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Brickmania Releases New P-40N LEGO Model Kit

Brickmania has released a new, limited edition 1/35 P-40N Warhawk LEGO model kit.

The offering (BKM2256) consists of 468 LEGO elements, a high-quality sticker sheet, printed elements and full-color building instructions. Additional features include an updated dihedral wing design, detailed cockpit, brick-built exhaust, retractable landing gear and “all the bricks needed” to create a red or white nose. Three distinct decal options are also included to further customize the kit.

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Flyzone Releases Fokker D.VII Micro RTF Model

This summer, Flyzone released a new Fokker D.VII ultra-micro RTF RC model.

The model is described as “fully factory-assembled with everything you need to fly right in the box,” while offering “flight performance that’s ideal for indoor areas like a gymnasium.”

The offering reportedly boasts lightweight construction; an optimized design with outstanding control using three channels and an installed ultra-micro power system which delivers “a wide speed range and impressive flight times.” It also includes a compact transmitter with glitch-free 2.4GHz technology and a convenient, built-in 1S LiPo flight battery charger.

The Flyzone D.VII wears the livery of Ernst Udet’s famous “Du doch nicht!!” machine and includes transmitter, 1S LiPo battery and (4) AA transmitter batteries.

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Spotted For Sale: Tamiya’s New Tool P-38 “Sample Kits”

Pre-production examples of Tamiya’s upcoming, new tool P-38 F/G Lightning model kit have been spotted for sale.

As previously reported, The kit is currently slated for release on November 20, although 300 “preview kits” in sample, pre-production boxes were raffled off at the recent IPMS USA event in Tennessee.

The offering is described as “the best fitting and most accurate P-38 Lightning F/G model assembly kit to date.” It is touted as accurately depicting 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.

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Eduard Releases Limited Edition, New Tool “Chattanooga Choo Choo” P-51D Kit

Eduard released its new tool, limited edition “Chattanooga Choo Choo” P-51D model kit.

As previously reported, 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 includes decals by Cartograf for six markings of 8th and 15th USAAF Mustangs.

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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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