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ICM to Release New 1/48 Do 217J-1/2 Night Fighter Model Kit

ICM is slated to release a new Do 217J-1/2 model kit in 1/48 scale.

According to Scalemates, the offering (48272) is based on ICM’s new tool Do 217N-1 kit (48271) released last year and includes new parts – although a complete list of contents, including liveries, appears to be absent at the moment.

As of this writing, the kit is described as a May release that will soon be on sale. To date a series of CAD renderings have been released, as well as images of the two new sprues included with the kit. Click below to see more.

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Italeri Releases Battle of Britain Edition Heinkel He IIIH Model Kit

Italeri has re-released its 1/72 Heinkel He IIIH model kit with five new marking options commemorating the upcoming 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

The photos below suggest that the kit (1436) contains plastic and clear parts and liveries representing A1+DA of KG 53, G1+BH of KG 55, 1H+JA of KG 26, 1H+GP of KG 26, and 111 H-6, Sonderkommando Blaich. Click below to check them out along with a link to the Buy on eBay on eBay.

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Italeri Releases Battle of Britain Hawker Hurricane Mk.I Model Kit

Italeri has re-released its 1/48 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I model kit with changed decals representing four Battle of Britain machines.

It appears that the kit (2802) contains photo etched parts and liveries for P2923, flown by Plt. Albert Gerard Lewis of 85 Squadron; P3395, flown by F/OA.W. Clowes of 1 Squadron; P3878, flown by Plt. Off. HAC Bird-Wilson of 17 Squadron; and P2961, flown by F/OW.L. McKnight of 242 Squadron.

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First Look: Arma’s New Tool FM-2 Wildcat Finished Build

Arma Hobby has released a new series of images showing a completed and finished version of their upcoming FM-2 Wildcat model kit in 1/72 scale.

As previously reported, the model will reportedly be released in three boxings, including an FM-2 Wildcat Expert Set (70031), Wildcat Mk VI Model Kit (70032) and FM-2 Wildcat Model Kit (70033). The project will also continue into the F4F-4 Wildcat version at some point.

According to the company, pre-orders will commence on Friday. Click below to check out a selection of additional images.

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Special Hobby to Release New Short Sunderland Mk III Model Kit

Special Hobby has announced the upcoming release of a new Short Sunderland Mk III model kit in 1/72 scale.

Details about the offering (SH72304), including contents and pricing, appear to be absent at the moment. However, the box art seen here suggests that a EK591, a Blackburn-built machine that operated with 422 Squadron RCAF, will be a marking option.

The kit is currently slated for release in June.

(Special Hobby via AeroScale)

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Eduard Releases Limited Edition, Triple-Combo Ernst Udet Fokker/Albatros Kit

After quickly selling out following initial release in April, Eduard has once again made available its new, limited edition edition Du doch nicht!! “triple-combo” model kit focused on aircraft flown by German WW1 flying ace Ernst Udet.

The offering (11137) includes Albatros D.V, Fokker Dr.1 and Fokker D.VII (OAW) kits in 1/48 scale with a total of seven marking options. The kit reportedly contains Eduard sprues, pre-painted photo-etched sets, paint masks, a Pour le Mérite pin and a resin cockpit floor, seat and figure.

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Eduard Releases New Fokker D.VII (Albatros) Model Kit

Eduard has released a new 1/72 Fokker D.VII model kit focused on Albatros-built examples of the type.

The product (70134) is offered as a ProfiPACK edition and reportedly includes Eduard sprues, pre-painted photo-etched parts, a painting mask and five marking options.

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Roden Shares CAD Images, Sprue Photos of Upcoming 1/32 Stearman PT-17

Roden has announced the upcoming release of a new Boeing Stearman PT-17 Kaydet in 1/32 scale.

Details on the new kit (631), including pricing, full kit contents/liveries and an expected release date appear to be absent at the moment, although the company has released a series of CAD renderings and sprue shots, which can be seen below.

UPDATE: The kit has been released and is available here.

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First Look: Box Contents for Eduard’s 1/32 BF 108 Model Kit

In May, Eduard is set to release a new Bf 108 Taifun model kit in 1/32 scale.

The ProfiPACK edition kit (3006) will reportedly contain Eduard sprues and decals, pre-painted PE parts a painting mask, a resin propeller and marking options for five machines.

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Revell to Release New Tool 1/48 SR-71 Model Kit

Revell has announced the development of a new tool SR-71 Blackbird model kit in 1/48 scale.

The model was officially announced at the recent Nuremberg Toy Fair. As of this writing, additional details appear to be nonexistent, although the kit is slated for release sometime in 2021.

(via Revell and Scalemates)