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Hobby Boss Releases Massive 1/18 Me 262 A-1a Model Kit

Hobby Boss has released its new Me 262 A-1a model kit in a whopping 1/18 scale.

The kit (81805) reportedly boasts over 230 parts, including clear parts and rubber tires. It spans 680mm (about 27″) and measures 590mm in length (about 23″). It appears that two marking options are included.

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Corgi Releases New BF 109G-2 “Yellow 14” Die-Cast Display Model

Among the latest releases from Corgi is this die-cast display model of Messerschmitt Bf109G-2 (Trop) “Yellow 14,” flown by Hans Joachim Marseille of 3./JG27.

Regarded by many of his contemporaries as the most naturally gifted fighter pilot ever to take to the air, Hans Joachim Marseille would make the clear blue skies of North Africa his hunting ground and the Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter ‘Yellow 14’ his feared mount. Claiming 158 victories from 382 sorties flown, 151 of these were scored over the deserts of North Africa, making him the top scoring Luftwaffe ace in the Mediterranean theatre, gaining more victories against Western Allied airmen than any other pilot.

The model (AA27109) reportedly includes armament/weapons, a detailed crew figure, optional undercarriage down configuration and a rotatable propeller.

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Eduard Releases New Bf 109G-10 Model Kit

Eduard has released a new Weekend Edition version of their Bf 109G-10 Mtt. Regensburg model kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (84168) reportedly includes Eduard plastic parts and changed decals representing two machines: W.Nr. 130297 flown by Fw. Horst Petzschler of 10./JG 51 and W.Nr. 130368 of 5./NJG 11.

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Airfix Releases New Spitfire, Hurricane, P-40B Boxings

Three of the most recent offerings from Airfix are WW2 icons including a 1/48 Hawker Hurricane Mk.1 (A05127A), 1/48 Spitfire Mk.1 (A05126A) and 1/72 P-40B Warhawk (A01003B).

Details on the new offerings are scarce, although they are described as reboxings, with the Hurricane and Spitfire kits containing changed decals. The P-40B kit features a livery previously released in a starter set (A55101A) representing 41-13297 “284,” a machine that was undergoing repairs in a hangar at Wheeler Field on December 7, 1941 and survived the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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ICM Releases New 1/48 A-26C-15 Invader Model Kit

ICM has released its new A-26C-15 Invader model kit in 1/48 scale.

The model (48283) is reportedly based on the company’s new tool B-26B-50 Invader kit (48281) released late last year and reportedly includes “highly detailed engines, armament and cockpit interior” as well as marking options for three aircraft.

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First Look: Production Sprues For Arma’s Upcoming FM-2 Wildcat Kit

Arma Hobby has released new images showing the production sprues for 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, the first version of the model (and last version of the aeroplane) will be available shortly. Click below to check out a selection of the newly released images as well as additional details.

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Eduard’s New Royal Class P-51D Masterfully Assembled in Entertaining Stop-Motion Video

As the subject for his latest stop-motion model assembly video, Tom Grigat of TOMs Modelling in Motion takes on Eduard’s “Royal Class” 1/48 P-51D kit. Tom states:

“This video is about the kit opponent of my recent animation of the Hobby Boss version were I had to add a lot of after market parts to get a good result. This Royal class kit from Eduard is so perfect detailed that assembling out of box has been better than the other kit with all the additional parts. I hope you’ll like it… I achieved the bare metal look with – for me – a new type of acrylic colors: KColors from custom paint industries. Other colors: Alclad Mil-Specs, Alclad II metallics, Alclad Aqua Gloss. Antenna cable simulated with rubber thread from Uschi van der Rosten.”

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Development Update: Airfix’s New Tool Canadair Sabre Mk.4 Model Kit

Airfix has provided an early development update for their upcoming new tool Canadair Sabre Mk.4 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The images accompanying the report represent many months of work to create the most accurate model possible. This included scanning a suitable aircraft at the Norwegian Armed Forces Aircraft Collection in Oslo, taking measurements and detailed photographs and delving into the history of this particular machine. The compiled information was then used to create a 3D CAD version of the aircraft that serves as the base model shell.

While there is still much work left to do, the new Sabre is slated for release in the winter of 2020. The company states that in this new larger scale, the model will look “absolutely magnificent in our display cabinets, especially when wearing the camouflage markings of the Royal Air Force.”

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AZ Model to Release New Tool Bf 109 E Series Model Kit

AZ Model will reportedly release a new tool Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3 to E-7 model kit in 1/72 scale.

A (translated) update from the AZ Model website states that the model is being developed to offer “fine details, a very detailed interior and virtually all alternative parts of different versions. Emphasis is placed on compliance with a large pattern and very good assembly, which guarantees HQT mold processing with precision 3D milling and printing.” It appears the kit will be offered with “many box covers” and accompanied by “many attractive color schemes and decal markings.”

The first kits are slated for release in early summer.

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Eduard to Release New Tool Spitfire Mk I-V Model Kits

Eduard has announced the upcoming release of a new tool series of Spitfire model kits covering early mark variants. Specifically, the project will reportedly cover several versions of the early Merlin powered Spitfires, including the Mk.I, Mk.II and Mk.Vs, as well as Seafires later. The first release will be the Mk I in 1/48 scale, which will be offered in a “couple of boxings.”

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