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Airfix Announces New Tool Hawker Hunter F.6 Model Kit For 2018

Airfix has announced the development of a new tool Hawker Hunter F.6 model kit 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 new kit (A09185) will reportedly include marking options for XF418 (4FTS Brawdy) and XF509 (4FTS) as well as the Dutch AF. Release is currently slated for October 2018.

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First Look: Completed Example of Dora Wings’ New Tool 1/48 TP-63E Kingcobra

Shortly after announcing the upcoming release of their new tool TP-63E Kingcobra, Dora Wings / Arsenal Model Group has provided the first photos of the completed kit.

The livery represents NX41964, one of two examples of the two-place variant constructed by Bell for internal use. The original aircraft (S/N 43-11728) still exists and is now based at the USAF Museum in Dayton, where it is displayed as Pinball RP-63E 42-69654. Decals for the second example of the type, NX41963, are also provided in new kit.

The TP-63E (DW48003) is currently slated for release this month. Click below to check out additional photos.

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Dora Wings Set to Release New Tool 1/48 TP-63E Kingcobra

Dora Wings / Arsenal Model Group has announced that its new tool 1/48 TP-63E Kingcobra model kit will be released sometime in early January.

As previously reported, the two-place Kingcobra was constructed by Bell for internal use. the machines were a modification of the P-63E-1 which saw radio equipment relocated into the armament bay to accommodate a second cockpit behind the engine. Two examples were ultimately built bearing civilian registrations NX41963 and NX41964, both of which will reportedly be represented in the new release.

The company also plans to release additional 1/48 and 1/72 versions of the P-63 A/C/E – several of which will reportedly be available by the end of the month.

(Dora Wings via AeroScale and BritModeller)

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Trumpeter to Release New Tool Fairey Firefly, F-106B Delta Dart Kits

Trumpeter has announced two new tool model kits for 2018 in the form of a 1/48 Fairey Firefly Mk.1 (05810) and 1/72 F-106B Delta Dart (01683).

The Firefly was introduced in 1943 as a carrier-based fighter and went on to see widespread service which continued well into the postwar period, with the last examples operating into the 1960s. The Delta Dart was introduced in 1959 and became the last dedicated USAF interceptor. The type never saw combat and concluded its service operating with Air National Guard units and acting as research / test aircraft as well as drones.

Details about the new kits are scarce, but both are expected to be released in February. Box art depicts the Firefly in the colors of DK477 of 766 Squadron, which operated from RNAS Lossiemouth circa 1949, while the F-106 art depicts 72514 as it appeared while serving with the New Jersey Air National Guard.

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