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Gaspatch Announces Upcoming, “Highly Detailed” Me 163 Comet Kit

Gaspatch Models has announced the upcoming release of a new Me 163 Comet model kit in 1/48 scale.

At the moment, details appear to be extremely limited, although the kit is touted as being “highly detailed” and “coming soon.”

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Eduard to Release Limited Edition, Dual Combo Bf 109G-5/G-6 Model Kit

Eduard has announced the upcoming release of a limited edition Bf 109G-5/6 kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (11140) is a dual combo kit containing parts for “two complete models” representing the G-5 and G-6. It reportedly focuses on aircraft from JG 300, JG 301 and JG 302 and will include Eduard plastic parts, and decals, pre-painted PE parts, painting masks, resin wheels / Eberspächer type acoustic pipe and marking options for ten machines.

The kit is currently slated for release in July under the name “‘WILDE SAU Episode One: Ring of Fire.” Click below to check out additional box images.

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Eduard Releases New, Limited Edition B-26 Marauder ETO/MTO Model Kit

Eduard has released its new, limited edition B-26B/C “Wine, Women & Song” model kit in 1/72 scale.

The kit (2129) reportedly contains Hasegawa plastic parts, Eduard Brassin wheels, photo etched details, painting mask and nine marking options for 9th and 12th USAAFB-26B/C in European Theater of Operations (ETO) and Mediterranean Theater of Operations (MTO) service.

Click below to check out the product link as well as additional images and details.

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Zvezda Releases Renders of New Tool 1/48 IL-2 Sturmovik Kit

Zvezda has released the first renderings of their new tool IL-2 Sturmovik kit in 1/48 scale.

The “full new kit” will reportedly represent the single-seat version and boast a detailed engine, bomb bay, cockpit, gear, etc.

At the moment, additional information, including a potential release date, have not yet been announced. Click below to check out additional images (part of panels lines are not shown on 3D-renders.)

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Eduard Releases New 1/48 “Operation Overlord” Tempest Mk. V Model Kit

Eduard has released its new Hawker Tempest Mk. V “Weekend Edition” model kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (84171) reportedly includes Eduard plastic parts and decals representing two aircraft that participated in Operation Overlord: JN751, flown by W/Cdr Roland P. Beamont, CO of No. 150 Wing and JN765 of No. 3 Squadron.

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Eduard Releases New Tool Fw 190A-6 Model Kit

Eduard has released its new tool Fw 190A-6 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The ProfiPACK edition kit (82148) reportedly includes Eduard plastic parts and decals, pre-painted photo-etched details, a painting mask and five marking options representing machines flown by Lt. Heinz-Günther Lück (1./JG 1), Oblt. Helmut Radtke (5./JG 54 / W. Nr. 550461), Günther Josten (1./JG 51), Fw. Walter Nietzsche (II./JG 300) and Hptm. Friedrich-Karl Müller (Stab./JG 300 / W. Nr. 550453).

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Modelsvit To Release New Model Kit of Rare Yak-9TD

Modelsvit has announced the upcoming release of a new Yak-9TD model kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (4812) represents a rare modification of famous WWII Yak-9 fighter (mainly produced in 1944) and reportedly includes 86 plastic parts, decals for 3 marking variants, adhesive masks and rubber tires.

The kit is currently slated for release in July.

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ICM to Release New 1/48 B-26С-50 Invader Model Kit

ICM is continuing their line of Invader model kits with an upcoming B-26С-50 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The new offering (48284) reportedly includes highly detailed engines, armament and cockpit interior as well as marking options for three aircraft.

Additional details are scarce, although the new kit is slated for release in June. A number of renderings have also been released, additional examples of which can be seen below.

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Sword Announces Upcoming Release of 3 New Avenger Kits

Sword models has announced the upcoming release of three new Grumman Avenger kits in 1/72 scale.

The kits will reportedly represent Avenger AS.4 (SW72130), TBM-3S2 Avenger (SW72131) and TBM-3R (SW72132).

Additional details are limited at the moment, although the offerings are slated for release sometime at the end of June. Box art images have also been released, additional examples of which can be seen below.

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Eduard to Release New “Operation Overlord” Hawker Tempest Mk.V Kit

Eduard plans to release a Weekend Edition Hawker Tempest Mk.V Series 1 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (84171) focuses on aircraft that participated in Operation Overlord and includes two liveries representing JN751 flown by W/Cdr Roland P. Beamont (DSO, DFC & Bar) CO of No. 150 Wing and JN765 of No. 3 Squadron.

It appears that the kit may be released in June. Click below to check out livery profiles.

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