a two-seat trainer conversion of the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk. It keeps the P-40’s characteristic long nose and Allison V-1710 engine.

The company states that the decals for the upcoming release (72543) will feature three aircraft: olive/gray, natural metal, and olive with green spots/gray. The kit itself will combine plastic and 3D printed parts. Click below to check out additional images.

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A 1973 Pitts Special S-1 has been spotted for sale. Details are limited, but the listing states that it is part of a restoration project.

The S-1 is a compact, single-seat aerobatic biplane designed by Curtis Pitts for high-performance stunt flying, and it became one of the most influential aircraft in airshow and competition aerobatics. It has been a favorite among aerobatic pilots since the 1940s.

The aircraft is located in Mesa, Arizona and is currently available for US $25,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos.

Coming soon from MMPBooks and author Dariusz Karnas is Fieseler Fi 156 Storch (Yellow Series), a second edition that reportedly includes new color profiles, enhanced content and a thoroughly revised and improved text.

The Fieseler Fi 156 Storch (stork) was a German liaison aircraft built before and during World War II, and even post war in France. It remains famous to this day for its excellent STOL performance and remarkable wartime exploits. This book describes in detail the technical aspects of the aircraft, its design and development. All wartime versions are described in detail.

It contains: scale plans in 1/72 nd scale; photos and drawings from Technical Manuals; superb color illustrations of camouflage and markings; rare b+w archive photographs; color photos of preserved aircraft.

The 256 page book is currently available for pre-order with release set for August 10.

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MiniArt has released their new P-47N-2RE Thunderbolt Basic model kit in 1/48 scale.

Aas previously reported, this particular variant was a long-range version of the famous American fighter. Designed for extended operations, the P-47N featured a distinctive wing shape and increased fuel capacity, making it well suited for late-war escort and ground attack missions.

The kit (48068) is part of a range of new P-47 variants offered by the company. It is described as highly detailed and accurate with photo-etched parts and marking options for two aircraft.

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A 1977 Mooney M20J has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This 1977 Mooney M20J is a well-maintained, regularly flown aircraft… 4,292 total time and 833 hours since major overhaul, including a new camshaft installed approximately 150 hours ago… The panel is equipped with a Garmin GTN 650, Garmin aera 660 coupled, Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out, JPI 730 engine monitor, and dual Electroair electronic ignition. It also features a working Century III autopilot with altitude hold… Performance upgrades include a Power Flow exhaust, inflatable door seal, one-piece belly pan, and upgraded thicker windows. Additional highlights include wing tanks sealed by Weep No More in 2012, hangared storage, and regular use and maintenance. A 2012 gear-up incident was repaired at a Mooney Service Center in Wilmar. This aircraft cruises lean of peak at approximately 145 KTAS while burning only 8 to 8.5 GPH, making it an efficient and capable option for personal or cross-country flying.

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

Arma Hobby has released their completely new tool F4F-3 Wildcat in 1/72 scale.

As previously reported, the offering (70090) represents the early Wildcat from the opening months of the Pacific War and is made from completely new molds created specifically for this version. It includes plastic parts, canopy and wheel masks, and a 3D print digital file containing seat with harness, exhaust pipes, landing gear opening mechanism chains, cockpit control lever set, and gun barrels. Decals are also included with marking options for three aircraft: “F-5”, VF-2, USS Lexington, flown by Lt. Albert O. Vorse Jr.; BuNo 4019 “211-F-11”, VMF-211; “F-13”, VF-3, USS Lexington.

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A Fisher Flying Products FP-101 project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This is a partially built Fisher Flying Products FP-101. It was built and flown previously, but then wrecked during a landing when a log was hit in a field. It was then sold and mostly finished and then stored. All the fabric work is done. A rotax 447 engine is installed which has dual carbs and is pull start. A cowling has been mostly fabricated. The interior was not done but a dash has been cut out. The prop is not included. The wing is wired for lights, but no lights are installed. Wing struts are included. It needs some work to finish. This will have to be picked up, I do not have a way to ship it unless it is local delivery. The original windshield is there and could be used as-is or used for a pattern. The full set of plans and instructions is also included.

The aircraft is located in Airway Heights, Washington and is currently available for US $4,995 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

Recently released by Aeronaut Books and author Dr. Hannes Täger is the two volume set Immelmann – Life and Death of an Aviation Legend: Biography of Fighter Pilot Oberleutnant Max Immelmann (1890-1916), which tells the true story of Max Immelmann, one of the first fighter pilots and creator of air combat tactics, who was a close comrade and rival of Oswald Boelcke.

This comprehensive biography – richly illustrated with nearly 700 images – dispels old misconceptions and myths. It also provides remarkable new insights into this legendary Saxon aviator, his private and romantic life, his air combats, his death, and his legacy.

The volumes are available in Hardcover, paperback and Kindle editions. Volume 1 has 279 pages, Volume 2 has 323 pages.

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