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Revell Releases 1/32 Hawker Tempest V Model Kit

Revell has released a Hawker Tempest Mk V model kit in 1/32 scale.

The offering (03851) is described as a reboxing of Special Hobby’s 1/32 Tempest V (SH32052) with changed decals. The “very detailed, level 5” kit contains nine injection molded frames with “very precise engravings.” Livery options are not listed, but product images suggest JN751 (flown by W/C R.P. Beamont, OC 150 Wing) is included.

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ICM Shares Model / Sprue Renderings For Upcoming 1/32 Stearman PT-13

ICM has released renderings and sprue images for their upcoming Stearman PT-13/N2S-2/5 Kaydet model kit (32052) in 1/32 scale.

The release follows ICM’s new tool 1/32 Stearman PT-17 kit (32050) kit released earlier this year. Additional details, including liveries, pricing and a potential release date appear to be absent at the moment.

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“One of a Kind” 7/8 Scale Gee Bee Offered For Sale

A “one of a kind” 7/8 scale Gee Bee R-1 has been spotted for sale.

The aircraft described as a “model” in new condition and the sale reportedly includes plans on how it was built. Construction is said to be “all wood” including the motor.

It is located in Berlin, Massachusetts and is currently being offered for US $5,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Modelsvit Completes Design of Upcoming P-82 E/F/G Twin Mustang, Releases New Renderings

Modelsvit has announced that the design phase for their upcoming 1/48 P-82 E/F/G Twin Mustang has been completed.

At the moment, additional details still appear to be fairly limited, however, the company did accompany their announcement with a new series of renderings, additional examples of which can be seen below.

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AZ Models Shares Update on Upcoming DH Hornet Model Kits

AZ Model has released an update on their upcoming “complete new tool” model kits of the DH.103 Hornet.

As previously reported, the 1/72 kits will represent the F.Mk.I (AZ7651), PR.Mk.2 (AZ7652), F.Mk.3 (AZ7653) and FR.Mk.4 (AZ7654). It appears that the F.Mk.I and PR.Mk.2 will be the first two kits released with an expected release date of late August / early September.

The new update also features livery profiles for the kits which can be seen below.

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First Look: Test Build / Sprues For Airfix’s New Tool Avro Vulcan B.2 Kit

Airfix has released an update on their upcoming, new tool 1/72 Avro Vulcan B.2 kit (A12011) which includes sprue images and detailed test build photos.

As previously reported, the company initially announced the kit’s development at the Scale Modelworld 2019 event in Telford. The kit’s spures have been “rigorously inspected” by the development but are still subject to change before production. Likewise, the model seen in the new test build images is still subject to change as well, as the process allows the team to “examine both the accuracy of molding detail and effectiveness of models construction from the parts.”

The Vulcan kit is currently slated for release sometime this autumn. Click below to check out a selection of the newly released images.

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Brengun Releases New Tool SBD Dauntless in Coral Sea / Midway Boxings

Brengun has released their new tool SBD-3 Dauntless model kit in 1/144 scale.

The new offering appears in two boxings, including a Coral Sea version (BRP144013) with four liveries, and a Midway version (BRP144014) with three marking options. Click below to check out Buy on eBay on eBays, kit contents and livery profiles.

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Tamiya Releases Limited Edition P-38H Masterpiece Kit

Tamiya has released their “one shot production run” P-38H Masterpiece kit in 1/48 scale.

As previously reported, the kit (25199) offers a bevy of new parts to replicate the type, including larger supercharger intakes, rear canopy without reinforcing frames, instrumentation, nose landing gear strut and bay covers, main landing gear reinforcements, upgraded 20mm cannon and 12.7mm machine guns that were often modified on the ground, plus turbocharger coolant pipe. It also includes weights for accurate balance and display and a detailed cockpit with wheel-type controls, radio, throttle box and more.

One marking option will be included representing 432nd Fighter Squadron, part of the 475th Fighter Group that was devastatingly effective from 1943-44 over the Pacific. A canopy painting mask is also included as well as a full-color painting guide.

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Eduard Releases New “Very Long Range” P-51 Kit With 12 Liveries

Eduard has released a new, limited edition P-51D VLR (Very Long Range) “Tales of Iwo Jima” model kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (11142) focuses on aircraft from 15th FG, 506th FG, 21st FG that flew so-called “Very Long Range” missions from Iwo Jima to Japan. It includes Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted photo-etched parts, a painting mask, resin wheels and a pin bearing the emblem of the 78th Fighter Squadron. Continue reading Eduard Releases New “Very Long Range” P-51 Kit With 12 Liveries

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Special Hobby Releases New Short Sunderland Mk III Model Kit

Special Hobby has released their new Short Sunderland Mk III model kit in 1/72 scale.

The offering (SH72304) is based on the new tool Sunderland Mk V model kit (SH72162) released in 2019. The new Mk III kit represents the anti-submarine version of the flying boat and reportedly offers “extremely detailed interior,” scale panel lines and marking options for four machines, including EK591/2-U of 422 Squadron, EJ168/J of 343 Squadron, EJ134/N of 461 Squadron and DV969 of 10 Squadron.

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