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Eduard Releases Limited Edition “Mighty Eight” P-51D Kit With 13 Liveries

Eduard has released a new, limited edition “MIGHTY EIGHT: 65th Fighter Wing” P-51D Mustang kit in 1/48 scale.

The new release (11196) includes Eduard plastic parts, pre-painted PE parts, painting masks, resin parts (wheels, two types of exhausts) and Eduard decals with marking options for a whopping 13 aircraft from the 4th FG, 355th FG, 361st FG and 479th FG.

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MikroMir Releases New Junkers Ju-388 L-1 Model Kit

MikroMir has released a new Junkers Ju-388 L-1 model kit in 1/72 scale.

The Ju‑388 L‑1 was a late‑WW2 German high‑altitude reconnaissance variant of the Ju‑388 “Störtebeker.” Optimized for long‑range photo‑reconnaissance at high altitudes, the L‑1 featured a pressurized cockpit, a streamlined glazed nose for cameras, and powerful Jumo 213 engines that gave it speeds around 600–650 km/h (380–400 mph) and a service ceiling well above 12,000 m (40,000 ft). Like the rest of the Ju‑388 series, it entered service only in small numbers during the final phases of the war and saw limited combat, but one captured Ju‑388 L‑1 was later acquired by the United States and is now preserved in the National Air and Space Museum.

The kit includes masks, photoetching and decals. Click below to check out sprue images and the product link.

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LukGraph Developing “Truly Special” 1/32 Ansaldo SVA-5 Model Kit

LukGraph has announced the development of a new Ansaldo SVA-5 model kit in 1/32 scale.

The SVA‑5 was the definitive production variant of Italy’s SVA family of single‑seat, single‑engine biplane reconnaissance and light‑bomber aircraft used during and after WW1. Derived from earlier SVA‑2/3/4 models, it featured a streamlined, plywood‑skinned fuselage, a 200 hp SPA 6A inline engine, and a distinctive Warren‑truss wing‑strut layout, giving it high speed and a long range that made it one of the fastest Allied combat aircraft of the war. Armed with two synchronized 7.7 mm Vickers machine guns and capable of carrying light bombs or reconnaissance cameras, the SVA‑5 served as a fast, high‑altitude scout and light bomber on the Italian Front, later seeing use in long‑range missions and limited export service into the mid‑1920s.

The upcoming kit will be released in two separate editions, the first focusing on Italian markings from the Great War period and the second representing an export version of the SVA-5, showcasing aircraft in Polish, American, Spanish, and Russian service. Premium versions will also be offered featuring decals with realistic fabric and wood effects. A 1/48 scale version may follow.

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MiniArt Releases New Tool Fw 190D-9 (Mimetall) Basic Model Kit

MiniArt has released their new tool Focke-Wulf 190D-9 (Mimetall) basic model kit in 1/48 scale.

The Focke-Wulf FW 190D-9 was developed as a high-performance fighter to improve high-altitude capability. Aircraft produced by Mimetall were delivered in late-war conditions and often featured simplified finishes. Machines of Jagdgeschwader 301 were among those flown during the final phase of WWII.

As previously reported, the kit (48040) includes an accurate exterior with finely reproduced panel lines and rivets, detailed cockpit with instrument panel and seat, optional open or closed canopy and marking options for two aircraft of Jagdgeschwader 301.

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MiniArt to Release Junkers F13 Mid-Production Model Kit

MiniArt has announced the upcoming release of a new Junkers F13 mid-production variant in 1/48 scale.

The release (48011) represents the mid-production version of the Junkers F13 adapted for military service. As one of the world’s first all-metal transport aircraft, the F13 served in both civil and military roles, proving its reliability and versatility in various conditions.

The model features the characteristic corrugated metal surfaces and captures the unique design of this pioneering aircraft. It includes a detailed cockpit and surface structure as well as marking options for four aircraft.

As of this writing the model is listed as “coming soon,” although a final release date has not yet been announced. Click below to check out livery profiles and kit contents.

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MiniArt to Release New Fw 190D-9 Model Kit With JG 54 Liveries

MiniArt has announced the upcoming release of a Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9 “Grünherz” basic model kit in 1/48 scale.

the offering (48035) represents the early production Fw 190D-9 used by Jagdgeschwader 54 “Grünherz,” featuring distinctive late-war Luftwaffe camouflage and markings. It is described as detailed, with “clean assembly” and an accurate early production configuration. Two mJG 54 marking options will be included.

As of this writing, a final release date has not been announced, although it is “coming soon.” Click below to check out marking profiles, sprue images and box art.

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ICM to Release Late-Production HP.52 Hampden (Churchill’s “Flying Suitcase”)

ICM has announced the upcoming release 1/48 scale model of the HP.52 Hampden (Churchill’s “Flying Suitcase”) featuring characteristic late-production details.

The upcoming release (48354) which continues ICM’s recent line of Hampden kits, faithfully preserves the geometry and proportions of the original aircraft. It includes rivet detail on the fuselage, wings and tail surfaces, marking options for four aircraft and multiple bomb types that can be positioned in the bomb bay or under the wings.

The kit is currently slated for release sometime in April.

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First Look: DoraWings Dewoitine D.520 Test Build

DoraWings has release the first test build / test sprue photos for their new tool Dewoitine D.520 in 1/32 scale.

The D.520 was a French single‑seat, low‑wing monoplane fighter of World War II, designed in the late 1930s to meet a demanding Air Ministry requirement for a fast, modern interceptor with a 20 mm cannon and good climb performance. Powered by a Hispano‑Suiza 12Y liquid‑cooled V‑12 engine, it reached a top speed of around 560 km/h and combined a robust all‑metal structure with retractable landing gear and a relatively heavy armament of one 20 mm cannon and four 7.5 mm machine guns. Entering service in early 1940, it was the most advanced French fighter in large‑scale use during the Battle of France and is often regarded as the best French‑made fighter of the war, seeing further combat and training service with Vichy, Italian, and other air forces into the early 1950s.

Details on the new model are limited, although the images provide a good overview of what to expect. Check out additional examples after the break.

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Kotare Offers Limited Edition Spitfire Mk.I PR Type B That Will Never Be Re-Released

Kotare Models has announced the upcoming release of a Spitfire Mk.I PR Type B model kit in 1/32 scale.

The Mk.I PR Type B was a mid-production Mk.I airframe converted in late 1939–early 1940 into a specialized unarmed photo‑reconnaissance aircraft, optimized for speed, range, and altitude by stripping out all armament and radio equipment, fairing over gun bays, and adding extra fuel and oxygen behind the pilot for longer missions. Externally it carried two downward‑facing F24 cameras with 8‑inch lenses in blister fairings under the wings and used a lighter, unarmored windscreen plus a blown canopy with teardrop side blisters to improve downward visibility. These aerodynamic and weight‑saving changes, combined with the high‑gloss pale blue finish typical of early PR Spitfires, allowed the PR Type B to conduct medium‑range, high‑speed photographic sorties over enemy territory with minimal chance of interception during the early stages of the Second World War. Continue reading Kotare Offers Limited Edition Spitfire Mk.I PR Type B That Will Never Be Re-Released

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Magic Factory Releases New 1/48 F4U-1D Corsair Model Kit

Magic Factory has released a new F4U-1D Corsair model kit in 1/48 scale.

The F4U-1D variant added improved ground-attack capability, including rocket and bomb carriage, making it especially useful in the Pacific as both an air-combat fighter and a strike aircraft.

The kit (5006) includes new loadouts, PE parts and Cartograf decals with marking options for two aircraft serving with VF-84 and VMF-351. Click below to check out the product link and additional images.

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