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Airfix Announces New Tool 1/48 Spitfire Mk.XIV Model Kit

Airfix has announced its first new tool kit for 2019 in the form of a 1/48 Spitfire FR Mk.XIV.

The kit (A05135) is being developed with the aid of “a vast collection of research materials, original drawings and photographs relating to Spitfire production” as well as computer base model shape data from their Spitfire Mk.1 kit released in 2014.

The kit is currently slated for release sometime in the new year, although the company hopes to have a prototype sample model of the kit on display at November’s Scale ModelWorld Show at Telford.

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First Look: Complete HK 1/32 Avro Lancaster Model

In addition to Wingnut Wings’ announcement of a new 1/32 Lancaster, the Tokyo Model Show also saw HK Models display a complete version of their own new tool 1/32 example of the type.

Details on the kit, including a potential release date, remain unclear, although it has been reported that it will represent the Mk 1 and include markings for R5868 “S-Sugar” of 467 Squadron RAAF, which became the first bomber to complete 100 missions.

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Wingnut Wings Announces Development of 1/32 Avro Lancaster Model Kit

At the Tokyo Hobby Show, New Zealand model developer Wingnut Wings announced the development of a new Avro Lancaster model kit in 1/32 scale.

The upcoming kit (32044) will reportedly represent a B.Mk.III “Dambusters” machine and will mark the company’s first foray into WW2 aircraft kits. From the look of the images above, the model will include a great deal of detail, including the “bouncing bomb” used for the raid, which saw 19 Lancasters of 617 Squadron attack a number of German dams, resulting in severe flooding that destroyed or damaged power stations, factories and mines.

The Wingnut Wings Lancaster is currently slated for release sometime in late 2019.

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Airfix Releases New 1/72 Handley Page Victor SR.2 / K.2

Airfix has released their new Handley Page Victor K.2 model kit in 1/72 scale.

The new kit is the second incarnation of their Victor tooling, the first being a B.2 bomber version (A12008) equipped with an under-fuselage mounted “Blue Steel” nuclear missile. This new release (A12009) offers new parts to represent the SR.2 reconnaissance Victor, or one of the final aircraft to see RAF service, the K.2 tanker. It reportedly boasts three marking options, including XL231 “Lusty Lindy” of No.55 Squadron, XH669 Black Buck Raids/No.57 Squadron and XL193 Operation Attune/543 Squadron.

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Hangar 9 to Release 20cc, 1/6 P-51D RC Model

Hangar 9 has announced the upcoming release of a P-51D Mustang 20cc, 69.5″ ARF (Almost-Ready-to-Fly) RC model.

The aircraft (HAN2820) is described as “expertly constructed” from lightweight, laser-cut balsa and plywood with “finely detailed, satin-finish covering” offering “scale nomenclature, panel lines, and more.” Additional features reportedly include a detailed cockpit with 3D instrument panel, an “expertly painted” pilot bust, retract ready fixed landing gear with 4″ wheels / realistic shock-absorbing struts, functional flaps, scale control surface hinge lines, gear doors, wing guns and antenna, optional-use wing pylons with removable drop tanks and two marking options representing “Geraldine” or “Sky Bouncer.”

The model is currently available for pre-order with the next shipment expected in early October.

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Dora Wings Releases First Renderings of 1/48 Seversky P-35

Dora Wings has released the first renderings of a new Seversky P-35 that is reportedly being developed in 1/48 scale.

As of this writing, there seems to be no additional details about the kit, so kit contents, liveries, pricing and a release date remain a mystery. Click below to check out additional images.

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Tamiya Announces Development of New Tool Spitfire Mk. 1 Model Kit

Tamiya has announced the development of a new tool Spitfire Mk. 1 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit (61119) will reportedly include parts to recreate various specifications of the Mk. 1, open and closed canopy options, realistic cockpit detailing, photo-etched parts, seated pilot figure and three marking options.

Additional details, including a possible release date, have not yet been announced. Click below to check out a recently released rendering.

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Airfix Releases New Gloster Meteor FR.9 Model Kit

Airfix has released their new Gloster Meteor FR.9 model kit in 1/48 scale.

The FR.9 was based on the F.8 fighter variant and served as an armed reconnaissance machine, equipped with an elongated nose housing a Williamson F.24 camera as well as external wing and ventral fuel tanks for increased range.

The new kit (A09188) is reportedly based on the new tool F.8 kit (A09182) released in 2016 and comes with two livery options representing WL263 of 208 Squadron and WB116/G of 2 squadron.

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First Look: Modelcollect’s Upcoming New Tool B-52H Model Kit

Modelcollect Hobby has released the first test build photos of their upcoming new tool B-52H model kit in 1/72 scale.

The kit (UA72200) will reportedly feature two detailed engine parts, detailed tail, 12 AGM-129 missiles and full interior details. As of this writing, a release date has not yet been announced.

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Silver Wings To Release Limited Edition 1/32 Yak 9 Model Kit

Silver Wings has announced the upcoming release of a limited edition Yak 9 M/T resin model kit in 1/32 scale.

Details about the kit are currently scarce, although it will reportedly be available some time this month with pre-orders launching “soon.” The company states “Price will go together with the announcement and possibility of placing a pre-order. For this sort of kits it typically is around 130-140 EUR including shipping worldwide.”

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