MiniArt Releases New “Duxford Eagles” P-47D-22-RE Thunderbolt Basic Kit
MiniArt has released a new P-47D-22RE Thunderbolt basic kit in 1/48 scale.
The P-47D-22-RE was a late-production “razorback” fighter built at Farmingdale, New York, retaining the raised rear fuselage and framed canopy of earlier Thunderbolts. Its principal improvement was a large Hamilton Standard paddle-blade propeller, which made better use of the aircraft’s power and improved climb performance. Powered by a turbo-supercharged Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engine with water injection for additional combat power, it carried eight .50-caliber machine guns and could carry bombs or external fuel tanks, making it effective in both fighter-escort and ground-attack roles during World War II.
The new kit (48049) is described as “highly detailed” and includes realistic metal surfaces with fine rivet and panel details. It includes four marking options representing aircraft serving with the famous “Duxford Eagles” of the 78th Fighter Group, Eighth Air Force based at RAF Duxford.
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“Massive Collection” of Europa Aircraft Parts, Kits, Spares Offered For Sale
A “massive collection” of Europa aircraft parts, kits, spares, etc. has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):
Biggest collection of Europa aircraft parts and kits, ever to have been sold off in one collection or individually. Retiring and clearing out everything including 8 Europa fuselages, 14 pairs of Europa wings, and loads of stuff. Airframes are both new and old, some were flying, some only partially built, so a great place to start from.
The Europa is a British two-seat composite kit aircraft designed by Ivan Shaw for economical touring. Typically Rotax-powered, it features removable wings and either a distinctive single-main-wheel undercarriage or conventional tricycle landing gear.
The collection is located in Selby, United Kingdom and is currently available for £15,072.25 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.
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E-Flite to Release Their “Largest, Most Detailed, Best Performing” RC P-51D Yet
E-Flite is preparing to release their largest, most detailed, and best performing P-51 RC model to date.
Their upcoming 1.5m P-51D Mustang is equipped with a unique 3-piece wing design for easy transport and storage, main gear /tailwheel electric retracts with shock-absorbing struts, ball-bearing equipped wheels and softer diamond tread tires enabling operation from pavement or grass. Power is provided by a factory-installed brushless motor with a 100-amp Spektrum Avian Smart ESC that’s compatible with 6S LiPo power. The model boasts an abundance of Extra Scale details, including molded-in panel lines and hatches, guns and removable drop tanks, as well as Functional Extra Scale features include LED navigation lights, sequenced main and tailwheel gear doors, flaps, and more.
The model will be offered in PNP (EFL-3360) and BNF Basic (EFL-3359) versions. The BNF example includes an AR637TA+ receiver that offers full-range telemetry including real-time battery voltage, current, temperature, and more, plus the advantages of enhanced AS3X+ and optional-use SAFE Select technologies for easy flying.
As of this writing, release is slated for November. Check out a promo video below.
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MiniArt Releases Fw 190D-9 Basic Model Kit With Famed JV 44 Markings
MiniArt has released their new Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9 JV 44 “Sachsenberg Schwarm” basic model kit in 1/48 scale.
The Fw 190D-9 “Doras” of JV 44’s Sachsenberg Schwarm, led by Lt. Heinz Sachsenberg, protected Adolf Galland’s Me 262 jets during their vulnerable takeoffs and landings in the final weeks of World War II. Operating from München-Riem and Ainring in spring 1945, these aircraft were marked with striking red undersides and white stripes for rapid recognition by German anti-aircraft defenses—making them among the Luftwaffe’s most famous late-war fighters.
As previously reported, the kit (48045) is described as “highly detailed” with realistic metal surfaces and panel details. Two marking options will also be included representing “Red 1” flown by Lt. Heinz “Heino” Sachsenberg and “Red 3” flown by Hptm. Waldemar Wubke.
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Starduster Too SA300 Project For Sale: “All Work Completed to the Highest Standard”
A Starduster Too SA300 biplane project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):
New plans built Starduster Too SA300 project for sale. Aircraft rolling fuselage with lots of parts included to complete the project. The Starduster Too SA300 is a two-seat, plans built, open cockpit, aerobatic biplane. It was developed to be an economical aerobatic two-seat sport biplane stressed to + 6 to – 6 G. The fuselage is made of 4130 steel tubing with fabric covering, the spars are made of spruce wood with plywood wooden wing ribs. The base engine is a Lycoming O-360 180 hp engine…All work completed to the highest standard…
The aircraft is located in West Sussex, United Kingdom and is currently available for £10,000. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.
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Airfix Releases New Tool Phantom FG.1 With Comprehensive Weapons Fit
Airfix has released their new tool McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG.1 model kit in 1/48 scale.
