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“Only Airworthy Example” of Rare Boeing YL-15 Scout Offered For Sale

Please Note: This is an archived post. The information presented here may not be current and the associated listing may no longer be active.

Boeing YL-15 Scout N4770C is currently available for sale. The listing states (in part):

The last one of 12 L-15s, built Mar.8,1949 at Boeing Wichita, KS. This is the only airworthy example of the remaining 7. N4770C was awarded Grand Champion Warbird Post WW II, at Airventure 2017. I received the Gold Wrench Award for the Restoration. Included with the sale of 70C is a 2nd wrecked YL-15, S/N 47-423, lots of new old stock spare parts, the Restricted Aircraft Type Certificate (transferable) & approx 3000 digitized blueprints. Boeing’s last piston, prop, man carrying design. Built for observation, liaison, & forward air control. Family owned since Feb.1954. All trades considered.

The aircraft is located in Wasilla, Alaska. Pricing is available upon request. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: J. S. Bond via Wikimedia Commons)

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E-Flite to Release F-18 Hornet 80mm PNP / BNF RC Model

E-Flite has announced the upcoming release of an F-18 Hornet 80mm EDF RC model.

The product is touted as offering “an all-new design with the size, scale details, functional features and performance to deliver an unmatched flying experience.” Equipped with 6S LiPo power, its V2 12-blade 80mm fan, high-RPM brushless inrunner motor and 100A ESC “deliver fantastic performance with virtually instantaneous throttle response.”

Extra details reportedly include molded-in panel lines and hatches, removable ordnance and drop tanks, a pilot figure, LED navigation lights, full-flying stabs, operational flaps, retracts and sequenced gear doors. Continue reading E-Flite to Release F-18 Hornet 80mm PNP / BNF RC Model

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Three Fiat G.46 Projects “Ideal For Restoration” Offered For Sale / Trade

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Three Fiat G.46 Projects are available for sale or trade. The listing states (in part):

(3) Fiat G.46 Advanced Italian Military Trainers for Sale, Trade, Collaboration. Three fuselages, wings, and engines. Dozens of NOS parts. Hundreds of serviceable parts. Jigs, Fixtures, Specialty tools, and all new sheet aluminum to complete all three projects included in sale. One airplane has most systems as it was when flying to use as blueprint. Hundreds of photographs. Full sets of Parts Manuals and Operators Manuals, records etc… Ideal projects for restoration, Turbine upgrade, Reno Racer?

The projects are located in Battleground, Washington with “offers, trades, museum donation, collaborations” currently being considered. Click here to check out the complete listing.

Photo: (Public Domain via Wikipedia)

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First Look: Test Frames For Modelsvit’s Upcoming New Tool P-51H

Modelsvit has announced that the molding process for their upcoming new tool 1/48 P-51H model kit is nearing completion, and has released photos of the first test frames.

As previously reported, the company states that the 1/48 kit will include two cockpits, clear parts (open/closed canopy) and flaps that can be adjusted in 2 positions. It was previously indicated that the model would be released sometime in 2019.

Click below to check out a selection of the newly released images.

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“Low Reserve, Registered” T-6 Project Offered For Sale

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A “low reserve” SNJ-5/AT-6 Texan project is available for sale. The listing states (in part):

Registered T6 project. Will consist of tubular with all attached parts as seen, overhauled center section with new attach angles as pictured. Lt and Rt fuel tanks, a set of overhaulable wings for at6-d, a rear tailcone as pictured new surplus,vertical fin and a rudder you may pic from our selection a set of gear legs and knuckles and wheels, a fire wall,engine mount and a set of repairable cowling of your choice.

The project is located in Millsboro, Delaware and is currently available for US $35,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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AMK Developing New Tool F-104G Starfighter Kit, Including Version With “Full Internal Structures”

Avantgarde Model Kits has announced the development of a new tool F-104G Starfighter model kit in 1/48 scale.

The offering (88038) is reportedly being developed in cooperation with Military Modeling Club Taiwan with the design concept including:

1. As AMK weapons, all slide molded weapons. 2. Single piece slide molded fuselages. NOT one, but TWO. Clicking 2 single piece fuselages into wings to have the main shape the aircraft will be challenge to our designing skill. Hope we can make it! 3. In addition to normal version, we will have another version with FULL INTERNAL STRUCTURES. 4. Same as other AMK kits, DEATILS will be as much as we can do.

The company states that development will probably take 1-2 years. A tentative release date has not been set.

Check out the full announcement below.

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Kermit Weeks Shares September 2019 Messerschmitt Bf 108 Restoration Update

For the latest installment of the Fantasy of Flight Mechanic’s Corner video series, owner Kermit Weeks shares an update on the restoration of his Messerschmitt Bf 108.

This update has been “a long time coming,” having been postponed by “multiple distractions” including Hurricane Dorian. In the report, Fantasy of Flight restoration specialist Paul Stecewycz explains some of the delays, and catches us up on the ongoing work, which centers on the fuselage, tail, rivets, and wood and metal parts that need to be recovered in leather.

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Hangar 9 Releases New 88″ Ki-43 Oscar RC Model

Hangar 9 has released its new 88″ Nakajima Ki-43 Oscar ARF RC model.

The giant scale model (HAN4720) is touted as offering “outstanding flying characteristics” and “scale details typically not found on other ARF aircraft.” It is one of only two Hangar 9 giant scale warbirds with satin-finish printed covering and reportedly includes panel lines, rivets and weathering as well as a 3D instrument panel, pilot bust, 5″ scale wheels and two-piece plug-in wings with aluminum tube for easy transportation and storage.

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“Very Solid” North American SNJ-5/AT-6 Project Offered For Sale

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A “very solid” North American SNJ5/AT6 project described as “90% complete” has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Incredible time capsule. complete as last overhaul in Pensacola. aircraft is registered in my name and will come with registration and data plates. as seen in photos includes one set of undamaged wings and accessory sheet metal as seen in photos with the airplane. not included with the sale but available is a IRAN 1340 with 500 hours on it SMOH and paper work and logs from Covington. Also available is a full length 12D40 ham standard propeller.

The project is located in Millsboro, Delaware and is currently available for US $50,000, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Airfix Releases New Tool Blackburn Buccaneer Model Kit

Airfix has released its new tool Blackburn Buccaneer S Mk.2 model kit (A06021) in 1/72 scale.

Described as “one of the world’s most accomplished low level strike jets,” the Buccaneer was on the company’s most requested list for some time, and the resulting kit is touted as “a highly accurate scale representation of this famous aircraft.”

The offering reportedly includes parts to model the aircraft with its wings extended for flight or raised for carrier stowage. Two livery options are also included representing XV336 of 800 Naval Air Squadron (HMS Eagle) and XV154 of 809 Naval Air Squadron (HMS Ark Royal)

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