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Italeri Releases P-38J Model Kit With Four New Liveries

Italeri has released a new P-38J boxing in 1/72 scale.

The kit is reportedly based on the Academy P-38 released in 2004 and includes new decals with marking options for four machines: “Miss Ann” of 7th FG; “BAMBI” of 55th FG, 338 FS; “Curly Six” of 367th FG, 394th FS and “T Rigor Mortis” of 421st FG.

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Special Hobby Shares Liveries For Upcoming Westland Whirlwind Kit

Special Hobby has posted an update with marking options for their upcoming Westland Whirlwind Mk.I model kit in 1/32 scale.

As previously reported, the kit’s (SH32047) development has been talked about for some time in the modeling community and its release is anxiously awaited. Previous updates have focused on CAD renderings, test fittings and the molds, which were reportedly created using an electroplating process sometimes also known as galvanic deposition.

The company recently completed work on the 3D data, and released renderings showing early and late cockpits. The cockpit itself will reportedly be “very detailed” with the kit boasting both plastic parts and PE fret.

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First Look: Special Hobby Shares Sprue Photos For New Tool Bf 109E-4 Kit

Special Hobby has shared the first photos of their upcoming new tool Bf 109E-4 model kit in 1/72 scale.

In addition to the sprue photos, the company has also released CAD renderings of the model (SH72439) as well as livery profiles. It appears that four options will be available, including aircraft flown by Gerhart Schopfel of III/JG 26 and “Yellow 8” of III./JG 5. Two representations of W/N 4148 are also included, depicting the machine as flown by Oblt. Helmut Wick in August 1940 and Hptm. Wolfgang Lippert in April 1941.

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Eduard Releases New P-51D F-6D/K Photo Reconnaissance Model Kit

Eduard has released a new F-6D/K photo reconnaissance version of the P-51D Mustang in 1/48 scale.

The new offering (82103) reportedly includes Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted photo-etched parts, a painting mask and marking options for six machines:

1. F-6D-15, 44-14874, flown by Lt. John E. Jacoby, 82nd TRS, 71st TRG, 5th AF, Johnson Field, Japan, September 1945
2.F-6D-10, 44-14699, flown by Lt. Clifford S. Slonneger, 109th TRS, 67th TRG, 9th AF, Gosselies, Belgium, 1945
3. F-6K-10, 44-12223, 118th TRS, 23rd FG, 14th AF, Chengkung, China, 1945
4. F-6K-15, 75th FS, 23rd FG, 14th AF, Luliang Airfield, China, 1945
5. F-6D-15, 44-15417, flown by Lt. Edwin H. Pearle, 2nd FS, 2nd ACG, Cox´s Bazar, India, Spring 1945
6. F-6D-10, 44-14659, 111th TRS, 68th TRG, 12th AF, Fürth, Germany, July 1945

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First Look: Airfix’s New Tool Bristol Beaufort, Complete Build

Airfix has released the first images showing a completed example of their upcoming new tool Beaufort Mk.I model kit in 1/72 scale.

The new images focus on the two liveries that will be included in the kit, which represent a Mk.I N1016, piloted by Flying Officer Kenneth Campbell VC of 22 Squadron in 1941 and Mk.I L9866, flown by Sgt. John Bell Rutherford of 217 Squadron, RAF.

As previously reported, additional details on the upcoming kit (A04021) are currently scarce, although it is expected to be released “very early in the new year.” Click below to check out additional images of the complete builds/livery options, as well as the newly revealed box art.

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Revell Releases New Bristol Beaufighter Night Fighter Kit

Revell has released its new night fighter version of the Bristol Beaufighter in 1/48 scale.

As previously reported, the new offering (03854) is a updated version of the new tool Beaufighter (03943) released in 2018 and reportedly includes new parts, a cockpit with consoles and instrument panel, separate rudder, V-tail with separate elevators, detailed Hercules engines and separate ailerons and flaps.

The “Level 5” kit consists of 188 parts and measures 266 mm in length with a 367 mm span.

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Airfix Releases New “Civilian Schemes” Spitfire FR Mk.XIV Kit

Airfix has released its new 1/48 Spitfire FR Mk.XIV model kit which features racing liveries.

The offering (A05139) is based on the new tool FR Mk.XIV kit (A05135) released in 2019 and includes marking options for G-FIRE, (Duxford, Cambridgeshire, England, 1988) and CF-GMZ (‘Edmonton Canada, The Crossroads of the World’, Canada, 1949).

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New Release: Eduard ProfiPACK Spitfire Mk.1a Model Kit

Eduard has released their new ProfiPACK edition Spitfire Mk.Ia model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (82151) includes Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted photo etched details and a painting mask. Liveries are also included for seven machines: P9386, S/Ldr Brian J. Lane of 19 Squadron; X4253, P/O Wilfred G. Duncan Smith of 611 Squadron; X4828, F/Lt Wojciech Kolaczkowski of 303 Squadron; R6709, P/O Colin Falkland Gray of RNZAF 54 Squadron; N3250, P/O/ Allan R. Wright of 92 Squadron; R6690, P/O/ John C. Dundas of 609 Squadron and R6835, F/O Brian J. Carbury of 603 Squadron.

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First Look: Liveries For Eduard’s New ProfiPACK Spitfire Mk.1a

Eduard has released new details on their upcoming ProfiPACK edition Spitfire Mk.Ia model kit in 1/48 scale (82151).

The latest update focuses on the seven livery options to be included in the offering. They represent P9386, S/Ldr Brian J. Lane of 19 Squadron; X4253, P/O Wilfred G. Duncan Smith of 611 Squadron; X4828, F/Lt Wojciech Kolaczkowski of 303 Squadron; R6709, P/O Colin Falkland Gray of RNZAF 54 Squadron; N3250, P/O/ Allan R. Wright of 92 Squadron; R6690, P/O/ John C. Dundas of 609 Squadron and R6835, F/O Brian J. Carbury of 603 Squadron.

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AZ Model Releases Two “Complete New Tool” DH 103 Hornet Model Kits

AZ Model has released the first two of their four “complete new tool” model kits of the DH.103 Hornet in 1/72 scale.

The two new releases represent the F.Mk.I (AZ7651), PR.Mk.2 (AZ7652) with each including three post-war livery options. The F.Mk.I kit features decals for PX 284 “Black H” of 65 Squadron; PX 275 “White GO-F” of Central Fighter Establishment and PX 216 “Black WA-TN,” the personal aircraft of Wing Commander W.A. “Tiny” Neale. The PR.Mk.2 kit offers options for PX 216 “White R” of CFS Handling Squadron; VA 964, used for crash barrier trials and VA 966 of CFS Handling Squadron. The kits appears to consist of grey and clear plastic parts.

F.Mk.3 (AZ7653) and FR.Mk.4 (AZ7654) kits are reportedly slated for future release.

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