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First Look: Tamiya’s Upcoming New Tool P-38 Lightning Kit

Tamiya has shared a new series of pre-production photos of their upcoming new tool 1/48 P-38F/G Lightning kit, which is reportedly on display at the IPMS Nationals in Chattanooga, TN through August 10.

As previously reported, the kit (61120) is the product of “extensive research and ever-evolving mold making techniques” and is described as “the best fitting and most accurate P-38 Lightning F/G model assembly kit to date.”

It is said to accurately depict early P-38 features such as slimline engine cowlings, intercoolers in leading edges and the curved canopy front. Additional features include a detailed cockpit with wheel-type controls, radio, throttle box and more; parts to recreate two each of 150- and 300-gallon drop tanks and weights to ensure correct balance of the model when displayed. Two livery options are also included representing “White 147,” a P-38G which took part in the interception of Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto in April 1943, and P-38F “White 33. Continue reading First Look: Tamiya’s Upcoming New Tool P-38 Lightning Kit

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Brickmania Releases LEGO SB2C Helldiver Model Kit

Brickmania has released a new, limited edition 1/35 SB2C Helldiver LEGO model kit.

The offering (BKM2249) consists of 940 LEGO and BrickArms elements, a high-quality sticker sheet, printed elements and full-color building instructions. Additional features include two 360-degree printed SBC2 pilot minifigs, printed posable dive brakes, bomb bay doors, landing gear, and tailhook, as well as rockets, a built-in three-tone color scheme modeled after the “Bombing Banshees,” foldable wings and a tail gunner reconfiguration to provide access to dual BrickArms M1919s (w/o ammo box).

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Arma Hobby Releases New Hurricane Mk I “Navy Colours” Model Kit

The latest release from Arma Hobby is this Hawker Hurricane Mk I / Sea Hurricane Mk Ia “Navy Colours” model kit in 1/72 scale.

The kit (70022) reportedly includes plastic parts, masks (template for making them yourself from masking tape) and Techmod decals with marking options for three aircraft: V7421/W-2D of 760 Squadron FAA, P3090/W-8E of 760 Squadron FAA and P2826/N of 318 Polish Squadron.

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Tamiya Teases Upcoming 1/48 Mystery Model With Photo Clues

Tamiya has announced the upcoming release of an “all new” addition to their popular 1/48 scale aircraft line, and offered a series of photos that serve as clues to its identity.

The company states that the product will be announced at the Tamiya Modeler’s Gallery 2019 and the 3rd Shizuoka Expo in Hokkaido, both of which run from July 25 to July 30. Visitors to these events will reportedly have the opportunity to purchase “a special preview version of the kit in a white box, containing prototype parts and materials.”

Tamiya is also hoping to share the model with U.S. modelers at the 2019 IPMS USA Nationals in Tennessee from August 7. The kit is scheduled for release sometime this autumn.

So far, the most popular conclusion is that the model is a P-38, however, we will have to wait a bit longer to know for sure. Click below to check out additional photos as well as the full announcement.

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Eduard Offers Update on Limited Edition “Chattanooga Choo Choo” P-51D Kit

Eduard has released an update on its upcoming, limited edition “Chattanooga Choo Choo” P-51D model kit, which includes the box art seen above.

The offering (11134) is described as the first item based on the new 1/48 P-51D Mustang kit and is focused on the D-5 production block with additionally mounted dorsal fin fillet assembly. It will include decals by Cartograf for six markings of 8th and 15th USAAF Mustangs.

The kit will reportedly be released as a “show special item” for IPMS USA Nats in Chattanooga on August 7th, 2019. From that date will be available also on the Eduard webstore and by selected retailers.

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Airfix to Release New “Sturmvogel” Me 262 Model Kit

Airfix has announced the upcoming release of a Me 262 “Sturmvogel” fighter/bomber variant in 1/72 scale.

The offering (A03090) is described as the next release from their popular Me 262 tooling and will include an additional sprue with new parts representing the type’s two 250kg nose mounted bombs and the R4M ‘Orkan’ rocket packs, as well as two liveries depicting an Me262A-2 of 1.Kampfgeschwader 51 and an Me262A-1A of 9./Jagdgeschwader 7.

The kit is scheduled for release sometime in the autumn and is currently available for pre-order.

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First Look: Kineticmodel’s Upcoming New Tool F-104G Starfighter Kit

Kineticmodel has shared an update on its upcoming new tool F-104G Starfighter model kit in 1/48 scale.

As previously reported, the offering (48083) will reportedly include the avionics bay, C-2/GQ-7A ejection seat, radar and a detailed landing gear bay. The company states that the kit will be released as part of the “Kinetic Gold” series, which sees all tooling quality/design based on the new standard. In addition, the detail surface will make use the mirror EDM system to represent a shined, polished, bare metal surface.

The company states that the kit is “Closing to your door step” and will hopefully be available after July 20. Click below to check out additional images.

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Airfix “Silver Spitfire” FR Mk.XIV Assembled in Stop Motion [Video]

In his newest stop motion assembly video, modeler Tom Grigat takes on the new Airfix Supermarine Spitfire FR Mk XIV kit in 1/48 scale.

Grigat notes that the cockpit painting employed a combination of humbrol and alclad II milspec colors while the pilot is painted with acrylic colors from vallejo. The entire aircraft coat is painted with alclad II chrome on a base of alclad glossy white and glossy black sealed with aqua gloss.

This time I tried the stressed skin effect in a more subtle way compared to the extreme effect I got with the B-17 G in 1/72. Hope it worked better this time…The additional rivets were made with the tool “rosie the riveter” and the gun barrels are brass tubes from albion alloys.

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Exacting, Handmade 1/32 Ilya Muromets Model Offered For Sale

A handmade, 1/32 model of the Sikorsky Ilya Muromets has been spotted for sale. The listing states:

Model aircraft Ilya Muromets scale 1:32 made by hand by our masters. You can call a small copy of the aircraft. The model is executed in the smallest details outside and inside and will satisfy the most pretentious and experienced fans of aircraft modeling. On the model you will see: movable arms, rotating the screws, a removable cover for the cockpit view on the interior, transparent windows and all the stretch marks most relevant to the original. When creating this model, materials that were used in the production of the aircraft were partially used. The model is installed on the surface directly on the chassis without additional support, also has a place for mounting cables for hanging the model to the ceiling.

The model reportedly has a wingspan of 97 cm and measures 59 cm in length. It is located in Russia and is currently being offered for US $4,921.87. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Brickmania Releases New LEGO A6M5 Zero Model Kit

Brickmania has released a new, limited edition 1/35 A6M5 Zero LEGO model kit.

The offering (BKM2244) consists of 403 LEGO and BrickWarriors elements, a high-quality sticker sheet, printed elements and full-color building instructions. Additional features include a custom 360-degree printed WWII Japanese Pilot minifig, retractable landing gear, custom printed wing panels and exhaust, an updated engine housing, detailed cockpit, and reconfigured wing design for a more true to life appearance.

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