Category: Modern Era (1945-Present)

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Modelcollect Releases New Tool B-52H Kit, New (Early Type) B-52G to Follow

Modelcollect has released their 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. It also includes one livery option for B-52H “SAC TIME” of 93 Bomb Squadron, 917 Wing.

The company has also announced that their new 1/72 B-52G (early type) model kit will be released “in few weeks.” The offering (UA72207) is described as “Broken Arrow 1966, with B-28 Nuclear bomb,” although additional details are scarce. However, box art and a series of renderings have been released and can be seen below.

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First Look: Test Build of AFV Club’s Upcoming New Tool U-2 Dragon Lady

AFV Club has published new test build images of their upcoming U-2A Dragon Lady model kit (AR48112) in 1/48 scale.

Few details are currently available, although the series of images does provide some information regarding kit contents and livery options. ETA has been reported as January 2019.

Click below to check out additional pics.

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F-94A Starfire Fuselage Offered For Sale

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An F-94A Starfire fuselage has hit the market.

Details are scarce, although the machine is identified as a 1948 model number 2 prototype and is listed as a parts aircraft. It is located in West Islip, New York and is currently available for $20,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Just Flight Releases Avro Vulcan B Mk 2 for FSX and P3D

Just Flight has released their new Avro Vulcan B Mk 2 for FSX and P3D v4.

The model was reportedly built using “real-world aircraft plans and comprehensive photography of the real aircraft (XM655)” and is said to include many detailed animations, a range of payload options, varying external parts for several configurations, Olympus 201 and 301 engine nozzle types and ground equipment.

Additional features reportedly include 4096×4096 textures to produce the highest possible texture clarity, bump and specular mapping to produce a truly 3D feel, “a truly 3D virtual cockpit” and 11 marking options.

Click below to check out the product page and a video overview.

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Hawker Sea Fury Project Offered For Sale

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Idaho-based restoration company Pacific Fighters is offering a Hawker Sea Fury project for sale.

Pricing and details on the machine were not mentioned, although the listing does include contact details and a number of photos. Click below to check it out.

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“Damage & Corrosion Free” Douglas A4D-2N Skyhawk Offered For Sale

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Douglas A4D-2N N233AT (S/N 12945) has hit the market. The listing states:

McDonald Douglas A4L, 149630, N233AT, Current Registration, Damage & Corrosion Free, Stripped (No Abrasives) For Retoration, Drop Tanks, Spare Engine, O/H Air Conditioner, Two Starter Generators With Drives For Possible Conversion To Self Electric Start, J65-20 Looks To Be Fresh. A Beautiful Airframe Hangared Since Taken Out Of Storage. Restoration Services Available.

The machine is located in Idaho Falls, ID and is currently available for $200,000 USD. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: U.S. Navy [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons)

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F-4 Phantom With “Superb History” Offered For Sale

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An ex-Royal Navy F4 Phantom FG.1 has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Ideal For Static Museum Display Use, Very Unique Aircraft With Superb History, First UK Phantom To Land On An Aircraft Carrier, Last Operational UK Phantom Etc.Asking Price: £P.O.A

The machine is located in Sproughton, IP England. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: wiltshirespotter via Wikimedia Commons)

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“Time Capsule Condition” Harrier Offered For Sale

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Harrier GR3 XZ132 has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Classic British Cold War Iconic Warbird. Rare opportunity. Ideal investment portfolio piece. Described in the press as being in ‘Time capsule condition’. XZ132 has great provenance serving with all the RAF Harrier Squadrons inc RAF Germany during the Cold War, Belize and the Falklands. XZ132 was one of the aircraft prepared for operation Corporate to retake the Falklands Islands in 1982. Over 50kg of paperwork included. Rolls Royce Pegasus Mk103 included. Externally complete. Cockpit very complete with the original Mk9A ejection seat installed (inert). Last flown: 8/10/90. Total Hrs: 3193

The machine, located in Selby, United Kingdom, is described as “decommissioned Ex UK MOD surplus equipment and not sold as airworthy.”

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(Jet Art Aviation Ltd via Barnstormers Image: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons)

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Lockheed T-33 Project Offered For Sale

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A Lockheed T-33 has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

“1954 Lockheed T-33 Project complete with engine in can and fresh tail pipe. A good static display or a great candidate for restoration to flight status.”

The machine is located in Lancaster, CA and is currently being offered for $40,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Alan Wilson via Wikimedia Commons)

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Award Winning 1946 Piper L-4 Offered For Sale

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A 1946 Piper L-4 S/N 17624 (N70615) has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

1946 Piper L4 Grasshopper Restored To Award Winning Condition. 190 Hours Since Restoration. Maybe The Nicest L-4 In The Country. 190 hrs since restoration, wings rebuilt using new spars and ribs, new lift struts, all new MLG bungee cords, covered in Ceconite, Sky Tec starter and push button starter switch, new muffler installed, Grove disc brake conversion, Continental C-85-12F 46 Hrs SMOH.

The machine is described as winning Best Liaison at Sun N’ Fun in 2002. It is located in Pennsylvania and is currently being offered for $69,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(via Trade-a-Plane Top Image (Modified to Add L-4 Greenhouse): Kaboldy from Wikimedia Commons)