Category: Modern Era (1945-Present)

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1976 Piper Aztec Airframe Project For Sale: “Amazingly Cheap”

A 1976 Piper PA-23-250 Aztec F airframe project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

According to the listing the airframe has 4,982 total time. It is being sold as a rebuildable or parts aircraft after a taxi incident caused left wingtip damage and a nose gear collapse resulting in a twisted outboard wing extension and fiberglass nosecone damage. The main wing structure, control surfaces, right wing, tail, and most of the fuselage remain undamaged. The engines and props are removed, but it includes landing gear, a clean 6-seat interior, ram’s horn yokes, and substantial avionics such as a Century III autopilot, Bendix radar, Collins NAV/ADF, King DME, intercom, and full instrument set, with complete logbooks and overall good condition aside from the noted damage.

The aircraft is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is currently available for US $3,995 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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Rare Military Beechcraft Model 1079 (QU-22B) Airframe For Sale

A rare Beechcraft QU-22B has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Chance to own a rare Beechcraft Model 1079 known as the QU-22B a highly modified Bonanza A-36 developed as a high altitude remote control drone for the Vietnam war. The original data plate is included EB-6. This is the sixth aircraft built out of the 27 built… The aircraft includes the fuselage and a set of wings with the fuel bladders installed.

The aircraft is located in Marathon, Florida and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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2016 Aviat Husky A1C Project For Sale: “Logs and Manuals Included”

A 2016 Aviat Husky A1C project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Rare opportunity to acquire a late-model Aviat Husky A1C project with many valuable components already included… Included with the project is a Lycoming O-360-A1P 180 HP engine with approximately 30 hours total time. The engine case has been magnaflux inspected. Manuals and logs are included. The aircraft features a rebuilt fuselage equipped with 2016 landing gear and shocks. Tail feathers are reported to be in excellent condition. Included are 29-inch Alaskan Bush Tires and double-puck brake calipers. Repairable wings are included with the project.

The aircraft is located in Lakeville, Minnesota and is currently available for US $75,900 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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Sword Models to Release New Tool AF-2 Guardian “Hunter” and “Killer” Kits

Sword Models in preparing to release a new tool models of the AF-2W Guardian “Hunter” and AF-2S Guardian “Killer” in 1/72 scale.

The Grumman AF-2W Guardian “Hunter” and AF-2S Guardian “Killer” were a paired U.S. Navy anti-submarine warfare system in which the AF-2W carried the search radar and detection gear in a large ventral radome, while the AF-2S carried the weapons load such as torpedoes, depth charges, bombs, and rockets. Flown together as hunter-killer teams beginning in 1950, they were the Navy’s first purpose-built carrier-based ASW aircraft, but their size and poor low-speed handling made them accident-prone, and they were soon replaced by the more efficient S2F Tracker.

The kits (SW72162 and SW72163) will reportedly include masks and are slated for release in July. Additional details have yet to be announced, although a number of images have been released, additional examples of which can be seen below.

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1966 Piper Cherokee 140 Project For Sale: “Needs Almost Nothing”

A 1966 Piper Cherokee 140 project has been spotted for sale.

According to the listing the aircraft has 4,337 total time and 1,865 hours since major overhaul. It has been upgraded to 160 HP via STC and configured with 2+2 seating. It is a nearly complete, low-cost project aircraft with recent wing and aileron replacement after minor damage (no engine or structural issues), reassembled with wings, controls, and landing gear installed. It features intact instruments, no avionics (ready for custom install), complete logs, a good-condition interior, and updated exterior styling. Last annual was August 2019 with only 6 hours since.

The aircraft is located in Southport, North Carolina and is currently available for US $18,950, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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1998 Maule MX-7-180A Airframe Project For Sale: “Very Low Price”

A 1998 Maule MX-7-180A airframe project has been spotted for sale.

According to the listing, the project (which has 2,493 total time) has long-range fuel (up to 80 gallons) and the full “Patroller” window package, offering a roomy four-seat interior with large baggage access via rear double doors. It suffered a takeoff accident involving a right-wing strike and rollover, resulting in damage to the right wing assembly, multiple lift struts, right gear leg, vertical fin/rudder top, and minor cowling issues, while the left wing shows no wrinkling and doors/glass remain in good condition. The Lycoming O-360 engine and some avionics are removed (not included), but engine mount, accessories, gauges, exhaust, and documentation (complete logs, airworthiness certificate, and records) are included; the aircraft was airworthy prior to the incident and is offered as a project or parts platform.

The project is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is currently available for US $3,995 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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Pitts S1S For Sale: “Wings and Fabric All Good”

A Pitts S1S has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

TTAF 647, SMOH 440, IO 320 w LW pistons claimed 180hp. Inverted fuel and oil. Short fuselage. Electric aux fuel pump. Grove gear, new Odessey battery, Seat pack parachute. Wings and fabric all good. Can sell with current condition inspection.

The aircraft is located in Muskogee, Oklahoma and is currently available for US $35,000 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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Revell Release June “Project Harrier” Video Update Detailing New Tool Development Progress

Revell has provided a new Project Harrier video update for June.

As previously reported, the company recently announced the development of a new tool “state-of-the-art” Hawker Siddeley Harrier model kit in 1/32 scale. As part of the process, they launched “Project Harrier,” which brings modelers along on the development journey with a behind-the-scenes look at the process via blog posts, monthly YouTube updates, etc.

Work began in late March with setup, including aligning scans and creating the cross-sectional planes that the designer uses to create the “skeleton” model. In addition to the aircraft itself, the company will be developing a separate engine and display trolley for inclusion with the kit. To date, the development team has gathered data from Harriers based at RAF Wittering Heritage Centre and Gatwick Aviation Museum. Release is planned for Autumn 2027.

The new update shares more about the development journey and what’s happening next. Check it out below.

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Cessna 150L Airframe Project For Sale: “Complete, Very Isolated Wind Damage”

A 1974 Cessna 150L airframe project has been spotted for sale.

According to the listing, it has 6,011 hours total time. It is a late-production model with factory upgrades such as round gear with fairings, drooped wingtips, nose-mounted LED landing light, improved interior and instruments (including SPA 400 intercom and digital chronometer), and a long dorsal fin for better low-speed handling.

It is being sold complete from cowling to tail with engine mount and controls but no engine (allowing either a 100 hp Continental O-200 or 150 hp Lycoming O-320 conversion), and has isolated wind-related damage limited mainly to wrinkled skins on the right wing and minor tailcone scraping while the rest of the airframe—including left wing, control surfaces, fuselage, empennage, and landing gear—remains undamaged. It includes logs through 2022 and FAA paperwork, making it a transportable, rebuildable, low-cost trainer or light touring aircraft project.

The aircraft is located in Bradenton, Florida and is currently available for US $5,995 although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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Piper Archer II For Sale: “Good Equipment, Regular Use, Complete Logs”

A 1980 Piper Archer II has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

For sale is a 1980 Piper Archer II PA-28-181, a reliable, well-known 4-place aircraft powered by the Lycoming O-360 180HP engine. This is a solid cross-country, time-building, or personal aircraft with good equipment, regular use, and complete logbooks. Aircraft has been regularly flown, maintained, and kept current. Annual inspection completed 7/11/2025, next due July 2026. IFR certification completed 7/19/2025, next due July 2027. ADs are current, including the Piper wing spar AD inspection.

The aircraft is located in Midland, Texas and is currently available for US $100,000 although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes additional photos and details.

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