Category: Modern Era (1945-Present)

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“100% Complete” MiG-21 Cockpit Offered For Sale

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The cockpit of Polish Air Force MiG-21MF 8022 has hit the market. The product description states:

Recently repainted in red/white take off of Croatian air force scheme to represent Polish air force insignia. Aircraft was completely stripped to bare aluminum by method of vapor blasting. Careful care was taken to correct any dings or dents. Aircraft was primed, sealed and coated in PPG base/clear in Ferrari Corsa red and Avus white. The paint is flawless. All inside compartments were all opened and cleaned before painting. Cockpit is 100 percent complete. Cockpit glass is clear and in great shape. The display stand is being repainted at the time of this listing in a gloss white finish. This is a one of a kind show piece, not another around like it.

The section is located in Calhoun, Georgia and is currently available for US $19,999, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Modelcollect Hobby Announces New Tool B-52H Kit

Modelcollect Hobby has announced the upcoming release of a new tool B-52H model kit in 1/72 scale.

The kit (UA72200) is touted as offering two detailed engine parts, four detailed flaps, Detailed tail, 12 AGM-129 missiles and full interior details. As of this writing, a release date has not yet been announced.

Click below to check out a series of development renderings.

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Full-Scale BAE Hawk Cockpit Reproduction Offered For Sale

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A full-scale, static reproduction of a BAE Hawk cockpit in in Red Arrows color scheme has hit the market.

The section is reportedly made from fiberglass and plywood and is believed to have been “a group apprentice test piece.” It contains “no serviceable aircraft parts” but is said to be “an excellent starting point for any future simulator or display project.”

The cockpit includes an ejector seat that is lying down inside the cockpit as well as a trailer. It is located in Leighton Buzzard, UK and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Airfix to Release 1/72 Handley Page Victor SR.2 / K.2

Airfix is preparing to release a new Handley Page Victor K.2 model kit in 1/72 scale.

The new kit will be 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. The upcoming release (A12009) will offer new parts to represent the SR.2 reconnaissance Victor, or one of the final aircraft to see RAF service, the K.2 tanker. It will reportedly boast three marking options, including XL231 “Lusty Lindy” of No.55 Squadron, XH669 Black Buck Raids/No.57 Squadron and XL193 Operation Attune/543 Squadron.

The new Victor is currently slated for release in September. Click below to check out livery profiles.

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T-28 Trojan Parts/Display Aircraft Offered For Sale

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North American T-28 Trojan S/N 51-3693 has hit the market.

The machine (N14124) was reportedly used by the French Air Force until 1972 when it was brought back to the US. It later suffered damage after performing a forced landing in the New Mexico desert due to the engine seizing on departure. The wings and engine broke off and fuselage is mangled in several areas, however, there is said to be “ALOT of good parts.”

According to the description, the horizontals and elevators were not damaged and were unbolted. The landing gear was also in the UP position and “should be okay.” The windshield is intact, although the canopy is broken. The engine is seized and one cylinder was pulled for investigation. Logbooks and dataplates are reportedly “all there and included.”

The Trojan is located in Phoenix, Arizona and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Tamiya Releases New 1/48 F-14D Tomcat Model Kit

Tamiya has released their new F-14D Tomcat model kit in 1/48 scale.

As previously reported, the kit (61118) appears to be based off the company’s new tool F-14A kit (61114) which was released in 2016. It is said to be a faithful reproduction of the machine and reportedly includes movable wings and a number of weapon/reconnaissance options, including laser and GPS-guided bombs and late stage air-to-air missiles, as well as lantern, jamming and reconnaissance camera pods. Three marking options are also said to be included, representing machines from VF-213 “Black Lions,” VF-101 “Grim Reapers” and VF-2 “Bounty Hunters.”

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Cold War Era Fouga Magister CM.170 Offered For Sale

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A 1962 Fouga Magister CM.170 has hit the market.

The French jet trainer is touted as being in overall good shape and suitable for restoration, parts or static display at airshows. It has reportedly been sitting for about five years although the fans are said to be moving, indicating that the bearings have not locked up.

The machine lacks a comm radio, logs and paperwork, although “everything else is there.” It is currently located in Hillsborough, New Jersey and is now available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Former Macaws BAC Jet Provost Mk IV Offered For Sale

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A Rolls Royce Viper-powered BAC Jet Provost Mk IV has hit the market.

The machine (S/N XR-701) is said to have been assigned to the British College of Air Warfare and was a member of the MACAWS flight demonstration team. It reportedly “flies great” and includes “complete logs since new including military logs.”

Additional features reportedly include a Garmin radio and PS Engineering intercom and “very original” interior with intact seats and chutes (seats have been deactivated but are believed to be complete).

The aircraft is said to have amassed a TTIS of 5,940 hrs. It is currently based in Sugar Land, Texas and is being offered for US $26,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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F-104G Starfighter Cockpit Offered For Sale

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An Lockheed F-104G Starfighter cockpit project has hit the market.

The section was reportedly constructed as an Air Force simulator using all original F-104 parts. A “good chunk”of the parts needed to complete the project are said to be provided, including the entire pedestal, side sheet metal panels and plastic/fiberglass cockpit trim panels. The listing states:

Additionally, I have sourced the remainder of the parts (seat, canopy glass, main panel, and some odds and ends) from 2 different sources and will pass that info along to the buyer. It goes without saying that those parts are not part of this deal, but I am happy to share that contact info if the buyer is interested in it. The price for those parts is very reasonable.

The cockpit is located in Pensacola, Florida and is currently available for US $10,500, although offers are being accepted. Trades will also be considered “if you have something interesting.” Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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MiG-21 Fishbed Cockpit Section Offered For Sale

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The cockpit section of a late model MiG-21MF has hit the market.

The aircraft (tactical number 8022) reportedly flew with the 26th Fighter Regiment (Zegrze Pomorskie AB), 11th Fighter Regiment (Wroclaw AB), and 10th Fighter Regiment (Lask AB) and wears emblems from the latter two units.

The cockpit is described as “beautiful” and “complete,” although the description states that no weapons or charges are present and all seat and egress systems are inert. The section reportedly includes a display stand and is located in Calhoun, Georgia. It is currently available for US $14,500, although bids beginning at $9,000 are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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