Category: Golden Age (1919-1939)

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DH.82 Tiger Moth For Sale: “Ground Up Nut and Bolt Restoration”

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DH.82A Tiger Moth VH-RVE has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This stunning Tiger Moth is originally a UK manufactured aircraft and has a total of 341 hours on both airframe and engine since full restoration and full CofA. All AD’s are currently up to-date. Due at next inspection are the mandatory instrument AD next 100 hourly. This has been a ground up nut and bolt restoration and every piece of wood has been renewed (replaced). English built, originally from the UK via NZ then on to Australia. Includes Radio, Cloth headset.

The aircraft is currently being offered for £60,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(via Historic and Classic Aircraft Sales Photo: Alec Wilson via Wikimedia Commons)

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First Look: Airfix’s Upcoming 1/48 Tiger Moth Model Kit

Airfix has shared an update on their upcoming new tool de Havilland Tiger Moth model kit in 1/48 scale.

The kit used the company’s 1/72 Tiger Moth released in 2014 as a starting point and utilized “a mass of research data which had been gathered in support of the earlier project,” including “all the CAD files and individual component drawings.”

The recent update includes a first look at the new kit’s initial test frames, which are described as “the very first components to be produced from the new tooling blocks” and therefore “subject to alteration.” It also includes a look at the first build from the new parts. A few features are also mentioned, including a representation of the blind flying hood which was fitted to the rear cockpit of the aircraft and anti-spin strakes on either side of the fuselage.

The new kit (A04104) is slated for release sometime this autumn and is currently available for pre-order. Click below to check out additional images.

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Kermit Weeks Announces Lockheed Vega Project Restart in New Video

In his latest video, Fantasy of Flight owner Kermit Weeks has announced the restart of his Lockheed Vega project.

This particular aircraft was purchased from Dave Jameson after Hurricane Andrew devastated Weeks’ Polk City, Florida collection in 1992. In arrived at Fantasy of Flight in 1995 and, having not flown in over a decade, was placed on static display. In 2012, restoration was begun by Kevin Kimball, but Weeks eventually had to postpone the project “due to various distractions.”

The new video announces the project restart and captures Kimball stopping by to take a look at the project and going over some of the work that has been done – including looking over the cartons of Vega parts, and making a plan for moving forward on the restoration. Click below to check it out.

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Aeroplane Heaven Releases Major Update on Upcoming C-47 / DC-3

Aeroplane Heaven has published a major update on their upcoming C-47/DC-3 for P3DV4.4+.

According to the announcement, the offering will include exterior models for the C-47 Skytrain (with droppable paratroops) and DC-3 (P&W engines, left passenger door; DC-3 P&W engines, cargo/passenger doors; Wright Cyclone engines, right passenger door). These are described as “highly accurate, fully detailed models with many working animations” and “exceptionally high detail, authentic 3D modeled engines complete with individual cylinder fins, valve gear, spark plugs and leads, etc.” Continue reading Aeroplane Heaven Releases Major Update on Upcoming C-47 / DC-3

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1918 Curtiss OX-5 Engine Offered For Sale

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A 1918 Curtiss OX-5 engine has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

The engine is dismantled for inspection and loosely assembled to check completeness and photos. It is complete except for the two covers for the breather/oil filler trumpets. Berling magneto. Zenith carb. One lug broken on the base of one barrel. A bit missing from one exhaust guide. One gudgeon is a bit loose in one piston (fixeable by reaming and new pin). Pistons not scored and the rings a good fit in the grooves. White metal appears to be sound. All gears look to be in good condition. Some water pipe corrosion. Apart from the above mentioned items the engine looks serviceable. New crank ball-bearings. Advertised elsewhere. Collection only

The engine is located in Chipping Campden, UK and is currently available for £15,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Kermit Weeks Shares Video Update on Sikorsky S-38 Project

For his latest installment of Kermit Cam, Fantasy of Flight owner Kermit Weeks visits Langer Aviation in Minnesota to check up on his Sikorsky S-38 project.

Langer is working hard to complete the example of the machine, which was introduced in 1928 and became Sikorsky’s first widely produced amphibious flying boat. Weeks hopes that the aircraft will be ready in time for involvement in what he describes as “a really big IMAX film project about Martin and Osa Johnson, that will shoot in Africa, and feature both my Sikorsky S-39 and this S-38.”

Click below to check out the newly released video.

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Collection of “Complete” Golden Age Aircraft Offered For Sale

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A collection of “complete” golden age aircraft has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

After over 60 years of collecting antique aircraft Northern California collectors are thinning out their collection. The sale includes 6 OX-5 powered airplanes. Curtiss Robin, Bird, Waco 10, Command Air, American Eagle, Fairchild KR-31, In addition to the OX-5 powered aircraft is an Aeronca C-3, Curtiss Junior, Inland Sport, Curtiss Challenger powered Robin, Boeing P-12 (Crowder).Airplanes are complete, the wings have been removed for storage. The airplanes will not be separated, this is a single lot sale.

The collection is located in Jackson, California and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Always Hangared, Ready to Go” Bucker Jungmann Offered For Sale

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A “ready to go” Bucker Jungmann has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Bucker Jungmann 131 for sale, 157 TT, 97. smoh on hotrod Lycoming 0320 (190 hp dyno) cold air induction, tuned exhaust, Catto prop made for this engine, condition inspection just completed, cylinder removed to check for rust and /or corrosion (none found have pics), new tires, new battery, new elt batteries, Cleveland wheels & brakes. Electrical system consist of starter & battery. Built in 2007 using many original parts, wings are new. Owner passed, selling for widow. Always hangared.

The aircraft is located in Williamson, Georgia and is currently being offered for US $75,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Complete” DC-3/C-47 Airframe Project Offered For Sale

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A DC-3C / C-47 project has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

No engines, but feather tip props, engine mounts, and cowlings are included. Airplane is complete other than the engines with additional spare parts. Serial No. 20190, Former registration N95460. TTAF 26256 hrs. Airframe has been rebuilt once, Complete logs, manuals and x-rays. Has been on a 121 cert. in the past. Payloader configuration. Has been Alaska airplane 40 plus years, no corrosion.

The aircraft is located in central Alaska with an approximate price being listed as “$80,000 some negotiable.” Click here to check out the complete listing.

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Kermit Weeks Conducts Video Tour of His Lockheed Constellation

In response to a subscriber request, Kermit Weeks has posted a video tour of his Lockheed Constellation.

The video includes a walk-around and walk-through, along with the commentary that is “full of fun and interesting tidbits.” As Kermit points out, if the video has good views and feedback, he will go on to the subscriber’s second choice, the B-29.

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