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HpH Models Announce Development of 1/32 Westland Wyvern Kit

HpH Models has announced their next new project: a Westland Wyvern in 1/32 scale.

The Wyvern employed a tractor configuration similar to that of the Bell P-39 Airacobra, with the engine located behind the pilot. It entered service with the British in 1953, acting as a carrier-based strike aircraft and seeing action in Operation Musketeer during the 1956 Suez Crisis. It was withdrawn from active duty in 1958.

At the moment little is known about the new kit, although several images have been released which can be seen below.

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Modelcollect Announces Upcoming Release of New Tool A-12 Oxcart

Modelcollect has announced the development of a new tool A-12 Oxcart model kit.

Details are scarce at the moment, with only the above box art having been released. Reports have stated that the kit is being developed in 1/72 scale, although Modelcollect noted in a Facebook comment that the scale is actually 1/48.

The new A-12 is currently slated for release some time in 2019.

(Modelcollect via AeroScale and Scalemates)

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Airfix to Release New Tool Hawker Hunter F.6 Model Kit

Airfix has announced the upcoming release of their new tool Hawker Hunter F.6 model kit (A09185) in 1/48 scale.

Originally entering service with the RAF in 1954, the Hunter went on to operate with a large number of countries and in a number of conflicts. Its design arguably peaked with the Rolls-Royce Avon 203-powered F.6 variant, which is described as “the definitive interceptor version of the Hunter.”

The kit’s livery options have reportedly changed since initial reports and are now said to include XE597/A of 63 Squadron (Commander’s aircraft specially marked for the 1958 Battle of Britain display), XF509/73 of 4 Flying Training School and N-209 of 324 Squadron.

The expected release date has also changed from October to December, although pre-orders are now being accepted. Click below to check out additional images.

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Impressive Airfix B-17G Build Detailed in Stop Motion [Video]

Modeler extraordinaire Tom Grigat is back with a new stop motion animation video detailing his construction of Airfix’s 1/72 B-17G model kit.

The build included aftermarket parts from CMK (Special Hobby) and also saw Tom simulating “stressed skin” for the first time, although he reports that he ran into some issues, stating that he “scratched to hard into the surface and the effect might be a bit too strong.”

The machine’s metallic surfaces are simulated using several paints from alclad II (accentuated with metal powder from Uschi van der Rosten) while engine detail and antennas saw the use of material from Albion Alloys.

Click below to check out the video.

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Modelsvit to Launch New Series of Experimental US Aircraft Model Kits With XP-55 Ascender

Modelsvit has announced the upcoming release of a new tool XP-55 Ascender model kit in 1/48 scale.

The aircraft, built by Curtiss-Wright, performed its maiden flight in 1943 but its performance was found to be lacking. Only three examples of the type were built – two of which were destroyed in crashes. The third is currently on long-term loan from Kalamazoo, Michigan’s Air Zoo to the National Air & Space Museum in Washington DC.

The kit (4808) is the company’s first in a new series focusing on experimental U.S. aircraft and will reportedly include a PE sheet, adhesive masks, two canopy options, detailed cabin and two marking variants. A release date has not yet been announced.

Click below to check out additional renderings.

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Watch a Giant 1/4 Junkers Ju 188 Perform Its Maiden Flight [Video]

After seven years of planning and construction, Franz Obenauf’s 1/4 scale Junkers Ju 188 recently performed its maiden flight.

The machine spans 18 ft, weighs 1876 lbs and is powered by two Moki 250cc engines spinning 30.7″ 3 blade Ramoser propellers. The colors and markings were applied by Klaus Herold, who is an expert at painting and weathering WW2 RC aircraft.

Click below to check out a video of the flight.

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Zoukei-Mura Releases Update, New Renderings of Upcoming “Best Ever” Fw 190 Kit

Zoukei-Mura has released an update and new renderings of their 1/32 Fw 190 kit, which is currently in development.

The company states that the process has been “fraught with hurdle after hurdle” but “has at last reached a turning point”:

How should we bring you the SWS take on the famous “butcher bird”?! In search of the answer, we happily enjoyed an indescribable continuation of hardships. But where there’s a will, there’s a way. Just like those wise words, we have begun to see a terrific form of the Fw 190, fit for an SWS kit.

The company had previously stated its desire to make the Fw 190 kit the “strongest,” “most beautiful” and overall best SWS (Super Wing Series) kit ever. The recent update notes that the release will take some time due to “the confirmation of details, negotiation and meetings with the mold production,” but concludes on a positive note: “To all of the worried Fw 190 fans, now it’s just a matter of time and patience.”

Check out an additional rendering below.

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Wingnut Wings Shares First Model/Sprue Images For Upcoming 1/32 Lancaster Kit

Wingnut Wings has released the first model / sprue images for their upcoming 1/32 Avro Lancaster kit.

Two kits will reportedly be available, including a B.Mk.I/III and a B.Mk.III “Dambusters.” The B.Mk.I/III (32043) will feature a highly detailed RR Merlin XX (for B.Mk.1) or Packard V-1650-1 Merlin 28 (for B.Mk.III), optional early and late tailwheels, unweighted or weighted (with full bomb load) main wheels, H2s radar, 500lb (UK and USA), 1000lb, 4000lb “Cookie” and SBC bombs, FN.20 or FN.120 rear turret with optional cut away perspex, early and late bomb aimer’s blisters and windows and early DH.5/40 (needle) and late A5/138 (paddle) type propellers and spinners. Optional dummy engine blocks will also be included so you don’t need to assemble complete engines to build the model. Continue reading Wingnut Wings Shares First Model/Sprue Images For Upcoming 1/32 Lancaster Kit

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Wingnut Wings Announces Development of Two 1/32 Halberstadt CL.II Kits

Wingnut Wings has announced the development of two Halberstadt CL.II model kits in 1/32 scale.

The kits will represent early and late models of the type, with the early variant offering 193 high quality injection molded plastic parts (including 14 exclusive to early production aircraft) nine photo-etched metal detail parts and a representation of the very early production rudder. The kit will also boast two high quality cartograf decal sheets with fitted five color lozenge and marking options for five early production aircraft.

The kit representing the late production variant will reportedly include 201 high quality injection molded plastic parts (including 22 exclusive to late production aircraft) nine photo-etched metal detail parts and a representation of the very late production gun ring. The kit will also include three high quality cartograf decal sheets with fitted five color lozenge and markings for five aircraft.

Both kits will reportedly feature optional 160-180-200 hp engine/cowlings, radio, generator, propellers, armament, fine in-scale rib tape detail and full rigging diagrams.

The kits are currently expected to be available in late 2018.

(via Wingnut Wings)

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First Look: Tamiya’s New Tool 1/48 Spitfire Mk.1 Model

Tamiya has provided the first look at their upcoming new tool Spitfire Mk. 1 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (61119) will reportedly benefit from “new information to make this new release many times more historically accurate.” It will also include parts to recreate various specifications of the Mk. 1 while providing open and closed canopy options, realistic cockpit detailing, photo-etched parts, seated pilot figure and three marking options.

The newly released images, which can be seen below, show a full build along with cockpit details and sprues. Additional details, including a possible release date, have not yet been announced.

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