The FG.1, designated F-4K by its manufacturer, was a British version of the American F-4 Phantom II developed for the Royal Navy as a carrier-based fleet-defense fighter with a secondary strike role. Powered by Rolls-Royce Spey engines, it featured enlarged air intakes, a modified fuselage and an extending nosewheel leg to assist launches from Britain’s smaller aircraft carriers. Delivered from 1968, it served aboard HMS Ark Royal and with the RAF; following the carrier’s retirement in 1978, the remaining naval aircraft transferred to the RAF, where FG.1s continued in the air-defence role until 1989.
The new kit (A12015) boasts over 270 parts, including slide molded jet intakes to capture detail on all sides; a comprehensive weapons fit with Skyflash missiles, RN 2-inch rocket pods, Sidewinder missiles, 1000lb bombs as well as external fuel tanks; an extended nose undercarriage leg option and a detailed cockpit / ejector seats. Additional features include modeler aids such as molded paint marks for undercarriage apertures and integral flat tabs on fuselage parts for clamp location to enhance the build experience. Three marking options are also included representing the Royal Navy dark blue scheme of the period.
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1979 Cessna 421C For Sale: “Maintained With Full-Time, On-Staff Maintenance”
A 1979 Cessna 421C has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):
This 1979 Cessna 421C has been used for executive transportation and maintained with full-time, on-staff maintenance. The aircraft has 7,840 hours total time and is IFR equipped with Garmin avionics, Collins autopilot, dual nacelle fuel tanks, electric air conditioning, spoilers, vortex generators, and aft strakes…
The aircraft is located in Fort Scott, Kansas with offers currently being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.
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Eduard Releases “Brassin Hybrid” Birdcage P-51B/C Kit With Plastic, Resin, PE Parts
As part of their October new releases, Eduard has released a “Brassin Hybrid” edition P-51B/ C Mustang (Birdcage Canopy) in 1/32 scale.
The P-51B/C was the pivotal Merlin-powered development of the Mustang family, combining the airframe’s efficient laminar-flow wing with a Packard-built Rolls-Royce Merlin engine for exceptional high-altitude performance, speed, and range. Produced as the P-51B at Inglewood, California, and the essentially identical P-51C at Dallas, Texas, these “razorback” Mustangs were distinguished by their framed, or “birdcage,” canopy and rear fuselage spine; armed with four .50-caliber Browning machine guns, they became highly effective long-range escort fighters for Allied bombers over Europe from late 1943. Although rearward visibility was limited — leading many to receive the bulged British Malcolm Hood canopy — the B/C was the crucial variant that established the Mustang as one of the outstanding fighters of World War II.
The release (932012) includes Eduard plastic parts, PE parts, painting masks, resin parts (cockpit, undercarriage bays, wheels, guns, exhausts) and Eduard decals with marking options for five aircraft of 8th and 15th Air Force. Check out the product page below for kit content images.
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1981 Cessna Turbo U206G Stationair For Sale: “IFR Equipped, Airworthy, In Annual”
A 1981 Cessna Turbo U206G Stationair has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):
1981 Cessna Turbo U206G Stationair – IFR – Garmin GNS530 – 20″ Camera Port STC – Tip Tanks. This 1981 Cessna Turbo U206G Stationair is a working TU206G with 8,162 total airframe hours. It is IFR equipped, airworthy, and based at KSGU. Power comes from a Continental TSIO-520-M engine with 1,355 SMOH and a 1,600-hour TBO. The engine was overhauled or installed as new in 2023 and is turbonormalized. It is paired with a Hartzell propeller. This aircraft is equipped with a 20″ camera port STC, Gomolzig exhaust extension, tip tanks, auxiliary fuel tank, and complete logs. Avionics include a Garmin GNS530 GPS, Appareo Stratus ESGi transponder, ADS-B, and KX155 radio. The aircraft has a 2-seat cargo configuration with a utility interior. Exterior condition is fair. Annual inspection is valid through 11/30/26.
The aircraft is located in Anchorage, Alaska with offers currently being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.
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First Look: Hobby Boss’ New F4U-5N Corsair [Late] Night Fighter
Hobby Boss has released test build photos and renderings for their soon to be released F4U-5N Corsair [Late] Night Fighter model kit in 1/48 scale.
The F4U-5N Corsair [Late] is a radar-equipped night-fighter version of the ultimate piston-engine Corsair, the F4U-5, featuring a longer nose, all-metal wings, a raised cockpit, and a 2,450 hp Pratt & Whitney R-2800-32W engine that made it the fastest carrier-based piston fighter (about 462 mph). Carrying an AN/APS-19 radar pod on the right wing, flame-dampened exhausts, and four 20 mm cannons, it traded a bit of performance for night operations but retained a heavy bomb and rocket load for night intruder and close-support missions. In the Korean War, F4U-5Ns with VMF(N)-513 and Navy detachments hunted “Bedcheck Charlie” Po-2s, attacked supply convoys and trains, and even produced the conflict’s only Navy ace, Guy Bordelon, who scored all five of his kills at night in an F4U-5N.
The new release (80391) consists of 11 plastic sprues with over 200 parts, decals with one livery option and painting masks. It boasts accurate design, finely detailed engine and detailed gear cabin. Check out additional images below.
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